SHORT REUNION
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The seventh annual reunion of the Short
Family was held at Muscatatuck State Park, Sunday. Approximately
seventy persons enjoyed the basket dinner which was spread at
noon on long tables under the trees near the large shelter house.
During the afternoon, the women chatted while the men engaged in
pitching horseshoes. All brothers and sisters were present except
Mrs. Vivian Richman, of Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. John Short and
family who were prevented from coming on account of illness.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Short, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reynolds and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Short and daughter, all of Cincinnati; Mrs. Leroy Mann and
son of Franklin; Miss Dorthy Short of Indianapolis; Mrs. Loren
Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Rogers of Seymour; Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Coles and son, Mr. and Mrs John R. Johnson and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Kenneth Short and family of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
Short and family, Mrs. Elsie Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Hubert Short and family all of Zion neighborhood; Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph King, Richard Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul SHort, Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Short and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Riddle and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Vogel and daughter, Burle Roseberry, of North
Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis of Commiskey Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Hoffman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoffman of
Lovett.
Those who called during the afternoon
were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frazier of Lovett; Mr. and Mrs. Howard
James and family of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. John Bailey, Mrs. Effie
Hargesheimer, of Dupont; Mrs. Phoebe Carson and Mrs. Myrtle
Shepherd.
WILKERSON FAMILY PICNIC
1946
Relatives and friends forty-one in number
attended the Wilkerson family picnic at Muscatatuck State Park,
Sunday. The birthday anniversaries of Mrs. Anna Lock, Mrs. Andrew
McNulty and Tim Erickson were observed and also the wedding
anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Wilkerson and Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Baker.
Those present to enjoy the bountiful noon
dinner were; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McNulty and son of St. Louis,
Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Tim Erickson and family and Web Wilkerson, of
Henryville; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Suits and son of Tipton; Mr. and
Mrs. Clarence Wilkerson, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carson
and daughter of Madison; Mrs. C. D. Patton and daughter of
Scipio; W. N. Wilkerson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baker and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hearne, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Talkington
and son, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker and family all of North
Vernon.
Fred Haney photographed the group during
the afternoon. All expressed a desire to have another reunion in
1947.
VAWTER FAMILY REUNION
September 30, 1937 - North Vernon Plain
Dealer Republian
The Vawter family reunion was held at
Washington Park in Indianapolis September 5th. A bountiful dinner
was enjoyed and a pleasant day spent. The place named for the
1938 reunion was the home of Will Gray, at Stone's
Crossing.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. John
Mendenhall, of Wabash; Omer Vawter and Miss Gail Hunter, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Hderick and children, Opal, Esther, Charles and
Chester of Indianapolis: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shinholt, and daughter
Virginia, of Elkhart; Mr. and Mrs. George St. John and sons Charles,
Dale and Edwin, of North Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hedrick and son
Billie, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price, daughter Barbara and son Edward,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hedrick and son, Jack Charles, I. Miller, Mark
Griffin and Gene Donley, all of Indianapolis; and Mr. and Mrs. Will
Gray and daughter, of Stone':s Crossing.
Tracy Reunion
September 19, 1919 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
The 27th annual reunion of the Tracy family was
held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Tracy a few miles west of North
Vernon, Sept. 14th. Guest began arriving Saturday and by noon Sunday
about 70 were present to partacke of the bountiful dinner, which was
served on the lawn. Good music and plenty of ice cream were enjoyed by
all. Those present were S. H. Tracy and family of Shirley, Rollie Walker
and wife, J. S. Tracy and wife, F. M. Shaw and family, Arvey Cherry and
family, C. W. Tracy and family, Ed Wilks and family, Mrs. Hanah Shaw and
son, Earl and Mr. and Mrs. George Fergis, of Fountaintown, Jasper Wicken
and family, of Shelbyville, Raymond Mote and family and Rev. Frank Bailey
and family, of Hayden, Mr. Mankin and family and Wm. Ringer and family and
Roy Foist, of Oak Grove, and neighbors.
