Funeral Services of Micajah Henley Thornberry
The obituary notes Micajah Henley Thornberry born Sept 7 1816 in Randolph NC died May 15 1906 in Carthage Indiana aged 89. It details his crafts shoemaking tanning carpentry helped build the first grist mill and homes around Carthage and his long marriage to Ruth Bentley. He was a Quaker regular attendee who read his bible during weaker travel years and kept up with yearly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micajah Henley
Joseph and
Peninah Morgan Henley
Randolph County
North Carolina
Indiana
Carthage
Ruth A. Bentley
Reuben
Sarah Bentley
Rush County
Caroline
Lavina
Mary
Harlan
Eve
Leonora
Rose
Society of Friends
Remembered Citizen Passes After Brief Illness
A longtime resident, afflicted with deafness, sought specialists in the United States and Canada but found no recovery. Described as jovial and kind, he loved his home and garden. His eleven day final illness followed two strenuous efforts at his favorite hobby. He faced end with grateful smiles as loved ones recall scripture. Ruth A. Henley and family express thanks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Sciatica Cured After 20 Years of Torture
After over two decades of torment from sciatica, Mr. J. B. Massey of 3322 Clinton St Minneapolis Minn reports permanent relief from a single application of Chamberlains Pain Balm. He says less than a bottle cured the pain and improved sleep. Sold by all druggists and McClain's Carthage.
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Sciatica
J. B. Massey
Clinton St
Minneapolis
Minn
Chamberlain
All Druggiete
McClain’s
Carthage
Knightstown Auto News and Local Business Growth
Harry Watts bought a 22 horsepower Buick from Jackson Michigan and will receive a new car soon. Knightstown hosts a large encampment parade with prominent locals including W R O members and the Wink family. Big Four fence shipments rise, with Moyne Clymer moving to night operator and Joe Michael hired as bill clerk. Shipments average two carloads daily, peaking recently.
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Harry Watts
Jackson
Michigan
Watts
Knightstown
Big Four
Moyne Clymer
Silver Lake
James Oakerson
Joe Michael
Carthage
V. I. Cammack
Knights of Pythias Lodge Eyes New Castle Hall
Prospects favor the Knights of Pythias Lodge in Knightstown to secure a location for a new castle hall soon, signaling growth and ongoing community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Knightstown
Lodge Building Site Planned on City Hotel Lot
The Knights of Pythias lodge plans a three story lodge hall on the south side of E Main Street. A building committee with trustees John E Snow Samuel Hiatt John Pike and members James L N W C Reeves and Frank Hatfield was appointed. Excavation to begin after a decision. Also notes on Indiana inventor E Steiner patent for an automatic train reporting system and city council actions including claims and a power station car purchase.
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Shep Bowman
Old City
E. Main Street
John E. Snow
Samuel Hiatt
John Pike
James L
N. W. C. Reeves
Frank Hatfield
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Indiana
Re. Steiner
Knightstown
Atic
Steiner
Prowd
William Walls
C. F. Fleener
Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children Ad
A historical ad from a New York supplier promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. Claims relief for illnesses and discomfort in kids, with a houseful tone and price 25 cents. Includes location hints and a free sample offer.
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Mother Gray
York
New York
Aadenen
LeRoy
N.Y
Brave heroes of the past bound by Freedom's cause
Poem by I. Dwright Holford dated May 30 1900 honors past heroes who fought for good and right for home church and nation. The verses praise grand noble dead and acknowledge tears shed over them as they rest beneath flags and flowers.
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I. Dwright Holford
Decoration Day Exercises at Carthage May 30
Decoration Day program announced for Carthage on Wednesday May 30 with invites to all. Committees for music finance flowers graves marking appointed by citizens P J Sattler W L Walker R H Hill etc. The day includes a flower reception parade graveside ceremonies songs invocations Gettysburg speech and address at Fletcher M E church.
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Carthage
P. J. Sattler
W. L. Walker
R. H. Hill
van Hood
J. H. Pepper
Bessie Miller
E. N. Hill
E. D. Lewis
M. F. Lovett
Mary Kizer
Clara Henley
Eunice Phelps
Robert Hill
Friends’ Cemetery
Glenwood Band
C. O. Whitely
Fletcher M. E. Church
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UCH
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