Republicans Gather at Turkey Run Picnic for Harding Push
Hoosier Republicans gathered at Turkey Run for a mid summer picnic as editors pledged to back Warren G. Harding for president. Speakers included Sen Medill McCormick and National Chairman Will Hays. The event featured film cameras capturing members and guests including Senator New and Senator Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Run
Indiana
Warren G. Harding
Marion
United States
Medill McCormick
Illinois
Warren T. McCray
James E. Watson
GO. P
White House
Wilson
Senate
France
Hays
Hancock
Washington
Senator Harding
Harding
Senator New
Watson
Buchanan
Cleveland
New
Lee Nixon
Josceph LD
Kealing
Chairman Hays
President Hancock
American Legion Jubilee to Gather in Greensburg
After a recent executive committee meeting fifty concessions were booked for the First Annual American Legion Jubilee to be held August 23. Lemonade stands balloon rides and various attractions will line the public square with extensive advertising planned in the surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Executive Committee of
The
American Légion
American Legion
Forties
Miss Bernice Chandler Visits Sister in Indianapolis
Miss Bernice Chandler of this city traveled to Indianapolis today to visit her sister, Mrs. Bertha Woodson, during a personal trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Chandler
Indianapolis
Bertha Woodson
Christy Mathewson Stricken by Tuberculosis in Saranac Lake
Christy Mathewson, former Cincinnati manager and later coach for the New York NL club, is seriously ill with tuberculosis at Saranac Lake, N.Y. He has been there for several weeks after leaving the New York club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarnac Lake
N.Y
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati
New York
Mathewson
Indianapolis Wins Bethany Park Track Meet Dominates
At Bethany Park Indiana on July 31 Indianapolis leaguers piled 49 points to Greensburg 13 and Bloomington 1. Caroll Bonnell led men with 10.5 points and Alice Schultz led women with 10 points. The program included high jump 100 and 440 yard dashes plus a preachers race.
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Bethany Park
Ind
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Bloomington
Caroll Bonnell
Alice Schultz
Bonnell
Miss Schultz
Clyde C. Miller
F. Goodnough
Clarke
A. Schultz
C. Bonnell
D. Sommers
L. Horton
F. Lee
Braden
L. Ferguson
Avery
R. Fehr
Indianapol
G. Speese
Kistner
Brumblay
Chicago
St. Clair
Indiana
C. S. Miller
Adolph Bayless Appears Before State Tax Board on Auto Average
County Assessor Adolphus Bayless appeared before the State Tax Board in Indianapolis to present his report. The board commended it as up to date, with one suggested improvement in automobile valuations. Decatur County’s average was $351, and the board said it should be about $400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Bayless
State Tax Board
Adolphus Bayless
Indianapolis
Decatur County
Lawrenceburg Man Gets Party Appointment
Chairman George White of the Democratic party confirms William H. O'Brien of Lawrenceburg Ind as western campaign manager. The party’s stance on the League of Nations will be clarified when Gov Cox delivers his acceptance speech, White said in reply to Senator Harding.
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Washington
George White
Democratic Party
William H. O’brien
Lawrenceburg
Ind
League of Nations
Cox
White
Harding
Pitman Sues for 10000 After Son’s Death in Glenwood Crash
Ralph Pitman of Glenwood files in circuit court against Glenn Sommerville of this city seeking 10000 for the death of his three year old son Robert William Pitman struck and killed by Sommerville’s car in Glenwood last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pitman
Glenwood
Glenn Sommerville
Robert William Pitman
Summerville
Rushville
Vacation Trip Takes Bud Robison to Wisconsin
Bud Robison the accommodating Clerk at the Ironclad Clothing Company begins a two week vacation. He visits Three Lakes Wisconsin with friend Mr Tripp of North Vernon to enjoy good fishing and the Society, the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Robison
Ironclad Clothing Company
Mr. Tripp
North Vernon
Three Lakes
Wis
Fairmount Couple Guests of Relatives in Indiana History
Mr and Mrs Jason B Smith of Fairmount visit relatives including nephew Myron Donnell. The elderly guest formerly lived in Clarksburg and served in the 123rd Indiana regiment from 1863 to 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason B. Smith
Fairmount
Myron Donnell
Mr. Smith
Clarksburg
123Rd
Indiana’ Regiment
Notice to Subscribers on Greensburg Weekly Standard Price Increase
The Greensburg Weekly Standard raises subscription prices due to rising costs and new postage rates. Beginning August 1 Indiana residents pay two year and six months options highlighted, with outside state rates noted as $2.50 yearly and $1.25 for shorter terms.
