Degree Conferred on Two Candidates and New Officers
Philo Lodge No. 76 Daughters of Rebekah held a bi monthly meeting with over a hundred members. The degree work was performed for Grace Seitz and Zetta Kreutner under Earl Woodward. Officers elected include Luna Hickman as grand Miss, Mary Hatfield vice president, Kate Tremain secretary, Clara Martin treasurer, Retta Gaunt past president, and John Waldzhan trustee. A social hour followed with sandwiches salad coffee and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philo Lodge No
Daughters of Rebekah
Earl Woodward
Grace Seitz
Zetta Kreutner
Nobile
Luna Hickman
Mary Hatfield
Greensburg High School Students Hear Banking Talk
Mrs. Harry H. Mouat, formerly with the Third Nations bank, delivered an instructive address at Greensburg High School opening hour. The talk was part of a bank education program by the State Bankers Association guiding schools on banking. She explained checks and the checking system, highlighting their role in large business and how they are managed. The presentation was well received by faculty and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Mouat
Third Nations Bank
iGreensburg
State Bankers! Association
Mount
Wood estate probate outlines joint will for Sarah Wood
John A. Wood's will admitted in circuit court naming wife Sarah Wood as sole use of estate with restrictions. James A. Wood to receive 80 acres after Sarah's death valued at $3,000, then to daughter Anna Wonn. remainder divided among siblings and their heirs. graves and monument funds set, $360 allocated for a monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Wood
Sarah E. Wood
Sarah
James A. “Wood
John Wood
James A. Wood
Sarah Wood
James
Anna
Peter
Edward McConnell
Alva Ketchum
Joseph
William’ Buntain
Union Church Cemetery Association
Decatur Odd Fellows elect officers for six month term
Decatur lodge No. 188 Odd Fellows elected officers for the six month term. Noble grand John S. Wilson, vice grand Bernard T. Lampe, financial secretary F. E. Ryan, recording secretary E. R. Applegate, treasurer Edward McConnell, trustees John W. Wildman and others. Installation set for the first Monday night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Odd Fellows
Noble Grand
John S. Wilson
Bernard T. Lampe
F. E. Ryan
E. R. Applegate
Edward McConnell
John W. Wildman
Moniths
Muncie Girl’s Body Found in Louisville River
The decomposed body of Siks Marguerite Dearth, 22, daughter of Judge Clarence Dearth of Mantic, was recovered from the Ohio River at Brook Street, Louisville. Coroner Carter ruled death by self-inflicted drowning, noting no foul play. A nationwide search had followed her Nov 1 disappearance from Muncie, with authorities considering despondency and potential hospital training plans. The body was identified by a wristwatch, dress pattern, and unique clothing, and was returned to Muncie for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siks Marguerite Dearth
Clarence Dearth
Mantic
Brook Street
Louisville
Carter
Jenkins
Muncie
Judge Dearth
Miss Dearth
Poolice
Salt Lake City
Utah
St. Louis
Omaha
Neb
Los Angeles
Calif
In Remembrance and Obituary Notices For Ethel Campbell and Elizabeth Schoettmer
In remembrance of Ethel Robbins Campbell two years after her death on November 28 a family note honors her memory. Elizabeth Schoettmer 89 of Millhousen died at 10:30 this morning after age related illness leaving three sons and four daughters. funeral Saturday at 9 a.m. in Millhousen Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schoettiner
Elizabeth Schoettmer
Millhousen
Henry
Joseph
John
Mary Miller
Anna Fenger
Frances Schroeder
Lizzie
Twin Births Announced in Dewey Residence
Mrs Layton and Mr Paul Layton announce the birth of two baby boys at their Dewey home. Mrs Layton formerly Mollie Whitaker, a resident of this city, is named as mother in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snd
Paul Layton
Dewey
Laypie
Mollie ‘Whit‘aker
Local Social Guests and Thanksgiving Gatherings
