Local notices from Orange and nearby areas
Mrs Mary Phillips and children visit Hanover and Sellersburg in the northern part of the state. Mrs Fred Coon entertained Social Circle ladies at her home three miles south of here. Mrs George Sparks and son Raymond of Indianapolis visit her parents W Stewart and wife. Dr R W Sipe remains unimproved. Mrs A B George ill with possible appendicitis. Mrs Ida Davis bought the McGraw property on east Main Street and will move to Orange. Funeral services for Mrs Jesse Hobbs at the Orange Christian church were held Wednesday. interment in Milligan cemetery. Mr and Mrs Frank Crist spent Sunday with New Lisbon neighbors. Mrs Ida McKee and family guests west of Rushville Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ray McKee and son John Lawrence were guests here Sunday. Mr and Mrs Amon Young visited the former's sister Mrs Jones south of Orange Sunday. Red Men decoration services held at Milligan cemetery Sunday. Rev Ryan delivered the address. John McElfresh and family spent days this week with Harry Thomas and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary “Phillips
Hanover
Sellersburg
Fred Coon
Here
George Sparks
Raymond
Indianapolis
W. Stewart
R. W. Sipe
A. B. George
Ida Davis
McGraw
East Main Street
Orange
Jesse Hobbs
Orange Christian Church
Milligan Cemetery
Frank Crist
New Lisbon
Ida McKee
Rushville
Ray McKee
John Lawrence
Amon Young
Jones
Rev. Ryan
John Ross
Carl Ross
Lewis Riggs
Christian Church
Geo. Jenkins
Richmond
George Walker
A. M. Rauch
Roy Dickson
Newcastle
T. O. Stanley
Elmer Hutchinson
Arlington
C. K. Brandenburg
Chas, Brown and Family
J. B. Jones
Connersville
Perry Stelle
Frank Welser
A. M. Ranek
Mary
Dorothy Brown
McDill
Cottage Grove
Ind
Harry Petersen
Harry Klutz
Cincinnati
Lewis Scholl
Rev. Turney
Joseph Philabaum
Local residents share visits and gatherings across counties
Mc Newland and Crandell families spent Sundays in Cincinnati and with Frank Davis. Osborne transacted business in Liberty. Ruby Eshelman of Springersville visited aunt Mrs. Quincy Price. Many local residents attended a social at Alquina Saturday night and memorial exercises at Everton Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Newland
Cincinnati
Oran Crandell
Frank Davis
Albert Osborne
Liberty
Ruby Eshelman
Springersville
Quincy Price
Alquina
Elbert Gettinger
Roscoe Dukate
Wm. Backous
Everton
Leslie Younts
Conneraville
Will Remy
Phone Lake
Lillian
Percy Reed
Otro Chance
Mt. Pleasant
S. 2
Gordin
O. C. Zimmerman
G. A. R. Dickson
D. V. Isenhour
Wm. Remy
Community News Roundup From Columbia and Nearby Areas
Noah Hood spent Monday night with Hazel Hood and wife. Mrs. Fred Perkins is very sick. Mrs. Fred Cameron and children of Conneraville stayed with her mother west of Columbia. Miss Michel Stevens visited in Conneraville. Miss Margaret Brown marked her 13th birthday with a gathering of friends. Miss Elsie Morgan visited Mrs. Pred Perkins. The social Saturday night netted about 46 dollars. Clara Hill of Connersville moved to live with Mrs. Carrie Kingery. Misses Helen Thomas and Mildred Datum visited in Connersville. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Bryson hosted visitors from Connersville. Mrs. Jane Dregs of Cambridge City spent days with Charley Selby. Mrs. John Reed visited Mrs. Shephard. Marl Breece and wife from Connersville visited Fred Perkins. Several from here attended church on the Creek. Mrs. John Shephard visited with Mrs. Thomas Jones. Fred Ball and family spent Sunday with James Handley. Mrs. Methughes and daughter visited Charley Selby. WHE Tate was in Columbia Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Noah Hood
Hazel Hood
Fred Perkins
Fred Cameron
Conneraville
Michel Stevens
Margaret Brown
Elsie Morgan
Pred Perkins
Clara Hill
Connersville
Carrie Kingery
Helen Thomas
Mildred Datum
T. C. Bryson
Jane Dregs
Cambridge City
Charley Selby
John Reed
Shephard
Marl Breece
John Shephard
Thomas Jones
Fred Balland
James Handley
Mmethughes
Local Families Share Weekend Visits andTravel
