Indiana Republican Editorial Association Plans Winter Meeting
The executive committee meeting in Indianapolis set January 27 and 28 for the annual gathering. E J Hancock leads the program committee with J W Pierce George Lindsey and others named as members. Fred Schortemier will handle banquet arrangements and a speaker. The program includes newspaper business and group meetings with topics to be surveyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Editorial Association
Severin Hotel
Indianapolis
E. J. Hancock
Greensburg
J. W. Pierce
Clinton
George Lindsey
Marion
George Elliott
Newcastle
L. K. Fesler
L. A. Hamilton
Rennsalaer
Fred Schortemier
Schortemier
Claypool
Rushville Gas Company Cut to 50 Cents Rate with 10 Cent Rebate
The Rushville Natural Gas Company, by Indiana public service commission order, lowers base gas rate to 50 cents with a 10 cent per thousand cubic feet rebate for the year ending November 30, 1920. Rebates must be repaid within six months and new rates take effect December 1 with first bills due January 1, 1921. The rebate costs about $5 in emission reach fines could be part of the company’s audited year ending November 30, 1920, which showed earnings and dividends and compared to 1918 1919 figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Natural Gas Company
Public Service Commision of Indiana
Rushville
City Court Judge John P. Stech Struck by Car
John P. Stech Rushville city court judge was struck by an automobile driven by Edmund Gartin after exiting the post office. He suffered a broken right arm and leg and was rendered unconscious, with injuries described as potentially fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Stech
Rushville
Edmund Gartin
Batesville Mayor Plans Modern Moving Picture Theatre
Batesville Mayor C. W. Gibson will erect a top class moving picture theatre with modern appliances. It will be managed by his son Charles after completion. Jacob Schepper, 71, died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. his wife Lizzie Sev eringhaus survives. North Vernon beat the tied team 11 to 10 last Friday in a fast, well attended game. The Tuesday Milan Legion game was canceled as Milan withdrew from the league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Gibson
Charles
Jacob Schepper
Lizzie Severinghaus
North Vernon
Atesv
Milan Legion
Milan
Not Eggs Exactly Right
Mrs Newlywed visits a grocery for morning marketing and critiques eggs as dreadfully small. The grocer explains they are freshly from the country this morning. The bride quips that farmers rush eggs off the nest to sell them quickly.
Mrs George Logan and son join Decatur county in Orlando trip
Mrs George Logan and her son Harry from five miles west of town travel to Orlando Florida to join Decatur county people for the water. They were in Florida last year. Miss Cora Robbins of Hope is adjudged of unsound mind and will be sent to Cragmont. She is about 50 years old and a daughter of the late Wesley Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Logan
Harry
Orlando Fla
Decatur County
Florida
Cora Robbins
Hope
Cragmont
Wesley Robbins
Blue Ridge Man Receives 48 Hour Eviction Ultimatum
Harley Gillespie known as Biscuit living near Blue Ridge was served a 48 hour notice to move. The note nailed to his gate warned Biscuit to leave within forty eight hours and stated people are tired of him. He cannot explain the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Gillespie
Blue Ridge
Shelbyville
Gillespie
Inmate Fred Reitz Shoots Self at Odd Fellows Home
Fred Reitz, 74, an inmate at the Odd Fellows Home, killed himself this morning at nine. Attendants found him with a large caliber revolver wound to the left breast. death was instantaneous. Reitz had lived at the home for nearly twenty years and suffered periodic mental instability. His wife in Logansport was notified, and coroner Dr. Grover ruled it a death by own action after an inquest.
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Fred Reitz
Odd Fellows Home
Taneous
Reitz
Logansport
Grover
Stamps Drive Seeks County Wide Pulpit Support
With two weeks left to meet the quota, Christ mas seal sales in Decatur county surpassed 200 dollars as over 20 000 have been sold. Teachers and pupils will spread the message at schools while leaders like Mrs Claude F Wyant coordinate subdivision directors across Adams Clinton Clay Fugit Jackson Marion Salt Creek Sand Creek and Washington townships.
