Mrs Sarah Gephart Celebrates 89th Birthday in Hast Otterbein
Mrs. Sarah Ann Gephart marked her eighty ninth birthday at home in Hast Otterbein. She counts 56 grandchildren 73 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild living in Troy Ohio. Several relatives attended including Err Stewart Henry Manley Thos Johnson Opal and others. two great grandchildren were born on her birthday Lora McKinzie and Sadie Spiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Gephart
Hast Otterbein
Gephart
Troy
Ohio
Lora McKinzie
Pine Village
Sadie Spiker
Err
Death of Abraham L. Shambaugh Revered Tippecanoe Figure
Abraham L. Shambaugh, a renowned Tippecanoe and Benton counties figure, died suddenly at his son Charles Shambaugh’s garage on south Sixth Street in Lafayette due to heart neuralgia. Born August 28, 1847, he spent most of his life on the farm before moving to West Lafayette about twenty years ago. He left a widow Mary Myers and five children, with funeral services held at his West Lafayette home led by Dr. George W. Switzer, burial in Montmorenci cemetery.
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Abraham L. Shambaugh
Tippecanoe
Benton
Charles
South Sixth Street
Lafayette
Charles Shambaugh
Mr. Shambaugh
Shambaugh
Here
West Lafayette
Mary Myers
F. O. Brake
Colorado Springs
Colo
Homer Aiken
Newport
Ind
Charles E
Ethel and
Lynn Shambaugh
Mesdames
Nancy Jakes
Margaret Brown
Barbara Edwards
George W. Switzer
Montmorenci Cemetery
Rowe Johnston Nuptials Pair Wed At Parents Home
Earl L Johnston son of John L Johnston and Helen R Rowe daughter of Charles Rowe were married Wednesday night at the bride’s parents home. The Methodist ceremony featured readings by Dr N A Chamberlain Lafayette with Mendelssohn Wedding March and Mesquite Flowers music. Attendants Vera Fowler Loyd M Frazier Kathleen Rowe Louise Leaming Enid Johnston sang O Perfect Day. A three course luncheon followed and the couple will reside on the groom’s farm after December 15 joining friends in wishing them good fortune. Both graduates of the local high school in 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Johnston
John L. Johnston
Helen R. Rowe
Charles
Frederick Rowe
N. A. Chamberlain
Lafayette
Vera Fowler
Loyd M. Frazier
Kathleen Rowe
Louise Leaming
Enid Johnston
Ephraim Lemming Dies at 71 in Medina Township
Ephraim Lemming longtime Medina Township resident and Civil War veteran of the 116th Indiana Volunteer Infantry died Tuesday at Green Hill at age 71. He leaves a widow two sons Harrison and Guy a daughter Mrs Benjamin Shores of Lafayette and two daughters Mrs John Grole Green Hill and Mrs Pearl Ellis of Morocco. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Green Hill U B church at 2 30 p m with burial in Davis Cemetery.
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Ephraim Lemming
Medina Township
Green Hill
Altho
Mr. Lemming
116Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Harrison
Guy
Benjamin Shores
Lafayette
Stern
John Grole
Pearl Ellis
Morocco
Taylor
Green Hill U. B
Davis Cemetery
Delightful Party for Miss Westfall at Montmorenci
Miss Fannie and Delle Miller hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at their Montmorenci home to honor Miss Mabelle Westfall of Lafayette and celebrate her approaching nuptials. The decor featured chrysanthemums and a two course luncheon complemented a fruit and jelly shower. A large attendance enjoyed the afternoon.
