Jubilee fair to replace Decatur county fair August 23 28
The American Legion Jubilee at Decatur county lists premiums for farm products sewing and culinary work with livestock judging Thursday and contests ending Sunday Aug 28. Rules require 1920 grown items entries per exhibitor one per section and advance entries by phone. livestock grain seeds vegetables table luxuries and flowers are judged with prizes awarded across multiple classes and ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Decatur
Joseph Ireland
Decatur County Agricultural
Go" Shanklin
Purdue University
Deratus Covery
Tate Fale
A. W. McCracken
Inez Richardson
Tragic railroad fatality in Holton claims prominent druggist
At six PM Thursday in Holton the well known druggist Mr Rockefellar was killed while crossing the B O railroad track. He read a letter from his adopted deaf daughter who did not hear the train. The pilot smashed his head. Jesse Jarrard rushed to aid but he died instantly. A widow and adopted daughter survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockefellar
Holton
Jesse Jarrard
Local Social Notes From Clarksburg and Nearby
E S Lewis dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alex Burns. Henry Terhune and children visit Abe Morford family. Thelma Beall returns from Evansville. Logan, Lewis, Boling visit Madison Indiana. Georgia Powers hosts birthday party. Will Jolliff visits from California. Lee Conant family from Indianapolis visiting. Will Thomas of Greensburg visits Ed Fee family. Carl Smith Cincinnati and Moore family Andersonville visit J L Smith. Beagles family to Portland Oregon. J W Hite visits Ayrend family. Ed Stout and Nelas Stout visit Abe Monford family. Harry Hackman from Dayton visits Margaret Walters. Thelma Beall and Inez Shuma attend YWCA convention in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Emmert reunion at Less Emmert’s home. Various local visitors and dinners mentioned. E S Fee entertaining Greensburg and New York visitors including Cordellia Donnell family and Lyman family. Kingston, Uniontown, and Greensburg links noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Lewis
Alex Burns
Henry Terhune
Milroy
Abe Morford
Thelma Beall
Evansville
Mary Logan
Sandy Lewis
Nancy Boling
Madison
Ind
Georgia Powers
Will Jolliff
California
Lee Conant
Indianapolis
Will Thomas
Greensburg
Ed Fee
Carl Smith
Cincinnati
Geo Moore
Andersonville
J. L. Smith
Fred Beagles
Robert
George
Portland
Ore
J. W. Hite
J. M. Ayrend
Laverne
North of
Town
Ed Stout
Nelas Stout
Fairmount
Abe Monford
Harry Hackman
Dayton
Charlie Roemeer
C. M. Real
Pouseville
Bealls
Glen Ogle
E. S. Fee
Cordellia Donnell
Cora
Charles and
Cyrus
J. F. Lyman
Dorothy
New York City
W. J. Sturgis
Uniontown
Chester Hamilton
Edith
Amanda
Kingston
Howard Fee
Harriet Ann
Oldfather Family Reunion Held in Dayton Ohio
Henry Short and his brother Frank Short visited from Illinois to attend a Dayton Ohio Oldfather family reunion at the Country Club yesterday. About 150 attendees enjoyed the event with relatives from Decatur County including James Tumilty F M Allison and Henry Neidigh of St Paul. The Cartmel family of Waldxon also figures among connected kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Short
Frank Short
Jasper County
Illinois
Oldfather
Dayton
Ohio
Country Club
Decatur County
James Tumilty
F. M. Allison
Henry Neidigh
St. Paul
Cartmel
Waldxon
County Judge Names Four Rutherford Daughters Wards
Judge Alonzo Blair of Shelby county circuit court on Saturday designated Goldie Helen Mable and Fern Ruth erford as wards of Shelby county board of children's guardians. They were committed to Gordon orphanage in Shelbyville and their father William Rutherford was ordered to pay six dollars weekly for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Blair
Shelby County
Goldie
Helen
Mable
Fern Rutherford
William Rutherford
St. Paul
Board of Children’s’ Guardians
Gordon
Shelbyville
Taylor Family Hits Lake Region For Long Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Hugh Taylor with daughters Miss Helen and Miss Sarah Louise Dille left Colon Michigan yesterday for a lengthy motor journey through the lake region after a week of fishing success at Colon It was their first trip to the place but they expect it will not be their last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Taylor
Helen
Sarah Louise Dille
Colon
Mich
Taylors
Pool Room Opened at Decatur Hotel Building
