Reception for Mrs. Ernest Lemmon at North Ireland Street
Greensburg hosts a two hundred guest reception for Mrs. Ernest Lemmon by her mother Mrs. A E Lemmon. The event featured pink and green decor, music, punch served by young hostesses, and praise for the bride as out-of-town guests from Aurora Cincinnati Paris Indianapolis Muncie and more attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Combs Leimmon
A. FE. Lemmon
North Ireland Street
Medames J. H. Bobbitt
G. B. Ayres
Will Woodfill
Floy Pleak
Punch
Kathryn Eich
Mary Is
Ernest Lemmon
Greensburg
Monta Green
Armington
Whittenberg
Cincinnati
Schenck
Paris
George Dunn
Indianapolis
Ed White
Muncie
Shooting at the Cut-off Incites Alarm in Y and B Camp
Marshall Dickey was alerted to a shooting at the Cut-off between two nervous men at the Y and B camp. Albert Helfore from Manchester attacked a colored man’s wife and was beaten with a revolver, then fired. The injured man has a scalp wound but is not seriously hurt. Helfore fled toward Greensburg, intending to surrender, while officers await his arrival. The community notes rising tension as new arrivals clash within the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Dickey
Teachers Licensed For Various Terms In 1920s Panel
The notice lists licenses granted for six to thirty six months to multiple teachers including Sister Sulpitia L H Scripture and Etta Montgomery for sixty to twelve to thirty six months. It notes 22 applicants and that the board failed to approve some candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Sulpitia
L H. Scripture
Rena B. Harrell
Minnie McLaughlin
Carrie Arbuckle Tsophene Burney
Amy Bernis
John C. McCammon
Alice Markland
C E, Wood
Etta Montgomery
Maude Connelly
Mysterious Package Labeled Jack Magee Found with Tobacco
A bundle on a table bore the initials Jack Magee and proved to contain Kentucky Burley tobacco. The smoking editor deemed it first class. A reference to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin notes it as a remedy for headaches and digestive upsets, sold by Batterton the druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Magee
Kentucky Burley Tobacco
Caldwell
Batterton
Boicourt Sinks Water Well at Ole Settlers Grounds
On The Grounds Zack Boicourt to avert criticism from last year, has sunk a water well on the grounds that flows sixty gallons per minute of sparkling water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zack Boicourt
Ole
Secret marriage license granted for Harvey Rienie and Chessie Tarplee
A marriage license was granted to Harvey Rienie of Milrov and Chessie Tarplee of Clarksburg. The wedding is planned for next Sunday and the couple asked for secrecy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Rienie
Milrov
Chessie Tarplee
Clarksburg
Five Leaf Clover Club Party At Bertha Dickey Home
The Five Leaf Clover Club will be entertained this evening by Miss Bertha Dickey at her home on N. Ireland street. Mrs. Ernest Lemmon of Washington Town will be the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Five Leaf Clover Club
Bertha Dickey
N. Ireland Street
Ernest Lemmon
Washington Town
Death notice and town supervisor weed notice in Clinton Township
John R. Cockrell aged years and 22 days died yesterday at Horace. Funeral Friday burial in South Park Cemetery. Weeds along highways must be cut within ten days or supervisors will perform the work. By order of Trustee Pr Lambert. The abstractor plans a trip from St Louis to Fort Worth to Seattle visiting Mrs. Grant Avery and Dr. Forest Wert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Cockrell
Horace
William Robbins
South Park
Ceme
Clinton Township
TT. Lambert
St Louis
Fort Worth Texas
Seattle
Grant Avery
Forest Wert
Woman's Relief Corps
Mary Smith Lewis
Emma Ewing
Chas. J. Ainsworth
Seymour
Josie Pavey
Thomas A. Shirk
Josie Hollenslee
Mary McConnell
J. W. Stout
Will Davis
Carrie Strassing
S. R. Glenn
Dividend Declared in Alexander & Co Bankruptcy Case
In the matter of Alexander and Co bankrupt a dividend of twenty percent has been declared on all provable and allowed claims and due notice has been given to all creditors by Referee Thomas C Batchelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander & Co Et al
Thomas C. Batchelor
Cumback to Speak at Rushville Old Settlers Meeting
Gov Will Cumback appears on the program for an address at the Rushville Old Settlers meeting next Wednesday August 12. The event is set at the town gathering, featuring the state's chief executive in a civic program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Cumback
Old Setlers
Rushville
Lora Creswell to wed Taylor Templeton at home ceremony
Miss Lora Creswell canceled a Lemmon reception to attend her marriage to Taylor Templeton. Rev D R VanBusker officiated Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the brides two miles west of town, noting the previous engagement was the cause of the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lora May Creswell
Lemmon
Lora Creswell
Taylor Templeton
D. R. VanBusker
Public notice of street fair committee withdrawal
At a mayor's office meeting last Monday night a committee was appointed to study a street fair proposal. The undersigned members request excusal from further service citing prior committee experience and goodwill for public interests. Harry Lathrop Will Ehrhardt Sam Boxmen Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lathrop
