Standard Established 1885 Greensburg Publisher Notice
The rusted clipping notes Braden and Hancock as publishers in Greensburg Indiana with a weekly Friday issue at 7. The address is West Main Street and contact numbers 1402 and toll 6. Subscription rates show 2.00 per year in Indiana and 2.50 outside Indiana with payment in advance. American Press Assn New York. Entered as second class matter.
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Braden & Hancock
Indiana
American Press Assn
New York
Greensburg
County Horseshoe Championship Draws Crowds at Lake McCoy
Four Decatur County townships compete in a county horseshoe pitching contest during a farmers picnic at Lake McCoy. Saltcreek led by Henry Swango and Frank Thackery defeats Clinton township 21 to 15, while Washington township with Loren Hunter and Louis Morgan loses 21 to 18 to Adams. Saltcreek and Washington advance to finals. Swango nails a decisive ringer as the crowd cheers.
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Decatur County
Lake McCoy
Lake Front
Washington Township
Loren Hunter
Louis Morgan
Greenburg
Ernest Allison
Pat” Shine
Adams
Saltcreek Township
Henry Swango
Frank Thackery
Clinton Township
George Gookins
Frank Marlow
Saltcreek
Washington
Revival Opens at Adams M. E. Church
Rev R Stanley Hendricks pastor of Adams M. E. church with Rev Ulrey of St Paul conducts revival services at Adams. A large audience attended the opening session last night with song services before the sermon each evening. Public invited.
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R. Stanley Hendricks
Adams M. E. Church
Ulrey
St. Paul
Adams
Boys chase pig on public square during Jubilee misadventure
A pig wandering the public square startled youngsters as they chased it on bicycles. The owner was unknown but the event seemed linked to the Legion Jubilee, with the animal appearing to have mixed up dates.
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Pic
Public
Miss Hazel Harker Hurt Attending Church Picnic Swing
Miss Hazel Harker of this city was slightly injured last evening when she fell from a rope swing at the Cave pleasure grounds near Geneva. She suffered a painful abrasion of the left knee but was otherwise unhurt. She was attending a picnic given by the Standard Bearers of the Methodist church.
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Hazel Harker
Cave Pleasure Grounds
Geneva
Miss Harker
Methodist Church
It’s a Girl Born to Rev and Mrs Fred Young
A fine baby daughter was born this morning to Rev. and Mrs. Fred Young of Westport.
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Fred Young
Westport
Local boy heads to Mansfield for position with Aultman-Taylor
Robert Haas leaves today for Mansfield Ohio to take a fine post with the Aultman-Taylor Machinery Co. He recently returned from a three year stint as field clerk in the U S army and served overseas eighteen months.
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Robert Haas
Mansfield
Ohio
Aultman-Taylor Machinery Co
Haas
U. S. Army
Road crossings cleared to reduce accidents in Decatur county
Road superintendents in Decatur county focus on removing obstructions at crossings to improve drivers’ view. Most recent accidents occur at crossings in country, town, and city. Lewis Lines in Adams township reports significant danger reduction after targeted clearance efforts.
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Decatur County
Lewis Lines
Adams Township
Meek Family Motor Trip Heads to Morning Sun Ohio
Mr and Mrs Mar Meek and Mr and Mrs Adam Meek depart for a weekend visit in Morning Sun Ohio. They are joined in Rush county by Mr and Mrs Orton Meek of Mays Station and Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart of Shelbyville.
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Mar Meek
Adam Meek
Morning Sun
Ohio
Robert Wilson
Rush County
Orton Meek
Mays Station
Robert Stewart
Shelbyville
Farm Near Alva Reed Farm Sells High Price
The Alva Reed farm, 112 miles west of town, containing 102 acres, sold for 23000 to M. M. Bainbridge and son Harry from Edward Kelly of Spring Hill. Possession is Sept 1. The tract, once owned by Jacob Stewart and later by William Myers and P. T. Lambert, borders Bainbridge 120 acres. The combined 222 acres form a premier land tract.
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Alva Reed
Town
Edward Kelly
Spring Hill
M. M. Bainbridge and
Harry
Mr. Reed
Mr. Kelly
Jacob Stewart
William Myers
I O O F Home Invites Torrens Show Guests
Announcement by S J Rossiter says the I O O F home is invited to the Torrens show Tuesday afternoon. This is the second invitation from Rossiter since his visit. Newsies will be entertained Monday night meeting at the News office at seven.
