Flood gate inventor predicts creek land value rise
R P Stine of Greensburg unveils a steel flood gate designed to fence creek farms. He claims the device will raise creek land value by 25 dollars per acre by better containing stock, backed by two years of testing and Purdue University praise. Anticipated widespread manufacture targets creek farmers seeking reliable pasture fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Stine
Claims Creek
C. H. Reed
Purdue University
Decatur County
Stine
Knights of Pythians hold Fourth District county conferences
E. S. Pancake deputy grand chancellor schedules county conferences starting Monday December 15 at Madison with a county meeting on December 24 in the city. B. B. Inman deputy grand chancellor for the state will attend and speak on improving the new country organization per grand lodge action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Inman
Toe
E. S. Pancake
Order of Knights of Pithins
Madison
Grand Lodge
Thomas Taylor Sues for Divorce Over Abandonment
Two divorce suits filed in circuit court. Malinda Taylor alleged abandonment after their Sept 15 1917 marriage with abandonment Oct 23 1917. Laura Foley seeks divorce from James Foley and custody of their six year old daughter claiming he failed to provide despite ability. couple wed Dec 12 1912 and separated Nov 1 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Taylor
Laura Foley
Taylor
Malinda Taylor
James Foley
Poultry and Rabbit Show Promises Best Ever in January
Greensburg Breeders and Fanciers Association plans its twelfth annual poultry and rabbits exhibit for the week of January 1924 with valuable premiums. Harry Simon of Indianapolis is chosen as the rabbit judge, while a poultry judge has not yet been secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Breeders and Fanciers Association
A. Goyert
Harry Simon
Indianapolis
Steve Curry Home From Army Service
Steve Curry a Decatur county man completed thirteen months with the American Expeditionary Forces and returned home Wednesday night. He served five months in Paris seven months in Bordeaux and one month driving officers over battlefields with a motor car division. He was employed as a clerk at Linegar Bros. store before enlistment and returns in good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Curry
Decatur County
Curry
Linegar Bros
Paris
Bordeaux
Miss Nona Shafer Visits Miss Marian Callon
Miss Nona Belle Shafer visited Miss Marian Callon of Sandusky on Wednesday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nona Belle Shafer
Marian Callon
Sandusky
Inheritance and Estate Tax Rulings in Circuit Court
In the circuit court this morning, inheritance tax assessments were set for the Kemble and Hatfield estates, with $169.55 and $8.02 respectively. Susan Christy’s property valued at $3,000 was ordered sold at no less than appraisement, half cash and half in a year, and two transfer-claim cases against Isom Ketchum, administrator, each resulted in judgments for claimants at $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Kemble
Susan Kemble
Belle Campbell
Matilda Hatfield
Susan Christy
Arminta Knorr
Isom Ketchum
Mary Ketchum
Sarah E. Ketchum
Wallingford Honored by Iowa Governor for Judicial Rise
John D. Wallingford age 50 and Stanford graduate, appointed by Governor Harding to fill a district judge seat in Polk County, succeeding Judge George Wilson. A former Indiana newspaper reporter, he practiced with Guernsey and Granger then Miller, Wallingford, and De Graff, building a decades long Des Moines law career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Wallingford
Harding
Iowa
Des Moines
James K. Ewing
Leland Stanford University
W. L. Harding
George Wilson
Wilson
Wallingford
Indiana
Indianapolis Star
Guernsey and Granger
Jesse A. Miller
Miller
John Wallingford
Youngerman Building
District Court
Polk County
A. B. Cummins
Hewitt and Wright, Cummins
John
James I. Hewitt
Thomas Gutherie
Death of Mrs Lovina Collicott at 74 in Greensburg
Mrs Lovina Collicott aged 74 died after a long illness in Greensburg where she had lived with her daughter Miss Grace at 137 West First Street. Born Lovina Belt in Jennings County on December 24 1844 she married Henry Miller in 1868 and Moses Collicott in 1879. Funeral at one oclock tomorrow afternoon Rev A T Shaw officiating with burial in South Park cemetery. She leaves four daughters three in Indiana and one in Indianapolis two stepchildren a brother and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovina Collicott
Decatur County
Lovina Belt
Jennings County
Westport
Henry Miller
Moses Collicott
Liberty Church
Hartsville
Collicott
United Brethren Church
Greensburg
Miss Grace
West First Street
A. T. Shaw
South Park Cemetery
Visit Ties Florence Hoff and Lois Gilchrist in Indiana
Miss Florence Hoff of Newpoint visited Indianapolis on Thursday. Miss Lois Gilchrist of Greensburg spent Thursday and Friday with her sister Mrs. Etta Forkner employed at the Hope Independent Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Hoff
Newpoint
Indianapolis
Lois Gilchrist
Greensburg
Etta Forkner
Hope Independent Telephone Company
Hope Star Journal
