Dr W F Batman Dies After Stroke at 63 in Crawfordsville
Dr William F Batman of Crawfordsville died Sunday morning at 6 50 oclock after a Friday stroke. He was born October 22 1858 near Bainbridge Putnam Co and had practiced medicine in Roachdale Ladoga Crawfordsville and served county auditor before returning to medicine. Funeral at Masonic Temple Tuesday at 2 pm with interment in Ladoga Cemetery. pallbearers from Ladoga Masonic Blue Lodge and local physicians as honorary. He was a Democrat, member of Knights Templar Masonic Blue Lodge and Christian church, married Ida K E Harris. one daughter Mrs Earl Harshbarger.
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Crawfordsville
William F. Batman
South Washington Street
Masonic Temple
M. H. Appleby
Batman
Burkhart
The
Christian Church
Knights Templar
Ladoga
Masonic Blue Lodge
Bainbridge
Putnam County
Elijah A
Lydia Batman
French Stone
Chicago
Rush Medical College
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Roachdale
W. C. Harris
New York City
Crawtfordsville
Mar
Ida KE. Harris
Rochdale
Earl Harshbarger
St. Louis
State Medical Society
Bank Bandits Rob Hodmont Bank Near St Louis
Four armed men robbed the Hodmont Bank near St Louis, taking more than seven thousand dollars. The raiders fled the scene, and police launched a search for suspects after the early morning heist outside the town.
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ST. Louis
Hod “Mont
Tacs
Beers May Be Used Medically Under New Federal Rules
Treasury Department issued regulations permitting manufacture and use of beer for medical purposes. The move surprised Prohibition forces who expected delay until the Senate acted on anti beer legislation.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Palmer
Treasury
Senate
Indiana High School basketball finals set in Indianapolis
Indiana High School basketball finals will be held in Indianapolis with regionals in Lafayette and Bloomington and sectionals at centers chosen by the athletic board. The vote also decentralizes sectional control to three representatives per district and distributes tournament proceeds among participating schools.
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Capitol
Purdue
Indiana
Indianapolis, Inc
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Bloomington
Athletic Board of Control
Board of Control
Abbott
James Leffell
Warsaw
K. V. Ammerman
Manual Training High School of
Joseph Shock
F. L. Euenburg
Columbus
A. L. Trester
Greencastle Dog Wins All Age Race at Spencer Meet
The Southern Indiana Fox Hunter's Association annual fall meeting in Spencer drew about 3000 attendees for a barbecue and races. Bert Clark's dog from Greencastle won the all age derby, earning the Whetsell silver loving cup for one year. Claude Bowman's dog won the 18 months and under derby. Officers were elected: President T. G. Buck, vice president Ed Keck, secretary-treasurer Bun Mitchell. directors included Bert Evans, Carl Paris, and Governor Bowman.
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Spencer
Ind
Southern Indiana Fox Hunter's Association
T. G. Buck
Dugger
Ed. Keck
Odon
Bun Mitchell
Linton
Bert Evans
Newcastle
Carl Paris
Governor Bowman
Claude Bowman
O. G .Neal
Lyons
Bert Clark
Greencastle
Burkett Told to Serve Term for Roosevelt Forgery
Emma Richardson Burkett of Hillsdale Indiana was sentenced to up to three years in a penitentiary for forging Theodore Roosevelt's endorsement on a $69,000 note. The trial featured handwriting experts and Roosevelt family testimony challenging the signature. George Burkett pleaded for clemency, noting his wife’s five marriages and his knowledge of the note.
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New York
Emma Richardson Burkett
Hillsdale
Ind
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles J. Shanson
Burkett
Col. Roosevelt
Burkett Denied Plea Over Wife’s Note Pleasantries
Judge Talley described the note collection as a peculiarity of Mrs Burkett and said Burkett should have prevented it as a law abiding citizen. He stated alienists assured him of Burkett's sanity, noting the note caused family annoyance to a prominent American family.
Daugherty and aides plan action to avert railway strike
Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty says the Department of Justice will marshal all powers to keep transportation running if a looming railroad labor strike materializes. After a conference with district attorneys from five rail hubs, he stressed the need to maintain commerce, protect property and maintain law and order. Frederick Van Nuys of Indiana joined the meet with officials from Buffalo Cleveland and Chicago. discussions to continue tomorrow.
