County school head Harry H. Evans dies after fall
Harry H. Evans Warren county Indiana superintendent of schools died Christmas evening from a head injury after slipping on ice at his Falls street home. A long life in education included posts in Alvin Illinois West Lebanon Indiana and Williamsport with service in the Red Cross Community Fund and church groups. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with regional clergy in attendance.
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Harry Evans
Williamsport
Warren County
Harry H. Evans
Falls Street
Evans
Raymond Hatton
Walter Slyers
Mr. Evans
Jordan Township
Ind
Harry
Harris
Old
Green
Alvin Schools
Alvin
Ill
West Lebanon
Alvin, Ilinois
Greer College
Hoopeston
Chicago University
Red Cross
Community Fund
Church of God
Old Pleasant View Chapel
Masonic
Royal Arch
Dover
Attica
Eastern Star
Edith K. Evans
Purdue
Cyrus C. Evans
Presbyterian Church
D. E. Vanvador
Argos
W. F. Hoot
John E. McCloud
Kentland
Methodist Church
Purdue University
G. I. Christie
Agricultural Experiment Station
F. M. Shanklin
Florence Boston
Nell Framingham
Unsdell
Clara Berry
Arthur L. Gabler
Lafayette
Hildebrand and Beckett Wed on Christmas Morning
Miss Flora Hildebrand and Dr Cr G Beckett of Attica were married in Veedersburg Christmas morning around ten o clock. Rev William Bleam officiated at John Ratcliff's home. The couple then spent Christmas dinner with Mrs C W Beckett in Foster before returning to Attica.
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Flora Hildebrand
Cr. G. Beckett
Attica
Veedersburg
William Bleam
Veedersburg M. E
John Ratcliff
C. W. Beckett
Foster
France
Mrs Minnie Worgum Dead At 32 In Tahat
Mrs Minnie Worgum wife of William Worgum died at her home near Tahat at eight yesterday morning. She was the daughter of Isaac Myers and 32 years old. Survived by husband two children father two brothers and one sister Mrs Clem Brown. Funeral from Tahat Christian church at ten Saturday morning Reverend A W Jackman officiating. Interment at Rainsville.
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Minnie Worgum
William Worgum
Tab
Isaac Myers
Clem Brown
Christian Church
Tah
A. W. Jackman
Rainsville
Mrs Elias Biggs Dead in El Paso Death
Stanley Biggs of West Lebanon traveled to Jacksonville Texas after learning of the death of his brother's wife Mrs Elias Biggs who died at her El Paso home the day before services plans not disclosed based on available text
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Stanley Biggs
West Lebanon
Jacksonville
Tex
Elias Biggs
el Paso
Texas
Attica Visitor Miss Gladys Simmerman
Miss Gladys Simmerman visited Attica on Monday, staying for a brief appearance in town and meeting local residents. Her trip drew attention from community members.
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Gladys Simmerman
Attica
Local Families Share Christmas Dinner in Boswell Area
Harry Simpkins and family of Boswell Clair Haun and family John Held and family and A H Haun joined Mrs Mary Boggs for a Christmas dinner in the community gathering.
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Harry Simpkins
Boswell
Clair Haun
John Held
A. H. Haun
Mary Boggs
Stewart Buys Barber Shop From Mortgagee at Auction
O L Stewart purchased the Roy Steinspring barber shop for 650 dollars at auction by the mortgagee Charles Yarbro. The shop reopened after a week closed with Stewart planning to resume operations next week after redecorating and cleaning. The business history includes former owner Steward, Massey and Yarbro, and recent changes with Steinspring owning Massey’s stake and Yarbro's exit. The former pool room space is leased to a group planning a club, to be refurbished for that use.
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O. L. Stewart
Roy Steinspring
Morgagee
Charles Yarbro
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Massey & Yarbro
Massey
Yarbro
Steinspring
Dangerous Ice Spreads Over Streets Cause Slips and Tailspins
Ice and sleet covered streets and sidewalks last Thursday afternoon making walking difficult and driving nearly impossible. Several people fell, cars without chains spun out, and Phil Pleasant’s Hudson crashed on pavement near the Gas Station after four revolutions.
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Phil Pleasant
Go Gas Oil Station
Matilda J Ammerman obituary notes Warren County birth
Matilda J. Ammerman born August 18 1850 in Warren county Indiana. daughter of James and Lydia Moore. Lived mostly in Warren county with brief Attica time. Joined U B Church circa 1898 under Rev D C Warren. Survived by four sisters three brothers and many relatives. Died at age 71 years 4 months 6 days. Funeral at Charles Watkins home conducted by Rev A V Babbs Monday at 10:30 am. Interment Williamsport cemetery.
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Matilda J. Ammerman
Warren County
Indiana
James
Lydia Moore
Attica
U. B. Church
D. C. Warren
Charles Watkins
A. V. Babbs
Williamsport
Tried to Assassinate Husband in South Town
Mrs. Warren Seals attempted to shoot her husband with a .22 rifle last Saturday forenoon. After an argument she chased him into an alley firing three shots. She then aimed at herself but the weapon misfired. Deputy Marshal Parks arrested her and she appeared before Justice T C Powell, ordered to stay away from her husband, with further prosecution withheld upon compliance.
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Warren Seals
Sophomores Entertain Juniors At Haun Home
Sophomores hosted a junior party last Thursday night despite icy weather at the Haun residence. Miss Helen Pugh sponsored the event with games, contests, and refreshments. The program drew attendance from the Sophomores Juniors and several faculty members and the school board as guests.
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Sophmore
Clair Haun
Helen Pugh
Miss Olive Roberts Visit to Oxford Over Weekend
Miss Olive Roberts spent Saturday through Monday in Oxford visiting with her parents.
