Funeral services for war hero today
Captain Victor H. Nysewander is to be honored with funeral services at the Christian church this Thursday at 2 o'clock. He died in the Argonne battle November 4, 1918 at age 31 and will be buried at Maple Hill cemetery after the grave side rites by the American Legion post named in his honor. He was a graduate of Ann Arbor Law School and practiced in Tampa before enlisting, rising to captain after soldiering through St Mihiel gas exposure. Surviving relatives include his parents, three siblings, and several others in Guilford township and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor H. Nysewander
Argonne Forest
Christian Church
New York City
France
Capt. Nysewander
J. D. Nysewander
Guilford Township
Ben Davis
Ann Arbor
Mich
Tampa
Fla
Bobbs-Merrill Publishing Co
Ft. Harrison
San Antonio
Tex
St. Mihiel
Nysewander
American Legion
Cat. Nysewander
Maple Hill Cemetery
Elie F. Anderson
John Paul
Indianapolis
Joe Nysewander
Rufus and
Kenneth Nysewander
Miss Madge Heringlake Crashes Ford Into Store Window
Miss Madge Heringlake drove a new Ford coupe to Danville on Saturday. Her brakes failed as she approached the Swartz store and the car damaged the plate glass window. She settled the loss with the owner and regrets the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Heringlake
Danville
Swartz
Miss Heringlake
Madge
Congressman's Visit Shown In Everett Sanders Town Call
Everett Sanders, the congressman, spent a short time Tuesday in town meeting friends and supporters during a local visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Sanders
Students Departing for Colleges Listed in Messenger
Additional names of students leaving or planning to leave for college include Wendell Dixon of Central Normal College Danville and Frances Kelsey with Robert Kelsey Irving W Kelsey Randolph Cox Maurice Elliott LaRue Symons of Depauw University Eldridge Elliott Indianapolis Dental College Jessie Mercer of Central Normal College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Dixon
Central Normal College
Danville
Robert Kelsey
Frances Kelsey
Irving W. Kelsey
Earlham College
Randolph Cox
Maurice Elliott
LaRue Symons
Depauw University
Eldridge Elliott
Indianapolis Dental College
Jessie Mercer
Salads Demonstration Held by Union Home Economics Club
Mrs. Oliver Dixon and Mrs. B W Anderson hosted the September meeting at Mrs. Dixon's home. Miss Florence Boston of Purdue University provided a demonstration on salads for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Dixon
B. W. Anderson
Union
Dixon
Florence Boston
Purdue University
Death of Henry County's oldest doctor Dr James A Stafford
Dr James A Stafford aged 81 and Henry county's oldest practicing physician died of apoplexy after fifty four years in medicine. He is survived by widow two sons Dr W H Stafford New Castle and Earl B Stafford Indianapolis engraving company owner. Dr J C Stafford attended his uncle's funeral in New Castle on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stafford
New Castle
James A. Stafford
Henry County
W. H. Stafford
Earl B. Stafford
Stafford Engraving Company
Indianapolis
Friends Church
Standard Bearer Organized by WTM S of M E Church
A standard bearer company has been organized by the W T M S of the M E church with sixteen members. Mrs Zack Wright serves as superintendent and officers were named including Irene James as president Hilda Block as first vice president Katherine Arnold as second vice president Margaret Inman as corresponding secretary Julia Dixon as treasurer Nina Vaughn as recording secretary and Julia Krieder as mite box superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Zack Wright
Irene James
Hilda Block
Katherine Arnold
Margaret Inman
Julia Dixon
Nina Vaughn
Julia Krieder
Revival Meeting Set by Christian Church for November
The Christian church plans a revival in November with evangelist L. Day, formerly pastor at Brazil Noblesville Marion and North Park Indianapolis, and Edward McKinney in charge of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
L. Day
Brazil
Noblesville
Marion
North Park
Indianapolis
Edward McKinney
Enrollment figures for public schools show steady start
The public schools opened on Monday and reported average enrollment across rooms and facilities. Room No 1 has 51 pupils, No 2 has 49, No 3 has 48, No 4 has 46, No 5 has 53, No 6 has 37. Junior high enrolls 99 and senior high 102.
