West Coast Move Lures Indiana Writer to Wenatchee
W. F. Sturm of Spencer County writes from Wenatchee Washington describing life in the apple country He works as bookkeeper and circulation manager for the Republic Press and notes rising real estate values and advertising rates He mentions sending copies of The Democrat home and invites a visit during the A Y P Exposition while praising the district as a premier apple region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Sturm
Washington
Wenatchee
Republic Press
Indiana
Democrat
Seattle
Emma Vawter Weds Louis Eigert in Walnut Street Home
Miss Emma Vawter and Louis Eigert of Clarendon Ark were married Tuesday evening at the Vawter home. Rev Edwin H Boldrey officiated. The couple left for Clarendon where Eigert is foreman at a local button factory. Out of town guests included Miss Pearl Spitz Newburg Mrs Julia Higemann Evansville and Mr and Mrs Harry Vawter Cincinnati.
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Emma Vawter
Louis Higert
Clarendon
Ark
Henry Vawter
Walnut Street
Edwin H. Boldrey
M. E. Church
Eigert
Bays Haaff Wedding Ties Bays and Haaff Family
Lawrence Bays and Miss Lorilla Haaff were married at the bride's home on Sunday April 4 Rev L T Taylor presiding The quiet ceremony included only immediate family The bride wore white silk trimmed in ribbon The groom wore black They will establish a home on a farm near Chrisney with many friends wishing them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bays
Lorilla Haaff
Eli Haaff
Rev. L. T. Taylor
Fairview
Mrs. Bays
Chrisney
Claims Against Estates Involving Notes From Early 1900s
Samuel H Jennings sues Nancy A Carter estate for $1000 plus interest on a 1902 note payable at Carter's death for services. Carter died September 1908, interest from that date to date of claim. Another suit: Home Missionary Society of U B Church vs estate of Cynthia A Dawson for $500 note.
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Samuel H. Jennings
Nancy A. Carter
Carter
Cynthia A. Dawson
Will of Fredrick Kokomoor Recorded in Clerk's Office
The will of Fredrick Kokomoor, who died recently, is entered of record. Debts and legal charges are to be paid first. His widow Mary Kokomoor is to receive the estate while she remains widowed, and if she remarries, she will take an portion by law with the children sharing the remainder. Executed August 1905, witnesses Jd. A. Poelline and Jacob Fahr. Fahr named as executor.
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Fredrick Kokomoor
Mary Kokomoor
Jd. A. Poelline
Jacob Fahr
Pastor Rev G N Wall Leads Sunday Services at Silver Dale
The Presbyterian church holds Sunday services conducted by Pastor Rev G N Wall. The program aligns with the resurrection miracle and welcomes all attendees. Wall will preach at Silver Dale next Sunday at 3 00 pm resuming bi weekly summer and autumn services.
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Presbyterian Church
GN. Wall
G. N. Wall
Silver Dale
Will Move House for Big Improvements in Williamson Street
H W Smith has contracted with Robert Corbett to remove moulding sand from the hill near his West Williamson street premises. The hill will be lowered twelve to fifteen feet and graded. Smith will move his residence forward about thirty feet and undertake extensive improvements after grading.
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H. W. Smith
Robert Corbett
West Williamson Street
Mr. Smith
Visited Childhood Scenes By Pastor Guard
Rev. W. L. Guard, pastor of the Lutheran church, returned home Saturday after a two week trip. He attended his niece Anna School wedding in Muncie Indiana and then, with his three brothers, visited his Iowa childhood scenes while Mrs. Guard stayed in Logansport Indiana.
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W. L. Guard
Lutheran Church
Anna School
Charles School
Muncie
Ind
Guard
Iowa
Rockport Presbyterian Sunday School Installs New Windows
The Sunday school at Rockport Presbyterian Church has completed installing new windows in the church. After saving surplus cash for four years, the project cost $225 and enhances the building’s beauty.
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Rockport
Guthrie Editor Marries Governor’s Daughter in Senate Chamber
Leslie Gordon Niblack of Guthrie Oklahoma and Miss Francis Lilian Haskell daughter of the Oklahoma governor were married in the Senate chamber of the state house in Guthrie Wednesday night March 31 at eight o clock. The couple left for a bridal trip to New Orleans Havana and Japan and will be gone several months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Gordon Niblack
Guthrie
Okla
Francis Lilian Haskell
Oklahoma
Senate Chamber
State House
County moves to option election with 2000 names
A petition for the county option election was filed and approved by the board of commissioners. The filing shows over 2000 names supporting the measure. The election is scheduled for Tuesday May 4.
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Board of Commissioners
Pharaoh Chrisney
Wesley J. Richards
American Grocery Co
J. G. Baum
County Court Proceedings and Spencer County Appropriations
Spencer circuit court convened with Judge Kiper. guardians reported for Frances Reese Margueretta Schaus Rueben Lloyd heirs and others. Drainage cases, liquor law charges, and several divorces were dismissed or continued. Spencer County Council approved numerous appropriations and road viewings. A Sunday school convention was set for Luce township and Easter services planned at a local church.
