G A R encampment drew thousands of veterans to Indianapolis
Civil war veterans from Virgil H Lyons Post 186 Plainfield joined the Fifty fifth annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Indianapolis. More than 10 000 G A R members and families arrived as reunions and roll calls highlighted the gathering. Local reunions included LaGrange s brigade in the senate chamber and visiting members from Alabama and Illinois attended events and met local descendants.
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Indianapolis
Virgil H. Lyons
Plainfield
LaGrange
McCook
Senate Chamber
Fourth
Indiana Cavalry
Kentucky Cavalry
Wisconsin Cavalry
Indiana Battery
Henry H. Talbot
Crawfordsville
7Th
Talbot
John S. Moore
Moore
Mr. Talbot
Danyle
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
G. A. R. D. VW. Davis
Fairhope
Ala
Davis
Co. G
99Th Ind
Lucas
Daniel R. Lucas
99Th Regiment
Henry Hayden
J. E. Vestal
R. W. Stephenson
Basketball Season To Open Friday Oct 7
The high school basketball season starts Friday night next week with a home game against Pittsboro. Coach Songer an ex-Wabash player and Prof Hover expect a fast, experienced lineup despite light depth. The Scarlet Scrapers, built from former stars, will soon be ready to challenge. Local games are sought for Oct 21 Nov 4 and Dec 2. contact H A Inman Plainfield phone 81.
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Pittsboro
Songer
Wonder Five
Prof. Hovermale
Scarlet Scrapers
H. S
H. A. Inman
Plainfield
Relative Dies at Carmel in Lingering Illness
Mrs. Newton Hinshaw died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Owen in Carmel after a long illness with paralysis in the last two months. Granddaughter Mrs. Clifford Jessup and nephew Frank Jessup are named relatives. Local relatives from this place attended the funeral: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jessup, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jessup, and Geo. W. Jessup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Hinshaw
Thomas Owen
Carmel
Clifford Jessup
Frank Jessup
Geo. W. Jessup
Literary Society Organized At Senior High School
The senior high school forms a literary society for the year with officers Vera Griffin as president Julia Kreider as vice president and Florence Kirkpatrick as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Griffin
Julia Kreider
Florence Kirkpatrick
Child’s Nose Broken In Home Accident
Robert Louis Stephenson aged nine son of Mr and Mrs R W Stephenson sustained a broken bone and a fractured nose while playing at home Wednesday morning. He was taken to Dr Thomas hospital where Dr Wright of Indiana polis gave surgical attention. The child is reported to be doing nicely.
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Robert Louis Stephenson
R. W. Stephenson
Dr. Thomas Hospital
Wright
Indianapolis
Church Announcements From Sunday Schedule
The schedule lists Bible School at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 40 a m with the Lord s supper Evangelistic service at 7 00 p m featuring Are You a Child of God A 6 15 p m Christian Endeavor for high schoolers and a Wednesday 7 30 p m midweek service led by Minister W H Hedges The notices urge churchgoers to invite others and make church attendance a habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
W. H. Hedges
Court Proceedings Civil Cases Summary
Civil actions include partition between Mary Hall and Eva Hyten. Foreclosure mortgage with receiver appointment against Hiram Brown and Jacob W. Bonnell. Breach of contract case involving Chesley McFerran and Rebecca Bishop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hall
Eva Hyten
Hiram Brown
Jacob W. Bonnell
Chesley McFerran
Rebecca Bishop
Don’t Knock the Town You Visit
The author argues against public criticism of host towns especially small ones. Visitors should respect locals and adapt to local customs, noting misunderstandings arise from narrow views. With postwar shifts in work, many move to new regions. good breeding means avoiding snide remarks about the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Martin Dee Named Executor of Thomas A Dee Bond Estate
Martin Dee appointed executor of the estate of Thomas A. Dee Bond with a bond of 200 dollars. John F. Walsh and Anderson Smith named as sureties on the bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dee
Thomas A. Dee
John F. Walsh
Anderson Smith
State of Indiana v Brack et al grand larceny verdict
The case ends with a jury verdict finding Robert Brack et al guilty of grand larceny. A $50 fine plus costs is imposed and the defendants receive a prison sentence of one to fourteen years in Michigan City State Prison along with a two year disfranchisement.
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State of
Indiana
Robert Brackett
Michigan City
Marriage Licenses Listed for Indiana Couples
Grover C Boling of Crawfordsville wed Etta M Purcell of Ladoga. James C Martin of Danville wed Margaret Darnall of Danville. Elmer A Gastino of Indianapolis wed Sarah P Richardson of Indianapolis. Perry B Rushton of Clayton wed Ola D Kirkham of Clayton. Everett M Bailey of Indianapolis wed Bertha S Carter of Indianapolis. Wilda E Ulrey of North Salem wed Marie Temple of North Salem. Grant Bailey of Indianapolis wed Ella Hitchcock of Danville. Ernest F Mills of Indianapolis wed Mae M Osborn of Toledo Ohio.
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James C. Martin
Danville
R. R
Margaret Darnall
Elmer A. Gastino
Indianapolis
Sarah P. Richardson
Perry B. Rushton
Clayton
Ola D. Kirkham
Everett M. Bailey
Ind
Bertha S. Carter
Wilda E. Ulrey
North Salem
Marie Temple
Grant Bailey
Ella Hitchcock
R. A
Ernest F. Mills
Mae M. Osborn
Toledo
Ohio
Tennis Doubles Winners Crowned in Local Tourney
The high school concluded its tennis doubles tournament this week naming boys champions Harold Cumberworth and Paul Franklin and girls champions Vera Griffin and Josephine Tucker. Singles competition is ongoing with the winner to be announced later.
