Entries from the 1950 school year have been added to the database Hendricks County Students Attending Indiana Colleges, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It is a listing of some of the students from Hendricks County who were either attending or graduating from various colleges in Indiana, as compiled from information sent by college officials to area newspapers. The list was comprised of the student's name, hometown and class, and sometimes included their major or the degree they were receiving.
The colleges that submitted information to the newspapers varied from year to year. Ball State University, Butler University, DePauw University, Earlham College, Indiana State University, Indiana University and Purdue University are among those who submitted information at one time or another.
The database is an ongoing project. It currently covers the period of 1944-1950 and 1953-1961.
Monday, May 9, 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: Danville Couple Weds At South Bend (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, October 8, 1931 – page 1, column 6:
LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED AT SOUTH BEND
The marriage of Miss Naomi Kersey and Kenneth Arnold was solemnized, Sunday, at 1:30, in the M.E. parsonage in South Bend, Rev. Fred Longwell officiating. Miss Doris Brown and Morris Patterson were their attendants and the single ring ceremony was used.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Minta Kersey, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Arnold, and both are graduates of Danville high school. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Arnold, this winter. On their return, Sunday evening, they were guests of Morris Patterson at dinner at the home of Ross Brickert.
LOCAL YOUNG PEOPLE MARRIED AT SOUTH BEND
The marriage of Miss Naomi Kersey and Kenneth Arnold was solemnized, Sunday, at 1:30, in the M.E. parsonage in South Bend, Rev. Fred Longwell officiating. Miss Doris Brown and Morris Patterson were their attendants and the single ring ceremony was used.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Minta Kersey, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Arnold, and both are graduates of Danville high school. They will make their home with Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Arnold, this winter. On their return, Sunday evening, they were guests of Morris Patterson at dinner at the home of Ross Brickert.
Friday, May 6, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: North Salem Teacher Weds (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, September 3, 1931 – page 6, column 1:
MAURICE TROTTER WEDS
Maurice Trotter, a teacher in the North Salem high school, and Miss Florence Trenter, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, August 26. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trenter. The marriage came as a complete surprise to Mr. Trotter’s many friends who extend their sincere congratulations.
MAURICE TROTTER WEDS
Maurice Trotter, a teacher in the North Salem high school, and Miss Florence Trenter, of Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, August 26. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trenter. The marriage came as a complete surprise to Mr. Trotter’s many friends who extend their sincere congratulations.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: DePauw University Graduates from Hendricks County (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, May 14, 1931 – page 1, column 4
GRADUATES AT DEPAUW FROM HENDRICKS COUNTY
Students from this county to be graduated with the 1931 class at DePauw are:
Dalta Hodson, Amo, who majored in Home Economics and plans to teach.
Joseph William Ferree, 302 W. Main Street, Danville, who majored in Political Science. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Carl Heynen Martini, Coatesville, who majored in English composition.
Lois Cater Martini, Coatesville, who majored in Botany.
Willard Josephus Gambold, Coatesville, who majored in History and plans to teach. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Esther Elizabeth McCord, Pittsboro, who majored in Latin and plans to teach. She is a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Mary Catherine McCord, Pittsboro, who majored in Latin and plans to teach. She is a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Kenneth Ivan Williams, Pittsboro, who majored in History.
Tillman Hadley, Hadley, who majored in Music and plans to teach. He is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
GRADUATES AT DEPAUW FROM HENDRICKS COUNTY
Students from this county to be graduated with the 1931 class at DePauw are:
Dalta Hodson, Amo, who majored in Home Economics and plans to teach.
Joseph William Ferree, 302 W. Main Street, Danville, who majored in Political Science. He is a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.
Carl Heynen Martini, Coatesville, who majored in English composition.
Lois Cater Martini, Coatesville, who majored in Botany.
Willard Josephus Gambold, Coatesville, who majored in History and plans to teach. He is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity.
Esther Elizabeth McCord, Pittsboro, who majored in Latin and plans to teach. She is a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Mary Catherine McCord, Pittsboro, who majored in Latin and plans to teach. She is a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority.
