Death Claims Heavy Toll Within Past Week
The community mourns as a week brings three deaths including an infant and two adults. Mrs. Lulu Cannon Wright died at home on School St. from diabetes after a brief illness, leaving a large family and connections across Knox, North Manchester, and Indianapolis. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church with local clergy and a Woman's Bible class pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Cannon Wright
Zach Wright
School St
Mary
William
Henry
Anna
North Park Church
Indianapolis
A. L. Meridith
M. E. Church
A. D. Johnson
H. K. Raper
Fred Calbert
Charles Calbert
Woman’s Bible
J. W. Jackson
J. W. Dickson
F. Ma. Breedlove
Walter Witty
Henry Roney
Pittsburgh
John Swaim
North Manchester
Anna Ezell
Sparksburg
N. C
Chas. H. Cannon
Kouts
Oliver Cannon
Nellie Wright
Earl Wright
Otis Wright
Suelbyville
Dixon Oliver E. dies suddenly at 55
Oliver E. Dixon, 55, longtime farmer and active church member, collapsed at noon while at work in the Friends church yard. He had a history of heart trouble and high blood pressure. A short service was held at the home before a later ceremony at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver E. Dixon
Oliver BE. Dixon
Friends
Tragic Siblings News From Local Quarantine Funeral
Rex Wade, 1117 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Rex Jackson, died Tuesday from acute gastritis after lifelong anaemia. He leaves a twin sister Annette Wade and sister Mary Elizabeth 9, quarantined with diphtheria. Funeral Wednesday was private due to the quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Jackson
Rex Wade
Annett Wade
Mary Elizabeth
Death of Wim. Shepherd Simmons Near Plainfield
Wim Shepherd Simmons aged 73 died at his home northeast of Plainfield on September 29 after a period of illness the immediate cause being apoplexy. Funeral services were held at the Friends Church and burial was at Maple Hill. He is survived by his widow and six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. Shepherd Simmons
Plainfield
Friends Church
Maple Hill
Mr. Simmons
Chidren
Woman's Club Opens New Year With Program at Library
The Woman's Club observes President's Day with a 2:30 PM meeting at the library. Three Arts Department presents readings and music by Helen Sartor, with Soprano Jess ie Mercer playing cornets and Alice B. Charles retiring as president. Mrs Charles N. Symons to assume leadership as other officers are installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Three Arts Department
Helen J. Sartor
Metropolitan School
Indianapolis
Tarkington
Seventeen
Friday Club Luncheon Meets at Mrs Warren Duke Home
The Friday Club holds its first luncheon and meeting at the home of president Mrs Warren Duke tomorrow Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Duke
Home Economics Department Meeting Announced
The Home Economics Department will meet at Mrs. Charles Symons’s home with Mrs. Ralph Hornaday assisting on Friday of next week October 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Symons
Ralph Hornaday
Kendall Heads to Brownsville Ranch for Winter
Kirk Kendall travels with his father Ethan Kendall to Brownsville Texas where he will spend the winter on a ranch managed by his uncle Charles Jessup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirk Kendall
Brownsville
Texas
Charles Jessup
Dallas
Tex
Ethan Kendall
Funeral gratitude to neighbors for Wm S Simmons
We thank neighbors and friends for floral offerings and all who helped during the illness and death of our husband and father Wm S Simmons. Mrs WM Simmons and Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. S. Simmons
Warning to Auto Owners About Registration Requirements
A state bulletin warns that trading in vehicles without proper title is illegal. The 90 day grace has expired and owners must apply for certificates of title. new and used car buyers must obtain and properly assign titles and forward them to the secretary of state with the appropriate fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier State Automobile Association
Ed. Jackson
Secretary of State
H. D. McClelland
Automobile License Bureau
Rebekah Work Inspected by District Superintendent