A Grim Tale on Civic Duty From Moore Haven Times
A Moore Haven Florida editorial laments town apathy and self interest as factors in civic decline. It warns that citizens who avoid public service, shirk advertising, or retreat from collective projects contribute to a buried community lacking sorrow or care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Haven
Fla
Youth meeting draws crowd in Plainfield
Evan Williams, field secretary of the Indiana Christian Endeavor Union, spent a profitable day in Plainfield Sunday. He spoke at the Christian church for regular services and at the C E service. At 3 p m he led a conference at the Friends church for Endeavorers from both churches, followed by ice cream and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Williams
Indiana Christian Endeavor Union
Plainfield
Christian Church
C. E
Friends’ Church
Marriage Licenses Listed for Danville and Surrounding Areas
Clarence R Watt of Indianapolis with Elva Frazee of Danville R R A Otis Cecil Rogers of Clayton with Zelma Irene Harrison of Clayton Willoughby W Marshall of Clermont with Eva L Miller of Brownsburg Virgil Runnells of Indianapolis to Ora Sullivan of Litton Geo L Wahl of Danville with Ethel M Ford of Danville Ralph E Morgenthal of Indianapolis to Lenore E Kirk of Danville Quincy Berry of Hadley to Eva F Knight of Danville Harper E Hayworth of Danville to Mary C Hamilton of Danville Edward Louis Moore of Brownsburg to Mary Agnes Coble of Brownsburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Cecil Rogers
Clayton
Zelma Irene Harrison
Willoughby W. Marshall
Clermont
Eva L. Miller
Brownsburg
Virgil Runnells
Indianapolis
Ind
Ora Sullivan
Litton
Geo. L. Wahl
Danville
Ethel M. Ford
Ralph E. Morgenthal
Lenore E. Kirk
Quincy Berry
Hadley
Eva F. Knight
Harper E. Hayworth
Mary C. Hamilton
Edward Louis Moore
Mary Agnes Coble
Civil actions filed against rail line and mortgage foes
Civil case summaries include Cecil F. Rushton by Newton Rushton next friend suing Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis Rail Road for damages. Charles S. McGarvey sues Charles Gorrell and Gertie M. Gorrell to foreclose mortgage. Rebecca Thompson sues Samuel Hornaday et al for quiet title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil F. Rushton
Newton Rushton
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago
Minister Herbert Huffman Joins Plainfield Friends Church
The Rev. Herbert Huffman recently accepted the Plainfield Friends pastorate and is expected to strengthen local religious forces. A graduate of Earlham College he pastored in Clinton Corners New York Everett Washington and Westland Indiana before arriving in Plainfield. He previously worked as social service secretary for the Baltimore Friends Meeting and his family of five resides at the Friends parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Huffman
Plainfield Friends Church
Huffman
Earlham College
Clinton Corners
N. Y
Everett
Wash
Westland
Greenfield
Ind
Plainfield
Baltimore Friends Meeting
Friends Parsonage
Probate Administrators Named for Duckworth and Huff Estates
Joseph F Morphew appointed administrator with the will annexed of Sarah E Duckworth deceased. Bond set at 2000 with Lonnie I Davis and Joseph B Bowen as sureties. John Jones named administrator of Bertha Huff estate. Bond 100 with Geo W Brill as surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Morphew
Sarah E. Duckworth
Bond
Lonnie I. Davis
Joseph B. Bowen
John Jones
Bertha Huff
Geo. W. Brill
Miss Orel Negus Becomes Plainfield Librarian
Miss Orel Negus has assumed duties as librarian of the Plainfield public library succeeding Mrs. Sarah Walker who resigned to move to Indianapolis. Negus previously worked in Indianapolis and served as assistant librarian at the Plainfield library. She completed a summer librarianship course at Butler College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Negus
Plainfield Public Library
Sarah Walker
Indianapolis
Miss Negus
Butler College
Charles Hawkins Dies at Home of Kidney Trouble
Charles Hawkins died of kidney trouble at his home north of town at 11 o'clock this Thursday morning. He was a longtime resident and obituary records note his passing in the local community.
