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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1922
Page
4
A Plainfield Messenger column notes in February 1922 that misanthropy threads social life. It jokes about why some men marry and quips that alimony is seen by some women as an upgrade to a husband while noting happiness is home made.
The passage argues self-control as a foundation of character and leadership. It asserts that divinity shapes the individual from raw potential into strength through restraint, patience, and inner discipline, enabling personal influence and success.
The piece hails Washington as Father of the Country, noting February 22 as a memorial date. It praises his leadership of the constitutional convention, his presidency, and his lifelong service, contrasting him with later figures and quoting Byron on his enduring fame.
The saying emphasizes the value of confirming a mistake before quitting as much as confirming a correct path before proceeding. It underscores deliberate doubt and decisive action in decision making.
The passage argues that humans, especially youth, seek escape from daily life through dreamlike or unusual experiences. It suggests people pursue new sensations to forget routine and live in fresh situations, imagining revelations and renewed energy.
The passage argues that emotion is natural and useful when properly guided, but today tends toward degeneration. It warns that people seek cheap thrills through crime and indecency, and urges directing emotion rather than suppressing it, to uplift society.
A verse urging humility about faults and self restraint. It lists unfulfilled acts and untapped gifts as a checklist of what the year may hold beyond tomorrow, ending with a mystic farewell and a hopeful horizon.
The Wessenger announces Robert W. Stephenson as a Republican primary candidate for trustee of Guilford Township on Tuesday May 2.
The Messenger reports James W. Noel is a candidate for the recorder’s nomination in Hendricks County subject to the Republican primary on May 2.
John Hume enters the Republican primary race for Hendricks County prosecutor. The nomination hinges on the May 2 primary decision.
Hendricks county voters are informed that Ewing Baird will seek the Republican nomination for county recorder in the upcoming May primary.
Authorized notice names John Masten of Clay Township as a candidate for Clerk of Hendricks County. He runs in the Republican primary on May 2.
George A Johnson of Lincoln named as clerk in Hendricks county subject to the decision of the Republican primary on May 2.
William Layton Deweese born January 28 1857 near West Newton Marion County Indiana son of Isaac and Lucinda Deweese married Orpha J Dollarhide in 1877. He moved to Plainfield in 1889 worked as a shoemaker then as a leading photographer. He joined Pleasant Baptist Church then Plainfield Baptist Church. He was active in Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows. He died January 26 1922 two days before his 65th birthday leaving wife daughter Cora and grandchildren Dorris Gladys and others.
Ralph J Bly treasurer presents the 1921 financials for Plainfield Indiana showing General Fund on hand 2606.52 and receipts 3469.23 with expenditures 3373.87 totaling 6075.75 Electric Fund shows on hand 2701.88 receipts 1686.63 2397.27 and expenditures 1806.58 totaling 406? etc.
Charles Clark of Center Township announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Hendricks County with May 2 primary decision pending.
For assessor nominating notices the name R. M. Shirley is listed as a candidate for the nomination of Assessor of Hendricks County subject to the Republican primary on May 2.
Alvin Woodward of Liberty County faces a critical decision as the Republican primary unfolds on May 2. Officials emphasize the importance of voter choice and party alignment in the upcoming ballot.
A London answer recounts wartime observations of flu striking a west African voyage crew after a dense mist. Treatments included cinchona bark and ammonia. The piece links male-dominant cases to hats, turbans, and vigor drained by daily labor, noting Vienna and London authorities on gender patterns in epidemics.
A circus man says an elephant steps carefully and holds one secure point before moving. The piece argues that business people should adopt this cautious approach, avoid seeing a world of crooks, and build trust while avoiding excessive humility. It cites a Forbes Magazine anecdote about personal growth.
The Farmers' Loan Co. sues Raymond R. McDaniel for possession of real estate and damages. Hiram C. Ebert and others sue Joseph Smith on note. Charles V. Sears sues Webster Cy Rose on note. John D Rhodes sues Jerry Key and Everett R. Robards on account.
State of Indiana accuses Lesley Gentry in a wife desertion case. Bond set at $1,000 with Albert M. Gentry as surety.
Joseph W. Springer of Elizabeth town and Anita Rosalie Williams of Danville obtained a marriage license.
Mrs Florence Halt and daughter from Center Valley visited her ill mother Mrs Rosa Jenkins. Mrs John Poland recovering well after surgery at Dr Thomas hospital. Attendees from here at Bridgeport M E church event. Chas Urban and Mrs Chris Urban guests of George Urban family. Miss Bessie Underwood of Wildwood visiting Mrs Hazel Price. George Clodfelter and family and Fred McGuire with Mr and Mrs David McGuire on Rockville road. Miss Lucile Truax returned from Anderson after her father fell ill and died.
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