Kenneth Ivan Williams, Pittsboro, who majored in History.
Tillman Hadley, Hadley, who majored in Music and plans to teach. He is a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: Middle Township Trustee Election Determined By Straws (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 1, 1931 – page 1, column 2
KNETZER WINS DRAW FOR MIDDLE TRUSTEESHIP
Harold M. Knetzer, Republican, won the trusteeship of Middle township, Saturday morning, by being able to draw the long straw from a lot of ten. Mr. Knetzer is the present incumbent and in the recent election, he and David Surber, Democratic candidate, tied for election with 385 votes each. The election board did not decide who was the elected the night of the election and friends of Knetzer declared him elected since he was the present incumbent and that at the election no trustee had been elected to succeed him and the matter was dismissed at that time.
Evidently as the weeks passed, Mr. Surber began to think that he had as much right to the office as Knetzer. On Wednedsay, Dec. 17, he, through his attorneys, Blessing & Stevenson, filed a mandamus suit against the election board of Middle township composed of Evart Watson, Anson L. Jones and Hugh J. Woody, asking that they meet and cast lots to determine which candidate should receive the election. Friday morning, Judge Dougan ruled that this method be followed and that the election board meet Saturday morning and cast lots to determine the election.
One long and nine short straws were placed in a book and Knetzer and Surber drew in turn until the former pulled the lucky straw.
KNETZER WINS DRAW FOR MIDDLE TRUSTEESHIP
Harold M. Knetzer, Republican, won the trusteeship of Middle township, Saturday morning, by being able to draw the long straw from a lot of ten. Mr. Knetzer is the present incumbent and in the recent election, he and David Surber, Democratic candidate, tied for election with 385 votes each. The election board did not decide who was the elected the night of the election and friends of Knetzer declared him elected since he was the present incumbent and that at the election no trustee had been elected to succeed him and the matter was dismissed at that time.
Evidently as the weeks passed, Mr. Surber began to think that he had as much right to the office as Knetzer. On Wednedsay, Dec. 17, he, through his attorneys, Blessing & Stevenson, filed a mandamus suit against the election board of Middle township composed of Evart Watson, Anson L. Jones and Hugh J. Woody, asking that they meet and cast lots to determine which candidate should receive the election. Friday morning, Judge Dougan ruled that this method be followed and that the election board meet Saturday morning and cast lots to determine the election.
One long and nine short straws were placed in a book and Knetzer and Surber drew in turn until the former pulled the lucky straw.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Marriage Index Updated
Entries from Hendricks County Marriage Book Volume 38 (22 August 1976 - 22 October 1977) have been added to the database Index to Hendricks County Marriage Books, which is on the Hendricks County GenWeb site. It includes the names of the bride and groom, their date of marriage and the corresponding book and page number.
This index is in progress - so far it covers the period of 1904-1977, as well as 1824-1848.
This index is in progress - so far it covers the period of 1904-1977, as well as 1824-1848.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
OBITUARY: Merrill A. Shaw (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, January 1, 1931 – page 4, column 5
“TAPS” FOR MERRILL SHAW
The body of Merrill A. Shaw was brought here, Friday, from California. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the Friends church with the Rev. Mrs. Harold in charge. The body was laid to rest in the Mill Creek cemetery with military honors by the local Post of the American Legion. He enlisted in the world war and was a musician assigned to headquarters company, 7th infantry, 3rd division, in France. His division became a part of the army of occupation in Germany following the armistice. MR. Shaw was mustered out of service in 1919 and after a year re-enlisted in the Marine Corps, served in China, and on a second assignment there became ill and was ordered to a hospital in the Philippines. Later he was sent to San Diego, Cal., and then to Mare Island Hospital, where he died. The widow, Mrs. Margaret B. Shaw, Washington, the parents, three brothers and a sister survive.