REUNION
September 09, 1909 - North Vernon Plain Dealer Republican
Pleasant Day At Aunt Jane Stott's
The rapidly spreading custon of annual family reunions
has much to commend it. In the busy struggle of life we are apt to become so
absorbed in business affairs that we seemingly forget our friends, at least
neglect them, and by this neglect, we all but sever the ties that bind us to
our kindred and our friends, and while in the vigor of youth this may seem to
be an unimportant matter there are those, more advanced in years, to whom it
means much. Many a sigh and heartach is inadvertently brought to the aged and
infirm, who laboring under the burden of years are led to wonder whether all of
their kindnesses and labors of love in the past are to be forgotten, whether that
brother or sister or nephew or niece, or grandchild "has ceased to care for me or
to think of me."
Hence, to halt occasionally in our necessary scramble for a
worthless existance, to give a thought to those whose silvered locks and wrinkled
brow mark them as veterans in the conflict of life, we lighten the burden of their
declining years. The human heart yearns for sympathy and esteem and as time draws
on, we more and more feel the need of younger braver hearts to cheer us in the battle.
The reunion means much more to the aged than we can realize until we pass the zenith
and find ourselves rushing down to oblivion.
But not alone are the aged, comforted by these events. Among
the younger people, whom the affairs of life have called to widely farying fields, it
is refreshing to them to renew the ties that bound their affections, when all their
paths were strewn with flowers. They to go forth with stouter hearts to fight the
sullen battle after the re-assurance that elsewhere on the field are those within
whose veins courses kindred blood and in whose hearts are chords of sympathy and love.
It was a worthy and deserved compliment to Aunt Jane Stott,
of Vernon, when on Sunday, Sept. 5th, a host of relatives and friends gathered at her
home, in their 4th Annual Reunion, to help her celebrate her 84th birthday anniversary.
Everybody knows "Aunt Jane" and apparently nearly everybody is a kin to her by blood or
marriage, and her excellent character makes either a coveted honor. Some idea of the
extent of the relationships will be gained when we mention the fact that she has 20
living grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren and while all of these were not present
on this occasion there were uncles and aunts and cousins and nephews and nieces galore.
Relatives and friends to the number of 75 took dinner with Aunt Jane and it is worthy
of mention that she helped to prepare the meal, making with her own hand, among other
things, some good old fashioned "salt rising" bread, the kind she used to make. The
meal was sumptious, (a fact verified when we assert that even Sam Pearce had all that
he could eat.) Photographer Otto White was called in to take a picture of the group
and a most enjoyable day was spent throughout.
Among those from a distance to spend the day in helping to honor
this good old mother were:
Samuel Read and wife, of Grayford, Chas. Stott, South Bend; Grant
Stott, St. Louis; Mrs. Maude Mackie and children, Elkhart; Mrs. Leora DeWitt, Mrs. J. M.
Baxter, Mrs. L. S. Ulrick and daughter Miss Mary, Mrs. Cleo Thompson and son, Sharpsville,
E. L. Green, Tipton, J.M. James, Lee Butler and Mrs. Neppie Wagner, Indianapolis, Orlando
C. McGannon, Clearmont; Dr. E. B. Hill and wife, Seymour, Chas. Moxley and wife, Columbus,
Robt. Morehead and wife, Grayford; Owen Wiley and John Wiley, Lebanon; Mr. and Mrs. Garfield
Read and Loyd Read, North Vernon; Jesse Rowan, Madison; Allen Shepherd and wife, Commiskey;
Ed Durland and wife, Elizabethtown; A. M. T. James and daughter Mary, Lawrenceburg; M. R.
Cook, Elizabethtown; John McGannon, Bloomfield, and Samuel J. Pearce, Indianapolis.
August 12, 1935 - Seymour Daily Tribune
KYSAR REUNION GROUP FORMED HERE
One hundred and twenty descendants of the late Thomas Russell and
Rebecca Hopkins Kysar, for many years prominent residents of Jennings county widely known
throughout this part of the state, gathered at Shields Park, this city, Sunday for their
first annual reunion. Officers were elected, the group was organized, and plans were discussed
for the 1936 gathering.
Members of the family from this city, Commiskey, Kent, Paris Crossing,
Sellersburg, Crothersville, Acton, Deputy, Greencastle, Indianapolis, Louisville, Ky., and Clarksville
Tenn., were in attendance.
