Danville Notes Scatter Among Local Visitors and Events
Danville and surrounding residents host visitors from Cleveland Bloomington Indianapolis and Ohio. Local gatherings include marriages funerals reunions and a college outing as residents travel to Manitou and Cartersburg Springs while public memorials mark Mrs Hendricks death and the Ratliff McCollum Thomas reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
Ezra Thomas
Cleveland
Ohio
Wm. Thomas
Rockport
Irc
John McCollum
Ratliff, McCollum and Thomas
Couple from Indianapolis Killed by Interurban Near Plainfield
Mr and Mrs Claude D Torr of Indianapolis were struck by an Interurban at 9 15 am at Coatesville crossing a mile west of Plainfield. Mrs Torr died instantly and Mr Torr was severely injured and hospitalized in Indianapolis. He owns several barber shops and said they were talking unaware of the approaching car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude D. Torr
Indianapolis
Coatesville
Plainfield
Brazil
Torr
Cora Woods
W. C. Woods
Mooresville
Registration Period Set Before Election
One registration period will be held on Monday 29 days before the election. All who have not registered, those who registered before but did not vote, and all first and new voters must register.
We Fished at Lake Manitou in Rochester Indiana
The Herald editor and family enjoyed a delightful summer outing at Lake Manitou near Rochester Indiana with the wife and young son Hilton staying longer. They stayed at Pollyanna Cottage on the north shore and describe the lake’s cottages, boat landings, and good fishing before noting a road law affecting the shoreline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Hilton
Lake Manitou
Rochester
Ind
Indiana
Manstou
Rochester Court-House
Lily Dale
North Breeze
Gray's Point
the Willows
Manitou
Grover Cleveland
M E Church Notes Foreshadow Growth Plans at Amo and Coatesville
The Amo Coatesville congregation earns praise for earnest work toward a new church and active Sunday schools. Attendance fluctuated from ninety four to sixty two due to rain, but rebounded to ninety four, with aims for one hundred and fifteen. The pastor praises prayer meetings and morning watch, predicts the charge will rise in its Northwest Indiana conference within a year and urges three months of strong effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amo
Coatesville
Coatesville and Amo
Northwest Indiana
Rochester Indiana City Pleases Visitors Despite Lake Erie Depot
A Rochester, Indiana writer praises the town as neat and clean with modern court house, updated businesses, paved streets, and plant filled cement vases along storefronts. The piece criticizes the Lake Erie depot for its tiny waiting room and old structure, urging action by local groups and the railroad commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Lake Erie Railroad
Rochester Commercial Club
Lake Erie
Railroad Commission
Tuesday Club Hosts Meet With Readings and Guests
The Tuesday club held a June 27 gathering hosted by Mrs. W. V. Rollings and Mrs. Ed gar Wilson with eighteen members present. Mrs. Eivin Stewart delivered a paper on The Made Kitchen after the business session. Guests Mrs. Webb of Harrison Ohio and Mrs. Despain of Amo attended, and refreshments were served before plans to meet again with Mrs. Ada Draper and Mrs. Mark on July 26 were set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Rollings
Edgar Wilson
Browning
Eivin Stewart
Webb
Harrison
Ohio
Despain
Amo
Ada Draper
Mark
Home Coming Service At Canaan Church
A home-coming and old-fashioned basket meeting will be held at Canaan church on Sunday July 0 1916. Everyone is invited to meet old friends and return to the home church. The program includes prayer sermon baptism and a long service with speakers led by Rev Thos Heavin and W W Lineberry D D Indiana Conference president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan Church
Thos. Heavin
Federation of Laymen
The
Methodist Protestant Church
F. Jones
W. W. Lineberry
D. D
Indiana Conference
D. D. Benediction
Dedication of New Library on Fourth July 1916
Citizens are invited to a library dedication on July 4 1916 with a 9 30 story hour for under 8 year olds a 10 30 talk for older children 2 30 book shower and inspection of the library and 7 30 dedicatory exercises featuring state librarian Marcus B Brown with special music and a public reception donations requested to fund the book shower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Scott
State Public Library Commission
Demarcus B. Brown
Remarkable Oldsters Gather at Aunt Lizzie’s Home
A North Salem event brings twelve guests with ages averaging over 77. The group includes Geo Duncan 73, Mrs Hodge 78, Mrs Lays 75, Mrs Clements 81, Nan Hunt 77, Jerry Page’s wife 75, Lettle Fleece 81, Rose Waters 77, Jane Davis 92, hostess Lizzie Davis 77, with George Duncan the youngest and Aunt Jane the eldest. combined ages total 930 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Herald
Lizzie Davis
Geo. Duncan
George Hodge
T. B. Lays
Ella Clements
Nan Hunt
Jerry Page
Lettle Fleece
Rose Waters
Jane Davis
Lizzle Davis
George Duncan
Seeds of Slander Ruin Reputations Easily
A critique of slander asserting that rumors travel freely and harm reputations beyond repair. The author warns that once seeds of doubt are spread by enemies, friends may never hear truth, and no reputation can fully refute a sneer or undo the damage.
