Plainfield to form Chamber of Commerce at meeting
A Tuesday dinner and business meeting at Motel Hendrix launched plans to organize a Plainfield Chamber of Commerce. George H. Mosser urged citizen vision and effort, citing Jerusalem Athens and Rome as lessons. W. A. Rushton chaired, G. G. Gaumberworth secretary, about 40 attendees, draft of constitution and by laws advancing at next session.
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Plainfield
Hendrix
Chamber of Commerce
George H. Mosser
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Dhe
Mosser
Jerusalem
Athens
Rome
W. A. Rushton
G. G. Gaumberworth
Heatwave Grips City with Record Summer Temperatures
September opened in furnace heat with 98 degrees in the shade on Saturday and about 96 on Monday. The spell continued through the week with Saturday night noted as the hottest so far this summer.
Ellis Locate in Indianapolis
Harry Ellis and family, formerly of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, have moved to 3750 Ve, Indianapolis. Ellis is an officer and manager of an electrical company in Indianapolis.
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Ellis
Indianapolis
Harry
Sheboygan
Oficer
Farm for rent near Pe Pas 100 acres available
A 100 acre farm near Pe Pas is offered for rent. Contact via phone 462 to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pe Pasis
iFrigoids church orchestra stages The Pill Bottle in Noblesville
The iFrigoids church orchestra and about thirty cast members presented the missionary play The Pill Bottle in Noblesville during the triennial missionary conference of the American and Canadian Friends. No admission was charged. offerings exceeded $30 and will fund the Bond drive after expenses. The play had been staged here last week.
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iFrigoids Church
Noblesville
Missionary Conference of the
American and Canadian Friends
Lad is struck by truck taken for hospital
Jack Hollingsworth aged 1, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hollingsworth, was injured last Friday when a wagon struck by a truck. He rode the wagon toward home, jumped off before the truck, and sustained injuries to his right side and head. He was taken to an Indianapolis hospital, regained consciousness after about two hours, and returned home Saturday afternoon.
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Jack Hollingsworth
Harry Hollingsworth
Indianapolis
Bridgeport Parent-Teachers Meet Highlights
The Bridgeport Parent-Teacher Association held a Friday afternoon program with music by Miss Louis Zimmerman and a paper on School Attendance by Miss Ruth Connaroe. Mrs. Ernest Rynerson read Are You Ready, while Mrs. John Milhous offered critiques and suggestions for next year.
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Parent-Teacher Association of
Bridgeport
Louis Zimmerman
Ruth Connaroe
Bertha Bray
Ernest Rynerson
John Milhous
Local People Win Prizes at State Fair
At the state fair this week local contestants earned top awards. Fred Breedlove's entries including Bingles and Rhode Island Reds topped divisions with first and second prizes for categories such as cockerel pullet and old pen. Norman E Parson's Guernsey yearling also captured top honors with first and second prizes.
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LOGAL
Fred. Breedlove
Rhode Island
Norman E
Guernsey
Tonsil Operations Reported With Cooper Assistance
Two operations were performed on Tuesday with Cooper assisting. Dr Stafford aided in the procedures and reports indicate the patients are recovering well.
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Dirve ‘Cooper
Dr Stafford
Sewing prize winners at county fair
Ruby Dixon and Jane Carraway won first and second in the third year sewing class. Della Rice and Florence Carraway won first and second in the first year sewing class at the county fair.
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Ruby Dixon
Jane Carraway
Dellarice
J Florence Carraway
Lacy Hosts G A R Reunion at Moon Home
G A R members gathered at Lacy's home on Moon for an evening event. Mrs. Chas Symons sang several numbers that were well received, followed by refreshments including pie cake lemonade and ice cream.
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Lacy
G. A.R
Chas Symons
Calbert
Football Meeting Sparks Local Gridiron Talk
A fragmented football meeting note references a Thursday gathering and mentions coaches Davis and others, with unclear times and roles. The item hints at team planning and upcoming discussions.