“TAPS” FOR MERRILL SHAW
The body of Merrill A. Shaw was brought here, Friday, from California. The funeral was held Sunday morning at the Friends church with the Rev. Mrs. Harold in charge. The body was laid to rest in the Mill Creek cemetery with military honors by the local Post of the American Legion. He enlisted in the world war and was a musician assigned to headquarters company, 7th infantry, 3rd division, in France. His division became a part of the army of occupation in Germany following the armistice. MR. Shaw was mustered out of service in 1919 and after a year re-enlisted in the Marine Corps, served in China, and on a second assignment there became ill and was ordered to a hospital in the Philippines. Later he was sent to San Diego, Cal., and then to Mare Island Hospital, where he died. The widow, Mrs. Margaret B. Shaw, Washington, the parents, three brothers and a sister survive.
Saturday, April 30, 2011
OBITUARY: Will Wade (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 26, 1931 – page 1, column 2
BORN IN STILESVILLE DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Older citizens of Clayton will recall Will L. Wade, a teacher there about 1872. He died at South Pasadena, Cal., Feb. 19, in his ninetieth year. He was a veteran physician and at one time a practicing physician in California. He was born at Stilesville Sept. 17, 1841, and his grandfather who had emigrated from Virginia was the first clerk of Hendricks county. Mr. Wade received his education at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and with the opening of the civil war, he enlisted in the Eleventh Iowa regiment, serving to the end of the war. In 1866 he and Mary Leith were married at Mason, Ill. He graduated from medical college in Indianapolis in 1873. After living for a time in Oregon, they moved to California thence to Los Angeles where he became identified with the College of Medicine in the University of Southern California. After ten years he resigned and gave his attention to private practice. Mrs. Wade died in 1909 and in 1926 he and Mrs. Ida Blethen were married. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the Oneota Congregational church. California papers refer to him in the highest terms, professionally and as a citizen.
BORN IN STILESVILLE DIED IN CALIFORNIA
Older citizens of Clayton will recall Will L. Wade, a teacher there about 1872. He died at South Pasadena, Cal., Feb. 19, in his ninetieth year. He was a veteran physician and at one time a practicing physician in California. He was born at Stilesville Sept. 17, 1841, and his grandfather who had emigrated from Virginia was the first clerk of Hendricks county. Mr. Wade received his education at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and with the opening of the civil war, he enlisted in the Eleventh Iowa regiment, serving to the end of the war. In 1866 he and Mary Leith were married at Mason, Ill. He graduated from medical college in Indianapolis in 1873. After living for a time in Oregon, they moved to California thence to Los Angeles where he became identified with the College of Medicine in the University of Southern California. After ten years he resigned and gave his attention to private practice. Mrs. Wade died in 1909 and in 1926 he and Mrs. Ida Blethen were married. He was a member of the G.A.R. and the Oneota Congregational church. California papers refer to him in the highest terms, professionally and as a citizen.
Friday, April 29, 2011
OBITUARY: David M. Vannice (1931)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) - issue of Thursday, February 26, 1931 – page 1, column 4:
DAVID M. VANNICE DIES
David M. Vannice, well known in this county, died Feb. 11, at the Soldiers’ Home, Danville, Ill. The burial was in the family lot in Mt. Hope cemetery, Logansport. He was born October 5, 1842. He served in the civil war with Co. G, 99th regiment, Indiana volunteers, and was seriously wounded at the battle of Atlanta, July 22, 1864. He and Mary E. Kurtz were married Feb. 15, 1866 and to them were born two children, Eva Sanderson and Elbert Vannice who with the mother preceded him in death. Mr. and Mrs. Vannice moved from their farm to Danville in 1874 ten years later moved to Logansport. About 1910 they returned to a farm in Hendricks county. Thence he moved to Indianapolis and then to the Soldiers’ Home. Two grandchildren, Mrs. Erce Daffin, of Indianapolis, and Herschell L. Sanderson, of Logansport, survive. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R.
