Weatherford Named Jefferson County Superintendent
Chester C Weatherford appointed superintendent for Jefferson County by Madison Courier reports. O T Stanfield of Aurora announced the Michigan road project from city limits to the Ripley county line. Five ton truck sent to Belleview with more trucks planned as crews prepare to repair and widen the road to 60 feet. Weatherford previously served as assistant superintendent under Robert Davis on district four pikes for almost three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Stanfield
Aurora
Chester C. Weathareys
JO Juepusjo Tiodns
Michigan Road
Ripley
Stanfield
Belleview
Weatherford
Robert Davis
Madison Courier
Golden Wedding for Samuel and Jane Shelhorn
Mr and Mrs Samuel Shelhorn of Decatur county near the Rush county line observed their golden wedding anniversary with a grand dinner. Married December 4 1870 they have raised four sons and two daughters all married and living nearby with fifty relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Sheldhorn
Greetsboro
Williamstown
Samuel Shelhorn
Jane Over
Decatur County
Rush County
Shelhorn
Don
Fred
Harry
Ernest Allison
Charles ‘Errier
New Salem Woman Mont Stewart Dies at 50
The funeral for Mrs. Mont Stewart age 50 will be held Sunday afternoon with Rev. Talmage Deirees officiating. She is survived by her husband and three children, two sisters Mrs. Stella Tuell of Caline and Mrs. James Hawthorne of Chicago, a brother E. O Kemptner of Jamestown Colorado, and two half sisters living outside the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Mont Stewart
Talmage Deirees
Stella Tuell
Caline
James Hawthorne
Chicago
E. O Kemptner
Jamestown
Colo
Decoration Received by Parents of Soldier Killed in West
Mr and Mrs Frank Marlowe of northeast Sandusky received from the Navy Department a Navy Cross for their son First Sergeant Fred M Marlowe US Marine Corps. The award cites extraordinary heroism at Monfin St Georges France on November 1 1918. The Marlowe family also displayed the Distinguished Service Cross and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal among others, marking Decatur county's first naval decoration reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Marlow
Northeaast
Sandusky
Navy Department
Navy Cross
Free M. Marine
U. S. Marine Corps
Teward
Marlowe
Marine Corps
Army
Monfin-St. Georges
France
Decatur County
Greensburg
Frank Marlowe
Fred
Auto Owners Warned About Radiator Freeze Dangers
Greensburg auto dealer warns drivers to drain cooling water when parking to prevent radiator damage. Open the pet cock fully, clear blockages with a straw or match if needed, or use alcohol or anti freeze. Neglect has led to costly repairs according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Greensburg Beats Aurora 27 to 18 in Local High School Showdown
Greensburg trailed 11 to 8 at halftime but unleashed a 19 point surge in the second half to defeat Aurora 27 to 18 at the local high school gym. Notable players Harlan Meek Beck Trester Venderbur Wickens Lines Wenn Strasburger starred as Greensburg’s pace overwhelmed the visitors and greensburg seconds topped Milroy 11 to 4. Greensburg advances toward section honors with a next game against Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Aurora
Harlan
Meek
Beck
Trester
Venderbur
Wickens
Lines
Wenn
Strasburger
Milroy
Lowe
Brokaw
Weisner
Robi
Martin
Black
Overman
Burney
Dimmitt Accepts Winnipeg Call at 5000 Dollar Salary
Dr F L Dimmitt former pastor of the First Methodist church in Columbus has accepted a call to a Methodist church in Winnipeg Canada The move reportedly offers a salary of 5000 dollars per year Dimmitt was well regarded in Columbus and among local pastors while serving here from the Ledger Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Dimmitt
First Methodist Church
Galesburg
Ill
Winnipeg
Canada
Prominent Chicago Sanitary Board President Faces Re-Election
