Lightning Hits Farms Causing Widespread Losses
A weekend storm caused $5,000 in damage at the Carey Hunter farm three miles northwest of town when a barn burned after a lightning strike. James Meyers saved two horses, while other farms reported damaged wheat shocks and a corn crib fire. Multiple residents, including Ora Clemons and Chas Patterson, suffered minor impacts, with lightning striking trees and homes nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey Hunter
Hunter
James Meyers
Cort Hunter
Chas. Patterson
Adams
Ora Clemons
Mechanicsburg
Irish Sympathizers Rally Behind Harding Coolidge
Rep William E Mason Illinois said Irish friends will back Harding due to fears over Article 10 in the League covenant. He contrasted Cox’s pledge to Wilson with Harding’s stance and noted a Wayne county Ohio delegation will hear his porch speech. A separate fire destroyed the Sugar Creek Creamery rear room in Louisville, with fire department access through the roof and minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morion
Harding
Coolidge
William E. Mason
Illinois
Congress
Friends of Ireland
Ireland
England
Cox
Wilson
Wayne County
Ohio
Sugar Creek Creamery
Louisville
West Main Street
Jessie Woodfill
Charles Huddleston
Eagles Baseball Club Rents Hornung Field for Local Games
Greensboro's new Eagles baseball club has rented Hornung field behind the Big Four round house for home games. William Dinsmore says a St Paul team will play here next Sunday, drawing local fans to a fast visiting squad and a likely quality contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
St. Paul
William Dinsmore
Lovan
Greensburg
Dinsmore
Reds
Hornung
Husband seeks divorce over wife leaving him
Sherman Conrad filed suit in the circuit court against Nettie Conrad for divorce. He states they married April 13 1918 and lived together until June 22 1918. He charges she wholly abandoned him without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Conrad
Circuit Court
Nettie Conrad
Glasses Sell 156 Acres in Millhousen to Powers
Jacob C. and Ida Glass transfer 156 acres in Millhousen to Michael Powers. The deed outlines property boundaries and confirms payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C
Ida Glass
Michael Powers
Millhousen
Westport Man Dies at Craigmont Madison
Clint Osthimer of Westport died at Craigmont Madison this morning at about 8 o clock after a paralysis stroke last Thursday. He was 44 and previously in the Westport hardware business. J F Hamilton was sent for to bring the body home. Survives two brothers Charles and Harry and one sister Mrs Retherford all of Westport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Osthimer
Westport
Craigmont
Madison
J. F. Hamilton
Charles
Harry
Retherford
Funeral set for J Frank Hanly in Indianapolis
The funeral for J Frank Hanly will be held in Indianapolis on Wednesday at ten o clock. He was killed when a train struck an automobile near Denison Ohio on Sunday. Burial will be at Williamsport Indiana, where he grew up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Frank Hanly
Denison
Williamsport
Ex-Governor Hanley and Dr Baker Die in Ohio Train Crash
J Frank Hanley former Indiana governor and Prohibition candidate for president in 1916 dies after a Philadelphia road crossing collision with a Pennsylvania railroad freight train near Dennison Ohio. Dr C M Baker and Mrs Baker die later at Twin City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin City
Hanly
Dr. Baker
Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly Killed In Auto Train Crash
The body of J Frank Hanly former Indiana governor killed when his car was struck by a freight train near Dennison Ohio was sent to Indianapolis today by family friend Harry Miller who arrived last night after the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Dennison, CO
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Harry Miller
Kofoid-Smith Grace Smith Weds Charles Kofoid in Caruthers
Miss Grace Smith and Charles Kofoid were married at the groom’s father H. C. Kofoid home in Caruthers California on Saturday July 10 at 6 pm. 18 guests attended the supper followed ceremony. The couple will live in Caruthers then Raisin City. H. C. Kofoid and family are former Greensburg residents and the lumber mill owner is now under C F Grouleff. The Kofoids left for health reasons. Mr Kofoid is hospitalized in Caruthers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Smith
Charles Kofoid
H. C. Kofoid
Caruthers
California
Raisin City
Vera Sturgis
Greensburg
Kofoid
C. F. Grouleff
Mr. Kofoid
Plans for First Annual American Legion Jubilee