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Philip Schaus
Margueretta Schaus
John C. Jelly
Rueben Lloyd
Elizabeth Wohler
Frank M. Arnold
John Harm
Joseph Schneider
Catharine Schum
Henry Schum
Chris J. Wetzel
Geo. F
F. Fishback
A. G. Dawson
Frank Miller
Lindsey O. Walters
William Bennett
State of Indiana
Cecil Williams
Reformatory
John Williams
Robert Whitten
Whitten
Anna Goodman
Charles Goodman
Elmira C. Carlisle
Roy L
Marriage Licenses Listed for Lawrence Bays and Others
Lawrence Bays 25 farmer weds Lorilla Haas 20 of Chrisney. Curtis Webb 22 laborer weds Tempe Gibson 17 of Rock Port. Louis H Igert 26 factory foreman weds Emiline Bye Wanter 26 Spencer County. Fred Razer 22 butler is named with Ken yladys Brown 20 of Ken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bays
Farmer
Chrisney
Lorilla Haas
Curtis Webb
Rockport
Tempe
Gibson
Louis
Igert
Missionary Convention of United Brethren Church
The Woman's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church Indiana conference will hold its convention in the United Brethren church in this city on April 14 and 16. First sermon at 7 36 p m Wednesday by Rev H L Dodd. Bible study led by Rev W E Snyder. Speakers will discuss mission topics. Public invited. United Brethren services Sunday April 11 Ebenezer 10 30 a m Rockport 7 30 p m.
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Woman's Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church
Indiana
United Brethren Church
L. Dodd
W. EB. Snyder
United Brethren
Ebenezer
Rockport
Election of Trustees at Ben Hur Court Meeting
At the regular Ben Hur court session last Friday night trustees were elected. Jacob Ludwig for one year John W Crooks for two years and Dr J R Lang for three years will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Court
Jacob Ludwig
John W. Crooks
J. R. Lang
New Officers Elected at Southern Indiana Loan and Savings
The Southern Indiana Loan and Savings association elected T. Snyder as treasurer replacing E. M. Payne. Henry Hoch was chosen secretary of the association.
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Southern Indiana Loan and Savings — Association
T. & Snyder
E. M. Payne
Henry Hoch
Coles Family Relocates to Rockport for Monument Business
J S Coles and family moved from Poseyville Indiana to Rockport and are occupying the Graham residence on Third Street. Coles plans to enter the monument business in the new city.
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J. S. Coles
Poseyville
Ind
Graham
Third Street
Mr. Coles
Monument
Himmelheber's Daughter Weds Fresh Tonight
At the home of Mr and Mrs John Himmelheber the marriage of their daughter Bonsie Himmelheber to Mr Sam Fresh will take place tonight at eight o clock. The ceremony is a simple family event with close relatives attending.
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John ‘Himmelheber
Miss ‘Bonsle
Sam Fresh
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Spencer County
The
Far West
Kuntz
State of
HOUSE
Payne
Boston Herald
Champ Clark
Senate
Committee On Rules
Herald
Committee On
Congress
Indianapolis News
Bays— Haaff
Weds
Court House News
County Council
Martin Maisenbeier
Benno Wagner
Jacob Scammahorn
Samuel Beeler
Aaron Ayers
C. C. Dawson
Joseph Haines
Wm. H. Smail
Fred Sbutler
John Laxey
Jene Shrodes
Spencer County Council
Hamed
Jas. A. ‘Haines
H. H. Stateville
Geo. B
Crowder
Isaac L
Kramer
Michael Heidhle
Bech
Floyd Thurman
James H. Tennyson
Nancy M. Hile
Elizabeth B. Parker
Margaret M. Haverstrow
Hatfield
Jonathan G. Bauman
Mary R. Dawson
Ancil Jones Et al
Nancy E. Hemmings
Jesse 4
Hays
Ancil Jones
S. Grant Johnson
Della Armstrong
G. W. Stilwell
Homer E. Stilwell
Albert Byrne
Henry C. Greene
James H. Ensor
Wm. H. Parker
Clara B. Ingle
Eugene Crowder
Samuel M. Varner
Hester A
Wm. A. Greathouse
Hester A. Greathouse
John W. Thurman
George W. Baughn
George W. Woolsey
Luce Township
the Christian Church
Richland City
Mary Bauman
John Fodder
Lola Crews
Dr. Jolly
Frank Bauman
Ruth Mccoy
John Asher
J. W. Therber
L. H. McCoy
D. P. McCoy
Hazel Bauman
Eld
Jesse Reynolds
Nellie Cowell
Ruth Krueger
Lena Lloyd
Winifred
R. R. Bryan
Bauman Quartett
Presbyterian
George N. Wall
B. Fiat
Lowell Mason
Mason
Arthur Berridge
Buzzi— Peccia
Maggie Gold
Havens
Willow Pond
Miller Bridge
Lang
Moffett
Ohio Township
Marion Thurman
Lake Mill Road
Hammond Township
Brown
Bridge
Haa Ae
Omer Kennedy
Beige
Briege
Myler Té
Woolfolk
Huff Township
Loper
Troy
Jasper
Harrison Township
St. Meinrad
Chrisney & Wright Bridge
Beminway
Adam Miller Oe Kramer Sa
Metz- Sargent
Clay
Richardson Bridge
Schrieffer
Blue Lick Bridge
McDaniel
Tableman Ae
Auffman Mill
Bullock Town Bridge
Luce
Farmers’ Institute
Johnson Bridge
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