source: Plainfield Messenger (Plainfield, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 29, 1986 - page 2, columns 3-4:
According to a newspaper article, the following residents of Hendricks County graduated from Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana during its May 24 commencement exercises:
--Todd Bratton Davis, Plainfield
son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis
subject: Business
--Dorene Jackson, Plainfield
daughter of Wayne Jackson
subject: Journalism and Spanish
--Jonathan Wilson, R.R.1, Pittsboro
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson
subject: History
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Saturday, June 17, 2017
Saturday, November 5, 2016
Adoption of Melanie Starr BOWEN (1981)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, November 5, 1981 - page 7, column 3:
According to a legal notice, in November 1981 Gregory Alan Davis filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 81-39) to adopt Melanie Starr Bowen, a minor. Her biological father, Samuel R. Bowen, was listed as having abandoned and deserted her, that he could not be found. The case was scheduled to be heard 30 days after publication of the legal notice.
According to a legal notice, in November 1981 Gregory Alan Davis filed a petition in the Hendricks County Superior Court (case # A 81-39) to adopt Melanie Starr Bowen, a minor. Her biological father, Samuel R. Bowen, was listed as having abandoned and deserted her, that he could not be found. The case was scheduled to be heard 30 days after publication of the legal notice.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Avon bank gets first drive-up window in Hendricks County (1958)
source: Danville Gazette (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, October 9, 1958 - page 1, columns 5-6
According to a newspaper article, on October 15, 1958, the Danville State Bank opened a branch in Avon (it already had a branch in Clayton). The bank was on US 36, at the site of the former Avon Community Building. Among the features it offered was service through a drive-up window, which was the first in the county.
Hursel C. Disney, Mrs. Bess Miller, Mrs. Crawford Taylor of Danville and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Avon were to be the employees.
According to a newspaper article, on October 15, 1958, the Danville State Bank opened a branch in Avon (it already had a branch in Clayton). The bank was on US 36, at the site of the former Avon Community Building. Among the features it offered was service through a drive-up window, which was the first in the county.
Hursel C. Disney, Mrs. Bess Miller, Mrs. Crawford Taylor of Danville and Mrs. Arthur Davis of Avon were to be the employees.
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Hendricks County residents who graduated from Indiana University (1921)
source: A commencement program for Indiana University, Bloomington for June 8, 1921:
CLAYTON:
Opal Martha West - Bachelor of Arts in English
DANVILLE:
Martin Luther Conrad - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Benjamin Lewis Harrison - Bachelor of Arts in Anatomy
Ellice Prentice - Bachelor of Arts in Latin
LIZTON:
Jeannette Davis - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
James Obed Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
John Milton Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Economics
CLAYTON:
Opal Martha West - Bachelor of Arts in English
DANVILLE:
Martin Luther Conrad - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Benjamin Lewis Harrison - Bachelor of Arts in Anatomy
Ellice Prentice - Bachelor of Arts in Latin
LIZTON:
Jeannette Davis - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
James Obed Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Romance Languages
John Milton Swain - Bachelor of Arts in Economics
Monday, December 16, 2013
B. Marshal DAVIS graduates from Butler University (1890)
According to Butler University's annual catalog for the thirty-sixth session (1890-1891), among those who received degrees in 1890 was B. Marshal Davis of North Salem - he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.
NOTE: Butler University is in Indianapolis.
Friday, November 22, 2013
Peter DAVIS arrested for murder of Sam FLETCHER (1902)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 17, 1902 - page 1, column 6:
A MURDER
Southern Hendricks the Scene of a Fatal Stabbing
Hendricks County was the scene of another murder yesterday. Peter Davis stabbed Sam Fletcher to the heart, the latter dying instantly. The affray was about 100 yards north of the Center Valley school house and was the result of an old feud.
Fletcher was at Comp Johnson's store at Center Valley talking with a party of young people. Davis went by riding on a hayrake. Fletcher followed him and words passed between them. Fletcher left his buggy and with his whip in his hand ran after Davis who had dismounted from the hayrake. Davis drew his knife and when Fletcher came near, Davis struck at him, the blade penetrating Fletcher's heart. He died in the road. Both were about 21 years old. The affray occurred at 4:30 p.m.
Great excitement was caused in the community and some of Fletcher's friends breathed vengeance against Davis. He became alarmed and hitched up his buggy and started to Danville, bringing Emory Johnson along for company. They reached Danville near ten o'clock and finding Watchman Bryant, David asked him to lock him up. Sheriff Figg and Deputy Sears had gone to Center Valley after Davis. Mr. Bryant took Davis to jail, searched him and found nothing, and then put him behind the bars.
Mr. Johnson, who came with Davis, said that Fletcher struck Davis several times with the whip before Davis used his knife.
A MURDER
Southern Hendricks the Scene of a Fatal Stabbing
Hendricks County was the scene of another murder yesterday. Peter Davis stabbed Sam Fletcher to the heart, the latter dying instantly. The affray was about 100 yards north of the Center Valley school house and was the result of an old feud.