Miss Anna Myers, former Greensburg student and first G H S graduates with Ida Stout in 1871, is linked to Charles H. Serger a Chicago leader and former sanitary board president deposed last year. The couple, wealthy travelers, plan an early European trip in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Myers
Greensburg
Ida Stout
E. R. Mineaur
Myers
Charles H. Serger
Chicago
City Sanitary Board
Serger
Europe
Members urged to ride special train to district meeting
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P plans a trip to Columbus next Thursday for the district meeting. Committee members urge everyone to call the K of P club at 125 by Tuesday to confirm attendance and justify a special return train, with departure at 5 p m and a 10:30 p m return from Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge
K of P
Columbus
C. J. Butler
Jesse Short
Albert Schauffer
William Swails
Orlando Hamilton
A. C. Rupp
Charles Dravis
Elmer Sefton
Roy McGee
Paul Dibble
Graham and Grover Receive Marriage License
Forest Edward Graham and Gladys Marie Grover were issued a marriage license this afternoon. The couple is connected to families on South Franklin street and to Dr and Mrs C B Grover. G W Chapman and daughter Martha Ann of New York City visited the Chap man family during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Edward Graham
Ed Graham
South Franklin Street
Gladys Marie Grover
C. B. Grover
G. W. Chapman
Martha Ann
New York City
L. C. Chapman
E. M. Bull
Early Shopping for Christmas Delights Warned to Buyers
The piece urges readers to begin Christmas shopping now before the rush. It highlights abundant, attractive merchandise and stores stockpiling gifts, noting the benefit of choosing early to avoid last minute chaos and enjoy more time at home before Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earry Line
Oyster Frank Roszell Restaurant Owner Dies After Paralysis
Frank W. Roszell 65 known as Oyster Frank died after a stroke while driving near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He and his wife were out when the car slowed and lost control. Roszell, a former railway worker who opened Indiana's first oyster restaurant, was a long-time Indianapolis figure with deep local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Rozell
East Market Market Street
Indianapolis
Indiana
Oyster Frank
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Russell
Speedway Junction
Hiss
Cromer Robinson
Frank
Alabama Street
Market House
East Washington Street
Library Square
Prof
Jerman
Wirt, Weir
Harry Woodfill
Frank Roszell
Miss Josie Minor Injured in Michigan Road Crash Near Greensburg
Miss Josie Minor of Indianapolis suffered severe scalp wounds after being thrown from an automobile a mile west of town on the Michigan road. The crash occurred when a car with bright headlights blinded Lewis of Shelbyville, forcing a sudden brake. Dr. Kercheval treated her with five stitches, and she continued to Shelbyville that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Minor
Indianapolis
Michigan
Greensburg
E. E. Lewis
Shelbyville
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Sunday School Report on Henry Dieckman Illness
Henry Dieckman, long troubled by stomach illness, remains unwell this past week. Dr. Kimberlin of Indianapolis was summoned today to diagnose the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dieckman
Kimberlin
Indianapolis
Relatives Move Into Sandusky Property and Local Socials
SANDUSKY relatives at New Castle Sunday. Clyde Thorp and family moved into A. D. Martins property in Sandusky. Hilmie Dweiger and wife entertained friends Sunday for Dorothy's first birthday anniversary. A. D. Martin's family spent Sunday with Mrs. Marge Martin and family. Mrs. Martin is recovering from an operation two weeks ago. Walter Hite and wife spent the weekend at Hope. Chas Clemons and wife hosted a dinner with friends. Mrs. Dorcas Fisher of Hope visited Mrs. Walter Hite. Little Miss Lillian Knox is on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Clyde Thorp
