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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

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Cartersburg farmer Armer Prewitt dies at 68

Armer Prewitt a prominent Cartersburg farmer and church worker died at his home after a long illness including shingles and a nervous malady. He was 68 and survived by siblings and nephews with funeral services led by Rev. Williams. He served on the local church board and music staff.

Hries Prewitt Cartersburg Ries Prewitt Hencks Myrwitt Amonia St. Prewitt Alexander Katherine Witt Joseph E. Prewitt Ney Prewitt T. A. Bwitt Muncie Emma Pret E. Elia York Clarksville Tenn J. Prewitt Laura Jess Bereman Mr. Bereman Mr. Prewitt Mrs. Bereman

Death of Chandler's Father Shocks Family in North Carolina

Rainy day reports bring news of the death at home in North Carolina of Chandler's father. The aged man, described as unusually vigorous for his years, died after a brief illness. Mr. Chandler and his wife spent Christmas visiting relatives and friends.

Chandler Carolina Gener

Martinsville Pallbearers Attend R G Edwards Rites

Mrs R G Edwards and family traveled to Martinsville on Saturday after the death of Jasper Sidwards age 81 following an illness of flu pneumonia.

R. G. Edwards Martinsville Jasper Sidwards

Mr Edwards Buried in Eminence After Laying Life There

Mr Edwards was buried at Eminence, where he had lived until the past six months.

Mr. Edwards Eminence

Johnston Funeral Held for George W Johnston

Mr and Mrs Frank D Johnston returned from Aurora where they were summoned by the death of George W Johnston 81 whose funeral occurred Tuesday.

Frank D. Johnston Aurora George W. Johnston

Why Not a Guernsey Cattle Club

Farmers in the community show interest in organizing a Guernsey cattle club. W. O. Mills A. T. Pike Son Galleo Peacock and others raise Guernsey stock while more farmers consider breeding this breed. C. R. George of Purdue will visit to discuss the club and cattle, with no expense for information or the visit.

Guernsey Cattle Club W. O. Mills A. T. Pike Guernsey C. R. George Purdue

Court Proceedings From The County Seat New Cases

Court docket lists numerous actions including quiet title suit William Sanford Simmons versus Jacob Dawn, ejectment Mary B. Rhoades versus J Walter Hutchens, and administration matters for Cora C Swope estate. Inheritance tax figures show Saferight estate with total value 5182.98 and tax 17.46. Foreclosure and title actions feature several defendants. last entry lists multiple names and towns.

William Sanford Simmons Jacob Dawn Viola Poage Admx Cora .C. Swope Bond Austin A. Swope Burd E. Swope Marshall C. Underwood Martha J. Ramsey David M. Saferight Eli Saferight Calvin Saferight Louis Saferight Claud Saferight Tobias Saferight Albert Saferight Luella Saferight Anthony Ada Saferight Newman

Art Exhibition By Grade School Pupils

An exhibit of drawings and artwork by grade school pupils is held this week in the music room of the grade building. All are cordially invited to inspect them.

Stated Eastern Star Meeting Tonight

The Order of the Eastern Star holds a stated meeting this evening March 25 with members urged to attend.

Order of the Eastern Star

Resolutions of Respect for Brother Robert Nicholson

Naomi Lodge No. 115 I O O F adopts resolutions after the death of Brother Robert Nicholson husband of Sister Nicholson. The committee notes a loss of a true friend and wise counsellor and asks that a copy be sent to Sister Nicholson, minutes be updated, and the resolutions published in the local paper. The message closes with fraternal regards from Myrtle Longmire Flora Hufford E C Walker.

Robert Nicholson Nicholson Myrtle Longmire Flora Hufford E. C. Walker

Flora Cutrell and Emmett Downing Wed in Kansas City

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Flora Cutrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Cutrell to Emmett E Downing of Utah. Ceremony took place in Kansas City Missouri on Friday March 12 and the couple left for a wedding trip before settling in San Francisco California.

Flora Cutrell Will Cutrell Emmett E. Downing Utah Kansas City Downing San Francisco Calif

Couple from Coatesville Wed at Danville Parsonage

Paul Herrod formerly of this place and Miss Geneva Bryant of Coatesville were married by Rev. C. C. Ford at the M E parsonage in Danville last Thursday. The groom formerly managed the Sharer restaurant here and the bride is sister of Mrs. H A Hessler. They will reside in Coatesville.

Paul Herrod Geneva Bryant Coatesville C. C. Ford M. E. Parsonage Danville Sharer H.A. Hessler

Births in the Community Report Several New Daughters Named

Born to Mr and Mrs Robert Bly a daughter Elizabeth Maxine on Monday March 22. Born to Mr and Mrs Horace Maxwell a baby daughter Doris E on Friday March 19. Born to Mr and Mrs John Daum Jr a daughter Clara May. Mary Evelyn, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Francis, born in Clearwater Florida. Her mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Barker of this place.

Robert Bly Elizabeth Maxine Horace Maxwell Doris E John Daum Clara May Mary Evelyn Harold Francis Clearwater, Fla Charles Barker

Three Arts Department Plans Unusual Music Program Meeting

The Three Arts Department will meet with Mrs Kooper Saf after noon with a very unusual music program and entertaining features. The committee promises a worthwhile program driven by duty curiosity mystery and love of music drawing all members and invited friends to attend this special gathering.

Kooper

Resigns Pastorate at Plainfield Friends Church

Rev Clyde O Watson resigns as pastor of Plainfield Friends Church effective at year end around August. He has been an efficient pastor and his services and his wife’s help will be missed in church and community life.

