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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1922
Page
8
Local lumber yard invites townspeople to view home plans and price ranges to dispel rumors about expensive building materials. Store promises to provide concrete figures to help families decide if home construction is feasible.
Tilghman Hunt Stanley born August 14 1873 in Coatesville Indiana died June 12 1922 in Indianapolis at 48. He moved to Plainfield young and joined Plainfield Christian church at 17 later Downey Ave Christian church. He married Orpha J. Jordan March 10 1897 and had Norris Arminta Stanley. Survived by wife Norris daughter sister Mrs R A Gephart brother Emory Stanley and many relatives. He was described as faithful charitable and Christ guided. The obituary notes lasting memory of his life of unselfishness. Ruth Ann Compton born August 26 1867 near Bridgeport died June 13 1922 at 54 survived by husband Albert M Harvey daughter Jennie Belle two sisters two brothers and many friends.
Legal notice shows Mabelle C Jackson versus Howard R Nicholas and others in Putnam County with a motion for change of venue. Maude Wilson and others sue Jennie Cornell and others for partition.
James L. Randel appointed executor of the estate of Wm. R. Harris, deceased. Bond set at $4,000 with Nicodemus Harris and George W. Brill as sureties.
State of Indiana brings charges against Joseph W. Sel vage Otto Slater and Otis Johnson for alleged violations under state chemist label law and liquor laws. Proceedings reference state statutes and enforcement actions.
William Grainger Jr of Indianapolis and Susie J Ritter of Brownsburg applied for a marriage license. The pair are listed in the public notice as filing for nuptials in the state.
Bernard L Fisher of Bloomingdale transfers to Gladys. Woody of Indianapolis to Frieda Hoppe of Plainfield. Fred Weber of Plainfield to Owen Ely of Brooklyn to Esther Hiss of Plainfield.
Miss Esther Hiss, newly married, was guest of honor as Iva Inman hosted a towel shower with embroidered tea towels. Rambler roses and honeysuckle set a pink and white dining room theme, and a bride cupid centerpiece accompanied heart shaped foods. Several local residents and visitors shared in the event and following gatherings.
The undersigned Alson Pointer is named administrator by the Hendricks County Circuit Court to manage the estate of Sarah A Pointer deceased. The estate is stated to be solvent. Date June 17 1922.
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