A. D. Martins
Sandusky
Hilmie Dweiger
Dorothy
A. D. Martin
Marge Martin
Dorcas Fisher of
Hope
Walter Hite
Lillian Knox
District Evangelism Meetings Scheduled Across Greensburg District
District Superintendent Whitsitt lists next week group meetings in Dearborn Rising Sun Vevay Madison and more. Programs include special music discussions and pastor lay leader participation with evangelism reports and baptisms noted at several churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
W. M. Whitsitt
Dearborn
Aurora
Ohio County
Rising Sun
Switzerland County
Vevay
Jefferson County
Madison
W. H. Wehrly
Cincinmati
C. P. Gibbs
North Vernon
G. H. Murphy
Columbus
Jesse Bogue
Ripley
J. W. Johnson
S. J. Shake
Decatur
A. H. Pitkin
R. S Hendricks
W. E. Fisher
H. G. Ramsey
T. J Hart
G. R. Henderson
Switzerland
John Asher
C. P. Hart
W. S. Rader
A. E. Chastain
Ripley County
Osgood
J. W Johnson
Pierceville
Delaware
Wedieedes
Thoss
Andrew Brunner
J. Shake
Edwin Shake
W. F. Crane
Chas. Henderson
Versailles
Mt. Pleasant
Wm. Wood
Evangelist Harwood
Kentucky
Oden
Ebenezer
Butlerville
Roy A. Sturm
Josephine B. Campbell
Cross Plains
Pleasant Grove
Napoleon
New Salem
Letts High School Beats North Vernon In Close Game
Letts high school defeated North Vernon 20 to 10 on Letts floor. Webb and Evans starred for Letts while Alexander led North Vernon. Letts to meet Sandusky on the local floor next Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon High School
Letts High School
Letts
Webb
Evans
Alexander
North Vernon
Sandusky
Fifth Avenue as Parade Ground and Shame of New York
A reflective column portrays Fifth Avenue as both parade ground for veterans and stage for wealth and vanity. It contrasts olive drab heroes with idle rich, describes shops from Washington Square to 110th Street, Waldorf Astoria and Peacock Alley, and laments conditions of the common New Yorker while praising Main and Broadway as backbone streets. The piece previews next week’s Above the Dead Line Christmas story set in New York’s furnished room district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
Judas
Washington Square
2Rd Street
23Rd
59Th Street
110Th Street
11Th Avenue
New York Street
34Th
Waldorff-Astoria
Europe
Prussia
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
the Vich
Palm Beach
Main
Broadway
Franklin
New York
Greensburg
Tallest Marine Hails From Denver
Reuben A Pratt a 29 year old six foot nine inch 287 pound recruit from Denver arrives in New York and requires a tailor made Marine uniform because he exceeds height limits by seven inches. He may serve as drum major or assist with color guard at the New York recruiting office once outfitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marine Corps
Reuben A Pratt
Denver
Quartermaster Department
Pratt
Farmers' Federation Plans Oyster Supper Banquet
The Clay township Farmers' Federation board decided to host an oyster banquet Friday evening December 17 at the Bur ney Baptist. All members families and farmer friends are invited. Everything free. A good speaker will be present and a few songs are promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Federation of
Clay Township
Burney Baptist
Ten Round Boxing Law Pushed by Indiana Legion
The Indiana Legion backs a 1921 measure to allow ten round bouts under a governor appointed three member boxing commission. Age limits set at 18 for participants and 16 for spectators with licenses required for promoters. Exemptions apply to colleges and certain organizations. Funded by five percent of gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Floyd Murray
Hammond
The
Murray
American Legion Posts
K. of C
Boxing Commission
How South Voted Comparative Vote Figures
Unofficial results show Southern states largely sticking to the Democratic party with smaller pluralities than four years ago. The text notes first time women voters possibly boosting Democratic totals, followed by a comparative table of figures.
