Legion Secures New Quarters and Hoosier Bird King Tonight
The American Legion post leases the second floor of the K P Building for a year, plans four rooms as club and assembly space, and will host high class entertainments including Herbert Stockton the Hoosier Bird King tonight with the high school orchestra. A Women’s Auxiliary is to be organized with a meeting Monday night at 7 30 at the Wapukewa Club House for officers and preliminary business. A joint Legion and business men meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 30 at the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Post
Opera House
Herbert Stockton
Wapukewa Club
Legion
Obituary for John Douglass Civil War Veteran of Brownsburg
John Douglass born near Brownsburg August 16 1846 died February 26 1921 aged 74 years 6 months 10 days He married Mary Susan Montgomery July 5 1871 who died April 3 1910 They had four children one died in infancy Surviving children are Harry E Douglass Cleveland Ohio Minnie Barlow Plainfield Nellie Jackson Indianapolis and seven grandchildren He united with the Christian church in Brownsburg and served in the Civil War joining March 18 1864 in Company A 51st Indiana Volunteers discharged December 1865
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Douglass
Isaac
Margaret Steid Douglass
Brownsburg
Mary Susan Montgomery
Harry E. Douglass
Cleveland
Ohio
Minnie Barlow
Plainfield
Nellie Jackson
Indianapolis
Christian Church
51St Reg. Ind
Men’s Banquet Hosted by M. E. Church Ladies Aid
The Men’s Missionary Society members and constituents were entertained by the Ladies’ Aid Society last Friday. An elegant dinner was served and praised by the men. After-dinner speeches were delivered by Fred Calbert Rev Meridith and guests Charles Calbert H R Carter and Frank Johnston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Calbert
Meridith
Charles Calbert
H. R. Carter
Frank Johnston
Dope Buckets and Upsets Mark Indiana Tourney Preview
The Messenger previews the sectional tournament with a playful dope bucket metaphor. It predicts Plainfield and Martinsville opener, Morgantown, Mooresville, Eminence advancing, and Plainfield facing the Terre Haute winner in Bloomington, noting upsets and strong rivalries throughout the Morgan County teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Martinsville
Plainfield
Monrovia
Morgan County
Paragon
Mooresville
Morgantown
Stilesville
Liton
North Salem
Amo
Danville
Clayton
Avon
Eminence
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Civil War veteran John Douglass dies in Indianapolis
John Douglass age 74 died of heart trouble at City Hospital Indianapolis after several weeks illness. He served in the Indiana Infantry Company A during the Civil War. A painter by trade, he lived most of his life in Plainfield and is survived by three children Harry of Cleveland Nellie Jackson of Indianapolis and Mrs Henry Barlow of this place. Funeral services were held at Rushton's chapel with Rev S L Hssick officiating and pallbearers listed. Burial followed at Maple Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Douglass
City Hospital
Indianapolis
Douglass
Indiana Infantry
Plainfield
Harry
Cleveland
Nellie Jackson
Henry Barlow
S. L. Hssick
Rushton’s Chapel
Charles Symons
Orla Jordan
T. P. Barlow
Joseph Spear
Harry Wilson
Joseph Krebs
P. R. Tulley
C. E. Cooper
Maple Hill Cemetery
Died After Months of Illness Mrs Gladys Pike
Mrs Gladys Pike age 29 wife of Virgil Pike and daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Hadley died Friday evening of tuberculosis after months of illness She was born in Nebraska City Nebraska and lived in or near Plainfield Indiana Survived by husband son Charles parents and two sisters The service was Monday afternoon at home conducted by Rev Audrey Moore Interment at Maple Hill Cemetery with pallbearers and music provided by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Pike
Virgil Pike
Charles L. Hadley
Mrs. Pike
Nebraska City
Nebra
Indiana
Plainfield
Charles
C. L. Hadley
Beryl Hadley
H. M. Garriott
Audrey Moore
Tipton
Orla Jordan
Charles Calbert
Charles McClain
Raymond Johnson
Mary Johnson
Edna New
Jessie Sims
Maple Hill
Gladys Hadley Pike
Charles and
Mabel Hadley
Neb
Plainfeld
Christian Church
Butler College
Guilford Township
Gladys
Whittier
Gladys Hadley Pike Remembered in Plainfield Memorial
Gladys Hadley Pike, born September 24 1891 in Nebraska City Nebraska, lived most of her life near Plainfield Indiana. A Christian teacher and wife she died February 25 1921 after illness leaving husband Virgil and son with family and friends.
