Transcription of Cloe’s Catalog Clippings –
Pages 001 - 021
Transcribed 2007 – 2008
– special thanks to Karen Zach for the majority of the
transcriptions.
Items in parentheses are added comments.
Page 001
The Clipper Girl
At near the town of
A girl that's out of sight,
She writes the article that
keep
The CLIPPER pages bright.
She sits the country fellows
down and
hits the town lads, too
And when she finds out who
you are,
She'll take a clip at you
Chorus –
For -- she is a clipper.
With me you will agree
I know she is a clipper,
'cause she took a clip at me,
She writes us up in the tip
top style,
and keeps a writing on,
I reckon she will have to
quit
When Gabriel blows his horn
She writes about the boys
that take
the girls out for a drive
and those who do not take
them,
she simply eats alive.
She finds out all the local
news
And fixes it all right,
Just take my word for it, she
is
a pencil pusher, out of
sight.
Chorus
She is a clipper
A clipper hard to beat
And if you ever meet her
You had better just retreat
She'll write a history of
your life
And fix your future, too
You'll think she is a clipper
When she takes a clip at you.
Parkeville
Thursday,
March 7 at 12 p.m., the Peyton household presented its most gala attire, it
being the occasion of the marriage of their daughter, Ella to George
McMurtry. The hall was decorated with an
arch of evergreen under which were suspended the name of the groom and bride --
McMurtry & Peyton. The stairway was
decorated with white bunting. The bay
window in which they were married was artistically draped in point de lace with
sprays of myrtle and white ribbon, in the center of which hung the marriage
bell of white roses, the masterpiece of the bride's work. The ceremony was pronounced in a most elegant
manner by Rev. Cornelies Airheart, after which the bridal pair passed out to a
most elaborate dinner, which consisted of the usual several courses, beginning
with turkey, cranberry sauce, celery, etc. finishing with ices of lemon, chocolate
cream, etc. The guests at dinner, received souvenirs of pink celluloid in heart
shape, with painted forget-met-nots and the inscription - Ella & George,
March 7, '95. The bridal dress was of
white Faille with velvet and pearl strings. The traveling dress is of covert
cloth with sutash braid, a tea gown and a beautiful black satin dress, fish
scale jet trimmings, complete with trousseau. They took the 3 o'clock train at
Milligan that day for
Mary T. CONNELLY was born in Spencer County July 28, 1835. At the
early age of 7 she came with her parents to
Page 002
The Collings Reunion
Of
the many reunions held annually in the state, there is none more popular and faithfully
attended and certainly none happier than that of the Collings Family. The 14th
annual event calling together the surviving members was held Thursday Aug 22,
1907 in the beautiful grove near
The
audience was assembled at 10:30 a.m. by music especially well rendered by the
Rev.
A.H. Dooley invoked the Divine blessing on those assembled, after which Miss
Ruth Collings welcomed the relatives and friends to the day's pleasures in
particularly happy and hospitable language.
The response by Brooks Collings was no less happy and appropriate at the
close of the latter one of the chief features that has made the Collings
reunions famous was announced - the dinner, which proved a feast a king might
envy and it goes without saying that this part of the program was heartily
enjoyed. The band announced the close of the dinner time adjournment by
playing, "Blest be the tie that binds," and at 1:30 the formal
program was resumed. Rev. James Carver
delivered the obituary report, with touching reference to the six beloved
members of the Collings family for whom these earthly reunions were forever
ended but who awaited the greater and grander reunion in a better world. These
were: Mrs. Sarah J. Goodwin and son Clarence, infant son of Manfred and Lizzie
Collings, Mrs. A. H. Dooley, Mrs. John Collings and Jessie Matticks.
"Shall
we gather at the river," rendered by the band was followed by reelecting
the same officials who had served this occasion: C.R. Collings, president and
I.M. Collings, sec.