L C Titterington and family with Burt Titterington and wife drove to Cambridge Sunday afternoon. Mrs Bruner and Miss Freda Roberts visited Ellsworth Gettinger and family. Mrs Fred Wilson stayed with her mother Lizzie Davis. Orpha Price spent a few days with Mrs Frank Retherford last week. Frank Murphy and wife of Connersville visited daughters Mrs Lee Young and Mrs Lafe Cockefair and attended memorial services at Everton. William H Jewell and family visited George Moneyhon and family in Connersville. Mrs Andy Young visits son Sylvia and family in Dayton Ohio. Jane Jackson, recently underwent eye cooperation and is very feeble. Ross Carter and family from Liberty spent weekend with home folks. Frank and Sanford Cockefair stayed with parents Saturday night and Sunday. Bode Davis and Ralph Hornung of Newcastle visited Elisha Hughes and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Titterington
Burt Titterington
Cambridge
Bruner
Freda Roberts
Ellsworth Gettinger
Fred Wilson
Lizzie Davis
Orpha Price
Frank Retherford
Frank Murphy
Connersville
Lee Young
Lafe Cockefair
Everton
Ww. H. Jewell
George Moneyhon
Andy Young
Sylvia
Dayton
Ohio
Jane Jackson
Ross Carter
Liberty
Frank and
Sanford Cockefair
Bode Davis
Ralph Hornung
Newcastle
Elisha Hughes
Bunkerhill Social Notes Mention Visits and Meeting
Charles Stockdale and family spent Sunday with Joseph Taylor and family near Harrisburg. Baker Martin and wife are grieving over the arrival of a girl baby. John Davis and wife and Mrs Vitale Davis of Anderson visited W. C. Davis and family. Wayne Perry of Glenwood visits grandparents John Burris. An all day meeting and dinner is planned at Bunkerhill church on Sunday June 25. Mrs Glen Thatcher and son Carl recovered from measles. Pearl Ludlow and wife visited Charles Hammonds. Miss Pearl Thatcher visited her brother Glen and family. Members attended Children's Day exercises at Glenwood Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunkerhill
Charles Stockdale
Joseph Taylor
Harrisburg
Baker Martin
John Davis
Vitale Davis
Anderson
W. C. Davis
Wayne Perry
Glenwood
John Burris
Bunkerhill Church
Glen Thatcher
Carl
Pearl Ludlow
Charles Hammonds
Pearl Thatcher
Glen
Amy
Will Worster
John Williams
Carpenter Tucker, Civil War Veteran, Dies at 87
Corydon Tucker known as Tucker died June 13 1916 at his daughter Mrs Ketchum in Connersville aged nearly 88. Born November 28 1828 in New York he moved to Indiana as a boy. He married Sarah Swinger at Andersonville Franklin County and had three surviving children Americus Tucker Hiram Tucker and Mrs Charles Ketchum. He served in the 129th Indiana Volunteer Infantry from 1864 until the Civil War end and worked as a carpenter most of his life. Burial at Laurel is planned with services leaving the Ketchum home at 1 30 p.m. tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon ‘Tucker
Charles Ketchum
Connersville
New York
Indiana
Sarah Swinger
Andersonville
Franklin County
Laurel
129Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Americus Tucker
West Second Street
Hiram ‘Pucker
Leity
Fremont Tucker
Marion
Mrs. Ketchum
Earth
Memorial Mary Ellen Hunter Broothers
Mary Ellen Broothers born July 9 1864 in Kayette county died June 9 1916 in Indianapolis aged 52 years 11 months. She married William A Hunter on October 23 1883 and had five children Constance Alma Boyle James Walter Anna Belle died two. Surviving husband five, son James of Toronto, daughters Constance and Alma Boyle of Indianapolis, two brothers, three sisters, and a long time member of Main Street M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Broothers
Thomas
Sarah Broothers
Kayette County
Indianapolis
Glenwood
Conneraville
William A. Hunter
Walter
Anna Belle
Constance
Alma Boyle
James
Toronto
Canada
Shdglro
John Broothers
Edward McCormick
Guarlea King
A. Morrow
Main Street
Mrs. Hunter Remembered for Unselfish Devotion and Faith
The obituary recalls Mrs. Hunter of Connersville who lived a long illness aided by church and lodge members. She supported her children with quiet strength, prepared her own funeral plans with her pastor, and left a legacy of faith, home devotion, and hope of reunion in a brighter world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conchenaville
Barth Place
M. E
Rebekah
Card of Thanks for sympathy after death of Mrs Nellie Hunter
