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Newspaper

Plainfield Messenger

Location

Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1922

Page

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Senator Watson Opens Political Campaign in Plainfield

Senator James E. Watson addressed a Hendricks county Republican mass meeting at the Plainfield opera house praising President Harding and the Republican Congress including the Fordney McCumber tariff bill. He attacked the league of nations and Democrats under Wilson, urged Beveridge’s election and the return of Indiana Republicans to support the administration’s national task.

Harding Republican ” Congress League of Nations Woodrow Wilson James E. Watson Hendricks Plainfield Opera House House Watson Albert J. Beveridge United States Indiana

Meade Bryant Born in Danville 1889 in Happy Memory

Horace Meade Bryant son of Woodson and Alice Bryant was born in Danville in May 1889. He married Hallie M. Tiller in Indianapolis on June 26 1912. They lived in California nine years before returning to Indiana in 1921. He died September 13 1922 after a long illness, leaving a widow four children and several siblings.

Horace Meade Bryant Danville Woodson Alice Bryant Plainfield Hallie M. Tiller Indianapolis California Indiana Meade Paul Consuelo June Helen Bryant Jessie Weiss Pasadena Cal Grace Hayden Bridgeport Florence Pettit Anderson Elberon

Card of Thanks for Horace Meade Bryant

The Bryant family expresses gratitude to friends who offered help during the illness and death of Horace Meade Bryant. Mrs Hallie Bryant and children extend thanks for support and sympathy.

Horace Meade Bryant Hallie Bryant

Cox Child Buried After Services at Maple Hill Cemetery

Charles Noble Cox aged 3 years and 5 months, son of Mr and Mrs Byron Cox north of town, was buried at Maple Hill cemetery last Thursday afternoon. Services were held at the home at 2 oclock conducted by Rev C W Fisk of Avon.

Charles Noble Cox Byron Cox North of Town Maple Hill Cemetery

Pastors Reappointed in Plainfield and Surrounding Districts

The Rev. J. A. Gardner is reappointed pastor of the Plainfield M E church for the coming year. Rev. H. L. Davis of Greencastle remains superintendent of the Greencastle district. Rev. Bert L. Clay, previously in Plainfield and Fillmore, will lead Rosedale and Bridgeton churches and relocate next week. Switzer of Greencastle is renewed as field agent for the M E Hospital in Indianapolis. Other area pastors listed include J. W. Cordrey Avon Ralph Le Master New Maysville, W. W. Sweet Bridgeport Coatesville Amo A. M. Mahaffie Fillmore H. B. Gough Indianapolis four churches King Ave W. W. Clouse Riverside Park F Prevo St. Paul F. L. Hovis West Park Lewis Frazeur.

J. A. Gardner Plainfield M. BE W. F. Switzer H. L. Davis Greencastle Bert L. Clay Plainfield Fillmore Rosedale Bridgeton Switzer Methodist Episcopal Hospital Indianapolis Avon J. W. Cordrey Bridgeport New Maysville Ralph le Master Clayton and Raccoon W. W. Sweet Coatesville Amo

Club Meeting Details With Demonstrations At Union Home Econ

Forty two members and guests attended a Union Home Economics class meeting hosted by Mrs B W Anderson and assisted by Mrs E S Sewall and Mrs C D White. Demonstrations covered cottage cheese balls amber pie and rosettes with iced tea served. Miss Dix attended and demonstrated a pie rack. The round table shared household hints. Guests included Mrs H Frdan cis Mrs J E Prewitt and Mrs H L Huffman.

Union Home Economics B. W. Anderson E. S. Sewall C. D. White Miss Dix H. Frdancis J. E. Prewitt H. L. Huffman

Women's Club holds first meeting at Friends church

The inaugural General Meeting of the Women's Club is set for Saturday afternoon October 14 at the Friends church. Vice president of the State Federation Mrs. William M. Zeller of Brazil will speak on The Relation of Woman's Clubs to the Social Problems of the World and report on the biennial convention. Special music is planned.