During a business meeting, called in the afternoon, the reunion organization
was formed and the following officers elected; President, Urban Kysar, vice-president, Thompson
Gudgel, secretary, Miss Dortha Davis, and treasurer, Gleason Ewing, all of this city.
Mrs. Olive O'Brien, of Sellersburg, was named chairman of the 1936 program
committee.
A short program of impromptu talks and reading was given and at tis time
spectial recognition was given Mr. James Kysar, of Paris Crossing, and little Barbara Ann Kysar, of
Louisville, the oldest and youngest member of the group, Mr. Kysar was seventy-nine years old last
June and little Barbara Ann, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kysar, is four months of age.
Those in attendance at the first gathering were: Mr. and Mrs. George Heiwig
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Willey, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Willey and son, Mr. and Mrs James A. Willey,
Mrs. Ed Marhanka and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orva Davis and family, Mrs. Jennie Thomas and family, Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Kysar, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kysar, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kysar and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Kysar and family, Mrs. and Mrs. Archie Whitsett and family, Mrs. Sarah Whitsett and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. Urban Kysar and family, Miss Zetta Kysar, Mr. and Mrs. Gleason Ewing and daughter, Mary Lou, Mr.
and Mrs. H. H. McDonald, Forrest Kysar and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Heiwig, of this city; Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Kysar and Mrs. Rebecca Shaw, of Acton; Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Shaw and daughter, Betty, of Deputy; Mr. and
Mrs. Velmar Slarp and family of Crothersville; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dold, Jr., and baby, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd
Mitchell and family and Mrs. Olive O'Brien, of Sellersburg; Mr. and Mrs. John Bare and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Layman, of Commiskey; Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Kysar and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kysar and and baby daughter,
of Louisville; Mrs. Noble R. Gresham and children, of Clarksville, Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kysar and
family, Mr. and Mrs. James Kysar, W. H. Kysar, of Paris Crossing; Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Kysar and family,
of Greencastle; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alred and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Richardson and family, of
Indianapolis; Clark Willey, of Cincinnati and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Temperly, of Kent.
Guests at the reunion were Woodrow Cook, Miss Inez Truelock, Mrs. Laura Moser, Byron
Hinkle, Miss Alice Topie, Miss Gaynelle Moritz, of this city; Miss MAry Belle Martin, of Greencastle and Ivan
Bridgewater, of Crothersville.
The second annual reunion will be held at Muscatatuck State Park, Vernon. The third
Sunday in August has been chosen as the day.
August 12, 1935 - Seymour Daily Tribune
GASPER FAMILIES IN REUNION HERE
Members of the Gasper reunion group, which includes Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Gasper, of
this city, held their eleventh annual gathering at Shields Park, this city, the first meeting to be held
by this group in Seymour.
About fifty were in attendance, coming from North Vernon, Indianapolis, Amo, Louisville,
and Rensselaer.
The features of the day were an elaborate basket dinner at noon and a clever program
of readings and talks in the early afternoon.
Mrs. W. H. Gasper, of North Vernon, well known in this city, was elected president for
the coming year.
The 1936 gathering will be held at Donner Park, Columbus.
August 25, 1915 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Reunion of The Smith Family
On Sunday, Aug. 22, a runion of the sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Smith was
held at the home of Mrs. Joseph Smith one and one-half miles east of Rabbit Plains. Mrs. Smith resides in Jennings
County on the line between Ripley and Jennings Counties. The reunion was attended by Mr. and Mrs. U. E. Smith
and daughter, Goldie, Miss Lena Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and their four children, of Indianapolis; Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Smith and their daughter of Chicago; Mrs. Roy Smith and two children, of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Smith and daughter; Charles Shonk and wife, Mrs. Venitia Shepherd and daughter, of Osgood; Charles Eble
snd wife, Mrs. Anna Eble and two children and Mrs. Hester Smith. Also Mr. and Mrs. M. R. Moran, of Newport, Ky.;
Mrs. Jacob Dilk and Mrs. Wm. Dilk; John H. Bland and C. W. Miles.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Smith are all upright and industrious people and show by their
conduct that their early training in the home and in the school room was such as they should have been. Frank Smith
of Chicago, has been in the employ of a fire proof construction company for nine years during which time he has been
advanced from the position of timekeeper to the position of general superintendent and receives a salary of $200 per
month. U. E. Smith is well known to the people of Jennings County having filled varous offices in the county.
