Henderson News Briefs Reflect Local Deaths and Events
Scott Blake dies at home in Henderson aged 50 with funeral at Hannegan church. Mrs Jessie Newlin leaves for Chicago to pursue a Chicago university diploma in June. Dr N L Wickersham dies in Anderson at seventy, noted Methodist circles and Mrs Stevens. Eva Johnson hosts a millinery store opening with snow on the day. Mrs Jane Souder, pioneer resident, dies near Henderson. funeral at Arlington with large attendance and pallbearers.
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Scott Blake
Henderson
Hannegan Church
Jessie Newlin
Chicago
Chicago University
A. H. Roberts
J.J. Roberts
Colored Literary Society
Jonathan Newlin
Rushville
Charles D. Newlin
Bond
N. L. Wickersham
Indiana
Anderson
Grip
Stevens
Richmond
Sarah Wickersham
Dr. Wickersham
Eva Johnson
Miss Johnson
Serious trolley accident injures Mr Henry Phelps in Indianapolis
Mr Henry Phelps was struck by a trolley while crossing at Alabama and Pennsylvania streets on Saturday. He suffered a sprained elbow and ankle, multiple facial cuts, and facial bruising, but returned home the same day. A physician treated him at Mrs Coffin's residence at 556 North Alabama.
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Henry Phelps
Frank Coffin
Indianapolis
Mrs Coffin
North
Alabama Street
Marital union at Friends Church and Bible School notes
Mrs Margaret Andrews and Mr Agustus Dennis were married by Rev. Joseph O. Binford at the Friends church on the fifth day of the fifth month and left for Canton for ten days before settling in Greenfield. The article also covers a Walnut Ridge Quarterly Meeting Bible School Conference at Carthage with multiple exercises led by Rev. Lindley Wells and others, plus a church lunch for attendees.
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Friends’ Church
Margaret Andrews
Agustus Dennis
Greenfield
Joseph O. Binford
Knightstown
Dennis
Canton
Andrews
Cornelia Bell
Indianapolis
John Cook
R. D. Andrews
Micajah Young
Westlands
J. W. Porter
Fountaintown
William H. Porter
Charlottesville
Robert L. Mason
Lawrence Wood
Walnut Ridge
Carthage
Lindley Wells
Walter J. Young
Floyd Gilbert
John W. Ralston
L. A. Wells
Lena Hamilton
Joseph R. Hunt
Emma Clark
Laura Davis
Anna E. Hill
Henry B. White
Bible School
Lizzie Stone
Jared P. Binford
Minnie Mills
Carthage Church
Noah Small Sets Monthly Billing for Ice Deliveries
Noah Small plans to start delivering ice to customers with all bills due monthly instead of at season end as in the past. The change emphasizes regular settlement and may affect customer payment timing and record keeping.
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Noah Small
Carthage School Exhibitions and Commencement Notes
The community is invited to the annual drawing exhibition at the school building on Saturday April 17 from 2 to 4 PM. A baccalaureate sermon for the class of 97 will be preached by Rev W N Fletcher at Friends church on Sunday April 18 at 11 AM. Commencement exercises with five graduates will be held April 23 at the school hall with Montari Brothers orchestra providing music. tickets on sale April 22 at the Post Office. all seats reserved. Summer session for high school kindergarten and normal work opens May 3.
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Carthage
W.N. Fletcher
Friends’ Church
M. E. Church
School Hall
Montari Brothers’ Orchestra
Indianapolis
J. Epwin Jay
Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Reuben B Henley
Last Saturday Mr and Mrs Reuben B Henley celebrated their silver wedding with a large gathering of relatives. A bountiful dinner satisfied guests while friends were greeted warmly and enjoyed games from earlier days. Oran Henley photographed groups of attendees as many silver gifts were given in tokens of affection.
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Reuben B. Henley
Resolutions of Respect from Vermillion Academy Faculty and Students
The Vermillion Academy community announces resolutions of sympathy for Miss Jessie Newlin, longtime teacher, expressing deep sorrow at her bereavement. They invoke God's comfort, note the shared burden of loss, and honor her father’s memory, signed by Gail Waits and fellow teachers and students.
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Vermillion Academy
Vermillion, Grove
Jessie Newlin
Newlin
Uss
Gail Waits
Leora Price
Lovie Hatapay
Susry Mendenhall
Cuat CanaDay
Local News Roundup of Visits Illnesses and Congregation Changes
Pat Mullin buys Dennis Shea's East street home. Ed Staley ill. Otto Bennett also sick. Carl Rock visited his brother Guy at the Capitol Wednesday. Samuel Staley in Greenfield visiting his daughter. Alice Hatfield Cleveland guest of Dr Johnson and wife Monday. James LeMay and son Guido visiting his mother Achsah Wilkinson Sunday. Henry Painter and wife of Spiceland guests of Alfred Brown and family. Mattie Ohr moved to Henry Landis property. Oliver Laughlin now occupies her home. Maggie B. Shultz attended Bible School conference at Carthage Saturday. W. F. B. M. at Richmond Tuesday. Frank Johnson of New Richmond in town. resold his former home to Riley Cook. John Jacobs and Claude Lane returned from prospecting. Will Carroll writes from Cincinnati. Harry Cone from Dallas. Seven new members joined the Christian church two weeks ago and were immersed last Sunday. Radamy White dies Wednesday at 1 p.m. Funeral at his father John D. Woods’ home. interment Knightstown cemetery. Mrs Luna Lane and daughter Grace. Mary Mattox and sons James and Robbie attend. John and Gussie Leamons at Mrs Mattox’s brother Thomas Jefferson Smith funeral in Greenfield Wednesday.
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Naden
Rushville Amerdeen
Monjar
Nora Welborne
Knightstown
U. S. Board and Paper Co
E. Hill
Indianapolis
B. F. Fodrea
Frank Brooks
Walnut Ridge
Ile
M. E
Ed. Staley
Otto Bennett
Carl Rock
Capital
Guy
Samuel Staley
Greenfield
Alice Hatfield
Cleveland
Dr. Johnson
James LeMay
Guido
Achsah Wilkinson
Mattie Ohr
Henry Landis
Oliver Laughlin
Maggie B. Shultz
Carthage
Richmond
Frank Johnson
New Richmond
Montgomery County
Riley Cook
John Jacobs
Claude Lane
Will Carroll
Cincinnati
Harry Cone
Dallas
Texas
Christian Church Convention
Radamy White
John D. Woods
Micajah Morris
Knightstown Cemetery
Luna Lane
Grace
Mary Mattox
James
Robbie
John
Gussie Leamons
Mattox
Thomas Jefferson Smith
Card of Thanks from the Sovprer Family
The Sovprer Family extends heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for aid and sympathy shown in our hour of need.
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Sovprer
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