Christian damage suit heard in circuit court
William Christian administrator of Carrie Christian's estate sues E. E. Lewis and Standard Oil for injuries causing death. He seeks 10000 damages claiming gasoline misused led to fatal burns at Milford on March 18. Jury sworn. about twenty five Milford witnesses expected to testify. local and Indianapolis attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Christian
Carrie Christian
E. E. Lewis
Standard Oil Company
Milford
Dr. Crawford
Christian
Wickens
Osborn
Hamilton
George W. Bruce
Tremain and Turner
George Bruce
E. G. Amos
T. F. Thackery
Lucian Ryle
Loren Doles
John Koer’gkramer
Herschel McKane
Matt Meek
Frank Thompson
Allen Martin
Aged Hartsville Man Dies at Home
Orlando Williams aged 66 died at his Hartsville area home at eight this morning after two and half years of ill health. He was a farmer and former livery barn operator for about twenty years and a member of the K P lodge. Survived by his wife Jennie Braden and sons Felix Fay and Jason, two brothers Homer and J D, and sisters Mrs Ida Wright and Mrs Belle Brown. Funeral time to be announced. He was well known in Decatur county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Williams
Hartsville
Williams
K. of P. Lodge
Jennie Braden
Clay Township
Felix
Fay
Jason
Homer
J. D
Zenas
Ida Wright
Texas
Belle Brown
Ilionis
Decatur County
Marion West Former Resident Charged in Manual Training High School Collapse
Marion West, former Greensburg resident and engineer for It tenbach Stone Co of Indiana polis, was arrested yesterday in connection with the collapse at Manual Training high school that killed two and injured many. Carl Itten vice president and David Carroll foreman are named in the case as responsible for the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion West
Ittenbach Stone Company
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Garland Milling Company
Big Six
West
Carl Itten
Ice
David Carroll
Corotter
Thorp Family Moves to A. D. Martin Property
Clyde Thorp and his family plan to move tomorrow from the Christian farm at the edge of Sandusky into the A. D. Martin property in Sandusky this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Thorp
Christian
Edge
Sandusky
A.D. Martin
Greensburg News Christmas Fund Sees Growing Support
The Greensburg community reports early generous donations to the News annual Christmas fund. Recipients include Roy C KaNouse Gar- land Milling Co Harry Hillabold Rerenes Tmi and St. John and Guthrie among others. Supporters pledge amounts ranging from one to five dollars highlighting ongoing local giving to spread holiday joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Roy C. KaNouse
Garland Milling Co
Harry Hillabold
St. John and Guthrie
Greensburg Daily News
Bayhamilton
Pulse & Porter
We Are
Indiana publishers order twenty five tons newsprint
Ed Hancock, Indiana distribution commissioner, ordered 25 ton car of flat newsprint from Meade Mills at Sault Ste Marie to Indianapolis and then to other depots. Thirty three papers in the state will receive paper, saving about three to five cents per pound and roughly $2000 total. An additional car may be sent in ten days as price is attractive. movement not contemplated at organization time in 1921. Meade Paper Company of Dayton, Ohio released the loads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. J. Hancock
Indiana
Meade Mills
Sault Ste Marie
Shus
Idiana
Meade Pa Oy Company
Dayton
Ohio
Local High School Faces Tough Aurora Clash Friday
The Friday December 3 game at the high school pits the local team against Aurora high, a rematch after Aurora’s narrow win last year. Aurora is upbeat after beating Columbus last Friday and aims to translate momentum into a hard fought fracas. A second team curtain raiser might precede the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Columbus
Knights of Columbus Rabbit Fry Details
Details for the Knights of Columbus rabbit fry outline events for De llur county. The fry runs Thursday through Saturday with the main event Monday night December 6 at 7 00 in the St Marys school basement. George H Menzie Jr chairs and urges rabbits be sent in by Monday morning. Charles E Link is head chef and several out of town Knights are expected for a large attendance. Knights urged to bring a guest eligible for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dellur County
C. Ra
St. Mary’s School
George H. Menzie Jr
Charles E. Link
Regular Meeting of Literary Society at G H S
The Literary Society of the G H S met for its weekly session with most members present. Talks by Dorothy Boling Kenneth Glidewell and Albert Russell on college life pleased all. Herschell Davis contrasted a person to a male. Prof McAllister solo Dorothy Vrane reading and Margaret Turner piano piece received appreciation. The social committee led the rest of the evening. The group shows growing interest with new members joining each meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society of the