The
concluding period of this happy meeting which will ever linger in the memory of those attending was given over to
remarks appropriate to the occasion by Rev. Downey of Bellmore; Rev. Airhart of
Roachdale; Rev. Carver of Bainbridge, Rev. AH Dooley and a brief address in
farewell by president C. R. Collings. Attending the reunion from a distance
were: Ed Collings and family of Phoenix, AZ; George Johnson and family of
Clinton Hill, Mo; W.P. Collings and family of Chicago: George J. Collings and
daughter, Lizzie of Indianapolis; John Newgent and Mrs. James Collings and
daughter, Edna of Fairmount, Ill.
CR
Collings, President; IM Collings, secretary..
Webb-Phillips
On
last Wednesday evening Dec 11 at the home of the bride's father, L.S. PHILLIPS,
in Judson occurred the marriage of his youngest daughter, Vera to Oscar Lee
WEBB of
The
ceremony was performed promptly at 7:30 by Rev. Ulay of Russellville. Preceding the ceremony charming music was
rendered by Miss LaVerne Clark. As the strains of Lohengrins wedding march
pealed forth the bridal party, unattended, entered the parlor and took their
places under a large bell erected in an alcove banked with pot plants and
ferns. While music was softly rendered Rev. Ulay pronounced them man and
wife.
During
congratulations, Simply Confession was played after which a two course supper
was served. The marriage was witnessed
by a large number of relatives and friends.
Many handsome present, consisting of linen, cut glass and china, were
received.
Out
of town guests were; Miss Mabel McCord, Bonner Hazlett and Monta Phillips of
Indianapolis; Clarence Nelson of Terre haute; Mr. and Mrs. Eli Phillips of
Rosedale; Miss Garnet Hayes of Rockville; Mr. and Mrs. James Daniels and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Mater and
Miss Mary Webb of Russellville; Mrs. Dr. Randall of Ambia, Ind.
Mr.
and Mrs. Webb left on the 10:16 train for a short wedding trip and showers of
rice and old shoes and the best wishes of their many friends.
The
bride is one of Judson's most beautiful and popular young ladies and a musician
of unusual ability. The groom is the
youngest son of Spotsard Webb of
Married.
·
By Z. D. Maris,
Nov. 28 at the home of the bride in
·
John E. Smiley of
Parke county to Addie C. Walden of Waveland
·
William Mitchell
of
Page 003
Obituary
Lester, son of George and Eva Millemon was born July
28, 1889. He was a great sufferer for nine weeks though he bore it
with much patience and fortitude, never
murmuring or complaining being most of the time confined to his room. His sweet disposition and correct habits of
life made him a loving and obedient son,
always asking the advice of his parents. He was loved and respected by his
schoolmates and all who knew him. He
peacefully passed we believe into the
bright and glorious beyond to be at rest with Jesus and to away the coming of father, mother, one
brother and two sisters. His departure
occurred July 4, 1907, aged 17 years 11 months 6 days. Funeral services were held at Parkeville church July 6 by Rev.
E. E. Kuhn after which he was laid to
rest in the
Page 004
The Dooley-Shelburne family reunion was
recently held at Whitestown in Boone county.
The Lebanon Patriot gave a report of the occasion and says:
One of the most impressive events of the day was the
address delivered by Rev. Alvah H. Dooley, the veteran minister who is greatly
beloved by all his relatives as well as others of his acquaintance. his presence served as an inspiration and a
benediction and his remarks produced a most profound impression. He is almost eighty years of age and nearly all
his life he has been engaged in the ministry.
Taking “Old Age” as his subject, the venerable Mr. Dooley said in part:
David, when drawing near to old age, recognized the fact
that God had been with him and blessed him in all the stormy scenes of life.
Looking forward to his few remaining years, he uttered
these pathetic words: (Psalms 71-18) “Now, when I am old and gray-headed, O,
God, forsake me not until I have shown Thy strength to the generation and Thy
power to everyone who is to come.” Again says this old servant, “Cast me not
off in the time of old age: forget me not when my strength faileth” Our years
dear friends, pass along rapidly. Some
of us are already old and all are hastening on to the period. I myself am an old man living on borrowed
time. “One of the severest trials of old
age is the loss of friends and associates of youth. Our schoolmates, our fathers and mothers,
many of our brothers and sisters – gone!
