Wilkinson youth George Reger dies in self inflected shooting
Wil m residents mourn the death of George Reger son of Mr and Mrs Albert Reger after a self inflicted gunshot. Witnessed by two boys the tragedy occurred near his home and he died on arrival at Dr Titus office. The funeral was held at Mt Gillead church. Reger was a Wilkinson High School graduate and a highly regarded alumni member. The community extends sympathy to his bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Titus
Titus
Condo & Co
Reger
Wilkinson High School
Mt. Gillead Church
Act Ends Parental Consent for Older Enlistees
The June 3 1916 Act waives parental consent for boys aged 18 to 21 joining the army. It also allows enlistment of those under 18 with parental consent if they meet service requirements for stature and weight.
Wilkinson Kids Shine In Me Church Children Day
Wilkinson Indiana hosted large Children Day services at the ME church with crowded seating and attractive decorations. A "Sunshine" and "Little Soldiers" drill by six boys and six girls, plus a "Garland of Roses" drill by twelve girls, drew praise. The youth class led by Opal Jackson Mabel Mayer Lulu White and helpers Price Miller Thomas Cooper Woods contributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Ind
Young Peoples
Opal Jackson
Mabel Mayer
Lulu White
Mesdames Price Miller
Thomas, Cooper and Woods
Sugar Creek Social Notes Hear Week's Happenings
Everett Lockridge and family of Shirley visit George Bright family. Basil Keesling finished a tubular well for Frank Chew. Many locals travel to Kennard, New Castle, Ashland, and Cadiz for visits and events. Jacob Bright gains mobility with crutches after long rheumatism confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Lockridge
Shirley
George Bright
Russell Pressnall
Basil Keesling
Frank Chew
Elsworth Darling
Kennard
John Hedrick
Web Keesling
Jim Baughn
New Castle
Wm. Hedrick
Hancock County
D. W. Keesling
Cadiz
Minnie Hedrick
Forest
Bert Hawking
Richmond
W. H. Jarrel
Sugar Creek
E. M. Pressnall
Ashland
Sam Cottrell
Little
Luther Coon
Lorie Harris
Ira W. Harris
Jacob Bright
Cash for Eggs and Poultry at Mt. N. Dean
Local ad offers top cash market prices for poultry eggs and butter. Sellers urged to visit Mt. N. Dean in Shirley before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. N
Popular Pastor Resigns From Local M. E. Church
Rev. W. Clyde Howard resigns as pastor of the local Methodist Episcopal Church after serving since April. The community is abuzz as officials note the departure and potential replacement discussions begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clyde Howard
M. E
Farewell Service Planned for Pastor Clyde Howard
The M E church will hold a farewell service in the Christian church Sunday evening as part of the Children's Day exercises. Rev Clyde Howard departs Monday for Hospers Iowa to serve a new congregation while Rev Hatford of the Christian church will also speak during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospers
Iowa
Howard
Shirley
M. E
Christian Church
Clyde Howard
Hatford
U R E of P Meets with Visiting Members in Wilkinson Lodge
Several members of the United Religious Endowment of P. met in Wilkinson Indiana with visiting members from the New Castle lodge. They formed a line then drilled on Main street and enjoyed a social time with abundant ice cream served after a business meeting.
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Wilkinson
Ind
New Castle
Main Street
Sunday Social Gossip From Union Grove and Nearby
Residents and visitors fill a busy week with calls and visits across Union Grove and surrounding towns. Names include Quincy Wilkinson James Addison Floyd Callahan Winnie George Ida Kendall and families at Lem Jones and Kendall reunions with transfers between Wilkinson Dublin Markleville Anderson Cadiz and Cadiz area locations.