DAVID M. VANNICE DIES
David M. Vannice, well known in this county, died Feb. 11, at the Soldiers’ Home, Danville, Ill. The burial was in the family lot in Mt. Hope cemetery, Logansport. He was born October 5, 1842. He served in the civil war with Co. G, 99th regiment, Indiana volunteers, and was seriously wounded at the battle of Atlanta, July 22, 1864. He and Mary E. Kurtz were married Feb. 15, 1866 and to them were born two children, Eva Sanderson and Elbert Vannice who with the mother preceded him in death. Mr. and Mrs. Vannice moved from their farm to Danville in 1874 ten years later moved to Logansport. About 1910 they returned to a farm in Hendricks county. Thence he moved to Indianapolis and then to the Soldiers’ Home. Two grandchildren, Mrs. Erce Daffin, of Indianapolis, and Herschell L. Sanderson, of Logansport, survive. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
OBITUARY: James F. Lynch (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, August 11, 1932 – page 8, column 3:
Former Danville Man Buried Here Monday
James F. Lynch died at his home in Laramie, Wyo., Thursday morning at 1:30 o’clock. He had been in ill health ten years and confined to his bed ten months. Mr. Lynch was born near North Salem 56 years ago, and was the son of Harvey and Mary Patience Lynch.
In 1917, Mr. Lynch, wife and son, Jack, moved to Greeley, Colo., and three years later went to Laramie, Wyo., where he was proprietor of the Empress Theater.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Harvey Lynch, and the son, Jack Lynch. Services were held at the home, Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, and the body arrived in Danville, Monday morning, where a short service at 10:30 was held at the home of James White, a cousin. Rev. Clarence Mitchell conducted the service. Flower bearers were Mesdames W.W. Wilson, Ora Hawley, Morton Pike of Indianapolis, and Ralph Shaw of Hammond, La. Messrs. Morton Pike and son, Marion, W.W. Wilson and Bratcher Demarcus of Indianapolis, Agee Wilson of Crawfordsville, and James Wilson were pall bearers. Burial was in the South cemetery.
Jack Lynch and friend, Joe Remington, and Mrs. Lenora Hensley, nurse of Mr. Lynch, accompanied the body from Laramie. Out of town relatives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. Omer Stoner and daughter, Josephine, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stoner, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stoner and Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Bartley of Greencastle, Mrs. Emma Eut and son, Bratcher Demarcus, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Pike and son, Marion, Mrs. Ora Hawley and James H. Lynch of Indianapolis, Mrs. Kate Hackleman and daughter, Nellie, of Jamestown, and Mrs. Lydia Williams of North Salem.
Former Danville Man Buried Here Monday
James F. Lynch died at his home in Laramie, Wyo., Thursday morning at 1:30 o’clock. He had been in ill health ten years and confined to his bed ten months. Mr. Lynch was born near North Salem 56 years ago, and was the son of Harvey and Mary Patience Lynch.
In 1917, Mr. Lynch, wife and son, Jack, moved to Greeley, Colo., and three years later went to Laramie, Wyo., where he was proprietor of the Empress Theater.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Harvey Lynch, and the son, Jack Lynch. Services were held at the home, Friday afternoon, at 2 o’clock, and the body arrived in Danville, Monday morning, where a short service at 10:30 was held at the home of James White, a cousin. Rev. Clarence Mitchell conducted the service. Flower bearers were Mesdames W.W. Wilson, Ora Hawley, Morton Pike of Indianapolis, and Ralph Shaw of Hammond, La. Messrs. Morton Pike and son, Marion, W.W. Wilson and Bratcher Demarcus of Indianapolis, Agee Wilson of Crawfordsville, and James Wilson were pall bearers. Burial was in the South cemetery.