At the noon hour an abundant repast was served which was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Hester Smith
the mother is very feeble at the present time having been unable to walk since the seventeenth of last October.
C. W. Miles.
September 29, 1921 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
About fifty members of the
Stearns family family met in the grove near Brewersville, Thursday,
September 22nd, to celebrate the eighty second birthday anniversary of I. I. Stearns. The wonderful weather contributed
to the day's pleasure and whetted the appetites for participation in the bountiful picnic dinner that was spread.
After dinner, a surprise micellanious shower was given for Miss Bessie the youngest daughter of
I. I. Stearns, whose marriage to Rev. Thos. Duckworth, of Richmond, Ind., took place the following day. The gifts
consisted of useful and beautiful articles in cut glass, silverware, aluminum ware, and table and bed linen.
After a perfect day of enjoyment the guests departed for home, wishing Grandpa Stearns many
more such cheerful birthday anniversaries.
April 24, 1919 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
FAMILY REUNION
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Auerswald, Sr., on State Street, was the scene of a happy family
reunion, Sunday. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Shriver, of Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Watkins, of Norfolk
Virginia., Mr. and Mrs. Herman Auerswald and little son, Walter, of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Couchman, of this city;
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Auerswald, of Wilkensburg, Pa., and Edward Auerswald. The only member of the family absent was Richard
Auerswald, who is now located in Washington, D. C.
July 7, 1921 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
FAMILY REUNION
The members of the
Buchanan family enjoyed a reunion which took place at the Fair Ground, Sunday. The
day was spent in exchange of greetings and family narratives and at noon a beautiful dinner was spread from the well filled baskets.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Green Buchanan, Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and grand daughter, Beulah, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Buchanan and children, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Buchanan, of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Will Calver and three children, Mr. and Mrs.
George Buchanan and children, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Buchanan and four children, Will Speer, Joe Corn, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Ash and
baby, of Shelbyville, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Lewis and two children, Miss Sarah Johnson, Mrs. Dwight Zebell, Mrs. Mabel Walton and
two children, of Shelbyville; Mrs. Mabel Travis and baby, of Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. May Sifford and baby, of Indianapolis; Mr.
and Mrs. Leeman and baby, of Indianapolis.
July 7, 1921 - North Vernon Plain Dealer, Page 4
Phillips Reunion
Quite a number of relatives and friends met in the grove at the Hopewell church Saturday, August 20, 1910,
and spent the day, with plenty to eat and lemonade to drink, all report a splendid time. Those present from a distance were: James
Phillips and wife, of Fairmont; Mr. Hollinsworth and family, of Jonesborro; James Price and wife, of Milroy; James Jeffries and
wife, James Reese and wife of Shelby couty; John and James Phillips, of Illinois; Elmer Davis and family, of Cincinnati; Laura
Wilson and children, of Columbus; Phoebe Chaille, of Rush county, and Geo. Nickleson, of Westport.
December 7, 1905 - North Vernon Plain Dealer, Page 1
Family Reunion
The children of
Capt. Boyer and wife all coming home for Thanksgiving a family reunion was held Friday and six
o'clock dinner served. Those present were James H. Boyer and family, of St. Louis, Albert Evans and wife, of Louisville, Joe Boyer,
of Paducah, Ky., J.J. Everhart and family and Mrs. Susan Kelso and family both of this city.
September 9, 1915 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Beesley Family Reunion
On Sunday, Sept. 5th, the first Beesley reunion was held at the home of Isaac Beesley and wife three miles south
of Sardinia.
Relatives with well filled baskets began to gather at an early hour and by eleven o'clock fifty-three persons had
arrived from various parts of Jennings, Decatur and Bartholomew Counties and Indianapolis. A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour
and all did ample justice. Those present were: H. C. Beesley, wife and children, Vianna Beesley, Frank Beesley, wife and daughters, Clara,
Dorothy and Lottie and son, Ray, Joe Beesley and wife, Isaac Beesley and wife, James Gaston, wife and daughter, Lucile, Minor Gaston and wife,
Fred Eddleman, wife and bady, Wilbur Manlief, wife and children, J. D. Andersen, wife and children, John Tomlinson and wife, Silas Milholland
and wife, Frank Milholland, wife and daughter, Mary Gale, and grandson, Lowell, Arlie Tomlinson, wife and family, Fern Murphy and wife, Mrs.