Calderwood Muse wed in Meridian Street home
Miss Lillie Muse daughter of Mrs. Sarah Muse of Shirley and Mr Glen Calderwood of Sheridan wed Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s mother’s Meridian street home. The ceremony was by Omer Hufford with only close relatives present. They will reside in Sheridan after a Naples visit and start housekeeping there. Muse previously worked for the News and is noted for print shop skill. Calderwood’s background is less known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Muse
Sarah Muse
Shirley
Glen Calderwood
Sheridan
Meridian Street
Omer Hufford
The
Christian Church
Alma Johnson
Indianapolis
Don Vestal
Miss Muse
News Force
Mr. Calderwood
Christian Pastor Surprised by Home Gathering in Shirley
Reverend Hufford of the Christian church was surprised by nearly a hundred Shirley citizens and friends Tuesday evening at his Meridian Street home. His daughter Sarah reportedly kept the secret for two weeks while he believed she shared all. The event included a liberal donation of useful items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Hufferd
The
Christian Church
Meridian Street
Shirley
Hufford
Sarah
Party
Crawford Johnson Wedding At Home Of Lewis Johnsons
Carrie Johnson wed Lundy Crawford of Anderson in a private Saturday evening ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Johnson west of town. Rev Carl VanWinkle officiated. The couple left Sunday for their Anderson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Johnson
Carrie Johnson
Lundy Crawford
Anderson
Carl VanWinkle
M. M. Shelton
John Slaughter
Orestes Slaughter
Wilkinson
Roy Johnson
Carl Parsons
Crawford
Shirley Church Notices Mission Church Services
Preaching services held Sunday afternoon and evening with a Tuesday evening prayer meeting noted for Mission Church location.
Memorial Service Planned in Tucker's Grove
Wilkinson Indiana lodges K of P I O O F and Red Men arrange decoration services for next Sunday in Tucker's Grove. Wilkinson band boys provide music and Judge Alfred Allison of Anderson will deliver the address. A large crowd is expected.
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Wilkinson
Ind
K. of P
Red Men
Tucker’s Grove
Wilkinson Band Boys
Alfred Allison
Anderson
Old Timer Heard From In Perry Indiana
A card from W. D. Stout indicates he is in Perry Indiana seeking a steel building for his firm. He is erecting one in Indianapolis for the Nordyke and Marmon Co and notes he has not been away from Shirley long enough to require reminders to his many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Stout
Perry
Indianapolis
Nordyke & Marmon Co
Stout
Shirley
Mothers and White Ribbon Recruits Meet in Wilkinson
The W C T U of Wilkinson will hold a special meeting July 21 at the M E B church for all mothers with children under six, inviting Shirley and Warrington unions and others interested.
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr Power at 68th Birthday
Mrs W H Power hosted a Sunday chicken dinner in Wilkinson Indiana for Mr Power turning 68. Attending were their daughter Mrs J F Smith and family, Mrs Sarah R Knight, Mrs H E Fifer and Claude Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Ind
W. H. Power
Mrs Branson Hosts SL Club At Meridian Street Home
Mrs Branson was hostess to the SL Club on Meridian street Tuesday. Roses formed decorations and contests provided entertainment. Mesdames Goodwin and Branson were the lucky winners. A two course luncheon was served. Next meeting with Mrs B S Andrews on Tuesday July 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Branson
SL Club
Meridian Street
Mesdames Goodwin
Branson
B. S. Andrews
Barrett Telfer Nuptials Attend by Copeland Reeves and Reeves
Rev. Maurice Barrett wed Miss Ruth Telfer in Bloomington on Saturday evening June 17. Attending were Mr and Mrs Scott Copeland Mr and Mrs Orville Reeves and Miss Kate Reeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett-Telfer
Scott Copeland
Orville Reeves
Kate Reeves
Maurice Barrett
Ruth Telfer
Bloomington
Madison Corner Social Roundabout Near Spiceland
Mrs Eva Madison made a business trip to Knightstown Saturday. Numerous neighbors and visitors from Dayton Ohio New Castle and surrounding areas called on friends and family across the Madison corner with a Sunday gathering at J W McDaniel's and several parties and visits noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Madison