Fletcher was at Comp Johnson's store at Center Valley talking with a party of young people. Davis went by riding on a hayrake. Fletcher followed him and words passed between them. Fletcher left his buggy and with his whip in his hand ran after Davis who had dismounted from the hayrake. Davis drew his knife and when Fletcher came near, Davis struck at him, the blade penetrating Fletcher's heart. He died in the road. Both were about 21 years old. The affray occurred at 4:30 p.m.
Great excitement was caused in the community and some of Fletcher's friends breathed vengeance against Davis. He became alarmed and hitched up his buggy and started to Danville, bringing Emory Johnson along for company. They reached Danville near ten o'clock and finding Watchman Bryant, David asked him to lock him up. Sheriff Figg and Deputy Sears had gone to Center Valley after Davis. Mr. Bryant took Davis to jail, searched him and found nothing, and then put him behind the bars.
Mr. Johnson, who came with Davis, said that Fletcher struck Davis several times with the whip before Davis used his knife.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Walter S. DAVIS becomes history professor in Washington State (1907)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 11, 1907 - page 1, column 4:
PROMOTED
Son of Hendricks County Receives Call from Far West
Prof. Walter S. Davis, son of the late Walter Davis, of Eel River Township, has accepted a call ot the chair of history in Puget Sound (Washington) University. He goes from the Richmond high school where he made a record as a most popular professor, placing his department among the best in the country. It is said that he was the most popular teacher in the Richmond schools.
Prof. Davis was born in this county, is a graduate of DePauw University where he was an honor student. He has done post-graduate work in Clark University and in the University of Chicago. He has traveled extensively, visiting the principal battlefields of America and Europe.
PROMOTED
Son of Hendricks County Receives Call from Far West
Prof. Walter S. Davis, son of the late Walter Davis, of Eel River Township, has accepted a call ot the chair of history in Puget Sound (Washington) University. He goes from the Richmond high school where he made a record as a most popular professor, placing his department among the best in the country. It is said that he was the most popular teacher in the Richmond schools.
Prof. Davis was born in this county, is a graduate of DePauw University where he was an honor student. He has done post-graduate work in Clark University and in the University of Chicago. He has traveled extensively, visiting the principal battlefields of America and Europe.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Activity in Hendricks County probate cases (May 1890)
From Hendricks County probate records:
Activity in probate cases as of May 5, 1890 [in vacation of the March 1890 term of court]:
--Effie May Long guardianship - Joseph Lamb appointed guardian
--Homer, Effie and Chester Hunt guardianship - Smith R. Davis appointed guardian
--Martha A. Moore estate - will probated; Jacob Chandler appointed executor
--Adam Jones estate - will probated
--Miranda A. Moon estate - Edward H. Conn appointed administrator
--Malachi Haley estate - ordered settled as insolvent.
Activity in probate cases as of May 5, 1890 [in vacation of the March 1890 term of court]:
--Effie May Long guardianship - Joseph Lamb appointed guardian
--Homer, Effie and Chester Hunt guardianship - Smith R. Davis appointed guardian
--Martha A. Moore estate - will probated; Jacob Chandler appointed executor
--Adam Jones estate - will probated
--Miranda A. Moon estate - Edward H. Conn appointed administrator
--Malachi Haley estate - ordered settled as insolvent.
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Milly DAVIS Charged With Adultery (1832)
As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Order Book Volume 1 (October 1824 - April 1835), in April 1832 Emilia "Milly" Davis, who had been charged with adultery and fornication, failed to appear in court. John Kearns, who had been the security on her bond, also failed to appear. In October 1832, they were still unable to find her. In April 1833, the county prosecutor announced the charges were being dropped.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Thomas BOLEN of Plainfield Dies (1935)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 10, 1935 - page 1, column 1:
THOMAS BOLEN DIES
Thomas Bolen, aged 79, died from heart trouble at the County Home, Monday morning. He was a native of Indiana, but resided in Nebraska and Oklahoma several years. He made his home near Plainfield five years, coming to the Home in 1932. Surviving are his stepmother, Mrs. Eva Bolen, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Prewitt of Lexington, Okla., and Mrs. Bernice Davis of Danville, two brothers, Harlan of Los Angeles, Cal. and William of Danville. Funeral services in charge of Miss Mary Miars Harold, were held at the Friends church at 2:30, Tuesday afternoon. Burial at Plainfield.
THOMAS BOLEN DIES
Thomas Bolen, aged 79, died from heart trouble at the County Home, Monday morning. He was a native of Indiana, but resided in Nebraska and Oklahoma several years. He made his home near Plainfield five years, coming to the Home in 1932. Surviving are his stepmother, Mrs. Eva Bolen, two sisters, Mrs. Mary Prewitt of Lexington, Okla., and Mrs. Bernice Davis of Danville, two brothers, Harlan of Los Angeles, Cal. and William of Danville. Funeral services in charge of Miss Mary Miars Harold, were held at the Friends church at 2:30, Tuesday afternoon. Burial at Plainfield.