Mrs Nellie Olson Pittsboro district superintendent visited Noami Rebekah Lodge last Thursday to inspect the work. The meeting drew a good attendance with talks on lodge welfare and refreshments of ice cream and cake served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Olson
Pittsboro
Noami Rebekah Lodge
Olson
Avon Wins at Danville in Sunday doubleheader
In Danville Avon defeated Tilden in the second game Avon won 9 to 0. A large Plainfield crowd watched the games with many Avon players in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon
Danville
Tilden
Plainfield
Card of Thanks for Lulu Wright
The Wright family extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness, sympathy, and floral offerings shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Lulu Wright, beloved wife mother and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Wright
Wide Awake Class Plans Meeting With Mrs Ed McCollum
The Wide Awake class will meet with Mrs Ed. McCollum on Thursday October 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. McCollum
Weekend Guests From Columbus Edinburg Visit Mrs Smith
Mr and Mrs Wilbur Powers and daughter Helen of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Charles Stilsworth of Edinburg were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs J B Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Powers
Helen of Columbus
Charles Stilsworth
Edinburg
J. B. Smith
Changes at I. B. S. House remodeled to duplex dwelling
The Boys' School building, formerly a hospital, is remodeled into a duplex. Mr. and Mrs. Marshal will live there while Dr. and Mrs. J. 5. Ragan occupy the other half. A new half day schedule now has half the boys in morning sessions and half in afternoon. Teachers include R. S. Mc Collough Ethel McCollough Mary Nayce Mrs. Edith Hendrickson Orvil Frenderickson J. L. Osborn Walter Wheeler Robert Julius. Enrollment ranges from 525 to 550 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal
J. 5
Ragan
R.S. McCollough
Ethel McCollough
Mary Nayce
Edith Hendrickson
Orvil Frenderickson
J. L. Osborn
Walter Wheeler
Robert Julius
P. H. S Senior Officers And Junior Class Party
The senior high officers elected are Bruce Wilson president Harold Cumberworth vice president Florence Kirkpatrick secretary and Glenn Havermale treasurer. The junior class entertained the girls at George Rogers home near Bridgeport Saturday evening with 23 guests and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wilson
Harold Cumberworth
Florence Kirkpatrick
Glenn Havermale
George Rogers
Bridgeport
Five Great Sundays Begin Church Week at Friends
The Friends Church announces a full day of services starting at 9 20 a m with Bible School led by superintendent B W Anderson. Worship at 10 30 a m followed by Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Madge Heringlake. Evening devotion at 7 30 p m on The Genesis of Christian Living. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Pastor Herbert L Huffman extends a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Anderson
Madge Heringlake
Herbert L. Huffman
Baptist Church Weekly Services and Sermons
Sunday School at 9 30 with A P Barlow as superintendent. Morning service at 10 30 on Eating Meat in the Idol s House. Baptismal youth group at 6 pm. Evening service at 7 pm on evangelistic themes. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 pm. Invite extended by Pastor S L Essick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A. P
Barlow
S.L. Essick
Revival Services At Plainfield Church Week Schedule
Christian Church in Plainfield outlines Sunday morning Bible School at 9 30 a m worship at 10 40 a m with Lord's supper sermon The Holy Spirit and a Revival five minute talks for boys and girls Junior Congregation for ages nine to twelve Evangelistic service at 7 p m gospel songs sermon Is the Devil Dead Mid week prayer praise and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 p m minister W H Hedges invites all to attend and join the revival effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Martinsville Shoe Dealer Dies in Elks Club Suicide
Vir gil L. Prewitt a prominent Martinsville shoe dealer and young business leader killed himself at the Elks club. His body was found in the ladies dressing room by Fred Bridges after a shot fired with Bridges’s revolver. He had suffered a nervous breakdown and business worries. he leaves a widow and a small son.
