Presbyterians Hold Indy Annual Session With Large Attendance
Rev N W Clark reports at Indianapolis where the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States of America drew over 950 commissioners plus hundreds of Presbyterians. The church now counts 1 800 000 members with 10 000 congregations and a net growth of about 44 000. Total giving nears 50 million dollars as missions and education expand amid board funding concerns and reorganized benevolent boards. Charles F Wishart elected Moderator over Bryan amid Bryan’s bid for moderator and doctrinal talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Clark
Indianapolis
Ind
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church
Board of Home Missions
Home Board
William Jennings Bryan
Charles F. Wishart
Wooster College
Wooster
Ohio
Bryan
General Assembly
Indiana University Commencement Program Held May 23 to June 6
Parke county students join Indiana University at the ninety four th annual commencement with events from senior convocation to the June 6 address by Bishop Francis J. McConnell. Dr. Charles Gilkey delivers the baccalaureate on June 3. over 450 degrees expected. entertainment includes Art Exhibit by T C Steele and a Purdue game among activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
Parke County
Indiana University
State University
William Lowe Bryan
Francis J. McConnell
Pittsburg
Charles Gilkey
Hyde Park Baptist Church
Chicago
T. C. Steele
Indiana
Purdue
Mildred Reeves
Beatrice H. Gray
Page Hight
Real estate transfers in Liberty and Montezuma
Real estate transfers recorded by C E Lambert Abstractor Rockville include John Davis to Herman Hartz ler land in Liberty for 2 dollars. Arthur H Wann to David Williams et ux 78 acres in Wabash for 1 dollar. James S Morris to Ralph Pursell et ux lot 9 Johnston’s addition Montezuma 400. Prior A Warner to William Wise et al lots 6 7 Sylvester's Addition Montezuma 765. Thomas A Welshans to Stella Bennett lot 17 Whitson’s Addition Montezuma 500. Mary M Millikan to Ozro DeBaun land in liberty 300. Alfred E Higbee to Harrison Gill lots 6 7 8 Montezuma Land & Improvement Co’s 1st Addition 550. Thomas A Welshans to Samantha C Kennedy lots 16 17 Sylvester’s Addition Montezuma 600. Nancy A Cook to Asher T Stribling land in Reserve 425. Daniel C Johnston to Perry A Myers et al lots 39 40 41 42 43 44 Range 2 Lyford 150.
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Thomas A. Welshans
Stella Bennett
Whitson
Montezuma
Mary M. Millikan
Ozro DeBaun
Liberty
Alfred E. Higbee
Harrison Gill
Montezuma, Land & Improvement Company
Samantha C. Kennedy
Sylvester
Nancy A. Cook
Asher T. Stribling
Daniel C. Johnston
Perry A. Myers
Lyford
Local Mill and Elevator Under New Management
The Montezuma Mill and Elevator Company passes to a local organization of farmers and townsfolk led by Samuel Skeeters with W H King and Frank Arn as officers. The new board includes Skeeters King Adams Underwood Arn, James Spencer remains as elevator supervisor. The firm plans a full seed flour hay grain line and a wagon market for farmers, aiming for local ownership and broader farmer influence.
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Montezuma Mill & Elevator Company
Samuel Skeeters
J. B. Underwood
Isabel Vestal
Charles P. Vestal
Frank Arn
Frank M. Adams
W. H. King
Martha Brown
Mary Broderick
R. W. Johnston
Martin Mitchell
Fred Mitchell
John G. Tucker
Edgar Spencer
Peter Mathas
H. B. van Sickle
Oliver Phillips
Ick
W. H. Kiang
James Spencer
Rohia
W. P. Montgomery
Local notes record varied town improvements and changes
A roundup of happenings includes Indianapolis race attendance, a large Klan gathering in Rockville, highway grading and oiling projects, and new public rest rooms. Local residents announce bakery purchase, home renovations, garage upgrades, painting and remodeling across streets, with multiple residents altering residences and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hughes
Andy Bord
J. F. Gooldy
Myers Car and Tractor Co
Clyde Brown
Mr. Pawley
Heber
Barney Davey
W. HE
Death of Citizen and Funeral Details
A obituary notes the death of a citizen survived by a widow and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday at 10 AM at the Catholic church with Father Hellem officiating, burial in Oakland cemetery, O. L. Brown & Son in charge. The piece also includes assorted quotations on vehicles and societal change from the Toledo Blade.
Miss Meral Machledt Visits Parents in Indianapolis
Miss Meral Machledt of Indianapolis is spending time with her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Machledt. Mrs Machledt has been quite ailing but is slightly improved.
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Meral Machledt
Indianapolis
Mrs
Chas. Machledt
Presbyterian church to hold Sunday services all day
The Presbyterian church will offer preaching services Sunday with morning and evening meetings. The Industrial Society of the church meets with Mrs. S P Hancock on Thursday June 7. An all day gathering is planned Sunday June 3 at the Church of Christ with visiting brethren from Covington. Services at 11 00 AM 2 00 PM and 7 00 PM.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Industrial Society of the Presbyterian Church
S. P. Hancock
Church of Christ
Covington
All Day Meeting at North Mission Church
An all day meeting will be held at North Mission church Sunday with visiting ministers from away and laymen from Clinton Terre Haute and Olivet Illinois assisting with music and preaching. Special musical numbers and a basket dinner are planned and attendees are urged to bring baskets and invite friends to seek new food true religion and Christian faith.
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North Mission
Clinton
Terre Haute
Olivet
Ill
Witty Barber Bets On Quick Recovery After Gas Attack
A talkative barber asks if he should go over the top as he works, while a weary customer replies to wait until the gas attack ends. The Traveler's Beacon frames the exchange with a wartime tone.
Lightning Sparks Destructive Vermilion County Courthouse Fire
A lightning strike hit the Vermilion county courthouse in Newport early Sunday, gutting the building and causing over 100000 in damage. The fire destroyed most of the second story and numerous offices while essential records largely survived. insurance is about 30000. Firefighters from nearby towns were delayed and did not arrive.
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Vermilion County Court House
Newport
Recorder’s Office
Lee Hayden
Clinton
Danville
Professor Links Sedentary Work to Reduced Endurance
A professor argues that prolonged sitting lowers physical stamina. The more time spent seated, the less endurance people may retain, highlighting health concerns tied to sedentary lifestyles.
Notice of Administration in Parke County
The judge of the Circuit Court of Parke County Indiana appoints JOSEPH EH HANCOCK as administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Henry A Chambers deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. May 4, 1923.
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Circuit Court
Parke County
State of
Indiana
Henry A. Chambers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian
C. E. Lambert
Abstractor
Rockville
John Davis
Herman Hartzler
Arthur H. Wann
David Williams
Wabash
James S. Morris
Ralph Pursell
Johnston
Prior A. Warner
William Wise
Ness
Weaver Emmert
Cayuga
R.M. Burke
Mr. Burke
A. R. Burke
Wife
Harry Reeder
James Gilmore
Mother
D. I. Dunlap
Water Street
Robert Quilen
Toledo Blade
Vermillion CO
Court House
Milton Sills
John Bowers
Marguerite DeLaMotte
Buster Keaton
Richard Dix
Heleen Chadwick
Way
Joseph Eh, Hancock
Mr. Farmer
Montezuma Mill & Elevator GO
Lester Cuneo
Pierre
Shirley Mason
al St. John
Studio Rube
George Nichols and
Bessie Lane
Buffalo Bill
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