Joe Tolinson and son, Edgar, Mary, Clark and Cecil Schuyler.
August 23, 1906 - North Vernon Banner Plain Dealer
Brown Reunion
The various members of the Brown family held their fourth annual reunion and picnic at Helts Mill on Sandcreek last
Thursday Aug. 16. This family was among the first settlers of Jennings County and they and their descendents have been known and respected have
been known and respected for their respectability, honesty and thrift. The reunion was instituted four years ago in order that the fast scattering
families might meet at least once each year in a social way; forget their business cares for a while, and at the same time maintain their unity as
a body and preserve the family traditions. Once each year the picnic has been held at the same place, each with increasing attendance and interest,
but it is generally conceeded that the one held last Thursday was best of all. Regardless of the threatening weather by noon 48 persons had assembled
to partake of the bountiful dinner spread for the occassion. While perhaps no records were broken in upon the eating line yet we feel it safe to say
that C. G. Beaty and E. A. Brown certainly equalled any previous attempts. The afternoon was spent as the inclinations of the various persons led them,
in conversation, riding, boating, swimming etc. A twinge of sadness was given the occasion by the fact that some who had been at former meetings had
passed to their reward, yet the rememberance served only to draw those remaing closer together. When "Old Sol" had sunk to rest behind the bush lined
river the pleasant party seperated each with the thought that it was well to have been their and the ties of relation and friendship had been drawn
closer by the meeting. Those present were as follows:
J. M. Brown and wife, Amy Brown and Archie McEwan and family, of Columbus; Wm. Waldorf and wife, of Scipio; E. A. Brown and
Family, of North Vernon; Mrs. Sarah Wldorf and Mrs. Emma Murphy, of Terre Haute; Mrs. Florence More, of Indianapolis; Mrs Jennie Bozzell, of San
Francisco, Cal.; Mrs. Elizabeth Brown, O. Beaty and family, M. H. Downs and family, N. Sullivan and family, C. G. Beaty and family, Clem St. John
and family, Jos. Beaty and wife, Mort Eveleth, Paul Ven RIper and Dr. L. M. Davis, of Hayden.
August 10, 1922 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Low Reunion In Honor of Mrs. Ella Guiling And Sons
The Low reunion was held in Charles Phillip's grove Sunday, August 6, in honor of Mrs. Ella Guiling and two sons of Arkansas.
About 10 o'clock machine load after machine load begin to drive into the grove and in less than half an hour everyone found themselves in the midst of
such a bustle of talk and laughter that they hardly knew who they were or whether or not they really belong there. The day was spent in visiting among
one another, renewing old acquaintances and getting acquainted with the relatives you didn't know where your relatives.
Everyone brought well filled baskets and it was plain enough that no one need to worry about whether or not there would be enough
dinner but the worry was "what will tomorrow be if we eat all that's in those baskets?" About 12 o'clock the bountiful dinner was spread on a long table
where everyone partook freely of "not what they needed," but "what they wanted." The gentlemen were served first while some of the women acted as waitresses.
After which some of the men very splendidly took their stand and waited on the women and children. Although they did not complain one could tell by a look
on their faces that they had the worst of the bargain. Immediately following dinner, ice cream cones were served. In this case the serving was again done
by the men. Following this refreshment the photographer appeared on the scene and took an exposure of the entire group. About 5 o'clock in the evening supper
was served, then one by one the crowd melted away until nothing remained visible but a heap of paper plates and chicken bones.