Joe Welsh post No 129 American Legion held a meeting with large attendance. The group adopted the Legion ritual and outlined August 23 to 28 Jubilee plans including posters placed in courthouse park and an airplane display from Wabash Indiana. Dale Eubank named Major of the labor battalion and organizers urged volunteers to sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Cr. F. Wyant
Wabash
Ind
Dale Eubank
Labor Battalion
Eubank
Letter From Etta Boicourt Thanks Friends For Birthday Wishes
Miss Etta Boicourt of Pensacola Florida writes from downtown near the San Carlos hotel thanking friends for birthday cards and letters. She describes a busy mail day a 9000 ton ship launch the Bayou Chico and local air station with transatlantic No 4 prototype and invites readers to visit during winter in the friendly city by the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Boicourt
Pensacola
Fla
San Carlos Hotel
Court House
Bayou Chico
Republican headquarters opened in Daimbert Building
Secretary Ira G. Rigby will be in charge on the second floor of the Daimbert Building for Decatur county voters. The rooms will stay open until after the November 2 election. He will answer questions on election law and registration and provide literature for distribution to both men and women voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Rigby
Dalmbert Building
Decatur
Daimbert
Teupe Will Probate Distributes Estate to Wife and Children
The will of Henry Teupe was probated in circuit court with Elizabeth Teupe as executrix. After debts and funeral costs, all personal and mixed property go to her, and upon her death the remaining estate is shared equally among seven children Rosa Miller Franciska Teupe Catherine Kidd Lucia Wesselman Henry Teupe John Teupe Amelia Teupe with Franciska John and Amelia receiving 100 dollars more to equalize. The will was drawn October 26 1911 and witnessed by John Picker and John Schoettmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Teupe
Elizabeth Teupe
Rosa Miller
Franciska Teupe
Catherine Kidd
Lucia Wesselman
John Teupe
Amelia Teupe
John Picker
John Schoettmer
Indiana Bound Veteran McElroy Relocates to South State Street
Walter McElroy and his wife, after six years in Oakland, move to 1152 South State Street Indianapolis. He will attend the National G A R encampment and served in the 18th Indiana, losing his right arm in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter McElroy
Greensburg
Oakland
Cal
Indiananelis
South State Street
McElroy
Indiana
Bank Clearings Rise for Indianapolis Banks
Bank clearings show a stronger year over year volume with Indianapolis banks up about ten percent. For last week in July 1919 to 1920 figures rise from 17.2 million to 19.5 million, and July totals move from 89.4 million to 87.6 million. Indiana bank deposits for the first six months ending June 30 total 535.88 million versus 508.80 million on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Kerr released from custody after wife message
Epharastis Kerr, held by police and jailed for identification, was released by Sheriff Beeson after a wife’s message from 1005 Maryland street Indianapolis stated he was en route to see his brother in law Frank Gartin. Kerr claimed army service and unspecified marriage details but the message clarified his domestic status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epharastis Kerr
Beeson
Maryland Street
Indianapolis
Frank Gartin
Kerr
Frances Lorain Born to Mr and Mrs Riley in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Frank Riley of Indianapolis announce the birth of a daughter weighing eight pounds. She has been named Frances Lorain. Mrs Riley is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke of West Main Street this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Riley
Indianapolis
Frances Lorain
Riley
Thomas Burke
West Main Street
Rural Carrier Jack Foster Assigned to Greensburg Route
Jack Foster named rural carrier for Greensburg and to begin duties next Monday. Former desk clerk at the YMCA and husband of Janie McKay of this city. He served two terms in the U S Navy with his last service during World War I. He will operate on route No 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Foster
Greensburg
Mr. Foster
Janie McKay
U. S. Navy
Forest Hill Couple Welcome Baby Girl Lelia Bernice
Mr and Mrs Cecil Powner of Forest Hill welcomed a nine pound daughter named Lelia Bernice this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Powner
Forest Hill
Lelia Bernice
Camping trip for Rev. Allan T. Shaw and family near Geneva
Rev. Allan T. Shaw and his family depart for a week's camping near Geneva. The outing includes a fish fry hosted by his Kappa Beta S. S. and S. class one evening during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan T. Shaw
Geneva
Mr. Shaw
Indianapolis visitors surprise family during unexpected trip
