Funeral of Civil War Veteran George Brickler Held at Home
The death of George Brickler near Clarksburg at age 98 removes another Civil War veteran. He served in Co. G Seventh Indiana in 1861, wounded at Catletts Station in 1862, discharged 1863 due to disability. Funeral at his home with Rev. John Henry officiating. surviving Co. G members include Capt. Meek, Hightower, Jewell, and Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brickler
John Henry
Clarksburg
Brickler
Co. G
Seventh
Indiana Regiment
Catlett’s Station
Greensburg
Fugit Township
B. C. Shaw
W. C. Levert
Mart Richardson
John A. Meek
George Hightower
Allen Jewell
Joel Porter
Hunting accident injures Ohio man risking eye sight
John Vaske of Norwood Ohio spent Thanksgiving with relatives near Slabtown when a hunting accident left him severely injured. While pursuing game his brother George Vaske shot toward a quail and struck John in the face crippling the sight of his right eye. An X ray at Dr. Weaver’s office confirmed the eye injury. The victim, formerly of Slabtown, has many friends who regret the misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Vaske
Mills Avenue
Norwood
Ohio
Slabtown
Vaske
George
George Vaske
Weaver
Cincinnati
Shelby Infirmary Project Cost Near Eighty Five Thousand
The Shelby infirmary completed cost near 85 000 dollars as stated by Walter W Leslie county auditor. Decatur county children have been residents and several aged men from that county have stayed there in the past year. they were returned two weeks ago. The Shelby home was destroyed by fire a year ago and will be rebuilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
Walter W. Leslie
Decatur County
Shelby
Scipio Beats Westport 17 to 9 in High School Hoops
The Scipio high school basketball team defeated Westport 17 to 9 on Westport floor. Westport fought hard but could not overcome Scipio's lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scipio High School
Westport High School
Westport
Couple Given License to Wed in Decatur County
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk McKay this morning to Ira Fleetwood and Pauline Moorman. Ira is the son of Mr and Mrs A G Fleetwood, Pauline the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Moorman, both of Decatur county, and the couple are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Ira Fleetwood
A. G. Fleetwood
Pauline Moorman
Ben Moorman
Decatur County
Electrical window display at Etter and Trimnell store
A peculiar window display at Etter and Trimnell's shop features an elderly man demonstrating a “Keen Cutter” ax on a coon dog’s tail. The store also announced a new shipment of guns received today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etter & Trimnell
Tennessee Att orney Col Hyatt Praises Election Result
Col Hyatt of Knoxville, a leading East Tennessee Republican and guest of Editor James at St Paul, called at the News Office Friday and expressed pleasure at Tennessee’s election outcome. The state went Republican for the first time in a presidential year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Hyatt
Knoxville
Case Postponed in Smith v Huntington on Account
Jeffrey Smith sues Frank Huntington for $80.66 on an account and labor claim. The case, set to be heard yesterday before Squire Cre, was postponed to next Friday morning at an unspecified time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Smith
Frank Huntington
Squire Cre
Local business and social travel noted around Indianapolis
Shelbyville’s Tra Deweese visited yesterday for business interests while Ivar Aultman traveled to Indianapolis today. Mrs Al Thomas and Miss Barbara Zoellner spent time in Cincinnati and Indianapolis respectively with friends. Mrs Nona Lowe viewed Aphrodite at the Murat theatre in Indianapolis and John Demoss traveled there for the A P Powell agency. Sophia Pickers of Greensburg joined her parents near Millhousen for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Deweese
Shelbyville
Ivar Aultman
Indianapolis
al Thomas
Cincinnati
Barbara Zoellner
Nona Lowe
Aphrodite
Murat Theatre
John Demoss
A. P. Powell
Sophia Pickers
Greensburg
Henry Picker
Millhousen
Three Candidates for Outer Guard and Four for Medical Examiner
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P votes December 2 with three candidates for Outer Guard Harry Robbins Wayne Ainsworth Albert Schauffer and four candidates for Medical Examiner Dr Kercheval Thomas Douglas Bentle. Other elected officers announced plus four Page rank candidates. Old No. 148 aims for 700 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Robbins
Wayne Ainsworth
Albert Schauffer
Drs. Kercheval
Thomas
Douglas
Bentle
B. H. Kirby
C. C. Philip Stapp
W. C
Traction Firms Keep Present Milk Rates Indefinitely
In Indianapolis the Public Service Commission granted three traction companies authority to maintain current rates for milk cream and dairy products indefinitely. Without approval, rates would revert to old levels on December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Terre, Haute
Eastern
Indianapolis and
Cincinnati
Union Traction
Public Service Commission
Better understanding of Indiana fur laws shown by wardens
Indiana game wardens report far fewer skunks and fur-bearers penned up before open season, indicating improved knowledge of laws against keeping fur animals in captivity. It is lawful to catch during open season but holding for propagation requires a state certificate indicating captivity. Certificates designate fur farms and are inspected by division of fish and game officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Department of Conservation
Indiana
State Department
Division of Fish and Game
Local residents greet visitors and travelers during Thanksgiving week
A flurry of visiting relatives and friends filled the area as residents welcomed guests from Lafayette, Akron, Cincinnati, Dayton and Indianapolis. Travelers included Miss Laura Goyert, Mrs. J. M. Green, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Adams, with many stopping for visits at homes along North East street and nearby towns.
