Brown Township Pioneer John McCray Dies After Accident
John McCray 87 6 20 died Sunday night after a buggy accident that left him with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries. He wed Mary Frances in 1854 and lived his life in Brown township as a farmer and respected elder. He is survived by two sons and four daughters with services at the Stubbs home near Wilkinson conducted by Bishop Floyd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCray
Miz
Stubbs
Keown Wrship
McRay
Anna Judge
McCray
R. McCray
Brown Town
Samnd Frank Metray
Mary Ives
Greenfield
Annae
Martha J. Stubbs
Francesay
Los Angeles
California
Robert W. Es
Hancock County
Brown Township
Noer
Mary Frances
Will Milner Killed Crossing the Rail Track
Will Milner, 40, died after being struck by a train on the Ingalls line last Wednesday. He left two children aged 9 and 12 with his mother Mrs Betty Milner. funeral was held at home and burial followed at Guy Cemetery in Ingalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Milner
Ingalls
Birthday party honors Miss Helen with peanut hunt
Mrs G C De Camp entertained Helen's friends on White Street Monday afternoon from 2 to 5. A Peanut Hunt crowned Mable Jackson as the top hunter who received statuary. Lunch followed with ice cream two kinds of cake and bananas. Guests included Laura Hufford Millicent Kern Madge Corrie Mildred Durham Ruth De Camp Evan and Virginia Heyward Crystal De Camp Margaret Pressnall from Charlottesville Mildred Amick and Bonnie Ayers from Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
G. C. de Camp
White Street
Mable Jackson
Chautauqua Called for Shirley July 1 to 6
The Meneley Chautauqua System designates July 1 through July 6 for a Shirley Chautauqua. Local effort lags with residents urged to organize a planning meeting and push the project to a successful event this summer.
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Shirley
Hard Time Supper hosted by M E Church Ladies Aid
A Hard Time Supper will be held Saturday evening May 22 in the room north of the Post Office by the Ladies Aid of the M E Church. Admission with supper is 10 cents. Anyone arriving in their best clothes will be fined. A premium for the worst costume. Everyone invited for amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Sunday Visits and Local Notices Across Imboden
Rate Imboden and wife visited Frank Collier's Sunday along with David Casey and wife. Numerous residents and visitors from Indiana towns shared a Sunday at Frank Collier's, including Jackson Maddy of Gaston and Robert Jefferson of Selina. Local meetings, family updates, travels to Indianapolis, and community happenings fill this roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rate Imboden
Frank Collier
David Casey
Robert Jefferson
Selina
Indiana
C. W. Bacon
Jackson Maddy
Gaston
Mrs
Addie Bacon
Deaths in Wilkinson and Shirley Estates
John McCray age 87 died at home north of Wilkinson Monday. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday conducted by Bishop Floyd of Dublin. Burial in McCray cemetery. Jesse Elliott age 67 died at home in Shirley Tuesday night. Funeral at Friends church Thursday 10 am. Burial in Greensboro cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCray
Wilkinson
Bishop Floyd
Dublin
McCray
Jesse Elliott
Shirley
C. A. Beeson
Friends Church
Greensboro
Mothers' Day Fete by Alpha Club at Mrs Daniels Home
The Alpha Club celebrated Mothers' Day on May 6 at Mrs Daniels' home. Mrs Ralph Wilson read a paper on loving care from a mother. Mrs Harry Spangler provided musical numbers and members shared lessons from their mothers. Mrs Stirl Rash attended. Lunch was served and the group planned to meet May 20 with Mrs O Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Club
Daniels
Ralph Wilson
Harry Spangler
Stirl Rash
O. Durham
Missionary to India Leaves in October
Rev. Maurice Barrett, recently at a Boston seminary, was hosted by John R. Kitterman and family Tuesday night. Barrett has been appointed a missionary to India and will depart for the field in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Barrett
Theological Seminary
Boston
Mass
John R. Kitterman
Barrett
India
Sheldon Glass Bottle Company to Operate in Shirley
