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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
Memorial Day 1920 urges devotion to the dead and a renewed national purpose. Talks of veterans, fallen heroes, and the call for a new birth of freedom emphasize honoring those who served in France while noting ongoing repatriation efforts and the emotional impact on families. A separate note condemns newspaper cowardice and self-interest in publishing.
An excellent opportunity for surgical and medical training with liberal salary and board and room. Two and three year courses lead to Graduate Registered Nurse in two years under Minors Law. Private nurses earn 35 to 50 dollars weekly including board and room. Address 2545 Montrose Avenue Chicago Illinois.
The family thanks relatives friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of Jewell B Bebe Denny special thanks to Rev Watson Dr Stafford W A Rushton and those who sent flowers James Denny and family
Jimmy Murphy rose to fame after winning the inaugural sweepstakes at the Los Angeles Motor Speedway and now competes in the eighth international 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday May list. He faces top American and European talent with a $20,000 prize for first place and the chance for lasting fame.
Plaintiff H lL Hanna through attorney files a complaint against numerous defendants including Jacob Waggoner and Jereimian ther seeking quieting of title and partition of Lots 119 111 112 and 134 in Ja H Oliver’s Subdivision Cartersburg Ty Kendricks County Indiana. Nonresident defendants named as necessary parties are summoned to appear at the May term 1820 in Danville Court House.
Lester Cooper celebrated his birthday on Wednesday afternoon while fishing on the banks of White Lick creek. For sale a seven room house with yard and fruit trees in Plainfield. various visits and travel notes from Plainfield and nearby towns continue through the week with multiple families hosting relatives and friends.
We express deep appreciation to friends for kindness during our mother’s illness and burial. Special thanks to undertakers Mr. Rushton and Mr. Wilson Rev and Mrs Watson and the Friends' church singers. Mr and Mrs Chas Gibbs J M Thompson S A Thompson G A Thompson Mrs Ida Winnings
The Order of the Eastern Star holds a stated meeting this evening, May 27, to conduct their regular session and business.
In Hendricks County Indiana the Hendricks Circuit Court case Carrita Coleman versus Edward Franklin Coleman et al is docketed No 10 493 in May 1920 with Horace L Hanna attorney for notice to non residents read aloud.
The stage is set for the eighth International 500 mile sweepstakes on the Indianapolis Speedway May 31. Thirty two speed celebrities prepare for the race with seventy thousand dollars in prizes. France and America lead entries with strong teams and top drivers including Jules Goux Andre Boillot Jean Corporato Rene Thomas Jack Scales Jean Chassagne Ralph DePalma Louis Chevrolet Tommy Milton Howard Wilcox Ralph Mulford Eddie Hearne and Eddie O'Donnell. Advance seat sales point to a record crowd exceeding 100000 spectators.
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