Greensburg Masons Install Officers and Local News Glimpse
In 1847 Greensburg Lodge No. 36 publicly installed officers with I. T. Gibson as Master and Philander Bamilton as secretary in J. F. Stevens grove. Major E Barrow acted as marshal while Rev. John W Sullivan delivered the Grand Chaplain address. The event drew a large crowd and dinner followed at the Presbyterian church. The item also notes seminary leadership changes, county government reforms, and local business updates including St Omar Hotel refit, mule trades, photography on paper, and sheep farming progress published across Greensburg and surrounding counties.
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Greensburg
J. F. Stevens Grove
I. T. Gibson
Philander Bamilton
Decatur County
E. Barrow
Laurel
John W. Sullivan
M. E
Presbyterian Church
J. Fitzgerald
Washington Hall
J W.moody
Silas Stewart
Decatur County Seminary
A. M. Hunt
Soldiers Celebrate Veterans Reunion in Shelbyville
The Shelbyville News reports a Thanksgiving reunion of Civil War veterans from Indiana's sixth district at the courthouse. About fifty veterans and as many G A R ladies attended as state leaders Col Welsh and Col J R Fessler spoke, with Mrs Major Glenn among notable W R C speakers praising patriotism and the G A R.
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Shelbyville
Sixth Congressional District
Court House
H. B. Sherman
Greensburg
Sherman
Col. Welsh
O. A. Sommers
Kokomo
J. R. Fessler
Indianapolis
Major Glenn
Shoplifters Arrested After Gloves Found
Two women, described as gypsies, were arrested Saturday after visiting Boston store and Earhart & Smith. They initially refused search, but gloves and a bar of soap were found on one, linked to a theft by a traveling band arriving that morning.
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Earhart & Smith
Boston
Milroy Boys Defeat Westport 24 to 17 At Home
Milroy high school hosted Westport Friday night in Modern Woodmen Hall where Milroy defeated Westport 24 to 17. Westport lineup included C Scripture Charley Keith Bob Wright William Fesler Russell Burns captain. Milroy lineup featured Loren Martin Clyde Ryse Claude Harrison Reed Crosby Hop Thomas with Jesse Strode as referee. A return game is planned at Westport.
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Westport
Milroy
Milroy High School
Woodmen Hall
Milroy Boys
Wesport
C. Scripture
Charley Keith
Bob Wright
William Fesler
Russel Burns
Burns
Charley Updike
Loren Martin
Clyde Ryse
Claude Harrison
Reed Crosby
Man Injured in Hunting Accident Near Westport
James Jeff, of Westport area, was hunting with James McFall when his rifle discharged while trying to dislodge skunks. The bullet hit Jeff in the abdomen. He was taken home and Dr. Hill, of Westport, said the wound is serious with slim chances of recovery.
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James Jeff
Westport
James McFall
Jeff
Hill
Broken Camp Halts Pike Work North of Hills Corner
Reed and Thomson abandon winter camp and quit work on the pike until spring. The move leaves much of the road north from Hills Corner in poor condition after grading. Milroy Press reports on the disrupted road project and potential travel delays.
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Reed & Thomson
Hills Corner
Milroy Press
Pike Contractors Meet Organizes Indiana Public Improvements Association
A meeting of road contractors at the Denison hotel Sunday afternoon organized the Indiana Public Improvements Association with about seventy five paid members. Led by R. C. Hillis and A. H. Barnes, Cass county actions aim to modify the Supreme Court ruling voiding the three mile gravel road law and clarify bondholder and contractor rights under the decision. The group urges a special legislative session to address road law, with committee work to proceed and a leading Indianapolis attorney to represent members.
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Indiana Public Improvements Association
Denison Hotel
R. C. Hillis
A. H. Barnes
Logansport
Cass County
Supreme Court of
Stillwell
Smith Vs. Board
Committee On
Indianapolis News
Home Talent Entertainment at Baptist Church
Church event filled Monday night with home talent organized by church ladies. Sunday school orchestra performed, Steve Fraser played violin, Pearl Williams sang, Mills Henry and Florine Hunter duet, children recited and sang, playette Run Susan Jones closed. Event successful, funds added to church exchequer.
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The
Baptist Church
Steve Fraser
Cecilian Recital Shown at Christian Church
The Cecilians presented their annual recital at the Christian church Saturday night before a large audience of music lovers. Two choruses of superior merit performed and Dwight Murphy sang while Rev. J. F. Fraser played violin solos. The program was directed by E. D. Donnell with thanks to president Miss Margaret Miller and committee members Miss Emma Donnell and Miss Florine Hanter.
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The
Christian Church
Dwight Murphy
J. F. Fraser
E. D. Donnell
Margaret Miller
Emma Donnell
Florine Hanter
Brewing Firms Continue Beer Sales Despite Law Ruling
Report notes local brewing agents in Columbus instructed to keep selling beer to consumers, claiming the law restricting wholesaler to consumer sales is invalid and that defiance will be tolerated by company policy. The story cites the Columbus Republican.