DAMAGE CASE GOES TO THE JURY TODAY
After evidence closed in the Christian vs Lewis case, Huch Wickens opened for the plaintiff. G L Tremain and Rollin Turter will argue for the defense this afternoon, with George Bruce closing for the plaintiff. Each lawyer has forty five minutes. the jury is expected around four o'clock after Judge Craig's instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Acainst
E. E. Lewis
Huch Wickens
G. L. Tremain
Rollin Turter
George Bruce
Jud Craig
Oace
Dinner Guests at Letts Home Bring Joyful Sunday
Mrs. Florence Simmonds entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Black and daughter Helen, and Miss Sylvia Ketchum joining the gathering in Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Simmonds of
Letts
Harry Black
Helen
Sylvia Ketchum
Local Pastor Called to Wellsburg West Virginia
Rev Allan T Shaw of Greensburg has been called to pastor the Christian church at Wellsburg West Virginia near Bethany College. The Bethany College president is Rev Cloyd Goodnight who previously led New Point and St. Paul churches. Shaw has not stated his response but is presumed to accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Standard
Cincinnati
Allan T. Shaw
Greensburg
Christian Church
Wellsburg
W. Va
Bethany
Bethany College
Cloyd Goodnight
Newpoint
St. Paul
Shaw
Young St Paul Woman Dies After Illness
Eva Smith age 37 died at 12 30 last night at her home in St Paul after a illness of peritonitis. She is survived by husband Ontery Smith one son William her parents Mr and Mrs J W Ramer of northeast of town and a step sister Mrs Orla Martin of Kokomo. Funeral will be held at the Star church Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Smith
St. Paul
Ontery Smith
William
J. W. Ramer
Orla Martin
Kokomo
Star Church
Wednaaday
Short course opens at Westport with bang
The farmers short course at Westport will open Tuesday morning with a bang. Everyone should be present as it will be worthwhile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
Alyea Sues for Divorce in Circuit Court
Anna Alyea files for divorce from Gregg Alyea in circuit court alleging cruel treatment and separation since November 1920 after their July 30 marriage. She claims he earned about 100 weekly before marriage, owned a large auto, and provided minimal support while she did housework for his sister and nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Alyea
Seft
Circuit Court
Gregg Alyea
PLC
Greensburg
Monticello
Stella Alyea
Howard
Chairman to Lead County Schools Legislative Committee
County Superintendent James R. Crawley of Greensburg was named chairman of a eight member committee to draft bills for the next legislature. The state federation panel includes Belle Offare H G Imel and others. committees meet December 18 to report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
James R. Crawley
Crawley
Gygapis
J. R. Crawley
Greensburg
Lee E. Swails
Frank Wallace
Greencastle
George Meltzer
Shelbyville
John F. Haines
State Federation
Miss Nell Fee to Wed M Z Donnell in Oregon
Miss Nell Fee of Clarksburg plans marriage to Mr Martin Z Donnell of The Dalles Oregon Tuesday evening a surprise for home friends. The couple will wed after Miss Fee’s three week visit to relatives in Oregon with attending relatives and cousins Dorothy and Jessie Cox of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Fee
M. Z. Donnell
Oregon
Edwin S. Fee
Clarksburg
Miss Nell Fee
Martin Z. Donnell
Dalles
Donnell
Decantur County
Dailes
Zelick
Camilla Thomson Parnell
Kingston
Miss Fee
Chicago
Dorothy
Jessie Cox
Cincinnati
Creensburg Man Elected President of Clothiers Association
Will C. Woodfill of Creensburg was elected president of the Fourth district Clothiers' Association at the Columbus meeting held Saturday. He also delivered an address during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creensburg
Clothiers
Will C. Woodfll
Fourth District Clothiers’ Asociation
Columbus
Wooodfill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chester O. Weatherford
Margery Gearghty
West Publishing Co
den Id“ Tel Co
St. Jétm & Guthrie
Robert McKay
Clk’s
Chase Beeson Sher
Brumfield Turner
Earl Sitorms
James Alcorn
Chas W Beeson
Adam Schroeder
Robert St. John
Toren I. Deles
M Willeford
al Arnsio Cn
Ames Cowan
John Shannon
Pn Ode
Caine
WF Teurist
le Alvin FE Anderson
Jonm
John Fotabomen
Jesse Martin
Thomas Kitchin
Harry Smitha
Onten
Ors Spo Ck
McClellan Barnes
West
Columbus Ledger
Frank W. Roszell
Sunday School Report
Methodist
Baptist
Presbyterian
Christian
Whitsitt
Daily News
William McColgon
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Louisiana
Missippi
Maryland
Missour
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas Eee
Virginia
West Virginia
Aurora Valletin
Hosal Ts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!