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Martinsville
Ind
Virgil L. Prewitt
Elks Club
Fred Bridges
Prewitt
Bridges
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge
The
Elks
Indianapolis News
Switzer Assigned to Plainfield M. E. Church
Rev W F Switzer formerly Greencastle district superintendent is moved to Plainfield M E Church during the Northwest Indiana Conference session in South Bend. Dr Henry L Davis becomes Greencastle superintendent. A L Merideth moves to Stockwell. other pastor assignments listed. Conference reports show benevolence gifts of 350000, ministers salaries 306810, membership 59394, church property 363651, centennial benevolences 200487.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Switzer
Greencastle
Plainfield M. E
Northwest Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Bend
Henry L. Davis
A. L. Merideth
Stockwell
Plainfield
Lafayette Trinity Church
T. F. Williams
Avon, Co
W. Fisk
Ben Davis
W. J. Stewart
Clayton
Bridgeport
W. W. Sweet
Coatesville
Amo
J. W. Cordrey
Danville
C. C. Ford
North Salem
H. C. Weston
William Shepherd Simmons Obituary Passes at 73
William Shepherd Simmons born April 16 1848 died September 29 1921 aged 73 years 5 months and 13 days. He married Lucinda Pritchett December 31 1871 and fathered eight children. A devout man who loved church music, he was a good neighbor husband and father whose life centered on family and wholesome advice. He died after a steady illness with a calm departure and lasting faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd Simmons
Lucinda Pritchett
Hearthstone
Phus
Plainfield Delegates Attend Grand Lodge Meeting
Delbert Vaughn and Elmer Stephen son represented Plainfield R. at P.Lodge No. 50 for the Grand Lodge session in Indianapolis this week. Harvey A. Thompson was elected grand master for the coming year. The meeting reported a gain of over thousand new knights during the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Vaughn
Elmer Stephenson
Plainfield R
P.lodge
Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Harvey A. Thompson
Red Cross Guides Nation to Health Through Nursing and Classes
The American Red Cross annual report highlights Nursing Service Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick nutrition Life-Saving classes and Health Centers reaching thousands nationwide. It notes 37 787 nurses registered and 1 551 assigned to government service with 1 348 employed by the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Red Cross
The
Army
Navy
United States Public Health Service
United States
Europe
James Bridges Returns to Open Auto Shop at Farmers Supply
James Bridges, formerly of this place, has returned and opened a business at the Farmers Supply house. He will carry a line of auto accessories and repairs and will conduct auto repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bridges
Farmers Supply House
National Road Open From Indianapolis to Putmansville
Reports from towns along the National Road indicate it is now open from Indianapolis to Putmansville in excellent condition. Two concrete sections are open at Stilesville and from Bridgeport to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Putmansville
Stilesville
Bridgeport
Henry Kicks Adds Name to Ford Casualty List
Cory Vestal suffered a broken arm while cranking a Ford machine on Tuesday. The incident expanded the list of casualties tied to Ford equipment, with Vestal joining other workers injured in similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Cory Vestal
Annual Federation Meeting at Library October 12
The Farmers Federation holds its annual meeting at the Library on Wednesday October 12 at 7 30 p m. Important business will be discussed. The program includes music by Mrs W O Mills and a reading by Mrs F A Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Farmers” Federation
W. O. Mills
F. A. Hanna
In Remembrance of Miss Helen M Bayliss
In loving remembrance of Helen M Bayliss who left us six months ago the family recalls her love voice and smile. Flowers on her grave may fade but the affection for her remains with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Bayliss and sisters Lucile and Velma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Bayliss
Ray Bayliss
Lucile
Velma
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Thorntown
Dixon
Elma
Hazel
Ashton
Ill
Wendell
Marcus
Lloyd
Ruby
John Dixon
Missouri
Bertha Andrews
Olive Coffin
Evanston
Arthur
California
Coffin
Mabel Andrews
Earlham
Andrews
Zeno Dean
Knightstown
Rolland Hill
Carthage
Milton Hadley
Vermillion Grove
Mickie
Bennet
WM. Shepherd Simmons
Kendall
Rebekah
I. B.S
W. H. Hedges
Virgil Prewitt
W. F. Switzer M. E
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