Grand Fourth of July Celebration Impresses Town
A large but orderly crowd celebrated the nation’s 138th birthday with a morning children’s parade, a speech by H Lindley, and music. W R Jewell of Danville and E E Baker of Veedersburg spoke as the day’s events, including a long Civil War address, fireworks, and a concert, drew 3000 downtown attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Booe
Zar
W. R. Jewell
Danille
E. E. Baker
Veedersburg News
Star
America
Bardin
Miss Ara Philpott Rescued After Carbolic Acid Incident
Miss Ara Philpott attempted to end her life with carbolic acid but the solution was diluted, burning her mouth. Found by her parents in a semi conscious state, Dr. F S Cuthbert administered treatment and she is expected to recover. The incident followed a dispute with Lloyd Gaskill over their relationship.
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Ara Philpott
Jacob Philpott
Here
Lloyd Gaskill
Wm. Gaskill
Yeddo
F.S. Cuthbert
Surprise birthday gathering honors Mrs Tunin on fifty
Thursday July 2 Mrs Robi Tunin turned fifty and hosted neighbors and the Rebekah Lodge at her home. About forty guests arrived with Mr and Mrs Tunin, who helped arrange refreshments of cream and cakes and led games for a pleasant evening. Mrs Tunin received a new vacuum sweeper and a Rebekah emblem pin from husband and sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi Tunin
Neigbors
Rebekah
Tunin
Grandmother Caroline Sweeny Dies After Brief Illness
Caroline Sanders Sweeny died Wednesday afternoon about 3 o'clock after a brief illness at nearly 90. She was mother to three children, two daughters and a son. The oldest daughter and her husband predeceased her. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the U B church with Rev Rardin officiating. Burial followed in Harveysburg cemetery.
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Caroline Sanders Sweeny
Better Land
U. B
Rardin
Harveysburg
Mary A Cox to Speak at Kingman Friends Church
Mary A Cox will attend the Kingman Friends Church Sunday for Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 11 00. All members urged to attend. Welcoming notice appears in the community page alongside a birthday party report for Kenneth Howrey and a Covington visit by Charles Massey and family.
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Mary A. Cox
Friends Church
Street Improvement Blocked by Petition
After bidding for east end street work, a petition from property owners urged crushed stone instead of brick. Both brick and stone bids were rejected as too high, risking dropping the project. The board reserved ten days to decide and bought a $300 combined street sweeper and sprinkler.
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East End
Sunday Church Schedule and Lawn Sermon
The M E Church announces Sunday school at 9 30. Worship at 10 30 with evening preaching at 7 45 on the lawn north of the Christian church. Arrangements for lights and seats are ongoing. The male quartet will sing before the sermon. Everyone is urged to come in time.
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Christian Church
Tangier area hosts weekend dinner gathering of local families
Mr and Mrs John R Swaim and daughter Anna hosted relatives including Joseph and George Little Baxter Little Audrey Elizabeth Reese Thaddeus Reese Clyde Little of Montezuma Indianapolis Kingman and nearby visitors. Music and games followed by a late departure.
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John R- Swaim
Anna
Two Small Blazes in Town This Week
Town narrowly escaped two kitchen and shop fires this week. On Tuesday morning St Myer’s home caught fire from a kitchen chimney spark and only damaged the north roof and furniture moved outside. In a separate incident, H A Clingan’s butcher shop experienced a gasoline light flare up. employees extinguished it quickly with minimal damage.
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A Clingan
Obituary of Mary Ann Sweitzer and family details
Mary Ann Sweitzer born June 28 1831 died June 30 1914 aged 83 years 2 days. Survived by three children Nannie Taylor William and Grant Paddock. later married John Sweitzer who died eight years ago. Funeral July 2 at the Baptist church conducted by Rev A M Tomilson, burial at Bethany.
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Mary Ann Sweitzer
William Paddock
Nannie Taylor William
Grant Paddock
John Sweitzer
Grandma
The
Baptist Church
A. M. Tomilson
Bethany
Election to choose trustee for Fraternal Cemetery Association
The O. O. F. will hold an election on July 21, 1914 to elect one trustee for the Fraternal Cemetery Association.
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Ther. O. O. F
Fraternal Cemetery Association
Young Married People Class Meets at Spencers
The Young Married People's Class of the M. E. church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. O. V. Spencer's home last Thursday with twenty two members and one guest, Mrs. W. N. Williamson of Indianapolis. Officers elected include President Mrs. W. E. McCrary, Vice-President Jas. Barks, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. C. E. Hadley, Lookout Committee H. M. Brown, Mrs. Logan Dillon, and Mrs. Frank Maris.
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M. E. Church
O. V. Spencer
W.N. Williamson
Indianapolis
W. E . McCrary
Jas. Barks
C. E. Hadley
H. M. Brown
Logan Dillon
Frank Maris
Annual Rush Creek Reunion Recounts School Pioneers
Former pupils and teachers gather for the Rush Creek reunion reflecting on early schooling, with remarks on James Woody and the Friends church influence. Attendees include Zeno Stallings, W. B. Woody, C. V. Osborn, Henry Sanders, and J. T. McCoy, with reminiscences, letters, and a closing benediction.
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Rush Creek
the Star
James Woody
Levi
Parke
Fountain Counties
Caroline Russell
Schoo
R. C. School
Zeno Stallings
W. B. Woody
Illinois
C. V. Osborn
California
Henry Sanders
Kansas
J. T. McCoy
Serre Haute
Fetc
Sarah Lindley
Keziah Woody
John Osborn
Newton Hadley
Ira Hobson
John Atkinson
Wright Russell
U. L
Sam Lindley
Abe Harvey
Ab Hadley
Anse Madden
Dave Parent
A. G. Madden
W. B Woddr
Rachel Marks
John CL. McCoy
Ncea
Tangier Women's Welfare League meets on lawn event
The Women s Welfare League gathered on Mrs Will Swaim s lawn last Friday with over thirty members. They discussed dress today versus grandmothers morals and care tips. A solo by Mrs Will Pickard followed by notices of upcoming functions and visits capped the pleasant afternoon.
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Women's Welfare League
Will Swaim
Belle Ephlin
Grant Deal
Will Pickard
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A R. Campbell
Daxville
W. L. Campbell
Georgetown
Jil
E. M. Patrick
Denver Col
Mary Patrick
Cayuga
C.C. VanDuyn
Max
T. 4
VanDuyn
Rev. Campbell
Marie
Marcels Farr
Mellotta
Bowe-Cory
Hdw
Ady
Grandma Sweeny
Kingman Friends Church
Mrs. C. E. Howrey
Kenneth
Booe
Cory Holw
Ladv
Charles Massey
Covington
R. M. Gray
Roy Green
Oakwood
J. A. Cox
Clarmount, Ill
Mae Hackett
Marshall
E. M. Cox
Dr. Archer
Kingman Hotel
Bove-Cory Hdw. Co
D. H Glascock
Katie
Jean Booe
Crawfordsville
T. M. Jackson
Chicago
Friends ‘Church
Mary
Audra Deer
Lena Stallings
Joe Sanders
Tangier
Kingman
Turkey Run
Hazel Machledt
Montezuma
Geo. Hendrix
Mr. Machledt
Releif Corps
Bernice Cox
Mecca
Matilla
Mary Cox
Bernice Tonbaugh
Clinton
Mary Harvey
Mrs.Stra
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