These facts tell us that our sun of life is far down in the western
horizon. I am intimately acquainted with
a friend in Parke county who is now in his 66th years of age, whose
parents are both living. This is a rare
instance of the kind for this period of time.
Nearly forty years ago I mad acquaintance and began to labor with a
number of congregations and communities in northern
But there are many pleasures in old age. “God is love,” and
in his merciful kindness he makes provision for all classes of people. He promises that “as thy days are, so shall
they strength be.” But this is true only
of the people of God. Without hope and
without God, life is desolate.
Seventieth Birthday Celebration
Mrs. Rachel Hutton, living a half mile east of Marshall,
was on Sunday, Oct 20, reminded in a most pleasant manner that she was 70 years
old: that she has hosts of friends, who would gladly et apart a day in which to
honor her long and useful life and keep green the love and esteem she has so
grandly won at the cost of 70 years of right living.
The beautiful October Sunday with its gorgeous tints and
colors and bracing breezes found her an attentive listener at
Page 005
Nevins-Rinker
Two hundred and fifty
invitations were issued by Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Rinker for the marriage of their
daughter, Fly Ethel to Mr. Harold R. Nevins which took place Wednesday Nov 14
at 2:30. The Rinker home near
Newton-Smiley
The
beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Modesitt, situated almost one mile east of
Atherton was the scene of a pretty wedding Wednesday evening, Dec 30, when Mrs.
Modesitt's sister, Miss Laura Newton was united in marriage to Thomas N. Smiley
of
Sudden Death at Judson.
Jonathan
SMITH, age 68 who lived with his son-in-law, Wm. Clark at Judson was found dead
in his bed at an early hour Monday morning.
Mr. Smith had been down town, but feeling badly returned to the house,
took off his shoes and lay down on the bed in his room. Later an unusual noise was heard in the room
which attracted attention and on investigation it was found his life had flown.
Coroner Peare was summoned and after holding an inquest decided that death was
due to cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Smith came from KY some 12 or 15 years
ago. He was the father of Toney Smith,
dairyman, living south of
Mrs. Mary T. DOOLEY, wife of Rev. A.H. Dooley died at the home of EG
Lanning, Tuesday afternoon, age 71 years.
Short services were held at the house at 9:30 Thursday morning after
which the remains were taken to the
Page 006
At noon yesterday Moses R. Burks of Greene township was
married to Miss Mary Bulion, Rev. CE Downey of Bellmore officiating. The wedding
took place at the Bulion home, east of
Married
By Z.D. Maris, Jan 26 at his
home in
Married
By Justice Bryant at his
office Feb 14, Jesse C. Adams and Lillian May Hartman both of this county.
By Justice Bryant at his office Feb 18 Sanford
E. Hall and Lola M. McClure, both of this county.
Married, at the home of the
bride by Rev. C. Airhart, Mrs. Mary Miller to Frank Crooks Wed Sept 18.
Invitations have been issued
to the wedding of Miss Nora May DePlanty,
former clerk at Whipple's store to Oliver D. Switzer of near
A very pretty wedding took
place Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at the Presbyterian parsonage in
Russellville, when
A Floral Social
Miss Grace Ball of Hollandsburg gave a social at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ball, for the
A floral contest was then participated in by the entire
school and pencil and paper were given to the guests and the one giving the
correct answer was awarded a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. Miss Mary Connelly was the successful
contestant. A flora wedding contest was
next in order, the guest being given question pertaining to a wedding, each to
be answered by the name of a flower.
Miss Beulah Moore received the prize for having the correct
answers. Those who assisted in
entertaining were Mr. and Mrs. Clay Shalley and Miss Maud Stout. A. Guest
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Harrison highly entertained about 60 young ladies and
gentlemen at a watch party last Tuesday night.
