Death of Mrs Leah Combs at 86 in Madison County
Mrs Leah Combs died at her daughter Mrs Nick Dean's home in Madison County aged 86 years 7 months 13 days after a lung hemorrhage. She was widowed eight years ago by James W Comba and lived most of her life near Markleville. Survived by daughters Mrs Dean and Mrs Anna Binkley Chicago ten grandchildren twelve great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral held Christian Church Wednesday at 10 Rev Oliver Beeson officiating burial in Busbay cemetery near Markleville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Combe
Airs
Nick Dean
James W.comba
Madison County
Markleville
Boy and Bike Recovered After Short Disappearance
Fifteen year old Murphey Marshall rented a bicycle from Ed Skinner for a country ride on Thursday. He failed to return that evening and was traced to Shirley where relatives were contacted. The boy and bicycle were recovered with the father bringing them home on Friday afternoon, and no official complaint was filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphey Marshall
Ed Skinner
Towas
Shirley
New Castle Dailey Times
Obituary for Hannah J. Judge of Henry County Indiana
Hannah J. Judge, born January 17 1860 in Henry County Indiana, died May 22 1915 at age 55 years 4 months 5 days. Wife of John Judd since May 1 1866, she leaves one son two daughters thirteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A faithful mother and neighbor, she will be missed, having departed April 6 1973 after a long illness, to rest without pain or sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah J. Judge
George
Catherine Judge
Henry County
Indiana
John Judd
Mission Church Sunday Services Scheduled
Mission Church announces preaching Sunday at 2 80 p m and prayer meeting Tuesday evening with details readable in the notice.
Friends Church Service and Sunday School Schedule
Rev. O. O. Beeson pastors the Friends Church. Sunday School at 9 30 with Vernis Kit terman as superintendent. Preaching Sunday at 11 o clock. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Beeson
Vernis Kitterman
Christian Church Sunday Notices
Rev. F. W. Wolff is pastor. Sunday School at 9 30 with B O Huf ford superintendent. No preaching services Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Wolff
B.O. Hufford
Sunday church schedule and class updates
W E Church led by Rev C W Anderson holds Sunday School at 9 30 led by Sylvester Bawilton superintendent. Morning service at 10 45 Maple Valley 2 30 Wilkinson 8 pm. Prayer meeting Thursday. Ladies Aid meets next Wednesday at Mrs Ida Judkine home with Mrs Patrick Sharkey assistant. Sunday School attendance rose to 16. goal is 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Anderson
Sylvester Bawilton
Maple Valley
Wilkinson
Ladies Aid
Ida Judkine
Patrick Sharkey
Poultry and Eggs Wanted by Chalfant Maury Co
Chalfant and Maury Company seeks poultry and eggs, offering the highest cash price at all times. Contact the firm at phone number 90. Located in the old LaVallee stand south of the Big Four depot. Kirby Myers is the manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalfant & Maury Co
LaVallee
Big Four Depot
Kirby Myers
Epworth League Attendance and Local Notices
The Epworth League had a well attended Sunday event led by Opal Eakin. A long list of visits, dinners, and family gatherings plus a forthcoming Children’s Day and regular Saturday street meeting are noted. Local residents, including McKinley, Dobpina, Cooper, and Welborn, are referenced among many neighbors and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Opal Eakin
Local residents noted in town and area visits
Mrs Anna Dunkle was in Indianapolis Tuesday. C E McDaniels of New Castle was in town Tuesday. Laura Sire McCall of Norton Kansas visits her brother Curt Bright. Various locals attend funerals, meetings, and family gatherings. Rev C W Anderson and wife host and attend events. many visitors reside or travel through Shirley and Wilkinson areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dunkle
Indianapolis
C. E. McDaniels
New Castle
Laura McCall
Norton, Kas
Curt Bright
Rick Bright
C. W. Anderson
Richmond
Albert Blake
Herman Judd
Wm. Hudson
Eller
Hiltonville
Ida Cannon
Sulphur Springs
Ralph Wilson
Alvin Milner
Howard
Wilkinson
Jesse Roland
Ball Game Ends in Big Win at Ball Diamond
Shirley defeated Kennard 12 to 1 at the old Ball Diamond in the west end on Sunday. A foul by Russell Camplin hit Roy McKellup outside the fret base line, rendering him unconscious briefly. Kennard will meet Wilkinson next Sunday at Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Kennard
Old Ball Diamond
West End
Russell Camplin
Roy McKellup
Wilkinson
Willow Branch Social Roundup From Shirley and Nearby
Willow Branch community notes list visiting families and neighbors from Shirley and surrounding areas. Entries mention Margaret Reed and Tressa Blakely of Shirley with W H Welborn family, shop visits by W S Thomas and wife at Greenfield, and several calls on Kate Marsh. The funeral of Emma Marsh drew large attendance and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrington
Emma Marsh
Etta Sipe
Arlis Thomas
Maud Welborn
Vivian
Lou Welborn
Margaret Reed
Tressa Blakely
Shirley
Leone Kinder
W. H. Welborn
W. S. Thomas
Greenfield
Ollie Marsh
Lulu Paget
Anna Hoegens
Flora Marsh
Kate Marsh
James Parker
Orel
Elmer Parker
Lewisville
Ward Parker
Luis Williams
Ernest Nicely
Wilkinson
Grace Reeves
Della Webb
Rev
Anderson
Dzlla Webb
Joss
Menerva Rigney
Elmer Tutrow
Hartford City
A. E. Sipe
