Death of Mrs. Sara J. Bailey at Montezuma
Mrs. Sara Jane Bailey widow of John C. Bailey died at her Montezuma home on Sept 8 1920 at 1 PM Funeral by Rev N W Clark at 3 PM Sept 10 Burial in Oakland Cemetery She was born in Maumee Ohio April 5 1835 survived by daughters Ora Bailey Agnes Spencer and husband James Spencer Montezuma and son Harry E Bailey Bremerton Washington with three grandchildren Out of town mourners listed from Indianapolis Waveland Battle Ground Hillsdale Rockville and Rockville friends sing in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Jane Bailey
John C. Bailey
Montezuma
N. W. Clark
Hobson
Rockville
Oakland Cemetery
Sara J. Felton
Maumee
Ohio
Presbyterian Church
James Spencer
Ora Bailey
Agnes Spencer
Jas. Spencer
Harry E. Bailey
Bremerton, Washington
Sara J. Bailey
Lucy Stangeld
Vina Donaldson
Mabel Noble
Indianapolis
Laura Spencer
A C. Deere
Waveland
A A. Jones
Battle Ground
Anna van Sickle
Hillsdale
P. F. Gaebler
Lina Cross
Hobgon
Duck and game season dates outlined for hunters
Open season for wild ducks geese and brant runs Sept 1 to Nov 40. Woodcock runs Oct 1 to Nov 40. Prairie chicken runs Oct 15 to Oct 21. Quail runs Nov 10 to Dec 19.
Birthday Dinner for Mr Farner Surprises Milestone
Mrs C C Farner hosted a birthday dinner for her husband last Wednesday inviting children to the home. Mr Farner, joining with his son Cliff, arrived in the afternoon and was surprised to learn he’d passed a milestone. Guests included Joseph Cheesewright, Cliff Farner, Carrie Hamilton and children Esther and Connie, Carl Farner and baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Farner
Joseph Cheesewright
Cliff Farner
Carrie Hamilton
Esther
Connie
Carl Farner
Sewing Club Exhibit Highlights Girls Work
The Girls Sewing Club met with Anna Lightle last Wednesday afternoon and displayed articles made by members since organizing. Evelyn Johns’ work was judged best and all members received merit tokens. Present were Anna Lightle Irene Keller Virginia Bowman Lucile McNamee Genola Bord Vivian Adams Marty Runnion John Bowman Evelyn Johns Paul Lighttle and Louise Klopp. They planned to meet Evelyn Johns next time for a farewell party with a dinner and feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Sewing Club
Anna Lightle
Evelyn Johns
Irene Keller
Virginia Bowman
Lucile McNamee
Genola Bord
Vivian Adams
Marty Runnion
John Bowman
Evelyn Johns and
Paul Lightle
Louise Klopp
Birthday Surprise for Mr. Jerome by Local Friends
Mrs Albert Jerome organized a Monday birthday surprise for her husband attracting seventeen neighbors and friends. He returned from town around eight o clock to a gathering at their home with ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bert Skeeters Mr and Mrs John Machlett Mr and Mrs WM Skeeters Mr and Mrs WM Wright Mr and Mrs Chas Newton and children Fern and John William Mrs Richard Bailey Mrs Frank Maxwell and son James Mrs Grace Woodard and son Donald and little Maxine Spurgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Jerome
Mr. Jerome
Bert Skeeters
John Machlett
Wm. Skeeters
Wm. Wright
Chas. Newton
Fern
John William
Richard Bailey
Frank Maxwell
James
Grace Woodard
Donald
Maxine Spurgeon
Rummage Sale Seeks Large Stock of Garments
The Aid reports a sizable collection of garments for a rummage sale this year with many new and old items available. Volunteers are urged to inspect and prepare scraps Dag to maximize the sale.
Kerrick Smith wed in church ceremony in 1920
Elmer Kerrick son of Mrs. Lucinda Lotz of Chrisman Lil. and Miss Mabel Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luna Smith of Rockville were married at the M. E. Church Parsonage by Rev. C. W. Fisk on September 9 1920. They will reside in Indianapolis where the groom works as a mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kerrick
Lucinda Lotz
Chrisman
Lil
Mabel Smith
Luna Smith
Rockville
M. EH. Parsonage
C. W. Fisk
Tazwell Kerrick
Indianapolis
The Knocker and the Worm Turns in Town
A Michigan lumber camp tale likens a persistent knocker to a new worker on a cross cut saw. The old hand warns the youth to mind his place and feet, while the town’s loyal citizens tolerate quiet acts. When the knocker begins to discourage progress, the worm turns and community energy shifts.