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Greensburg
Decatur County
Greensburg Reds End Slump With 7 2 Win Over National Motors
Greensburg Reds break a losing streak by defeating the National Motors of Indianapolis seven to two. Staples pitches well and Ed Turrell’s club gains confidence with a big sixth inning surge that cushions the win. Rushville visits Greensburg next Sunday for another test.
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National Motors
Greensburg Reds
Indianapolis
Ed Turrell
Greensburg
Rushville
Reds
Staples
John Patton to Give Musical Recital at College Auditorium
San Francisco baritone John Patton son of former district attorney Ad Patton will perform Thursday night at the college auditorium. Born in Greeley, he built coastal renown and will debut next month in Berkeley grand opera after declining a Gallo Opera offer. Emma Brady will accompany with a set of compositions. Patton also teaches in a major San Francisco music school and has appeared in light operas along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Patton
San Francisco
Ad Patton
College Auditorium
Patton
Greeley
Grand Opera
Berkeley
Gallo Opera
California
Emma Brady
Milford Youth Denies Involving Father in Departure
Ernest Christian of Milford denies claims he caused his father to leave for parts unknown. He asserts he has paid all debts and holds records proving his innocence. He tells News he provided his side after a report printed Saturday and asks readers to consider his denial.
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Father
Ernest
Christian
Milford
Mrs Goddard a guest at Possum Glory Camp
Mrs J F Goddard is the guest of Mrs D W Weaver at their Possum Glory Camp. The social note records a visit and hosting arrangement between the two women at the camp location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Goddard
D.W. Weaver
United States Consul Guests of Relatives in Indiana Visit
Hon Ezra M Lawton U S Consul in Honduras and wife visit relatives in Indiana with brother Will H Porter. Passage notes miners return to work after strike in Indiana and Illinois as United Mine Workers say majority resume after John Lewis order. full operation expected in 2 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra M. Lawton
Honduras
Central America
Will H. Porter
Mr. Lawton
U. S
Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Ellis Series
United Mine Workers Journal
John Lewis
Mr. Series
Bicknell
Elderly County Treasurer 89 Visits Dayton Father
Mr and Mrs F M Henry visited his father B F Henry in Dayton Ohio Sunday. Mr Henry is 89 and retired a year ago as the oldest traveling salesman from Cincinnati. He was a saddler in Greensburg when elected county treasurer on the Democratic ticket in 1870. He remains in good health for his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Henry
B. F. Henry
Dayton
Henry
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Knightstown Preacher at Forest Hill Sunday
The Rev. Neigler of Knightstown preached both services at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He planned August duties there but left for Knightstown after the elder’s death. He will likely return Thursday and preach twice each Sunday for August services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nergler
Knightstown
Presbyterian Church
Forest Hill
Neigler
Franklin Daily Star Sold to Pulliam Three in One Paper
The Franklin Daily Star founded by W. W. Aiken thirty five years ago is sold to Eugene C. Pulliam of Franklin, who has served as editor, and Raymond C. Thomas of Cincinnati, a former Franklin resident. The acquisition also includes the Franklin Republican and the Greenwood News, forming a three in one proposition in line with a growing city trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Daily Star
W. W. Aiken
Eugene C. Pulliam
Franklin
Raymond C. Thomas
Cincinnati
Franklin Republican
Greenwood News
Visiting Relatives Reach Greensburg Area For Weekend
Mrs Mary Harrison and her son Elon of Chicago are visiting Harrison relatives near Greensburg. They traveled by car from Paris Illinois, detouring through Brown County to reach Westport where they joined O A Harrison Miss Martha Harrison and Miss Farncis Harrison along with Mr and Mrs Seymour Cole for a Sunday afternoon visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Harrison
Elon
Chicago
Harrison
Greensburg
Auto
Paris
Iil
Brown County
O. A. Harrison
Martha and
Farncis Harrison
Seymour Cole
Westport
Telegraph worker Sanford Starks visits relatives in Cincinnati area
Sanford Starks who is manipulating the telegraph keys in the Grand Central depot in Cincinnati was the guest of relatives at Newpoint and in Greensburg yesterday and today. Miss Betty Shafer returned home Saturday evening after a week's visit with her sister Mrs. Vernia of Salem. Mrs. Ed Dannacher and two children have returned from a three weeks visit with relatives in Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Starks
Grand Central Depot
Cincinnati
Newpoint
Greensburg
Figures Show Cost In 1918 Was Nearly $6 000
Indiana papers oppose both primary and registration laws as costly and unnecessary. A Decatur county cost tally shows primary 2464, registration 1563, general 1952 dollars totaling 5979 with 4489 primary votes and 4524 general votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislaure
Indiana
Terre Haute
Decatur
Newport School Head Resigns to Lead Waveland Schools
F. M. Sagesser, longtime Newport city schools superintendent, resigns to take charge of Waveland schools. Sagesser has over twenty years of experience and previously led Westport schools before joining Newport.
