Four Decatur Residents Injured In Columbus Area Crash
Four Decatur county residents were injured yesterday when their car skidded on sand at the Clifty bridge two miles southeast of Columbus. John Shaw drove the car. Ed and Mrs. Shaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Shaw, were treated at Columbus hospital and were reported doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Columbus
Edward L. Shaw
Westport
John Shaw
Alert
Clifty Bridge
Ed Shaw
Ed. Shaw
Indianapolis
Seed Wheat to Receive Hot Water Cure in Letts Meeting
Letts farmers held a meeting with County Agent Ireland present to discuss welfare. They purchased two cars of coal at ten dollars per ton and will receive it soon. Fifteen Letts farmers agreed to use hot water treatment on seed wheat to curb smut and scab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts
Ireland
Clarksburg
Jackson Township
Shelby County
Charley Short
Decatur County
Flashing Wires Trigger Alarm Near Montgomery Garage
Fire department responded around eight last night to sparking wires in trees near the Montgomery garage. Residents say insulation is worn along Main street and sparks are common. Fire squad notes recent false alarms and warns that reports require a fire to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Main Street
Rush County Chautauqua Opens With Record Attendance
Rushville Indiana August 9 The sixteenth annual Rush county Chautauqua began in the city park coliseum with hopes of a record eight day session. Charles E Watkins spoke to over 3 000 on the grounds. Friday and Saturday are Republican and Democrat day respectively with national committee speakers. Governor Morrow of Kentucky to address Friday rally and Governor Cox and other Democrats expected Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Ind
Rush County Chautauqua
Charles E. Watkins
National Committee
Morrow
Kentucky
Cox
Back After Long Service Fred Donnell Returns Home
Fred Donnell son of Charles Donnell arrives home after four years in the U S army and discharge in the Canal Zone. He expresses happiness to be free again after long service for Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Donnell
Charles Donnell
Canal Zone
Uncle Sam
Ford Car Stolen In Greenfield Thefts Reported
Elmer Jackson of Mohawk asks officers to search for his 1920 Ford touring car stolen in Greenfield on July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jackson
Mohawk
Greenfield
Nebraska forms National Co operative to market farmers grain
Lincoln August 9. Nebraska Farmers' Union starts what is described as the largest co operative in the United States The National Co operative company with 1500 locals 300 grain elevators 50 stores three creameries two flour mills and nearly a hundred shipping associations markets grain for 40000 members It will operate a live stock commission office in Omaha Sioux City St Joseph and Denver and plans to build or lease a major terminal elevator in Lincoln or Omaha Profits will be prorated by business and eight percent dividends will be paid on stock The firm also aims to market all farm products and provide elevator sites and bookkeeping assistance to members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
United States
Nebraska Farmers’ Union
National Co-operative Company
C. H. Gustafson
Lincoln
a_ live _ stock commission
Omaha
Sioux City
St. Joseph
Denver
Gustafson
Little Folk Present Missionary Program at Methodist Church
Miss Cora Self led as missionary superintendent with Miss Ethel Watson as manager in a Sunday school program. The children portrayed Japan India Korea China Africa and America in costume before the Men’s Bible class the adult and senior classes and the primary and intermediates. The program was unique and pleasing and the young performers received many compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Self
Ethel Watson
Methodist Sunday School
Japan
Sarah Woodfill
India
Lois Higley
Korea
Bertha Wonn
China
Alice Wonn
Africa
Margaret Miller
America, the Beautiful
Family to Move to California for New Home
