Local News Briefs and Family Notes from Lagro and Nearby
The column records a mix of local happenings including a 12 cent price for White Leghorn chicks, birth of a daughter to Rev. and Mrs. Vawter of Lagro on Alrich 22, and various visits and health notes. It notes Indiana tourism registration figures, seed potato sales by W B Hackett, and multiple family visits across Rock Creek township and Fort Wayne, with health concerns for Charles Ebert and Charlie Crabb homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell and
Green Mountain
W. B. Hackett
Nick Kreamer
Ray Houser
Charles Ebert
Rock Creek Township
Charles
Pep and Poultry Feed and Harness Services Ad
A Roanoke notice touts Pep Butter Milk Chick Feed for lively hens and oyster shell for proper nutrition. It also promotes harness oiling and repairs before spring work, plus a large selection of horse collars available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Visitors and Dinners In Local Society Notes
Mrs Mabel Mattox of Fort Wayne visits her parents Mr and Mrs Coulter Wysong for several days. Mr and Mrs Donald Bowman and baby Keith have Sunday dinner at the Geo Smyser home in Warren. E B Richards and Sons advertise as agents for Moon and Moon dry cleaning with guaranteed work and garments sent out on Tuesday and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mattox
Fort Wayne
Coulter Wysong
Donald Bowman
Keith
Geo. Smyser
Warren
Moon & Moon
E. BH. Richards & Sons
Mrs. Sarah Beatey Dead in Huntington After Illness
Mrs. Sarah N. Beatey died Wednesday night at 11 at the home of her niece Mrs. C H Rankin in Huntington after a long illness and a twelve week serious illness. Dropsy and paralysis caused death. Born March 19 1838 in Ohio to William and Clementine Spencer. Widow of William Hendry who died in 1902 and of Mr Beattey who died in 1919. Survived by two brothers Samuel Spencer of Roanoke Jeptha Spencer of Belmont County Ohio and sister Amanda Lawrence of McConnellville Ohio. Member of local M E church and Roanoke chapter of the Eastern Star. Funeral today at the M E church with Rev C B Thomas presiding. Eastern Star burial service by the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Beatey
Sarah N. Beatey
C. H. Rankin
Huntington
Beatey
Mar
Ohio
William
Clementine Spencer
William Hendry
Mr. Beattey
Samuel Spencer
Roanoke
Jeptha Spencer
Belmont County
Amanda Lawrence
McConnellville
M. E. Church
Eastern Star
C. B. Thomas
Death Notice for Cora Wolf Showalter of Roanoke
Cora Wolf Showalter born January 20 1876 daughter of Atchison and Lenora Wolf died March 26 1921 at age 45 2 months 26 days She married Benjamin Showalter in 1894 they had no children Survived by husband father step mother one brother and three sisters Funeral services were held at Roanoke United Brethren church March 28 with Rev D Walter Zart man and Rev G F Byrer officiating Interment in I O O F cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Atchison
Lenora Wolf
Benjamin Showalter
Roanoke U. B
D. Walter Zartman
G. F. Byrer
Roanoke Couple Wed in Kalamazoo Michigan
Miss Goldie Runyan and Mr. Charles Light of Roanoke united in marriage on Saturday March 26 in Kalamazoo Michigan. The couple are well known locally and will reside in Roanoke with many friends offering best wishes for a long and peaceful married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldie Runyan
Charles Light
Roanoke
Marrage
Kalamazoo Michigan
Wedding of Miss Olive Frantz and Mr. Clifford F Hoffmann Roanoke
Easter Sunday ceremony at Mrs. N J Carpenter home in Detroit officiated by Rev Wm T Stidger of St Marks Methodist. Reception featured a five course dinner and gifts. Bridal attire included white satin and Irish point lace. They plan to reside at 1714 McClellan Ave Detroit after April 12. Out of town guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J. Carpenter
Detroit
Michigan
Olive Frantz
Clifford F. Hoffman Roanoke
Wm. T. Stidger
St. Marks Methodist Church
Gladys Catlett
Clarence Catlett
Canada
McClellan Avenue
Sunday School Series and Church Activities Announced