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Newport School
Waveland
F. M. Sagesser
Newport
Sagesser
Westport
Left Arm Bites By Pet Rabbit Injure Boy
Albert Russell of North Franklin street was bitten by a pet rabbit and suffered deep gashes on his left arm after entering the rabbit's cage. The incident occurred last evening and left the arm badly cut.
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Albert Russell
Robert Russell
North Franklin Street
Russell
Hendrickson Road Reconstruction Planned by Three Counties
Bartholomew Johnson and Shelby counties commissioners met in Columbus and let a Swain road contract to Robert Porter of Edinburgh for 40,500 dollars. Bartholomew and Decatur counties awarded Hendrickson road work to Carmichael & Carmichael of Hope for 39,700 dollars.
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Columbus
Ind
Bartholomew, Johnson
Shelby
Robert Porter
Edinburg
Bartholomew
Decatur
Carmichael & Carmichael
Hope
Funeral honors for Calvin W Prather noted Mason leader
Calvin W. Prather died in Indianapolis after a long service to Freemasonry. Born August 19 1845 at Utica Clark County he served as secretary of the Masonic Grand Lodge from 1901 and held roles in other Masonic bodies. Frank E Gavin of Indianapolis was treasurer with Prather for sixteen years and W C Pulse of this city served as Grand Marshal for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin W. Prather
Indianapolis
Utica
Clark County
Masonic Grand Lodge
Frank E. Gavin
Grand Lodge
Mr. Prather
W. C. Pulse
Thegg
Miss Helen Herndon Guest of Horace
Miss Helen Herndon of Forest Hill visits Miss Ollie Herndon of Horace as a guest. The item notes a social connection and travel between two households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Herndon
Forest Hill
Ollie Herndon
Horace
Secretary Welsh Begins Duty at Union Trust Co
G. G. Welsh, new secretary of the Union Trust Co., goes on duty and learns company details. He spent fifteen years at Citizens Bank and last fifteen months as a State Bank examiner, replacing C. J. Dowden who succeeded him. Harington Boyd retires after fourteen years as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Welsh
Union Trust Co
Welsh
Citizens Bank
C. J. Dowden
Greensburg
Harington Boyd
Union Trust
Soldiers of First Division Arrive Here Sunday
Thirty soldiers from the 28th regiment of infantry First Division from Camp Taylor Ky arrived in the city and camped at City Park near East End School. They enjoyed hospitality at the Y M C A building and visited the ball game yesterday afternoon. The detachment will be paid this afternoon. Andrew Leacke received the Distinguished Service Cross for bravery overseas. Indianapolis recruiters accompany the detachment to provide entry information. A picket line guards forty horses and mules while equipment is transported for the tour to recruit young men into the U S army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
28Th Regiment of Infantry
Camp Taylor
East End
Andrew Leacke
U. S. Army
Indianapolis
Soldier Relates Detachment Bond in Battle of Catingny
Dewey Whitaker of the First Division says he and Joe Welsh served in the same company Co. I 28th Infantry in the First Division and fought together at the battle of Catingny though he did not know Welsh personally.
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Dewey Whitaker
Welsh
Co. I
28Th Infantry
Catingny
Westport Sailor Receives Navy Discharge
Albert Lawrence of East Westport returned home with his Navy discharge in his coat pocket after seven and a half years of service He was discharged Saturday at Newport Rhode Island and is glad to be a free man once more.
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Albert Lawrence
Westport
U. S Navy
Newport
Rhode Island
Myers and Son Visit Albuquerque for Health Recovery
William Myers and his son Cyrus traveled to Albuquerque New Mexico several weeks ago for Mr Myers health. He is reported to be getting along nicely by the specialist and receives encouragement. Myers a brother of Mrs Robert Espy and long time employee of C J Loyd is well known here and friends celebrate his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myers
Cyrus
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Myers
Mr. Myers
Robert Espy
C. J. Loyd
Jersey Cattle Club Meeting at Lake McCoy
Bartholomew County Jersey Cattle Club met at Lake McCoy with about 50 members rather than the expected 200 due to heavy rains. President Nathan Newson County Agent E M Job and Harry A Sims attended with their families as the group reported a fine meeting and good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew County Jersey
Popular Pastor Receives Purse Over $500 in Appreciation
Dr. Reynolds was presented last week a purse of more than $500 as a free will offering from friends in his church. The article notes that if all supporters had known, the amount would have been larger.