The family thanks neighbors friends lodges singers ministers and Mr and Mrs Thompson for kindness and sympathy shown at the death of their mother Mrs Nellie Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Nellie Hunter
Court Allowances At May Term And June Board Items
County commissioners approved May term expenses including jurors, per diems, and bailiffs for Hendrickson Post Reeder and others. June session listed numerous clerks, health board, assessors, jail and court house costs, and various insurance and public works disbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hendrickson
Elmer E. Post
George C. Taha
Fade bEgeerd
Aee
Reeder
Anna Henry
Hendrickson
Mart Meyer
James P. Cully
Ea Ee
Merritt Walker
Charles O. Sparks
W. T. Harry
Wes Esas
Hada
Perry Lambert
Abner Whipple
Charles B. Long
Jesse Sherry
Charles T. Williams
Herbert Walsh
Frank Stafford
David Wise
Jarvis Ball
Martin Pflum
Henry Woodworth
L. D. Springer
John Reed
Walter Neff
Board of Commissioners
A. Ti. Boyce Company
Board of Health
Bane Gi
Dale & Gordin
Bord of Wealth
Elmer L. Scholl
Lewis Scholl
Cyrus Jeffrey
Lyman Cooley
Rae A. Cooley
Muddel
Jeon Martin
Jos. J. Jessop
Cleve Lyons
Earl W. Berninger
Selby
Chas
E. Holland
A. Simpkins
C. E. Norton
B. R. Taylor
Wm. H. Thompson
Thompson
Chew
A ‘Keller
DeWitt Sherwood
Assens- IE
H. Reisinger
Glen Zell
Court House
A. J. Roth
United States Chemical Co
Fayette Home Purnishing Co
McCombs & Son
I. B. Young
Neal & Stoll
Jallane
Cooley Uses Whitewash in Shutout at Whitewater Park
Cooley blanked Cincinnati Ibolds 7 to 0 as Connersville powers steal bases and Keifel clan shines in field. Handel the visiting catcher misplayed balls while Cooley dominated with strong pitching and fielding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
Cooley
Cincinnati Ibolds
Whitewater Park
Keifel
Handle
Yandle
Smith
Herzog
George
Wee Eee
H. O
AL OB
Schweitzer
Deftis
Coney
Neckey
Sis
Miller
Aix
A.B.R
Kellerman
Chapman
Kelfel
F & ‘Heisman
Herman
Hornbach
Krelmer
Poole
Eas
Peg Conville
Deltis
Uecisman
Wellerman
Terror
Ralls
Hart
Vermon
Hockey
Efagen
Final Services for Frances Pierce Held
Funeral services for Frances Pierce were held yesterday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Catherine Hollingsworth on Western Avenue. Rev. W D Lewis officiated. Many friends and relatives attended. Interment followed at Dale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Pierce
Catherine Hollingsworth
Western Avenue
W. D. Lewis
Dale Cemetery
Funeral rites for Corydon Tucker held at Laurel church
The funeral services for Corydon Tucker were conducted Thursday afternoon at Laurel M. B. church. A large turnout of friends and relatives attended with old soldiers serving as pallbearers. Interment followed at Laurel cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Tucker
Laurel M. Ob
Hosta
Laurel Cemetery
Samuel Heizer Laid To Rest In Columbia Church Service
Funeral rites for Samuel Heizer were conducted yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Columbia M. E. church with Rev. BF M. West presiding. Many friends and relatives attended as pallbearers Byron Leonard John Wines John Jonas James Creamer Thomas Jones and Amaziah Hughes accompanied the remains to rest in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Heizer
Columbia M. E
BF. M. Westhater
Byron Leonard
John Wines
John Jonas
James Creamer
Thomas Jones
Amaziah Hughes
Notice to non residents for divorce in Fayette County
In Fayette Circuit Court October Term 1916 Henry D. Perkins sues Ella Perkins for divorce. Complaint 7008 affidavit states Ella Perkins not a resident of Indiana. Defendant must appear Oct 2 1916 at Connersville Courthouse to answer or demur. Clerk William Reeder signs June 12 1916 seal. wk jun el 4 21 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fayette County
Fayette Circuit Court
Henry D. Perkins
Ella Perkins
McKee, Wiles & Elliott
Fayette
Connersville
Notice to Gravel Road Contractors Fayette County Indiana
Notice from the Fayette County Board of Commissioners inviting sealed proposals for highway improvement in Connersville township James McCann et al road grade drainage paving as specified. Bids due July 38th 1916 at 1 pm with bond equal to double bid and performance conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Fayette
Board of Commissioners
Sach County
