Supplement Galveston Leader items from Kokomo region
A string of social notes from Kokomo and surrounding areas lists visits by G W Gates and wife, Mrs Alec McCreary, Mrs L E Miller, Miss Gladys Engler of Logansport, Mrs Tom Patten and Lora, Mrs Fanny Haynes, Mrs Grace Myers and baby, Mrs Charles Jeffers and son, and Earl Campbell visiting family. Ray Finney reports securing a school job in Washington at 75 dollars monthly with work until start. Earl Campbell returns from Elwood then leaves for Pittsburg where he takes a tin plate job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Finney
Washington
Earl Campbell
Elwood
Wilson Campbell
Pittsburg
Card of Thanks and Odd Bulldog Tale
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for assistance and flowers after a bereavement. The item also recounts Harry Bunnell’s prize bulldog that survived being buried in a stump for twenty two days, aided by a hollow with air, and later recovered healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bunnell
Lincoln
Ed Bunnell
Doug
Logansport Carnival Opens June 14 With Elks Parade
The B P oe No 66 of Logansport opens its big indoor carnival today June 14 promising entertainment unseen before. The Elks stage a 7 30 pm street parade to Elk's hall for the formal opening. Galveston crowds plan parties for opening night. An automobile will be awarded on closing night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Elks
Elk’s Hall
Galveston
Residents and visitors linked by Kokomo events and visits
Mrs Lily Smith and others spent time in Kokomo on Tuesday and weekend visits include Luther Barr and family. Miss Mabel Jeffers of Marion and Miss Marie Fickle are seen with Kokomo residents. The community attends funerals for Guy Murphy and visits relatives across Howard, Kokomo, and surrounding counties. A notable 5 ft 4 in black snake was killed by Lon Campbell's yard activity.
Death of Mrs Jessie Davis at Cassville
Mrs Jessie Davis wife of Clark Davis died at her parents home near Cassville Sunday evening aged 26 after long illness with consumption. She leaves a husband and daughter and other relatives. The funeral will be held at Mt Zion church this Wednesday afternoon with burial in Kokomo cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Davis
Clark Davis
B. F. Ricard
Cassville
Mt. Zion
Kokomo
Obituary for Guy A Murphy Deaf Barber in Indianapolis
Guy Alexander Murphy born August 13 1890 in Deer Creek township Cass County Indiana died June 10 1911 aged 20 years 9 months 27 days He became deaf at age three due to lagrippe and trained at the Indianapolis school for the deaf He learned barbering and operated his own business from May 15 He left behind a heart broken mother one brother Ray one sister Audrey Butz of Walton and many relatives and friends His death attributed to despondency over his afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Alexander Murphy
Deer Creek Township
Cass County
Ind
Lagrippe
Indianapolis School For the
Guy
Indianapolis
Ray
Audrey Butz
Walton
Elks Carnival Draws Crowds in Logansport
Community notes list Elks Carnival in Logansport from June 14 to 21, with attendees and social visits across Kokomo Eaton Ohio Purdue and nearby towns. Names include Enos McClain Addie Gray Alice Parks and several local residents. house moves and sermons announced ahead of June 24 relocation.
Ross Hubler to Wed Miss Brinley at Peru
Ross Hubler of this place and Miss Nook Brinley of Bunker Hill will marry this Wednesday evening in Peru. Both are well known here and friends extend best wishes as they prepare to make their home in Galveston. D. N. Shaner was found guilty of malicious trespass in Logansport court by Lon McClain and fined $20 plus costs. he has appealed to the circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Hubler
Nook Brinley
Bunker Hill
Peru
Miss Brinley
Mr. Hubler
Galveston
D. N. Shaner
Lon McClain
Lincoln Items Highlight Weekend Visits And Church Event
Mort Bell and family of Kokomo visited Azel Bell over Saturday and Sunday. Raymond Colwell visited his grandmother Saturday night and Sunday. Church exercises Sunday night drew good attendance. Couples from Lincoln and vicinity traveled to Marion on motorcycles Sunday. Mrs Nutter visited Kokomo Saturday afternoon. Mrs A P Reed shopped in Kokomo Saturday. Mrs John Swafford and Edna visited Kokomo last Tuesday. Mayme and Youtha Cotterman from Kokomo stayed with grandparents Aze Bell and wife this week. Emmett Graff visited relatives in Illinois. Miss Mandolin Frush of Logansport visited relatives here. Jesse Reece and wife of Galveston spent Sunday evening with Ben Cook and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort Bell
Azel Bell
Lincoln
Marion
John Swafford
Edna
Kokomo
Mayme
Youtha Cotterman
Aze Bell
Mandolin Frush
Logansport
Jesse Reece
Galveston
Ben Cook
Elks Carnival Prompts Local Outing and Visits
A stream of visits and gatherings fills the Logansport area with relatives and friends staying with each other across nearby towns. Attendees include Mrs Rebecca McClain, James and Ed Bell, Mrs Wm Cromer, Mrs Frank Daggett, Dave Cook, Elmer Tyner and families, Mrs Eva Gray, Miss Edith Renner, and many others from Logansport Kokomo and surrounding locales. The Elks Carnival begins Wednesday evening in Logansport, drawing participation and local excitement.
