Fugit Township Commencement at Clarksburg Church
The Fugit township schools held commencement Friday at the Christian church in Clarksburg. Dr. J. W. Turner gave the class address. Twelve graduates included Floyd Diewert Mary Linville John Osborne Charles Anthony Walter Moore Ralph Linville Frank Springmier Cora Morgan Majorie Beall Margaret Groenier Bessie Maupin Florence Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fugit Township
Christian Church
Clarksburg
J. W. Turner
Maude Jones
Ruby Emmert
H. W. Edwards
Clauss
Edgar Mendenhall
Margaret Groenier
Bessie Maupin
Florence Clark
Hope school board makes sudden staff changes
The Hope school board held a stormy session Friday night over a petition to retain principal George H. Reibold for three years. Two members bolted, appointing George Spotts as superintendent for the ensuing year, while another member resigned. The new list includes Spotts superintendent, Fred Conger principal, Emma Millar assistant principal, J A Taylor rooms 7 and 8, R K Perry rooms 5 and 6, Bertha Braden rooms 3 and 4, Lizzie Smith room 2, and Lena Pearce primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
George H. Reibold
George Spotts
Fred Conger
Emma Millar
Assisant
J. A. Taylor
R. K. Perry
Bertha Braden
Lizzie Smith
Lena Pearce
Accident Injures 15-Year-Old William Davis in Horace
William Davis son of Gee Davis of Horace was accidentally shot while riding with Marion Thompson. A rifle discharged when a sickle was thrown into the buggy striking William in the right hand. He received medical care and is expected to lose use of the hand temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Gee”’ Davis
Horace
Marion Thompson
Former Resident Taylor Pemberton Dies in Mattoon
Taylor Pemberton, a former Mattoon area resident, died Friday May 4 at the I O O F Home in Mattoon Illinois. He had lived in Marion township north of Sim Kennedy's place until about thirty years ago and was remembered by many old citizens. He had fallen ill during a winter visit from locomotor ataxia. His remains were interred at Olmey Cemetery beside his wife who preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Pemberton
Mattoon
Illinois
Marion Township
Sim Kennedy
Mr. Pemberton
T. M.mozingo
Olmey
Evansville Nuptials Announce Erma Clits Miller
Mr and Mrs Charles S Miller of Indianapolis announce the marriage of their daughter Erma Clits Miller to Howard Brown Overheiser on Wednesday June 23. Mrs Miller formerly Miss Elia Farthing lived near Clarksburg before moving to Indianapolis. The couple will reside at 2437 North Western Avenue Indianapolis after June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Miller
Indianapolis
Erma Clits
Howard Brown Overheiser
Minister Goes to Montana From Vernon to Butte Pastorate
Rev. A. D. Batchelor formerly of Vernon now of Franklin has been called to lead the largest Methodist church in Butte Montana with a salary double his present pay The move is a pleasant surprise to friends in North Vernon Batchelor is brother of George Batchelor Indianapolis and son of the late Judge Batchelor The announcement appears in the North Vernon Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Batchelor
Vernon
Franklin
Butte
Montana
North Vernon
Flower Mission Day Observed by Local W C T U
On Sunday the local W C T U prepares Flower Mission Day at the Poor Farm services honor Miss Jennie Cassidy of Louisville Kentucky founder of visiting inmates and presenting flowers to the unfortunates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flower Mission
Jennie Cassidy
Louisville
Kentucky
Batterton's Post Cards Reveal New Range
A short note signals Batterton's offering new postcard designs with this shop’s familiar display. The item hints at collection updates and seasonal imagery for post cards.
Tourists Have Picnic To Close 1908 1909 Season
The Tourist Club wrapped up its season with a Monday evening picnic at the Miller home on North Michigan Avenue. About forty members and guests enjoyed food stations, a brief program led by Dr. D W Weaver, vocal solos by Nell Wheelock and D A Murphy, and talks on spending a summer vacation. President elect J Goddard discussed plans for a trip to Portland Seattle and Sitka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Miller
Michigan Avenue
D. W. Weaver
Nell Wheelock
Anderson
D. A. Murphy
Portland
Seattle
Sitka
P. T. Lambert
Lambert
Children’s Day Exercises At Three Local Churches
Sunday was observed as Children’s Day at Baptist First M E and Centenary churches with excellent programs. First M E featured drills recitations and songs while the Baptist program included a large chorus and school orchestra. Master Troy Mobley and Uncle Paul Stage highlighted the musical program alongside decorated flowers flags and gift readings for the Baptist Publication Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
First M. E
Centenary
M. E
Baptist Church
Baptist Publication Society
Troy Mobley
Paul
Troy
Mr. Stage
Cobless Corn Experiment Description Origin
E P House of Greeley Colorado received from H J Sconce of Sidell Illinois one seed of cobless corn. The seed resembles primitive husk corn with each kernel on its own stem and husk. The Illinois man aims to evolve a codless corn by removing the stem and selecting the tip kernel with support from Illinois Agricultural College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. House
Greeley
Colorado
H. J. Sconce
Sidell
Illinois
House
Illinois Agricultural College
Dinner guests entertained by Ed Ford and wife
