Obituary of Nettie Vaughn and community notes
Nettie Saloma Vaughn died February 12 1911 at age 32 years 10 months and 9 days. She married Bert Newman June 9 1895 and had four children. Funeral conducted at Centennial church by Rev J M McHargue with interment nearby. The column also records church events births, illnesses, visits, school programs and local moves in Harveysburg era communities, mentioning many residents by name and noting Lincoln’s birthday observances and revival services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Saloma Vaughn
James Franklin
Amanda Vaughn
Bert Newman
United Brothers Church
Centennial Church
J. M. McHargue
Perrysville
Spanking Not Cure for Bedwetting Says Home Treatment
Airmail era advertisement claims spanking fails to cure children or bedwetting and offers a free home treatment from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana. It asserts a constitutional cause and asks mothers to write for instructions without sending money. Also claims to help adults with urinary difficulties and lists agents Mrs. J C Sanders in Kingman Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Summers
Notre Dame
Ind
J. C. Sanders
Kingman, Ind
Local Visitors and Appointments Across County and Indiana
A stream of county and regional movements includes A M Ford in the county seat on business Tuesday J M Lewis among visitors on Friday Ned Inlow in Indianapolis early this week Mrs Bert Dark visiting relatives in Waynetown Wednesday Hallie Newton of Dana staying with Miss Alice Hogan over Sunday Willis Moore traveling Wednesday to French Lick for a few days Homer J Skeeters of Bloomingdale chosen Parke county superintendent to replace Jesse M Neet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallie Newton
Dana
Alice Hogan
Homer J. Skeeters
Bloomingdale
Parke County
Jesse M. Neet
Town Displays Unveiled As Largest Ever Seen
Residents marvel at the most complete display ever shown in town with bright lights, intricate arrangements, and a festive atmosphere. City officials praise the event for bringing neighbors together and boosting local pride. The display runs through the weekend, drawing visitors from surrounding areas.
Local visits and relatives across several towns
Tom Day made a business trip to Waynetown Saturday. Mrs A J Patterson visited relatives in Covington Monday. Sam Day and wife visited John Summers and family Monday. Mr Wm Newman and wife visited Mr and Mrs Wm Cornk Friday. James White and family visited Mrs Melinda Marshall Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Bonebrake visited relatives at Kingman Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Patterson visited relatives at Veedersburg Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Redenbaugh
Veedersburg
Tom Day
Waynetown
Sam Day
John Summers
Family
Wm. Newman
Wm. Cornk
James White
Melinda Marshall
Sam Bonebrake
Kingman
John Patterson
Local couples and visitors share weekend gatherings
Will Alderson visited sister Mrs. Claude Babb over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Alien spent Sunday with Omar Shoaf. Milton Grimes attended the M. W. A. lodge Friday night. Milton Grimes and daughter visited C. L. Huffman Friday and Saturday. Wm. Banister wife and son, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kenneer were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Mitchell Sunday. Miss Green, Carrie Kenneer, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Robins, and G. B. Pavey’s were guests of Mrs. Carrie Thomas Harrison Abernathy and Miss Elizabeth See were united in marriage Friday night at the See home. The couple are popular and well regarded locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Alderson
Mrs
Claude Babb
Wm. Banister
Clarence Kenneer
Floyd Mitchell
Miss Green
Carrie Kenneer
Mrs. Enoch Robins
G. B. Pavey’s
Carrie Thomas Sunday
Harrison Abernathy
Elizabeth See
Harveysburg
Jas. See
Local Folks Attend Business in Nearby Towns
P. C. Holland visited Veedersburg on business Monday while Thos. R. Ratcliff conducted affairs in Covington on Wednesday. Alford Bryant and family stayed with relatives in Mecca. Little Vivian Ratcliff, daughter of Scott E. and Mrs. Ratcliff, won a Morrocco bound bible in the baby contest at the medicine show Saturday night with the largest vote total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alford Bryant
Mecca
Vivian Ratcliff
Scott E. Ratcliff
Morrocco
Also Mentioned on This Page
Claude B. Philpott
Covington
O. S. Douglas
Lawygr
Fountain County
James A. Copeland
Alexander
J. T. Redman
Office
Res
C. M. Spencer
Undertaker
Indiana
Dr. A. L. Ratcliff
Kingman Bank Building
DR. F. $. Cuthbert
Sergeon
Kingman Hotel
Whones
Adam Bonebrake
Moore’s
INE
Col. W. D. Mendenhall
R. F. D.no
Col
Claude Madden
Danville
Jackson St
Illinois
T. M. Jackson
Myer & Dillon
Woody’s
Howard
Lela Grimes
Mrs C. Ephlin
Silverwood
Curley Ephlin
Rockville
Levi Miller
Harrison Farm
John Richmond
Baby
Chas. Pickard
S.B Ray
Harvey Simpson
John Rich
Clara Bowsher
Mesdames Belle Ephlin
Lib
Albert McFerrin
Ned Grimes
Chloe Harvey
Belle Drummond
Mrs. Allen Me. Masters
Fay Lewman
Jennie Ray
Mildred Grimes
Warren Randolph
John Grimes
Lincoln
Milton Grimes
Mike
Lou Allen
Patterson Grimes
Charles Pickard
Moorehead
Col. Pickard
Julia Pilkington
Bell W. Ephlin
Sunday School Treasury
Belle W Ephlin
Rensesalaer
Ridgearm
Rose Hawkins
Lee Richard
Crawfordsville
T. H. Williams
Catlin, Nl
Raymond Smith
John Miller
Fred Beal
Catharine
Chicago
Nina Hershberger
Chas. McCormick of
A. J. Patterson
Troy Philpott
Morris McCormick
James Philpott
Bardin
Wilber Shell
Clara Marshall
Mississippi
Malcolm Ratcliff
Sikeston, Mo
Frank Shell
Numan, Nl
Bethel
Levi Woody
Leland Grimes
Mrs. Lafe Adkins
Lidell, Ill
Mrs James Rush
Boyd Fenton
J. Jones
A. M. Ford
J. M. Lewis
Ned Inlow
Indianapolis
Bert Dark
Willis Moore
French Lick
Centennial
Cates
Mrs. Homer Alien
Omar Shoaf
M. W. A. Lodge
Milton Grimes and
C. L. Huffman
P. C. Holland
Thos. R. Ratcliff
Kelamazoo Corset Co
Fiis
H. P. McCrary
Hepler Hardware Co
oTour
L. C. King 2 CO
O. B. Morrison
Sales Mgr
Blue Front
A. H. Dickens
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