Sinking Spring Church History and Lost River Church Origins
The article traces Sinking Spring Church from early Baptist roots with William Pope and Jonathan Jones, noting Pastors from 1813 to 1850 and the building of church houses in 1841 1861 and later. It also details Lost River Church formed in 1872 at Vid Onton with Deacons, pastors, and the 1873 church building, summarizing historical membership and temple events through 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Nubiitt
Sinking Spring Church
William Pope
Jonathan Jones
Tle
Carpenters Creek Church
Madison County
Sipking Spring
Orst
Sinking Spring
Elorel Js
Drefer
Jonathan James
Gr Jes Sands
James Strickland
Wesley Poleco
F. W. Mattax
William Guterie
James L. Noulit
P.T Oliphant
Charles T. Chastain
Stokley Spring
Lost River Church
Washington County
Indicon
Mioteters
Comcil
Providence
Rock Springs
Unity
Linkfox Spring
Stampers Creek
Samuel McMahan
T. N. Robertson
Presvstery
Anuaysl
Chastain
Wesley Polson
J. BR. Chastain
Jobn A. Chestain
Ureen Chastain
Conscription Law Provisions and Early National Guard Draft Plan
Congress approves selective draft for males 21 to 30 with registrations and exemptions. It calls for expanding the regular army, National Guard conscription, initial 50 000 men, up to 540 000 if needed, and potential four divisions of volunteers. Pay rises for enlisted men. Liquor sale near camps prohibited. Separate brief notes a fire at Capt. James K. Stucker’s home, contained by buckets before fire company arrival.
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Congress
National Guard
Twe Roosevelt
James K. Stucker
Methodist Campaign Brings Rallies Across County
The Methodist Episcopal Church Mobilizing Campaign runs this week with meetings in Orleans Wesley Chapel Ames Highland Paoli and Orleans M E Church. Rev W L Alexander leads tomorrow morning sessions at the county seat while Rev W G Morgan of New Albany speaks in the evening at Wesley Chapel. Nearby, Mr and Mrs George W Apple hosted visitors including Mrs Wm Overby and families at their Unionville home last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Orleans
Wesley Chapel
Fonds and Faucetts Chapel
Ames and Highland
Paoli M. E
Orleans M. i
W. L. Alexander
John Poucher
W. G. Morgan
New Albany
George W. Apple
Unionville
Wm. Overby
William Davis
W. C. Hammond and Son
Leo
James Hammond
Nancy Hammond
Raymond and
Clarence
Orville Wells
Zadie Apple
Zelma Ferguson
Voter Registration Notice for Orange County 1917
Notice demands all voters in Orange County Paoli Indiana register between June 21 and August 20 1917 excluding Sundays and legal holidays. Registration may be done in person by the board or by mailed or delivered application. failure to register bars voting for delegates to the Constitutional Convention. This includes all votes by male and female residents. Witnessed by Charles T. Brown Clerk Orange Circuit Court. Also contains a note about cold remedies and a Chamberlains Cough Remedy endorsement.
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Orange County
Court House
Paoli
Indiana
Bing
County Board of Registration Commissioners
Paol
Lodinana
Thi
Charles T. Brown
Oragoe Circuit Court
Helix Bridge bids invited by Orange County Board
Notice from Orange County Indiana commissioners invites sealed bids by 2 pm on Monday June 4 1917 for construction of the Helix Bridge over Flat Lick Creek in Greenfield Township. Options include a steel or reinforced concrete design with concrete floor and abutments. Bond required. Board may reject all bids and re advertise. Paoli May 15.
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Board of Commissioners of
Orange County
Indiana
Flat Lick Creek
Greenfield Township
Auditor’s Office
Said County
Central Minnesota real estate and ad highlights
Benton Co. Real Estate Co. markets diversified farming lands in central Minnesota with low terms and Northern Minnesota options. Also note a skin ointment advertisement and rental offer for furnished rooms at the Variety Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Benton Co. Real Estate Co
Sauk Ktapids
Notice to Contractors for Gravel Road Damages
Notice to contractors and builders in Orange County Indiana. The county commissioners will claim damages of ten dollars per day for each day beyond the completion deadline for gravel and macadamized road work. The board and contractor will determine damages, and the county may withhold payment from the contractor. Bids to be addressed to Stephen Son, Orange County Auditor, Paoli Indiana. The board reserves the right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea of the Board of Commissioner
Itt Paoli
Board of Commissioners of
Orange County
Indiana
Mo Stephenson
Aditoror
Paoli
Boon Reserve
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Hanna
Chas. M. Ham, Lumber and Coal Co. Paoli, and
Baptist Church History
Wesley Polsot
Wiliam Guthrie
Poleon
W.W. Greene
W. Kater
Marion Mitchell
James V. Wolfe
J. B. Hardy
A. S. Chastain
O P. Danner
Win C. Mancock
Thos. T Frantz
Clarch House
Buit
Loet River
Association
T“Morise Somers
Ailinth Kister Co
Burford
Lnatmidar Onc
Scar Standeford
Ceee Eee
HS Recorder's
Sheriff's Per
Eap
Bimer Searelt
Surveyor's
HarryeKtek
WIS Burford
Ceeeees
SAB
Claude Wh Crugswellaw
Vinude Bcogsuch Ee
Jaastor
Be Boyd
Jackson Township
Klause 'Hooger Telephone Co
Artie Freeman
Burroughs Acid Machine Co
All
Hoosier Telephone Coo
Bob Welk Oo
Corking Chemical Co
WU County Asylum Loyd Applesae
Ells Bros
Wee
WEB
Webster
Ccce
BS Orphan Poor
Indianapolis Orphan Asylum
State Instituthors
Stet
Ccc Ees
Iodinoa Vuberculosis Hospital
C Gruber
Progress Examiner
Oh Couunty
Frank Davidson
Hoosier Telephone Co
Grigsby Bridge
TVA
Cgruber
Cetsea
Harry Kirk
Paoli Township
Lenkfore & Lankford
Lick
Jesse Carnes
Harry KN
Stampers Creeg
Himer
James DP Worrell
Indianapolis
Arthur McCaré
Nancy Kirk
Stephenann
Stephenson
Frank King
Hank
Chamberlain's Cobalt
Adv
Stoy
Moley
Baker Road
North East
Orleans Townships
Grange Countie
Plas
Board of Commissioners
M. Stephenson
Erty
Orville
Orleans, Ind
Aaron Maris
B. V. Rhodes
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