Record Attendance Highlight at Methodist Church Sunday
Sunday School at the Methodist Church drew a record 212 attendees. A special program toured with vocal trio by Flossy Neff Louise Neff and Prof Shannon Neff. Gladys and Crystal Kero sang with Mrs Claude Kramer. piano duet by Neffs with whistling by Prof Neff. Mothers Day May 14 planned special exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossy
Louise Neff
Shannonld
Neff
Gladys
Crystal Kero
Claude Kramer
Prof. Neff
Obituary of Mary Jane Wenham of Mt Zion
Mary Jane Wenham born January 6 1847 died April 26 1916 aged 69 years 3 months and 20 days wife of W B Wenham died 1913 mother of Effie Frank Harry and Philip the latter deceased funeral held at her parents home Mt Zion area Rev E O Brown officiated interment in nearby cemetery She joined the U B Church 28 years ago was devoted to prayer apoplexy caused death Bible open to Hebrews 12 13 glasses on Bible both parents two sisters six brothers and many relatives and friends survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane (Shadie)Wenham
Philip
Margaret Shadie
W. 8
Wenham
Effie
Frank Pond
Harry
U. B
Mt. Zion
Wall Paper Cleaner at Pax Ton's Drug Store
Local ad notes an offer of wall paper cleaner in a can available at Pax Ton's Drug Store. The brief listing highlights a convenience item for households browsing shop shelves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton’s Drug Store
Notice to Non-Resident in Grant County Divorce Case 1916
State of Indiana Grant County Circuit Court April term 1916 case Emith Schiecke versus Aullie Schiocke. Plaintiff files complaint for divorce and affidavit states defendant is not a resident of Indiana. Defendant must appear or plead by June 6, 1916. Clerk W. Malott sealed notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Grant County
Circuit Court of
Emith Schiecke
Aullie Schiocke
Circuit Court
Aullie Schiucke
Merion
Jane
All Court
Local social notes from College Corner and nearby towns
DILLMAN Mr and Mrs A B Line and Mr and Mrs W C Slusher called on Mr and Mrs L L Turner of College Corner Sunday afternoon A T Gilbert and family entertained at dinner Sunday. Numerous visits and Sunday dinners are listed with residents from Warren Marion Bluffton Van Buren and Casey Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Line
W. C. Slusher
L. L. Turner
College Corner
A. T. Gilbert
C. D. Elwood
Hope
Homer
Martha McGrew
Warren
Ruey Slusher
Charles Tribert
Claude and
Harley
Seth Broom
Brown’s Corner
Frank Dillman
Alice Dillman
Lucile
Tanyelle Kribbs
Margaret
Effie
Virgal
Glen Hooeer
Ada
Delmer Gilbert
Hope Elwood
Ethel
Ruby Dutton
Racheel Howell
Ruth
Ronald Slusher
Hannah Click
Madge
Fay Click
Casey
Illinois
J. G. Tharp
Pleasant Plain social notes include family visits and a birth
Jake Heuston and wife and Jim Delamore and wife motored to Marion Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bailey entertained to dinner Sunday with Charley Helmes Selah Hodson and Evelyn Maxine. Charley Lawrence entertained to dinner with Wm Carmichael Earl Lawrence and Fred Thorne. Marion Carl born to Marvin Overholtz and wife weighing 54 pounds. Preaching by Rev Hunt at this plate Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Heuston
Jim Delamore
Marion
Charles Bailey
Charley Helmes
Selah
Lafe Hodson
Evelyn Maxine
Charley Lawrence
Wm. Carmicheal
Etna
Earl Lawrence
Fred Thorne
Dan Groff
Sean Lewis
John Groff
Edna
Edith
Orville Heiney
Huntington Pike
Warren
Rev. Hunt
Marvin Overholtz
Marion Carl
Mrs. C. KE. Muchmore and Daughter Return from Laurel Visit
Mrs. C. K. E. Muchmore and her daughter Leona Margaret have returned home after visiting relatives in Laurel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. KE. Muchmore
Leona Margaret
Laurel
Summitville couple and sons visit Howard family
Mr and Mrs H EB Howard and their sons Paul and Frederick of Summitville were Sunday visitors of Mr P B Howard and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. EB. Howard
Paul
Frederick
Summitville
P. 8. Howard
Howard Couple Visit With Hartford City and Montpelier Kin
Mr and Mrs J J Howard spent Sunday with relatives in Hartford City and Montpelier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. J. Howard
Hartford City
Montpelier
Vincent and Hess Family Visit Warren Relatives
Mr and Mrs W B Vincent along with Twilight and Dawn Hess spent Sunday visiting relatives in Warren.