Mr and Mrs Dwight Murphy and daughter Josephine of Indianapolis surprised his father Rev Alonzo and sister Miss Stella yesterday. Dwight Murphy returned home last night and Mrs Murphy and Josephine will return this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Murphy
Josephine
Indianapolis
Rev
Alonzo
Miss Stella
Mrs. Murphy
Suit On Account Filed In Squire Grant Court
A suit was filed in Squire Grant s court today by F Kercheval through Settle and Hylton against W K Jones for services rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Grant
F. Kercheval
Settle & Hylton
W. K. Jones
Meyers Visit Near Letts Guests of Mrs. Eubank
Mr and Mrs George Meyers of near Letts were the guests yesterday of Mrs Helen Eubank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meyers
Near Letts
Helen Eubank
Royal Arch Masons Hold Overtime Convocation
Greensburg Chapter No 8 R A M held an overtime convocation conferring three degrees on three candidates including a father and son Will and Walter Ehrhardt and another candidate Allen Emmert of Clarksburg. T B Havens presided Mark Master degree C L Ryan Past Master J C Barbe Most Excellent. Short speeches followed and work in the B A degree is planned for next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Will
Walter Ehrhardt
Allen Emmert
Clarksburg
T. B. Havens
C. L. Ryan
J. C. Barbe
Advertised Letters Greensburg Indiana August 3 1920
Advertised letters list for Greensburg Indiana dated August 3 1920 includes Rev N L Goolsby Frank Marhie L T Stevens Mrs Cooper Mrs J C Donnelly Mrs K W Sessions and R RAY HAMILTON Acting Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
N. L. Goolsby
Frank Marhie
L. T. Stevens
Cooper
J. C. Donnelly
K. W. Sessions
R. Ray Hamilton
Local residents plan visits and travels across states
Miss Opal Ray departs Thursday for a few days with her brother in Shelbyville. James N. Keith sends word to Eber J. Tucker. Miss Rebecca Daily returns from Bethany Park where she spent a week as Epworth League Convention attendees spoke daily. Leah Braden Roy Wonn and Lewis Clark return from Indiana conference Epworth League gathering near Indianapolis as delegates from the local society. Mrs Aden Harrison and son Eilen return to Chicago after visiting local families. auto trip. Eleanor and Mildred Henkamp of Cincinnati conclude a two week visit with Mrs John Jacobs’ family southeast of town. Sam Levenstein and Hy man Schantz depart for several weeks visiting Mt Clemens Michigan Canada and Brooklyn New York. They note no vacation in years. Mrs G Bainbridge of Chicago visiting lakeside Indiana and Cleveland Ohio, plans visit with her father Frank Harvey then Indianapolis for old schoolmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opal Ray
Shelbyville
James N. Keith
Eber J. Tucker
Rebecca Daily
Bethany Park
Miss Daily
Leah Braden
Roy Wonn
Lewis Clark
Indianapolis
Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church
Aden
Rushville
Mt Clemens
Michigan
Canada
Brooklyn
N. Y
Levenstein
Mr. Shantz
Texan newspaper man Ben Donnell visits kin in Greensburg
Ben D Donnell once left Greensburg Daily News to edit in Wichita Falls Texas where he built The Wichita Times from a small four page paper to a sixteen page metropolitan daily with ten thousand circulation He now holds a controlling stake in The Times a Democratic paper He plans to attend Gov Cox notification ceremonies in Dayton Ohio next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben D. Donnell
Myron
Kingston
Wichita Falls
Tex
Mr. Donnell
Greensburg Daily News
Texas
Wichita Times
Donnell
Times
The
Dayton
Ohio
Gov. M. Cox
Brazil drugist Noah Mendenhall dies at 56
Noah Mendenhall of Brazil Ind died at his home on Monday from influenza complications. He founded a Brazil drug store twenty years ago and was a prominent Elks member. Burial in South Park Cemetery will follow a service at his brother J E Mendenhall's home with Elks in charge. He leaves a wife a daughter two sons and four brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nohah Mendenhall
Brazil
Ind
Mr. Mendenhall
Decatur County
John Temperton
Greensburg
Noah
Evansville
John
J. E. Mendenhall
West North Street
South Park
Thirty Precincts Will Accommodate Women Voters
Decatur county commissioners say thirty precincts suffice for two thousand or more women voters in November. Booths rise from three to five per location and a new ballot box is added in each precinct. Voter time is limited to three minutes, with sixty new booths and thirty boxes overall. The plan avoids extra election costs, following Republican committee guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Republican County Committee
Indiana Horticultural Society Meeting at Laurel