Knightstown
John H. Swain
Arthur Davis
Spiceland
Warren McDaniel
Dayton
Ohio
Conrad Keller
Chalmer Thurman
Harlan Church
J. W. McDaniel
Mort Allison
Stephen Harlan
Charles Judge
Scott Mooney
Herb Youngs
Perry Madison
Vercl Madison
Wilbed Maple
Art Conkling
Ira Kuntz
Sam Fadley
Henry Black
New Castle
Copeland
Emory Swain
Grant City
W . M .Daniel’s
Greensboro
John Kitterman
Travis McDaniel
Mildred
Charlottesville
Farewell Service Planned for Rev Howard at Shirley M E Church
Wilkinson M E Church and Shirley M E Church announce Sunday School at 9 30 taught by W Clyde Howard and Edwin Kirkpatrick respectively with 10 30 preaching and class meetings. A farewell for Rev Howard is set with a Thursday prayer meeting and Children’s Day exercises to be held at the Christian church Sunday evening. Attendance last Sunday was 101 with a $2.62 collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Howard
Hufford Leads Sunday Services at BC Church With Farewell
Pastor Omer Hufford conducts Sunday School at 9 30 and preaching at church. Evening program features M E Children’s Day and farewell for Rev W Clyde Howard, pastor of the M E church. Collection totals 1 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Hufford
Hufford
Beeson Announces Sunday Services and Activities
Reverend O C Beeson pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 led by Yemis Kit terman superintendent. Preaching Sunday morning and evening. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. 99 collection 1 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Beeson
Yemis Kitterman
Reverend John Saint to preach at Friends church
In Grant City Rev. John Saint will preach at the Friends church Sunday morning. Ottis Jarrett and wife of Pendleton, Will Jackson and wife of Milner's Corner were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs H C Garriott. Hallie Marsh of Indianapolis visited Misses Marie and Evelyn Cook. Mrs Frank Marsh of Indianapolis and Mrs J H Cook with Mrs Alice Armstrong of Topeka accompanied Mr and Mrs B M Forbes to their Indianapolis home. Mr and Mrs George W Sowerwine and guests James PF Yeoman were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saint
Grant City
Friends Church
Ottis ‘Jarrett
Pendleton
Will Jackson
Milner’s Corner
H. C. Garriott
Hallie Marsh
Indianapolis
Marie
Evelyn Cook
Frank Marsh
Charley Hayes
J. H. Cook
Bert Armstrong
Alice Armstrong
Topeka
Kans
B. M. Forbes
George W. Sowerwine
James. PF. Yeoman
Ambia
Noblesville
N. W. Sowerwine
John Evans
Harry Smith
Toledo
Ohio
Ivie White
W. S. Garriott
Greenfield
Sarah Armstrong
Elizabeth Fort
John £. Price
Ward Julian
Elmer Jones
John Reeves
James Martindale
E. C. Martindale
E. R. Gibbs
W. D. Thomas
Ruth Reeves
Mary Jones
Guy Reeves
Clarence Jones
W. R. Gibbs
Hansell Eaton
H. P. Cook
Ralph Drysdale
J. C. Cooper
Pauline
Mt. Comfort
John Morrison
Grace Davisson
Lorney Davisson
Mary Wisehart
Philip Baker
Merit Jenkins
Hubert O’kelly
New Castle
Mayer
Ruby Butterfield
George E. Condo
Harold
Germantown
Adine Neely
Warrington
Bonnie Ayers
Lavina Danada
Davey Garriott
Fortville
Lamar Cooper
R. J. Sample
L. L. Scudder
Wm. Kenyon
Charlottesville
Am Ms. Red
Juliaette
Wallet
Clarence Fauster
J. C. Wood
Sarah Cook
Nancy
Robin Simmons
Emporia
George Tuterow
Shirley
Wiley Tuterow
Will Riggs
Pickering
Spiceland
Walter McCray
West of Town
J. L. Justice
Burker
Idlewold Park
Laura Lewis
Richmond
Lulu Cook
W. C. Howard
J.T. Overman
Robi. Simmons
Scott Grandison
Maxwell
W. H. Power
Frank Gibbs
Clarence Walker
Robt. H. Long Hospital
Walker
Minnie Ayers
G. W. Sowerwine
Maple Street
E. J. Albertson
B. M. Baker
Knightstown
Wilkinson Friends
Ernest Morrow
Clara Scott
Muncie
Water proof mausoleum used for first time here
The remains of George Reger were interred in a water proof airless lead sealed mausoleum at Pendleton Cemetery. Undertaker Mr. Condo says it is the only guaranteed water proof grave mausoleum he knows of in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reger
Pendleton
Condo
Ambia Families Hosted by Neighbors and Relatives
A long Friday to Sunday sequence lists numerous Ambia residents hosting relatives and friends from nearby towns. Guests include N W Sowerwine and family of Noblesville, Ivie White of Toledo, and J H Cook hosts near Greenfield, with visits extending to Mt Comfort and Indianapolis.
