Pioneer Mother in Israel Martha Maris dies at 88
Martha Maris, born Aug 25 1822 in Orange County Indiana, daughter of George and Hannah Towell Maris, dies Jan 14 1911 after a long pioneer life. She lived in Parke County, married John Harvey in 1838, survived by five children and two daughters who cared for her during widowhood. A longtime Friends church member, she faced illness with cheer and was laid to rest Jan 16 at Rush Creek cemetery after services at Rush Creek church.
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Martha Maris
George
Hannah Towell Maris
Orange County
Indiana
Parke County
John Harvey
John
Nancy
Asenath
Wm. B Swaim
Amanda
Robert Andrew
Friends Church
Christ
Israel
Rush Creek
Sarah T. McKey
Marshall
Swaim on sick list and local greetings in Rush Creek
Mrs Edna Swaim is numbered on the sick list. Flaud Lindley visited Seth Wood Sunday evening. Mrs Lindus Hadley improves and sits up some. Mrs Alice Russell fears a felon on her finger. T G Weaver and family visited Rev David Commons. Mr and Mrs Thaine Russell visited Liece Russell. Mrs Ruth Weaver spent last week with her daughter Mrs M C Thompson. Mrs Robert Andrews slowly improves after her mother's death. Mr and Mrs Sam Vancouver entertained at the Scot Marks home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Canan came out to church after weeks at home due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Russell
Ruth Weaver
M. C. Thompson
Robert Andrews
Sam’ Vancover
Scot Marks
Mrs. Canan
Misses Anglemyer Visit Veedersburg Relatives
Misses Myrtle and Veda Anglemyer were visiting relatives in Veedersburg Saturday.
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Myrtle
Veda Anglemyer
Veedersburg
Save the Banks Protect Streams with Grass Trees and Vines
The article urges stabilizing stream and roadway banks by planting blue grass as soil binder and using shrubs and trees like willows at the base and top trees such as White Ash Black Walnut Oaks and Hickories where soil allows. It cautions against erosion from washes and promotes planting vines in shaded slopes to prevent loss of land and to grow valuable timber.
Obituary: Charles H Hobson of St Joseph Illinois
Charles Harveysburg Hobson born August 5 1887 in Parke county Indiana died November 20 1910 at home near St Joseph Illinois after a two year illness. He married Elmyra Christie in 1908 and leaves a son James Leonard his wife parents George W and Lucinda Hobson a sister a brother two grandmothers a grandfather and many relatives. Funeral at Friend's church conducted by Rev Newlin with M W A lodge in charge. interment in Friends cemetery. He carried a $1000 Modern Woodman life policy. A cherished one has gone.
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Charles Harveysburg Hobson
Parke County
Indiana
St. Joseph
Illinois
George W
Lucinda Hobson
Elmyra Elizabeth Christie
James Leonard
Friend’s Church
Newlin
Ridgefarm
M. W. A. Lodge
St. Joseph, NL
Friends Cemetery
Woodman
Marshall Roller Mills and Stoves Delivered
Marshall Roller Mills boast modern machinery and claim top flour quality. Jas L Hepler delivered two range cook stoves on Monday, one to the Wm Hobson residence and the other to Elbert Heath.
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Marshall Roller Mills
Jas. L. Hepler
Wm. Hobson
Elbert Heath
Steam Corner Social Notes and Local Visits
Miss Mary Stockdale in poor health. Mr and Mrs Will Hamilton visited Charlie Dallett. Walter Cook shipped a car load of sheep to Chicago Tuesday. M F Livengood visited Steam Corner school Monday. Miss Verna Stockdale studied music in Danville under Clarence Nixon. Miss Lulu Hutchens visited sister Mrs Cade Drollinger. Henry Glascock and J W Lowe shipped two car loads of sheep to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Charlie Thompson of Riverside visited with daughter Mrs James A Coats. Terre Haute’s Bro Gigler will fit regular appointments at Scotts Prairie first Sunday in February. Mr and Mrs T G Moffett entertained many guests including Maxine Glascock and Kattie Glascock. Jimmy Glascock’s 48th birthday celebrated with relatives and neighbors. refreshments and music.
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Mary Stockdale
Will Hamilton
Charlie Dallet
Henry Glascock
J. W. Lowe
Chicago
Bro. Gigler
Terre Haute
Scotts Prairie
T. G. Moffett
Charlie Parker
T. C Glascock
Maxine
Centennial News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
In Covington on Tuesday Fred Hutts was seen. James White and family visited Melinda Marshall Sunday. Mr and Mrs Howard Jones were in Veedersburg Tuesday. Mrs James Philpott visited relatives at Veedersburg Thursday. Mr and Mrs Leslie Smith visited Mr and Mrs Ben Dix Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sam Bonebrake visited Perry Myers and family. Mr and Mrs A J Patterson visited John Patterson and family Sunday. Claude Philpott of Covington and his wife visited Mr and Mrs James Philpott Tuesday.
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James White
Melinda Marshall
Mrs
Howard Jones
Veedersburg
James Philpott
Leslie Smith
Ben Dix
Sam Bonebrake
Perry Myers
Family Sunday
A.J. Patterson
John Patterson
Family
Claude Philpott
Covington
Hides Bought at Top Prices by Myer and Dillon
Albert Jones transacted business in Coyington Friday. Grover Dowden visited his father in Yeddo Wednesday. Fred Leatherman conducted business in Veedersburg Friday. Clay Thompson near Marshall will hold a public sale on Wednesday February 8. See his ad in this issue.
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Albert Jones
Coyington
Grover Dowden
Fred Leatherman
Veedersburg
Clay Thompson
Marshall
Thanks for support during mother’s illness and passing
We extend sincere thanks to all who aided us in illness and death of our dear mother and shared sympathy and prayers. Your kindness sustained us through this difficult time and remains deeply appreciated.
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Cable-Nelson
Strange wild animal sighting near Bever neighborhood
Residents southwest of Hillsboro report a strange animal seen at distance by several witnesses. Initial fears pointed to a panther but officials now suggest a different local wildlife mystery may be involved.
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Bever
Hillsboro
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J. T. Redman
C. M. Spencer
Kingman
A. L. Ratcliff
Kingman Bank Building
DR. F
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Kingman Hotel
Adam Bonebrake
Moore’s
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Danville, Haineis
Harmon Ave
T. M. Jackson
Edna Swaim
Flaud Lindley
Seth Wood
T. G. Weaver
David Commons
Thaine Russell
Liece Russell
Steam Corner
Walter Cook
County Sept
M. F. Livengood
Verna Stockdale
Danville
Clarence Nixon
Lulu Hutchens
Cade Drollinger
Charlie Thompson
Riverside
James A. Coats
Jimmy Glascock
Centennial
Fred Hutts
Myer & Dillon
Ruby
Edison Standard Phonograph
L. C. KING @ CO
Kingman, Ind
C. B. Morrison
C. L. Woody
C. M. Hudson
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