Mr and Mrs Will Francis and James Oliver plan an automobile trip to California with their cats and equipment to establish a home in San Bernardino Mr Francis will pursue similar business to his Southside theater venture and Mr Oliver a decorator will continue same line in the new city Former local residents now in San Bernardino include Mr and Mrs Charles Beall Mr and Mrs Ezra Fortune and families and Mr and Mrs Edward Shepherd and families
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Francis
James Oliver
California
San Bernardino
Francis Recenty
Southside
Oliver
Charles Beall
Ezra Fortune
Edward Shepherd
Vida Gaunt to Enter Indianapolis Schools
Miss Vida Gaunt leaves for Indianapolis to enroll in the Central Business College for a twelve month course. She plans to enter the Metropolitan Dramatic and Art School in September. While in the city she will stay with Mr and Mrs Scott Humphrey, former Greensburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vida Gaunt
Indianapolis
Central Business College
Metropolitan Dramatic and Art School
City
Miss Gaunt
Scott Humphrey
Greensburg
Company Seeks Rate Increase From Newpoint Gas Oil
The Newpoint Gas and Oil Co asked the public service commission to raise rates from 15 to 30 cents per thousand. John A. Meyer serves as president and John Hoff as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint Gas & Oil Co
Public Service Commission
John A. Meyer
John Hoff
Reunion brings together old Hartsville College friends
Amos Lemmon of Coryden arrived today to visit his former roommate George Jones, living three miles southeast of town. They will attend Hartsville College reunion on Thursday, recalling their 1869 and 1871 student years and lasting friendship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Lemmon
Coryden
Hartsville College
George Jones
Hartsville
Local man returns from California wheat farm
Charles L. White has come home from a trip to his Tu LaRe California wheat farm where he harvested 200 acres at an average of 25 bushels per acre. He traveled via the Northern Pacific to Seattle. White had owned the California farm for about twenty years and lived there previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. White
Tulare
Cal
Northern Pacific
Seatle
Mr. White
California
Indiana Assessments Rise Over 24 Percent in 1920
The 1920 Indiana personal property assessment totals 1,259,159,080, up more than 24 percent from 1919. Seven counties gain over 50 percent, two fall, with railroads banks and corporations driving much of the rise. Decatur County up about 1.5 million reflects statewide tax-law effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Marion
St. Joseph
Bartholomew
Shelby
Rabets
Fayette
Franklin
Ripley
Jennings
Decatur
Decatur County
State Tax Board
Funeral for Stella Maple Held Tomorrow in Connersville
Mrs Stella Mae Maple age 25 of New Pennington died Sunday morning at 4 15 at her mother Mrs Dalles Green’s home on South Monfort Street Death from tuberculosis. Survived by husband Elmer Maple mother-in-law father Edward Ross sister Mrs Lester Cornett brother Oscar Ross Funeral services at 2 pm tomorrow at her mother’s home conducted by Rev W H Reynolds Burial follows at South Park
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Mae Maple
New Pennington
Dalles Green
South Monfort Street
Elmer Maple
Edward, Ross
Dayton, O
Lester Cornett
Connersville
Oscar Ross
W. H. Reynolds
South Park
Louis Boyce Re-Enlists for Army Service
Louis M. Boyce son of Mr and Mrs Will Boyce of east of town reinlisted after a prior discharge from Camp Kearney California He departed for Indianapolis for a final examination The re enlistment was arranged by a special recruiting party with the First Division stationed at Lake McCoy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis M. Boyce
Will Boyce
East of Town
Camp Kearney
California
Indianapolis
Boyce
Lake McCoy
Indianapolis Man Killed in Auto Wreck Near Lowell Bridge
Morton Thornton about 24 died early Sunday when the car carrying five Indianapolis men struck the end of the Lowell bridge over White River northwest of Columbus. John Barger suffered a broken arm and injuries and was treated at Bartholomew County Hospital. Other occupants Frank Holland and Harry Kaiser survived with non fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Morton Thornton
Indianapolis
Lowell Bridge
White River