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Decatur
Claude F. Wyant
Psi Iota Xi
Camp Fire Girls
Adams
Mary Ehrhardt
Clinton
Harry Templeton
Clay
Louise Pavy
Fugit
Mable Emmert
Jackson
J. T. Alexander
Marion
Leonissa
Saltcreek
F. C. Bass
Sandcreek
Steel Moore
Washington
Prices of Tankage and Fertilizer Too High
The Jackson Township Farmers Association met on Thursday December 9 and decided tankage prices are too high compared with hogs and other farm products. They will stay out of the market until prices justify feeding. Fertilizer prices blamed similarly. An oyster supper at Sardinia is planned for the first of the year along with a membership drive. Officers elected: Harry C Carr president Ralph Anderson vice president Fred Eddleman secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township Farmers’ Association
Sardinia
Harry C. Carr
Ralph Anderson
Fred Eddleman
First Volume in Indiana World War Gold Star Book
Indiana Historical Commission advances publication of the Gold Star Book, the first volume in a series detailing Indiana's World War role. It will honor 3,280 men and 14 women who died, with photos and bios. J. W. Oliver oversees the project and about five thousand copies are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Historical Commission
Indiana
J. W. Oliver
Local visits span Guilford Indianapolis and hospital progress
Mrs. Sebra Proctor of Guilford visits cousin Mrs. Sebra T Hillman west of town. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allender and daughter Wilma spend the weekend with relatives in Indianapolis. Mrs. Owen Steadman, just home from Methodist Hospital Indianapolis, is slowly improving at West Main residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebra Proctor
Guilford
Sebra T. Hillman
West of Town
Henry Allender
Wilma
Indianapolis
Owen Steadman
Methodist Hospital
West Main
Winders urge honesty purity and reverence at Y M C A dinner
Rev Charles H Winders spoke to a full Y M C A Bible Club dinner backed by Baptist ladies who served a celebrated chicken meal. He tied his Mark gospel message to youth duties and urged honesty purity and reverence as keys to Christian life, noting English reverence for the Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Winders
Y. M. C. A. Bible Club
Mesdames I. C. Overman
D. A. West
Emma Clemons
B. S. White
Roy Smith
Williamstown
R. C. Higley
Mr. Winders
Jesus
England
Greensburg High Defeats Burney High 19 to 7 in Slow Battle
Greensburg High School beat Burney High 19 to 7 as the defense held Burney to one field goal. The first half ended 10 to 2, with each Greensburg player scoring at least once. The Burney lads fought hard, while Greensburg Freshmen routed a light upper-class team 19 to 8 in the curtain raiser. Coles misplaced a free throw into the opponents’ basket. The Varsity will travel to Whiteland next Friday seeking further town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg High School
Burney High School
Greensburg
Burney
Coles
Whiteland
Wiley
Prizes Offered to Students for Christmas Seals Drive
Prizes will go to the school or individual who sells the most Christmas seals, announced by Mrs. F. Wyant, head of the county drive. The anti tuberculosis association relies on school children to fund the effort, with schools boosting sales and local buildings racing to sell more. Indiana emphasizes at home cure and early treatment through sanatoria clinics and visiting nurses, financed by penny seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Wyant
Anti-Tuberculosis Association
West
Indiana
Farm sale closes career of longtime farmer near St Paul
Frank Allison of near St Paul sold his 156 acre farm one mile north of St Paul to Cleo C Mobley of Greensburg for 30000 dollars and will retire from farming. Possession is to be given January 1 and a sale is planned for Tuesday December 21. Mobley is experienced with farms and is said to gain a good property from the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Allison
St. Paul
Cleo C. Mobley
Greensburg
Allison
Mobley
Mr. Allison
News from Ontardo Florida by Harry Boyd
Harry Boyd reports from Orlando Florida that he Mrs Boyd and Marion Elliott arrived September 4. They spent ten days in Jacksonville and drove to Daytona in a Boyd car. A driver rode partway then Mr Boyd drove the rest alone. The trip proved tiring but he is gaining and staying at the Southern Cake. The Elliotts went to Miami for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Boyd
Ontardo Fla
Mrs. Boyd
Marion Elliott
Jacksonviile
Daytona
Mr. Boyd
Orlando
Amelia
Elliotts
Miami
Harding Won't Cheat Says President Elect to Star Readers
The piece quotes Warren G. Harding addressing his fellow newspapermen, asserting he will meet great responsibilities with justice and fairness. He recalls decades with the Star and Miller, noting past borrowing and repayment, and insists he is a plain man on the square with everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Hardings
Hardingettes
Warren G. Harding
the Star
Miller
The
Star
Lincoln
Flat Rock Man Is Elected Unanimously
Maurice Douglas of Flat Rock was elected general secretary of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations at the Claypool hotel session last night. He succeeds Lewis Taylor after a year as secretary and previously served as second vice-president. Douglas has also been unanimously chosen as first vice-president at the state convention last month.