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Supreme Court
Columbus Republican
Temperance Sermon Delivers Soul Stirring Plea at First M E Church
Rev Biddle pastor of the First M E Church preached a soul stirring temperance address Sunday night to an appreciative audience. The sermon was enthusiastic and pleasing with praise for the preacher.
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Biddle
M E
M. E
Batterton's Complete Line of Boys and Girls Books
Our line of boys' and girls' books for 25c is very complete this year. BATTERTON'S.
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Batterton's
Antiquities Theme Marks Research Club Meeting
The Research Club held a Saturday afternoon gathering with about twenty five guests plus members. Hostesses were Mrs J H Christian and Miss Eula. The program featured piano solos, readings and papers on American Antiquities and The Francisan Missions. A social hour with refreshments followed. Next meeting planned with Mrs Ed Doles.
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J. H. Christian
Eula
Helen Coles
Ollie Gilham
Margaret Kessing
Ben Hur
Minnie Porter
The
Francisan Missions
Ruby Eward
Mary Ardery
Ed Doles
Four-Year-Old Dies of Burns at Home Near Millhousen
The four-year-old daughter of Henry Fonseth and his wife died Sunday morning after Saturday burns from a stove incident. The mother suffered burns while trying to save her child and remains under care in critical condition. Funeral services were held Monday at the German Lutheran church in Slabtown with burial in the church cemetery.
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Henry Fonseth
Millhousen
Big Damage Suit Filed Against Greensburg City
John M. Owens through Tremain and Turner sues Greensburg for 5000 dollars claiming injuries from a November 11 fall on East Washington Street sidewalk near S. Fr. Minear home. Hole filled with leaves caused a break in his right hip and other injuries. The suit is described as of unusually high interest.
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John M. Owens
Tremain &Turner
Greensburg
Owens
East Washington Street
S. Fr. Minear
John W. Owens
South Side
Sisters Arrive Unannounced to Visit Dr and Mrs Robison
Surprised by Sisters five sisters arrived Saturday evening to pay Mrs Robison a short visit. The visitors were Mrs H McGrath Noblesville Mrs Charles Dean Indianapolis Miss Annabel Emma and Adelaine Gilmore Liberty.
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Warren Robison
H. McGrath
Noblesville
Charles Dean
Indianapolis
Annabel
Emma
Adelaine Gilmore
Liberty
City schools and Young Men's Club plan gymnasium
Trustees from the city schools and the Young Men's Club will build a gym and club rooms on a vacant lot opposite the west end school. Frank Hazelrigg owns the lot and offers it for 2000 under conditions. Dr Curtis Bland chairs a new board with George Erdmann Prof Jerman Dr C B Ainsworth and John Russell.
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Young Men’s Club
West End
Curtis Bland
George Erdmann
Jerman
C. B. Ain
Bee Buzzing in Bonnet Prompts Sixth District Fight
Horace C. Skillman an attorney from Greenspurg visited the city on Friday with a strong one-term stance concerning Judge W. O. Barnard. He joins Republicans in the Sixth district who expect a tough renomination for Barnard, planning to field a candidate in every county to rally behind Watson. Shelbyville News.
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Horace C. Skillman
Greenspurg
Golden Rule Store to Open by Ira E. Wonn on East Main
Ira E. Wonn has rented the large room in the Throp building on East Main street, formerly John Link, and will open a new grocery store in a few days named the Golden Rule Store. Wonn brings years of grocery experience, previously with Robbins & Co. wholesale grocery house, and is well known locally, expected to secure steady trade from the start.
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John D. Wilson
Greensburg
Franklin Street
Rawlin
Joseph Cotton
M. E
Platt Wicks
Rawlins Place
John Rogers
Westport
Greensburg House
Rogers
Square
Ira E. Wonn
Throp
East Main Street
John Link
Wonn
Robbins & Co
Woon
St Paul Couple Wed in Covington Ceremony
St Paul residents William Dolan and Miss Gertrude Miller wed in Covington Kentucky on Sunday at 2 PM officiated by ex Postmaster Carlisle, brother of Secretary Carlisle. They returned to St Paul to begin housekeeping that evening amid well wishes from friends.
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William Dolan
Gertrude Miller
St. Paul
Covington
Carlisle
the Treasury
John G. Carlisle
St Paul
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McCollough & Menefee
Board of County Commissioners
Thomas Power
Seth Lowe
Henry S. Burk
R. R. Cooley
St. Omar
Alex Mullen
Napoleon
Ripley County
Fifth Indiana Regiment
Jim Lane
Flatrock Baptist Association
Salem
Henry Lurber
Mignon Boaz
William Miller
John C
Fourth Indiana
Vera Cruz
Morgan L Payne
Lieut
van Dooren
Ira Williamson
Indiana
Abram Hendricks
Aaron G. Stout
J. F. Stevens
Senate
Safe Tucker
Mr. Bryan
Conover
O. F. Dillier
M. D. Tackett
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Pike Contractors
Home Talent Entertainment
the Research Club
Young Men's Club
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