Woman Killed by Rifle Accident in Letts
Mrs. James Watkins, 62, was shot and killed in front of her Letts home when 16 year old Dale Myers discharged a 22 Marlin while unloading a hunting rifle. The accident occurred after a day blackberrying with Mrs Watkins and Myers and his grandmother, with Dr. J A Welch pronouncing death. Mrs Watkins leaves a brother Josh Dumman of Shelbyville as a survivor.
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James Watkins
Dale Myers
Frank Myers
Letts
Watkins
Myers
Martha Davis
J. A. Welch
Josh Dmman
Shelbyville
Davis
Indiana farmers discuss legislation and marketing in Indianapolis
Directors of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations meet at the state headquarters to review 1921 legislative prospects and recent session laws. They plan to push bills protecting farmers and consider a cooperative marketing system as a remedy for market manipulation. Observers include Mrs Stroebeck and Miss McMillian visiting West Main street relatives.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Farmers of Indiana
Federation
J. A. Warren
Kouts
R. L. Thompson
Topeka
E. E. Reynolds
Lafayette
H. T. Walker
Montpelier
Oscar Larm
Oxford
Earl Crawford
Milton
J. W. Raub
Ellettsville
L. M. Vogler
Hope
John J. Brown
Rockes G. Klein
North
John G. Brown
Monon
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Peiations
California Citronewers
Lwis Taylor
Taylor
Harry Stroebeck
Mary McMillian
Cincinnati
Frank McMillian
West Main Street
Withers Loyd home talent minstrel for Legion Jubilee
The American Legion Jubilee in Greensburg will feature a minstrel show by C. J. Loyd and James Withers called the Withers & Loyd home talent show. Performances run daily August 23 to 29 on a large Indianapolis tent seating about 1000. An all star cast from Greensburg will perform with new songs and costumes as a major carnival highlight. Legionnaires plan wide advertising and a county canvass to attract 10 000 attendees.
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C. J. Loyd
James Withers
Withers & Loyd
Indianapolis
Affai
Greensburg
Legionnaires
Pius Soller Loses Tire Near Decatur While Berry Picking
Pius Soller a Shelbyville plumber had a tire stolen from the rear of his automobile while he left the vehicle to pick blackberries near St. Omer in Decatur County. He found the tire missing upon returning to the road side where the car was left.
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Pius Soller
Shelbyville
St. Omer
Miss Mabel Clemons Returns to Terre Haute School Duties
Miss Mabel Clemons, who attended her uncle Ira Clemons funeral, has returned to her school duties at Terre Haute.
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Mabel Clemons
Ira Clemons
Terre Haute
Waldron Girl Receives Art Scholarship
Miss Jessie McNeely of Waldron has been awarded a scholarship by the John Herron Art Institute in Indianapolis in recognition of her outstanding drawings. While in Waldron she demonstrated notable artistic skill and submitted five works to the institute. She is visiting Northern Michigan and will return to study in Indianapolis this fall.
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Jessie McNeely
Wilmoth McNeely
Waldron
John Herron Art Institute of
Indianapolis
Old Timer Returns Here After Forty Four Years
John C. Mendenhall a prominent Fyansville druggist and former Hazelriggz clerk visits the town after forty four years noting only five old associates Ed Kessing Joe Moss Charley Thomson Cicero Northern and Aail Weymar. He has since prospered in business and lives in Indiana's second largest city.
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John C. Mendenhall
Fyansville
Hazelriggz
Ed Kessing
Joe Moss
Charley Thomson
Cicero Northern
Aail Weymar
Mr. Mendenhall
Indiana
Returns From Extended Pacific Coast Trip
Fred Thomas arrived home after a two month journey including the San Francisco convention and Alaska. He reports a grand time and notes meeting several former Decatur county residents. He looked well and enjoyed good health throughout. He served as assistant secretary to E. G. Hoffman of Ft. Wayne, secretary of the Democratic National Committee.
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Fred Thomas
San Francisco
Alaska
Thomas
Decatur County
Fred
E. G. Hoffman
Ft. Wayne
Democratic National Committee
Baptists Plan August Church Redecoration and Annex
At a church meeting last evening Baptists announced August redecorating of the Baptist church and discussions of building an annex. Minnie Porter was elected treasurer. The congregation reported good work and solid finances including a purchased parsonage. The annex may be added as soon as funds permit.
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Minnie Porter
Separate taxi line eyed for Big Four station
Big Four Agent N A Crawford said a separate taxi line to haul passengers to and from the Big Four station had been considered but no definite arrangements were made. Local taxi operators dispute who would run the line and no action has been taken.
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Big Four
N. A. Crawford
Grain Bags For Sale At Wolford's Poultry Supply House
Grain bags are offered at Wolford's Poultry Supply House. The notice notes available stock in 1844-¢ price range and invites customers to inquire at the shop.
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Wolford’s
Weather forecast for Indiana turns partly cloudy
The forecast for Indiana calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with probable showers in the extreme north portion.
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Indiana
Local Crash Injures Clyde Logan and Dr. Bull Near Greensburg
Clyde Logan and Dr. Elmer Bull were injured when their car turned over on the Columbus pike one mile west of Greensburg to avoid a faster vehicle. Logan suffered facial and arm bruises while Dr. Bull had minor cuts. Their car was damaged with the top torn off and bumper bent. A telephone pole was knocked down in the collision. In a separate incident near the Michigan road culvert southeast of the city Benly drove a car with James Flake and Otts Flake. the vehicle skidded, collided with the culvert, and the boys were only slightly bruised.