St Maurice Community News Notes Visitors and Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Charles Walke and their sons Earl and Leroy of Hamilton Ohio are visiting relatives in town. Thanksgiving dinner guests include Miss Emly Moorman Miss Catherine Quinlin and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Scheidler and their daughters. St Maurice church choir members hosted a party Wednesday evening with Mr Barnowsky organist arranging music and cards. Ben Kramer of Cincinnati visited relatives Monday and Tuesday. Alvita Kramer and Anna Berkheimer expect to return Saturday. Sickle and daughter and Miss Mary Mentkhause returned to Cincinnati after visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Minkhause. Mr and Mrs Joe Kramer and children Mary Louise and William were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Jesse Humphrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walke
Earl and
Leroy
Hamilton
Henry Moorman
Josephine
Emly Moorman
Catherine Quinlin
Cincinnati
Lawrence Scheidler
Dolores
Carola
Barnowsky
St. Maurice Church
Mr. Barnowsky
Tax Increase in Decatur County Totals 6 Percent
County auditor J. C. Barbe released figures showing 1920 taxes collected in Decatur County at 560,648.13 dollars, up 33,493.77 dollars or a little over 6 percent from 1919. Taxing units total 527,154.36 to 560,648.13, with 1921 anticipated to rise only slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
J. C. Barbe
Law Students Plan Drive to Fund Indiana University Dormitory
Indiana University law students and faculty announce a statewide campaign to raise $20,000 for a law dormitory. Dean C M Hepburn leads more than 500 alumni in the drive with county chairmen and committees. the plan includes buying and remodeling former dean A H Hoffman’s home to house about 100 students and provide dining and conference facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University Law School
Etain
Law School
C. M Hepburn
Dean Hepburn
A. H. Hoffman
Glenn Miller Dies at Home in Connorsville
Glenn Miller died at his Connorsville home on November 19 after a nervous breakdown. He is survived by his widow Pearl Meyer and their children Glenn Miller Jr and a daughter. Pearl Meyer is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Meyer of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Miller
Connersville
Miss Pearl Meyer
Ben Meyer
City
Glenn, Jr
Ducks Flown Report From Florida Infer Ducks Thicker Than Flies
E. E. Arbuckle received two cards from Garrett Sparks who travelled by Oldsmobile to Florida. Sparks reports seeing several alligators since arriving and notes one was close enough to shoot at while describing duck numbers as thicker than flies in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Arbuckle
Garrett Sparks
Florida
Lois Templeton Undergoes Tonsil Removal Operation
Lois Templeton daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Templeton of near Ewington underwent a tonsil removal operation Friday evening at St Vincent hospital. She is doing very nicely and will stay with her grandmother Mrs J C Crews for a few days after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Templeton
Harry Templeton
Ewington
St. Vincent Hospital
J. C. Crews
Property Transfers Record in Marion and Washington Townships
Mary F. Preuss transfers 40 acres in Marion township to Eber J. Oldham for 1050 dollars. Rose M. Garver conveys 89 acres in Washington township to Will A. Hamer for 15000 dollars. W A Minear sells a lot in Burney to William Osting and wife for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Preuss
Eber J. Oldham
Marion
Rose M. Garver
Will A. Hamer
Washington Township
W. A. Minear
William Osting
Burney
Indiana University Students Return After Thanksgiving Visit
Mrs. C H Zoller is ill with a nervous breakdown at her East Main Street home. A city nurse arrived today. Miss Mildred Emmiert and her guest Miss Dean Finch of North Liberty returned to Bloomington to resume studies at Indiana University after visiting Miss Emmert's parents for Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Zoller
East Main Street
Mildred Emmiert
Dean Finch
North Liberty
Bloomington
Indiana University