At 11 o’clock a delicious oyster supper was served in the dining room to
which al did their duty. Assisting hostess’
were, Mrs. Eva Glosson of near Marshall, Mrs. Belle Sneath, Misses Love Skelton
and Bertha Sneath. Out of town guests
were, Robert and Miss Bessie Foncannon, Misses Lillian Moring, Nellie and
Ollie, Rowe, Rockville: Misses Alta Lewis, Chloe Marshall of near Mecca; George
Boyd, East Rockville, Misses Merle Fulwider, Claude Phillips and LaVerne
Reed.
Page 007
Mrs. Francis M. Anderson retired apparently in usual health Friday night and
expired a short time after 11 o’clock.
She had been subject to attacks of heart trouble which is supposed to
have been the cause of her death.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. D. Maris at the home,
southeast of
Seward-Martin
A pretty Christmas wedding took place Christmas eve at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Seward, in
Obituary
Miss Susie Wiser
wife of C. C. Wiser and daughter of James H. and Isabelle Griffith departed
this life, Feb. 14 ’96. The following is
her obituary, written by her a short time before her death, as she had a
presentiment that she would not survive the trying ordeal which she had to
pass. “Susie Wiser was born at
Parkeville, Feb. 21, 1875, and united with the Christian church, Jan 12,
1892. I have tried, in my weak way to
lead a Christian life and hope I have not been a stumbling block for anyone,
and that I have lived to be the cause of some poor sinner turning to
Christ. I hope that my dear husband will
some day, if not soon, see that he is going wrong and turn to the Lord before
it is everlastingly too late, is my prayer for him. I was married to Charlie C. Wiser, Nov. 10,
1894, with whom I have lived for one year and one month, enjoying the happiest
days of my life.”
Mrs. Wiser’s illness was attended with the greatest
suffering. The funeral was preached at
the Parkeville church by Rev. Smith. The
deceased leaves a husband, father and mother, two sisters and a host of friends
to mourn her untimely loss. Interment
took place at
Page 008
Craig-Branson
A beautiful wedding as that at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
George Branson, last Thursday evening, Nov 14, at 8 o’clock when their
daughter, Miss Clo, was married to Bernard C. Craig of
While Mrs. Carl Rutter played Lohengrin’s wedding march the
bride and groom entered the parlor which was decorated with white
chrysanthemums and smilax. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. D. D. Hoagland of the Methodist church in a very
impressive manner.
The bride wore a gown of white chiffon taffeta, trimmed in
princess lace, and carried bride’s roses.
After congratulations a two-course supper was served. The dining room was decorated in pink
chrysanthemums, the bride’s table being adorned with a basket of ping and white
carnations and roses, placed on a mirror in the center of the table. At this
table were seated the bride and groom, Misses Alma Coleman and Lora Hadley of
Bloomingdale, classmates of the bride, and Messrs. Charles A. Crawford and
Herrman Gruenholtz of
The bride cut the bride’s cake and Miss Wilhelmina Lank
past it on a plate that was given the bride’s grandmother by the latter’s
father, a priceless heirloom of Mrs. Branson.
Mr. and Mrs. Craig left on the 10:30 train that night for
thief home in
About one hundred friends and relative attended the
wedding. Many valuable and beautiful
presents were bestowed on the couple of cut glass, Havilland and hand-painted
china, silverware and fancy work. A fine
clock in a glass case was presented by the court house people and members of
The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George
Branson and was a successful music teacher here, leaving a large class of
pupils.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. North Craig and is
succeeding in the practice of law at
Those who assisted the hostess in serving were: Misses
Susie and Evelyn Moore, Mary Frances Ferguson, Beulah Wimmer, Mary Webb and
Mrs. D. M. Carlisle.
Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. North Craig of
Chrisman, Ill, Mrs. Seely, Mrs. Weller, Hermann Gruenholtz and Charles A.
Crawford of Terre Haute; Miss Lank of Greencastle; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Mrs.
Ella Scott of Indianapolis; Miss Beulah and Franz Wimmer of Sullivan, Mr. and
Mrs. F. G. Farley of Covington, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Webb and daughter Mary of
Russellville, Mrs. Jones of Ridgefarm, Ill., and other different parts of Parke
county.