Those presents were:
Mrs. Ella Giling and two sons, Golden and Adren and John Bryant, of Arkansas, Emerson Low, Issem Low and wife, Riley Low and wife and
Frank Gleason and family of Waldron, Lafe Spears and family, Williams Spears and family, Silas Baker and wife, Herbert Low and wife, Kenneth Low and family,
John Low and family, Henry Autman and family, and Chester Autman and wife of Greensburg, Dean Richardson and family, Burt Low and two brothers-in-law of Rushville,
Mrs. Ed Eddleman children and mother-in-law, Brooke Smith and family, Ephraim Jordan, wife and son Hadly, William Smith and wife, Willard Low and wife, Fred
Low and family Dan Ponsler and family, Mrs. Margaret Reece, Arch Reece and children, William Campbell and wife and daughter, Isaiah McManaman, wife and son Chesley,
Allie Clark and children, Tip Barnumn, Henry Pool, wife and son, Omer Edens, wife and son and Westley Idelwyne. - Contributed.
August 17, 1922 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
Spencer-Green Reunion
The first real reunion of the
Spencer and
Green families was held at Tea Creek Sunday last when about one hundred and fifty of them met for
a cordial handshake and to recall the past. The forenoon was devoted to music by the orchestra from Vernon, prayer, recitations, the object of the organization,
talks on the early family history and then dinner. And "the old-fashioned dinner" was a success, even more than as usual on public occasions. A family and brotherly
feeling was manifested at all points. The afternoon was given over to music, talks on pioneer days, readings - a little courting on the side by the young people -
election of officers for the next year and adjournments. S. A. Green was elected president and Harriet McKinney, secretary. The next year meeting will be held the
second Sunday in August of the next year at the place of this year's
.
August 12, 1915 - North Vernon Plain Dealer
HAPPY REUNION
The beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Retherford near Elizabethtown, was the scene of a very happy reunion last Sunday when the
six
Vantreese sisters all met together for the first time in twenty-six years. These ladies were born and raised near Scipio and are the daughters of the late J. S.
Vantreese and wife.
Their homes are now as follows Mrs. Missouri Arbuckle, of Nickerson, Kansas; Mrs. Emma Bland and Mrs. Della Harsh, of Sullivan Illinois; Mrs. Laura Retherford, of
Elizabethtown, Ind.; and Mrs. Lillie Myers of Indianapolis. They were accompanied by Mrs. Blands two daughters Miss Gertrude of Sullivan, Illinois and Mrs. Howard
Strickler and husband of Indianapolis. A bountiful dinner was served at the noon hour, at which the friends not mentioned before were present: Misses Maggiea and
Mattie Retherford, Henry Brown wife and daughter, and little Lourll Milholland, Mrs. Etta Tharp and son William, Tom Brown and wife, Jake Hughes wife and grand-daughter.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - August 29, 1894, Page 4
Reunion
The surviving
children and friends of Rev. Jacob M. Cox deceased, met at Graham Baptist church, Jennings county, Indiana, on Sunday, August 26, 1894,
and held a reunion with the Hudson and Hensley families, together with other friends. Those of his children present were Richard Cox, of Brownstown Ind., J. M. Cox, of
Nebraska, Ind., Jane Sullivan and family, of Volga, Ind., F. M. Cox and family, of San Jacinto, Ind., John H. Cox and family, of Sheridan, Ind., Martha Cotton and family,
of Vernon and Townsend Cope and family, of Butlerville. There were present of the Hudson family, Thomas L. Hudson, of Lincoln, Ill., and Joseph Hudson, of Volga, Ind.,
and of the Hensley family, James G. Hensley and family of Wirt, Ind., Larken Hensley and Ed Hensley and wife, of San Jacinto. After a sumptuous dinner on the grounds had
been partaken of they repaired to the church were Rev. Jacob M. Cox was pastor 21 years of his life, and his eldest son, Richard Cox, aged 76 years was chosen chairman of
the meeting. He made a few remarks and was succeeded by John H. Cox, who gave a partial history of the respective families, after which Townsend Cope and others gave a
short history of their families. In all there were present about 50 of his descendents. The occasion was a very pleasant affair and enjoyed immensely by all present.
Thank you Ed Kellar at the Jennings County Library for this Reunion information.