Miss Emmert
Miss Jennie Mister Hart Injured In Columbus Car Crash
Miss Jennie Misner of Alert Indiana was badly injured near Columbus when her car collided with an unknown Ford between the Tenth Street Bridge and Garland Brook Cemetery. The Misner vehicle, with eight occupants, was hurled into a ten foot ditch and left front wheel torn off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Misner
Alert
Ind
Columbus
Tenth Street Bridge
Garland Brook
Miss Mister
George Misner
Miss Misner
Mister
Brownie Welcomes Visitors From Greensburg at Lafayette
Walter Mhrhardt and Joe Miller of Greensburg visited Lafayette to see "Brownie" Arbuckle the bear. The bear greeted them with intelligence and friendliness, contrasting with other bears. Brownie, once a Greensburg resident, has adapted well and won local affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Mhrhardt
Joe Miller
Lafayette
Arbuckle
Greensburg
Fey Biddinger-Weds Floyd Fey at Methodist Parsonage
Miss Lola R Biddinger daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Biddinger married Floyd Fey son of Mr and Mrs J A Fey Saturday night at the Methodist parsonage with Rev A H Pitkin officiating. The couple, after a short wedding trip, will reside with the bride’s mother at the Portland Hotel flat east side of the square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola R Biddinger
J. L. Biddinger
Floyd Fey
J. A. Fey
Methodist
A.H. Pitkin
Elmo Douglas
Readywade
Minear
Greensburg High School
Pierson Ciar
Portland
Freak of nature corn unusual 45 ears from one stalk
A Rushville farmer found a single corn ear that split into 45 distinct ears after removing the shuck. The unusual growth weighed several pounds and was exhibited as a curiosity on the J. K. Gowdy farm west of Rushville, described by onlookers as remarkable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Kibben
Gron
J. K. Gowdy
Rushville
Teachers Meeting in Rushville Saturday
The Sixth District Educational Association will meet next Saturday December 4 in the Graham high school assembly room. Sessions start at nine in the morning and run all day. Over three hundred teachers from the district are expected, with an interesting program and attendance credit. All Sixth district teachers are invited and urged to attend to help make the day a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth District Educational Association
Graham High School
Rushville
Bennett and Clarence McLeland Return Home
Bennett Short and his roommate Clarence McLeland of Indianapolis returned last night after spending the week end with Bennett's sister Mrs Iva Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Short
Clarence McLeland
Indianapolis
Iva Jackson
Minister Pays Tribute to Friend in Ser mon Sermon
Rev. Alonzo Murphy preached at the Christian church and honored his longtime friend and former pastor Rev. D. R. VanBuskirk in a sermon titled The Compensation of Labor. VanBuskirk led the church for twelve years and died thirteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Murphy
The
Christian Church
D. R. VanBuskirk
Local Team Posts 20-Game Schedule At North Vernon
At a North Vernon meeting the American Legion approved a 20 game basketball schedule for the local team. Home games are set for the Y M C A floor with dates including December 4 and December 11 and March 10. Away games will be at Greenwood North Vernon Milan Columbus and Batesville with dates through March 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
American Legion
Philip Stapp
Herschel McCoy
Herry Jordan
Greenwood
Milan
Batesville
Madison
Columbus
Legion Basket Tossers Defeat Ohio River Bars in Whirlwind Finish
Greensburg's Legion basket tossers rallied from a tight first half to overwhelm Madison 24 to 19 at the YMCA. After a 6 to 5 halftime deficit, Greensburg surged in the second period, led by Joe Welsh’s squad and a ferocious attack that sealed the win before a crowd of over 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Legion
Madison
Greensburg
Jefferson County
Jwon
Joe Welsh
McCoy
Favors
Low
Schreiber
Overman
Morrow
Jones
Sauer
Mayor McCoy to Receive Specialist Care at Indiana Hospital