Friends Church William M. Zeller Brazil State Federation of Clubs Zeller

Club Work Resumes in Home Economics Department

The Friday Club plans a return meeting Friday afternoon October 13 at Mrs. A. S. Miles home west of town with assistance from Mrs. H. R. Briner and Mrs. H. G. Tharp. Members meet at the library for conveyances and aim for full attendance. Officers Day is observed tomorrow October 6 with a luncheon at the incoming president Mrs. Hubert Brown's home and new officers listed.

A. S. Miles Hubert Brown Ralph Harvey P. D. Johnston Harry, ‘Sanders James ‘Baldock

Figures map tax money use in Hendricks County 1922

Readable figures show tax distribution for 1922. Only about 0.25 percent funds state salaries and admin costs. Most funds support county needs including roads bridges and local townships totaling over 1 million dollars.

Hendricks County Hendricks

Child Dies of Scarlet Fever in Indianapolis Family

Five year old Margaret Pope daughter of Mr and Mrs Urban Pope formerly of this place died Monday at home from scarlet fever after four days illness. The body was taken to Maple Hill cemetery for a brief service by Rev A D McMurray and burial. Mrs Pope is ill with scarlet fever under quarantine and her son also suffers the disease at relatives in Danville.

Margaret Urban Pope Indianapolis Maple Hill Cemetery A. D. McMurray

Chaber Of Commerce Luncheon Sets Goals For Plainfield

At the Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Hendrix hotel Tuesday evening members gave talks on what the chamber could and should accomplish for Plainfield. Emil Mills Dr Cooper Dr Thomas and O C Couch spoke while A L Taylor was absent. A report said 68 shares had been sold and the total may exceed 80. The next meeting will be the first Tuesday in November.

Chamber of Commerce Hendrix Hotel Emil B. Mills Dr. Cooper Dr. Thomas O. C. Couch Plainfield A. L. Taylor

Church Announcements for Sunday Services

Baptists Sunday School 9 30 a m A P Barlow Supper 10 30 a m Preaching sermon Mo Day You are cordially invited to attend all services Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 00 p m The Stewardship of Prayer Pastor S L Essiek

Barlow P. U Stewardship of Prayer S. L. Essiek

Rally Day at Christian Church Announcement

Bible school 9:30 am led by Supt Warren Duke. Rally Day on the 15th. 10:30 am members urged to travel to Danville for county day of Churches of Christ. 1:30 pm song and preaching service with the subject Not ashamed of the Gospel. A D McMurray minister.

Danville Churches of Christ A.D. McMurray

Friends Rally Day Program at Local Church

The notice outlines a church rally with 9 15 A M orchestra concert 9 30 A M Bible School led by B W Anderson 10 30 A M worship 6 30 P M Christian Endeavor 7 30 P M evening worship Leota Mattern leads special music and Thomas is noted as absent Herbert L Huffman is the pastor urging attendance next Sunday to increase faith.

Ralley B. W. Anderson Christian Endeavor Leota Mattern Thomas Herbert L. Huffman

Gardner Pastor Leads Church Schedule for Sunday Services

J A Gardner pastor leads a Sunday school at 9 30 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a 6 p m Young Peoples meeting to plan the year. Evening service at 7 00 and Wednesday study in Christian Fundamentals at 7 00 with Lesson 3. Books available. The salvation offered is the salvation worked out.

Red Calbert Supr

Scout Averts Tragedy In San Francisco Youth Whittling

A sub-scout aged boy in San Francisco nearly bled to death after a knife slip. A fellow scout heard the scream and improvised a tourniquet to stop the severing slash on the arm.

Family left for indefinite stay with Grace at Northwestern

Mrs Charles and Grace prepared to join in an indefinite stay at Northwestern University. Mrs Israel Light and children spent the weekend with Mrs S J Arnold. The group also visited Nashville over the weekend.

Charles Grace Northwestern University Israel. Light S.J. Arnold Nashville Oh. Zi

Near East Relief Honors Indianapolis Scouts

A certificate of service was presented to Indianapolis scouts for their help in last year's Near East Relief clothing drive. The inscription commends their humanitarian life-saving service to children and the stricken people of the Near East.

