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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1921
Page
4
Hendricks Circuit Court May term 1921. Charles G. Brown and A. M. Pointer as executors filed final account for William Pointer deceased. Court will hear July 10 1921. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to contest or prove heirship and claims.
The 1921 statement lists publisher Harry Inman and Ivan Inman of Plainfield as owners. Managing and current editors show none. Bondholders and security holders at 1 percent or more are none. Notarized by C. M. Javens on June 9 1921 with commission through Jan 8 1924.
The Tristan da Cunha island is hailed as an unspoiled haven of rest with no money, lawyers, doctors, or policemen. The chaplain from the cruiser Danmouth recounts scarce stores, self sufficiency, and a hardy, insular people living largely on potatoes fish cattle and eggs with little desire to leave.
A curious puzzle describes a brass kettle used as a travel conveyance in India to ford shallow streams. The mystery centers on whether the man's legs appear through the bottom of the pot or are doubled under him, inviting readers to solve the image riddle.
The U S Naval Academy at Annapolis was founded in 1845 on Fort Severn land. It moved to Newport in the Civil War era, returned in 1865, and since 1908 has undergone extensive rebuilding making it highly equipped. The four year course includes sea time and graduates become navy ensigns.
Leader Weber at Columbus Barracks reports an influx of requests for saxophone instruction among 100 army hornblowers. The War Department notes mixed views on the musical craze as bandsmen rehearse in a bombproof building to safely practice strident jazz melodies.
Budapest officials say 15 personal crisis reports are filed daily due to cold and hunger. A former army officer killed himself after bringing home little wood and provisions and kissing his wife and three children, while another ex-officer spent 500 crowns on a single meal before hanging himself at home.
Oakley Berry of Brazil visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs L L Pike and children Joseph and Margaret from near Plainfield stopped by. S S Craven and wife visited Mrs Mary Reeves and family. E V Milhon and wife spent Sunday with Emory Milhon and family. Art Wright and wife from Indianapolis visited Dr Wright and wife. C O Osborn and family visited Hershel Lambert and family near Mooresville. Arthur Kersham and family spent Sunday with William Berry and family. Joe Thompson and wife and James Thompson from Indianapolis visited John Thompson and family.
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