Memorial address and church events at Delphi
Rev Goodrich and wife enjoyed Delphi last Sunday as he delivered the fourth annual Knights of Pythias memorial address. A large congregation attended the Sunday evening service featuring the U B Ladies quartet. Funeral for Guy Murphey held at 10 a.m. Monday with Rev Goodrich officiating. Prayer services Wednesday at 8 p.m. led by Sister Ethel McDonald. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon at the church. Choir skip Friday due to graduation at the Baptist church. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. preaching 7:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
Delphi
Ethel McDonald
Ladies Aid
Baptist Church
Columbus Davis Births and Marriages In Virginia Ohio History
Columbus Davis born June 4 1835 in Henry County Virginia died June 10 1911 aged 76 years 6 days. He moved with his father to Ohio in 1838 and grew up in Montgomery County where he married Christena Cook. six children were born, four died, two survive John and Elmer. He first wife died 1870 and he married Catherine Cook in 1872 with children Wealthy D Dorie Arthur and Fowler H Dorie deceased. Catherine died 1900 and he married Mary Davies in 1902 who survives. Davis moved to the local neighborhood in 1865 and helped build Mt Zion Christian church where he was a charter member. He was the last of nine siblings, all dying of cerebrial hemorrhages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus King Davis
Henry County
Virginia
Ohio
Montgomery Co
Christena Cook
John
Elmer
Martha Jane
Isabelle
Ira Elwood
Mary
Mt. Zion Christian Church
Columbus Davis
Community Notices From Kokomo And Nearby
Mrs. George Butz of Kokomo dinner guest of Mrs. Dora McClain. Curtis Woods and family of Pipe Creek with Henry Woods and wives visiting near Lincoln. Frank Stanley and wife and James Saylors with families guests of Nick Woods. Sunday School raised over ten dollars. Festival raised many dishes of cream and strawberries. Childrens Day to be observed on the fourth Sunday. Sunday School 9:30, Y P C U 10:30. Office days at residence Tuesday and Galveston Drug, Galveston Indiana Friday. W B Lane Trustee Jackson Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butz
Kokomo
Dora McClain
Curt Woods
Pipe Creek
Henry Woods
DRS. Moulder & Adams
Lincoln
Frank Stanley
James Saylors
Nick Woods
Galveston Drug Co
Galveston
Ind
W. B. Lane
Jackson Township
Col W B Davies Auctioneer Advertises Services
Col W B Davies an auctioneer with nine years selling stock guarantees satisfaction and reasonable terms invites writing or calling Bell Bros Galveston Indiana. charges paid by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Davies
Bell Bros
Galveston
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Gates
Alec McCreary
L. E. Miller
Gladys Engler
J. A. Rodibaugh
Tom Patten
Lora
John A. Babb
Deacon
Fanny Haynes
Grace Myers
Baby
Charles Jeffers
D. L. Klepfer
Maggie Murphy
Egypt
M. E. Church
Elk’s Carnival
Lily Smith
Luther Barr
Wm. Wampler
Mabel Jeffers
Vey Winterr
John Graham
Lon Graham
Hendricks County
Marie Fickle
Walter King
G. W. Doran
Frank Morrison
Spencer
Roy Bridge
Bert Hyman
Young America
Guy Murphey
Mary Ross
Rebecca Campbell
Clive Streeter
Howard County
Charles Barnhart
Jerry Yoder
Barnhart
Glenn E. McCool
West Middleton
A. M. Endicott
Lon Campbell
Ed Ault
Chas. Butz
Bruce Butz
Guy Murphy
Enos McClain
Addie Gray
Rev. Goodrich
Angola
Emma Buchanan
Eaton, Ohio
Alice Parks
Millie Meek
Lloyd Thomas of
Mrs
Sarah Thomas
N. B. Stough
Frank Gray
John Burrows
David Starry
Seven Mile
Andy Day
Leslie Ball
Purdue
Bernice McKinney
Audra Thomas
Byron Haynes
Hazel Chaffin
W. S. Lines and Family
James Ridgeway
Francis Maple
Swayzee
John Butcher
Dalton Turley
E. N. Turley
Grover Turley
George Conwell
Chris Conwel
Chris Pohlman
Charles Conwell
George Crites
Tom Meek
George Brown
Jesse O'Conner
Methodist
D.L. Klepfer
West Jackson Street
Tom Mays
Klepfers
Hugh Klepfer
Bright McClain
Brinley-Hubler
Raymond Colwell
Emmett Graff
Ilinois
Rebecca McClain
James Bell
Ed Bell
South Bend
Chas. Martin and Wife
Wm. Cromer
Flora
Frank Daggett
Wm. Countryman and Family
Dave Cook
Willard Burrows
Elmer Tyner
Eva Gray
John Oliver
Wm Matkins
Cora Frush
Dave Hull
Edith Renner
Tuscola, II
Tom Graham
C. C. Stonebraker
Kate
Lulu
Myrtle
Otto Burgman
May Plummer
Esther Lautzenhiser
Marjorie Wilson
North
Manchester
J. W Stauffer
Prof. Hughes
Hazel Hawkins
Lottie Lautzenhizer
Wm. Dunkin and Family
W. R. Wills
Herbert Keller
Forest
John Burrous
Tom Harness
Mollie Dunkin
Bell Mendenall
Dollie Douglas
Pn McClain
Velma
U. B
Indiana
Elks’ Home
Capital
Strent
Kokomo Trust Co
Indiana Union Traction Company
J. M. Siges
Pansy Robertson
N. Washington St
Universalist Church Notes
J. M. Lines
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