Connersville
Indiana Centennial Idea Prompts Statewide Reflections
Professor Frederick Paxson of the University of Wisconsin called Indiana the most American part of the United States during Marsham College commencement in Richmond. He noted a low foreign born percentage, a history of diverse origins, and Indiana’s elections as a model of national trends. Paxson, president of the Mississippi Valley Historical Association, tied the talk to a centennial theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Indiana
United States
Fredrick L. Paxon
University of Wisconsin
Marsham College
Paxon
Middle States
North
Mississippi Valley Historical Association
Ines
Charles L. Harlan Takes Minnesota Professorship
Charles L Harlan former professor at the State Normal School of Westchester Pennsylvania has moved to Minneapolis Minnesota to chair the department of pedagogy at the University of Minnesota He is the son of Elder and Mrs Edward Harlan and part of Fayette county's noted family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Harlan
State Normal School
Westchester
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Harlan
Edward Harlan
Fayette County
Realty Transfer of 275 Acres in Posey Township
John T. Meek and others transfer 275 acres in Posey township, Marion county to Iiverat W. Trook for a consideration of $1. The record notes the conveyance details and party names for the real estate transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Meek
W. Trook
Marion County
Posey Township
Woman claims Conner family ties at Fayette centennial gathering
At a Brookside Park reunion in Indianapolis Mrs. Sarah Conner Christian, a granddaughter of Connersville's founder, revealed her lineage when a Hamilton County event prompted her to share family recollections. She plans a visit to Connersville for the Centennial, with possible honors in future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookside Park
Indianapolis
John M. Carter
Fayette County
Carter
John Conner
Hamilton County
Connersville
Sarah Conner Christian
North
Ilinoia Street
Christian
Burke Holds Lone Vote Against Wilson in Conventions
Robert Emmet Burke of Illinois explains his lone vote against nominating Wilson, saying he pledged to delegates he would not vote for Wilson and would stand by their wishes. He cites primary petitions showing 85,000 of 88,714 voters favored someone other than Wilson. Burke reflects on his commitment amid Chicago convention scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
Robert Emmet Burke
Ilinois
Wilson
Chicago
Hughes
Burke
Sth
Illinois
Woodrow Wilson
Card of Thanks for Father Corydon Tucker
The family thanks neighbors friends and relatives and the GTA Christian Church for kindness during illness and after the death of father Mr Corydon Tucker. We extend our appreciation for the support and comforting prayers received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gta Christian Church
W. R
Corydon
Tucker
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B. W. Cooper
Perry Bottles
Melisa Gamble
Walter Brown
J. D. Adams Co
Geo. Disborough
James A. Clifton
Poor Co
Poor Farm
J. A. Vorster & Son
Kennedy & Loper
Poor Gansett Bakery
William Reeder
Mary Louise Massey
Re- Fayette Sanitarium
Sanichange
Frank Stevens
Philip Reeder
Strauss Mercantile Co
Braun & Kehl
Hackman Heeb Co
McCann Milling Co
Dele
F. J. Spilman
Unity Inquest
C. S. Riggs
Jesse Chrisman
F. P. Montgomery
J. V. Lewark
O. McKennan
Dune Wm. Frank
Distri
R. H. Rowe
Phaeana
Willard Robinson
Frank Hackleman
He FaGh
Distri- People’s Service Co
Telephone and Poor Farm
Hydro Electric
Clifford & Mathewson Ance Wee Ee
J. H. Fearts
Grover C. Tate
Harry
Clara Smith
Nellie Smith
Mabel Stephen
Harry Byron
Floyd Caldwell
Seeseaes Farm
Riley Clark
A. J. Oliver
Geo. Reisert
Pape Cat Ee Sheals
Ware County
Phans
Frank C. Stevens
Insan Inquest
Fund of
Rush County
R. J. Grenwood
Bridge Gregg Banks
Corporation City
Corpora
Everett Ketchum
Charles Rigor
Wm. Maze
Remingtonites
Frances Pierce
Gorydon Tucker
Laurel Church
Hiram Shipley
Reuben H. Jerman
Daniel W. Caldwell
County of Fayette
State of In- Ann
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County of
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