Will Morris has opened a pool and billiard parlor in the basement of the Decatur hotel building and will also serve soft drinks. Tobacco cigars and cigarettes will be handled in connection with the business. The room has been newly papered and painted which adds considerably to the appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Morris
Decatur Hotel
Engagement announced at Tri Kappa party
The engagement of Miss Mary Ainsworth to Roy Rutherford was announced at the Tri Kappa Sorority meeting at her home on Saturday afternoon. The couple plans a September wedding. Guests included Miss Dorothy Lyman of Upper St. Clair and Miss Hazel Thomson of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ainsworth
C. B. Ainsworth
Roy Rutherford
Tri Kappa
Mary and
Roy
Dorothy Lyman
Upper St. Clair
N. J
Hazel Thomson
Indianapolis
Kokomo Man Strikes Rich Oil Find in Kansas Field
Joel J. Porter of Kokomo Indiana, formerly Greensburg, is described as very lucky after Eldorde Kansas reports a single oil well near his 240 acre land block yields 2 000 barrels daily. At a speculative $2 500 per barrel, the well could be worth about 5 000 000 dollars, signaling immense wealth for Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel J. Porter
Kokomo
Kansas
Joel Porter
Greensburg
Eldorde
Kan
Porter
Coal shortage hits Greensburg as miners strike ends
Greensburg faces a coal shortage amid a strike by Indiana and Illinois miners. The Meek Ice Coal Company reports barely enough fuel to operate while Nad ing elevator also runs short. Officials say relief unlikely until miners return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Indiana
Illinois
Meek Ice Coal Company
Humphrey Linville couple wed in Presbyterian manse
Burney Humphrey of near Clarksburg married Mary Linville daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Linville near Springhill Saturday evening at the Presbyterian manse. Rev W H Reynolds officiated. The couple has many friends in the county who wish them happiness in their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphey
Stock hogs topic chosen for Washington Township meeting
Walter Bonner W F Cole and Henry Christian Sr have been named to present on raising stock hogs. The Washington Township Farmers Association hosts the meeting with free admission and broad farmer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bonner
W. EF. Cole
Henry Christian
Washington Township
Complaint on Note Before Judge and Jury in City Hall
The case of J. D. Wathen against Ernest Watson on a $25 note is heard before Squire Grant and a jury in the city hall. George W. Bruce represents the defendant and Settle and Hilton represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Wathen
Ernest Watson
Squire Grant
George W. Bruce
Settle & Hylton
Americans Win 17 Points at Olympic Meet
American hurdlers swept the 400 meter hurdles final in Antwerp led by Frank Loomis of the Chicago A. A. C. who won in 54.0 seconds, setting a new world record by one second. J. K. Norton of Olympic Club San Francisco took second with A. A. Gash of Notre Dame third as George Andre of France followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loomis
Antwerp
Associated Press
United States
Frank Loomis
Chicago A. A
J. K. Norton
Olympic
Sanrancisco
A .A. Gash
Notre Dame
George Andre
France
Monfort Will Probated In Circuit Court
The will of Franklin P. Monfort was probated in circuit court today. It leaves all property real and personal, including rights and demands, to his widow Annette Montfort. The will, drawn April 27 1895, was witnessed by E R Forsyth and Geo P Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin P. Monfort
Annette Montfort
E. R. Forsyth
Geo. P. Shoemaker
Property transfer and travel notes from North Vernon to Chicago
Mattie Webber transfers a lot in Newpoint to Joseph Larrison for 65 dollars. A party including Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Rutchback and their sons Raymond and Austin of North Vernon and Mrs. Frances Felgener of St. Louis pass through en route by motor from North Vernon to Detroit Canada and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Webber
Joseph Larrison
Newpoint
Cecil Rutchback
Raymond and
Austin
North Vernon
Frances Felgener
St. Louis
Detroit
Canada
Chicago
Shriners Meet Attendees From Greensburg at Franklin
Greensburg residents attended the Shriners day at the State Masonic Home in Franklin yesterday. The group included Mr and Mrs Walter Crisler Mr and Mrs Edgar Ware Mr and Mrs Claude Wyant Mr and Mrs Sherman Brown Mr and Mrs Harry Ainsworth Roy Rutherford Miss Mary Ainsworth James H Lanham and Parker Doyle.
