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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1922
Page
8
A speaker debates clothing costs and weather changes in a colloquial narration. He weighs two piece versus union suits, fearing shared risks of loss and cold weather while seeking affordable options for summer and winter attire. He recalls a cold wind that damaged clothes and worries about finances and health.
A quotation highlights progress as the greatest reality, noting improvement stems from continual human effort. The author references J. L. Garvin and urges remembrance of persistent advancement across all points.
A reflective remark contrasts personal ignorance with the astonishment at another’s lack of awareness. The speaker notes people rarely doubt their own knowledge yet are surprised by others ignorance of what they themselves do.
Colonial recipe describes preparing tongue by simmering and roasting with carrots onions olives and parsley. It covers skin removal thickening with flour cornstarch and tomato sauce, plus a barley and sugar dessert method and a vanilla flavored barley corn syrup mixture.
Milwaukee Sentinel notes how a berry plant sends tiny rootlets to pierce bark and secure rootholds. The method yields multiple attempts over days, with telegraph wires cited as an obstacle while botanists document a successful five jumps in two nights and three days.
A decorum minded jab in the Louisville Courier Journal cites a friend’s uncouth remark about leaving a companion alone in the parlor. The witty exchange involves spitting on rugs and sawdust as a playful domestic quip.
The Washington Township Farmers Institute will be held at the Avon school house on Saturday January 21. A corn show and a baking contest will be held in connection with the institute.
Ed Johnson Clarence Johnson and Ivan Johnson attended a Monday evening concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at the Murat theater. Will Gunn, Ed Johnson’s brother in law, performed with the orchestra. The group dined with Mr. Gunn after the show. One hundred musicians played that evening.
George Rynerson a Clayton millwright and well known in the county died suddenly of acute indigestion Sunday night. He was about 70, a drillmaster in the I O O F lodge at Clayton and Hendricks County. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon. Survived by his widow a son Hershel of Ames Iowa and a grandson in Iowa.
W. O. Mills attended the Indiana State Dairy men's Association and the Indiana Guernsey Breeders' Association gatherings in Lafayette. He was elected president of the State Dairy Association and named first vice president of the Indiana Dairy Marketing Association of Indianapolis.
Edwin McKinney presented his pageant The Ten Virgins in Evansville last Thursday with 100 young businesswomen participating. The production was repeated Monday to another large audience after a strong reception.
The Loyal Daughters of the Christian Sunday School held a social at the home of teacher Mrs. G. G. Cumberworth. Officers elected for the new year include President Ferol Harrison Vice-president Josephine Tucker and secretary-treasurer Florence Caldwell.
Samuel M. Woodward as administrator will privately sell diverse stocks at the law office of Horace L. Hanna in Plainfield Indiana on February 4 1922 at ten in the morning. Stocks listed include First National Bank Amo Mooresville Farmers State Bank Citizens State Bank Hawkins Mortgage Company Keystone Coin Controlling Lock Co Sternwear Tube Supply Co and more with par values mostly 100 or 10 and all cash terms.
In Plainfield on Friday night the question of which team has the better basketball squad will be settled. The seniors will sell concessions at the game and urge generous patronage.
Civil docket notes a venue change for Louise Woodford versus Charles Deitch in Marion County. The Farmers Loan Co. sues Eugene Cummings in foreclosure of a chattel mortgage, with TM judgment against the defendant for 453.75 following trial by jury.
The court records Frank Richardson charged with violating liquor law pleads not guilty. Bond set at 1000 dollars with Mary M Richardson named as surety.
Hazelwood residents hosted and visited many neighbors including Will Boyd and family D 8. Nellie Clements of Indianapolis spent a week with Mrs. James Golden. J Yarin of Franklin College preached at Friendship. Dora Bunch of Clayton stayed with Matilda Hazelwood. George Hodge attended a threshermen meeting in Indianapolis. C O Osborn and family and Sarah Craven visited L W Osborn near Danville.
Baptist revival meetings run nightly at seven with special singing and a children's choir. Weekly topics include Naaman the Syrian Thursday, The Judgment Friday, Deliverance Saturday. Sunday features Sunday school at 9 30, preaching at 10 30, B A P U at 6, and a sermon The Jail Breakers at 7. All are welcome.
The 9:30 a m Sunday School welcomes new scholars under superintendent Fred G Calbert. 10:30 a m sermon on Can Religion be Taught. Music improved under Prof Hamm. 6:15 p m Epworth League with John Wesley Jr chapter read and discussed. 7:00 p m sermon posits What would Elijah’s message be to America today. Wednesday choir practice with a ten minute pastor address. All invited. W F Switer Pastor.
Friends Bible School at 9 30 a m led by B W Anderson. 10 30 a m worship and 6 p m Christian Endeavor on the Application of Christian Principles to Buying and Selling. 7 p m evening worship with special music and sermon on Comradership by Pastor Herbert L Hoffman.
The Plainfield church invites all to hear Andrew F. Hensey fresh from Africa and Congo missions in two sermons at 10 40 a m and 7 30 p m under the Woman's Missionary Society. New and returning Bible School scholars urged to attend with Christian Endeavor at 6 p m on Do Christian Principles Apply to Buying and Selling. Mid week praise prayer and Bible study including drills Wednesday. Minister Ww H HEDGES welcomes all.
Clyde Rogers of Indianapolis Indiana weds Myrtle Meneill of Indianapolis Indiana. Ray W Hiner of New Castle Indiana weds Katherine Pogue of Danville Indiana.
Amanda Minerva Shields Hunter was born June 19 1846 in Owen County Indiana to Joel and Mary Shields. She lived in Marion township Putnam County and Greencastle before moving to Plainfield where she died January 9 1922. Survived by husband Samuel Hunter and daughter Mae, she was a devoted Christian and generous neighbor with deep love for children.
A baby girl Iva Gi Bryant was born near Hall in Morgan County Indiana in the home of Oliver and Maud Bryant. She lived twenty brief years shedding sunshine and gladness in the hearts of many.
Washington Township hosts a farmers Institute at Avon School Building Saturday with a corn show for boys aged 12 to 19 and a baking contest for township girls. prizes range from $6.50 to 50 cents. Judges include John Lux. Ruth Dix oversees awards and contest events feature speeches, demonstrations, and musical selections.
The narrative recalls Iva who moved to Plainfield as a girl, excelled despite illness, and aimed to finish high school with near perfect ranks. She joined the Friends church in 1916, served as Sabbath School organist, and sang in a Christmas chorus. On January 14 she joined the choir invisible.
In loving remembrance of Hazel R F Rees who died January 18 1916. We thank neighbors and friends for kindness during sickness and death of our daughter and sister Iva Bryant and family express gratitude for floral offerings and music. Reverend Huffman and C R Wilson the undertaker cited.
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