Miss Ruth Seward Heads to Indianapolis for Surgery
Miss Ruth Seward of North Michigan Avenue is very ill. Dr. Morrison will accompany her to Indianapolis where she will undergo an operation.
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Ruth Seward
North
Michigan Avenue
Dr. Morrison
Indianapolis
American Legion Hangs Banner for Jubilee
A large muslin banner stretched across Broadway in front of the post office proclaims a Jubilee event. The readable text includes First American feud Titles Aug. with details partly obscured by age and wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Broadway
County Officials Meet Hearings and Charity Report
County commissioners in session approved bills and received a report from the County Board of Charities. The jail was empty while the county farm housed twenty four inmates including seven women and seventeen men. The board praised Farm managers Fleetwood and spouse and urged a milk house pump installation plumbing repairs and a nurse for aged and sick inmates. Three men were named to view the Sam Shirk road and a trip to the Jennings county line Saturday will bring details on the Carson road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella B. Wright
Eliza J. Crisler
J. W. Rucker
County Board of Charities
Shelby County
Fleetwood
S. L. Jackson
W. J. Miller
Henry Dravis
Sam Shirk
Jennings County
Carson Read
Railway Rate Increases to Start by September 1
Washington August 2 Readjustment of the nation s rate structure began to take effect by September 1 for freight passenger Pullman excess baggage and milk tariffs authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission. States will adjust intrastate rates to match interstate hikes. Overall increases are 20 percent for passenger milk and excess baggage and 40 percent for freight in eastern territory 25 percent in southern and mountain Pacific territory and 35 percent in western territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Commission
Eastern Territory
Southern
Mountain Pacific Territory
Western Territory
Teachers Institute Dates Set for Indiana Counties
L. N. Hines announces August 23 to 27 for county teachers institutes in Decatur and many counties including DeKalb Fayette Fulton Greene Hendricks Jackson Jay Johnson Keskinsko Lawrence Martin Noble Ohio Pike Posey Randolph Steuben Vanderburg Warren Wayne Wabash and Washington. Mrs Nell I Sharp listed as Marion county instructor in charge of music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Hines
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Decatur County
Carroll
DeKalb
Fayette
Fulton
Greene
Hendricks
Jackson
Jay
Johnson
Keskinsko
Lawrence
Martin
Noble
Ohio
Pike, Posey
Randolph
Steuben
Vanderburg
Warren
Wayne
Wabash
Washington
Nell I. Sharp
Marion County Institute
Governor appoints Dr. Paul Tindall to Medical Registration Board
Dr. Paul Tindall of this city, longtime city health officer and U S Army Medical Corps veteran from 1917 1918, is named by Gov James P Goodrich to the State Medical Registration Board. The six member panel is drawn from state medical professionals and the appointment is seen as an honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tindall
State Medical Registration Board
U. S. Medical Corps
James P. Goodrich
Tindall
Fire in Thom son Garage Sparks Narrow Escape
A garage fire at 314 East Central Avenue endangered J P Thomson yesterday morning at nine. Thomson, pouring gasoline, was ignited by a pipe spark and narrowly escaped severe burns. He shut off the gasoline and bystanders with buckets extinguished the blaze before firefighters arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Thomson
East Central Avenue
Misses Dicker Son Plan New York Millinery Visit
The Misses Kate and Dora Dicker son will leave for New York to attend millinery openings. They will visit their brother Will Dickerson and family at Goshen. Miss Kate is specially tied to new New York City openings and Miss Dickerson heads the millinery department at Minear Dry Goods Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate
Dora Dickerson
New York
Will Dickerson
Goshen
Miss Dickerson
Heal
Minear Dry Goods Co
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T. B
Leah Braden
Lewis Clarke
Wisconsin
Nat's Motors
Roberts
Herron
Bender
Taggart
Bell
McMillin
Oray
Edward M. White
J. Frank Hanly
Central Avenue Methodist
H. W. Kellogg
Bishop Leete
Williamsport
Oliver W. Stewart
Clarence E. Cripp
Charles L. Railsback
R. Harry Miller
William P. Evans
Governor Goodrich
Winfield T. Durbin
James Bingham
Charles L. Henry
Joseph M. Rabb
Ed Jackson
Hanly
Bingham
Warren Count
Judge Rabb
Newcastle
Hendrickson
Bartholomew Counties
First Division
Joe Welsh
NAVY
Jersey Cattle Club
Lake Wcoy
Board of Charities
Wile
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