Miss Monta Hall returned Sunday evening from a several day visit with relatives in Indianapolis. Marion Callon and wife of Shelbyville and Mrs. Frank Ray of this place were Sunday dinner guests of E. G. Amos and family. Mrs. Julia Williams will visit Charles Clemons and family east of here part of the week. Leonard Coy and wife entertained friends and relatives at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Dale Hull and daughter Margaret will spend Thanksgiving with friends in Dillsboro. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Martin and son Robert attended a birthday dinner for their daughter and were guests south of Greensburg. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Knox hosted an oyster stew with friends north of town. Stella McKell and children of Greensburg spent Thanksgiving with A. D. Martin and family. Stine Sefton and wife of Greensburg joined Thanksgiving with Frank Martin and wife. Miss Janie Martin hosted a Thanksgiving dinner gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Hall
Indianapolis
Marion ‘Callon
Shelbyville
Frank Ray
E.G. Amos
Julia Williams
Charles Clemons
Here
Leonard Coy
Dale Hull
Segaret
Dillsboro
A. D. Martin
Robert
Hilmer Dwenger
Greensburg
J. D. Knox
Stella McKell
Stine Sefton
Frank Martin
Janie Martin
Handiges Contest Will Alleges Unsound Mind
George Handiges sues to invalidate John Handiges will filed in circuit court. Executor David Alberson is named and the will reflects a $4000 estate. Mary M Alberson receives most of the estate while Lizzie Zeigler and Mary Alberson are noted heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Handiges
John Handiges
David C. Alberson
Mary M. Alberson
Mary Becker
Lizzie Zeigler
Mary Alberson
Grand jury meets for second day of labor
The grand jury convened for a second day of work today. In an interview with the prosecuting attorney it was learned that the jury's workload would not be exceptionally heavy at this session.
Galloway Co. Receives Judgment on Note Suit
The William Galloway Co. was given judgment on a $125 note against Clyde Barlow in the sum of $113.50 with $20 attorney's fees included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galloway Co
Clyde Barlow
Change of venue in replevin case moves to Bartholomew court
In American Surety Co. of Columbus vs. E C Marshall et al a venue change was granted and the case transferred to Bartholomew circuit court. Edward Davis vs Luella Armstrong et al a partition and sale hearing resulted in the estate being ordered sold with Luella Armstrong to receive 47.4 percent of seven eighths of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Surety Co. of Columbus
E. C. Marshall Et al
Bartholomew Circuit Court
Edward Davis
Luella Armstrong
Circuit Court
Luella Armstron
Local Farmer Arbuckle Dies Suddenly at Home
Arbuckle 74, a leading farmer near Elizabethtown, died yesterday morning from heart trouble. He was ill briefly after toothache and vomiting. He had long suffered rheumatism but had not been seriously ill before this episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis Arbuckle
Elizabethtown
Mr. Arbuckle
Mrs Oliger Undergoes X Ray Exam at St Vincent’s
Word from Mrs Will Oliger who was taken to St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis yesterday states she had an X ray examination and no operation will be necessary. She will remain at the hospital briefly for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Oliger
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Real Estate Transfer in Kingston Involving Hamilton and Miljer
Real estate agent Frank Ford reports the sale of the residence belonging to Eris Hamilton in Kingston to Oscar Miljer. Possession is scheduled to be given at an undisclosed date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ford
Eris Hamilton
Kingston
Oscar Mil‘jer
Pte
Child Burns Hands and Forehead in Stove Accident
Roselyn Beeson, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Beeson of 198 West Main street, was severely burned on the hands and forehead after tripping near a hot stove while playing with toy harnesses. Home remedies were used and she is resting easily today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselyn
George Boicourt 90 Dies at Wolcott Ind
Relatives here received word of the death of George Boicourt aged 90 of Wolcott Indiana. Born in the Westport area he lived most of his life in Wolcott. No immediate family survivors. cousin William A. Boicourt resides here. Funeral at 10 a m Friday at his home. C P Boicourt will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boicourt
Westport
Wolcott
Ind
William A. Boicourt
C. P. Boicourt
Westport Social Notes and Visits Around Town