Elmer McComas
Thomas
Ada Eakins
Maxwell
Cora Clark
Frank Tinney
Effie Reed
John McComas
California
Thomas Reedy
Omer Fort
Morris Thomas
Frank Clark
Betta Price
James van Doyn
Charlie Kennedy
Omer Tucker
Margaret Trees
For Sale: Jersey Cows Holstein Calf Bull and More
For sale listing includes two Jersey cows one five years old fresh and milking, a two year old half Holstein Jersey heifer calf, a two year old registered bull from high producing dam, a Holstein heifer calf three to four months old, a Holstein cow three years old milking well, one used three year silo, and 29 head of geese. Located Ira Estell two miles south of Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Estell
Wilkinson
Tamana Day at Cadiz Set for June 20
Tamana Day will be held at Cadiz on Sunday June 20 starting at 1 30 PM. The Red Men Haymakers Poca hontas and Maud Millers perform with the Mt Summit Band providing music. Hon John E Sedwick of Martinsville will deliver the address and everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Pocahontas
Maud Millers
Cadiz
John E. Sedwick
Martinsville
Mt. Summit
Obituaries in Willow and nearby towns report four deaths
Emma Marsh age 59 died at home in Willow May 22. Funeral at M. E. Church Willow Monday at 2 p.m. Rev. Beeson officiating. Interment Willow cemetery. William Hodson age 67 years 7 months 16 days died at home near Cadiz Sunday. Funeral Tuesday 10 a.m. Center Chapel Rev. Carl VanWintle officiating. Interment Mechanicsburg cemetery. Hannah Judd age 65 years 4 months 5 days died May 23. Funeral at residence four miles north of Shirley Tuesday 2:30 p.m. Rev. Beeson officiating. Interment Corlier cemetery. Leah Combs age 86 years 7 months 14 days died at home in Shirley May 24. Funeral Christian church Shirley Wednesday 10 a.m. Rev. Beeson officiating. Interment Busby cemetery near Pendleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Marsh
Willow
M. E. Church
Beeson
Willow Cemetery
William Hodson
Cadiz
Center Chapple
Carl VanWintle
Mechanicsburg
Hannah Judd
Shirley
Corlier
Leah Combs
Christian Church
Busby
Pendieton
Local Social Roundup From Pendleton And Nearby Areas
Pendleton residents and friends shared time with family and neighbors in a series of Sunday and Monday visits. Notables include Messrs Garriott Campbell and Willard Campbell with Mrs Lee Taylor and Mrs Emma Stone hosting kin, while Dora Campbell died suddenly Monday morning after a brief illness. Lillian Finney left Indianapolis for Missouri after a visit with Mrs Emma Stone. George Finney of Indianapolis plans to visit next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garriott
Glen Campbell
Willard Campbell
Lee Taylor
Emma Stone
Dorothy Cole
Tressie
Layla Chapell
Edna Fisher
Anderson
Mounds Park
James McCord
James Styner
Elizabeth Cole
Minnie Garriott
Ichewold
Ray Bute
New Park
Lillian Finney
Indianapolis
St. Joe
Wm. Riker
Kansas City
Missouri
Riker
Will Buros
Dora Campbell
George Finney
Mrs. Stone
Helen Spega
Jeneva
Mabel Bute
Some Observations by the Cut Up in Indianapolis
A humorous column recounts local vignettes including John Wink’s impersonation of Ex Gov Durbin in Indianapolis, beliefs about corn growth, church pillars skipping meetings for distant sermons, a Carthage revival visit, a stalled gasoline buggy after a singed box, a Lo is Judkins moving picture caper, gossip about sacred onion patches, Emory Ritchie’s Grange lodge plans, and Cheter Spencer’s past exploits teased by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheter Spencer
Sunshine Club Observes Mothers Day
The Sunshine Club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Gerald Bailey. Ten members answered roll call with Mother themed quotations. Programs included readings and stories on Mary the mother of Jesus and The Ideal Mother. Guests included John Kennedy and children. Next meeting set with Mrs. Wesley Williams on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Club
Gerald Bailey
Bibie Lese
Mary
Mother of Jesus
Walter McCray
Lucian Reeves
Clyde Kern
Ord Kuhl
George
Gertruids Kerna
John Kennedy
Wesley Williams
Social notes from Nashville area gatherings and visits
Mrs Eliza Walker and family visited friends and shopped in Warrington while many local families hosted guests. Several small gatherings featured ice cream, cake, music, and chatter about upcoming events. A big baby boy named Robert Clarence was welcomed by the Hayden family. Wedding bells and a children's meeting are teased for June as community life continues locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hayden
Bunker Hill
Robert Clarence
Death of Henry county farmer Hodson at Cadiz home
William Hodson age 67 years 7 months 16 days died Sunday at his home two miles west of Cadiz. He leaves a wife two children John Hodson and Mrs Lillie Hendricks and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Center Chapel Wednesday at 10 am Reverend Carl Van Winkle officiating. Burial at Mechanicaburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodson
Henry County
Cadiz
John Hodson
Lillie Hendricks
Center Chapel
Carl van Winkle
Mechanicaburg Cemetery
Mrs Durham Hosts Alpha Club Meeting With Music
The Alpha Club gathered at Mrs. Durham’s home last Thursday afternoon for a pleasant program by Mildred Gates and Mildred Durham. Members shared wedding stories, followed by a two course luncheon with guests Mrs Muse Mrs Spencer and Mildred Gates. The Anna Dunkie meeting was postponed due to her upcoming Eastern trip and the next gathering is planned with Mrs Roy Wosminger on Friday June 18.
