The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-03-27
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Mrs. Sereptia Kelley, 50 years old,
who died at her home in Lynn of can
Ger was buried at ARIA Tuesday. She
was a sister-in-law of DR.. c. NJ. Kelley
Of this city.
Funeral services for the months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Cheno-
weth, who died at the home of his
grandparents, were held Tuesday fore
noon. with burial at Jericho.
Mrs. Nathan Barker, 80 years old,
who died at the County Infirmery Mon
day Of heart trouble was buried Tues
day. She had been an inmate Of the
infirmery for many years.
EATON-Because OF failing health.
the Rev. J. c. Shaw Of the Methodist
church. has gone to Jacksonville, Fla.
for a brief stay with relatives. He
left for the south, Wednesday, accom-
panied by his wife. From Jackson
vile they will go into North Carolina,
into the mountain country. His church
has given him a two-months' vacation.
NJ. X. Hensel has been appointed a
member of the board Of trustees Of
the Preble County Children's Home.
to succeed Harry G. King, who resign
ed, after serving eleven years on the
board
Failing to obey a court order per-
tanning to payment Of alimony, Jud-
son Mccoy, residing at Middletown.
was brought into common pleas court
on a charge of contempt of court. A
year or longer ago McCoy's wife Sc
cured a divorce. along with an all
mony allowance of $40 per month. Nc
Coy was hailed into court because he
was $3.50 in arrears. The court order
ed him to pay IS a month until the
$3.50 is paid. He gave bond to in
sure payment.
With a family reunion and a gener-
Gus dinner, relatives of James Laird
recently celebrated his oath birthday
anniversary at his home at Fairhaven.
Mr.. Laird is probably the oldest per-
son in Preble county. His health is
splendid and he does much Of the
lighter work on his farm. Outdoor ac-
tivities and regular habits are given
by the aged man for his having at
tanned such advanced age and for hav-
ing retained his vigor Of body and
health.
d. w. Johnston, of Indianapolis, who
is visiting his father-in-law, NJ. w. Ma
ton, is recovering from the effects
of broken right arm, sustained re-
Gently while in the act of cranking
an automobile motor. The crank
handle slipped out Of his hand and
struck his arm About a year ago
the same arm was broken in the same
manner.
MIDDLEBORO-Mr and Mrs. T. j.
Addleman observed their 46th we'd
ding anniversary Thursday. They were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Laudwehr at a dinner party.
The Ladies' Aid will meet Thurs
day with Mrs Cora Little.
Several farmers are sowing clover
seed this week.
Many persons from surrounding
towns attended church services here
last Sunday night. The Rev. l.. F..
Timer will preach next Sunday morn
ing. This will be the last sermon Of
his conference year.
A number of young people from Mid
dleboro surprised the Rev. l.. F. Vi
mer and family Saturday evening. The
evening was spent in music and
games.
NEW PARIS-David Andrews, col
ored, 80 years old, died at his home
here. He was a veteran of the Civil
war He is survived by widow, one
son in France, and grandson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Virgie
Ledbetter were held Thursday after
noon at the home. Burial was in
Springlawn cemetery.
LIBERTY-Fire destroyed the resi-
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