15 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
1
Obituary notices recount John Harvey’s death aged eighty after a fall and apoplexy, with inquest. W. Kocher of Washington Township and families mourn. Simmon Burke buried at Stilesville. Anna Mons and Maud Caulk mourned. Edna Newlin Chandler dies at Sugar Grove. Chas W Rocker of Avon dies after long illness with two children and a granddaughter listed. multiple funeral details and burial sites noted.
A fragmented quote outlines why Markn Colks send NM for advertising. The gist suggests big city advertisers fear business owners will keep rights in town by advertising. The piece frames this as a push driven by publican nessie in the neighborhood.
Commissioner A Seeney named executor of George Lenk estate with 12,000 bond. Cleo A Flint named administrator of John Rogers estate with 2,500 bond. Geo A Nash named administrator of Oscar A Nash estate with 4,090 bond.
Earl B. Hill of Indianapolis wed Thelima D. Watt of Brownsburg. James C. Weddie of Stoatclair tied with Iona Hayes of Montclair. Phillip TL Carroll of Indianapolis married Eric E. Golder of Indianapolis. Foster Stewart of North Salem paired with Ila Wood of North Salem. Herbert M. Gusn of Indianapolis wed Vernetta Ellis of Danville. Fred A. Foster of Indianapolis married Helen F. Liebr of Indianapolis.
For sale broom corn seeds of the standard variety suitable for planting. Also dwarf variety seeds offered. Pigeons available. Seller: John Wileman, Bridgeport, Indiana.
Wendell Stephenson has been chosen to lead the Union Sunday School teachers training class at Clayton. About fifty members from various churches will participate in the program.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the sickness and death of our darling Edna. Wm. Fayden and family.
Indiana campaign manager Harry G. Hogan reports strong activity for Leonard Wood with district leaders building organization and volunteers working hard. Legislator T Laughlin endorses Wood citing economy and reform, War Mothers and DAR members also back Wood, praising his military credentials and readiness for peace.
Oye Watch Juniors Purple and White at the Field Meet in Danville this Saturday. Senior class aims to present a top lyceum lecture course next year. Details to be announced. Senior play at the Opera House last Friday was a great success.
Plainfield Lodge 653 FF and A M will confer the Fellowcraft degree at its meeting next Tuesday evening April 20. LaRue Davis, acting master W A Rushton secretary. O W Negus and family move to the Carter estate on South Vine Street. CARNINE AND SON advertise a good meal in Plainfield. Geo O Sullivan attends Indiana University. Dana Mattern and daughter Leota buy Ira Holsclaw bungalow on So Center Street and will occupy it this fall. Miss Thelma Negus convalesces from tonsilectory operation.
The Linotype Company that types the Messenger was forced to shut down due to a railroad strike, requiring omission of substantial news in this issue. Operators report extreme effort just to publish and hope for improvement before the next issue.
A note invites residents to a March night event at the Guernsey world library in Haesda on April 27. Organizers seek attendance to support the county and the local dairy cattle celebration amid festive preparations.
An important Franchise League meeting is planned for Tuesday April 20 at the regular time in the library. A report from the Indiana Franchise League convention in Indianapolis last week will be presented. Attendance is urged and visitors are welcome.
A long obituary notices the death of Mrs Aliss Chandier born of Culvin, wife of a soldier, who died after an influenza attack in February 1920 and a later throat illness. She bore a daughter Marjorie Louise on February ith and passed away March 9 following blood poisoning. She was a Quaker, loved wife and daughter, with family mourning her loss and gratitude for community support. The notice names her husband Calvin Chandier and Lenora Newlin family.
The Plainfield High School senior class presents the play The Noble Outcast at the K P Opera House. Mrs Swindler coached the cast including Lucille Dickson Dorothy Carter Helen Bradford James Stephens Raymond Phillips Theo Tornadas and Paul Barlow. Baccalaureate at Friends Church Sunday with Rev Pare from M P church delivering the sermon. Music by the choir. Next week features more events and a final performance Friday April 30.
Mr and Mrs 8 B Strout and family thank supporters for kindness during the sickness and death of our sister and aunt Ruth Ann Simmons.
The Friends Sunday School gathers at 9 30 a m with an adults class on The Victory of Gideon's Band. Special opening exercises precede worship at 10 00 a m. An evening service is canceled due to the baccalaureate service.
Regular service at M E Church next Sunday with Sunday School at 9 30 led by R G Edwards and a 10 30 preaching. Baccalaureate sermon for the High School Sunday evening at the Friends church with the theme The Call of the Ages. W L Hargrave pastor.
Sunday services begin at 9 30 a m with Sunday School led by Supt Rammel. Preaching at 10 30 a m on After Easter Pentecost and evangelistic service at 7 30 p m on The Blind Man's Creed. Four Minute Speakers discuss The New World Movement. All welcome.
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