Card of Thanks for Sickness and Death
We express our thanks to all who assisted or remembered us during the illness and passing of our loved one. Special thanks to Rev. Moore for comforting words, the singers and pallbearers, Virgil J. Pike, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Hadley and Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Among the Clubs General Club Meeting and Letters
The Women’s Club guest day is set for Saturday March 12 at the library with Home Economics Department providing the program. The Union Home Economics Class notes were printed by Messenger Printing Company. Mrs D W Gossett heads the club with Effie Hadley, Hallie McAninch, Isaac Atkinson, and Marietta Gerdner in officers roles. The Three Arts Department met at Mrs Fannie Cox’s home with Lois Mona and Marcia Dena Rushton performing. Mrs George Mercer discussed Charles Lee Cook of Louisville who overcame disability to achieve many feats. Mr Cook described his 37 000 word vocabulary and mechanical skills and boat design to minimize draft. Mrs Osborn spoke on women inventors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Club
Library Assembly
Home Economics Department
Country Club
Union
Messenger Printing Company
Wee
D. W. Gossett
Effie Hadley
Hallie McAninch
Isaac Atkinson
Marietta Gerdner
Three Arts Department
Fannie Cox
Ernest Herringlake
Veil Osborn
Jessie Sims
Lois Mona
Marcia Dena Rushton
George Mercer
Charles Lee Cook
Louisville
Mr. Cook
United States
Cook
Osborn
America
England
Aunt Doss Fogleman Dies in Plainfield at 82
Ladosca Fogleman aged 82 died of dropsy and pneumonia Thursday at her niece Mrs. Frank Ellis home. Born March 11, 1839 in Hendricks county she spent life around Plainfield. Survived by brother Wm. Fogleman of Indianapolis and many relatives. Funeral at M. E. church Saturday by Rev. Meridith. Burial at Mooresville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladosca Fogleman
Frank Ellis
Doss
Hendricks County
Samuel
Mary Fogleman
Plainfield
Wm. Fogleman
Indianapolis
M. E. Church
Meridith
Mooresville
Plainfield Fish and Game Association Elects Officers
At a recent meeting the Plainfield Fish and Game Association elected officers for the year. President W. A. Rushton. vice-president C. E. Cooper. secretary Dr. LaRue Davis. treasurer O. G. Jordan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield Fish and Game Association
W. A. Rushton
C. E. Cooper
LaRue Davis
O. G. Jordan
Hobbs Buys East Main Acres for Home Site
C M Hobbs purchases several acres on East Main Street once the Hacker property and plans to build a home. The existing house on the lot is bought by Don Douglass and will be moved to his newly acquired Baxter Havens lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Hobbs
East Main Street
Hacker
Don Douglass
Baxter Havens
Plainfield Friends Church Announces Next Sunday's Services
The Plainfield community church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 A M led by B W Anderson and worship at 10 30 A M with the sermon Surprises from God. Evening programs include Penn Brotherhood topics and music from the Men's chorus with Philip Hiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Anderson
Penn Brotherhood
Frank Jessup
J. A. Stevenson
Philip Hiss
Religious Services Plan Busy Sunday Schedule
Sabbath school at 9 30 with calls to Christ and life giving wine. Morning worship at 10 00 with theme Deep Sea Fishing and an evening speaker from Greencastle. Christian church announces rally day aims for full enrollment and communion at 10 30 with welcome to Brother Hedges for a full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Greencastle
A. P. Barlow
S. L. Hssick
W. J. Duke
Brother Hedges
Plainfield Christian Church
New Purity Candy Kitchen Opens in Plainfield
The Purity Candy Kitchen opens in the Hiss Building Plainfield with proprietor C. H. Alo formerly of Bay St. Louis Miss. Mr Alo and family are stops at the Hotel Hendrix during the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purity Candy Kitchen
Plainfield
Hiss
C. H. Alo
Bay St. Louis
Miss
For Sale Delaval Separator Inquire of Messenger
Classified notice announces a Delaval separator for sale described as slightly used. Interested buyers are directed to contact Messenger for inquiries and arrangements.
District Tourney Schedule Sets Stage For Local Fans
Plainfield meets Pittsboro at Martinsville sectional Friday with hopes to advance. Sixteen teams compete March 4 5 and 11 12 with winners aiming for finals at Indianapolis March 18 19. Local scene centers on Martinsville Bloomington Terre Haute and Purdue and Indiana venues hosting rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Bloomington
Plainfield
Pittsboro
Martinsville
Johnson
Evehart
Lafayette
Indiana University
Zom
Purdue
Indiana
Indianapolis
Coliseum
Attica
Anderson
Auburn
Bluffton
Crawfordsville
Fort Wayne
Gary
Huntington
Kokomo
Lebanon
Logansport
Marion
Rochester
South Bern
Warsaw
Bedford
Columbus
Greencastle
Franklin
Newcastle
Owensville
Richmond
Rushville
Scottsburg
Sullivan
Vincennes
Winchester
Plainfield Defeats Clayton On Their Floor In Rough Game
Plainfield won 24 to 14 on Clayton’s floor in a slow rough contest. The night highlighted Clayton’s need for a new gym to host scientific games and handle crowds, with hopes for modern facilities to align with school standards next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainfield
Clayton
Red Men Fall to C N C Danville in Slow Game
In a slow Tuesday night contest the Red Men were defeated by C N C of Danville 24 to 8 reflecting a defensive battle and a late scoring edge for the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Danville
Infant Interred in Maple Hill Cemetery
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Charlton Carter of Indianapolis born February 28 interred at Maple Hill Tuesday. Dr Amos Carter father of Charlton Carter transported the body to the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlton Carter
Indianapolis
Maple Hill
Amos Carter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flioor K. of P
Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion
Mmickie
Deings
Indianapolis Hospital
Jack Dalton
James Boys
Virgil J. Pike
General Club
Fish and Game Association
Friends
Friends Church
Methodist
NEW Business House
Hepfe
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