Local people visit Brookston and nearby events
Local Occu and C. T. Messner visit Brookston over Sunday. A dentist, J. W. Maxwell and his mother are mentioned, along with Alar touring car. Advertisements note Hemmocks, croquet sets, and Olds engine in Burns' ad. References to Dr. Darundale from Oxford and Olds products appear, with various names and stray phrases throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Messner
J. WK. Maxwell
Brookston
Earl Darundale
Oxford
Local notes highlight community visits and events
A flurry of short items lists visitors and residents from Lafayette, Frankfort, Delphi, and nearby towns. People include Mr. and Mrs. Guy P. McKinnis, Miss Lula Hawkins, Mrs. Laura Searight, and many others visiting relatives, attending services, or traveling for conventions and family occasions.
Miller Hickman Nuptials Tie Ora Miller to Miss Hickman
Ora Miller and Miss Peart Hickman were married Thursday evening at eight at the bride’s mother home on West Oxford street. Rev. W. B. Taylor officiated. A wedding supper followed. The bride, a longtime sales lady at F. M. Biffle Dry Goods, and the groom of Lawson Tile Co. will start housekeeping in the Timmons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Miller
Peart Hickman
Agnes Hickman
Oxford Street
W. B. Taylor
F. M. Biffle
Lawson Tile Co
Timmons
Infant Clarence Spencer Dies at One
Clarence Charles Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Spencer, born Tipton Indiana May 28 1912 died Otterbein June 5 1913 aged one year seven days after pneumonia failed to yield to care and developed tuberculosis. Funeral services were held in Tipton Baptist church with Rev Brage officiating and burial in Tipton cemetery. He is survived by his parents and brother Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Charles Spencer
Wm. Spencer
Tipton
Ind
Otterbein
Little Clarence
Baptist Church
Brage
Walter
Card of Thanks to Spencer and family
We sincerely thank all who contributed flowers during the illness and death of our little one and those who aided us in our moments of sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
A Smooth Robbery at Dr Messner’s Office
A thief entered Dr C T Messner’s office between Friday night and Monday morning and stole a film-pack camera, about $25 in gold, and the doctor’s pipe. The act suggests local talent and warns of potential petty thefts similar to Otterbein’s past incidents. a sharp detective would help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Messner
Otterbein
New Era Club Chartered For Social Activities
A charter granted by the Secretary of State names John Fox, Chas. T. Combs, and J. Herman Wiebers Jr. as incorporators of the New Era Club. The organization aims to arrange pleasure and fishing trips, maintain a club room, and promote social good will among members. Club rooms will be in the Glynn building formerly Rifenberick Paint Emporium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fox
Chas. T. Combs
J. Herman Wiebers, Jr
Glynn
Rifenberick Paint Emporium
Beecher Colt Show Draws Attention on Main Street
The Beecher colt show attracted many spectators on Main Street Saturday afternoon. Judge Daniel Johnston awarded prizes to Beecher mares and colts owned by George Holder, with $7 for first and $3 for second. Gilbert McKinney’s colt won the poorest prize of $10. Dawson and Holder express thanks to all participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Main Street
Beechers
Daniel Johnston
George Holder
Gilbert McKinney
Messrs
Dawson
Holder
Shower for Miss Pearl Hickman at Metsker home
A miscellaneous shower honoring bride elect Miss Pearl Hickman was hosted by Mrs. Carl Metsker and Mrs. Kathryn Donohue last Wednesday. Twenty three guests attended, enjoying games, music, and refreshments while the bride received many useful gifts.
All Day Willow Grove Church Meeting Set for June 15
A correction notes the Willow Grove church All Day meeting date is June 15. Morning program at 10 30 children exercises, lunch at noon, afternoon preaching services. Congregation and friends urged to attend next Sunday the 15th. W F M S met last Thursday afternoon at M S parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Th
Willow Grove Church
M. S. Parsonage
Ming
Harry Kretsehman
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Majestic
Opp
Iardware
Ady PL
Olds Boys
Olds
Burns
Flack Givan
Indianapolis
Uarus & Davis
Collyer
Williamsport
Os Sol Dale Atcadery
Jones
Eras & Davis
Vadh
Burns & Davis Drug Store
John Waefer
Lafayette
Larry Kretschman
D. EF. Richardson
Sloopeston
Tfl
Chas. Magee
Sunday
Sal-Tone
Wonder
Lane
Timothy Hay
Guy P. McKinnis
Thomas
Frankfort
Wilma Waddell
Mary Rowe
Amlisses Clara
Nelle Renite
Burns & Davis
Abram Marlatt
Air
Edd Magee
Lula
Hawkins
Powler
Liana Roby
Sarah Culver
Trankfort
J. L. Smith
Lon McConnell
Carolyn
Mrs
I. E. Switzer
Laura Searight
Nora Ward
Ella Cain
Mrs. Thos. Cain
Edna Wright
Home Hospital
Frank Ward
Pearl Downey
The
Marie
Marguerite Ward
DP Hughes
Everett Brown
Jicbron
Peter Boothroyd
A. E. Robinson
Ashland
Ohio
Albert Bower
Kendall
Connersville
R. 1 Belt
Banker's Association
Slanter
Larry Learming
Romney
Family of
Learning
Chas. Chenoweth
George Barnard, Jr
Vesarkana
Texas
Fowler
Gladys Johnston
Terre Llante
Leona Plifdenbrand
John Martin
Fomers
Mars
Florence Glaze
Dayton
Maul Dougherty
South Bend
Dougherty Bros
Ehuerdwell
Win
Crawford
Everett Buck
Larry Maun
Albert Sherill
Ife
Delphi
War Mendall
Tamilon
Win, Crawford and Wife
J. W. Alkire and
Family
West Side
Joan. Moore
Dr. L. Leamine
John Rust
Churubusca
Phos. Woodhants
Delle Moore
Gladys Wagner
West Lafayette
Fenny Woodhans
Foleyidney
Davis
Otha Nichols
Prof
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Cecil Ginther
George Hinton
Winimac
T. B. Moore
Sue Shearer
A. E. VanNatta
Luther Manly
Kankakee
Charles Shafer
Edwin Smith
George Leighty
Jord Roberts
Independence
Wilbur Boothroyd
Little Neva Roberts
Harry Kretschman
Chicago Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Mulberry
Chas. Schwamberger
St. Elizabeth’s ]Hospital
Lee Fisher
Grand Rapids, Mich
Af. Se. Thurston
Bruce Dougherty
Paul Kyle
Chicago
Will McCabe
Mr. Kyle
Prade
the 3d
Myers
Whitman&Barnes
Burge Hardware
J. A. Swidler
Bloomington
Supt
Swidler
University of Indiana
Burge Hdme
Prank Johnston Land
Enid
Granville
Alex Buck
Rebecca Buck
Byrde Darby
Lawler
Lee Jivans
Miss Darby
Mrs. Jevans
Sarah Darby
Ancil McNinney, Jr
Wilbur Rush
Elmer MecWinney
Joe McKinney
J. I. Wiebers
Medina Township
Warren County
Green Hill
Jacob Mann
Ministerizi Leneth Coats
Mohair
Altimore Clothing House
Lafayetta
Clarence Spencer
New Era Club
Beecher Colt Show
Bank Statement Farmers & Merchants Bank
Jeremian Epwards
J.S. Warp
Cons
L. McKinnis
Farmers & Merchants Bank
State Bank
Indiana
Banks
Trust Cos
Otal Resources
State of
County of
Benton
J. J S. Ward
J.S. Ward
West
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