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Mission Church
Friends Church
W.E. Church
Wm. Keaster
Ed Martin
Avery Leary
Justin
J. O. Reynolds
Marian West
June Clark
Ethel Robinson
Elmina McKinley
Maudie Dobpina
Pearl Cooper
Flo Cooper
Mildred Garrett
Harley Chambers
Earl Grandison
Howard DeLashment
Carl Welborn
Bertha Maurer
Neice
Arch Garrett
Joby Anderson
Elsie Cox
Elizabeth Alford
Noma Cox
Leona Dobbins
Russell Gant
Jacob Sutton
Rex Robinson
Ida Webb
Dr. Clayton
Lee Pettigrew
John Lunsford
Josephine Dreshel
Marion
J. F. Gant
Kate Jacobs
Sanford Cooper
J. C. Reynolds
Wm. DeLashment
Wm. Jackson
James Gillson
Chas. Maxwell
Dessie Easter
Henry Burk
Meril Dobbins
Pauline Burk
Willie Clark
Mary Ann Clark
A. T. Jinley
Jobo Carlton
Stir] Rash
Nancy Sitton
Jim Garrett
Mr. McKinley
Taylor Roberts
Abbey Roberts
Roy White
Chas. Chambers
George Noland
James Pratt
Mary Gray
John
Elizabeth
Elmer Hudson
Lulia Butcher
Mary Pettigrew
Gladys Jackson
John Anderson
Marion West
Roy Sitton
Chas, Wicker
Fred Wicker
Mary Eakin
Opal
Marshal Weat
Mollie Sitt
Curtis Eakins
Chas. Gates
Shirley Brown
J. W. Daniels
Florence Small
Knightstown
Ruby McMahan
Toby Cronk
Ed Edwards
Illinois Street
Willow Branch
John Fort
Foster Jadine
Beech Grove
Shaw Property
South
Illinois Streets
J. W. Conkling
Betty Milner
Lillie and
Emory
Ingalls
Lucien Collins
John W. Thomas
A. FE. Sipe
J. L. Justice
James Tutrow
Margaret Tutrow
Condo and Co
Pendleton
John Wink
Gov
Durbin
Bert Muster
Vint Casey and Son
June
Earl Folger
Friends
Carthage
Paia
The
Joe Conklin
Macedonia
Main Street
Lois Judkins
Villiao
Lois
Emory Ritchie
Grangers
Order
Password
Grip
Nashville
Eliza Walker
Murfin
Mrs
Floyd Childers
Wm. Childers and Family
Marie Jackson
Tina
Joseph Walker
Childrens
Joseph
Clarence Lynch
Oren Walker
Albert Walker and Son
Oren
Delph van Duyn
James Ebbert
Bud Jackson
Mesdames
Hannah
Minnie Price
Dorothy
Homer Collins
This Place
Silvia Cass
John Rozzell
Lawrence Rozzell
Harrison Cook
Oss Smith
George Whisler
William Cass
Ruby
Pauline Haynes
Robert Zedikar
Karl Childres
John Haynes
Grover Jones
Delph VanDaye
Hile Hamilton
Cade Cass
Henry Kellar
Cecil
John Morris
Caphene
Albert Walker
Joseph Murfin
Shannon Baar
Gladys Whisler
Sol Childres
George Kellar
Lonnie Wieehart
Pinville
Ethel
Delphh VanDayn
Ednal Lodge
Val VanDuyn
Chas. Bray
Will Lynch
Ednal
Lonnie Wisehart
John Wisehart
Sarah Stanley
Chas. Price
Clifford
Mrs. Durham
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