Mayor C. C. McCoy, ill for weeks, will be taken to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis this evening for treatment under Dr. Kimberlin. Despite an unchanged condition, officials expect better care there than at his Y M C A rooms. His visitors and Greensburg supporters welcome news of his early improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. McCoy
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Kimberlin
Newpoint Girl First To Find Perkins' Body
Miss Flo Freeland of Newpoint employed at the Connersville telephone exchange was the first to discover the body of James Perkins killed on the street last night. She notified others who confirmed death was final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo Freeland
Newpoint
Telephone Exchange
Connersville
James Perkins
Miss Freeland
Thanksgiving Travel and Visits Across County Lines
Mrs Nellie Gentry and daughters Ruth and Sarah Ellen plan a Thanksgiving visit with relatives in Shelby county. Ed Whipple Frank Taylor with their spouses drove to Nashville to view Brown county. Mrs C J Utter and Melvin of Hope return home after Thanksgiving visits with Walter Hite and Dorcas Fisher. Carrie Williard and grandson Williard Wi spend a week with friends in Benton Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Gentry
Ruth
Sarah Ellen
Shelby County
Ed Whipple
Frank Taylor
Nashville
Brown County
C. J. Utter
Melvin
Hope
Walter Hite
Carrie Williard
Williard Wi
Benton Harbor
Man shot and killed in Connersville last night
James Perkins a 38 year old resident of East Main street was found dead with a bullet wound to the heart near the traction station in Connersville about eight o'clock. Police report a possible robbery motive or mistaken identity and note a suspect questioned in Indianapolis. Perkins' family and ambulance crew transported his body. funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Perkins
East Main Street
Connersville
Perkins
Shelbyville
Pennsylvania
Rushville
I and C
Indianapolis
Robbins Wholesale Company
Jo Johnson
Robbins
Mr. Perkins
Perkin
Frank Perkins
Taylor
Eugene Rankin
Henry Oliver
Labe Perkins
Cincinnati
Farmers of Rush County Plan Big Time
The Rushville township farmers hold a regular meeting next Friday night at the Webb school building southwest of the city. It will be social with a short business session for electing officers for the coming year. A pitch-in supper follows. women bring baskets, with Mrs. Bert Davison in charge of the women’s committee and John O. Hill leading the men’s committee. A program will be presented and the evening should be enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Township
Webb School
Bert Davison
John O. Hill
Rushville
M E Joint District Meeting December 7 in Greensburg Connersville
Greensburg and Connersville districts of the Methodist church plan a joint meeting in Greensburg on December 7. Josie Rugel, superintendent of St Joseph Deaconess Hospital, will speak with F B Clark leading the program. Ladies are asked to bring a box lunch and provisions will be made for visiting members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Connersville
Methodist Church
Josie Rugel
Ty Deaconess Hospital
Hke F. B. Clark
W. M. Society
Convention at St. Paul draws big attendance
A large number attended the county Sunday school convention held at St. Paul today. The program was carried out this morning and at noon a splendid dinner was served. A full account of the meeting will be given tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Local residents visit and funeral attendance noted
Russell Potter, formerly of this city, now in Cincinnati, visits with Elmer Camel of North Broadway. Mrs I N Wynkoop, Mrs Ira Moor and daughters Mabiel and Mary, and Miss Mattie Kyrkooper near Horace were in town Thursday. Mr and Mrs Geuben Scearee and daughters Ruth and Clara spent Thanksgiving in Indianapolis with their son Fred Scearee. Saturday attendees at Clifford Ray’s funeral in Indianapolis included Mrs Samuel, Miss Elsie Huber, Paul, Glenn and Clyde Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Potter
Cincinnati
Elmer Camel
North Broadway
I. N.wynkoop
Ira Moor
Mabiel
Mary
Mattie Kyrkooper