Accused Man 18 Facing Similar Charge in Ohio
Harrison Davis of Laurel was arrested on a grand larceny affidavit for taking a Ford belonging to Esther and Anna Berling of Connersville. He faces charges in Ohio and Indiana, with more arrests anticipated as a statewide auto theft investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Davis
Laurel
Howard Hamilton
Marlin
Brookville
Davis
Esther
Anna Berling
Connersville
Franklin County
G. Edwin Johnston
Fayette County
Butler County
Ohio
Hamilton
Oxford
James Jones Dislocated Shoulder After Alighting From Car
James Jones of the Pier son cigar store suffered a dislocated left shoulder and facial bruises when he slipped from an automobile on East Main street late Wednesday night. Dr. Tindall treated him. His injury history includes previous shoulder dislocations during earlier sports and military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Pierson
East Main Street
Walter Lipps
Tindall
Jones
Card of Thanks for A J Stafford
The bereaved relatives thank relatives and friends for kindness after the death of husband father and brother A J Stafford. They especially thank Rev Shaw for comfort the undertaker and pallbearers and those who sent floral offerings and attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Stafford
Rev. Shaw
Daisy Magee Placed Under Quarantine for Scarlet Fever
Mrs. Daisy Magee of East Hendricks Street has been ill for several days and was placed under quarantine today due to scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Magee
East Hendricks Street
St Paul Exchange Moved To Scripture Property
The telephone company in St Paul moves its exchange to the Scripture property and installs new lines under the new management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Telephone Company
Scripture
Freak Pumpkin Grows Two Heads From One Seed
Mrs. Glass Darnell of Milroy found a freak pumpkin that has two connected sections. Each section contains sprouted seeds and is growing, drawing local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass Darnell
Milroy
Milroy Girl Writes Novel In Milroy Press Serial
Maurita Bueil, a Milroy High School student, writes The Emerald Mountain Mystery. The Milroy Press will serially publish the novel, with the first installment appearing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Mountain
Maurita Bueil
Milroy High School
Milroy Press
Haymakers Nominate Officers After Rabbit Feast
About seventy members of Haymakers No. 1852 met after a rabbit feast Wednesday night. Officers nominated were F. M. Seward Chief Haymaker Clarence Evans Assistant Chief Arthur Murdock Overseer William Snell Collector of Straws J. R. Luchte Keeper of Bundles Frank Murdock and William Best Trustees. Election will be next Wednesday and installation in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Haymakers No. 1852
F. M. Seward
Clarence Evans
Arthur Murdock
William Snell
J. R. Luchte
Frank Murdock
William Best
K of P Lodge Nominates Officers for January Installations
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 Knights of Pythias nominates officers at a regular meeting. Election set for next Thursday with installation on the first meeting night in January. Outer guard contest includes O J Butler Norman Schlemmer Paul G Trotter and Closs Semuels. Other posts named: George L Parrish Chancellor Commander Will Zetterburg Vice Chancellor Harold Doles Prelate Charlie Howe Keeper of R S C J Dowden Master of Exchequer Brazier Kirby Master-at-Arms Phil Stapp Inner Guard Trustee Robert St John reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Knights of Pythias
Outer Guard
O. J. Butler
Norman Schlemmer
Paul G. Trotter
Closs Semuels
George L. Parrish
Will Zetterburg
Harold Doles
Charlie Howe
Prize Winners Highlight Wednesday Catholic Event
A large crowd attended the St Marys Catholic church gathering on Wednesday night and a considerable sum was expected from contests, with prizes awarded to Ruth Rolfes for most popular lady, Dora Am Rhein for laziest man, and several others including Elizabeth Hahn Beatrice Meyer Mrs Theodore Vittle Mrs Catherine Ricke Alfred Doerflinger Norine Lacy Mrs Ilan Veerkamp Gertrude Grieve and Charles Gannon for various awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Ruth Rolfes
Dora Am Rhein
Elizabeth Hahn
Turkey
Beatrice Meyer
Theodore Vettle
Catherine *Ricke
Alfred Doerflinger
Norine Lacy
Mrs. Ilan Veerkamp
Gertrude Grieve
Charles Gannon
Rutherford Car Recovered After Theft Report
Patrolman Grinstead located John Rutherford's automobile in a garage on West Main street within minutes of his report it had been stolen. The car had been parked in front of the Collins garage and had previously been stolen several weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinstead
Rutherford
John Rutherford
St. Paul
West Main Street
Collins Garage
McCoy and Mrs Graham Quiet Martinsville Nuptials
A A McCoy of Greensburg and Mrs Hazel Graham were married at six pm Wednesday at the bride’s home in Martinsville Indiana. The Rev R H Montgomery officiated. Only the immediate family attended. He is a Greensburg businessman and a Mason. She led East End school after graduating from Indiana State Normal and teaching in Martinsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. McCoy