Mrs. J W Ruben Visits Kokomo With Son A B E O'Donnell
Mrs J W Ruben of Kokomo is visiting with her son Mr A BE O'Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ruben
Kokomo
Mr. A. BE. O’donnell
Baker Concert Company at Van Buren Opera House
The Baker Cancer Company will appear at the Van Buren opera house on Friday evening May 12 in a varied program of music readings eccentric piano and a monologist. An evening of splendid entertainment is promised with admission 25 and 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Cancer Company
van Bure Opera House
Former Van Buren Resident Dies in Marion at 86
Mrs. Sarah E. Burgoon, 86, long a Van Buren resident, died at her Marion home Wednesday. Her first husband was brother to Mr. Enoch Camblin of this city. Funeral services set for Sunday at the Marion Baptist Church with interment in NJ C. O. F. cemetery there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Burgoon
van Buren
Marion
Enoch Camblin
Baptist Church
Ladies Aid Society Meets at Compton Home
The Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Compton’s home with assistance from Mrs. Doyle Mrs. Losure and Mrs. Scott. Scripture reading and prayer were led by members. Three new members Mrs. Davis Mrs. White and Mrs. Scott were welcomed. Entertainment followed then a luncheon. The next meeting is set for Mrs. E B Scott’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Compton
Wm. Doyle
G. Losure
H. H. Scott
Kirkpatrick
Bratton
Davis
White
Scott
Dillon
E. Kh. Scott
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. A. Davis & Company
van Buren, Indiana
Boxeill & Harvey’s
the News-Eagle
Mt. Zies
E. O. Brown
W. & Malott
The
Grant
Elias Bundy
Plaintiff
DRS. Thomas & Thomas
Marion, Ind
Dillman
Racheal Howell
Ethel Dutton
Frank and
Clinton McKee
Bluffton
Miss Zelda
Elsie Banter
Howard Elwood
James
Frank Yount
Elsie Cruse
Edna Lane
Goldie
C. C. Keltner
Lela Gilbert
Ruey Slasher
Osa Tharp
Madge Click
W. H. Mkcee
D. T. Riggs
Mary Swardt
G. W. Cochran
J. C. Keltner
LaVinna Keltner
Ruth Shusher
Oma Tharp
Mesdames McClellan
Ruth Nesselrod
Bulklen
Mrs. R. J. Cruse
Floyde Riggs
Howard Byall
H. M. Click
Dora Williams
Alice Storts
Goldie Slusher
Edgar Jones
Arch Lane
College Corners
Elizabeth
Ruth Palmer
Lela
Ada Gilbert
Daisy Slusher
Sarah Riggh
John Bell
Ann Jones
Bertha Jones
Kate McVictor
Hartford
John Beasley
Mrs. Cloud
Guy Conwell
Edward Knibbs
C. H. Griffith
Will Richey
Plantree
Hudson
Huntington
Will Lawrence
Mrs. Cleff Campbell
Wm. Cain
Converse
Earl Wyatt
Mrs. Lafe Hodson
Columbus Myers
Warder
Mary
Ora Roberts
Coming
Rogers Bros
International Stier Cs
Beeceever
Beckton Britannia Cn
Merkin
Cora
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