Jack Lynch and friend, Joe Remington, and Mrs. Lenora Hensley, nurse of Mr. Lynch, accompanied the body from Laramie. Out of town relatives and friends were Mr. and Mrs. Omer Stoner and daughter, Josephine, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stoner, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stoner and Mr. and Mrs. E.R. Bartley of Greencastle, Mrs. Emma Eut and son, Bratcher Demarcus, Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Morton Pike and son, Marion, Mrs. Ora Hawley and James H. Lynch of Indianapolis, Mrs. Kate Hackleman and daughter, Nellie, of Jamestown, and Mrs. Lydia Williams of North Salem.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Amo High School Students (1916) Database Added
A list of Amo High School's students in 1916 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The list was compiled from the school's 1916 yearbook, Blue and White.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: Former New Winchester Teacher Murdered (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, September 1, 1932 – page 1, column 6:
MURDERED TEACHER WELL KNOWN HERE
Lila Jones Taught Primary Department at New Winchester
Miss Lila Jones, who was ruthlessly murdered near Ladoga, Monday morning, was well known in this neighborhood, having taught the primary department of the New Winchester schools in the years 1923 to 1925 and for four years roomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickerson.
Miss Jones, 33 years of age, recently a teacher in the Richmond schools, was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, between Ladoga and Roachdale, when she was attacked by a farm hand, Morris Green, 22 years of age, Monday morning, with a hatchet. Miss Jones died soon after being taken to the Culver hospital at Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were visiting at Birdseye at the time of the attack.
Green at first denied the attack but later made a confession to Montgomery [county] officials declaring that in a scuffle Miss Jones fell from the back porch to the concrete walk some four feet below and he became angered and struck her on the head with a hatchet he had in his pocket. Four wounds were on Miss Jones’ head.
Green’s home was near the Jones home and he stayed at home, going to the Jones home to do work. Green’s father died some years ago by ax wounds accidently inflicted by the son. Green is being held in the Montgomery county jail without bond.
MURDERED TEACHER WELL KNOWN HERE
Lila Jones Taught Primary Department at New Winchester
Miss Lila Jones, who was ruthlessly murdered near Ladoga, Monday morning, was well known in this neighborhood, having taught the primary department of the New Winchester schools in the years 1923 to 1925 and for four years roomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dickerson.
Miss Jones, 33 years of age, recently a teacher in the Richmond schools, was at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jones, between Ladoga and Roachdale, when she was attacked by a farm hand, Morris Green, 22 years of age, Monday morning, with a hatchet. Miss Jones died soon after being taken to the Culver hospital at Crawfordsville. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were visiting at Birdseye at the time of the attack.
Green at first denied the attack but later made a confession to Montgomery [county] officials declaring that in a scuffle Miss Jones fell from the back porch to the concrete walk some four feet below and he became angered and struck her on the head with a hatchet he had in his pocket. Four wounds were on Miss Jones’ head.
Green’s home was near the Jones home and he stayed at home, going to the Jones home to do work. Green’s father died some years ago by ax wounds accidently inflicted by the son. Green is being held in the Montgomery county jail without bond.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
OBITUARY: Louis Hess (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, August 11, 1932 – page 1, column 3:
LOUIS HESS DIES IN CHICAGO
Louis Hess, son of the late William Marshall and Laura Hess, died in Chicago, yesterday. Mr. Hess was born here April 15, 1869, and lived here till the spring of 1878, when he accompanied his parents and brother Albert to Salina, Kans., for residence. For many years he held a clerical position with the Rock Island railroad and later was head of an employment agency in Chicago. Mr. Hess was twice married and both wives are deceased. He was the last of his family, which was at one time, one of the most prominent families in this county. The body will arrive on the morning train, Friday, at 7:26, and will be taken at once to the East cemetery and laid beside his parents.
LOUIS HESS DIES IN CHICAGO
Louis Hess, son of the late William Marshall and Laura Hess, died in Chicago, yesterday. Mr. Hess was born here April 15, 1869, and lived here till the spring of 1878, when he accompanied his parents and brother Albert to Salina, Kans., for residence. For many years he held a clerical position with the Rock Island railroad and later was head of an employment agency in Chicago. Mr. Hess was twice married and both wives are deceased. He was the last of his family, which was at one time, one of the most prominent families in this county. The body will arrive on the morning train, Friday, at 7:26, and will be taken at once to the East cemetery and laid beside his parents.