John Barger
Bartholomew County Hospital
Frank Holland
Harry Kaiser
McCardle Family Prepares Move to Lafayette
Mrs. Robert McCardle and sons Forest and Robert plan to move to Lafayette so the boys can attend Purdue University. Mr. McCardle will continue working postal routes on the Chicago and Cincinnati line. The community expresses regret at their departure after several years in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert _McCardle
Forest
Robert
Lafayette
Purdue University
McCardle
Chicago
Cincinnati
Donnell Family Reunion Planned at Kingston
The Donnell family reunion will be held at Kingston on Tuesday August 17. Preparations are under way for another grand time and details of the program will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnell
Kingston
Mrs Sanders and Miss Robison Visit Gilmore Relatives
Miss Kathleen Sanders and Miss Adelaide Robison are guests of Miss Robison's Gilmore relatives at Liberty Union County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Sanders
Adelaide Robison
Gilmore
Liberty
Union County
Opening of Sam Shirk road in Clinton township
Report notes unfa vabled appointment of S J Jackson Henry Dravis and William J Miller as viewers for the opening of a proposed highway in Clinton township known as the Sam Shirk road. The action details unclear due to fragmentary text but concerns sighting of road project review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Jackson
Henry Dravis
William J. Miller
Clinton Township
Sam Shirk
Indiana Sheep Herd Boost as Quarter Ends June Thirty
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations and George C. Bryant, statistician for the U S Department of Agriculture, report the June 30 livestock quarter shows cattle and hogs down while sheep rise. Cattle on farms total 1,612,000, up 1.6 percent from March 31. swine total 6,12,000, up 10.2 percent. sheep 1,216,000, up 14.9 percent from 1,058,000. Females for breeding and those for market also shift, but overall sheep gain remains modest in meat value terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Geo. C. Bryant
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Overman to Speak on Things Fundamental at Baptist Meeting
Rev I C Overman pastor Greensburg Baptist to address the Flat Rock Baptist Association in Richmond on the subject Things Fundamental The ninety eighth annual session runs August 10 and 11 Attendees include Mr and Mrs Edgar Blackmore Mrs Lizzie Alexander Mr and Mrs Freeman Sasser and Rev S E Welch of Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Overman
Greensburg
Farmers' Association Appropriates Fifty Dollars for Legion Jubilee
H C Reid of the Indiana Federation of Farmers' Associations spoke to the Decatur County Association board at County Agent Joseph Ireland's office. Twelve directors attended and approved a $50 appropriation for the American Legion grain and products show tied to its jubilee in the city August 23 to 28. The board unified in support and Reid proposed improvements and feasible plans likely to be carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Reid
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Decatur County Association
Joseph Ireland
American Legion
Legion
Reid
Decatur
Businessmen to Feast with Farmers at Rushville Banquet
Rushville business men entertained Rush County farmers at a banquet. The farmers announce they will return the compliment on September 17 with a grand feast of fried chicken and other delicacies. The event aims to build better community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Rush County
Pitkin Leads Union Service as Higley Ill
Dr A H Pitkin spoke at the union service in the Presbyterian church after Mrs R C Higley fell ill and prevented her husband from delivering the sermon. Rev A H Pitkin led an unexpected but enjoyable service with the Presbyterian choir providing music. Ministers will be away next Sunday so no meeting is scheduled, likely resuming August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Higley
YMCA Pool Closed For Cleaning Brief Shutdown
The swimming pool at the YMCA will close for a few days to undergo cleaning and be put into good order, delaying regular access until the work is complete.