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S. J. Rossiter
The
Torrens
Rossiter
Newsies
James N Bush 75 Dies. Three Sons Survive
James N Bush aged 75 of St Paul died early today after a long illness. A veteran of the Civil War, he was once a Greensburg resident who moved to St Paul forty years ago and worked as an oreman at the W. W. Lowes stone quarry. His wife preceded him in death. He leaves three sons William Mason and Lowe Bush. Funeral Sunday with burial at Paul Hill.
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James N. Bush
St. Paul
Greensburg
W. W. Lowes
William
Mason
Lowe Bush
Paul Hill
Profiteering Charge Against Greensburg Grocer
A Decatur county farmer accused a local grocer of profiteering after selling apples for four cents a pound to one buyer while a customer later was charged ten cents per pound. The farmer alerted Chief of Police Meek and urged action to stop such practices.
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Decatur County
Meek
Moderation Asked of Mannix, Report Says
London August 20 The vatican in Rome directed Archbishop Mannix of Melbourne Australia to moderate his treatment of British political questions. A British official message from Rome reported the expostulation urging restraint in his remarks.
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London
Rome
Mannix
Melbourne
Australia
Young Farmer Suffers Peculiar Accident Near Liberty
Albert Johnson, a well known young farmer living one mile east of Liberty church, is lame after a strange mishap. He sprained his foot last winter while driving horses, seemed to recover, then it grew lame again and X rays revealed a broken bone in the instep.
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Albert Johnson
Liberty Church
Sefton Elected President Of Decatur County Farmers Group
Henry Sefton chosen president for coming year with Will R Pleak as vice president and Marion Elliott as secretary treasurer. Retiring officers include Ralph Donnell Pleasant Doles and M M Carter. County agent is Joseph C Ireland. Township boat race postponed as boats unavailable.
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Henry Sefton
Will R. Pleak
Marion Elliott
Decatur County Farmers’ Association
Ralph Donnell
Pleasant Doles
Ice
M. M. Carter
Joseph C. Ireland
Rushville Farm Sells 332 Acres for 149 An Acre
Theodore Reed of Rushville sells 332 acre farm near town to Jasper D. Case for 149 per acre. Personal property brought 4502.40 total 56970.40. Auctioneer sale completed. Reed to sell his residence at public sale tomorrow. He is well known locally.
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Theodore Reed
Rushville
Jasper D. Case
Reed
Inman Addresses Farm and City Unity At Lake McCoy
Hon. Ben R. Inman, secretary of the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, told 1000 farmers and 1000 city folk at Lake McCoy to unite for common goals. Purdue professor J M Fryer spoke on Farmers Federation and improving rural life. Myron E Cole presided. He urged keeping peace between classes, boosting farms with better schools and roads, and preventing urban drift.
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Lake McCoy
Ben R. Inman
Indiana Chamber of Commerce of
Indianapolis
Mr. Inman
J. M. Fryer
Purdue
Farmers’ Federation
Myron E. Cole
Tech
Republic
Saint Paul
Inman
A Vote of Thanks From Greensburg Groups
The Greensburg Business Men's Association and the Rotary Club are thanked for their splendid attitude in making the Greensburg picnic a success. The note praises rural play and recreation support and hopes this spirit leads to better understanding of community needs in Decatur County.
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Greensburg
Community Dinner Guests and Local News Notes
Clarksburg social rounds include Bussell and Dobyns hosts with Elwood and Irvington visitors. Mrs Emmert hosts Berenice Beggs and relatives. several local family movements, travels, and small events update the week.
Sunday ends revival at Winona Lake tabernacle dedication
Rev Billy Sunday and Mrs Sunday left Winona Lake for Hood River Oregon to resume vacation after dedicating the new tabernacle. He refused a 1698.21 fee and returned it to the committee. nearly 7 000 in donations earlier and over 18 000 collected in a week all dedicated to the building fund as thousands respond to the sawdust trail.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Billy” Sunday
Hood River
Ore
Winona Lake Tabernacle
Altho
Sunday
God
Red Star Oil Boosts Local Investors In Kansas Field
R C Kanouse returned from Florence Ga where Red Star Oil Co has a rich well producing about 2000 barrels daily. Joel J Porter of Kokomo owns 240 acres where a 2000 barrel a day well was struck in 112 miles of his farm. The pool spans Marion Butler Chase Elk Greenwood counties about a mile wide and 100 miles long. Oil reaches 2500 feet deep at a cost of one dollar per foot. Local investors in Red Star look to recover losses from previous Decatur county ventures.
