Entertaining Social Week Highlights Local Scene
Society notes describe Mrs Alma Board hosting young guests midweek and Miss Lillian Goff hosting a mandolin club gathering near Gessie. Mr and Mrs Spinning plan a farewell dinner before departing for Oklahoma on the 25th inst. A double wedding unfolds near Price farm with Miss Bessie Price and Miss Mollie Martin among the newlyweds, guests and gifts filling the evenings. The column ends with business notes on Banner Salve ads and property repairs after a fire and gallery damages being adjusted.
Revival activity notes across local churches and events
Rev Sherrill conducts revival at Watermap. Wabash Glee Club to sing at Presbyterian church on April 1. Henson and Hughes assist in Muncie revival. M E church at Kingman closes revival with nitson versions announced. Services begin at the new Presbyterian church with 130 Sunday school. Oyster supper by church ladies at Cate ast event raises about twenty dollars. Fyffe starts Presbyterian revival in Veedersberg, ongoing as long as results justify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Glee Club
Presbyterian Church
New Presbyteria
Catesast
Fyffe
Presbyterian
Veedersberg
City council acts on sewer petition and firemen pay
At Saturday's meeting a Fourth Ward petition asked for a sewer to drain the pond during wet spells and was referred to the streets committee. A fire department petition asked to cut firemen numbers while raising pay for the remainder and was referred to the Fire department committee.
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Committee On
Committee On Fire Department
Advertised Letter List for Week Ending March 13 1901
S. P. Burks Esq Milton Hawkins J B Kindell named in weekly letter list. When calling for above say advertised. Foley's Honey and Tar promoted by Geo D Cook as a remedy for coughs and colds before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Burks Esq
Milton Hawkins
J. B. Kindell
F. W. Boyd
P. M
Foley
Geo. D Cook
Religious meetings and community notices in Veedersburg
Reports from Weedersburg and nearby areas recount church gatherings and sermons at the Presbyterian church and Little Brick. Evangelists Kilmore and Elston conducted meetings with solid pay but no additions. Easter Market planned for April 6 at Dr Buckner's drug store with pies breads and flowers. Baptist Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Hershbarger with next at Mrs York’s. Battle Ground camp meeting set for July 25 to August 5 as 20th Century Northwest Indiana Conference. Plans to extend Lafayette Soldiers Home electric railway toward Battle Ground. Pine Village Epworth League builds a reading room for young men contrasting with pool rooms. Rev Walters preaches at Little Brick then travels to Magnetic Springs Ohio for more meetings. Elder Howard of Veedersburg holds light attendance services at East End Church. Baptist church reports 13 new members baptized with more to come. Rev Henson driving growing membership amid prior mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Ground
Northwest Indiana
Lafayette
Baptist Church
Henson
Revival at Fifth Street Christian Church Closes
The revival meeting at the Fifth Street Christian Church closed Tuesday evening after two to three weeks of activity. Rev. Thorp of Crawfordsville led the effort as a strong preacher. Seventeen converts were baptised at the Baptist church Wednesday afternoon, with others joining already baptised members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Tiet Christian Church
Tuesay
Thorp
Crawfordsville
Baptist Church
West Lebanon Lad Seeks Gay Time In City
John Sexton, a young man from West Lebanon, visited the city last Tuesday. He allegedly loaded two girls into a buggy, procured liquor, and spent time by the river. He beat a horse, was arrested for intoxication, later jailed for trespass, pleaded guilty before Mayor Miles, fined five dollars plus costs, and remained jailed when unable to pay. His father attempted settlement, but failed. Sexton then boarded with Sheriff Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sexton
York
Joung Sexton
Chas Hole
Miles
Young Sexton
Miller
Williamsport church plans new $4000 building
Members of the Christian church at Williamsport decided to erect a new church this summer after a full discussion. They have bought the lot and ordered plans. The wood frame brick veneered structure will include an auditorium, Sunday school annex, and baptismal pool. A large portion of the funds have already been subscribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church At
Williamsport
Uite
One Night in Babylon Lecture At Fifth Street Church
Rev Wallace Tharp of Crawfordsville delivered the lecture One Night in Babylon at the Fifth Street Christian church. About two hundred attended as he traced ancient city scenes and people, with humor linking rum traffic to a later era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Tharp
Crawfordaville
Fifth Street Christian Church
Babylon
Wool Shipments from Covington Signal Market Strength
M. Herzog of The Leaner packed and shipped about eighty thousand pounds of wool to Philadelphia this week. This season’s total is lighter than the 100,000 to 150,000 pounds typical for him, yet the volume from a single dealer shows Covington’s wool market growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Herzog
Philadelphia
Covington
Sudden Death of Lindley Nephew Reported
Attorney J A Lindley received a call from Cates about the death of his nephew Joan Lindley son of Manly Lindley. The youth, a cord wood hauler, was found near the yard gate and died without bruises. A doctor ruled it heart disease shocking the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A Lindley
Cates
Joan
Manly Lindley
Benson's Plaster Stands Ahead in Rapid Cures
Benson's Plaster touted as the premier external remedy for coughs, colds, lumbago, asthma, bronchitis, and more. Claims it beats its own records, is trusted by over 5,000 physicians and druggists, with five top awards, and is sold by Seabury & Johnson makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benson
Europe
America
Biuitea
Seabury & Johnson, Mfg
Death in Yeddoe claims Jerry Goodard at 68
Jerry Goodard of Yeddoe died Tuesday morning around 3 o clock likely from heart failure. The long respected county resident aged 68 left a widow and four children after residing in the city earlier and moving to Yeddoe five years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Goodard
Yeddoe
Yeddo
Grim Death Spreads Desolation in Many Homes
Grim death spreads desolation and sorrow in many homes as communities grapple with loss and fear. Neighbors share stories of illness and hardship while officials urge calm and aid, marking a somber chapter for residents nationwide.