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Olive Roberts
Oxford
P W Fleming Dies After Long Civic career
Williamsport loses financier and civic leader P W Fleming age 83 born West Lebanon Indiana died December 22 1921 at his Williamsport home. He served as Warren County treasurer 1892 cashier and president of Williamsport State Bank. Funeral at M E church with Masonic order honors. interment West Lebanon Cemetery.
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P. W. Fleming
Williamsport
Peter W. Fleming
Cornelius V
Melinda H. Fleming
West Lebanon
Leland Boyer
Danville
Ill
Lois Fleming Chandler
Ind
Frank C. Fleming
Fleming & Son
135Th
Fleming Brothers
Warren County
Williamsport State Bank
Mrs Eliza Crane Dies at 77 in Pine Village
Mrs Eliza Crane age 77 died at her home in Pine Village at 5 yesterday morning. She leaves five sons and one daughter W W Crane Sloan J O Crane Pence Ora and Herbert Crane Pine Village Fred Crane north part of state and Mrs Freeman Bowling Terre Haute. Funeral services will be held at the Christian church Pine Village Saturday at 2 o clock with Rev W F Hole Crawfordsville officiating. Burial will be in Pine Village Cemetery.
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Eliza Crane
Pine Village
W. W. Crane
Sloan
J. O. Crane
Pence
Ora
Herbert Crane
Fred Crane
Freeman Bowling
Terre Haute
Christian Church
Pine Vilage
W. F. Hole
Crawfordsville
Pine Village Cemetery
Harley Cole Admitted For Treatment At St Elizabeth
Harley Cole went to Lafayette Monday where he entered St Elizabeth hospital for treatment. His many friends wish him success in his search for better health.
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Harley Cole
Lafayette
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Harley
Barber Shop Cuts Prices Spark Williamsport Drop
Williamsport barber shop reduced shave price to 15 cents and haircut to 35 cents yesterday, signaling a price drop across local services. The Farmer shop led the move with the viewer noting lower rates for grooming services.
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Williamsport
Mrs Lois Whitsel Dies in La Fayette Hospital
Mrs Lois Whitsel wife of Earl M Whitsel of independence died Wednesday at 2 15 pm at Home hospital La Fayette She was daughter of W J Bader of near Independence and is survived by husband and sister Miss Elizabeth Bader Funeral from the Bader home Friday at 1 30 pm burial in Armstrong cemetery north of Green Hill Rev Jackman in charge
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Lois Whitsel
Earl M. Whitsel
Independence
Home Hospital
Lafayette
W. J. Bader
Near Independence
Elizabeth Bader
Bader
Armstrong Cemetery
Green Hill
Jackman
Warren County Farmers Meeting Postponed to Jan 17
The Warren County Farmers Association postpones its regular monthly meeting from January 7 to Tuesday January 17 to accommodate John J. Brown of the state tax board who will address taxpayers. The message aims to reach as many farmers as possible.
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John J. Brown
State Tax Board
Warren County
Warren County Farmers’ Association
Mr. Brown
Annual Feed for Kiddies at Odd Fellows Hall
Local lodge invites all children and town residents to a Tuesday evening event at the I O O F hall. The annual feed for the kiddies features a program and fun, with only the kids being fed.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Laxton Bekma and Bokma wed in West Point ceremony
Hazel Laxton and Arthur J. Bokma, both of West Point, were married in the city Tuesday by Justice T. C. Powell. The brides and grooms are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Laxton and Mr. and Mrs. John Bekma respectively.
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Hazel Laxton
Albert Laxton
Arthur J. Bokma
John Bekma
West Point
Justice T. C. Powell
Butcher Taylor Tie the Knot in City Ceremony
Deloris Butcher daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Butcher Pine Village and Cecil Taylor son of Mr and Mrs John Taylor near Winthrop wed in this city Saturday officiated by Rev A V Babbs.
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Deloris Butcher
Philip Butcher
Pine Village
Cecil Taylor
John Taylor
Near
Winthrop
A. V. Babbs
Murphy and Wilson Tie on Wednesday in Attica Ceremony
Edna Jane Murphy daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Murphy of Tab and Taylor Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Addison Wilson of Tab were married in Attica Wednesday by Rev J J Wilson.
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Edna Jane Murphy
Charles Murphy
Near
Tab
Taylor Wilson
Addison Wilson
Attica
J. J. Wilson
Ruth Lappin and Ecil Haupt Married in City Ceremony
Ruth E. Lappin daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Lappin and Ecil G Haupt son of Mr and Mrs Dawson Haupt were married in this city Thursday by Rev A.
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Ruth E. Lappin
Theodore Lappin
Ecil G. Haupt
Dawson Haupt
A. V. Babbs
Hickmans and Rice in Williamsport as Hartz sale looms
J. R. Hickman and G. E. Hickman of near Winthrop along with Douglas Rice Jr. of Indianapolis were in Williamsport yesterday. Advertise the Adam Hartz sale set for Wednesday January 4.
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J. R. Hickman
G. E. Hickman
Near
Winthrop
Douglas Rice Jr
Indianapolis
Williamsport
Adam Hartz
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Mae Child
Hack
Jordon
Hildebrand-Beckett
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Order of the Eastern Star
Covington
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Scottish Rite
M. E. Church
McCloud
Rae Fleming
Masonic Lodge
Fleming
Sir Nights Lodge No. 3
J. L. Weinderlee
Fred R. Prass
Robert Alexander
Granville Hull
J. H. Smith
Laxton
Butcher
Taylor
Lappin-Haupt
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