Friday, April 22, 2011
NEWSPAPER TIDBIT: Guilford Township Teacher Sues For Salary (1900)
from the Jamestown Press (Jamestown, Indiana) – issue of Friday, June 8, 1900 – page 4, column 4:
The Teacher Won
The case of Alice E. Roberts vs. Oscar Hadley, trustee of Guilford township, Hendricks county, tried in the Hendricks circuit court last week, resulted in the finding for the plaintiff of $150.75, the amount of the salary for the term of teaching contracted for, although she was discharged by the trustee before her term was finished. The law does not allow the employment of married women as teachers, but this lady, then Miss Thomas, entered into a secret marriage with Mr. Roberts, a student then attending the Danville college, shortly after she engaged to Trustee Hadley as teacher, but the contract for her engagement as teacher had not been signed until after she was married. Hadley has asked for a new trial.
The Teacher Won
The case of Alice E. Roberts vs. Oscar Hadley, trustee of Guilford township, Hendricks county, tried in the Hendricks circuit court last week, resulted in the finding for the plaintiff of $150.75, the amount of the salary for the term of teaching contracted for, although she was discharged by the trustee before her term was finished. The law does not allow the employment of married women as teachers, but this lady, then Miss Thomas, entered into a secret marriage with Mr. Roberts, a student then attending the Danville college, shortly after she engaged to Trustee Hadley as teacher, but the contract for her engagement as teacher had not been signed until after she was married. Hadley has asked for a new trial.
OBITUARY: Mit Phillips (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, March 10, 1932 – page 3, column 2:
Former Resident of County Dies at Santa Ana, Calif.
Mit Phillips, a native of Hendricks county, but for 43 years a prominent resident of Santa Ana, California, died at his home there February 13, at the age of eighty-three years.
The Santa Ana Daily Register of February 14 carried the following story relative to his passing:
Never a seeker after public office but always active in any move for the improvement and advancement for the city, Phillips probably was one of the best known and most popular men in the county.
He was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, and graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio. Upon graduation he entered business at Plainfield where he operated a drug store for many years until he came to Santa Ana.
In 1878 he was married to Miss Tennessee G. Tomlinson and in 1889 moved to Santa Ana where he purchased the old Fiddler drug store. He operated the store until his retirement approximately 20 years ago. After his retirement he devoted himself to lodge work and the affairs of the Sunset Club.
He was a charter member of the Santa Ana Lodge 794, B.P.O.E., the I.O.O.F. and the Sunset Club.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Tennessee Phillips, he is survived by two cousins, Keller and Clyde Watson, both of Orange county, California.
Funeral services were held February 15 with burial at Santa Ana.
A columnist in the Santa Ana paper comments thus upon Mr. Phillips:
“In the evening twilight of life our friend wrapped the draperies of his couch about him to lie down to pleasant dreams. After a long voyage with his fellowmen, Mit Phillips entered the mystic hour of eleven, thankful for life and its golden memories. These were his companions on his way to his chamber in the silent halls of death. The sunny disposition of our friend, exceptional in its duration as it was in its encouragement – may it be the light that leads him until eternal rest. Upon the tablets of love and memory we record his virtues and mantle any human frailties with the garment of forgiveness. To this genial, kindly soul, from whose storehouse of sunlight and happiness we were so generously favored, we offer our hand in his long journey across the wide open spaces to the Elysian of Rest.”
Mr. Phillips is well known to the older residents of the community, and although he has been away from here many years, he kept in touch with a number of local people.
Former Resident of County Dies at Santa Ana, Calif.
Mit Phillips, a native of Hendricks county, but for 43 years a prominent resident of Santa Ana, California, died at his home there February 13, at the age of eighty-three years.
The Santa Ana Daily Register of February 14 carried the following story relative to his passing:
Never a seeker after public office but always active in any move for the improvement and advancement for the city, Phillips probably was one of the best known and most popular men in the county.
He was born in Hendricks county, Indiana, and graduated from Oberlin College in Ohio. Upon graduation he entered business at Plainfield where he operated a drug store for many years until he came to Santa Ana.