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Fannie
Delle Miller
Montmorenci
Mabelle Westfall
Lafayette
Mesdames
C. W. Davis
Lee Evans
R. W. Pierce
Fanny
J. W. McFarland
Who's Got a Gun The Editor Faces Delinquent Debts
A county editor recalls carrying a Winchester and walking the street to deliver it to an owner. Delinquent subscribers misread his move as aggression and demanded payment from everyone he met. One man wiped out ten years of debt, while the editor found hay, potatoes, wood, and turnips at the office upon return. Authorities or parties are not named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Iishimo
Methodist Church Prayer Meeting and Revival Address
The Methodist Episcopal Church holds a Wednesday 7:00 p m prayer meeting. No preaching next Sunday due to revival at Armstrong Chapel. Mr C Pyke of Lafayette to address the Brotherhood at 7:00 p m. Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Pastor A A Dunlavy urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Chapel
C. Pyke
Lafayette
Brotherhood
A. Dunlavy
United Brethren Church Prayer Meeting and Services
Prayer meeting held Thursdays at 7:00 p m and Sunday services with Sunday school at 10:00 a m. Preaching at 7:00 p m. W B Taylor is the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
W. B. Taylor
Thanksgiving Notes From Oxford And Nearby Towns
Local items show McConnel spending Thanksgiving with his parents in Oxford and Miss Maude Alvey visiting from Brook. Several families share holiday visits, harvests, and hospitalities across Lafayette, Williamsport, Monticello, and nearby households. The Ruth Circle bazaar is planned for December 12 at the U B church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnel
Oxford
Miss Maude Alvey
Brook
Earl Johnston Shower Highlights Stag Party At Frazei
Friends and classmates hosted a stag party and shower for Earl L. Johnston at Loyd M. Frazier’s home. A noon multi course dinner preceded a lively celebration for the prospective bridegroom, with guests including Merle Clement, John Keller, Everett Johnston, Leonard Hildenbrand, Floyd Kennedy, Wm Crawford, Harry Mann and Elmer Adwell Sr. The event featured a playful rake hoe pitch fork shower and festive revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl L. Johnston
Loyd M. Frazier
Dan Cupid
Merle Clement
Lafayette
John Keller
Everett Johnston
Leonard Hildenbrand
Floyd Kennedy
Wm, Crawford
Harry Mann
Elmer Adwell
Mrs Ira Timmons Breaks Rib in Porch Fall
Mrs Ira Timmons suffers a broken rib after a scuffle with Ralph Gephart on the porch during a Monday afternoon celebration at Mrs Sarah Gephart's home. She remains confined to bed with slower than expected recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Gephart
Ira Timmons
Ralph Gephart
Mra.mons
E Do
Otterbein Druggist Sells Adler-i-ka Remedy
Burns and Davis hold the Otterbein agency for Adler-i-ka a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy famed for curing appendicitis. One dose relieves sour stomach gas and constipation. quick action noted. Bowles and Abel truck ran 132 miles Sunday night to Monday afternoon. Five hog loads to Lafayette and additional shipments to local buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns & Davis
Otterbein Agency
Adler-ika
Bowles & Abel
Lafayette
John Christopher
W. M. Baugher
Mr. Jordan
Aydelotte
Railways to Charge for Folders to Cut Expenses
Railroads announce payment for railway folders once given free to travelers. The change aims to curb large item costs. each folder may cost one or two cents, reflecting a shift in passenger practices and railway revenue.
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Frank Williams
Indianapolis
Sun Office
Death
Cael
Opp Hardware Co
Montmorency
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jacob Griffin
Chas. Griffin and Family
Flora McKinney
Williamsport
The
Ruth Circle
U. B
Ahy
A. B. Allen
Opp Hardware Store
Floy Hickman
Hoopeston, Ill
Mark Cardiff
Frank Perigo
Chas. Dodson
Fowler
D. A. Messner
Market Reports
Otterbein Business Mens’ Association Club
E. W. Allen
Dr. Leaming
Clarks Hill
Hunter Leaming
Newton Perigo
Nellie
Harvey, Ill
L. H. Perigo
Henry Watson
Je. Vz Gougar
Walcott
S Ther
Altimothy
Chenoweth & Bro
H. F. Stephen
East Otterbein
City Hotel
Rose Ward
Purdue
F. J. Ward
Lawrence Ward
Peoria
Nora Ward
Harry Fostrum
Ruth
Dr. C. C. Chenoweth
An ’ Ae I
Ernest Gephart
Will Burns
Sigma Pi Brothers
Wm. Cheak
Monticcilo
Nora Balle
John Alvey
Emma ‘Alvey
Gilboa
Ernest VanDervort
J. D. Timmona
Toe Gibson
Mrs. van Dervort
W. Baker
Frankfort
Richard Heavison
H. 8. Baker
Dr. Baker
Denun Beach
Cal
W. S. Waddell
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Sigma Pi
Earl Johnston
Otterbein Druggist
the Farmers & Merchants Bank
Otterbein
Indiana
Jeremiats Edwards
Chas. L. McKinnis
J.S. Ward
Cashié
APTAL
Reng
Mann & Kretschmar
Gentral
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