Obituary of Elder James Lilly of Patton and others
Obituary notes Elder James Lilly born June 18 1818 in Nicholas County Virginia died February 3 1905 at his home aged 86. He moved with family across several counties and became a respected Christian minister in Henry Carroll and adjoining counties. He married multiple times and left children Harriet Margaret Rosette James David Martha and others. Funeral was held at Patton with interment in Clymers cemetery. Also obituary for Mrs Parks Robison of Geetingsville born March 20 1869 in Clipton County daughter of A A Staffer died after illness at home. She joined Geetingsville Presbyterian Church and left husband Parks Robison and children Claude and Blanche plus siblings and relatives. Funeral at Geetingsville Presbyterian Church with burial there.
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James
David
Sally L Lilly
Nicholas County
Virginia
Henry County
Margaret Ledkey
Huantfowton County
Joseph
Sarah
Jasper County
Angel of Death
Martha
Carroll County
Louisa Borirg
Auion
Harriet
Margaret Rosette
New Libson
Lod
Ebenezer Thompson
Uwpon
Israel
Patton
Eider A W. Jackman
Rodman
Harper
Clymers
Parke Robison
Parks Robison
Geetingsville
Eola Shaffer
A. A. Staffer
Sedalia
Clipton County
The Groundhog Seeks Farther Realms Beyond His Home
A groundhog leaves his warm earthy burrow to seek the colder realm above. He sees his shadow on the snow and fears the cold, predicting six more weeks of winter. The tale follows his decision to roam and return to the safety of the ground.
The Nose and a Farm Auction Headline
A quirky feature on noses is followed by a farm stock and farming implements sale on February 21 1905 at Frank G Burns farm near Flora Indiana The listing includes horses cattle hogs goats and various farming tools with terms of sale and auctioneers noted.
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Frank G. Barns
Flora
Zion M. E. Church
Harneas
Frank G. Burns
H. J. Meador
February A Month With A Varied Winter Tone
The piece notes February as a complex winter month with mixed rep to its reputation. It highlights slightly longer days, brightness, and several holidays including St. Valentine s Day Lincoln s and Washington s birthdays, shaping a somewhat hopeful view amid winter.
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Washington
Real Estate Transfers As Compilied by Harry Arnold
A series of transfers listed by ab stractor Harry Arnold with Boyd & Julien includes deeds from George O Parks to Henry C Wolf 40 acres in Deer Creek for 2800 dollars and multiple parcels in Deer Creek, Pittsburgh and Burlington townships with prices ranging from 1 400 to 5 000 dollars. Other parties include Julia L Martin to Mary E B Tyler and Newman Viney to Alva O Gossee and Perry B Seer among others.
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Harry Arnold
Boyd & Julien
Delphi
Lod
George O Parks
Henry C. Wolf
Deer Creek
William L. Tyler
Jatia L. Martin
Pittsburg
Julia L. Martin
Mary EB. Tyler
Pittsburgh
A. Redding
Henry Milburn
Burlington
William H Everman
William L. Hendrix
Newman Viney
Alva O Gossee
Jefferson
Perry B Seer
To the Surgeon Again
Jake Barnard travels to Indianapolis for a planned operation to remove three abdominal tumors. This is his fourth surgery, and friends here await positive news and a return home healthy and cheerful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Barnard
Indianapolis
Barnard
Local News Stirs Tipton and Surrounding Areas
Local items report Mr and Mrs E J Todd traveling to Detroit to select goods for Just Around the Corner store. The community notes Miss Emma Sylvester’s illness, a 80 acre farm for rent near Flora, and an upcoming event The Pierces at the opera house on February 20. Updates include Red Ribbon Flour promotion at Horner’s, rural mail service expansion in Tipton and Fountain counties, voting machine bill hearings, and a farm loan offer. Clifford Malone improves after an accident at Nether saw mill. residents discuss eggs and local commerce.
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E. J. Todd
Detroit
Mich
Todd
Smith Bros
Emma Sylvester
A. A. Meteker
Flora
Callon
Margaret Gibbs
Joe Ball
Democrat
House of Representatives
Indianapolis
E. E B. Pruitt
Horner
Landis
Tipton
Fountain
Pierces
Opera House
M. A. Ryan
Indianapolis Star
Secetary
Democratic State Central Committee
Smith Broe
Clifford Malone
Rossville
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James Lilly
Christ
Hte Dee
Saratoga Cafe
W. A. Grover
Broadway
Murdock Hotel
Logansport
Ind
Voorhees Lumber Go
Studebaker
Bell
Rockfield Mutual
Fiora
Benjamin J Gantzet
Stephen Watkins Et
Tippicanoe County
House Committee On Eletions
Wilkimeon & Suits
Franklin
China
The
Neher
Prop
Hain
American Fence
Teale
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