Oil Truck Overturns. Driver Harry Pleak Unhurt Near Slabtown
A Western Oil Refining Company truck driven by Harry Pleak turned over Saturday afternoon near Slabtown. Pleak escaped injury as 500 gallons of gasoline remained in the tank. A block and tackle from Auto Electric Service had to assist to move the truck from the ditch, after the truck was crowded off the road while passing another machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Oil Refining Company
Harry Pleak
Slabtown
Auto Electric Service Company
Greensburg Tennis Association Announces First Annual Tourney
The Greensburg Tennis Association invites players to enter by noon Tuesday August 17. Entry is 50 cents and fees are due at the County Agent Ireland office. Play begins Friday at 2 a.m. with draws determining match times. Events include boys under 20 singles and doubles, ladies singles and doubles, and men's singles with prize selections across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Tennis Association
County Agent Ireland
Local men arrested in poker raid on Pullve fort site
Seven local men were arrested in a surprise raid by Chief Meek at a hall on West Wain streets during a poker game. Each faced fines of five dollars in police court, totaling over one hundred six dollars. The operation was described as a coup in a campaign to curb gambling in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullve
Taylor Brod
A Fort
West Wain
Meek
Furprise
Soares
Guy Cromwell Funeral Held in Fairfield
The funeral for Guy Cromwell was held at Fairland with attendees including Mrs. Cliff Meek and children Harold and Marjorie of this city, Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Johnson of Letts, and Ed Johnson of near Westport. Cromwell reportedly suicided Friday night by drowning after suffering mental unbalance following the loss of seventy head of hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Meek
Harold
Marjorie
P. M. Johnson
Letts
Ed Johnson
Westport
Guy Cromwell
Fairland
Saltcreek Township Farmers Picnic Highlights Schoolyard Event
The Saltcreek Farmers Access conducted a Saturday picnic in the Newpoint school yard with games for boys and girls and speeches by County Agent Ireland and Professor Elmer C. Jerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltcreek Township
Saltcreek Farmers’ Accessation
Newpoint
Ireland
Elmer C. Jerman
Will Attend Reunion of 68th Regiment in Athens
Rev and Mrs Stanley R Grubb of Athens Ga Mrs Elizabeth Grubbs and granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Miller of Ipolis expected to arrive tonight to join Mrs Belle Campbell and Mrs Sue Kemble for a reunion of the 68th regiment at the M E church tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley R. Grubb
Athens
Elizabeth Grubbs
Elizabeth Miller
Ipolis
Belle Campbell
Sue Kemble
68Th Regiment
M. E. Church
Local travelers visit Cincinnati Zoo
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howe and daughter Beulah Mae along with Harry Miner Miss Lottie Black Miss Cordin Har wood and several couples spent yesterday in Cincinnati visiting the Zoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howe
Beulah Mae
Harry Miner
Lottie Black
Cordin Harwood
Harry Black
Elmer Cotterman
G. C. Clippinger
Will Espy
Albert Armstrong
Cincinnati
Zoo
Revival Draws Largest Crowd at St. Paul Tent Meeting
A weeklong revival at St. Paul under a big schoolyard tent drew one of its largest crowds to date. United Brethren services included union Sunday Schools, a noon basket dinner, and afternoon and evening sessions. Rev. Powell led with Evangelists Towne Carter Fruth Bassett Alrey Kendricks assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
United Brethren Church
Powell
Towne and Carter
Shelby County
Fruth
Herbert Bassett
Alrey
Kendricks
Milford
Mrs Wildman Bruised After East Main Street Collision
Mrs John Wildman suffered painful bruises when a buggy carrying her and her husband was struck by a car driven by Charles E Link of this city Sunday at 7 15 p m on East Main street. The buggy axle broke and the couple were thrown to the street. she was treated at the I and C traction station by Dr I M Sanders and was recovering today. The Wildmans live two miles southeast of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wildman
Charles E. Link
East Main Street
Mr. Wildman
Mrs. Wildman
Well Known Farmer Injured Near Downeyville
William A. Applegate a prominent farmer living one mile north of Downeyville in Decatur county was injured Sunday morning when struck by an automobile on the road by his home. He suffered bruises and will be confined to his home for several weeks. Dr. C R Bird reports he is recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam A. Aplegate
Downeyville
Decatur County
C. R. Bird
Mr. Applegate
Milroy
Lee
Views of Beautiful State Park to be Shown at K of P Theater