Death of “Polk” Puett
William Pratt Puett, generally known as “Polk” , died at
his home in
Page 009
Obituary
Cyrena Alice,
beloved daughter of George and Elmina Davis, was born in
The funeral service was conducted by Rev. F. W. Hixson,
assisted by Rev. Z. D. Maris and Rev. S. K. Fuson. Wednesday at the M. E.
church at 2 o’clock. There were many
beautiful floral offerings. The remains
were laid to rest in the
Married
At the home of Mrs. Minerva
McCutcheon, her daughter, Nellie, to Fred McBride, by Rev. McNeal, Jan. 1, 1907
By Squire Bryant at the
clerk’s office on Jan. 5, 1907, Samuel B. Sharp of
By S. K. Fuson, at his
residence in
Miss Cinda Swaim died Sunday evening with that contagious disease consumption at the
age of 52 years. She was a faithful
member at
Obituary
Sarah Elizabeth Pulliam was born in
These few lines very sorrowfully proclaim the fact that the
grim monster has entered our community again with his keen sickle and has cut
down another love one. Her illness was
of about four weeks duration, which time she was very patient and never
murmured, but in spite of the combined efforts of two kind physicians and the
constant attention of a trained nurse, death has closed her earthly
career. Thus, we are confronted with the
certain and unmistakable evidence that lie is uncertain and death is sure.
The deceased assisted to operate the Milligan telephone
exchange for three years and in this position she rendered entire
satisfaction. Her gentle voice that was
always ready to greet the callers into the exchange will be sadly missed.
Her life as an exemplary one and is worthy to be emulated
by her many associates who are now deprived of the association of a lovely
flower that has been plucked from their social garden. She is gone and how lonely and dark is the
picture; but let us look on the other side and we can see a beautiful
light. It is the penetrating rays of the
Son of righteousness shining forth from a sky of infinite love, it is He who
came into the world and suffered, bled and died, and went into the tomb, and
arouse again on the third morning, obtaining victory over death and the grave,
and by this complete victory he will release the shackles of death from
everyone of his children. Therefore, dear
mourners, look unto Him and remember that His vigilant eye will ever watch the
little mound that marks the sleeping place of your beloved one. May he who is a friend to the widow and a
father to the fatherless permit the mother, brother, two sisters and all those
who are tossed upon a sea of sorrow to repairs to the inviting shades of His
eternal love that they may find rest, and that they may find sweet consolation
in the immutable and happyfying the declaration of Jesus Christ, “Because I
live she shall live also.”
The funeral occurred at the
Page 010
Martha Jane,
daughter of Robert L. and Eliza A. Buckler, was born Jan 4 (possibly 14 or 24 -
torn paper) and died June 19, 1907 age 58 year 4 months and 25 days. She was
married to John W. Reed Dec 19, 1866. To this union were born 3 sons and one
daughter. One son died when 3 years of age and the husband died Aug 18, 1904.
Two sons and the daughter, a grandson, two brothers and two sisters still
surviving her. On the evening of the 19th he done she done the milking for her
brother's family who were away. Her daughter called her by telephone after she
had returned home and talked to her. One son and his wife called on her after
supper and styled till about 8 o'clock. After they had gone she called up her
grandson and talked to him over the phone and she went then and called on one
of her neighbors a few minutes. All this time and even during the day she
seemed in about the same health she had been but she had been failing in health
several weeks. Nearly 10 o'clock her neighbors heard her moaning and groaning
and they hurried to her. She told them that something would have to be done and
they called a doctor and her son and but she only lived a short time after they
arrived. She had been a member of the ME Church for many years. She had her
trials, troubles and heartaches but she tried to live the life of a Christian
and bear her troubles the best she could. She was a good neighbor and a kind
and loving mother. She was always ready in time of help or need doing all in
her power that she was able to do. But her troubles of this life are over and
now she has gone to meet those loved ones who have gone on before. She is gone
but not forgotten and it is with us if we meet her in that and above where
there will be no more trouble, sadness or parting of friends and loved ones.