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Clyde Logan
Elmer Bull
Columbus
Logan
Sherman Logan
Dr. Bull
Greensburg
Bull
James Flake
Otts Flake
Benly
Michigan Road
W. H. Robbins
Bewly
Oren Flake
Divorce Suit Filed in Shelbyville Court
Mrs Martha Ellen McWilliams of Waldror files for divorce from Charles Daniel McWilliams in Shelby County Circuit Court claiming marriage on May 2 1902 and abandonment on December 11 1915 with failure to support and requests restoration of her former name Martha Ellen Cusick.
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Wickens Osborn
Archbishops Mannix Landing Blocked by Premier
London August 5 premier Lloyd George said the government would not allow Archbishop Mannix to land in Ireland on arrival. He stated steps would be taken as necessary to ensure the decision is effective.
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London
Loyd George
House of Commons
Mannix
Ireland
Tragic Train Death Over Great Miami Bridge Near Lawrenceburg
Cecil Riggs twenty three a deaf mute was killed when struck by a passenger train while crossing the C C C S L railroad bridge over the Great Miami river near Wally Junction last Friday morning. His body fell thirty feet to the riverbank.
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Cecil Riggs
Great Miami River
Wally Junction
Lawrenceburg Press
Blue Ribbon Fair Dates Across Nearby Counties
The premium list for the 47th Blue Ribbon Fair at Shel byville runs from August 31 to September 4 with over 3000 in premiums in the speed department. Decatur county traditionally sends strong entries, and nearby fairs in Osgood Newcastle North Vernon Connersville Columbus Franklin and the State Fair are scheduled in the following weeks.
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Shelbyville
Decatur County
Newcastle
North Vernon
Connersville
Columbus
Batesville Proclaims Hillcrest Course Versus Kokomo Greens
The Hillcrest Golf Club of Batesville is represented at Kokomo for a State Golf Association tournament by Dr. Malcolm L. Samms and E. B. Schultz. The Batesville Herald notes Hillcrest greens are superior to Kokomo’s praised putting greens and hazards, praising natural hazards and challenging holes that frustrate visiting golfers.
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Hillcrest Golf Club
Batesville
Kokomo
State Golf Association
Malcom L. Samms
E. B. Schultz
Hafrids
Kocomo
Hillcrest
Hillcrest Club
Frances Nelson Steps on Nail Injures Foot
Frances Nelson nine-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Neilson Letts stepped on a nail in a yard near a well last evening piercing her left foot. The nail entered about one inch and being non rusty it is hoped no serious complications will follow. Dr J A Welch dressed the wound. She had recently injured the same foot on glass and was still recovering.
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Frances
John Neilson
Uca Letts
J. A. Welch
Acton Comets Set to Face Batesville on Next Sunday
The Acton Comets travel to Batesville for a Sunday game as Acton aims to rebound from a 5 to 3 loss to Morgantown last week. Batesville struggles with returning players due to ham injuries.
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Acton Comets
Batesville
Acton
Ham
Comets
Morgantown
B. Y. P. U. Union Church Meeting Announcement
The B. Y. P. U. of Union Baptist church will meet at the church Sunday evening at 6 o'clock. All members are requested to be present.
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B. Y. P. U. of Union Baptist Church
Polish Armies Struggle as Bolshevik Advance Threatens Warsaw
The Polish republic fights to stem the Soviet invasion as Brest Litovsk falls and Lomza yields. The armistice commission leaves Warsaw for Minsk to seek peace talks with Moscow while allied aid remains unconfirmed. Moscow reportedly asks Russia to accept the British armistice proposal with no reply received by afternoon.
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Associated Press
Polish Republic
Warsaw
Brest Litovsk
Lomza
Polish Armistice Commission
Minsk
Moscow
Poland
London
M. Kameneff
Moscow Soviet
Russia
Britain moves to mobilize two divisions for Poland
Paris reports Great Britain has begun rapid mobilization of two divisions for service in Poland as tensions rise in Europe. The action signals coordinated Allied plans amid escalating peril in the region.
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Paris
Great Britain
Poland
British Officials Warn Over Russo Polish Situation
London observers express undisguised anxiety over the Russo Polish situation with a high official calling it as grave as the crisis in August 1914.
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London
Polish government asks embassies to report back for aid guidance
Warsaw reports the Polish government has asked Franco British embassy members to return to Paris and London to explain the real situation and seek their governments' opinion on suitable aid.
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Warsaw
Paris
London
War talk causes advance in market
Chicago August 5 grain prices rose on European war talk. December wheat reached 2.44 a bushel, up 15 cents from last night, and September corn stood at 1.4814, up about 6 cents. Despite the rise, speculative trade remained normal in volume.
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Chicago
Local Party Delegation Attends Orchard Demonstration
County Agent Ireland and County Superintendent Crawley led vocational students to Laurel for an orchard demonstration organized by Purdue experiment station officials.
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Ireland
Crawley
Laurel
Purdue Experiment Station
County Recorder Prepares Winter Wood Reserve
County recorder Harry L. Black returns to his office after a vacation spent stacking winter’s wood. He states he will not depend on gas or coal and expects a regular fire when frost arrives.
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Harry L. Black
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Mrs. Watkins
Farmers’ Federation
Hope Man
Minstrbleshow
American Legion Jubilee
Loyd and Withers
Decatur
Pacific Coast
Baptists Plan
Hedecorate Church
Lyde Logan
Franklin
Golf Cours
Dr. Samms
Frances Nelson
B. Y. P. U. Union Church
Litovsk
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