Obituary of John L Harrison of Indiana and West Virginia
John L Harrison born February 15 1846 in Buffalo West Virginia died February 5 1932 at his brother Mack’s home in Camden Indiana age 85 years 11 months 20 days He served in the Union Army and later lived in Jennings County Delphi area before settling with his brother He was a Methodist and Knight of Pythias member He was predeceased by his parents and four sisters Surviving are brother James M and sisters Edith Bohannon Fallbrook California and Jennie Leno Frankfort Indiana plus many relatives and friends
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John L
John W
Elizabeth Saphronia Harrison
Buffalo
West Virginia
Mack
Camden
Indiana
Jennings County
Delphi
North Dakota
Methodist Church
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Harriet
Mary
Elizabeth
Caroline
James M
Edith Bohannon
Fallbrook
California
Jennie Leno
Frankfort
Ind
Obituary: Scott Ewing of Flora Dies After Illness
Scott Ewing, 80, Flora resident, died Sunday night at his son Lena's home in Howard County after years of failing health. Mrs. Ewing died earlier. Survived by daughters Otis lingenpeel and Lee Moss, both Flora, and son Lena of Howard County. Funeral held Tuesday at 1:30 PM at the Church of the Brethren in Flora, where he was a longtime member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Ewing
Flora
Lena
Howard County
Ewing
Himr
Otis €Lingenpeel
Lee Moss
Church of the Brethren
Baptist Church Week Service Schedule and Reflections
The notice lists 9:30 Sunday School with Raynes Wyatt as superintendent, 10:30 Junior Congregation, 10:45 Morning Worship, and 7:00 Evening Services. It praises the large attendance, discusses enduring spiritual lessons, and notes a recent appearance by the Kapp Classical Quartet of Walton alongside pastor Bender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raynes Wyatt
Kapp
Walton
Aradey
Dse
Bender
Woman's Relief Corps Presents Flag to Garner in DC
The Woman's Relief Corps donated a twelve foot tall gold fringed flag with gold cord and a golden eagle on its standard. Mrs Emma Atwood of Massachusetts, president, presented the flag to Speaker John N. Garner in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Garner
Woman’s Relief Corps
Emma Atwood
Massachusetts
Washington, D.C
Jones-Hayes Wedding Surprises Flora Friends
Miss Madge Jones of Flora wed Harold Hayes of Dayton Ohio in Winchester Indiana on Friday February 5. The couple left for Dayton to set up their home and begin married life with many friends in attendance.
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Madge Jones
Flora
Harold Hayes
Dayton
Ohio
Winchester
Ind
J. Stanley Jones
Flora High School
Dayton Business College
Better Business Bureau
Flora M. E. Church
Hayes
Baltimore
Republicans Forecast Sheriff Treasurer and Clerk Nominations
Report says several prominent Republicans may enter the primary for the sheriff's nomination with Deer Creek township candidates Larry Boone Noah Allen and Tim McCormick joining Monroe township contenders Charles Hinkle and Frank Sink. Amos Clingenpeel of Monroe seeks the treasurer nomination and Yanus Wells is expected to pursue the clerk's nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Boone
Noah Allen
Tim McCormick
Deer Creek Township
Charles Hinkle
Frank Sink
Monroe Township
Amos Clingenpeel
Yanus Wells
Card of Thanks from the Harrison Family
The Harrison Family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted them during the illness and death of their loved one.