Circus Visit Highlighted by Daily News Rep in Indianapolis
N. G. Swails served as the Daily News representative at the Barnum & Bailey show in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Star noted that children never outgrow going to the circus, remarking on the enduring appeal of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Swails
The
Daily News Today
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Greensburg native visits town for first time in 22 years
A Decatur County man born within ten miles of Greensburg and who has lived there all his life entered the St. John and Guthrie store Saturday evening and said it was his first visit to Greensburg. He marveled at the courthouse tower tree and called it a wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Decatur County
St. John & Guthrie
Court House
Huegel divorce suit cites cruelty and custody dispute
Robert Huegel filed in circuit court for divorce from Clara Huegel and custody of sons Robert age 4 and George age 2. He alleges cruel treatment and neglect including cooking refusal, late hours and illicit relations confessed by two men. Children reside with Huegel parents on South Broadway. attorney George W. Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huegel
Clara Huegel
Robert
George
William Connelly
Joe Brogan
Huegel
Toney Huegel
South Broadway
George W. Bruce
Seymour Newspapers Consolidated In Seymour
Jay C. Smith, proprietor of the Seymour Republican, bought the Seymour Democrat plant and will operate a single paper in Seymour. Smith, son of a former Adams Baptist minister, has long worked in Hope and Seymour and is regarded as an able publisher. Last week four newspapers consolidated at Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay C. Smith
Seymour Republican
Seymour Democrat
Mr. Smith
Adams
Hope
Seymour
Franklin
Decatur County Farmers Attend Poland China Hog Sale
A group of Decatur county farmers will attend the Poland China hog sale at Perry Shelton's farm near Manilla tomorrow. The Shelton farm is known for its high quality stock and the event typically draws many county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Perry Shelton
Manilla
Shelton
Car Stolen at Rushville Reported by Authorities
Rushville police received a Saturday night call around eleven about a Ford being stolen. Investigators found no trace of the vehicle after checking the area and surrounding routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Airplane Over Greensburg Sparks County Fair Mystery
An airplane circled Greensburg this afternoon before landing in Frank R. Robbins field half a mile south of town. The purpose of the visit could not be learned and authorities could not confirm the aircrafts destination amid county fair activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Frank R. Robbin
First Granddaughter Born to Carr Family in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Wallace Carr of Indianapolis welcomed a six pound baby girl named Norma Jean on Wednesday afternoon at Deaconess hospital. Mrs Carr was formerly Miss Elsie Wood of this city. This is the only granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W M Wood of West North street, who are excited. Mrs Wood, the mother of Mrs Carr, is in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Carr
Indianapolis
Deaconess
Norma Jean
Eisemann Multitasker Shines In Pulse & Porter Profile
Jacob C. Eisemann, a veteran worker at Pulse & Porter, is featured in Leslie's Weekly August 14. The article paints him as a mild man who doubles as a planing mill foreman and farmer. He keeps precise farm records and praises his Jerseys, noting a cow earned him $300 when she was ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. Eisemann
Pulse & Porter
Leslie’s Weekly
L W. W.ism
J. C. Eisemann
Peace treaty with Turkey signed in France
The peace treaty with Turkey was signed at 4 08 o clock Tuesday afternoon in Severs France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severs
France
Turkey
Billy Sunday heads to Winona Lake to defy Friday the 13th
Evangelist Billy Sunday arrives at Winona Lake for an August 13 launch of his Camp Meeting. He vows to confute superstition about Friday the 13th and asserts strong hometown support as thousands are expected to attend the crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Winona
Jack
In Memoriam Pauline Jackson
In loving remembrance of our little darling Pauline Jackson who died August 8 1918 aged one year one month and three days Earth has lost its look of gladness Heaven seems to us more bright Since the spirit of our darling Took its happy homeward flight Elias and Maud Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Jackson
Earth
Heaven
Star of Hope Poem For Missing Soldier Hatfield
In memory of my husband Erwin S. Hatfield killed at Chatteau Thierry two years ago on August 10 1918. A tiny ship in the sky anchors a golden star lamp in his window, a light unto my feet. We wait until we meet again, the Star of Hope shineth through sorrow and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin S. Hatfield
