Big Hereford Sale Draws 5000 at Orchard Lake Farm
About 5,000 people attended the Orchard Lake Farm sale of Herefords led by Lowden Fairfax who set a record price of 325,000. Other top bids included $9,000 for Jimmy Fairfax and $14,009 for Condo Fairfax. The first day surpassed last year’s volume by 409 dollars. second day results were not yet available. Governor Gondrich and Wilson of Wilson & Co spoke at a banquet noting postwar beef surpluses and Europe’s demand drop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard Lake Farm
McCray
Lowden Fairfax
Acing
Hmmy Fairfax
Stephen Fairfax
Condo- Fairfax
Cale Fairfax
Jefferson Fairfax
Westnezday
Gondrich
Wilson
Chicago
Wilson & Co
Europe
Mrs Sidney C. Standish obituary published
Obituary outlines Mrs. Sidney O Standish born November 1834 in Bennington Wisconsin died May 8 1920 aged 85 years funeral May 11 at 2 30 PM at Mt Ayr M E church Horton officiating interment North Star Cemetery. Survived by five of six children Fred Standish Rose Clinton Charles Standish Ella Clinton Jesse deceased, sister Bettsy Dunn, 28 grandchildren and 41 great grandchildren. The Standish family lived near Goodland and near Fornsmun before settling in Mt Ayr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standish
Margaret Adams Norton
Bennington
John Bicknell Nensellaer
Wilt County
Winels
Sydney O. Standish
Fred Standish
Ayr
Indians
Rose Clinton
Oologah
Okta
Charles Standish
Brook
Indiana
Idx Wenrick
Halllay N. Dakota
Ella Clinton
Coster
Okla
Jesse Standish
Reduction of cost of living hits local merchants
The Reporter notes a nationwide trend toward lower prices for clothing shoes and ready to wear goods. Three local merchants have begun price cuts and readers are urged to check the ads and the paper’s date for details.
Baccalaureate Service Held at United Brethren Church
A May 16 Baccalaureate service at the United Brethren church featured the choir, scripture, prayer, and a sermon by Reverend Barker. The address, based on Proverbs 4 23, urged keeping the heart for daily success across social vocational and home life, ending with guidance on maintaining the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
United Brethren
Chancellor
Barker
Borker
Graduating Class of 1920 List of Names
A roster of graduates includes Pauline Lyons Dorothy Lyons Della Lyons Ruth Cooper Elsie Barten Elmer Barten Pauline Ulyatt Gladys Brewer Jennie Galnes Percy Chamberlain Jarvis Davia Jos Badger Claude Herriman Raymond Merchant Lt Verne Staten Clifford Herath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Lyons
Dorothy Lyons
Della Lyons
Ruth Cooper
Elsie Barten
Elmer Barten
Pauline Ulyatt
Gladys Brewer
Jennie Galnes
Percy Chamberlain
Jarvis Davia
Jos Badger
Claude Herriman
Raymond Merchant
Verne Staten
Clifford Herath
Dr Boyd Jones to Speak at Local Commencement
Dr Boyd Jones a renowned Indiana lecturer will address the annual commencement to be held at the Community Building on May 21. An orchestra from Fowler will provide music and the event invites families to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd Jones
Indiana
Fowler
Local Ford salesman and community notes in Monett region
George Conn and the Mesars Bay of Indiana Harbor visited L. E. Conn and wife while Mrs. Tha Evans Perry was mourned at Monticello. Frank Brown traveled to Lafayette to see his farmer sister Mrs. H. C. Cole. Service Garage promotes gasoline tanks and lawn mower variety. Denham Stonehill offer Ginghams and percales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Conn
Mesars Bay
Indiana Harbor
L. E. Conn
Decoration Day Observance Plans by Local Veterans
At a Library meeting the old soldiers and citizens set Sunday May 0th as Decoration Day. Committees were named for speaker music flowers decoration firing squad transport and finance. The exercises will be at the Community Building with marching from the Park and participation by Red Cross War Mothers and Sunday schools, details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B, Lyons
Music—T
EB. Meredith
Art Lyons
Mu Gams
C. A. Wood
Paul Hanson
Ormand Pruett
Bud Hess
Joen Leopold
Emery Wert
Fred Snyder
Roy Hess
Juniors and Seniors Host Banquet at M E Church
On May 14, B H S juniors and seniors gathered at the M E Church for an annual reception. The event featured decorated parlors, a four course banquet, talks by Ruth Lyons Pauline Lyons and Hogg, a “What’s Next” address by Ralph Lyons, and a dramatic prophecy. Students wrote essays, enjoyed music by a Chicago orchestra, and smoked the Indians camp peace pipe during social hour. The evening closed with punch and reflections on a memorable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Ruth Lyons
Pauline Lyons
Mr. Hogg
Ralph Lyons
Harry
Florence
Chicago
Hubert Berlin
India
Centennial celebration for United Brethren Sunday schools
The Sunday schools of the United Brethren in Christ plan a Centennial celebration May 20 to 22 at Corydon Harrison County Indiana with leaders from the denomination including Bishop H H Foot and Indiana Governor James P Goodrich. A bronze tablet will be unveiled May 22 at the Pfri mer Church to honor Dr Pfri mer a surgeon and founder of the denomination’s Sunday school movement.