Court Notes List Of Civil Actions And Final Reports
Court notes show multiple civil actions including real estate sales orders against Hester Mason and Frank Motsinger. Divorces and costs requests in Salmon v Salmon and Hays estates discharged final reports for Heavin Hays Vaughn Maxwell trusts continued. Depositions ordered, drainage commissioner appointed, and reformatory discharge of Arnold Puckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester J. Mason
Kuta Salmon
Geo. Salmon
Frank H. Motsinger
Monie L Weavil
Sarah A. Young
Effie May Lamb
John Young
Board of Trustees
Town of
Plainfield
Chester C. Miller
Fiem
Dana Simmons
Wm. Simmons
Supreme Court
Thos. C. Brown
Wilson J. Hole
Edn Hughes
Rosie Hughes
Pearl Smith
Union Traction Co
Indiana
Thomas J. O'Brien
Frank Lewis
State of Indiana
Bert Henderson
John W. Heavin
James Hays
Straughter P. Vaughn
James A. Stevenson
Etiza A. Tout
Wm.h. Mark
Albert Maxwell
W. E. Stevenson Co
David M. Parry
Hessie D. Parry
Francis W. Cox
Julia BE. Cox
Dett
Geo. W. Brown
Ed G. Sourbier
Wo. Hansman
Arnold Puckett
Indiana Reformatory
Wim. Hansman
Frank E. Hays
Wm. Stuart
Real Estate Transfers and Grantee Details
Numerous real estate transfers listed including Lawrence Russ to Ruth A. Simmons for 4800 dollars and Chas J. Buchanan transfers to Esme Kiley and to Mary I. Mason and others. Document records parcels across townships with section and lot references, involving multiple heirs, trustees, and named spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Russ
Ruth A. Simmons
Henry T. Kirk
Chas. J. Buchanan
Esme Kiley
Phillip O. Waters
Franklin T. Kirk
Robert N. Mason
Mary I. Mason
Minerva Kendall
Frank E. Guthrie
Jonathan Lowe
Alto Joseph C. Lowe
Joseph C. Lowe
Alice Sarah Lowe
Rachael M. Joseph
Also Mentioned on This Page
Danville
J. M. Nisewander
Earl West
Mississippi
Enoch G. Hogate
Bloomington
J. D. Hogate
George Green
Richmond
Lucy Roberts
Miss Kelly
Terre Haute
Morrisonville
Ill
Morton Pike
J. H. Wilson
Earl C. Conn
Chrisman, Ill
Lennie Underwood
Raymond McCormack
Columbus
Fred Warner
Munele
Wm. Neaville
R. H. McCaun
Carrie E. Harrison
Springport
B. C. Nay
J. M. Newman
Thad
Adams
New York
Campbell
Donald
Walter Mohr
New Jersey
Ben Burris
Washington
Horace Little
E. A. Wiley
Indidianapolis
Dorcas Flynn
John A. Flynn
Wm. Adams
RE. O. Crawford
James A. Downard
Mary
Nan Wilson
Col
E. M. Blessing
Charles
Otis
Henry Dawson
Company of
National Guard
Ft. Benjamin E Harrison
Edith Wills
E. C. Wills
Chas. McCoun
Raleigh McCoun
Long Lake
Grace Roberts
Michigan
Mary Wilson
Gertrude Brill Bain
Russellville
Geo. W. Brill
Ned Clay
J. B. Mahan
Mary E. Hendricks
South Indiana Street
John Slack
Tinder
Rev. Collier
Methodist Church
Rebekah Lodge
Jackson County
Central Normal College
Cartersburg Springs
Geo. C. Harvey
Friends Church
Epworth League
Messrs
Harl Comer
Thurman Hamilton
Mary Grooms
Mae Comer
Turkey Run
Sylvester Thomas
Lafayette
Hadley Harvey
Pennsylvania
Friends Sunday School
Prof. Ratliff
Ottawa Smith
Wallace T. Jessup
Ralph Swearengin
Wilbur A. Small
Hazel Surrelda Clifton
Horace L. McBride
Zelma Murel Scherer
Hollis Adams
Kitty Merle West
Hughes
Pro
Gressive
National Committee
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Progressive Movement
Progressive Party
Ayiagubists
United States
Allughes
M. E. Church Notes
Mary J. Mason
Robert
N. Mason
Wilbur Maron
Pbs
James McGrath
Frank K Guthrie
Wm. C. Evans
Thomas J. Price
Maplewood Herring
Robt. T. Hollowell
James Barton
Anna S. Hornaday
Anna Gee McClain
Plainfield Tombson
Nancy Duncan
Alto
Minnie M. Dickey
Chas. M. Frankeberger
Albert H. Worrell
Lo Chas
C. Money
Clayton Cemetery
Harry P. Bilis
Jesse M. Kersey
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