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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
4
A nostalgic verse praises Mother's Day as a simple, warm home memory. It contrasts public displays of praise with a heartfelt wish for a loving hug and a softer, intimate acknowledgment of mothers. The speaker recalls their mother's care in the kitchen and longs for her tangible affection.
The judge appoints Osie Hadley as Administrator of Evan Hadley deceased with estate presumed solvent in Hendricks County Indiana dated May 1 1922.
Chamberlin and Fletcher announce a public auction of a 1918 Oakland Sensible Six at their garage east of East Street along the T. H. I. & E. traction line on Saturday May 27 1922 at 2 PM. Cash terms. Sale to satisfy tradesman lien for repairs.
A list names residents across Guilford, Center, Clay, Lincoln, Union, Eel River, Franklin, Washington, Liberty townships including W F Carter Vince Denny Norman Parsons Theodore Buchanan Joseph Wheeler Chauncey Knight James McCormick Simon Andrews Urban Williams G R Blake Brooks Hodson Richard son Claud Boyd Samuel Kent John Hufford and others. The roster covers multiple townships with no additional context or actions stated.
John H. Johnson of Jamestown wed Elsie M. Smith of Litton. Fred Sommer of Plainfield joined Edythe Head of Plainfield. Homer Coleman of Plainfield married Maude Bryant of Plainfield. Martin Christie of Danville married Kate Williams of Danville. Uriel Cornett of Clayton wed Pearl Phillips of Hall Indiana.
Evan Hadley 76, of Hendricks county, long a Plainfield resident, died April 17, 1922. He and his wife Susanna raised seven children and supported Friends education and temperance. A devout church elder and community figure, he valued family, faith, and disciplined living.
A fragmentary religious line asks for a place with the Lord Jesus in heaven, expressing lifelong faith and hope for eternal home. The short text centers on salvation and divine assurance.
We thank relatives friends and neighbors for sympathy kindness in our loss of husband and father Evan Hadley. We appreciate services by Rev W Q Trueblood Rev Herbert Huffman Mr W A Rushton Mrs A E Bly and the quartet and many expressions of love in floral offerings. The Family.
The Rev. S. L. Essick has accepted the call to continue his pastorate at the Plainfield Baptist church, where he has served faithfully for several years.
The family expresses gratitude to Mr Rushton and neighbors for the tributes of love and sympathy during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Monroe McCollum and children.
Elmo Scott Watson recounts the 1622 Virginia massacre led by Opechancanough against the James River plantations. The narrative traces two major uprisings, brutal violence, and the chief's dramatic death in Jamestown after a final confrontation with Governor Berkeley.
The article portrays Joseph Brant Thayendanegea as a Mohawk leader who met the British king in London, promised to lead 3000 warriors, and later settled in Canada after the Revolution. It notes his humane traits, court life, pension, and estate, plus a sequence of local social notices and escolar events.
A local advisory urges homeowners to begin spring upgrades with wallpaper removal and repainting projects. Tips cover safety, budgeting, choice of colors, and coordinating with contractors.
Poetic meditation on heaven and eternal home. The speaker envisions one more thought to brighten days and raise souls toward a celestial home where separation ends and all are together. The verse emphasizes thankful praise and the comfort of reunion in heaven.
Miss Maybelle Thompson and nephew Billie Lobdell visited Kokomo with Thompson's sister's family. Furnished light housekeeping room sought by a lady. A weekend hosted by Mr and Mrs R G Averitt included W E Connell from Charleston and several Indiana residents. Born to Elza Newby and wife a daughter named Lucille.
Classified notices advertise plants for sale including cabbage tomatoes and sweet potatoes from Mrs J E Newby and baked goods and dressed chickens at M M Store by M E Cheerful Givers with a May 6 market window. A Metropolitan School of Music recital in Indianapolis features Orville Sullivan and James Stafford under Leslie E Peck performing cornet numbers.
A story where a fairy named Make-Believe helps two hungry children. Jack Frost paints windows with magical scenes, while a generous neighbor brings food and fuel, teaching that imagination and kindness can ease hardship.
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