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Charles Hawkins
Cartersburg Social Roundup Sees Frequent Guests
Frank Winters and family from Brownsville Indiana visit Everitt Quinn and family. Edyth Bowman of Lake Wa wasee arrives for a month with the Bowmans. Mrs Chester Parson and daughter visit E S Miller's family. Nellie Porter and children from Palatka Florida stay with R R Shreve. Edgar Wilson flies to Los Angeles for an indefinite stay with his mother. Several local families host dinners and visitors including the Crow, Owens, Kioark, and Benbow households. The Martins host a 6 o clock dinner with Thelma Negus Mary Sims and Milton Curtis for their son’s 25th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edyth Bowman
Lake Wawasee
John Bowman
Chester Parson
Near Plainfield
E. S. Miller
Nellie Porter
Palatka
Fla
R. R. Shreve
Edgar Wilson
Los Angeles
Cal
Belle Burris
Martha Owens
Mary Benbow
Grace Crow
Owen Kioark
Plainfield
Frank Steward
Coatesville
Mooney
William Douglas
Indianapolis
William Harrison
Sam Holderman
Tobe Kendall
Everitt Quinn
Bert Veatch
Mattie Little
Clara Ward
Zionsville
Mr. McLauchlin
Delia Cropper
G. G. Martin
Thelma Negus
Mary Sims
Milton Curtis
Mrs Brown Injured In Auto Accident Sunday
Mrs Hubert Brown sustained multiple injuries Sunday evening when their car skidded on gravel near a railroad crossing between Brooklyn and Mooresville. The vehicle struck a cement abutment. Mrs Brown suffered fractured ribs and a head gash and is confined to bed. Mr Brown was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Brown
Brooklyn
Mooresville
Brown
Bloomington
Margaret
Indiana University
Mr. Brown
The Contemporary Christ Sermon At Sabbath Services
Church notices announce 9:30 Sabbath School and 10:30 morning theme The Contemporary Christ. 7:30 evening theme At Whose Altars. Pastor A. L. Meredith invites worshippers to reflect on devotion and offerings as three Sabbaths remain before Conference.
Baptist church services and programs announced
The Baptist church lists 9 30 a m Sunday School led by A F Barrow superintendent 6 30 p m B P U preaching service at 10 30 a m sermon Caring for the Olive Plants sermon The Fickle South Wind Wednesday 7 30 p m prayer meeting A special Sunday School program All fathers and mothers invited S L Essick Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Barlow
Friends Church Weekly Schedule and Invitation
The church announces a full day program starting at 9 30 a m with Bible School led by superintendent B W Anderson. A temperance program opens, followed by worship at 10 30 a m and a 6 30 p m Christian Endeavor meeting on the tongue sins. Evening service at 7 30 with the Universal Invitation theme. Midweek Prayer Wednesday at 7 30 and Bible School committee conference at 8 30. All not affiliated with another church are invited to unite in worship.
Christian Bible School and services announced for fall
The Christian church schedules a 9 30 Bible School with cradle roll program and promotion exercises. Morning worship at 10 40 features a children’s sermon next Sunday. The pastor to preach on A Workman That Needeth Not to be Ashamed and Evangelistic hour at 7 80 with Paul’s Seven Reasons for Christian Unity. Mid week prayer and Bible study at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Hog Sale Announcement Near Clayton
Roy Edmonson-Hog sale to be held 3 miles west of Clayton on September 21. Public sale notice appears in this column with free ad for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Edmonson
Hog Sale
Clayton
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Mickie
Senos
Stafford
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Rochester
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Ashton, Ill
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Ohio
Symons Adwe, Co
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J.O Walton
Mary Stephens
Sanderson’s Business College
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Plymouth
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R. W. Morrison
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Blanche Bowman
Urban Bowman
Six Points
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Marie Atwood
Ruth Palmer
Dessie Duffey
Elizabeth Brewer
Bowmans
Lowell Krebs
Myron Heringlake
Adna Moon
Lawrence Cox
Roy Jackson
Ralph Cox
Harold Bowman
Milton Blair
Esther Vestal
Mary Rawling
Irvington
B. R. Inman
Home Lawn
Martinsville
J. W. Lobdell
Billie
L. V. Walker
R. H. Black
Colorado Springs
California
C. A. Kirkpatrick
Milton Hooker
Ypsilanti
Frank Hanna
Symons
Amy Little
Warsaw
John A. Ward
Charles
Huntington Beach
Sylvester Jones
John H. Gibbs
Minta Jordan
Tilman Stanley
Walter Havens
Lebanon
Emaline Ransdall
Columbus
D. W. Holderman
N. B. Bonham
Paddock
Harriett
Terre Haute
Ingleman
Jasonville
Frye
Vera Griffin
Young People’s Meeting
Clarence R. Watt
Rev. Huffman
Cartersburg
Frank Winters
Brownsville
Dan
Cory
Mrs. Brown
Methodist
A. L. Meredith
Baptist
S. L. Essick
Bible- School Committee
Christian
W. H. Hedges
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