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R. C. Kanouse
Florence
Gan
Red Star Oil Co
Joel J. Porter
Kokomo
Greensburg
Kansas
Marion
Butler
Chase
Elk
Greenwood
Red Star
Decatur County
Hog expert visits Rush Decatur County sale planned
Rev. I. B. Morgan, renowned judge and breeder of Big Type Poland China hogs, conducts a three day tour in Rush and Henry counties judging 21 hog herds. He selects from each herd one to four hogs to enter in a public sale set for Rushville on Oct 5. Morgan spoke to the Shelby County Poland China Breeders Association urging opportunities for boys.
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I. B. Morgan
Rush
Henry Counties
Poland
Rushville
Morgan
Shelby County
China Breeders’ Association
Johnsons Expand Home Near Washington School
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of four miles southwest of town near Washington school house are adding four rooms and a second story. Recent heavy rains left the roof open causing water damage to the residence.
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Charles Johnson
Washington School House
Greensburgers Arrive in California State
Frank Baylor and Clio Mobley and family have reached Santa Ana California and are enjoying a fine time, according to a report received by Mr. Baylor's mother. It is presumed the McGannon and Whipple families, who left by motor route about the same time, are in the same area.
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Frank Baylor
Clio Mobley
Santa Ana
Cal
Mr. Baylor
McGannons
Whipples
Auctioneers Donate Tent To Legion For Week
Ernest McGee and son oversaw a 3500 dollar sale for E A Gibson south of town yesterday. They will auction 60 head of thoroughbred hogs at North Vernon on Monday and a Poland China sale for A C Stewart north of town on Tuesday. They donate their tent to the American Legion boys for the entire next week.
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Ernest McGee
E. A. Gibson
Thorogh
North Vernon
A. C. Stewart
American Legion
Rush County Family Returns to Meet Neighbors at Picnic
Art Meek and family from near Mays in Rush county joined a farmers' picnic with friends yesterday. They left Decatur county four years ago, found good luck in Rush, and were glad to reconnect with former neighbors and friends.
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Art Meek
Near
Mays
Rush County
Decatur County
State Superintendent Hines Visits Greensburg Decatur County
State Superintendent of Public Instruction L. N. Hines called at the News Office last evening and met Superintendent of Schools Crawley. He was en route to the Moore's Hill Chautauqua to speak on the consolidated school plan and said all roads to everywhere lead through Greensburg.
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L. N. Hines
Crawley
Hines
Moore’s Hill Chautauqua
Greensburg
Decatur County
former Greensburg man completes large Texas land sale
W. C. Bales of Marion Indiana sold sixteen sections totaling 10 240 acres of Texas land to P. H. Hill of Mooresville Indiana. The deal valued at 75000 in real estate and 25000 in cash was announced by C W Bange Son of Indianapolis real estate dealers. Hill owns land adjacent and is drilling for oil.
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Indianapolis Star
W. C. Bales
Greensburg
C. W. Bange & Son
City Trust Building
Indianapolis
Texas
Marion
Ind
P. H. Hill
Mooresville
Hill
New Purchase
Miracle Days Not Passed Elopement Near Milford
Reymond Johnson of near Burney and Miss Ruth Colvin of near Milford traveled to Newport Kentucky yesterday for a surprise elopement wedding. The couple’s daring move surprised many friends.
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Reymond Johnson
Burney
Ruth Colvin
Milford
Newport
Property Transfers Recorded in East Washington and City Lots
J Metley Covert transfers to Eugene A Rankin a lot on East Washington for 3500 dollars. Lucretia Levie sells to John Holland a lot in St Omer for 250 dollars. Albert Roberts conveys four acres in Westport to Louis W Worland for 1625 dollars. A B Trimble sells to R S Kennedy a Milford lot for 40 dollars. Nancy C Sempleton to Elizabeth Evans and others a city lot for 1525 dollars. Otto L Styers transfers city lot to James A Bailey and wife for 938.33 dollars.
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J. Metley Covert
Eugene A Rankin
East Washgton
Lucretia Levie
John Holland
St. Omer
Albert Roberts
Louis W. Worland
Westport
A. B. Trimble
R. S. Kennedy
Milford
Nancy C. Sempleton
Elizabeth Evans Et al
City
Otto L. Styers
James A. Bailey
Rotary hosts fifty Shelby county farmers at Elks Club
The Shelbyville Rotary Club entertained fifty farmers of Shelby County Thursday evening in the Elks club rooms. There were songs and speeches and a good dinner.