North Vernon Plain Dealer - June 28, 1923
Littell Reunion Picnic
The
Littells of Dearborn, Ripley, and Jennings counties held their second annual family picnic o[n] grandfather's farm Sunday June the twenty fourth. They
came from Greensburg, Anderson, Greenfield, Elnora, Indianapolis and the country all around. The original home is now occupied by John R. Littell, the youngest of grandfather's
twenty-one children. Near the entrance to the picnic ground is the home of George Littell the next older. These two and a sister Anna Johnson, who came from Elnora to be present,
are all now living of the second generation. A Kodak picture was made of these three in a group. Other groups and many cute little Littells also were Kodaked.
Some unable to attend sent letters which were read. Some sent regrets with love and photographs. All remembrances were appreciated. Memorial mention was made
of Bonner Shedd and little Kenneth Fredenburg, also Ethel, granddaughter, of Elias Littell, of Minneapolis. These three have died since the first picnic. Cecil Schuyler, Tressie
Stearns, Ernest Shinolt and Verner Nevil have married since then. There have been five births, one girl and four boys; and Alberta, daughter of Isaac Littell graduated from the
Minneapolis high school, December 7, 1922 Chester and Dorothy, son and daughter of Vado Littell finish grammar school in May 1923. The oldest member of the family present was Rachel
Shedd, born April 27, 1847. The youngest was Don Eugene Littell born November 27, 1922. The dinner was a splendor spread and there was ice cold butter milk, lemonade and hot coffee.
All you can drink. Ephraim made the coffee on a camp fire. Next year we meet at the same place, the last Sunday in June. Room for the whole family Uncle William says "If you can,
please come."
North Vernon Plain Dealer - June 23, 1914
Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Boner very pleasantly entertained with a 12 o'clock dinner Sunday, July 18th, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Meek who are visiting brothers and sisters here. Those
present were: Mr. and Mrs. James Meek, of Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Sarah Turner and Mrs. Florence Overfield, of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Young, Mrs. Bert Tow, and son, Elmer of Columbus,
Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Hyte and daughter, Gertrude, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hyte and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eveleth and daughter, Helen, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Williams, of Hayden, Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Boner, Laura Boner, Nellie Williams, Theodore Boner, Laura Boner, Donald Overfield, Laura Gronmyer, Thurman Shuppy, Lillie Sprong, Walter Boner, Blanche Boner and Charles Williams.
North Vernon Sun - September 24, 1925
FIFTY YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE
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Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Carr celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their home in Vernon on Wednesday, September 16th, 1925.
W. P. Carr and Lydia L. Hill were united in marriage at Newport, Decatur county, Indiana, on Sept.16, 1875. Mr. Carr was an employee at the flouring mill at that place at the time of their marriage and Mrs. Carr was a teacher in the public schools of Shelby county until after the current school year closed and then returned to Newport where they remained for a number of years.
They afterwards moved to Butlerville where Mr. Carr had employment as the engineer in the mill run by Billy Hutton et al. While living in Butlerville they formed the acquaintance and friendship of all the neighborhood, many of the old neighbors of the Butlerville community were present at the celebration on the 16th, After leaving Butlerville they moved to the Cherry Park neighborhood which is about 4
miles east of Vernon, where they lived until six years ago when they moved to Vernon.
Their relatives and friends came from far and near to enjoy their company and the good dinner that had been prepared for the occasion. At night the town turned out for an old fashioned chivarie, very similar, so Uncle Presley and Aunt Lydia say, to the one they received fifty years ago.
Mr. and Mrs. Carr received many congratulations and presents very appropriate for the occasion to which they are justly entitled. They have lived a happy and successful life and even though past the eighty mile post in their lives, they are still more active and industrious than many who are much younger. They are well and hearty and their many friends and relatives wish them
many more wedding anniversaries.