Horace
Geuben Scearee
Ruth
Clara
Indianapolis
Fred Scearee
Clifford Ray
Samuel
Elsie Huber
Paul, Glenn
Clyde Huber
Rushville Car Crashes Into Culvert After Passing On Wrong Side
Two Rushville youths driving at high speed struck a culvert near Edgar Hamilton’s Sandusky pike home. The car suffered a broken wheel and scraped Hamilton’s vehicle but caused no major damage. They swapped in a spare wheel and drove on. One rider named Winkler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Edgar Hamilton
Sandusky Pike
Hamilton
Stome
Winkler
Sandcreek Gas and Oil Co seeks big rate hike
The Sandcreek Gas and Oil Company of Greensburg asks the Public Service Commission for a substantial rate increase. Proposed charges would be 75 cents per thousand cubic feet for under ten million cubic feet yearly use and 50 cents for larger use, with a new minimum charge of one dollar for small-volume consumers. Current rates are 31 and 21 cents respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Public Service Commission
Sandcreek Gas and Oil Company
Greensburg
Local man to auction at big stock show in Chicago
Col. Earl Gartin leaves for the International Live Stock Show in Chicago where he will officiate as auctioneer. He will preside over sales of Polled Hereford cattle on Wednesday, Polled Shorthorns on Thursday, and Herefords on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Gartin
Chicago
St Paul Woman Doing Fine After Operation
Mrs Loretta Mulrey a 51 year old St Paul resident was taken to Robert Long hospital Indianapolis Saturday and operated on yesterday for gangrene Her left limb was amputated below the knee Word today says she is doing fine In the case of Lillian Kemp versus George Kemp the plaintiff asks divorce and 2 per week support and has filed affidavit for noncompliance Attachment ordered In the estate of Rose Lemasters administrator files invoice and appraisal of personal property Approved administrator also petitions private sale of personal property without notice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Mulrey
St. Paul
Robert Long
Lillian J. Kemp
Georrge Kemp
Circuit Court
Rose Lemasters
Big Day for Methodist Church Attendance
Yesterday saw strong turnout at all services with Dr. A H Pitkin delivering two sermons. Sunday school and Epworth League enjoyed higher than average attendance and special music enhanced the offerings. A Tuesday evening entertainment will feature two programs and stereoptical views with free admission. The W F M Society meets December 9 at Mrs Peery’s home with members urged to attend and bring the annual offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
A. H. Pitkin
Epworth League
W. F. M. Society
Cadiz official resigns to become St. Paul bank cashier
Charles Updike the Cadiz Henry county school principal has resigned to become cashier at the St. Paul bank succeeding L A Eckhart who resigned due to ill health. Updike will take the new duties January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Updike
Cadiz
Henry
County
St. Paul Bank
L. A. Eckhart
Mr. Updike
Layne appointed deputy organizer of Mooschent Legion
William Layne of this city is named deputy organizer of the Mooschent Legion of the Moose ledge and will serve in four cities Greensburg Columbus Seymour and Shelbyville. He also becomes chairman of all committees of the Legion in the four iti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Layne
Mooschent Legion
Moose Ledge
Greensburg
Columbus
Seymour
Shelbyville
Layne
The
Legion
Iti
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Shelby Infirmary
Scipio Victors
Tennessee
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
K. of P
C. W. Woodward
R. E. Beagle
Alma
J. M. Green
Lillie Williams
Louise
Henry Allender
Arlington
Omer Platt
Will E. Laws
Near
Adams
Ed Batterton
Mae Louise
Ben Shusterman
Sadie Sater
Lida Cotton
Goldie Howard
Joe Diermiller
Dayton
Clifford
ST. Maurice
Creensburg
Anti- Washington
Clinton
Eee
Milford
Jackson
Sandcreek
Marioneee Oe
Saltcreek
Jennie Mister Hart
Brownie
Fey
Farmers OF
Rush County
M. E. Joint District Meeting
Sandcreek Gas and Oil Co
Eckhart
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