Westport residents and guests share weekend visits and travels. Mrs George Stewart visits relatives in Indianapolis. Dock Wyncoop and family visit James Corya. Wilse Udder visits Greensburg. Carrel Nell Coles returns from a week with Rolland McCullough. Rolland McCullough Clint Campbell and Lee Doles families visit. Mrs G N Byard, Mrs Edwin Thomas depart to Atlanta to visit daughter. Mrs Dale Hinds returns from illness in Indianapolis area. A L Jessup buying turkeys for Christmas. Rollin McCullough takes basketball team to North Vernon. Crislér and Coryn butcher hogs. J N Byard of Rushville to spend Thanksgiving with Westport family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stewart
Indianapolis
Dock Wyncoop
James Corya
Wilse Udder
Greensburg
Miss Carrel Nell Coles
Rolland McCullough
Clint Campbell
Lee Doles
Corda Morgan
G.N. Byard
Virgil Bowers
Edwin Thomas
Atlanta
Ray Osborn
Dale Hinds
Westport
A. L. Jessup
Corsley
Shafér'hals
Rollin McCullough
North Vernon
Vern Crislér
James
Coryn
J. N. Byard
Rushville
Arrest of Raymond Marshall for unlawful trespass
Raymond Marshall was arrested this morning by Deputy Sheriff Ira Hutchison on a charge of unlawful trespassing. He was released on a $50 bond after a warrant issued by the prosecuting attorney charged him with hunting without permission on Sam Jackson's farm. The case was set before Squire Creath for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond “Marshall
Ira
Hutchison
Sam Jackson
Squire Creath
License Bureau Sets Dec 12 Start for New Licenses
The local license bureau will begin a new licensing period on December 12 with a Feb 15 deadline to obtain licenses or face arrests. From that start date there will be strict enforcement of the law.
Culver Cadet Confined With Mumps In Hospital
Word from Mar lin Barbe of Culver Military School confirms he has been in the hospital for a week with mumps. The report notes his confinement and recovery status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Barbe
Culver Military School
Mrs Hagin Ill With Peritonitis In Crooks
Mr and Mrs T E Davidson of this city report word from Dr J C Hagin that Mrs Hagin formerly Hester Davidson is very ill with peritonitis. The Hagins reside in Crooks 5 D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Davidson
J. C. Hagin
Family Reunion Brings Euchre Night and Music
A family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. John Doerflinger featured progressive euchre and music. Prizes went to Mrs. Anna Laver and Charles Oliger first, Christina Stier and Herman Kien second. Attendees included several Kiene family members and relatives from Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doerflinger
Anna Laver
Charles Oliger
Christina Stier
Herman ‘Kien
B. Kiene
J.lene
iWilliam J. Kiene
Ben ‘Kiene
Gincinnati
Fred ‘Kiene
Herman Kiene
Hunting accident injures Harry Thackery near Milford
Harry Thackery, 19, son of J. F. Thackery of near New Point, suffered a severe arm injury while hunting two miles southwest of Milford yesterday morning. The gun discharged as he picked it up, causing two deep lacerations but no bone damage. He was transported from St Paul to Indianapolis for treatment and rested well today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thackery
J. F. Thackery
New Point
Walter Thackery
Milford
Clyde Tellas
St. Paul
Miss Helen Schmocker Weds Gayle Dugle In Versailles Ceremony
Miss Helen Schmocker announced her marriage to Gayle Dugle of Greensburg last Saturday. Rev. Davis officiated at the Versailles M E church parsonage with a 4 PM ceremony. The couple, after a gray canton crepe gown and matching hat, traveled to Batesville for a wedding supper at the bride’s parents’ home and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. John Schmocker. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dugle of Greensburg and works for Grouleff Timber Co. in Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dugle-Schmocker
Helen Schmocker
Gayle Dugle
Greensburg
Rev
Davis
M. E
Versailles
Helen
Batesville
John Schmocker
John Dogle
Grouleff Timber Company
Walke Family Reunion at Greensburg Thanksgiving
A large Walke family gathering took place at the country home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kramer east of Greensburg on Thanksgiving Day. Attendees included William Walke and families from Indianapolis Hamilton D Richland Kingston Albert Walke and families St Maurice and Batesville. The group enjoyed a happy time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kramer