Those present were:
Mrs. Almira Hinchman, Mrs. Grace B. Ramer of Walton, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Logan Boggs, Indianapolis, Mrs. H. C. Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Boggs and son Edward, Indianapolis, Mrs. Nellie Strock, Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Anna Mathews, Kirkland, Ind. Those from Butlerville were: John J. Hutton, Slta Stoddard, Emma Barnes, Mrs. R. M. Rine, Mrs. Ida Hutton; Those from Cherry and near
Vernon and in Vernon were: Mrs. Charles Marsh, Helen Breeden, and daughter, Betty, Delia Stafford, Otto White, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Beck, Jessie Stearns and daughter, Norma and Cathleen, Gladys Eitel, Mr. and Mrs. Will Nauer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Welker, Mrs. Minnie Barrett, Mr. And Mrs. Charles Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hans, Lillian Hans, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Welker, Mrs. Miles Patrick and son Fred, Mr. and
Mrs. Jesse E. Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cotton, Mrs. Josie Stewart, Mrs. B. C. Beer, Sue E. Fields, Irene Bolser, Opal Beck, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hengstler, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. M. E. Peters, Mrs. Elenor Hand, Miss Mary Andrews, Miss Carrie Basnett, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Randall, Mrs. Kate Kellar and daughters, Josephine and Dorothy, Mrs. Lucy Bolser and daughter Lorena, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fields and Mrs. J. E. Fry.
North Vernon Sun - October 1, 1925
FAMILY REUNION
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Saturday, September 27, was the occasion of the enjoyable family reunion when the family of Daniel and Margaret Baker met at the home Farm one mile east of New Bethel church. The reunion was held in honor of A. C. Baker and wife of Leroy, Iowa, who have been visiting in Jennings county.
A pitch-in dinner of generous proportions was spread at noon and the afternoon was spent recounting scenes of old times and bits of family history.
Several members of the family had not visited the old home since the death of the mother, Aunt Margret Baker in 1910 and many changes were evident.
The company included the seven remaining children of the family with their families, they were: Elizabeth Grimes, Brewersville, Rt.1, Hannah Dickinson, Indianapolis, S. W. Baker, Butlerville, A. C. Baker, Leroy, Ia., Wendell Baker, Letts, W. E. Baker, North Vernon R. 1; one son John Baker of Central City, Ia.,vould noy be present. Fifteen grand children, twenty-six great grandchildren
and one great-grandchild were present.
Besides the sons and daughters of the family others present were:
L. W. Dickinson and family, Mrs. Stella Lahr, Indianapolis; Mrs. Robert Humphrey and family and family, Clarksburg; Mrs. Pear Rudolph, Greensburg; John Low and family, Milroy; Chas. Griner and family, Ernest Smith and family, Ira Griner, Dan Eberwein and family and Ernest Baker and family.
The Seymour Tribune - July 26, 1932, Page 6
CORYA REUNION HELD IN COMMISKEY GROVE
The annual reunion of the Corya families was held Sunday at the Mell Corya Grove, two miles east of Commiskey. The entire day was given over to the celebration and the feature of the festivities was an elaborate basket
dinner served at the noon hour.
Following the dinner hour talks were given by the Rev. D. C. Simpson, the Rev. Gladys Marsh, the Rev. Mcgrau and the Rev. Chesley Holmes and an hour of community singing was enjoyed under the leadership of Everett Corya.
Those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Corya and family and Mr. and Mrs. William Corya and family, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Karl Bernhart, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Corya, Rev. D. C. Simpson and family, the Rev. Chesley
Holmes, of Vernon; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Corya, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Corya and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Corya and family, Enoch George Corya, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Corya, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson, Mrs. Maude Corya Branson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Q. Corya,
Mr. and Mrs. Thorton Roseberry, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Mallot and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jessie James and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Dixon and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Spicer, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Stout, Mr. and Mrs. Bluford Stout, Mrs. Mattie Hunt, Mrs.
Harry Lengabaugh and son, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Corya and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Richie and family, Mrs. Marsh, the Rev. Gladys Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. Harry James and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Richie and family, Dan Corya, Elmer
McGuire, the Rev. Mr. McGray, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stout and family, Anthony Crull, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Corya. R. W. Furgson and daughters, Helen Lauder, Mary Parry, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendricks, Maxine VanWye , Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Mauxin, Frank Mauxin, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Wainscott, Mr. and Mrs. Cain, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and family, Mrs. Maggie McCarlin, Mr. and Mrs. James Tracy, and Mrs. Clarence McCarter. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Huffman, Mrs. Albert Corya and family, all of the Commiskey vicinity; and Mr.
and Mrs. O. D. Hunt and family and Mr. and Mrs. Mel Corya and family, of this city.
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