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Maurice Douglas
Flat Rock
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Claypool
Lewis Taylor
State Federation
Douglas
Shelbyville
Rushville Goat Attracts Attention Outside Post Office
A Billy goat in a crate labeled Who knows? stood at the Masonic Temple entrance in Rushville today, drawing spectators and questions about parcel post shipments. The goat, from Will McMillin farm, is described as one of the wild variety and ties to a Tall Cedars of Lebanon event with a hidden message.
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Masonic Temple
Cedars
Lebanon
Will McMillin
Aged Woman Dies Suddenly Near Sandusky Kentucky
Ruth Gaunt 78 living east of Sandusky died early this morning after a brief illness. She awakened with a croppy cough and died before a doctor arrived. Survived by four daughters and a son. daughters Mamie McKay Waldron Maud Carter Indianapolis Kate Pickerel Richland and son W C Gaunt Ranier Oregon. Body to be sent to Marion Shelby county for burial in Marion cemetery. funeral arrangements pending.
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Ruth Gaunt
John Alvin Ryan
Sandusky
Mamie McKay
Waldron
Maud Carter
Indianapolis
Kate Pickerel
Richland
Ryan
W. C. Gaunt
Ranier
Oregon
Marion
Shelby County
Congress to Reject All Indiana Postmaster Appointments
Republican leaders say all postmaster nominations sent to the senate this session will be rejected. They argue four year Democratic appointments should not be made at the dawn of a Republican administration. Only one Indiana postmaster, O Alton of Milan, previously a Republican, was confirmed after protests and a decisive speech by Senator New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
Senate
New
Alten
Es O. Alton
Milan
Ripley
Marshall
Alton
Woman fainting on sidewalk near Zoellner's store
Mrs Lydia Mozingo of south of town became ill and fainted during the noon hour, collapsing on the sidewalk in front of Zoellner's store. She received medical aid from Dr Morrison and sustained only slight bruises from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Mozingo
Zoellner’s
Morrison
Girls Sell Seals in Public Places Fund Drive
Girls from Psi Iota Xi sold Christmas seals in three public spots raising funds. Maretta Douglas and Catherine Weaver operated at the post office, Margaret Dowden and Catherine Woodfill at Greensburg Bank, and Lucile Meek and Dorothy Jenkins at the Third National. The drive yielded several dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Psi Iota Xi
Maretta Douglas
Catherine Weaver
Margaret Dowden
Catherine Woodfill
Greensburg Bank
Lucile Meek
Dorothy Jenkins
Third National
Shelbyville Man Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
D Wray DePrez of Shelbyville has been commissioned lieutenant colonel in the Indiana National Guard. Former major in the State Guard, he gained prominence for services in Gary during last year’s street strike and is a longtime member of the State Militia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Wray DePrez
Shelbyville
New
Indiana National Guard
Old State Guard
Gary
Veteran Farmer Critically Ill At Clarksburg Home
H T McCracken of near Clarksburg is reported critically ill at his daughter Mrs Rufus Moore's home 127 West First Street. He recently marked his 70th birthday and had been in failing health for some time as a prominent Fugit township farmer living his whole life in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. McCracken
Clarksburg
Rufus Moore
West First Street
McCracken
Fugit Township
Small Pox Case Report Amid City New Precautions
Mrs. Geraldine Hatfield of 532 North Broadway is reported to have a small pox case. The city remains largely free of the disease with only occasional new cases appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Hatfield
North Broadway
County Council Approves 1350 Dollar Deficit Appropriation
The county council met today and appropriated 1350 dollars to cover deficits for the past year. Funds are allocated to the county treasurer, attendance officer, courthouse supplies, orphan care and transport, and bridge superintendent and engineer.
Yearling Filly Edith Worthy Sells for 5000 in Rush County
Rush county farmer Will L Brown sells Edith Worthy a yearling filly to a New Yorker for 5000 dollars setting a county record. Mr and Mrs John McHugh are among morning Cincinnati travelers.