In 1878 he was married to Miss Tennessee G. Tomlinson and in 1889 moved to Santa Ana where he purchased the old Fiddler drug store. He operated the store until his retirement approximately 20 years ago. After his retirement he devoted himself to lodge work and the affairs of the Sunset Club.
He was a charter member of the Santa Ana Lodge 794, B.P.O.E., the I.O.O.F. and the Sunset Club.
In addition to his widow, Mrs. Tennessee Phillips, he is survived by two cousins, Keller and Clyde Watson, both of Orange county, California.
Funeral services were held February 15 with burial at Santa Ana.
A columnist in the Santa Ana paper comments thus upon Mr. Phillips:
“In the evening twilight of life our friend wrapped the draperies of his couch about him to lie down to pleasant dreams. After a long voyage with his fellowmen, Mit Phillips entered the mystic hour of eleven, thankful for life and its golden memories. These were his companions on his way to his chamber in the silent halls of death. The sunny disposition of our friend, exceptional in its duration as it was in its encouragement – may it be the light that leads him until eternal rest. Upon the tablets of love and memory we record his virtues and mantle any human frailties with the garment of forgiveness. To this genial, kindly soul, from whose storehouse of sunlight and happiness we were so generously favored, we offer our hand in his long journey across the wide open spaces to the Elysian of Rest.”
Mr. Phillips is well known to the older residents of the community, and although he has been away from here many years, he kept in touch with a number of local people.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
OBITUARY: Mary Belle (McKamey) Parker (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, March 17, 1932 – page 7, column 3:
Mary Belle Parker
Mary Belle Parker, 21 years of age, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert McKamey, at 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 9. On Monday, March 7, she gave birth to a son and at the time was suffering from flu and after the birth of her son, pneumonia developed. The baby died after twelve hours of life. She was a graduate of the Clayton high school having graduated with the class of 1929. A member of the Baptist church and also of Esther Rebekah lodge. She had served for several years as pianist for the Baptist Sunday school. She was united in marriage July 2, 1930 to Harold Parker, who with her parents and two sisters, Mrs. Bernie Kirkham of Mooresville, and Mrs. Clifton Burns of Clayton, survive. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Charles Anderson, at the Baptist church, Friday afternoon, with many friends present who brought beautiful flowers to show their love and respect. Interment was in the Irons cemetery.
Mary Belle Parker
Mary Belle Parker, 21 years of age, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert McKamey, at 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 9. On Monday, March 7, she gave birth to a son and at the time was suffering from flu and after the birth of her son, pneumonia developed. The baby died after twelve hours of life. She was a graduate of the Clayton high school having graduated with the class of 1929. A member of the Baptist church and also of Esther Rebekah lodge. She had served for several years as pianist for the Baptist Sunday school. She was united in marriage July 2, 1930 to Harold Parker, who with her parents and two sisters, Mrs. Bernie Kirkham of Mooresville, and Mrs. Clifton Burns of Clayton, survive. The funeral was conducted by her pastor, Rev. Charles Anderson, at the Baptist church, Friday afternoon, with many friends present who brought beautiful flowers to show their love and respect. Interment was in the Irons cemetery.
OBITUARY: John "Hull" Helton (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, April 7, 1932 – page 1, column 3:
“Hull” Helton Killed When Reaches For Dollar
John Helton, familiarly known in Danville as “Hull,” was buried in the South cemetery, Sunday.
Helton was killed near the Kingan packing plant in Indianapolis when he was struck by an engine on the Pennsylvania right-of-way, Thursday. He was gathering coal along the right-of-way when an employee of Kingan & Co. observed his poverty stricken condition and threw a dollar to him. The dollar rolled near the rails and unaware of an approaching train, Helton tried to retrieve it and was struck.
Friends in Indianapolis arranged for his burial here in the family lot. Before the time of paved streets around the square in Danville “Hull” was a familiar character here when he drove the sprinkling wagon.
“Hull” Helton Killed When Reaches For Dollar
John Helton, familiarly known in Danville as “Hull,” was buried in the South cemetery, Sunday.