Obituaries from Fountain and Nearby Counties
Several local residents die suddenly or after illness across Fountain and surrounding counties. Bertha Wilkins, 15, pupil at Sterling’s Miss Yorn School, dies at home. Mary L. Gee, long-time Attica resident, dies in Lafayette after heart trouble. Flora McDonald, 35, found dead near Pine Village. suspected heart trouble. Clayton Todd, Attica native, dies in Colorado Springs after long illness. remains returned to Attica for interment. Todd was daughter of James Meeker of Rob Roy and leaves husband and son.
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Misa Bertha Wilkins
Miss Yorn
Sterling
Mary L.gee
Attica
Jemiah Gee
Solers
Lafayette
Flora McDonal
William MeDonal
Pine Village
Clayton Todd
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Decened
Todd
James Meeker
Rob Roy
Veedersburg Youth Robert King Dies After Fall
Robert King fourteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles King of Veedersburg died on the 7th from injuries after a fall on the sea the bruise later became a rain ing sore He grew faint with head pain and died within hours The funeral held Friday conducted by Rev Newgent
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Robert
Charles King
Veedersburg
Newgent
Death of Attica Man Newman Sylvester at 33
Newman Sylvester died at his Attica home last Saturday evening from consumption after months of illness. He was 33, lived his whole life in Attica, and was well liked for his kind heart. The funeral occurred Monday afternoon from the family residence, led by Rev. Wilmer, with interment at Riverside Cemetery.
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Newman Sylvester
Attica J
Attica
Ledger
Wilmer
Riverside Cemetery
Last of Veedersburg era dies at home
John Lightle of Veedersburg died Tuesday evening from heart failure after a brief spell at supper. A charter member of the Odd Fellows lodge, he leaves a widow five sons and three daughters. Funeral was Thursday at 2 PM with Rev. J. W. Nye officiating.
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John Lightle
Veedersburg
Odd Fellows Lodge
J. W. Nye
Scandal at Williamsport Schools Forces Principal's Assistant Resign
In Williamsport a high school assistant principal William Evans resigned after handing a note to a 15 year old girl instructing her to call that night claiming his wife was away. The teacher found the note, the board learned of the incident, and Evans confessed. The pupil was the daughter of respected citizen W D Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
William Evans
Evans
W. D. Haynes
Local Farmer Lands Large Tile Purchase
J L Allen bought 5500 feet of tiling last Monday and plans to lay it on his farms south of town. The deal is described as probably the biggest private tiling purchase in the area in years and could improve land condition significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Allen
Jim
Elder Rice to Return From Oklahoma Revival Trip
Elder W J Rice visiting in Oklahoma for a month is expected to return by Monday evening. He traveled to assist brethren in revival meetings. Prosecuting attorney Clyde Wysends and family left by train on Wednesday for Hillsbere to spend a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Rice
Oklahoma
Mr. Rice
Clyde, Wysends
Hillsbere
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Spence & Plaut
Alfred Schulenberg
Fred R. McCntchie
West Side Mandolin Club
Lillian Goff
Gessie
W.G. Miles
H. J. Record
Misa Mire Lemp
Maud Siromis
Howard Edwards
Charley Baldwin
Charley
Mack Adamson
Mark Rogers
Adamson
Farwell
Mrs Spinning
Mrs. Spinning
William Price
Miss Bessie
Edward Martin
Brown
John Martin
William Martin
Charles Coffing
William Glover
Blanche
Samuel Ward
Gertie
Cleve Romine
Samuel Romine
Noonea
Will Wilson
Mounie Alkire
Hoopeston
Mrs. Martin
James Martin
Mayme Lyons
Charles Lyons
Allie Ward
Quint Remater
Mollie Martin
Jake Martin
Lettie Shuff
D. M. Brown
Florence Dewlen
Will Price
Jessie Price
Aaron Dewlen
George Brown
Mollie
J. M. Brown
Martin
Amy Smith
Delmer Brown
Samuel
Samuel Somint
Matilda Dewlen
Miranda
John Dewlen
Monnie Alkire
Minnie Price
Clara Dewlen
John
Mr Brown
Esat Brown
Aylesworth
Messrs Brown
Fife
Willian Price
Messrs
M. Brown
Harles Lyons
Florence Dewley
Nannie Brown
Smith Nyera
Jalie Martin
Blanche Glover
Homer Brown
Nora Brown
Geo. D. Cook
C. M. Harter
Smock
Sherrill
Watermap
Hughes
Waynetown
Muncie
Ill
M. E
Kingman
Eugene J. Hall
Central Music Hall
Chicago
Geo, D. Cook
Nellie Moses
North Fourth Street
Sagere Rees
Pendeall
Columbus Carriage and Harness Co
Columbus
Obie
New York
East Side Square
W. B. Coleman
Weedersburg
Frank Kilmore
Benjamin J Elston
Church of Christ
Baptist Ladies’ Aid Society
Jerry Hershbarger
South 6Th
Epworth League
Walters
Little Brick
Magnetic Springs
Ohio
Howard
East End
West Lebanon
Pain
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