Washington Supper at Lutheran Church Feb 20
The annual Washington Supper is set for Saturday evening February 20 at the Lutheran church. A special program will be presented throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burrows Presbyterian Parish Sunday Services
Sunday School meets at 9 30 with 166 attendees last week. Morning service and Sunday School combined with aims for 175. Dr Mullin Everett Flora praised for talks on Christian life in professions. Pastor spoke on Lincoln. German subject next week Does Christ Presence Make a Difference. Special music by Mrs Mullin and choir. 3 30 p m vesper service with American Legion quartet. Junior sermon by the pastor. Chas Sanderson superintendent. Admission to early seating urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Veach
Mullin
Everett Flora
H. Hugo
Sanderson
Nerman
Abe
American Legion
Will. We
What Others Say About Indiana Tax System Reform
A farmer pays $1,200 in taxes on $3,000 gross income while two professionals earn more and pay less per year. The piece argues taxes rely on visible property, hits inequities, and urges changing the basis of taxation to reflect ability to pay, with a call for broader tax reform and fairer funding for schools roads and services. It cites Chicago’s bond issues and voter behavior as cautionary tales and ends noting continued discussion on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Township
Chicago
Ndiana
American War Mothers Honor George Washington Birthday Meeting
The Carroll County Chapter of American War Mothers met at the Delphi courthouse for an all day session. A noon cooperative dinner featured Washington birthday decor and fifteen attendees. Readings and songs honored Washington with George Julian and others presenting patriotic pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Court House
Delphi
George Washington
I. BR. Kirkpatrick
Malia
N. W. Bowen
Meredith Jean
Mary Ellen Kirkpatrick
Genevieve Wise
George Julian
Frank Sanderson
Washington
Miss Sines Dedicates Oxygen Room at Riley Hospital
Thelma Sines former Camden girl and Loganport schools instructor chaired the dedication of Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis for a new oxygen treatment department. The rooms were donated by Psi Iota Xi Sorority, of which she is grand president.
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Thelma Sines
Camden
Logansport
James Whitcomb Riley
Delinquent Tax Sale Nets Buyers From Insurance Firms
At the delinquent tax sale held at the courthouse on Tuesday forty five properties were sold and eighty two remained unsold. Buyers included Jason Been Federal Land Bank of Louisville John Hancock Mutual Life Peoples Life Insurance Edith Tinnons C Clyde Julien Frank Quinn Isabel Baum Fred Bassett Fletcher Joint Land Bank Mrs Charles Ross Smith John D and Mary Mills and Robert Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Jason Been
Federal Land Bank of Louisville
John Hancock Mutual Life and Peoples Life Insurance Companies
Edith Tinnons
C Clyde
Julien
Frank Quinn
Isabel Baum
Fred Bassett
Flora native named head of Indiana Medical School unit
Flora resident Dr. J Oscar Ritchey formerly in Flora schools has been appointed head of the new department of Internal Medicine at Indiana Medical School Indianapolis announced to local friends. Also notes illness and accidents around town include Mrs Harvey Calhoun with laryngitis, Jesse Lowery homebound with cold and quinsy, Charlie Gee injuring hip after a fall on an icy porch, Don V Good on Indiana University rifle team, and local families moving back from Brethren Home March first.
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J. Oscar Ritchey
Flora Schools
Aaron Ritchey
Rossville
Indiana Medical School
Indianapolis
Jesse Lowery
West Columbia Street
Charlie Gee
John T. Briggs
Brethren
A. Hendrix
Martha
Sarah Myer
Miss Amanda Koonsman Returns Home After Operation
Miss Amanda Koonsman underwent an operation at Ko komo last week and was brought home to West Columbia Street earlier this week. The report notes she is recuperating at home.
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Amanda Koonsman
Kokomo
West Columbia
St. +ho
Tribute From Rev Stuckenberg For Late Mr Bowman
Reverend H C Stuckenberg pays a heartfelt personal tribute to John Bowman praising his Christian life and neighbors relations. He recalls eleven years of church work and Bowman’s quiet deeds and loyalty before noting his loneliness after his wife’s death and the heavenly reunion.
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Rev. Stuckenberg
Bowman
John Bowman
H. C. Stuckenberg
McNutt Announces Democratic Candidacy for Indiana Governor
Paul V. McNutt former dean of Indiana University law school and 1929 American Legion national commander announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. He begins with a rally in Indianapolis aged forty and married. State convention set for June 21 in Indianapolis.