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Shelbyville
Shelby County
Elks Club
Ball Higden Bride United In Westport Ceremony
Miss Mary Higdon of Westport and Thomas N. Ball of Toledo were married at high noon today by Squire Creath with the bride’s mother as a witness. Mrs Havens traveled to Bay City to attend a gravely ill seven month old grandchild of Mrs Rabidean. Nell Havens accompanied her to Cincinnati.
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Ball-Higden
Mary Higdon
Westport
Thomas N. Ball
Toledo
Ohio
Squire Creath
T. O. Havens
Bay City
Mich
Emil Rabidean
Nell Havens
Cincinnati
Lee Bird to Take First Plane Ride in Jubilee Event
The Legion Jubilee committee announced Lee Bird will receive the first airplane ride when the aircraft arrives from Wabash Sunday morning. Several people are slated to fly over the city next week while John H. Porter, pilot in charge, will perform tail spins and nose dives above the court house attracting crowds.
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Legion Jubilee Committee
Lee Bird
Wabash
John H. Porter
Court House
Milroy Free Chautauqua to Return Next Year
Milroy residents plan another free Chautauqua after a financially successful outing. Attendance has been strong at sessions with thousands from nearby towns traveling to hear the programs.
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Milroy
Opening Day at Decatur County Teachers Institute
Monday marks the start of the Decatur county teachers institute with Superintendent Crawley securing notable experts. A. E. Winship of Boston and Prof. McMurry of Kansas State University are highlighted as top instructors, promising an unusually valuable week labeled Trustee's Day with sessions open to trustees, officials, and the public.
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Decatur County
Crawley
A. E. Winship
Boston
McMurry
Kansas State University
Hines
Dr. J. W. Turner Resigns at Madison
At Trinity church Madison the official board accepted the retirement of Dr. J. W. Turner as pastor. He announced earlier he did not expect future assignment here. His present tenure ends September 15 with the Indianapolis conference. Turner plans to continue in the ministry and accept any conference assignment. He has served 41 years in the Indiana conference and has moved only seven times.
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Madison
Trinity Church
J. W. Turner
Methodist
Indiana
Turner
Fisher Arrested on Train in Westport for Bogus Subscriptions
Martin Fisher age 19 of 1351 North Camel Avenue Chicago was arrested on a Big Four train near Westport by Detective Charles Neal. He faced questioning at City Hall over a chuck luck outfit and selling subscriptions for The Inland Farmer of Louisville without credentials. Police say a Westport farmer bought a subscription on the train and Fisher was jailed for further investigation as a suspected grafter.
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Martin Fisher
North Camel Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Westport
Charles Neal
Meek
Fisher
Louisville
Big Four
Neal
Births Surpass Deaths in Indiana First Half of 1920
Indianapolis reports that the state birth rate outpaced deaths by 2236 in the first seven months of 1920. July shows a birth rate of 20.8 per 100000 statewide with Howard County at 35.9 and Delaware at 13.3 percent. Greensburg records the highest July death rate at 29.7 percent while Bedford is 4.4 percent.
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Greensburg
Indianapolis
H. M. Wright
State Board of Health
Indiana
Howard County
Delaware
Bedford
Indianapolis Woman Injured in Waldron Train Collision
Mrs. Oscar Barngrover of Indianapolis was slightly hurt and Mr. Barngrover escaped injury when their truck was struck by a Big Four passenger train in Waldron on Thursday night. The engine stalled while crossing, leaving the tracks damaged beyond repair per Waldron officials.
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Oscar Barngrover
Indianapolis
Barngrover
Waldron
Brown County
Veteran Surgeon Raneehhoff Ailing In New York Villa
Word reaches here of the serious illness of Dr. Raneehhoff of Cincinnati at his summer home in New York. He is a veteran surgeon who has often been called upon for his medical skill.
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Raneehhoff
Cincinnati
New York
Sur
James Bowman 72 Dies at I O O F Home
James Bowman age 72 died at 10 o clock this morning at the I O O F home where he had been a resident for three years. He came to the home from Petersburg and is survived by a son and daughter living in Petersburg. His body will likely be shipped to his old home for burial.
