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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1921

Page

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Bounty Meeting of K of P Lodges Feb 25 at Plainfield

Hendricks county Ix Lodge of P Lodges holds an all county third degree at Castlehall Plainfield February 25 to celebrate the seventh Obytivian anniversary. Grand Master at Arms Jenuer Bassett of Shelbyville will give the anniversary address. Refreshments will follow as renovations continue on Castle Hall and the lodge plans redecorating the opera house soon. Eight candidates were given the page degree Wednesday night. a second degree session is set for Friday at 7:00.

Hendricks County Castlehall Plainfiel Jenuier Bassett Shelbyville Castle Hall

Plainfield P H S Triumph Over Mooreville in Easy Win

P H S Five defeated Mooreville 25 to 18 in a one-sided game at Mooreville. The Plainfield team then traveled to Valley Hills for a rematch, seeking revenge after an earlier Valley win, but a double foul altered the game and Valley forfeited 11 to 6. Avon Independents beat Tilden 82 to 3 last Saturday.

P. If. 5 Mooreville Mooresville Plainfield Vasley Hills Valley Moor Trish Brownsburg Avon Independents Tilden

Notice of Guernsey milk and dairy product delivery

Beginning Friday February 18 the herd of pure Guernseys will supply JH cream and butter to W W R Elliott's grocery for sale. The milk is praised for flavor color high butter fat and tuberculin tested health. Parsons and Sons urge trial of this high grade product.

W.W. R. Elliott Guernsey N. FF. Parsons and Sons

Poultry Show Prizes for Fred M Breedlove

Fred M. Breedlove won awards at the Indianapolis poultry show with three birds in recent entries. He placed fourth in a cockerel class of 23 and took second and sixth in pullet classes of 20 entries. Breedlove also was elected vice president of the State Rhode Island club.

Fred M. Breedlove Indianapolis Mr. Breedlove Rhode Island

Mr and Mrs Wendell Stanley guest of Alva Stanley family

Mr and Mrs Wendell Stanley were Sunday guests of Alva Stanley and family, spending the afternoon with relatives.

Wendell Stanley Alva Stanley and Family

Legion Tonight At Wapeekeewa Club House

American Legion meeting scheduled for tonight at 800 Wapeekeewa Club House. All ex servicemen invited regardless of enrollment status.

The American Legion Wapeekeewa Club

Baptist Church Announces Speakers and Sunday School

The Baptist church reports 9:30 Sunday school under A. P. Barlow with rising attendance and weekly features. Rev. A J Vining D of Franklin College will speak Monday and Tuesday nights February 21 and 22 on Is America Safer. All are invited.

A. P. Barlow Echool A. J. Vining Pranklin College The Baptist Church America

Church School And Cantata Rehearsal Reminder

Bible school session urges punctual attendance and enrollment updates. The event notes an orchestra progress and invites all believers to the Loris table. A social meeting led by Mrs. Leona Jordan discusses Rewards of Faithfulness. Easter Cantata rehearsal scheduled Friday at 7 30 and Sunday 2 50. participants encouraged to attend.

Bible School Cominiunion Loris Leona Jordan

Sabbath School and Church Notices Mix In Obituary Tone

The column promotes Sabbath school study and sunset services with a Washington Day memorial theme Voices from the Dust. It urges attendance at the first quarter conference and a church dinner for men of the Methodist congregation while offering oblique remarks on obituaries and community devotion. It invites readers to attend 9 30 and 10 30 services and to join the Sunday school and church events.

Wim. F. Switzer Ladies of the Aid Society

Christ All and In All Sermon Preached Next Sunday

The subject Christ All and In All will be considered by the pastor at 6 15 P M. The young people are invited to the church social committee will host. Asa Swelsey will report on his visit to the holy land. Services February 27 led by the parishioners. The women of the church will conduct the service. Full programs to follow.

Chk Tieg ALR Asa Swelsey Tiery Land Colorado Tie Pp Siarch

Obituary of Albert W Wantland from Indiana roots to final voyage

Albert W Wantland born near Wavianville Bartholomewe county Indiana March 30 1861 died February 13 1921 at age 40 years 10 months 18 days He lived most of his life in Hendricks county He married Emily J Little August 31 1884 they had one son Calvin After Emily died he married Clara Stephenson February 16 1805 Six children Robert G Leslie Roy Bessie Kenneth Ruth with Calvin present except Leslie Also sister Mrs Leslie Thayer of Colorado and grandson Calvin Wantland Jr He had chronic illness culminating in October disease He expressed peace in final days with Tennyson lines

Albert W. Wantland John W Mary Wantland Wavianville Bartholomewe County Indiana Hendricks County Emily J. Little Calvin Clara Stephenson Robert G Gary Ind Leslie Roy Bessie Skenneth Ruth Leslie Thayer Colorado Calvin Wantland Wantland Tennyson

Luncheon and club activities shared by Thursday group

The Thursday club hosted husbands at Mrs. Ralph Biv's home with pressed chicken salad and cake. A music and games segment followed. Other notes list upcoming meetings, officer elections, and programs for the General and Civic departments with several hostesses and speakers.

Ralph Biv

Farmers Meet in Guilford Township Debates Farm Living

At the Guilford township farmers meeting held last Thursday at the library, twenty two attended due to bad roads. With no judges, the audience decided the vote on the question whether it is better for a farmer to live on the farm the negative side won. A March meeting was scheduled and a committee to recruit new members was authorized.

Guilford Township

Wapeekeewa Club Meeting Set for Sunday

Regular meeting of the Wapeekeewa Club scheduled for Sunday February 20 at 2 p.m. All members urged to attend for important business.