The funeral service was held at the ME Church by Rev. SK Fuson and
The many friends of Fred
Skelton were surprised and shocked Monday morning on learning of his sudden and
unexpected death which occurred Sunday night as he was being conveyed from the
Vandalia Depot to the home of his father, Jeff Skelton on
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Collings was the
scene of a happy event on Thursday evening Oct 25 at 8 p.m. in the marriage of
their daughter, Jessie to Frank Ginn. A large number of friends and relatives
witnessed the ceremony performed under an arch of beautiful ferns. Rev. Airhart
of Roachdale pronounced the sacred words. Following congratulations
refreshments were served in the dining room which was decorated with white. A
large number of presents were received. Mr. and Mrs. Ginn will live with the
bride's parents this winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Teague of
Page 011
Dollie Minerva Stone, daughter of Harrison and Emily Rukes
was born February 3, 1884 and was called to the better land June 7, 1907, age
23, years, 4 months and 4 days. She was
converted at the age of 17 and united with the Methodist church at
Obituary
Loyd Antonias Lundgren, son of Cecil and Bessie Lundgren was born June 15,
1904; died September 11, 1906 ages 2 years, 2 months and 26 days. ( rest of obituary torn)
Mrs. Goodwin,
wife of Rev. E. A. Goodwin, died at Thorntown and was brought to
Miss Susie Batman left this morning accompanied by her sister, Miss Luciana, for
Samuel Adams,
aged about 60 years, was killed at mine No. 1 at Jessup Tuesday morning by
falling a distance of 120 feet down the shaft.
Page 012
William Oliver SMILEY was
born January 27, 1865 departed this life September 14, 1907, aged 42 years 7
months 17 days. He was married to Alta Banta December 1, 1901, who survives
him. He had been a member of the Christian church at Parkeville a number of
years. He lived a devoted Christian life, and believed the bible and all its
teachings. He was born and spent the greater part of his life in the community
where he died. He leaves besides his wife, father, mother, one brother, one
sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. In his home, he
was known as a kind and affectional husband, dutiful son, loving brother and
good neighbor. His last illness was about two years duration but he was always
patient and cheerful never complaining although his sufferings were great. He
has left us the legacy of an untarnished name and we feel that he has gone not
as a galley slave scourged to his dungeon but as one who wraps the drapery of
his couch around him and lies down to peaceful dreams. His funeral was preached
Monday at the Christian Church at Parkeville by Rev. Brattain of Indiana
Springs and by Rev. VanCleave of
Spencer-Bain
James SPENCER of
One of the handsomest
weddings that has taken place in
:G. Washington HATFIELD, 64 a
wealthy farmer of near
Page 013
"Death of Francis R. Whipple"
After several months of
severe suffering from a valvular affection of the heart, Frank R. Whipple
passed to rest early Saturday morning, Sept 15, at his home in
"Mrs. George W. Jacks"
Susan B. Asbury was born in
the state of
Page 014
Lola Dorothy STRAIN, eldest
daughter of William and Mary L. Strain was born in Marshall, Ind. July 25, 1889
and was taken ill December 13, 1906 - the malady developing into tuberculosis which
terminated in death at the home of her aunt in Rockville September 28,
1907. She was a most patient sufferer,
giving as little trouble as possible to those who waited upon her. Owing to her
loving unselfish disposition she was loved by a large circle of friends whose
every effort was to add to her comfort and mitigate her suffering. Since the
family's removal to
A Beautiful
Country Wedding –
The
wedding of Miss Hattie SPENCER and Fred H. SWAIM took place at the home of the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Spencer at 6 o'clock Wed evening Oct 30. The
home was thrown open to about 130 guests and the rooms were decorated with
ferns and chrysanthemums.
The
Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Maud Stout. The bride was beautifully dressed in white
organdy. She wore a bridal veil with orange blossoms in her hair and carried a
shower bouquet of Bride's roses. The
groom wore the conventional black for the ceremony, which was performed by Rev.
SK Fuson of Marhsall and took place in front of a triangular bank of ferns and
yellow and white flowers. The color scheme of yellow and white was carried out
in the dining room where draperies from different corners of the room were
centered above the dining table. A two-course supper was served.