The Indiana Horticultural Society will meet at Laurel on Thursday, August 5, to discuss fruit growing. Professors C G Woodbury and G I Christie will speak on the future of orcharding and apple growing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Horticultural Society
Laurel
C. G. Woodbury
G. I. Christie
America
Miss Orpha Zetterburg Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Removal
Miss Orpha Zetterburg has been at Methodist hospital Indianapolis for three weeks for nervous and heart trouble caused by influenza. This morning she underwent removal of tonsils and adenoids and she stood the operation well and is progressing nicely. The attending physician believes she will recover permanently but advises rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpha Zetterburg
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Thompson to Robbins sells city lot for 400 dollars
George M. Thompson transfers a city lot to Alfred Robbins for four hundred dollars. Miss Mildred Reinke returns to Citizens Bank after a vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Thompson
Alfred Robbins
Mildred Reinke
Citizens Bank
Lofty Ambitions Inspired by Gov Will Cumback and Hanly
A tribute recalls J Frank Hanly inspired by Will Cumback as a barefoot boy who traveled ten miles to hear Cumback speak. The note outlines Hanly’s life from 1863 birth to 1920 death, highlighting his stance on prohibition and a career in law politics and activism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov
Will Cumback
Hanly
J. Frank Hanly
Hanley
Danville
Cumback
Greensburg
Hoosier Hall
Clarksburg
Thorntown
Lincoln
Man Arrested for Forged Check Near Morris
Henry A. Cordes, about 35, arrested at his Morris area home on a felonious check forgery charge involving a Bernard Duffy check. Bail set at 3500, he waived preliminary hearing and remains jailed awaiting circuit court. The case traces to a July 15 payment of 78 dollars from Morris Voltz, later altered to read 702, and the check was protested after attempting payment at a Batesville bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Cordes
Beeson
James Grinstead
Morris
Bernard Duffy
Cordes
Squire A. S. Creath
Holcomb
Morris Voltz
Bernal Duffy
Duffy
Batesville
Benk
Woman Injured in Fall On East Street
Mrs. Mary Scobey suffered severe injuries after a Sunday evening fall on the pavement in front of the home of James O Donnell on South East street. She resides with Miss Jane Davidson on West Walnut street and fortunately sustained no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Scobey
James O’ Donnell
South East Street
Jane Davidson
West Walnut Street
County approves Walter Scott reading and pays balance
The county commissioners have received the Walter Scott reading. they have paid the contractors Avery and Weintraut the balance of 3750 dollars due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott Readingucit
Avery & Weintraut
Mrs. Margaret Bowman Dies at 80 in Sandusky
Mrs. Margaret Bowman aged 80 wife of Pleasant Bowman of Sandusky died this morning at 4 30 of dropsical treble. Funeral services Thursday at 10 30 at the Methodist church with burial at Layton cemetery. She leaves a husband two sons and a daughter with two children already deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bowmen
Pleasant Bowman
Sandusky
Methodist Church
Layton Cemetery
Bowman
County Officials Hopeful Over 1919 Assessment Law
County officials believe the 1919 assessment validation law will not cause embarrassment though it is seen as risky. The State Tax Board must review horizontal raises and report to the County Boards of Review within ten days of passage, with the local board led by Butter, Barbe, Bayless, Shoemaker and Miller given ten days to evaluate and report. The State Board then acts on these reports, avoiding changes that could trouble county offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Tax Board
County Boards of Review
J. Butter
J. C. Barbe
Adolphus Bayless
G. P. Shoemaker
D. Tra Miller
State Board
Ay Boards
Visitors arrive from Kingston and Detroit
Miss Ruth Roffles of near Kingston visited here Sunday. Miss Maude McCammon of Detroit arrived today to visit W. F. Robbins and family on North Broadway and other relatives and friends in Decatur county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Roffles
Kingston
Maude McCammon
Detroit
Mich
W. F. Robbins
North Broadway
Decatur County
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Greensboro
Cragmont
Prohis
Dennison, O
Teupe
Royal Arch Masons
Ben BD. Donnell
Noah Mendenhall
Horticultural Society
St. Joseph, Tr
Eva A. Simmer
Warren County
Indiana State Senate
Lafayette
Ninth
United States Senate
Flying Squadron of America
Prohibition
Flying Squadron Foundation
Enquirer Publishing Company
National Enquirer
France
Dennison
Corces
Margaret Bowman
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