Hazel Graham
Martinsville
Indiana
R. H. Montgomery
Christian Church
McCoy
Greensburg
Masonic
Scottish Rite
East End
Indiana State Normal
Griffey Brothers Form a Partnership
The Indianapolis Star reports John B. Griffey of Indianapolis has taken his brother Harry B. Griffey of Shelbyville into the real estate firm as a partner. The senior Griffey is a former Greensburg man and his wife was formerly Ruey Elder of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Star Today
John B. Griffey
Harry B. Griffey
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Miss Ruey Elder
Thanking Mr Hart for church lamp shades donation
The Middle Branch Aid Society thanks Mr. Jno D Hart of Greensburg through the Daily News for four large lamp shades donated to the church by him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Society
Daily News
Jno. D. Hart
Greensburg
Burney and Fairland Top Greensburg in Lively Basketball
Burney and Fairland defeated Greensburg in the opener as Burney jumped to a 2 0 halftime lead and Greensburg faded. Fairland then beat Greensburg 34 to 24 despite Gookins and Zetterberg being out. A large Thanksgiving crowd packed the Y M C A gym for a day of games and spirited play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Richey
Thomas Walmsley
Willard Martin
George Link
St. John and Guthrie
Floyd Turner
Va Weisner
Fred Doyle
Perfepis County
Neighvad
John L. Turner
Burney
Fairland
Burneyats School
Greensburg
Gresburg Y. M. C. A
Gookins
Zetterberg
Wardens Impose Five Dollar Fines for Thanksgiving Game
Seven Decatur county hunters were arrested by deputy game wardens for hunting without licenses and fined five dollars plus costs averaging 3.18 dollars each. Officials Bravy Beloat Abell went to Rush county, arresting Claude Bruner Clem Richey and Charles Haley at Horace. All pled guilty before Justice Creath and paid fines. others in Liberty church neighborhood also pleaded and paid fines. One hunter said his license expired Wednesday midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
J. J. Bravy
Anderson
Thomas Beloat
Princeton
George Abell
Rush County
Claude Bruner
Clem Richey
Charles Haley
Horace
Justice Creath
Roy McGee
Frank Robbins
Elmer Robbins
Albert Link
Liberty Church
Justice of the Peace
Waldron Bakery Plans St Paul Branch Opening
Chester Waldron, operator of Waldron bakery, plans to open a branch at St Paul in the quarters now occupied by the Farmer's State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Waldron
Waldron
St. Paul
Farmer's State Bank
Mrs Elee Manefee Guests of Charles Wolford Family
Mrs Elee Manefee and three children, from south of town, are staying as guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Wolford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elee Manefee
South of Town
Charles Wolford
Indiana Farm Colony to Take in 2100 Acres
Campbell township in Jennings county will supply 2100 acres for the Indiana Farm Colony for feeble minded persons. The state will purchase the land, removing 300 acres from an original 2400 acre option after a meeting with county officials and interested residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Campbell Township
Jennings County
Indiana Farm Colony
Death Notices for Edward Dalton Former Westport Resident
Edward Dalton aged 64, formerly of Westport, died in Los Angeles. He was a Pennsylvania Lines conductor who ran from Richmond to Madison. He retired two years ago and moved to California to live with his sister Mrs. Mary McGraff. The body will depart Los Angeles Sunday for Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dalton
Westport
Los Angeles
Rd. Baaen
Pennsylvania Lines
Anna Ross
Cal
Dalton
Gaynorsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond
Madison
California
Mary McGraff
Indianapolis
News Circulation Staff Get Double Pay This Week
The Indianapolis News reports that the circulation department will receive pay envelopes with double the usual amount as thanks from News manager Hilton A. Brown for faithful service during a period of high living costs including coal and turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis News
Hilton A. Brown
Bruce Reinstated to Decatur County Bar
George W. Bive, recommended by Myron C. Jenkins Thomas E. Davidson and Hugh Wickens, was reinstated as a member of the Decatur County Bar Association. Bruce had set up cigars after the court action and said he had not joined the local bar and would continue work in the supreme court for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W.bive
Myron C. Jenkins
Thomas E. Davidson
Hugh Wickens
Decatur County Bar Association
Bruce
Bar Association
Supreme Court
Jackson Car Damaged In Collision Near City
James Jackson of L City was wrecked about six oclock when a stranger driving a large machine sideswiped the Jackson car as it tried to pose it. The other machine fled after the crash. The car and its hub caps and fenders on one side were smashed. It was taken to Chandler garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jackson