Dorothy Boling
Kenneth Glidewell
Albert Russell
Herschell Davis
Prof. McAllister
Dorothy Vrane
Margaret Turner
Missionary lecture draws large Methodist church audience
A large crowd at the Methodist church attended a stereo view lecture by Miss Daily on missions in Asia. J W Besch operated the projector, with Miss Kate Haas singing and Dr Pitkin offering prayer as Miss Cora Self led the program highlighting foreign, home, and stewardship work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Methodist
Miss Daily
J. W. Besch
Orient
Kate Haas
Pitkin
Cora Self
Local Woman Victim Of Unfortunate Accident
Mrs. Will Zetterburg, who underwent tonsil and adenoids surgery at Methodist hospital on Friday, returned home Monday evening. While being moved from the operating room to her room she fell from her cot and sustained a severe cut on her foot, and remains under care from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Zetterburg
Methodist Hospital
Knights of St. John Lodge Plans Large December Meet
The Knights of St. John lodge will hold a big December ninth meeting with a record class expected for the first degree. Six new applications at an enthusiastic session join eight prior, totaling fourteen. A 31‑member degree team and new equipment will showcase a more impressive ceremony. Officials Leo G. Schu and John Goebel along with visitors from Mulhausen Shelbyville Batesville Hamburg and Oldenburg will attend. A rabbit supper by Charles Link will follow. The lodge has grown from 82 members on January 1 to 126 now, aiming for 150 by year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of St. John Lodge
Leo G. Schu
John Goebel
Mulhausen
Shelbyville
Batesville
Hamburg
Oldenburg
Charles Link
Link
Court approves bonds in admin sale and letters case
Milton administrator petitions to sell real estate with appraisement by Eubank and Swan at 2000 dollars. Bond of 4000 dollars approved. In Edkins estate Leni Edkins seeks letters of administration. bond 1000 dollars approved. Rich Shoe Co. v Donnell as T N Donnell and Son. answer filed denying complaint. Tichenor v Armstrong. conversion suit with 700 dollars claimed. defendant answers denying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
David Doggett
A. F. Eubank
Andy Swanso
Pierce P. Edkins
Leni P. Edkins
Rich Shoe Company
James S. Donnell
T. N. Donnell and Son
Plaintiff
Alphonse Tichenor
Cassius Armstrong
Owner of Surgeon’s Kit Located and Returned
I Carl Mitchell located the owner of a found surgeon's kit after Dr Smullen of Mays identified the instruments as his. The kit was forwarded to him this afternoon. Other local notes mention Miss Drusilla Moss teaching in Kingston, Mrs Ben Woolverton and Victoria returning from West Baden, Mrs John Rolfes and son visiting, and residents John Demoss, J Towler, and Her echel Minary driving to Indianapolis to acquire new Fords for Powell agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Carl Mitchell
Rush County
Smullen
Mays
Rushville
Mr. Mitchell
Drusilla Moss
Kingston
Mary L. Humphrey
Clarksburg
John Demoss
J. Towler
Herechel Minary
Indianapolis
Powell Agency
Realty Transfers Spur Local Land Deals in Township Sales
Robert L. Scott transfers 28 acres in Fugit township to Irene Roland for 6300 dollars. David Lee Wilson transfers a lot in Adams to Everett E. Smiley for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Scott
Irene Roland
Fugit Township
David Lee Wilson
Evertt E. Smiley
Adams
Veteran Hose Driver Takes Leave of Absence
William Withers veteran driver of the hose wagon at the city fire department has taken a leave of absence due to illness. He plans to fully recover before returning to duty James Withers will act in his capacity during the absence and at city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Withers
Withers
James Withers
Record 101 Game Law Arrests in Indiana Week
Indiana officials report 101 arrests for alleged game law violations during the week of November 14 to 20, a new record. November 6, 1916 saw 306 arrests with 96 percent convicted. Cal Corbett was among passengers arriving in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Department of Conservation
Cal Corbett
Masons Dedicate Hall After Redevelopment Celebration
Lois Chapter No. 147 hosts a reception for Masons and families marking the reopening of a redecorated hall. About $500 was spent on carpet and decor with over 200 attendees. Frank Donnell led a program featuring solos by Mrs. Marine Kercheval and others, plus talks by W C Pulse and Ehrhardt. Canteen goods to Franklin Masonic Home filled two barrels.