Ed Ford and his wife hosted a Sunday dinner for a large group including Mrs Eliza Byers and son Howard Mrs Jane Shirk and daughter Elizabeth John and Mrs Miers of Milford Morgan L Miers and mother Mahala Miers of Burney Willard Miers with wife and two children Herschel Miers and wife of Adams Mrs Mary Braden Elmer Sefton with wife and daughter Florine Walter Bonner with wife and daughter Ruth Mrs Cornelia Donnell known as Aunt Mary Donnell Misses Alice Beall and Adaline Shep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ford
Eliza Byers
Howard
Jane Shirk
Elizabeth
John &. Miers
Milford
Morgan L. Miers
Mahala Miers
Burney
Willard Miers
Herschel Miers
Adams
Mary Braden
Elmer Sefton
Florine
Walter Bonner
Iss Ruth
Cornelia Donnell
Mary’’ Donnell
Alice Beall
Adaline Shep
Descriptions of 1842 civic and local notices include tradesmen and trials
Announcements list local merchants like A F Baxter and A R Forsyth, a St Omer commissioner in bankruptcy, and hotel history. It notes state politics, court cases including James Wiley and Hiram Ailey, church votes on lay representation, a fair prize for reapers and mowers, a large Sunday school excursion, and various civic matters in Greensburg and Decatur counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church
Fair Association
R. R. Cobo
Charlie Doane
Methodist
Greensburg
St. Paul
Adams
Delhi
Ohio
W. H. Myers
W. P. Harris
W. D. Daily
J. B. Meredith
Mills County
Lowa
James Donnell
Martin
Ezra Snider
John B Lawson
D. N. Hamilton
Will R Porter Stricken In Madison Stroke
Will R Porter general superintendent of state buildings construction in Madison suffered a stroke Friday night leaving his right side paralyzed though he can walk a little. This is his second attack after a mild prior stroke during automobile plant work at New Castle. Doctors attribute the attack to mental strain and Porter was brought home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will R. Porter
Madison
Porter
New Castle
West Washington Street
Move to move Ripley County Seat Ties Versailles to Osgood
A Versailles Republican report notes a pro move to relocate Ripley county seat from Versailles to Osgood. An initiation meeting formed a four member executive committee and a nine member panel to gauge voter sentiment, outlining petition and land title needs, architectural fees, and statutory thresholds for an election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
Versailles
Osgood
Court House
Oscoop
Harding
Ripley County
Joseph Maer
W. A. Vaohinger
O. R. Jenkins
James Stovard
M. F. Holman
George Ashman
John Warner
R. A. Bovard
Albert Shaw
P. A. Row
W. J. Kelly
George Sparling
Jacob Young
Visiting Old Home Noted Greensburg Pioneer Visits Rushville
Augustus Miller of Greensburg, an early Rush county settler from Richland, called on the Republican yesterday. A misprint claimed eggs in Palmyra era traded at thirty three cents. the correction shows three cents in trade versus twenty to forty cents cash today. Despite nearing eighty, Mr. Miller remains hale and active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus Miller
Greensburg
Republican
Miller
Rush County
Richland
Palmyra
Rushville
Klausing and Miller Tie the Knot in Seaside Home
Charles F. Klausing and Jennie F. Miller wed Monday evening at the bride’s sister Mrs Porter home, officiated by Rev. H. Morrow. A wedding supper followed. They plan a brief visit with Klausing’s family in Rising Sue before establishing a home on South Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Klausing
Jennie F. Miller
Ra Porter
Death of Mrs Anna Barnes in Milford at forty five
Mrs Anna Barnes age forty five died at her Milford home Friday at nine after a paralysis illness. She was wife of George Banks and known across the county with many friends. In critical condition two weeks. Survived by husband and three children. Funeral held Sunday at two at the Christian church Milford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Barnes
Milford
George Banks
Cemetery lots sale extended due to bad weather
The LouTs Park Cemetery Assn announces an extension for buying cemetery lots at half price because of bad weather. Act now, as prices will double once current indebtedness is paid and funds are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemetery Lo
LouTs Park Cemetery
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Hart Scha@ner & Marz
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Kreensburg, Ind
Cobless
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St. Omer
A. F. Baxter
A. & G. Stout
A. R Forsyth and
Dyer & Moor
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K. V. Runyon
Catlin
England
Abram Hendricks
Joel Doolittle
Elias Magy
Laurel
Brookville
Wilmington Register
Lawrenceburg
S. C. Bartholomew
James B. Foley
Jacob Stewart
Indiana University
Indiana
Asbury
Hanover
Wabash
Cyrus Henry
James Halsey
Thomas Antrobus
Washington Township
Barton Harvey
Ezra Lathrop
Levi McQuitney
Edward J. Robinson
Thomas Deem
Vandalia Road
Joseph Robinson
Elizabeth Ardery Street
John B. New
Love H. Jamison
Elizabeth Robinson
Mr. New
John C. New
Harry S. New
Jamison
Hyram Bell
Mary Ann Clark
James Sefton
Mary Ann Power
James Wiley
Joseph Woodward
Wiley
Woodward
Grant
Hiram Ailey
George B. Chapman
Jere Wilson
Stagg
A. J. Deitz
W.H. Powner
Teachers’ Institute
S. A. Downer
Pres
F. M. Weadon
Sec’y
Union Bible
J. E. Murdock
Lawrenceburg and
John D. Spilman
Nathan Lewis
James Lewis
Seymour
Jacob Emmert
James Hart
East Washington Street
Ed White
Otumwa
Iowa
Art
Col. Christian
Pepe
Baptist Ee
Centenary M. E
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Presbyterian Tee
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