The contract with the Shirley Commercial Club secures Sheldon Glass Bottle Company to run a Shirley plant for five years with four thousand dollars paid in three equal installments starting September next. The cooperative firm, led by Eshelman, begins operations Sept 1 as families move into Shirley, with local business and citizens backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelden Glass Bottle Company
Shirley Commercial Club
Sheldon Glass Bottle Company
Shirley
Eshelman
Woodbury Glass Co
Little Harold Bricker Dies at Age Two in Wilkinson Indiana
Harold Ray Bricker son of George and Osa Bricker was born April 2 1913 in Wilkinson Ind and died May 2 1915 at the same place aged 2 years 1 month The family notes his cradle roll membership and describes his patience in illness Survived by parents four brothers and grandparents with extended family mourning the loss The obituary offers religious reflections on life and death and the hope of reunion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ray Bricker
George
Osa Bricker
Wilkinson
Ind
Friends Church
Harold
Desense
Paul
Kenneth
Carl
Bricker
Spear
Darling
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Baby's Death
We thank friends neighbors Rev Joseph Young and the singers for kindness sympathy and help during our baby's sickness and death. Gratitude to Dr Chas Titus for efforts and Geo E Condo and wife for services. Thanks for floral offerings. Mr and Mrs Geo Bricker and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Young
Chas. Titus
Geo. E. Condo and Wife
Geo. Bricker Ard
Poultry and Eggs Wanted by Chalfant and Maury Co
Chalfant and Maury Co offers top cash prices for poultry and eggs at all times. Call for service and fair treatment. Located at the old LaVallee at and south of Big Four depot. Manager Kirby Myers. Phone No. 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalfant & Maury Co
LaVallee
Big Four Depot
Kirby Myers
Cane Sorghum Seed Free at Local Towns
Elwood Barnard advertises free cane seed at nearest town for sorghum planting. Farmers urged to plant a patch now with a deadline of June 10. Seed available to grow cane sorghum, a scarce crop, advising readiness to plant soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Barnard
Adv
Mission Church Sunday Services and Prayer Meeting
Mission Church announces preaching services Sunday at 2 30 PM and 7 PM A prayer meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Beeson pastor outlines church schedule
Rev. O. C. Beeson, pastor. Sunday School at 9:30 led by Vernis Kit Term an superintendent. Preaching Sunday at 11 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Beeson
Vernis Kitterman
Local Digs and Droll Tales From Jennings County
Walter Bower plans no more trips to North Vernon for Sunday visits and will stay near Chas Gates farm, Ind ianapolis becoming his pilgrimage mecca. Robert Blakely naps in odd places as Tuesday ice house visits raise questions. The Little Spencer Boy to visit Sunday among scarred Jennings hills while warning of iron wagon mishaps. Knight Templars at Indianapolis conclave noted. Mrs Patrick Sharkey accused of trust busting with dandelion greens. John Wink mistaken for Ex Governor Durbin at Claypool hotel and left behind in a prideful mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Judkins
Indianapolis
Wells Daniels
F, QO
Harrisson
Mildred Gibbs
Bainbridge
Ind
Cincinnati
Joe Kellum
Jesse White
Orville Persinger
Forest Persinger
Ora Lockridge
Ida Judkins
Alma Johnson
Maple Leaf Lodge
Shirley
Grand Assembly
Verlie Bolen
Ike Cochran
Chas
Clark
Kirby Myers
Chalfant & Mauzy Co
E. W. Howenstine
South Railroad Street
Odom Durham
Chester Spencer
Losantsville
Spencer
Sarah Durham
Addie Bacon
Albert
Rising City
Neb
Walter Bower
Jennings County
Gates Farm
North Vernon
Markleville
Robert Blakely
Butch Lisher
Harry Spangler
Spencer Boy
Patrick Sharkey
John Wink
Gov. Durbin
Claypool
Christian Church Sunday Notice
Rev. F. W. 7 lff pastor announces no preaching services this Sunday. Beheav 30, B. O. Huf ford serves as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
F. W
Lff
B. O. Hufford
M. E. Church Weekly Schedule Readied