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H. H. Bussell
Wm. Sales
Lola
Elwood
Emma Bussell
Bruce
Geo. L. Dobyns
Harry Moore
Lillie Moore
Irvington
A. T. Brock
Rushville
Albert Jr
Dorothea Dobyns
Vera Hite
Bufford Fightmaster
Clint Emmett
Berenice Beggs
Missouri
Adelia Debyns
F. E. Moore
Martinsville
Ira B. Hite
Delta Theta Pi Sorority
Susan Tarplee
Ferman Tarplee
H. H. Russell
Cincinnati
Sam Rhinehart
Ireve Briskler
Naoma
Ruth Brant
Shelbyville
Jas Moore
James Bowman
Petersburg
Amos Lopez Travels to Batesville on Business
Amos Lopez made a business trip to Batesville today, meeting local partners and inspecting potential opportunities for collaboration. He discussed market prospects and possible investment in regional ventures.
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Amos Lopez
Batesville
Foss Breaks Vault Records in Seventh AAU Meet
In Antwerp on August 20 Foss of Chicago shattered vault records at the Seventh AAU contest. He won the finals with a vault of 13 feet 5 18 inches, setting a new Olympic world mark.
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Antwerp
F Foss
Chicago
Foss
Eli Heavern Dies at Westport
Eli Heavern, 65, died yesterday morning at his home in Westport. He will be buried tomorrow afternoon at two o'clock from the Christian church with Rev. J. [illegible] to officiate. Death due to heart disease. A widow and many friends mourn the good man.
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Eli Heavern
Fr Christian Church
Rev. J
Harold Transou Suffers Facial Burns in Auto Garage Incident
Harold Transou was burned about the face while soldering on an automobile at the Hy garage on West Main Street. The injuries are not serious, and he was able to resume his duties afterward.
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Harold Transon
West Main Street
Tray
Secretary of Publicity League Names Davidson Associate
George E. Allen, allied with T. E. Davidson in law, was named secretary of the Louis vention and Publicity Sea ceeding T. R. Moss. Allen, a nephew of John Allen of Mississippi politics, came from Indianapolis after meeting with the Indiana Lipter of Commerce and already served as secretary last Monday. He previously worked in the production department of the Greater Terr Hatite Club.
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George E. Allen
T. E. Davidson
T. R. Moss
Alln
John Allen
Congress i
Mississippi
Indianapolis
Indiana
Commerce
Allen
Greater Terr
Hatite Club
Steamer Superior City Sinks After Collision North of Whitefish Point
The Steamer Superior City sank about 9 o clock after colliding with the steam L King four members of the crew including the captain Edward Sa Albion Mish were saved and 29 persons including one woman are believed lost in Lake Superior near Whitefish Point.
Trustees to Sell New Pennington Church Property
Trustees of the New Pennington Church plan to sell church property under consolidation terms. A one year disposal period allows bids, with Greensburg visitors Wagener L P Hart and W yam pursuing the sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Pennington Church
Newport
Point M. E
P M. FE
Wagener
L. P. Hart
Wyam
Greensburg
Sng
Newpoint
Memori an loving remembrance for Eliza Margar
Loving remembrance for Eliza Margar born October 12 1911 died 22 1919 aged seven years and ten days praising a cherished daughter and stating the family sorrow MR AND MRS HARRY P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darling Eliza Margar
Dei
Harry P
William Hobart Hampton Dead at Home
William Hobart Hampton son of Mr and Mrs Hampton died this morning at home between Sandusky and [burg] from summer complaint. Local obituary notes his age and family. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hobart Hampton Months
Hampton
Sandusky An Burg
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Lawrenceburg
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Logan and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Nowlin attended the celebration at their home in Lawrenceburg. Mr. and Mrs. Logan marked their fifty fifth wedding anniversary on October 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Logan
George Ewing
A. E. Nowlin
Lawrencebure
Mrs. Logan Brate
Marie Smith Appointed to Alteration Department
Miss Marie Smith serves in the alteration department of a local dry goods store, working within the linear construction of the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marie Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Thackery Cary
Somersek
Swango
ODD Fellows Home
Greensburg Grocer
B. R. Inman
Decatur County Farmer's Association
Clarksburg
Tabernacle
OWL
Decatur
California
Legion
Prof. McMurray
I. O. O. F. Home
Pole Vaus
Yeste
Harold Transou
Leagherly
Davidson
William Hobart HA
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