City Council Adopts Year End Measures and Fires Official
The City Council met to wrap up affairs for new members taking office January first. Theodore Crume resigned from the fire department, accepted with compensation. Claimed expenses totaled 149.75 dollars. Treasurer reports show 3,406.26 in the general fund. 300 transfer from sinking fund and 2,000 bonds ordered paid. Finance notes cite 10.56 in interest on deposits. Numerous bills approved for departments including fire, streets, and miscellaneous totaling near 1,938.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Crume
Fire Department
Clint
St. John
Robison
Board of Finance
John W. Craig
Hugh Wickens
Horace Skillman
Will C. Ehrhardt
Frank E. Ryan
Charles S. Williams
Joseph L. Luchte
Ea Siling
Fred Boys
J. W. Rucker
Minear Co
J. B. Hughes
Hay
James Randall
A. C. Terrell
Will Espy
James Withers
Frank Chrisman
E. E. Doles
W. I. Johnston
Cnde
C. U. Telephone
Bonner, Hart & Martin
George S. Littell
Death at Burney Samuel Keith Dies After Illness
Samuel Keith aged sixty three, a respected Burney resident, died at James Wasson’s home Tuesday morning after a long illness. He had suffered dropsy recently and leaves a cousin, George Keith of Westport. Funeral services were held Wednesday at one o'clock at his home, burial at Nauvoo Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Keith
Burney
James Wasson
George Keith
Westport
Nauvoo Grove
William Whiteman Found Dead Near Milroy
William Whiteman aged eighty was found dead in a field west of Milroy on Saturday at five PM. He was Milroy’s oldest Masonic lodge member and well known in the county. Authorities believe exertion from walking up a hill triggered heart failure. He leaves a wife two sons and three daughters. Funeral services were held Monday at his home under Masonic auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whiteman
Milroy
Masonic Lodge
Horace Whiteman
Testimony of Nashua Policeman on Foley's Honey and Tar
Night policeman J N Paterson reports suffering a severe winter lung cold. After trying six advertised cough medicines and two doctors with no relief, a friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar. Two thirds of a bottle cured him, he says, calling it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Paterson
Nashua
Laws
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Thomson & Co Advertisement Offers White Diamonds and Jewelry
Genuine white diamonds and solid gold watches and rings are presented as tasteful gifts. See their immense stock at Thomson and Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson & CO
Draft Horses In Demand Reflects Ten Year Shift
Indiana Farmer notes a decade of rising demand for draft horses as autos rise and industry improves. Prices have tripled in twelve years, breeders scaled up yet still cannot meet commercial horse needs amid sustained prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Grangers Set Busy Schedule for Indiana State Grange Meet
The thirty-ninth annual Indiana State Grange session in Columbus is packed December 14 to 16 with a full program. Aaron Jones of South Bend will preside at the opening in city hall at 10 am Tuesday. An informal Hotel St Denis reception for early arrivals precedes the formal business.
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Columbus
Ind
Indiana State Grange
St. Denis
State Grange
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Traction Line Victory
In Columbus Indiana Judge Hacker sustains demurrers to parts of the Pennsylvania lines suit against the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern Traction Company. The $20,000 damages case faces likely appeal. City opened a street across the steam road tracks enabling crossing without damages. The decision surprised local observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis
Columbus & Southern Traction Company
Hacker
Bartholomew
Ladies Aid Society Plans Church Annex Kitchen Dining Room
With a nest egg of 265 dollars earned in the past year the Methodist church Ladies Aid Society will have plans drawn for an annex. The project aims to provide a kitchen and dining room for suppers and luncheons without relying on available town buildings. Hope Journal.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Hope Journal
Donnell Leaves Morris Firm for Evansville Lumber Post
Frank L. Donnell, formerly with Kennedy and Donnell Lumber Co. at Morris, accepts sales manager role with Young and Cut singer Lumber Co. in Evansville. He will desk at the Grand Hotel in Indianapolis. the Morris firm will be run by Clarence Donnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Donnell
Kennedy & Donnell Lumber Co
Morris
Young & Cutsinger Lumber Co
Evansville
Donnell
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Clarence Donnell
Batesville Tribune
Westport Boys Lose Twice in Saturday Basketball Action
Westport lost to Milroy 21 to 11 and to North Vernon 5 to 4 on Saturday. Westport’s Cole man McMahan suffered a broken nose while Milroy’s Harry Thomas sprained an ankle.