Chatteau Thierry
Evansville Boy Killed by Car While Playing
Evansville 6 year old Joe Lindenschmidt died after being struck by an automobile in front of his home. Nearby Rockport 12 year old Joseph Forsythe was killed when the car they rode in overturned. companion Lloyd Thurman was injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Joe Lindenschmidt
Joseph Forsythe
Rockport
Lloyd Thurman
Funeral Services for Mrs. Florence Richey Held in Milroy Church
Mrs. Florence I. Richey 65 died yesterday at her Milroy home after a brief asthma illness. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM at the Milroy M E Church with Rev F M Westhafer and Rev C C Cross officiating. Burial will follow in Milroy cemetery. She was born Florence Harris before marriage. Her husband died four years ago. Surviving children are Mrs P Z Tompkins of Milroy and Walter G Richey of Arlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence I. Richey
Milroy
Milroy M. E
F. M. Westhafer
Arlington
C. C. Cross
Advertised Letters in Greensburg Ind Post
Aug 10 1920 public notice lists names H D Brown Dallas Hursing Boyd Songer Louis Timmons Rollen Quinn Dona Bell Becky Craig and others awaiting pickup at Greensburg Indiana post office. R RAY HAMILTON Acting Postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Ind
H. D. Brown
Dallas Hursing
Boyd Songer
Louis Timmons
Rollen Quinn
Dona Bell
Becky. Craig
R. Ray Hamilton
Mrs Mary Etta Barns Dies After Illness at 59
Mrs Mary Etta Barns aged 59 died this morning at 7 at the home of her brother William H Smith of Clarksburg after a lingering illness of dropsy. Survived by brothers William H and James Smith a sister Mrs Hale Linville of Batesvill and two nieces Mrs John Earls and Miss Maude Pierce. Funeral Thursday by Rev Eugene Lewis pastor of the Christian church. Burial in Clarksburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Etta Barns
William H. Smith
Clarksburg
William H
James Smith
Hale Linville
Batesvill
John Earls
Maude Pierce
Eugene Lewis
The
Christian Church
Clarksburg Cemetery
City Tennis Club Finals Set On Opening Day
County Agent Ireland Emmett Stevenson and Miss Dorothy Beem organize a tourney at East Main street club grounds on Aug 20 21 23 with an entrance fee of fifty cents. Preliminary games Friday and Saturday, finals Monday during American Legion Jubilee opening pageant. Prizes include tennis shoes cash and rackets. Games called at three o clock each afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Emmett Stevenson
Dorothy Beem
City
East Main Street
American Legion
Legionnaires
Donald Davidson
Era
Clarksburg White Sox Challenge Local Amateur Base Ball
The Clarksburg White Sox a sixteen year old junior team offers to book 20 games with county teams in their class. They play only Saturdays and have no game scheduled for Saturday August 14. They seek contact with Greensburg Sunday school players and the Greensburg Y to defend their claim as amateur champions of Decatur County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Five receive Red Cross and co degrees in Greensburg
Five candidates Dr. P. C. Bentle Daily Powell Eldo Pavy R. W. Peterson and E. E. McCammon received Red Cross and co degrees in Christian Masonry at Greensburg Commandery No. 5 Knights Templar. Greensburg Chapter No. 8 R A M will meet tonight for Royal Arch work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross and Co
Asylum of Greensburg
Knights Templar
P. C. Bentle
Daily Powell
Eldo Pavy
R. W. Peterson
E. E. McCammon
Greensburg
Boys Plan Picnic After Losing Ticket Contest
The Standard Bearer society girls beat the boys in a church ticket sale for a benefit show at the K. of P. theater. The losers, a boys group, intend a Geneva Cave picnic to entertain the winners next Thursday as agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Bearer Society
The
Methodist Church
K. of I
Geneva Cave
Local Men Take Ride in Visiting Airplane
The airplane visiting the city yesterday afternoon landed at Frank Robbins field south of town. Mr. Robbins and Carl Keell described rides with the pilot who spoke to people on the street. Mitchell recalled flying about 3000 feet high above misty clouds with no vistas below and no danger felt at any time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robbins
Mr. Robbins
Carl Keell
Mr. Mitchell
Mrs Geiger Visits Mrs Dennison in New York
Mrs Geiger of New York City stopped here today to visit Mrs Melissa Dennison while en route from a visit in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Geiger
New York City
Melissa Dennison
Chicago
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Meeeting
Chautauqua
Ford
Nebraska
Little Folk
Veda Gaunt
Stella Maple
Louis Boyce
Baptist Meeting
Farmers’ Association
A. H. Pitkin
Nate
County
Seymour Newspapers
Edison
Billy
Memoriam
Elias and Maud Jackson
City Club
Clarksburg White Sox
Templar
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