Rollis Stormer Dies After Long Illness Age 11
Rollis E. Stormer aged 11 son of Charles Stormer died of dropsy at the Long Hospital Indianapolis at 9 o clock Sunday after an eleven week illness. He had an anemia requiring blood transfusions three times at the hospital. Funeral Tuesday morning at the M E church conducted by Rev J A Gardner, burial at Clayton. He leaves father and a brother Raymond.
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Rollis E. Stormer
Charles Stormer
Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Rollis
M. E. Church
J. A. Gardner
Clayton
Raymond
Obituary of James Milton Barlow of Hendricks County
James Milton Barlow born September 13 1845 died August 29 1922 age 76 years 11 months 16 days spent final years battling illness. He taught in Hendricks County schools 1866 1878 educated at Central Normal College Danville and Walnut College Crawfordsville Indiana. He married Sarah E Hornaday May 11 1871 and had eight children William E Henry Dicker son Walter Harvey Myrtle Virgil M Albert Paul Harrison Porter and Mary S plus sixteen grandchildren. Survived by brothers Harry S and Milton Barlow Brownsburg and active in community work.
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James Milton Barlow
Harvey R
Sarah E. Smith
Barlow
Hendricks County
Central Normal College
Danville
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Hendricks
Joya
Presbyterian
de Chi
Hewsie
Lincoln
Sarah E.hornaday
William E
Minneapolis
Henry’ Dickerson
Washington Township
Walter Harvey
Guilford Township
Myrtle
Fred M. Breedlove
Plainfield
Virgil M
Branch Houise
Little ‘Rock
Ark
Albert Paul
Harrison Porter
Mary
Longtime Hendricks County Leader Remembered
A respected Indiana figure served as Representative in 1897 and 1899 from Hendricks County and as Joint Senator with Boone County in 1901 and 1903. He held key party and community roles, was a Justice of the Peace, and active in Brownsburg and Plainfield fraternal orders including I O O F, I C O F, K of P, and G A R posts. His family and friends credit him with honesty, kindness, and cheerful straightforwardness throughout a life of service.
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Hendricks Co
Hendricks
Boone
Brownsburg Lodge I O.O. BF
Plainfield
K. of P. Lodge
Improved Order of Red Men
John A. Holly
Brownsburg
Virgil Hi Lyons
G.A.R
Thanking Contributors and Supporters in Caro
A brief tribute notes appreciation for Rav Essiek Rushton and Barlow for their services and support to the community. The message recognizes the group and their contributions, honoring their work and dedication.
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Essiek
the. Rushton
Mits
M! Barlow
Orphan Boy Remembered In Loving Terms At Young Age
At age six he lost his mother and lived an orphan life under grandmother care until her death four years ago. His father with Dr Sharer and others tried to provide good homes for the two boys. A host of friends mourn his early loss and recall his tender years.
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LeRisapea
Cies
Sharer
Card of Thanks for Kindness in Bereavement
We extend our thanks and deep appreciation to all for the kindness and service shown during our bereavement. Your support during illness and loss is gratefully remembered.
Union Home Economics Class Meeting Postponed
The Union Home Economics Class meeting scheduled for September 5 is postponed to Tuesday September 12 due to the state fair and will be held with Mrs. D. W. Gossett.
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Union
D. W. Gossett
Western-Yearly Meeting of Friends in Sugar Grove
The Western Yearly Meeting of Friends from Sugar Grove opened last Friday and closed yesterday afternoon with representatives from two quarterly meetings. John Hadley of Mill Creek and Anna Harvey of Monrovia served as clerks for men and women Friends, with Alfred Copeland of North Carolina and Thomas Fisher of Philadelphia as speakers. Attendees included Henry Harvey of Pasadena and David F. Copeland of Paoli. A youth meeting led by Alfred Copeland was held Tuesday evening.
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Friends of
Sugar Grove
Plainhea
Laura
Ohio
Friends
John Hadley
Mill. Creek
Anna Ss. ‘Harvey
Monrovia
Alfred” ‘Copeland
North Carolina
Thomas Fisher
Philadelphia
Henry Harvey
Pasadena
Cal
David F. Copeland
Paoli
Alfred Copeland
Grocery and Meat Market Move Announced
The Marlin Grocery and Moore and Lynam Meat Market were moved this week from the Masonic Building to the Reeder Building on Main Street between Center and Vinest streets. The new quarters are smaller but arranged to maximize space and present a clean orderly appearance.
