Ship named for Hoosier General Hiram S. Bearss
A U S destroyer under construction at an undisclosed yard will be named the Hiram S. Bearss in honor of Marine Corps Brigadier General Bearss who earned 11 decorations during his career and led units at Belleau Wood Chateau Thierry and other World War I battle sites. Born in Peru Indiana in 1875 he joined the Marines from Northfield Academy in 1898 and served across the Spanish American War Boxer Rebellion and more reaching Montagne Metz and the Argonne before command roles in 1918.
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U. S
Hiram S. Bearss
Marine Corps
Bearss
Peru
Ind
Northfield Military Academy
Norwich University
Mexico
Santo Domingo
Balleau Wood
St. Mihiel
Vigneulle
Montagne
Metz
The
Argonne
France
Chateau Thierry
Belleau Wood
Bearss Led Prisoner Hunt Before Fatal Auto Crash
Brig. Gen. Bearss pressed for enemy intelligence from prisoners and promised a seven day furlough to Col. Bearss for prisoners. He returned with two captives after a frontline action and earned multiple medals including the Army and Navy Distinguished Service Medals. Bearss died in an automobile accident near Columbia City Indiana on August 27 1938. The new destroyer will be christened by his widow who lives in Orlando Florida.
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Harbord
Col. Bearss
Marine Corps
Bearss
Army
Navy
Italy
Columbia City
Ind
Orlando
Fla
Whittaker Family Visits Grandfather Henry This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Loren Whittaker and family of New Castle Mr and Mrs Truman Whittaker and family of Marion and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Whit taker of Chicago visited their grandfather Henry Whittaker over the weekend.
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Loren Whittaker
New Castle
Truman Whittaker
Marion
Lloyd Whittaker
Chicago
Henry Whittaker
Where Are All the Economic Royalists Now
The question probes the fate of wealthy political influences and their lingering power in current economic policy and governance, seeking a contemporary read on elite influence. It frames the issue as a reflection on whether affluent interests retain sway in shaping law, markets, and public institutions.
Farm Home Supply Sells Over 1200 Saddies This Year
Farm Home Supply reports sales exceed 1200 saddies in the current year, reflecting strong demand for farm equipment and livestock gear from local customers.
Rush County ledger shows salaries and expenses listed
Rush County auditor Hubert R. Alexander reports detailed payrolls and disbursements for clerks, treasurers, deputies, judges, and county offices. The document includes amounts for salaries, expenses, fines, and supplies, plus notes on residents visiting Bloomington.
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Dorothy Foster
Marjorie Coffin
Norma Walke
Same
J. Wesely York
Ines York
E. L. Temple
Carl Rogers
Dorothy Rogers
Fred Fields
Bert Gibson
Ruby Richardson
John Montgomery
Minnie Homewood
Carl Wynn
Inf Livestock
Henry Miller
Nathan Fletcher
O. F. Busard, Inc
Walter Baringer
Arnold Orme
City Water & Light Plant
Polar Ice & Fuel Co
Rush Co. Hatchery
Whonesvacese «Ngi V
W. Norris & Son
McMillin Packing Co
Quality
Troyer & Halterman
Mullin & Rugenstein
Golden Rule Hatchery
E. Dunn
Irvin Miller
Mollie Morrison
Colins Pet. Corp
Carlos Weir
Lowell Macy
J. O. Readmont
Noland Hood, Same
Dwight Miller
Lowell Price
IC. A. Colvin
Charles Kennedy
Donald Fancher
Clint Piper
James Mullins
Parts Service Co
Bill Anderson
Carl Ging
Carolyn Chamberlain
Arthur J. Trennepohl
Edna Nixon
Citizens Independent Tel. Co
Miller Bryant Pierce Co
A. E. Boyce Co
Frank Lawrence
Scott S. Powell
Henry Campbell
Perry Downey
Farmers Natural Gas & Oil Co
the White Motor Co
General Truck Sales Inc
Allied Truck Equip. Co
Luther Caldwell
Warren H. Young
Sal Marjorie Coffin
Evelyn Marshall
Lowell Dyer
Pwainon Peety
Clarence Layd
Ed Mack
Same Citizens Independent Tele Co
Indianapolis Spring Co
MacAllister Tractor Co
Collins Pet. Corp
Shell Oil Co
Reliable Auto Parts & Tire Co
Soarting Gee Es
Bowen & Carter
Carthage Hardware Co
Rush Co. Stone Co
Pearl Johnson
George & Blackridge
Wm. Garner
Nora McFatridge
We Evans
Walker & Alexander
Hubert R. Alexander
Rush County
Overnight Test for Athlete's Foot Fungicide
An ad touts TEOL solution as a strong penetrating fungicide for athlete's foot. It claims 90 percent alcohol aids penetration and promises noticeable results by morning. Offer includes a 35 cent value and a 35 cent money back gimmick from McCarty's Drug Store.
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McCarty
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Rush County Oan & Finance CO
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Raymond Addison Same
O. C. Brann
Rushville Township Assessor
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Jess M. Poe Treas
American Railway Signal Co
H. Leiber .Co
Paul Glisson Assessor
Eastern Ind. Gas Co
Knowles Casady
Williams Hardware
Loren S. Winkler
Jesse Winkler
Ben Collins
Republican Co
Russell Johnson
Maes
Arbuckle & Son
Fred McManus
Uso McCorkle
Howard Overleese
D. C. Hancock
Kenneth M. Johnson
Aaron Kennedy
Chas. G. Carney
Will McKee
Lewis Ross
Roscoe Jones
Geo. W. Coons
J. C. Caldwell
Arthur Weidner
Arthur Abbott
Walter B. Keaton
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Bloomington
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Dan Dailey, Jr
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