Helton was killed near the Kingan packing plant in Indianapolis when he was struck by an engine on the Pennsylvania right-of-way, Thursday. He was gathering coal along the right-of-way when an employee of Kingan & Co. observed his poverty stricken condition and threw a dollar to him. The dollar rolled near the rails and unaware of an approaching train, Helton tried to retrieve it and was struck.
Friends in Indianapolis arranged for his burial here in the family lot. Before the time of paved streets around the square in Danville “Hull” was a familiar character here when he drove the sprinkling wagon.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
OBITUARY: James A. Bovard (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, March 17, 1932 – page 6, column 1:
Former Resident Killed
James A. Bovard, age 53 and a former resident of North Salem, but now of Brookville, was killed in an automobile accident, Monday. The car in which he was riding with Ross Briggs of Flora, Ind., collided with an Erie railroad train near the National highway at Springfield, Ohio. Bovard’s chest was crushed and he died in the city hospital in Springfield. James Bovard and family moved from North Salem about twelve years ago. He is remembered here for his genial disposition and ready wit and no man in this community had more friends. He leaves the widow and two daughters, Edith and Elinor.
Former Resident Killed
James A. Bovard, age 53 and a former resident of North Salem, but now of Brookville, was killed in an automobile accident, Monday. The car in which he was riding with Ross Briggs of Flora, Ind., collided with an Erie railroad train near the National highway at Springfield, Ohio. Bovard’s chest was crushed and he died in the city hospital in Springfield. James Bovard and family moved from North Salem about twelve years ago. He is remembered here for his genial disposition and ready wit and no man in this community had more friends. He leaves the widow and two daughters, Edith and Elinor.
OBITUARY: S.B. Van Arsdale (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, March 10, 1932 – page 7, column 3:
Death of S.B. VanArsdale
S.B. VanArsdale, formerly of the Clayton Milling Co., died at his home, 3267 North New Jersey street, Indianapolis, Tuesday. The funeral will be from the Titus, Hisey and Titus funeral parlors at 951 N. Delaware street, this afternoon at 2:30, with burial at Crown Hill. The deceased is survived by the widow, Florence A., one son and two daughters, S.B. and Miss Ollie, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. J.W. Allen of Clayton. Mr. VanArsdale was 70 years of age and for a number of years had resided in Clayton where he had an interest in the milling business. He was born in Harrisburg, Ky., and was a member of the Clayton Presbyterian church.
Death of S.B. VanArsdale
S.B. VanArsdale, formerly of the Clayton Milling Co., died at his home, 3267 North New Jersey street, Indianapolis, Tuesday. The funeral will be from the Titus, Hisey and Titus funeral parlors at 951 N. Delaware street, this afternoon at 2:30, with burial at Crown Hill. The deceased is survived by the widow, Florence A., one son and two daughters, S.B. and Miss Ollie, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. J.W. Allen of Clayton. Mr. VanArsdale was 70 years of age and for a number of years had resided in Clayton where he had an interest in the milling business. He was born in Harrisburg, Ky., and was a member of the Clayton Presbyterian church.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
OBITUARY: Charles Moore (1932)
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana) – issue of Thursday, May 5, 1932 – page 7, column 3:
Death of Charles Moore
Charles Moore died at his home at 3510 W. Michigan street, Indianapolis, Monday. He was born at Belleville and taught school in this county for several years. After his marriage to Miss Luella Craven he moved to Kansas, but returned to Indiana and has been living in Indianapolis for the past 25 years. He leaves his widow, one daughter, Clara Tlma Moore [sic], one son, Paul Moore, and five brothers. The funeral was held Wednesday with burial at Crown Hill.
Death of Charles Moore
Charles Moore died at his home at 3510 W. Michigan street, Indianapolis, Monday. He was born at Belleville and taught school in this county for several years. After his marriage to Miss Luella Craven he moved to Kansas, but returned to Indiana and has been living in Indianapolis for the past 25 years. He leaves his widow, one daughter, Clara Tlma Moore [sic], one son, Paul Moore, and five brothers. The funeral was held Wednesday with burial at Crown Hill.
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