The Taley Be pictures featuring views of the Beautiful state park will be shown Tuesday and Wednesday at the K of P theater. The event, attended by several thousand people, includes National Chairman Hays and Senators McCormick and Watson among others in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hays
McCormick
Watson
K. of P
Local social notes and visits in Batesville and Greensburg
Mrs. Fred Wolfe spent Monday in Batesville. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Puttman hosted Mrs. Lon Bentz of Indianapolis and Miss Dora Klimper of Cincinnati last week. Ed Baas of Indianapolis spent the week’s end with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baas. Mrs. Charles Stilwell returned to Indianapolis after a two week visit with James McDermott and family. Mrs. Adam Shazer is on the sick list. E. C. Timmerman of Batesville was here on business Tuesday morning. Reed Dowden left for Kalamazoo Michigan. Maurice Wolfe spent Monday in Greensburg. Miss Naomi Price went to Greensburg Monday. Lavon Marlin visiting her sister here. Margaret Swango now in charge of the Schlosser Bros. cream station in the former Starks Jewelry store. J. Jager of Greensburg was here on business Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolfe
Batesville
J. J. Puttman
Lon Bentz
Indianapolis
Dora Klimper
Cincinnati
Ed Baas
Fred Baas
Charles Stilwell
James McDermott
Adam Shazer
E. C. Timmerman
Reed Dowden
Kalamazoo
Mich
Maurice Wolfe
Greensburg
Naomi Price
Lavon Marlin
Margaret Swango
Schlosser Bros
Starks
J. Jager
Tillsons Return From Month-Long Midwest Trip
Mr and Mrs C D Tillson and daughters Florine and Marguerite returned Sunday night from a month long motor trip to Niagra Falls and through Michigan and northern Indiana They camped near Milford Kisciusko county for fishing at Turkey Lake and report a fine time at every step of the journey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Tillson
Florine
Marguerite
Niagra Falls
Michigan
Indiana
Milford
Kisciusko County
Turkey Lake
Farmer Ben Riley Hopes Fifth Operation Clears Carbuncle
Ben T. Riley a west town farmer was taken to the Methodist Hospital this morning for a fifth operation on an illness caused by carbuncles. The procedure will be on his foot, and despite months of trouble his general condition is improving and doctors hope for a complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben T. Riley
West of Town
Methodist Hospital
Shriners Start Music Program for Home Boys
The Shriners Murat Temple Band and chanters began a drive at the State Masonic Home in Franklin to form a boys band. They gave an initial $100, later raised to $325 on the spot, to fund music lessons and a music program at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shriners, Murat Temple
State Masonic Home
Franklin
Mae
Rotary Club Receives Greeting at Meet
The Rotary Club heard expressions of appreciation from members and accepted Ira Miller’s invitation to the farmers' picnic next Thursday. A committee of Roy Kanouse, Robert St John, and Charles Woodfill was named to handle details. Will Pulse urged aiding the American Legion with Jubilee contributions and Kurt Zotlerake spoke. Louis Eward of Indianapolis was the guest of the chair while aera Guthrie chaired the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Cherson
Pater
Rotary
Ira Miller
Roy Kanouse
Robert St. John
Charles Woodfill
Will Pulse
American Legion
Kurt Zotlerake
Louis Eward
Indianapolis
Aera Guthrie
Farmer Suffered Hand Injury From Hay Fork Incident
Vivell Hite was injured at his farm north of here when a large hay fork fell on his right hand while he was handling hay. The accident occurred later in the day during hay work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivell Hite
Here
Taken to Hospital After Illness for County Mechanic
John L. Evans a leading county mechanic was taken seriously ill Saturday and rushed to Methodist hospital Sunday night on the 10:10 train. He underwent an operation at 12:40 a.m. and his son Clarence reported this morning that he had revived from anesthesia and was resting as well as could be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Evans
Methodist Hospital
Clarence
Soldier's Burial Planned for Rushville Soldier
Mrs. Edith McKee Crager of near Andersonville learns Private Raymond Hamilton, the first Rush county soldier to die overseas, is en route to Rushville for burial. Hamilton died December 3, 1917, from measles and pneumonia as a member of Battery B 115th Field Artillery Rainbow Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith McKee Crager
Andersonville
Raymond Hamilton
Rush County
Rushville
Hamilton
115 Field Artillery
Rainbow Division
18 Cent Beet Sugar Is Predicted by Wyckoff