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Marlin Grocery
Moore and Lynam
Masonic Building
Reeder Building
Main Street
Center
Vinestreets
First Registration Day Next Saturday
Voters have the first chance to register on Saturday September 9. A second registration window occurs four weeks later for those who miss the initial date.
New Railroad Bridge Under Construction Near Station
Pennsylvania system began work Tuesday on a new bridge over White Lick Creek just west of the station. The structure is planned as temporary, with a steel and concrete replacement to follow in a few years. More workmen are sought and the job is expected to last about two months.
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Pennsylvania
White
Lick
State Fair live stock division to be led by Bowman
Bowman Merlin to manage the live stock division at the state fair if he continues his improvement. He has assisted in caring for stock owned by C. M. Bottina of Indianapolis, exhibited at Kentucky Ohio and Indian regions during the past three weeks.
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Merlin‘. Bowman
C.M Bottina
Indianapolis
Kentucky
Ohio
Maxwell Family Attends Albert and Elva Hodgins Wedding
Mrs. Alien Maxwell and sons Charles and Albert Maxwell attended the August 25 ceremony in Cedar Falls Iowa where Albert married Elva Hodgins at the Friends meeting. Guests, housekeeping plans on Everett Newlin’s Frances Davis farm.
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Alien Maxwell
Charles
Albert ‘Maxwell
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Albert Maxwell
Elva Hodgins
Friends
Everett Newlin
Frances Davis
Arthur Hadley dies in Indianapolis visit
Arthur Hadley aged 62, formerly of this place and Danville, died suddenly during a visit to his son Walter Hadley in Indianapolis after two paralysis strokes. He was an elder of the Danville Christian church. Funeral at Danville home conducted by Rev. Moorman with burial at Maple Hill. Survived by widow Ida, children Walter Martha Ruth Helen, brother David, sisters Addie Johnson Jane Green Susan Green.
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Arthur Hadley
Danville
Walter Hadley
Indianapolis
Elijah
Lucinda Birdiley
Plainfield
Arthur
Hadley
Diring
T Farm
Danvillé
Christian Church
Moorman
Maple Hill Cemetery
Ida Hadley
Walter
Martha
Ruth
Helen
David Hadley
Addie Johnson
Jane Green
This Place
Susan Green
Ndianapolis
Purdue trustee C M Hobbs reelected for three years
C M Hobbs attended Purdue University board meeting in Lafayette where he was reelected as a trustee for a three year term. He serves as vice president of the board and has fourteen years on the body.
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C. M. Hobbs
Board of Trustees
Purdue University
Lafayette
Mra. Hobbs
Miss Florence Newlin At Purdue Home Economics Short Course
Miss Florence Newlin of Hendricks County attends Purdue University home economics short course at the State Fair presented last week and continuing this week.
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Florence Newlin
Hendricks
County
Purdue University
Doan Family Reunion Held At Bly Home
The Doan family annual reunion took place at Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bly on Sunday September 3. A bountiful picnic dinner and music by family members provided a cheerful atmosphere. Officers elected included John Tucker as president and Russell DeCoursey as secretary-treasurer.
Bridgeport General Store Sold to Frank Milhous
Bridgeport resident Frank Milhous has purchased the W T Johnson general store. A public sale of Johnsons personal property is set for Saturday.
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Frank Milhous
Bridgeport
Johnson
Morning Prayer and Bible Verses for Each Weekday
A fragment lists daily devotional themes from Monday through Thursday. It includes A Morning Prayer based on Psalm 51:10, Psalm 108:1 rebuke, Psalm 34:8 assurance, Matthew 7:12 golden rule, and Psalm 91:11 guardianship.
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Shamber
Gommerge
Goumar
Baberuth
Lad
FO Hospital
Bose
Davis
Stormer
Plainfield M. E. Church
Caro
Josephine Lephert
Toutes
Brooklyn
Ely
Esther
Hiss
Purdue
FAIR
Doan
Matthew
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