The Sunday school opens a study series on Social Life with The Christian Standard of Character at 9 15. The pastor leads a 7 30 sermon The Treatment of our Fellowmen. Christian Endeavor meets 6 30 led by Miss Vivan Knepper The Kingdom of God in Our Community. Martha and Mary prayer meeting Thursday evening Otterbein Guild Girls meet Monday Miss Gladia Hoover Rev G F Byrer pastor cordially invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Highlands
Feighner
Vivan Knepper
Kingdom of God
Martha and
Mary
Otterbein Guild
Gladia Hoover
G. F. Byrer
Purvis Drug Store Ad Warns Against Solicitators
Notice states no solicitors or agents are employed to sell magazines. Cautions that anyone posing as a representative is an imposter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis Drug Store
Roanoke Reconnaissance and Destruction Aftermath
A Confederate guarding party tests a Union officer claiming to be General Smith before a tense halt. The column endures extreme cold, tents smoke, and rapid snowmelt as boats haul away spoils, prisoners move to St. Louis camps, and casualties are tallied after the Arkansas river raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
St. Louis
Missouri
Garison
Churchill
Willing Workers Sunday Class Holds Parsonage Meeting
The Willing Workers Sunday school class of the Methodist church met at the parsonage on Friday night for a monthly business and social gathering. They enjoyed games and refreshments and presented Rev. and Mrs. Thomas with a fine umbrella as a token of appreciation, affirming it was a worthwhile evening.
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The
Methodist Church
Thomas
Sunday church schedule invites all for services and Bible study
First Methodist church outlines Sunday school at 9 30 and 10 30 with Epworth League and evening worship at 6 30 and 7 30 This is the last Sunday of the conference year Let everyone rally to the church Sunday school and preaching at Monson at 9 30 and 10 30 Epworth League at 7 30 Mrs Bertha Knowlton leads You are cordially invited to all the services Pastor Rev C B Thomas
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
Monson
Epworth League
Bertha Knowlton
C. B. Thomas
Rats Nearly Burned Bowen Home. She Fears Fire
Mrs Bowen recounts two months of avoiding the cellar after smelling fire in bed. She says a rat nibbled matches, and only prompt action saved her house from flames. The dead rat was later found. RAT SNAP is advertised by Purvis Drug Store and N D E Richards & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purvis Drug Store
N. D. E. Richards & Sons
Indiana Service Corporation Train Schedule Fragments
Fragmented timetable shows multiple train numbers and local Limited designations with arrivals and destinations around Indianapolis Huntington and other stops. Readable items include arrival times 9:32 12:55 3:29 and 11:40 with various Local and Limited trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieteneebebacsee Teld 7 Ltd
Indianapolis
Ceuecceseces
Recinta
Wees
Huntington
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the Farmers State Bank
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Ernest Grey
Vawter of
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Mary K.louser
Roy Houser
GS. Husband
Mary Husband
Arthur Ayers
Mlilfred Isenberg
South Bend
Abs
Gary Bowman
Louis Clar
Jud Fultz
Tourist Information Bureau
Mahlon Hathaway
Frank Barnbrook
Harve Kramer
Lillie Diniis
Hugh
Charles Crabbs
Geo. Blum the
Eagle “Mirado
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Poaermill Bond
Ila
S Shu
Runyan—Light
Frantz—Hoffman
First United Brethren Church
General Smith
Blue Wing
Memphis
R. H. Tanner Farm
Bull Town Farm
Ray Roane
Tanner Re
Roanore, Indiana
Wammerly
Wes Bond Ae
State of
Huntington County
Elmer Fe, Dinius
Jackson Township
Board of Commissioners
Elmer E. Dinius
Stone
Board of Commissioners of
Joseph E. Shideler
Indiana Service Corporation
Cee Eens
Eee Roan
Eer
Nseseetonen
Dewey Crakes
Feebawa Tetera
Paenee
Lockey Tiger CO
Kansas City
Perry Patton
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