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Will L. Brown
Rush County
Edith Worthy
New Yorker
John McHugh
Cincinnati
In Memoriam of Bessie Eulit
In memory of Bessie Eulit two years since burial at the grave lot. Loved and missed by her mother husband and little son as they hope to join her someday on the isle of somewhere. God called her home to suffer no more.
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Bessie Eulit
Bessie
Earth
Postmasters in Decatur County Seek Pay Reform Bill
Twelve fourth class postmasters in Decatur County Indiana rally behind Senator Moses of New Hampshire to replace the stamp value based pay with a percentage based system similar to higher classes. They note duties now exceed compensation and parcel post volume has widened the gap.
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Decatur County
Moses
New Hampshire
Congress
Westport
Sardinia
Alert
Letts
Burney
Clifty
St. Paul
Adams
Clarksburg
Newpoint
Millhousen
Horace
International Harvester Picks Burney for Annual Display
The International Harvester Company plans a short course in Burney next month following a successful two day event in Corbett and Roche Hardware last year. Burney is praised as a thriving center and chosen to host the annual display for farmers in the county.
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International Harvester Company
Burney
Corbett and Roche
The
International
Sunday School Report
John Alexander and family and Ed Goldsmith and family from southeast of town spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. John Alexander of West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander
Ed Goldsmith
Southeast of Town
West Main Street
Mrs. Rosa Gentry 52 Dies After Long Illness
Rosa Brown Gentry dies at 52 at home 1028 North Broadway after months of illness. Survived by husband Nathaniel and three sons Samuel Clyde and Carolyn. four sisters and two brothers. widow of Nathaniel Gentry and a longtime Baptist member. Funeral Monday at two in private service led by Rev. I C Overman.
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Nathaniel Gentry
North Broadway
Samuel Brown
Rosa Brown
Mr. Gentry
Samuel
Clyde
Carlo
Napolis
Ben
Jessie Underwood
Sadie Billin
Mamie Stott
Minnie Gartin
Whittier
Cal
Gentry
The
Baptist Church
I. C. Overman
16th Birthday Will Be Celebrated With Big Initiatory Meeting
The Eagles held a meeting to complete plans for the 16th anniversary of the local aerue installation. Preparations for next Friday night include a banquet and a rabbit fry supper. Hunting team captains were appointed to secure rabbits and a special meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 to vote on remaining petitions.
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Eagles
Letts High School Defeats Sandusky 12 to 11 in Fast Game
Letts High School beat Sandusky 12 to 11 on Letts floor before a large crowd. Sandusky led early but Letts surged with field goals, while Sandusky added free throws to narrow the gap. prelims saw grades defeat high school scrubs 2 to 0.
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Letts
Letts High School
Sandusky High School
Sandusky
Sosing
Sandusky Boys
Scrubs
Greensburg Poultry Association Plans 1921 Show
The Greensburg Poultry Association will meet at Augustus Goyert’s West Main street office Monday evening to arrange the 1921 poultry show and elect officers. The show, traditionally held in late January, may keep that date or be moved by member vote as the association aims for a county wide event inviting all poultry fanciers and breeders. Jacob Eisenman serves as association president.
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Greensburg Poultry Association
Augustus Goyert
West Main Street
Jacob Eisenman
Prominent Republicans Nominated for Unexpired City Term
The city council will elect Dec 29 to fill the late Mayor McCoy's unexpired term. Five Republicans are listed C A Kuhn C H Thomson Will Haas Morton Richey A C Rupp with Democrat Thomas Tumilty as the lone member. Other names include M C Jenkins O G Miller Rober Naegel James Randall C D Trist. Some candidates have not consented, and a Republican caucus may decide the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
C. A. Kuhn
C. H. Thomson
Will Haas
Morton Richey
A. C. Rupp
Thomas Tumilty
M. C. Jenkins
O. G. Miller
Dr. C. A. Kuhn
Rober Naegel
James Randall
C. D. Trlst
Clay Township Farmers Oyster Supper Notice
By order of the Clay Township Farmers Federation a free oyster supper and program with a state speaker will be at Burney Baptist church on Friday December 17 at 8 p.m. All farmers of Clay township and families are invited to socialize and learn about the Farmers organization. W. H. Wilson, Secretary.
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Board of Dirners
Clay Township
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