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Westport
Milroy
North Vernon
Coleman McMahan
Harry Thomas
Boston Store for Useful Gifts on West Side Square
Storefront listing notes Boston Store for useful gifts located on West Side Square with address 506 or nearby. No additional context or events provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
West Side Square
Opening of Congress Seates Historic First Session
Washington dispatch notes the sixty first congress opens with large attendance and a simple ceremony. Rep De Armond’s death is mourned in a lengthy House prayer. Speculation swirls about James E Watson acting as peacemaker with Speaker Cannon and whether Cannon will seek another term as speaker.
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Washington
Senate
Henry N. Couden
Tlird
DeArmond
Missouri
Cannon
James E Waton
House
Watson
Joe
Congress
Hammond
Fortnightly Club Holds Christmas Meeting with Music
The Fortnightly Club met Monday afternoon with Mrs. Clyde Meek for a Christmas gathering. Seven guests enjoyed a program on Shakespeare including Miss Hamilton and Elbert Hubbard. Miss Stewart led the discussion in Mrs. St. John’s absence. Mrs. Bert Morgan provided music before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Meek
Shakespeare
Elbert Hubbard
Miss Hamilton
Windstorm damages farms and towns in Decatur county
A Sunday wind and rain battered Decatur county causing unroofed barn at Daniel Higdon's Fugit township, widespread property damage, and crippled telephone service. Greensburg saw light damage, while Westport and nearby areas suffered more.
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Decatur County
Westport
Daniel Higdon
Fugit
Greensburg
County Commissioners Discuss Appointments and Roads
The Decatur County Commissioners met Monday adopting appointments for County Attorney T. E. Davidson and jail staff, approving a two room hospital at the poor farm, granting use of a jail stone pile building to Associated Charities, and reviewing road projects in St Paul and Marion township. Bids were opened for gravel road work and stone supplies with action pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
T. E. Duv Idson
Fred Loy
C. B. Grover
Fred Boyl
Associated Charities
St. Paul
J. T. Meek
W. J. Martin
Bird Sefton
Sam Covert
Carey Hunter
J. A. Stagg
R. S. Lowe
G. E. Erdman
T. E. Day
William Feming
Lehman Et. al
Marion Township
Hamlin Anderson
Noah Dashiell
Jeff Davis
Rolfing
Hamilton
Lower Pike
Fugit Township
Harris City
J. W. Craig
Golden Rule Store Offers Cash Only Deals at 209 East Main
Ira E. Wonn proprietor invites customers to pay cash to enjoy low prices and quick turnover. With years in wholesale and stock bought at bottom rates, the policy aims to serve all fairly and reduce capital tied up in credit. Customers are urged to buy cash to stretch dollars and help settle other accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
Kanouse Shoe Store Set for December Opening
Roy C. Kanouse and a large staff unpack and arrange stock for the new Kanouse shoe store on the east side of the square. While not yet open, several sales have occurred and a formal opening is planned for December 18 with more details next week. The store is modern and promises strong prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy C. Kanouse
Kanouse
DAR Meeting Outlines Grave Marking Plans and Red Cross Drive
The Daughters of the American Revolution met with Miss Pearl Williams, led by Regent Mrs. Turner, with 23 present. They discussed visiting Revolutionary soldiers graves, aiding Red Cross stamp sales, and a quality order. The program featured the reading of Paul Revere's Ride led by Vice President Mrs. Woodfill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
Greensburg Sunday Schools Surprise Parents Missing Case
A little girl who came home from school to find both parents missing was relieved later when she learned they were shopping for Christmas presents at Kirby's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby's
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Ahae
Grangers
M. E. Ladies
Owens Jewelry Store
Ira E. Wonn
East Main Street
Kanouse Shoe Store
D. A. R. Meeting
Christmas Furs
I. En Ee
Geo. W. Magee
Guthrie & Mitchell
North Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
Citizens Bank Building
Emma B. Sefton
Independent
Col Christian Cee Eee
Baptist
Centenary M. E Ree
First M. E Ee
Presbyterian Coves
Beene
J. Rabin
G.P.A
O P.O
Standard Shoe Co
West Main Street
Ainsworth Building
Main Street
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