Rev C W Anderson presides with Sunday School at 9 30 led by Sylvester Hamilton. Class meeting after. Sermons at Wilkinson Sunday 10 30 Maple Valley 2 30 and here 7 30 p m. Prayer meeting Thursday. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at Mrs J W Daniels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Anderson
Sylvester Hamilton
Wilkinson
Maple Valley
Ladies Aid
J. W. Daniels
Milners Corner Social Notes and Visits
Milner's Corner reports a busy week with house cleaning and numerous visits. F Pritchard deals with car trouble while families—Troy, Collingwood, Johnston, Spear, and Jackson—share meals and attend Sunday School. A funeral, baptisms, and cold, rainy weather are noted along with upcoming children’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Collingwood
Blanche
Ad Milner
Herman Pooly
Jake Spear
Chessie Collingwood
Lena Collingwood
Belle Keller
Everett Adkins
Huston Adkins
Taylor Adkins
H. Troy
John Graves
Wilkinson
Dale Troy
Julia Jackson
Eden
E. J. Keller
Warrington
Robert Troy
Noble Troy
Miss Gilbreath Hosts L and 8 Club Meatful Evening
Ida Gilbreath entertained the L. and 8. Club at Odom Durham's South Main home Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs. Sarah Muse Mrs. Wm Kimbler Crystal Judkins and Mildred Durham. Refreshments of ice cream and cake complemented the gathering. The club will meet with Bessie Warrick next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Gilbreath
Odom Durham
South Main Street
Sarah Muse
Scrabbletown social notes from Reeves and Williams families
Orville Reeves and family and Edd Williams and family were entertained at dinner by Walter Laird and family of Shirley. Dozens of local families visited relatives, attended funerals, and shared calls around Wilkinson, Greenfield, Charlottesville, Knightstown, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Reeves
Edd Williams
Walter Laird
Shirley
Earl
Florence Williams
Ethel Hittle
Wilkinson
M. N. Hittle
Greenfield
James Williams
Chaglitus
Wm. Steele
Helen Dean
Lafayette
Thelma Smith
John Graves
Ralph Kennedy
Gerald Bailey
Lawrence Williams
Newcastle
Wes Williams
Lucile Edwin
Mildred Tudley
Earl Eakins
A. J. Reeves
Jess
Ruby Ware
Helen Deans
Willow Branch
Marie Reeves
Charlottesville
J. W. Orr
B. Orr
Walter F.orr
Sarah Ruf
Jesse
Mell Williams
Fern Reeves
Ward W. Reeves
Connersville
Knightstown
Children’s Meeting at First Christian Church Set
Markleville residents look forward to a Children's Meeting at the First Christian Church on North State Street on the second Sunday night in June. A fine program is promised and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
North State Street
Quincy Markle
Alexandria
Jacob Swindell
Mesdames
Albert McCullough
Clara Blake
Anderson
Sallie Dehart
Nola Brumfield
H. P Rosenfeld
H. P. Rosenfeld
Cary Nolan
Dr. Conner
Rotain Fairview Addition
Eye to be removed from Rev Fredrick Fessler near Grant City
Rev Fredrick Fessler, about 80, traveled to Indianapolis Tuesday to have an eye removed after a prolonged ailment. He had a prior minor operation there that did not help. Fessler spent the winter in Florida and recently returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Fessler
Grant City
Indianapolis
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Will Milner
R. Rynearson
Big Four Railroad
Rev. Anderson
M. E. Parsonage
First Street
Benjamin Carmichael
North Main Street
Florence Montgomery
Muncie
Julia Harry
A. Masterson
Condo and Co
Shelden Glass Bottle UU
Cain
Barnard
Mission Church
Miss
Scrabbletown
Jim Reeves
Omer Pitts
Cyrene
John Younkiis
Gable
Hartford City
Guy Rosenfeld
Homer Abbott
Ben Markle
Charity
Boram and Wife
H. P. Rosenfelds
John Stinson
Joe Carmichael
Kennard
Grant Collier
Hazel Charman
Mattie
Elma Sparks
Collier Church
Martha Jester
Verla Brumfield
Ethan Justice
Roy Johnson
James Markle
Gladys Markle
Sherman Lee
Mahlon
Apple
James Windell
John Bennett
Mac Shelton
Lewis Johnson
Ed Kimmerly
Virgil Garrett
Pres. Sebrell
Emporia
Jane Hammers
Mesdames Lustacy Justice
Cynthia McCullough
Nora Armfield
Edgar Bennett
the Christian Aid
Nora Markle
Claud Eubanks
Willard Campbell
Pendleton
Ethel F. Kimmerly
Squire Brunts
South Pearl Street
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