Greensburg
Walke
William Walke
Indianapolis
Charles Walke
Hamilton
Fred Walke
Richland
Harry Walke
Kingston
Albert Walke
Carrie
William and
Harry Holtkamp
Herman Muckerheide
Bernard Laudick
St. Maurice
Charles Bishea
Batesville
Greensburg to Welcome New Theatre Director
George H. Dunn resigns after leading the Knights of Pythias theatre since 1913 and will rest. Walter F. Easley of Rushville takes over management of the K P theatre in Greensburg on December 10 under a two year lease with option for three. Easley plans to run films and road shows and has purchased Dunn’s equipment to modernize the house. Easley is a respected businessman and member of several clubs. Dunn offers no immediate plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Dunn
Knights of Pythias
Walter F. Easley
Rushville
Princess Theatre
K. of P. Theatre
Greensburg Lodge No
Easley
Dunn
Rotary Club
Elks
Odd Fellows Lodges
Greensburg
Funeral service and burial planned near Clarksburg
Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the house with burial at Clarksburg cemetery. The notice indicates local observances for a deceased resident, with services arranged in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Cemetery
Legion opens new post home with banquet and address
Joe Welsh post No 129 of the American Legion celebrated its new Dalnbert building home with a housewarming banquet and social session. State Commander E Arthur Ball led the event, praising Legion efforts in Americanization, veteran relief, and community service, as members discussed growth and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welsh Spost No
The
American Legion
Dalmbert
State Legion
E. Arthur Ball
Muncie
Frank Henley
Whitney Spiegel
Lemuel Bolles
Legion
Karl H. Zoller
Zoller
Indiana
Robert ‘G."haas
da Batterton
James H. Lanham
Claude Wyant
Illegian Auxiliary
Karki Zoller
Robert Haas
Dyar Wood
Dr. C., W. Bartholomew
Arthur J Fuchtman
Ross Reed
Sanford Starks
Ira Miller
Post Club
War Mothers
the Legion Auxiliary
Governor McCray Indicted on Embezzlement and Fraud Charges
Marion county grand jury indicted Governor McCray on eight counts including embezzlement larceny forgery and obtaining money under false pretenses. Alleged embezzlements include 155000 from the state board of agriculture and 25000 from the Discount and Deposit Bank of Kentland where he served as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury
McCray
Eigh
Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Discount
Deposit_Bank of
Kentland
Moore Rites Planned for Letts. Aged 83 Die at Home
Benjamin F. Moore aged 88 died at 1 30 this morning at his son A E Moore's home one mile east of Letts due to old age complications He was born Sept 14 1840 in Hamilton county Ohio moved to Decatur county as a child He leaves son Edward two daughters Mrs W E Jackson and Mrs Albert Roscrell a brother John Moore and a sister Mrs Hulda Thomson The funeral is set for 1 pm Monday at the Letts Baptist church with Rev Atkinson officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Moore
A. E. Moore
Letts
Mr. Moore
Hamilton County
Decatur County
Edward Moore
W. E. Jackson
Albert Roscrell
John Moore
Hulda. Thomson
Baptist Church
Atkinson
Ralph G. Dock Named Defendant in Labor Complaint
Ralph G. Dock is listed as the defendant in a complaint for work and labor. The plaintiff demands 160.00 today from Henry H. Marta, with George D. Wolfe also involved in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph G. Dock
Henry H. ‘Arta
George D. Wolfe
Defendant in Ruth Manning case to have heating Tuesday
Orville Cartee was arrested Wednesday night on a paternity charge filed by Ruth Manning. He tried to flee the back door but was confronted by officers on the back porch and released on $300 bond for a hearing Tuesday morning in Squire Creath's court. The Eva Bennett estate sold to Newton Bennett for 4274.25, deed to be delivered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Manning
Orville Cartee
Cartee
Squire Creath
Eva BR. Bennett
Newton Bennett
Eircuit Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Philo Lodge
Greensburg High School
John 8. Wilson
Ethel Robbins Campbell
Rosalinn Beeson
J. C. Hagin III
United Press
B. F. Moore
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