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Washington
Harry M. Daugherty
Department of Justice
United States
Indianapolis
van Nuys
Frederick van Nuys
Indiana
Buffalo
New York
Cleveland
Chicago
Tax Levy In Putnam County Rises For Most Units
The 1922 Putnam County tax rates set by the county auditor show increases in most units mainly due to school building and road improvements. Cloverdale leads with the highest rate at 3.46 dollars, up 22 cents, while towns like Franklin Roachdale Russell Monroe Bainbridge and Marion show decreases. The county average tax levy is 2.21 with schools receiving 1.15 and roads 0.70, leaving 0.36 for other county expenses.
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Putnam County
Cloverdale Town and Township
Greencastle
Franklin
Roachdale
Russell
Russellville
Monroe
Bainbridge
Marion
Cloverdale
Motor Cops Urge Safe Driving and Vehicle Laws
M. E. Noblet of the Automobile Association warns motorists not to speed on county and state highways and to comply with the registration and license laws. He also reminds drivers to fit rear view mirrors on trucks. C. C. Gillen will travel to Crawfordsville Tuesday for Dr. Batman's funeral.
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M. E. Noblet
Boosier Automobile Association
C. C. Gillen
Crawfordsville
Dr. Batman
Clemency Granted in Putnam County Whiskey Cases
Governor McCray announced clemency actions on petitions for pardons and paroles filed with the State Board of Pardons. Roscoe King and William Roach, both from Putnam County, were paroled on condition for liquor law violations with staged payments to the circuit court, while Ralph Jameson from Putnam County, jailed for burglary, remains under sentence at the Indiana reformatory.
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McCray
State Board of Pardons
Putnam County
Roscoe King
State Farm
Putnam Circuit Court
William Roach
Ralph Jameson
Indiana Reformatory
High School Notes Chapel Exercises Highlight Week
The weekly chapel at the auditorium featured Prof. Sloane leading the Star Spangled Banner, Ruth Wilson performing Impromptu on piano, and Ridpath conducting the devotional. Howard Allen played The Columbia Polka and The Rosary on cornet amid student applause. Principal Glidewell urged support for the Cloverdale Greencastle game and noted a funeral tribute from Mrs. Owens family. Supt. Kelly discussed six weeks grades and urged improvement. Red Snyder led cheers and Edna Hillis directed songs. Riley hospital fund contributions end Friday. Report cards were issued and must be signed by parents today for filing tomorrow.
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Sloane
Ruth Wilson
Reinhold
Ridpath
Howard Allen
DePauw
Columbia
Allen
Glidewell
Cloverdale
Red” Snyder
Edna Hillis
Riley Memorial Hospital Fund
Greenfield to celebrate paving of 21 mile Indy link
Greenfield Indiana will hold a celebration on Saturday October 29 marking the completion of a paved 21 mile road between Greenfield and Indianapolis. The Hoosier Motor Club plans to put up danger signs along the route and the highway commission has added heavy guard rails. Secretary Noblet calls it a new link in the National Old Trails road and supporters urge federal memorial highway status.
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Greenfield
Hancock County
James Whitcomb Riley
Indianapolis
Hoosier Motor Club
Highway Commission
Noblet
Hayses Visit Martinsville for Ten Day Stay
Mr and Mrs F A Hays are listed as visiting Martinsville for a ten day stay, staying at a local residence and enjoying the town during their visit.
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Mrs
F. A. Hays
Martinsville
Hampered by Sudden Rage, Youth Kills Two Brothers in Farm
In Warsaw Indiana, 17 year old Harry Long killed his two younger brothers Kenneth and Russell with a pipe while at play in the barnyard. He overpowered and tied bystanders before police arrived. he is jailed awaiting further action as deputies investigate a possible sudden mental disturbance.
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Warsaw
Ind
Harry Long
Flam Long
Here
Kenneth
Russell
Harry
C. C. Moon
Long Home
Virgil Deker
Leroy Lovett
Decker
Printers Ink Over Roadside Signs Backed by Hoosier Auto Association
The Indiana state highway commission orders all roadside advertising signs under its control removed effective July 1 1922. M E Noblet of the Hoosier State Auto Association praises the move and urges county boards to follow nationwide. Direction markers and warning signs will remain.
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State Highway Commission
M. E. Noblet
Hloosier State Auto Association
Motor Association
Highway Commission
Hoosier Auto Association
Reception for College Ave M E Church ministers
A reception this evening in the parlors of College Avenue M. E. Church honors Rev and Mrs H L Davis and Rev and Mrs J E Porter. Davis retires, Porter chosen as successor. Woman's League chairs event with autumn leaf decor. Mrs C W Otis to provide a musical program and refreshments served. About 800 guests expected.
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College Avenue M. E
H. L. Davis
J. E. Porter
Rev. Davis
Rev. Porter
Woman’s League of the Church
C. W. Otis
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