Indianapolis Near East

Farmers Federation meeting promises fun and pies

A special October meeting of the Farmers Federation invites all farmers and their families. The event precedes a Hendricks county federation meeting and features a masquerade spelling bee with prizes. Attendees are assured a pleasant evening and plenty of fun, with each family asked to bring a pie.

Farmers’ Federation Hendricks County The Federation of

Prominent Indiana Artist Honored at State Fair

Paul Hadley of Mooresville, a noted Indiana artist and John Herron Art Institute faculty member, won the state fair popular picture prize. The decorative panel features an old Italian garden with a fountain. Hadley spent last summer painting in Italy and Europe, returning with watercolors. his still lifes have earned prizes at the fair.

Paul Hadley Mooresville Indiana John Herron Art Institute Indianapolis Hadley Italy Europe

Gentile Arrested In Prohibition Violation Case

Tony Gentile and a male guest in his home were arrested Wednesday night on a charge of violating the prohibition laws.

Tony Gentile

Patton Truck Flips After Blinding Headlight

Eugene Patton drove a large motor truck Monday evening and was blinded by an approaching car. He left the road and overturned the vehicle but suffered no injuries.

Eugene Patton Patton

MISS HOAGLAND ADDRESSES LOCAL BUSINESS WOMEN

Miss America Hoagland spoke to the local Business and Professional Women's Club at the public library Tuesday evening. Hoagland is superintendent of personnel for the Diamond Chain Co. in Indianapolis and active in state and national BPW organizations. Her talk was well received by the local members.

America Hoagland Department of Personnel The Diamond Chain Co Indianapolis Business and Professional Women’s Club Miss Hoagland

How To Kill Plainfield as a Cautionary Tale

A fragmented plea urges hostile town talk to hinder local merchants and foster distrust. It discourages unity, promotes shopping out of town, and mocks collective improvement efforts, ending with a jab at local publishers and advertisers.

Miss Lola Tucker Dies From Tonsillitis At 20

Miss Lola Tucker age 20 and daughter of Mr and Mrs John Tucker died after a brief illness of tonsillitis. She became ill at the Indianapolis Telephone Co office where she worked and condition grew critical. Funeral at South Center Street home Saturday at three. Survived by parents two sisters Mrs Urban Pope and Helen Tucker and a brother Frank Tucker.

Lola Tucker John Tucker Urban Pope Indianapolis Helen Tucker Frank Tucker

Meetings of church societies announced

The Friends Missionary Society will meet with Mrs. B. W. Anderson Wednesday afternoon of next week. The M. E. Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs. George Sims next Wednesday afternoon.

Friends Missionary Society B. W. Anderson M. E. Ladies’ Aid George Sims

Noted Sheriff Dead in Putnam County

Lawrence Sears longtime sheriff of Putnam County died at Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis on Sunday. He was widely known for his activities against prohibition law violators.

Lawrence Sears Putnam County Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis

Lost stock book reported in Plainfield area

Lost Tuesday morning between 8 and 9 in Plainfield area a stock book from S. & D. containing cash around $110 to $120 several checks and notes. Liberal reward offered for return or information. Leave at Messenger office H F Tincher Green Castle R R 6.

Plainfield Belleville H. F. Tincher Greencastle R. R

Coxes thank friends for kindness after son Charles Noble

Mr and Mrs Byron Cox express gratitude for the acts of kindness shown during the illness and death of their son Charles Noble.

Charles Noble Byron Cox

Bible Thoughts for the Week Sunday to Saturday

Weekly prayer notes center on righteousness peace and the royal law. Verses from Isaiah Luke Ecclesiastes Mark Joel and James anchor daily reflections urging faith through prayer trust in God and neighborly love with warnings against cursing and misdeeds.

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Beveridge Mickie Leete Chaber OF Commerce Christian Acm Bible School Warren Duke Merrnopist Hpisscorpt John Herron Art School Gentile Patton.s Advertisener PURSE Eccles Mark James
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