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Elizabeth (DAVIS) EVANS Files For Divorce (1932)
source: The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, July 14, 1932 - page 7, column 4:
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Elizabeth Evans filed suit for divorce from James M. Evans, Saturday, in the local court. They were married in May, 1930, and have not lived together since January, 1932. Mrs. Evans alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, that the defendant did not provide for her maintenance and also that he was quarrelsome, disagreeable and faultfinding. Mrs. Evans asked that her name be restored to her former name, Elizabeth A. Davis.
WIFE SEEKS DIVORCE
Elizabeth Evans filed suit for divorce from James M. Evans, Saturday, in the local court. They were married in May, 1930, and have not lived together since January, 1932. Mrs. Evans alleges cruel and inhuman treatment, that the defendant did not provide for her maintenance and also that he was quarrelsome, disagreeable and faultfinding. Mrs. Evans asked that her name be restored to her former name, Elizabeth A. Davis.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
North Salem 1912 Musical Program
Jamie Neal (jamie.neal@gmail.com) has kindly shared a copy of a musical program from 1912. The organization holding the musical program is not listed - it may be a church or a club.
Here is a transcription of what the program says:
Musical Program
Auspices Commercial Club
Gill’s Opera House North Salem
Thursday, May 28, 8:15 P.M.
--Orchestra
--Piano Duet – Mamie Davis and Mary Davis
--Violin Solo “Adoration” – Inez Kent
--Vocal Duet “O That We Two Were Maying” – Lottie Waters and Lena Hicks
--Vocal Solo – Faye Kendall
--Violin Duet – Turpin Davis and Kenneth Davenport
--Reading – Mary Waters
--Violin Solo “The Little Gem Waltz” – Louise Wisehart
--Ladies’ Quartet
--Orchestra
--Piano Solo – Belle Keating
--Vocal Duet – Fanny Kendall and Mary Kendall
--Piano Duet – Pauline Trotter and Helen Bowen
--Reading – Vivian Gibson
--Piano Solo – Geraldine Trotter
--Vocal Solo, with violin obligato “O Dry Those Tears” – Lena Hicks
--Male Quartet
--Orchestra
Here is a transcription of what the program says:
Musical Program
Auspices Commercial Club
Gill’s Opera House North Salem
Thursday, May 28, 8:15 P.M.
--Orchestra
--Piano Duet – Mamie Davis and Mary Davis
--Violin Solo “Adoration” – Inez Kent
--Vocal Duet “O That We Two Were Maying” – Lottie Waters and Lena Hicks
--Vocal Solo – Faye Kendall
--Violin Duet – Turpin Davis and Kenneth Davenport
--Reading – Mary Waters
--Violin Solo “The Little Gem Waltz” – Louise Wisehart
--Ladies’ Quartet
--Orchestra
--Piano Solo – Belle Keating
--Vocal Duet – Fanny Kendall and Mary Kendall
--Piano Duet – Pauline Trotter and Helen Bowen
--Reading – Vivian Gibson
--Piano Solo – Geraldine Trotter
--Vocal Solo, with violin obligato “O Dry Those Tears” – Lena Hicks
--Male Quartet
--Orchestra
Friday, July 29, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: Former North Salem Resident Murdered in Oregon (1921)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, December 22, 1921 – page 1, column 6:
FORMER NORTH SALEM MAN FOUND MURDERED IN OREGON
Everett E. Davis, born at North Salem, was murdered in his cabin on his claim seven miles from Matalla, Ore. Robbery is believed to have been the motive for the crime, which was committed in November, but discovered only a few days ago. The coroner’s inquest showed t hat Mr. Davis had been struck from behind with an ax. He is survived by his father, Granville Davis, and several brothers living in Indianapolis. He was 37 years old, a graduate of Wabash college, then in the Federal forestry service and teacher in Montana. He resigned his school duties to enter the army and was overseas. Returning to America, he became a traveling salesman, but the condition of his health was such that he had to give up this employment. Then he entered the claim which was the scene of his death. The body is to be brought to North Salem for burial.
FORMER NORTH SALEM MAN FOUND MURDERED IN OREGON
Everett E. Davis, born at North Salem, was murdered in his cabin on his claim seven miles from Matalla, Ore. Robbery is believed to have been the motive for the crime, which was committed in November, but discovered only a few days ago. The coroner’s inquest showed t hat Mr. Davis had been struck from behind with an ax. He is survived by his father, Granville Davis, and several brothers living in Indianapolis. He was 37 years old, a graduate of Wabash college, then in the Federal forestry service and teacher in Montana. He resigned his school duties to enter the army and was overseas. Returning to America, he became a traveling salesman, but the condition of his health was such that he had to give up this employment. Then he entered the claim which was the scene of his death. The body is to be brought to North Salem for burial.
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