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Harold Cumberworth
Paul Franklin
Vera Griffin
Josephine Tucker
Enjoying Poor Health Is Misleading Usage
The piece argues that the phrase enjoying poor health is incorrect since enjoyment implies pleasure, while ill health yields no pleasure. It contrasts this with enjoying good health and notes the error in saying one has been agreeably disappointed.
Mrs Chester Pike Returns From Terre Haute Visit
Mrs. Chester Pike reports a return from a relatives visit in Terre Haute. For sale cornfield beans suitable for canning at one dollar per bushel. Contact Mrs. Zack Dooley for details.
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Chester Pike
Terre Haute
Zack Dooley
Tail Spot Trim for Friend’s Dog in New Brown Suit
A dialogue between two friends notes a dog matching a new brown suit with a small white tail spot that will be trimmed. The exchange confirms styling and a minor grooming detail.
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Mabel
Sunday Church Services Announced by S L Essick Pastor
The sermon topics are Christ Our Redemption and The Grateful Leper. Sunday School at 9 30 a m with A P Barlow as superintendent, 10 30 a m preaching, 6 p m B Y P U, 7 p m preaching. Wednesday prayer meeting and Woman's Day noted. All welcome to attend.
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A. P. Barlow
S. L. Essick
Sabbath School Invite and Missionary Visit at Church
At 9 30 a m the Sabbath School invites attendance led by Superintendent Fred Calbert. At 7 00 p m Miss Bertha Creek a missionary with the W F M S stationed in India is home on vacation and will speak. Mrs J W Dickson will oversee the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Calbert
Bertha Creek
India
J. W. Dickson
Charg
Promotion Day and Worship at Local Church
Bible School at 9:30 led by B. W. Anderson with promotion day and music from the primary department. Worship at 10:30 followed by a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Huffman and a luncheon for all. Evening services at 7:30 feature "The Genesis of the Christian Life" and a 6:30 Christian Endeavor on "Thy Will Be Done." Wednesday mid week service by H. L. Huffman.
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Bible School
B. W. Anderson
Huffman
Christian Endeavor
Missionary Program and Tea at Friends Church
The Women s Missionary Society of the Friends church meets next Wednesday at 2 PM. Mrs Fannie Cox and Mrs Ernest Heringlake lead the Japan themed program followed by a social hour and Japanese tea. Hostesses are Mrs Alice Charles Sunday School class members.
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Women’s Missionary Society of the Friends Church
Fannie Cox
Ernest Heringlake
Alice Charles
Plainfield Wins 13-11 in First of Series
Plainfield beat the Stilesville Browns 13 to 11 at the local ball park Sunday. Footie Stephenson pitched effectively, scattering the Browns’ hits. The team will host an Indianapolis squad this coming Sunday.
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Plainfield
Stilesville Browns
Ball Park
Stephenson
Indianapolis
Market Saturday by Ladies' Aid at Harvey & Son Store
The Ladies' Aid of the M. E. church will hold a market next Saturday morning October 1 at 10 o'clock at the store of Charles Harvey and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Charles Harvey and Son
Legion Post Holds Interesting Meeting
A large Vic tor Nysewander American Legion meeting discussed forming a firing squad with government rifles for Armistice Day ceremonies. Plans include a charity play, and soon dances with music, chaperones, and a Sept Oct schedule starting Oct 7.
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Legion
Victor Nysewander
American Legion
Niece of Kinnan Dies After Stroke in Indianapolis
Mrs. William L. Wright, 56, died at 1420 E Vermont St after a stroke in the street near her home. Funeral Monday at 2 pm from the residence with Crown Hill burial. She led civic groups, was president of Round Table and Penelope clubs, secretary of the Wright Family Association, and Republican precinct committeewoman. Survived by husband, son William F. Wright, three sisters, and one brother.
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William L. Wright
Vermont St
Crown Hill
Wright Family Association
Ninth Ward
William F. Wright
Ft. Wayne
Minnie Myers
Nettie Southern
Mabel Johnson
Cleveland
Frederick Kinnan
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
T. B. Kinnan
W. L. Wright
Mr. Kinnan
Pastor Attends Conference Sessions in Gracechurch
Reverend A L Meredith attends the annual conference sessions at Gracechurch in South Bend. The conference sermon was preached Tuesday evening by Reverend T Fred Williams of Trinity Lafayette, formerly of Plainfield.
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A. L. Meredith
Gracechurch
South Bend
T. Fred Williams
Trinity
Lafayette
Plainfield
Recruit Marine Corps Resumes Enlistment with 21000 Base
Recruiting for the Marine Corps has restarted after a ten week halt. Congress caps strength at 21 000 with high physical mental and moral standards. Enlistment age 20, weight 130 pounds, height 65 inches. Recruiting stations listed in Indianapolis Evansville and Louisville.
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Marine Corps
Congress
N. Illinois St
Indianapolis
Ind
2D and Main Sts
Evansville
Louisville
Child Breaks Arm at School Amid Bone Spikes
Shin Paugh sustained a broken bone in the left arm this morning while playing on school grounds. This marks the third such injury among children in the past five days at the same school.
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Shin Paugh
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Logal G. A. R
99Th Ing.Reg. Association
E. C. Rumpler
State Federation of Clubs
Rumpler
Central Christian Church
J. H. Grant
Boswell
17Th Indiana Infantry
Grant
Wilder
Mickie
ANDO
Nebars
Christian
Patrick Henry
Grover C. Boling
Etta M. Purcell
Ladoga
C. N. Lurie
Methodist
H. L. Huffman
National Organization of the Legion
Kinnan
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