Will Ehrhardt
Sam Boxmen, JR
Cemetery Board Improves Older Grounds Across Sections
The cemetery board reports progress on the older portion with praded plots monuments straightened and briars cleared. Several men have worked a month and the cost is heavy. subscribers are urged to pay Marsh Grover immediately to fund completing the improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh Grover
Grandson George William Arrives, Grandpa George Dickey Joyful
Grandpa George Dickey visits his son Albert Dickey’s home and greets a newborn grandson named George William. The elderly man carries a cane but walks with lighter steps through the streets, his taps now faint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo'ge
Dickey
Albert Dickey
George William
Seventh annual Old Settlers reunion at Cunningham's Grove
The Old settlers of Decatur county plan their seventh reunion at Cunningham's Grove near Westport August 25 26 27 28 1908. Preparations include wells water for 10000 daily stock water for 5000 head a large tent stalls pens and ample accommodations with a police force and free grounds admission half fare on railroads and full exhibitor privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Cunningham’s Grove
Westport
Indiana
Zack
Orphans’ Home
Lawrence Fichter
H. C. Davis
Greensburg
D. P. McVoy
J. G. Brengle
Harkins
Elizabeth Stanley
Richmond
Ind
Cumback
Griffith
Hanley
Charles Ainsworth
James Pavy
G. W. Updike
Louda Wright
Will Meredith
Sam Surface
Jacob Black
John Brannon
Asst
F. D. Armstrong
Sam Sharp
Clyde Kitchen
John Owens
M. F. Robens
Autumn Exhibits and Cattle Show Promise at Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair will feature a rich cattle show in Indianapolis the week of September 1. Secretary Charles Downing notes Indiana farmers lead in livestock progress, with fifteen classes and valuable prizes and trophies. Entries close September 7, and prominent figures from Indiana and nearby cities oversee the livestock divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles Downing
Indiana
Indiana Fair
Ita
David Wallace
Allie Powell
Wabash
Oscar Hadely
Danville
Downing
Gil Shanklin Dead Prominent Indiana Democrat
John Gilbert Shanklin veteran editor and longtime Indiana Democrat died at his Evansville home after months of heart trouble. He left a widow and two daughters Malley and Susanne. Cremation planned. Shanklin once served as secretary of state and ran for governor in 1892, narrowly losing in the Democratic convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gilbert Shanklin
Indiana
Evansville
Shanklin
Iris Malidy
Misses Malley
Susanne Shanklin
Claude Matthews
Fou
Editorial endorses deprecation of the United Union Label
National Printer Journalist editor Benjamin H Herbert argues the United Typotheta of America rightfully passed restitution offered by Mr Donnelly of Chicago. He decries the union label as a symbol of oppression and rebellion against free institutions and calls for Typotheta locals to urge members to refuse the label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin H.herbert
United Typothetwx
Donnelly
Chiep
Unitea
Free Institutions of America
Chicago University
United Typotheta of America
Couple Enjoy Quiet Dinner After 47 Years
Uncle Bec Littell 83 and his wife 80 marked a rare moment yesterday as they shared a meal alone for the first time since starting housekeeping. Though not deserted, all others were away, allowing them a private, affectionate moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bec Littell
Our Label Proclaims Open Use for All Aeris
The notice states that an emblem represents shared principles and invites any true Aeris to join under the label. It clarifies the symbol is not private property but may be used respectfully and legally by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeris
Death of Mrs Sneck in East Haven Richmond
Mrs Narey Sneok died Thursday evening at Santtartuin East Haven Richmond. Remains brought for burial. Funeral at her son in law Willanna Fultz 119 West Main Street conducted by Revs J B Latterep and H Morrow at 2 oclock Sunday. Interment in South Park Cemetery. Widow of the late Samuel Snook of Fecree HFG.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narey Sneok
Santtartuin
East Haven
Richmond
Willanna Fultz
West Main Street
J. B. Latterep
H. Morrow
South Park Cemetery
Samuel Snook
Fecree
Wee Ass Tes
Fenacheau Bathee
Mitfard
Kiya Barnes
Westpert
Death of Re Peter Ridenour Gored by Bull in Sherwood
Sam F. Ridenour telegraph operator at the depot is summoned to Sherwood Oregon by the death of his elder brother Re Peter Ridenour. The patriarch of a ten child family died after a bull gored him on Thursday and he passed Friday. Funeral tomorrow. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam F. Ridenour
Sherwood
Peter Ridenour
Reas
Our Word For It Fresh Suit Sale Ad
A handsome lot of suits in new cloths and styles. Finely tailored with firm fronts. No suit valued under 10.00, many at 12.00. Your choice for 6.95.
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A. E. Lemmon
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Tery
Grandpa
Old Settler’s Meeting
Jessie Brazelton
Terre Haute
Albert Hornung
White City
Los Angeles
Graphic
Gil Shanklin
Union Label
Rancy Sneck
America
First National Bank Building
Crewsburg, Ind
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