Dollings Company Hosts Club Dinner in Decatur County
The Dollings Co investment brokers of Columbus, represented by G W Lanham and Walter Crisler, hosted 200 patrons at a Christian church banquet in Decatur County. Ona Engle and Walter Ehrhardt provided music as Benham of the Dollings spoke after Mayor McCoy’s representative M C Jenkins welcomed attendees. The event filled the Sunday school auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dollings Co
Columbus, CO
G. W. Lanham
Walter Crisler
Decatur County
the Christian Church
Loyal Daughters Is
Ona Engle
Walter Ehrhardt
Benham
M. C. Jenkins
McCoy
Austria Elected League Member by Commission in Geneva
The Associated Press reports that Austria was unanimously voted a member of the League of Nations by the commission in Geneva and that the assembly is expected to ratify this action. Austria joins as a newly elected member following the commission’s decision on December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of Nations
Associated Press
Geneva
Austria
Commission
Columbus Withdraws From Legion League
At a Columbus American Legion basketball meeting the club decided to withdraw from the Fourth district league due to long road trips caused by a league schedule rearrangement at North Vernon. Other items note Ir a G Stark family Florida trip report rebuttal and several local social visits and illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus American Legion
American Legion Basketball League
North Vernon
Weather forecast for Indiana fair to night and Thursday
The Indiana forecast calls for a cold night especially in the extreme north portion. Temperatures will drop and wind remains light with improving conditions expected Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Legion Auxiliary Organizers Meet in Idanapolis
Thirteen organizers of the American Legion women's auxiliary met in Idanapolis to plan a membership drive through January 18 when a state convention for auxiliary members will be held and a state auxiliary organization formed. Eligibility includes mothers sisters wives and daughters of Legion members or of men who died in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idanapolis
Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion
American Relief Drive Sags for Armenian Help in Decatur
The Woman's Relief Corps leading a Decatur county drive reports weak response to their clothing appeal for Armenian sufferers. They keep the G A R hall open daily this week urging the public to aid starving, poorly clad children facing a cold winter. Clothing is as necessary as food to help them endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Decatur County
G. A. R. Hall
Yecatur County
Fugit Farmers Elect Officers At Clarksburg Meeting
The Farmers' Federation of Fugit township met at the Odd Fellows hall in Clarksburg to elect officers for the year. Frank Beall was chosen president with Jesse Humphrey as vice president, Robert Scott secretary, and Joe Harvey treasurer. Membership drive reports show strong farmer turnout and an anticipated 50 percent Cretennship membership. The regular meeting will rotate among Clarksburg Kingston and St Maurice, and plans target Kingston Community hall for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Federation of
Fugit Township
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Clarksburg
Frank Beall
Jesse Humphrey
Robert Scott
Joe Harvey
Kingston
St. Maurice
Peculiar accident dislocates knee in bed
Mrs. R. A. Huber of North Michigan Avenue dislocated her left knee this morning while turning in bed. Dr. Kercheval treated the limb and she rested comfortably this afternoon. Her husband Mr. Huber was recovering from a broken wrist from a recent failed car crank attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Huber
Michigan Avenue
Kercheval
Huber
Frank Self Loses Barn in Boone County
Frank Self, former San dusky resident and county farm superintendent, reports his barn and all contents including an auto were burned on his farm near Advance in Boone County on Saturday. He lives in Advance and was visiting here last August. Friends regret his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Self
Sandusky
Boonie County
Advance
Self
Card of Thanks for Birthday Wishes to Mrs Lemasters
Mrs. Winifred Lemasters expresses gratitude to friends who remembered her on her birthday with kind thoughts and greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Lemasters
Psi Tota Xi Dinner and Meeting at Miss Doles Home
The Psi Tota Xi sorority hosts a dinner and then a business meeting at the home of Miss Helen Doles on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psi Tota Xi
Helen Doles
Perkins Buried This Afternoon in Connersville
Word from Connersville reports little progress in the investigation of James Perkins death. The body was found Sunday night and theories have been exhausted. The bullet hole in clothing suggests not a close range shot, weakening mistaken identity. Funeral services were held at 828 East Main Street with Dr. A. H. Pitkin officiating and burial at South Park Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connersville
James Perkins
East Main Street
A. H. Pitkin
South Park Cemetery
Elephants Slogan to Washington Inauguration Ride
Decatur county Republicans weigh sending the Elephant Drum Corps to the March 4 inaugural in Washington. The Columbia Club may join, with $55 railroad and Pullman likely, plus other expenses to be detailed. A committee plans another meeting to confirm how many can go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elephant Club
Washington
Decatur County
Columbia Club
Henry Bonner
Ed Hancock
Hancock
Elephant Drum Corps
Greensburg
Case Filed Over Unpaid Note for Farm Equipment
Decatur County Co operative Mercantile Company filed a civil suit against Ralph Misner and Erice Misner seeking 245 dollars on a note. The complaint states a spreader was purchased and the note remains unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Co-operative Mercantile Company Today
Ralph Misner
Erice Misner
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Christian Damage
Standard Oil Co
Greens
Burg
the News
Methodist Church
Knights OF ST. John
Circuit Court News
Ben Woolverton
Miss Victoria
West Baden
John Rolfes
Harry
Millhousen
Raymond Dwenger
North of Town
Christian Church
Legion League
Ira G. Stark
Florida
Mark Twain
William Sericht
Ton
Horace McDonald
Lenora Slaughter
Ruth
Westport
A. L. Tucker
John Persinger
Nellie Gardiner
Mrs
A. L. Jessup
John Low
Alert
Organizers OF
Legion Woman's Auxiliary Meet
Armenia
Near East
Fugit Farmers
Flect Officers
Farmers Federation of
Boone County
Perkins
Republicans
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