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Sunday Schools of the
United Brethren
Chriatel
Corydon
Harrison County
Indiana
John George Pluimmer
Bisham
Alsace
France
United States
Pennsylvania
Kes
Harrison
Phrimmer
Operaton
Navy
Pfrimer
Elizabeth
Pfrimmer
Rooster
Bishops General
Christian Endeavor
A. O. DeWeese
Chas W. Brewbaker
James P. Goodrich
E. ‘T. Albertson
Indianapolis
Indiana Sunday, School Association
Pfrimmer Church
Marion
Philip, LaHue
H. Foot
Temple Moviegrams Show Dates and Films This Week
Temple Moviegrams lists film showings from Thursday May 20 through Saturday May 29. Titles include Lasca with Frank Maye Universal Warrent Fvents on May 20, The Woman Game with Elaine Hammerstein on May 22, Vitagraph Title on May 24, Atlas Mike Moran with Wallace Reid on May 26, A Gun Fighting Gentleman with Harry Carey on May 27, Indian lecture Custors Last Fight, Nazimosa Stronger Than Death on May 28, and Olive Thomann in Out Yonder Deep on May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maye
Lasca
Universal Warrent Fvents
Elaine Hammerstein
Vitagraph
Wallace Reid
Atlas
Mike Moran
Harry Carey
International Current Events
Custors
Beary
Olive Thomann
Local Business and Personal News Highlights
Denham and Stonebill note Robert Dillman’s return from LaFayette. Licuberry birth announced, a girl born Tuesday May 18 to Mr and Mrs Harry Licu berry. Mrs Perkins of Goodland visits daughter Mrs George Staton. Peaches sold at varied prices with 40 to 55 cents per can, discounts for dozen lots. Whitings report a baby born in South Bend last week. mens work shoes offered from 3.50 to 37.50. Mrs Grace Pumphry of Indianapolis visiting. Saturday calls encouraged at phone 363. New Bee supplies offered. Frank Herath family visit with Salmonford Ghrimpith’s near Donovan. Rev Servies of Goodland preached at M B church with Chas Adamson. Trunks and traveling bags stocked. Attorney Davis spent weekend in Peru visiting daughter. Bruce Airey from Andrews visits relatives. Mrs Blanche Gast and child stay with Metzle Hess. John Lyons Jr travels to Chicago for medical check. Lost on road between Brook and Mt Ayr a kit of Ford tools. reward offered. Federated Clubs meet May 26 in Morocco M E church. program planned. For sale: various garden implements. W D Fence ads. Harry Lent refurbishes restaurant. summer ice cream and sodas ahead.
Wedding bells soon for Opal Light and Clarence Semaster
A sequence of bridal showers for Opal Light unfolds with Mu Gams hosting and guests from Princeton Warsaw Sheldon and Goodland. The events feature readings songs recipes gifts and a Rocky Road to Matrimony path culminating in a luncheon and a message inviting Opal to her upcoming marriage in Yakima Washington.
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Opal Light
Mu Gams
Gertrude Zinmerman
Princeton
Jennie Gaines
Miss Opal Light
Clarence Semaster
Yakima
Washington
Miss Light
Wr. Sunderland
Sunderland
Frank Dewees
Ag Hoatesdes
Ardis Sunderland
Sal
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Sidney C. Standish
Goodland
Fornsmun
Mt Ayr
Grandma Standlah
Washeen
M. P. Church
Hera
U. B. Church
Mr. An
Peter Clark
Frank
George Wildrick
Woolley Home
J. B. Foresman
Harry Lent
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Glenn
Leopold
FORD
D.riper & Son
Frank Herath
Chas. Reece of
Tha Evans Perry
Monticello
Frank Brown
LaFayette
Mra
H. C. Cole
Denham & Stonehill
Botlung & ‘Merétiant
U. B
Wm Eeson
M.B. Ladies Ald
The
Social Service Society
United Brethren Sunday School Centennial
Clarence Lemaster
Hugh Ligh
Our Brook High School
Valparaiso University
West
Auceas
Elwood Harry
Dileago
Denham & Stonebill
Robert Dillman
Pruete’s
Harry Licuberry
Pretty Market
Edward Perkins of
George Staton
Bossing & Merchant
Jesse Whiting
South Bend
Bossing &. Merchant
Grace Pumphry
Wh, Weston
Rek
Pric
Nossing & Merchant
Gald F. A. Seals
Mororro
Salanford Ghrimpith
Donovan, Nl
Rossing & Merchant
Davis
Peru
Frank Weishaar
Bruce Airey
Andrews
Blanche Gast
Warsaw
Mettle Hess
John Lyons Jr
Stone Road
Mt. Ayr
Ford Tools
W. S. van der Voort
Morocco
M. E. Church
Janesville
W. D. Fence
Etta Hess
Verna Lyons
Miss Hess
Iceder
iTena Lyons
Miss Lyons
Lyons
Miea Lyons
Elsie Eastburn
Sheldon
Ole Johnson
John Haynes
Vera Cuningham
Purdue
Georgy Ekstrom
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