Wapeekeewa Club

Appointed Inspector Leads Mobile Meat and Milk Service

Roger Davis has been appointed head of meat and milk inspection in Mobile Alabama where he now resides. A graduate of Indiana Veterinary College he served as a government inspector of meats during the war for two years bringing experience to Mobile residents.

Roger Davis Mobile Ala Davis Indiana Veterinary College

Plainfield hosts J O O F encampment meeting

The J O O F Encampment of Plainfield will host a special meeting this Saturday evening with a degree team from the Metropolitan Encampment of Indianapolis. The team will confer three degrees on a class of six candidates, as Plainfield lodge members attended a county meeting in Danville where the second degree was conferred.

Plainfield Metropolitan Indianapolis Plainfield Lodge Danville

Obituary notices from Indiana parish and family details

Lucinda Wime Deweese mother of two sons and protector of the Mt Gilliad church passes at eighty nine in Plainfield. She leaves grandchildren great grandchildren and many friends with a life of devotion to Christian service. Also Mrs Sarah Trickle aged 83 dies of dropsy in Rochester after months of illness. Survivors include children and relatives, with funeral arrangements in Rochester and Laketon.

Lucinda Wime David and Iuchel Wime West Newton Marion County Indiana Plainfield Isaac B. Deweese Arthur William Laton Christ Christian Church Mt. Gilliad Tommie Lockhart Lucinda Deweese Cora Deweese Dorris Gladys Roach R. W. Lewis Indianapolis Emma Masten Amo Minnie Golliday Jakinda Deweese

Public Auction of Household Goods by Mrs Elizabeth Stadiey

Mrs Elizabeth Stadiey will sell household goods at a public auction on the farm beginning Saturday February 26 at 1 o clock. The sale promises a selection of items from a rural residence. Proceeds will be used to settle estate obligations.

Elizabeth Stadiey

Notice to Master Masons Meeting Feb 22 at 7:40

NOTICE TO F A M There will be a meeting of Master Masons at the Temple Tuesday evening February 22 at 7 40 Ray Grimes W M.

Temple Ray Grimes W. M

Death Claims Life of Plainfield Man Albert Wantland

Albert W. Wantland aged 59 died of tuberculosis Sunday morning February 13 at his Plainfield home after years of illness. He was born near Waymanville Indiana and spent most of his life in Hendricks county. Survived by wife Clara and six children Robert Roy Bessie Kenneth Ruth Calvin. one infant son Leslie died. Funeral held Tuesday February 15 at home with Rev Clyde Watson. interment at Hill cemetery.

Albert W. Wantland Plainfield Mr. Wantland Waymanville Bartholomew County Indiana John W Mary Wantland Hendricks County Clara Wantland Robert G Roy Bessie Kenneth Ruth Calvin Leslie Leslie Thayer Colorado Calvin Wantland, Jr Clyde Watson Ernest Heringlake W. A. Rushton Watson Hinzel Dixon Hill

Gail Plyley Marries Delbert Vaughn at Chillicothe Ceremony

Gail Plyley wed Delbert Vaughn in a noon ceremony at the Plyley home Chillicothe Ohio Rev Wm C A Tonson officiated with sixteen relatives and friends Regina Plyley sang and Goldie Ryan played Lohengrin. The couple toured by motor and will reside at Church and Carter streets after visiting Vaughn's parents M E Vaughn. Vaughn served with the AEF in France meeting his bride at Camp Sherman.

Chillicothe Ohio Edward S. Plyley Gail Delbert Vaughn Wm. C. A Tonson Presbyterian Church Regina Plyley Goldie Ryan Washington Court House Lohengrin Mr. Vaughn M. E. Vaughn Church and Carter Streets France Camp Sherman

Civil Docket Includes Damages and Quiet Title Claims

A list of civil actions including damages suits against Mike Mera yity Elmer D. Carra way and First National Bank of Plainfield. Quiet title action by Robert A. Pounds vs Edward Numan et al. Administratrix Nora Miller appointed for Henry C. Miller estate with $2500 bond. State of Indiana cases: Stewart pleads guilty to adultery or Wal ton pleads guilty to issuing bad checks with funds intended to defraud. penalties include fines, costs, and imprisonment.

Chester M. Miller Mike Merayity Leslie Hines Elmer D. Carraway First National Bank of Plainfield Charles I. Weaver, Jr O. D. Frazee Grace Rush Frazee Frank Rush D. Frazee Robert A. Pounds Edward Numan State of Indiana Samuel Stewart George A. Walton Michigan City

Sunday Guests at Walter Barlow Home

The Sunday guests of Walter Barlow and family were Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Louis and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barlow and family.

Walter Barlow Emmet Louis Albert Barlow

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. OF P P.H.S ARD Mickie Lessiay Messi Legion Baptist Christian Methodist W. Anderson Friends Church Etienne Koonen Johnson Vera Griffin Chas. Mattern Robert Bly Euchre Club O. W. Negus Horace Kanna Fannie Cox General Club Charlies ‘Symons Harvey Hessler Don Douglass A. S. Miles Beryl Hadley Federation E. C. Sewall B. C. Vestal B. W. Anderson Charles Barker Rosie Lindley Emma Hiss George Merver Ray Briner Ivan Cox Leota Mattern C. F Sarah Trickle Rochester S. L. Lissick S. C.trickle California Ed Trickle Washington Alvin Trickle Alabama Jesse Trickle Laketon Will Trickle A. M A. W. Wantland Mrs. Trickie Vaughn—Plyley Nora Miller Henry C. Miller Bond C. L. Hunt A. E. Miller
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