Among
the large number of presents were many beautiful pieces of Havilland and
silverware.
The bride is one of the most popular young
ladies in the eastern part of the county and one of the most successful school
teachers. The groom is one of
At 9:30 the bride was dressed in a blue tailor
suit and under showers of rice the young couple departed for a wedding trip.
While it is unknown to their relatives and friends as to where they are going
it is rumored that they will go to the
MARRIED --
by ZD Maris, Oct 16 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
Hopper of Minshall, James A. Cullen of Terre haute and Luella E. Hopper.
By Justice Bryant, Oct 16,
Herman Staggs and Dollie Addens, both of Parke County.
Neet-Whitlock
The marriage of Jesse M. NEET
and Miss Edna WHITLOCK took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. J.M. Whitlock in Dana at 2 o'clock the afternoon of Sunday Oct 13, Rev.
Mr. Patterson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Only near
relatives of the bride were present.
After the ceremony Mr. Neet and his bride drove overland to
Lucinda F. SWAIM, daughter of
James T. and Elizabeth Peyton was born February 15, 1885, died August 11, 1907,
age 52 years 5 months 25 days; was married to D. M. Swaim, September 8, 1878.
To them were born 8 children, 4 girls and 4 boys: Mary E; Nora B; Sallie E; Ina
T; Georgia F; Jessie C; Charlie O and James E, 3 boys preceding her to that
blessed sleep from which none ever wake to weep, Georgia, Jessie and Otho. Cindia was a loving wife, an affectionate
mother, always ready to do anything she thought would be of comfort to her
family and ever ready to give a helping hand to the needy. Funeral services
were conducted by Revs. Airhart and Collings after which the remains were laid
to rest in
Page 015
Miss Alcie Williamson, only
daughter of Dr. A. A. Williamson and wife, was married to Frank Horn, Wednesday
evening, Sept., 12, at 8 o’clock, by Rev. F. W. Hixson in the presence of 35
guests at the home of the bride. The parlor was tastefully decorated with pot
plants and flowers. Miss Ella Williamson
of
George Akers and Ruth
Collings were united in marriage, Wednesday evening . The best wishes of many friends in this
vicinity go with them.
Henry Akers of this place and
Miss Millerman of Parkeville were married, Saturday evening. Their Otterbein friends wish them happiness.
Page 016
Harmless-Payton
Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William
H. Payton who reside in
Invitations are out
announcing the marriage of Howard
Johnson and Nellie Owens, Tuesday evening March 31; also of Claude Harmless
to Zora Peyton next Sunday, April 5. Congratulations to the two couples.
Married.
On
Wednesday evening last occurred the wedding of Miss Grace Brubeck to Herman
Hamontree at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brubeck
north of Catlin. Only near relatives were present. The groom, whose home is in
Mrs. James Catlin, who died on Sunday with pneumonia, was buried at the
A
In the winters of 1840 and ’41 I attended school at the
Linn thicket or Jack school house, the first winter taught by Samuel Ramsey,
the second by my father, John Dooley.
The house was built mostly, if not wholly, of Linn logs, long seats
without back, a narrow window the whole length of the wall, and a great backlog
fireplace, while the hats, caps, bonnets and wraps were promiscuously hung in
one corner. The dinner baskets and
buckets were arranged to suit the taste and convenience of those who brought
them. These were the adornments and the
furniture of the school room. Probably
there were no less than 50 pupils in attendance at these schools. So far as known to the writer, the following
names are the living pupils today: P. D. Johnson, Morgan McClain, Mrs. Harmon
Pulliam, William J. Collings, Descom John Collings, Jesse Collings, Alexander
Stark, Nancy J. Melton, John Carver, Adam Jack, Frank Shally, Mrs. Sallay
Sutton, Mrs. Mary Rush, Mrs. Perry Blake, with myself makes 15. After a lapse of 68 years is there another
country school in Parke county that can make such a record of living pupils? Alvah H. Dooley
Page 017
Mrs. Nettie MORLAN, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles MAY was born in
Page 018
Obituary.
