Inez MENDENHALL delivers illegitimate child (1914)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 60 (March 1914 - February 1915), in October 1914 Inez Mendenhall filed a bastardy suit against Herschel Montgomery for her illegitimate child (case #9138). Inez was under the age of 21, and the child died 3 days after its birth. The case was dismissed after it was reported that suitable provision had been made for the last sickness and burial of the child.

Washington Township high school holds its first commencement (1901)

from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, April 4, 1901 - page 1, column 3:

[Avon news]
The first annual commencement of the Washington Township high school was held in the M.E. church Thursday evening. The church was beautifully decorated for the occasion with flowers, the class colors, white and purple, and large flags for the background. That our citizens realized that this occasion meant that Washington Township has taken an advanced step in the direction of higher education for the masses, was shown by the large and attentive audience that filled the church. Besides the graduates, Supt. Hostetter, Rev. Riley, Trustee Miller and Prof. Kirby occupied seats on the stage. The music was furnished by the Demarcus orchestra and it was an enjoyable part of the programme. Rev. Riley gave the invocation and benediction. Miss Nora Long's subject was "Golden Deeds" and her oration was excellent. Miss Lulu McCalment spoke on "Joan of Arc" and she held the rapt attention of her hearers. Alva Rice eloquently spoke on "Will, the Greatest Element of Success." Miss Minnie Montgomery gave an interesting talk on "What Constitutes a Good Education." Charley Montgomery and William Simmons also graduated but sickness prevented their speaking. Prof. Kirby presented the diplomas and Supt. Hostetter gave a short, interesting talk.

Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (January 1891)

From Hendricks County probate records:

Activity in probate cases as of January 5, 1891 [in vacation of the November 1890 term of court]:
--Samuel McPheeters estate - will probated; Samuel W. Williams appointed administrator with the will annexed
--James E. Montgomery estate - will probated; John L. Montgomery appointed executor
--Ruth Boyland estate - will probated; Enoch Dicks appointed executor
--Eddie, Charles and Doshia Shockency guardianship (minor heirs of William Shockency) - Stephen Shockency appointed guardian