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Paul V. McNutt
Indiana Law University Law School
The
American Legion
Indianapolis
Burrows Home Economic Club Meets at Mrs Lesh Home
The Burrows H E Club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs A L Lesh. President Mrs Fred Martin presided. A paper on Mt Vernon was read by Mrs Callie Guicken. The Life of George Washington was given by Mrs Ward Been. Guests included Mrs Anna Williams Mrs Mary Langton of Logansport and Mrs Frank Hedderich of Camden. New members welcomed were Mrs Frank Hinkle and Mrs Turpie Martin.
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Burrows Home
A. L. Lesh
Fred Martin
Mt. Vernon
Callie Guicken
George Washington
Ward Been
Purdue Agricultural Conference
Martin
Mary Ahead
Nora Been
Fern Montgomery
Mabel Snoeberger
Anna Williams
Mary Langton
Logansport
Frank Hedderich
Camden
Frank Hinkle
Turpie Martin
Freda Been
Martha Smock
Carrie Williamson
Walter Martin
Josephine Daniels
Della Martin
Thanking neighbors for kindness after death of John Bowman
Mary Binkley and family thank neighbors and friends for sympathy during illness and death of John Bowman. They also praise the nurse and doctor and note guests who visited, including families from Attica and Rockfield.
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John Bowman
John Floner
Anna
Attica
Walter Smith
Rockfield
Deweyging
Harley Smith
Cantwell Lectures Extend Tax Seminar Program in Indiana
Indiana University extension division announces a continued series by Guy Cantwell, IU extension lecturer, with new itineraries for luncheon clubs and farm bureaus in Carroll county. Cantwell, known in educational and agricultural circles, presents data on Indiana and other states taxation, urging reform including redistributing tax burden toward land and real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University Extension Division
Guy Cantwell
I. U. Extension
Cantwell
Farm Bureau
Carroll County
Hugh W. Norman
Indiana
Indiana University Schools of Commerce and Education
Indiana Board of
St Peters Lutheran Church Seeks Congregational Meeting
The St Peter's Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 9 30 A M and morning worship at 10 30 A M with evening services at 7 00 P M A congregational meeting is set for February 21 after the morning service The Philathea Sunday School class will present Deacon Dubbs at the opera house February 17 1932.
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Uniondale
St. Marks
God's House
Philathea
Deacon Dubbs
Ehmer Kahl
Community Club Buys Opera House Space For Year
The Community Club met Wednesday to lease the entire upper story of the opera house for twelve months. It will host nine facilities for gatherings and control the venue for free entertainments and charged school plays. Mrs. Harold Baker led with plans to plant trees and beautify the town with men’s help. A free entertainment was announced and the next meeting is the first Monday in March.
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Harold Baker
Woman’s Literary Club
State to Put On Three Contests for Indiana Pupils
Indiana university extension division will sponsor three contests for high school students in public speaking Latin and mathematics. Local and county meets lead to a final state meet at Indiana University mid April for the discussion Latin and mathematics contests with divisions for Latin and a 19th year state orator contest. A hospital admission for Fred Fidler with double pneumonia is noted.
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Carroll County
Indiana University Extension Division
Indiana
Indiana University
Latin Teachers of
Vergil
State Teachers’ Association
I. U. Extension
Clarence Lane
Jefferson High School
Lafayette
Teachers’ Association
Adele K. Bittner
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John L. Harrison
Baptist
Republican
Harrison
Burrows Presbyterian
Wykle Ie Ari Ring Nee Wilosé
Cond
Rahe Saype
Miss Sines
Riley Hospital
Harvey Calhoun
Don. V. Good
Roy Good
University of Iowa
Ohio State University
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Tony Beckner
Mary Binkley
Russell Gardner
Zu Bennett
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Mauric Cohee
State
Fred Fidler
Cass County Hospital
Baker
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