Clyde O. Watson Plainfield Friends Church Watson

Masonic Ceremonials Host Visit of Imperial Potentate

In Indianapolis this week the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite holds convocation and reunion events plus a Friday session honoring W Freeland Kendrick of Philadelphia, imperial potentate. Large classes will receive Scottish Rite Knight Templar and Shrine degrees with Masonry leaders Dr C C Miller Horace L Hanna and others attending.

Indianapolis W. Freeland Kendrick Philadelphia Mural Temple C. C. Miller Horace L. Hanna Masonry Wendell Loy Harry Sanders B. R. Inman Chester Pike

County Contest at Danville Friday Night

The annual county contest in ora tory music and reading will be held at Danville tomorrow night. A local contest at the high school assembly Wednesday named Florence Cauldwell best in discussion and awarded piano to Sylvia Cooper voice to Kathern Hiatt harp to Lucia Cooper and reading to Marcus Dixon. Other contestants included Bertha Bray Marcus Dixon Ruth Ballard Harlene Cooper Jewell Rees Helen Bradford Katherine Arnold Irene Petty Dorothy Carter Florence Kirkpatrick Marguerite Masten.

Danville High School Assembly Florence Cauldwell Sylvia Cooper Kathern Hiatt Lucia Cooper Reading Marcus Dixon Bertha Bray Marcus Dixon Ruth Ballard Harlene Cooper Jewell Rees Helen Bradford Katherine Arnold Reading Irene Petty Dorothy Carter Florence Kirkpatrick Marguerite Masten

Revival at Methodist Church Promises Spiritual Weeks

Revival meetings led by Rev. C. C. Ford begin at the Methodist church with sermons on The New Kind of King and Loyalty and Enslaving the Soul Through Sin. Attendance target 140. Sunday school at 9 30. services daily next week with varied themes and a 2 30 men’s meeting.

Methodist Church C. C. Ford Ford Jesus

Church Services and Choir Meeting Notice

Edwin S. Sweeney minister and Warren J. Duke Bible school superintendent announce services at 9 30 a m 10 45 a m and 7 30 p m with invitation to attend. Choir meeting next Thursday evening April 1 at 7 30 p m urging all members to be present.

Edwin S. Sweeney Warren J. Duke Bible School Bible

Sunday School and World Movement Sermons Inviting All

Sunday school at 9:30 a m with Mr F C Rammel as superintendent. Ministers will speak on aspects of the new World Movement and warmly invite all to attend these services.

F. C. Rammel

Sunday School and Worship Services Announced

The notice invites attendance at Sunday school at 9 30 a m with opening exercise led by superintendent B W Anderson. Worship follows at 10 30 a m with Lenna Watson preaching on Palm Sunday themes and a choir anthem. An additional service at 7 00 p m features Charles Marley’s Sunday class.

W. Anderson Lenna Watson Charles Marley

Notice to Return Empty Cracker Cans for Credit

A notice directs W. R. Elliott to return empty cracker cans to receive credit. The item reads as a local exchange or refund notice with a specific person named and a simple transaction instruction.

W. R.,elliott

Indiana Wood supporters organize county leagues statewide

Indianapolis special report on the Leonard Wood for President campaign expanding in Indiana. State manager Harry G. Hogan says local branches now form in every county, with large Marion and Indiana University student groups among organizers. Women supporters under Mrs Curtis Hodges join efforts coordinating with men to sign up over twenty three thousand voters for the primary.

Indianapolis Indiana Wood Harry G. Hogan Marion County League Wdod Indiana University Hoosier State Austin W. Stults Ft. Wayne General Wood Evansville Eugene Sargeant Catels di Tlicenou Woods Curtis Hodges Hogan

Recital by Middleton Draws Local Chorus Audience

Guy Krebs and about fifty Indianapolis Male Chorus members joined Arthur Middleton of the Metropolitan Opera in a Galeb Mills Hall recital Sunday. The performance, featuring both solo and chorus numbers, drew hearty applause and strong praise for director Mr. Frier mood and local attendees Mr. and Mrs. Gus Krebs Mrs. Martin Hornaday and Miss Iva Inman.

Guy Krebs Indianapolis Arthur Middleton Metropolitan Opera Company Galeb Mills‘ Hall Mr. Friermood Mr. Krebs Gus Krebs Martin Hornaday Iva Inman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Armer Neral Frank S. Johnston Swain Chandler Charles Prewitt Liams Sedtion Prewitt Carburg Direcor Tob Ken Amos McCormack Ott Lowe Will Glas George Lamb Elmer Cox Rs. York T. A. Pre Mancie Virgilitt Jasper Edwards Mickie Americ Charles Sucvace George. W. Johnston Marie C. Mitchell Harry Mitchell Harriet F. Barker Levi Barker Lewis Barker Walden Wright John W. Bills Lafe Murphy Ed O’haver Joseph C. Disney North Salem Katherine C. Fishback Lloyd G. Hudson Mary O. Grimes Waul. Herrod Greencastle Genera’ Bryant Albert E. Marsh Sarah Jeannette Martin P. H.S. Notes James P. Vorhees James Whitcomb Riley P. H.S Essick Pias P. H. 8S Margaret Inman Margaret Brown Ruth Admire Clarice Barker Esther Sulli Katheryn Arnold Miss Cope Miss de Weese Mr. Baldwin Plainfield P. H S Naomi Lodge Cutrell-Downing Bryant-Herrod Methodist Christian Church Baptist Friends Church Middleton
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