Sylvia Smiley, daughter of
William and Melissa Smiley Hazlett, was born August 4, 1892; departed this life
September 4, 1907, age 15 years and 1 month. Her illness was of short duration
but was borne with the gentle, sweet submission which so clearly characterized
her entire life. And wile disease was
fastening its hold upon her vitality, depriving her of the sweet companionship
of her friends and as also the education she so much desire, the sunny,
cheerful disposition blossomed forth in its full glory, leaving as evidence and
consolation to the grief stricken family the beautiful spirit and loving faith
of the true Christian. Sylvia was the
possessor of an unusually bright mind.
At the early age of 13 she graduated from the common school and at the
age of 14 entered the
Obituary.
Elizabeth Judson Buchanan was
born June 27, 1845; was united in marriage with John McMurtry September 27,
1864 and became a member of the Bethany Presbyterian church February 4, 1866,
under the ministry of her uncle, William Y. Allen. Elizabeth was a child of the covenant and
belonged to a long line of ancestry that had been pioneers in the early
settlement of Virginia, Kentucky and Indiana and wherever providence cast their
lot they set up altars for the worship of the God of Abraham and rested on the
promises that he would be a God to them and their children. To this service we may attribute her trust in
Christ during her last days of suffering.
In hours of pain she would long to be absent from the body and enter
into the joys o the Lord that she knew awaited her. During her last hours she said she had no
doubts to trouble her. She had ever been
faithful in the Missionary society, the Sunday school and the church. No disappointments of life or pleasures of
the world were permitted to swerve her from her purpose of the Lord,. Her evening has come and the master of the
vineyard has called her to come and receive the reward. She leaves her husband, two children and two
grandchildren and a large circle of relative and friends to mourn her departure
which occurred at 9 p.m. September 12, 1907. Truly a mother in
At Waveland on Sept., 19, 8
o’clock a pretty wedding took place at the home of Sw. W. McCormick, when Miss
Drew was united in marriage to Wilbur Spencer of this place. The house was decorated with golden-rod and
Smilax. The bride wore a lovely white
organdie gown and carried bride’s roses.
The wedding march was played by Olive Hampton, and during the ceremony
she softly sang, “Because” and Promise Me”
Refreshments were served immediately after the ceremony. The happy couple took an automobile drive
that night to
Page 019
Obituary.
James Curtis, beloved son of
Joseph and Jennie Beatty, was born March 14, 1905, died September 23, 1906,
aged 1 year, 6 months and 9 days. He was
a loving baby, too fair to bloom in this world of sorrow, so the kind Father
plucked the bud ere it had been blighted in this world of sin and care. The silver cord of life was snapped and by it
a sweet and loving soul was permitted to enter the haven of rest. His days on earth were few and sweet and at
the last full of pain but we know that through the eternal ages he will have
peace and happiness in heaven. A vacancy
is made that this world can never fill, but our darling is gone home to meet
his Savior in the better land where we all can meet Him if faithful to the
end. he leaves to mourn his loss, father
and mother and a 6 year old brother and a host of other relatives and
friends. Funeral services were held at
Friendly Grove church, conducted by Rev. Silas Adams, after which the remains
were laid to rest in
Wheelan-Scott
Last Sunday afternoon at 1
o’clock was solemnized the marriage of Miss Frances Emma Scott and Richard W.
Wheelan. The wedding occurred at the old
Huey place, north of
The wedding party entered the
parlor of the strains of Mendelssohn’s wedding march played by Mrs. Warren
Goldsberry and “Hearts and Flowers” was played during the ceremony. After congratulations delicious refreshments
were served, Mrs. Emma Cook of Dana, sister of Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Rebecca Smith
of Illinois, sister of Mr. Scott and Miss Lizzie Scott, cousin of the bride,
assisting. Mr. and Mrs. William Cox, Messrs. Wheelan, brothers of the groom,
Parke Vickery, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Swaim, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Goldsberry of
Bloomingdale were among the attendants.
Many handsome presents of
linen, silverware and china were given.
Mr. and Mrs. Wheelan will live of the present with her parents.