Indianapolis Aug 17 Prediction of 18 cent beet sugar by November has been made by Stanley Wyckoff fats price commissioner. One reason is that Indiana and neighboring states will be producing beet sugar by mid October. California beet sugar is quoted at 19.80 per hundred. Wyckoff added there is no chance for a drop in cane sugar and advised consumers who plan to can to lay in a supply now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Stanley Wyckoff
Fats
Indiana
Adjoining
California
Farm parcel near Greensburg sold for 13500 dollars
The Rosetta M. Garver farm of 89 12 acres four miles southwest of Greensburg was sold today to Will Ramer for 13500 dollars. Habig agency handled the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosetta M. Garver
Greensburg
Will Ramer
Habig Agency
Paterson and Burns Wed in Columbus Ring Ceremony
Gernnie M. Paterson of Acton and Miss Mary K. Burns of Hope were married in Columbus yesterday by Rev. W. H. Book at the Tabernacle church. The ring ceremony was performed and the mothers of the couple were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gernnie M. Paterson
Acton
Mary K. Burns
Hope
Columbus
W. H. Book
Columbus’ Tabernacle’ Church
Former Greensburg Teacher to Represent Cleveland Tractor in Europe
Former Greensburg High School vocational teacher Prof. Joe Ray, who resigned last year, has worked as a farm demonstrator for Cleveland Tractor Co. in eight states. He will attend the International Tractor Demonstration Lincoln Trial near London in the third week of September and then study farm conditions in France for three weeks. Mrs. Ray and their daughter will visit relatives in Pataskala, Ohio, until his return around December 1, after which they will move to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Ray
Cleveland Tractor Co
Chicago
England
London
France
37th Indiana Volunteers to Hold Reunion in Local Church
Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler secretary and Milton G. Moor president announce the annual reunion of the 37th Indiana volunteers to be held at the Methodist church here on Wednesday September 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Crisler
37Th Indiana Regimental Association
Milton G. Moor
37Th Indiana Volunteers
Legion Jubilee aims to raise funds for Decatur home
Will Pulse Will Woodfill and Harry Hillabold lead a Legion Jubilee committee August 23 to 28 to fund a future American Legion home in Greensburg Decatur county. Two new members Barney McCoy and William Parker were initiated. Volunteers are urged for fair week duties and advertising. Tickets for airplane rides and other features are available through Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pulse
Will Woodfill
Harry Hillabold
American Legion
Decatur County
Greensburg
Decatur
Legion
Barney McCoy
William Parker
Pierson
Karl Zoller
Initiation Event Planned for County Lodges on Sep 28
Decatur Lodge No 103 Odd Fellows held a lively booster meeting with 100 plus members. Noble Grand Harry Robbins aims to build the term into a strong era for the order and plans a large initiation night with Grand Master Will Ehrhardt and State Assembly officers. The lodge, with nearly 400 members, expects broad participation and a subsequent gathering at Vernon with Home and related officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Lodge No. 103
Odd Fellows
Harry Robbins
Odd Fellowship
Will Ehrhardt
Decatur Lodge
Vernon
Siehe
State Assembly
Tax Assesment Surges Across 12 Counties This Year
Assessment notices show a horizontal rise in personal property taxes across twelve counties this year, affecting businesses and individuals. Officials cite uniform evaluation methods and stronger asset valuations as the key drivers of higher bills in many districts.
Indiana board orders 1920 personal property tax increases
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners issues orders raising 1920 personal property assessments in 12 counties to 100 percent. Increases range 5 to 20 percent by county, applying to entire counties and adding about 9.5 million dollars to total assessments. Railroad property remains at 10 percent as originally assessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners
Boone
Davies
Gibson
Mongomery
Posey
Warren
Jackson County
Newton
Vigo
Johnson
Supreme Court
State Board
Adams Man Leaves for Canada to Visit Friends
Oliver M. Martin of near Adams departed today for Drinkwater Canada where he lived for nine years before returning two years ago. He plans to visit friends and oversee a threshing outfit and noted wheat cutting has just begun there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver M. Martin
Near
Adams
Drinkwater
Canada
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Boquet
Clarksburg
Tri- Kappa
Monfort
Shriners
Westain and
Meafort Streets
Fairfield
Will Atend
Trbueweriong
Batie
Rema
Her Wenting
Farmer
Wyckoff
Europe
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