L City
Jackson
C. O. Chandler
Omer
Local pastor gives charge at Rushville Presbyterian service
The installation of Rev. George F. Sheldon as Rushville Presbyterian pastor was held this afternoon at 3 o clock. Rev. W H Olis gave the charge to the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Sheldon
Hartford City
Rushville Presbyterian Church
W. H.ols
Rev. Joseph Day Stricken at Big Four Station
Reverend Joseph Day of Goshen suffered a heart attack yesterday morning while waiting at the Big Four station. The 80 year old clergyman rallied before a physician arrived and was placed on a northbound train homeward. Day has long traveled southern Indiana giving street meetings in small towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jactph Day
Goshen
Big Four
Rev. Day
Indiana
Johnson in Car Collision Causes Arm Cuts
Harry Johnson, taxi owner, sustained cuts on his right forearm and bruises when his car collided with a machine driven by garage owner Omer-Martin at the McKee street and Broadway intersection around 9 o clock Thursday night. Johnson was treated by Dr. C F Kercheval. Martin was uninjured and his car suffered no damage. The Johnson vehicle was badly damaged with a broken windshield and damaged lamps. It was taken to Powell garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Johnson
Omer-Martin
McKee Street
Broadway
Yeclock
C. F. Kercheval
Martin
Powell Garage
Charles Short Passenger to Chicago Last Night
Charles Short was reported as a passenger traveling to Chicago last night. The brief item notes the journey without additional context or details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Short
Chicago
Thanksgiving Service Honors 94thYear Minister and Gifts to Charities
A large audience gathered at Greensburg Methodist Church for Thanksgiving services led by Rev. I C Overman. The sermon urged Americans to protect free institutions and warned against I W W influence. the offering of 13.67 was sent to Associated Charities. Rev James B Lathrop attended to give benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
I. C. Overman
W. H. Reynolds
W. M. Pitt
A. T- Shaw
A. H. Pitkin
Overman
Greensburg
James B Lathrop
Associated Charities
Buskirk Resigns as Indiana Employment Director
Hayes H. Buskirk director of the Indiana Free Employment Commission announced his resignation effective December 15. He has been active in federal employment work during the war and served on the Council of Defense. Governor Goodrich Pratt has not announced a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes H. Buskirk
T Indiana Free Employment Commision
B Kirk
Council of Defense
Gernor Goodrich
Fi Street
Mr. Buskirk
Clarksburg Boy James Emmert Honored for Debate
In final tryouts for the city debate team to represent Northwestern University at the Central Debating League, James Emmert of Clarksburg earns honors for his public speaking ability. He is the son of C. B. Emmert of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowestern University
Central Debating League
Northwestern
Oldest Indiana Pioneer Society Host 94th Birthday
Rev. James B. Lathrop, Indianapolis minister and longtime resident, celebrates his 94th birthday and is slated to speak at a Pioneer Society of Indiana meeting. He is noted as the state's oldest citizen and once advised Equi Life Assurance on a recipe for low stress, saying he never worried or grew angry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lathrop
G Borg
Niversary
Ap Iain
Pioneer of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Lot Throp
Equi Life Assurance Society
Lothrop
Seven Decatur County Men Take Degree at Shelb
Seven Decatur county men from Shelbyville this afternoon earned the third degree at Baldwin Com No 2 Knights Templar. The travelers were G. Trotter Lan McCoy Hacry Bold I Caz Mitchell Elbert B Ernest Christian and C Lawrence Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Shelbyville
Baldwin Com
Knicht Templar
G. Trotter
Lan McCoy
Hacrybold
Caz
Mitchell
Elbert
Ernest Christian
Bobring Meat Market Burglary Tuesday Night
Thieves pried open a lock at Louis R. Bobrink meat market on the north side of the square and stole $8 in change from the drawer and a small amount of yard items valued at about $6. No meat was reported missing though a quantity may have been taken. The intruders fled after forcing the door to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis R. Bobrink
Mr. Bobrinksis
Note to the Daily News Mentions Cordova Street Address
Donnell lists an address on Cordova Street in Miami and notes Sumner Lowe completed the trip well though still needs rest. The item passes cautious hopes for a recovery after travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
Donnell
Addess Cordova Street
Miami
Sumner Lowe
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Toll
Grensburg
Braden & Hancock Publishers
Carpenter-Sheerer Co
New York
Circuit Court News
Freak Pumpkin
Milroy Girl
P. Lodge
Griffey Brothers
MR. Hart
Burney and Fairland
Barney Independents
Thee Main
Sa - Station
Cag
Clarksburg
Pioneer Society of
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