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Michigan
Historic Virginia coast area linked to George Washington
A descriptive historical note details a farm near White House station and a nearby estate tied to George Washington and Martha Custis. It mentions St Peters Church above Pamunkey Valley, Yorktown campaigns with Lafayette, and the Seven Pines battlefield nearby, plus the Pamunkey Indian Reservation and remnants of Powhatan era tribes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House Station
W.H. F. Lee
Yougle
Williamsburg
George Washinton
Martha Custis
Old St. Peters Church
Pamankey Valley
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Lafayette
Seven Pines
Richmond
Pamunkey
Opecanchanough
Tidewater Virginia
Carpet sales and family visits noted in Montezuma notice
S. Case of Montezuma announces four rooms for sale of rugs and carpets. Thomas Stokes and his wife from Chicago stayed two weeks with his sister and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Houston near Hillsdale. Carpet rags wanted in the ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Case
Montezuma, Ind
Thomas Stokes
Chicago
J. A. Houston
Hillsdale
Case
Navy trade schools train carpentry for civil life
The article notes that navy trade schools cover trades from boiler making to watch making and that carpentry is a popular and lucrative field for returning veterans. A three to four year enlistment can turn a man into a master carpenter, with five to six years bringing good earnings in house building or advanced service pay.
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Navy
Average Town and the Automobile’s Reach
The piece argues the automobile expands a town’s trading radius while potentially draining business to larger centers. It notes small towns rely on local industries and the surrounding countryside, but larger nearby towns can siphon trade unless smaller towns remain vigilant and active in business.
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America
Local towns urged to assert influence and prevent trade loss
An editorial argues the smaller town must actively attract trade and residents to stop being treated as a corridor to a larger rival town. It calls for enterprise and proactive measures to keep the local economy vibrant.
Tragedies from a Saturday test of hazards
A man lit a match to check the car gas tank and found it not empty. A man patted a strange bulldog to test affection and found it was not. A man tried to beat a train at a crossing and failed. A man touched a live trolley wire and it was charged. A man cut his advertising to save money and failed.
Ladies of the M Echureh and Aid Fund Wool Blocks
Members are making 12 by 12 inch wool blocks to be sent to Mrs. Frank Mathas for joining into comforts to be sold at the rummage. Additional blocks from other ladies are welcome. Paul Thomas of Dana Indiana will cover costs for dead animals and telephone charges.
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M Echureh
Aid
Frank Mathas
Paul Thomas
Dana, Ind
Renewals List of Subscribers Across Multiple Towns
A compiled renewals notice lists subscribers and their locations including Buffalo New York Connersville Clinton Town Danville Ills and Illinois towns Hutchison Kansas Ky and Indiana towns Parke Bloomingdale Rockville plus new subscribers and bylines indicating renewing names and towns for service updates. The fragmentary sheet shows multiple individuals and towns referenced without a cohesive event beyond renewal registrations.
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A. Osborne
Buffalo
N. Y
Lem Osborne
Wm. J. Murray
Connersville
Carrie Eads Clinton
James S
Miles Leaves for Indefinite Stay with Terre Haute Relatives
Mrs Fannie Miles departs Monday to stay with relatives in Terre Haute. Bids are being advertised for installing creosote block floors on Wabash river bridges at Cayuga and Perrysville.
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Fannie Miles
Terre Haute
Wabash River
Cayuga
Perrysville
Trains Schedule Partial Read 8:05 to 8:55
Train times listed for routes C I Hast West South North Brazil division and Sunday services. Morning and afternoon departures show 6:08 AM 1:46 PM 12:02 PM and 4:01 PM with various west and northbound arrivals.
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Flas
Sewing Club
Stetson
Kerrick
Smith
Wateaches
Scott
U.S. Navy
Carpentry School
Kelly
Iglinton, Ind
Brazil
Pathe
Maclaine Travers
the Tattler
Mutt and
Jeff
Pauline Frederick
Bray
Anita Stewart
Rolin
William Farnum
Rex
Marguerite Clark
Mrs. Wigga
The
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