Deaths in the Area: Windell Warely Reger Obituaries
James B. Windell died at his home near Markleville on June 9 at age 58. Iva A. Warely passed away in Emporia on Sunday night at 45 years and 3 days. George Reger, son of Albert and Nellie Reger, died at Wilkinson on June 26 at 22 years, 2 months and 4 days. Funeral details list dates, times, churches, and cemeteries in Markleville Ovid Warrington Pendleton and Mechanicsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Windell
Markleville
M. E. Church
Brumfield and Vany
Mechanicsburg
Iva A. Warely
Emporia
Ovid
George Reger
Albert
Nellie Reger
Wilkinson
Warrington
Terment
Pendleton Cemetery
Alpha Club Entertained At Masterson Home
Members of the Alpha Club gathered at Mrs. F. A. Masterson’s home for a preparedness themed afternoon. Each member shared her favorite book, with merriment over book representations. Mrs. Durham named the largest number. Mrs. Roy Ensminger reviewed Polly Anna's Return and will finish at the next meeting. A patriotic lunch and red white blue decorations complemented the event. The next meeting is at Mrs. Rash’s on July 7 with the topic The Nation's Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
F. A. Masterson
Durham
Roy Ensminger
Polly Anna
Mrs Presti Hosts Aid Before Departure to Chicago Heights
Mrs Frances Presti entertained the Ladies Aid of the M. E. church at her Illinois street home Wednesday afternoon before her family moves to Chicago Heights in about two weeks. Guests praised her hospitality and a two course lunch was served by the hostess with help from Miss Rose and Mrs Foster Judkins. Mrs Ernest Morrow to host next month's meeting at Maple Valley home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Presti
M. E. Church
Illinois Street
Maple Valley
Maxwell School Building Case Affirmed Bond Sale Order
Indiana Supreme Court upholds Henry county ruling in the Max Well schoolhouse contract case. Trustee Rufus Temple must sell bonds to pay the contract. Contractor Mr Limbach sought mandamus to force sale claiming $23000 of the contract completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Indiana
Max Well School House
Henry County Court
Rufus Temple
Limbach
Band Concert Draws Large Crowd in Wilkinson
Wilkinson Indiana hosts a free band concert attracting residents from nearby towns. The program repeats each Saturday in July and August. Band members also performed for K P Lodge decoration services in Knightstown and at a Democratic speaking event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson, Ind
Wilkinson
K. of P. Lodge
Knightstown
Couple joins husband in New Castle for housekeeping at local home
Mrs Leland Niles along with her husband visited New Castle on Wednesday to begin housekeeping at a local residence. Mr S Hamilton and Mrs Hamilton were in Indianapolis Wednesday consulting a specialist for rheumatism affecting him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Niles
New Castle
S. Hamilton
Indianapolis
Bargains on Piano and Organs at DeCamp Outlet
G. C. DeCamp of Shiriey offers brand new and used piano and two good organs at bargain prices. Quick sale advertised to attract buyers with multiple instruments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. DeCamp
Shiriey
Shirley People Get Instant Action From Adlerika
Shirley residents report rapid relief from constipation and related stomach issues using Adlerika with buckthorn bark and glycerine. A single spoonful is said to relieve most cases by clearing foul matter and improving bowel function, with short treatment addressing abdominal discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Ciro
Houck
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Lem Jones
Floyd Callahan
Winnie George
Lulu Kellum
Ida Kendall
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James Addison
C. C. Ham
June
Fred Judge
John C. Wood
Mary Kern
Georgia Kellum
Pearl George
Peru
C L. George
James Noland
William Nibarger
Allen Craig
Alva
Clarence Riggs
Thomas Kellum
Elizabeth Addison
Herman Kendall
John Hodson
Floyd Hodson
Eli Hartzell
Charley Cole
Markieville
John Addison
Pearl
BE. Kellum
Lulu
Kendall
Joel Kendall
Jane Noland
Calderwood
Crawford-Johnson
Shirley Church
Madison Corner
M. E. Children’s Day
Mrs. Presti
Maxwell School
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