Legion Post Aims 1926 Growth With Membership Drive
The Joe Welsh post of the American Legion plans to boost 1926 enrollment from about 900 county service men to 50 percent, targeting 26 400 state quota. A three day drive renews 1925 members and excites plans for a January theater production. Oyster stew was served as members debated who earned cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Legion
State Department
Indiana Department
Indiana
W. A. Meyer
James Jones
Death suit seeks 10000 against Big Four for Batesville railroad death
Mrs Anna Hotopp administratrix of John Hotopp's estate sues Co C C and St L Railway Co for 10000 damages after Hotopp, a Batesville resident, was killed Feb 3 1925 while crossing Eastern avenue tracks. Plaintiff alleges the freight train reversed without signal and fatally struck him. The case, filed on a venue change from Ripley county, was entered March 27 1925. Antagonists deny negligence and contest the complaint. The hearing was set for Dec 30 before Ripley circuit court prior to the venue change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hotopp
John Hotopp
Co. C. C. & St. L. Railway Co
Ripley County
Ripley Circuis
Batesville
Eastern Avenue
Lowe Edwards Ward Reports Marriage In Illinois
Harold E. Lowe eldest son of Mr and Mrs Marsh Lowe of West Lafayette married Louise Edwards of Lafayette last week in Galesburg Illinois The couple will reside in Galesburg where Mr Lowe works at a Kresge store He graduated Greensburg High School in 1922 and attended Purdue University His family moved to Lafayette about four years ago
Grandson James Armstrong Davis Born to Mr and Mrs Leland Davis
Mr and Mrs Elmer E Davis hear by telegram they are grandparents of a healthy baby boy born last night at St Johns hospital Anderson Indiana to Mr and Mrs Leland Davis The infant is named James Armstrong Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E. Davis
St. John’s Hospital
Anderson
Leland Davis
James Armstrong Davis
Revs Kitzmiller and Welsh Speak at Odd Fellows Mass Session
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs pot luck supper featured Revs L M Kitzmiller Adams Baptist church and James H Welsh Greensburg Christian church. A program included Miss Mary Ehrhardt Wil Erdmann Roy C Kanouse and others with readings and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
L. M. Kitzmiller
Adams Baptist Church
Order of Odd Fellowship
F. L
Order
Welsh
Jericho Road
Odd Fellowship
Good Samaritan
Campaign managers named for Senator Watson re election
H L Gaines and Mrs Ed Gaunt are appointed managers for Senator James E Watson's campaign in the U S Senate race. A Columbus noon Friday meeting is called by fourth district manager Orval Platter. County chairmen from Decatur, Brown, Dearborn, Jefferson, Johnson, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland and others are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
United States
Columbus
Orval Platter
Watson
H. L. Gaines
Ed Gaunt
Greensburg
Decatur
J. W. Benham
Nina Sullivan
Bartholomew County
A. F E. Oldan
Fletcher Polling
Nashville
Brown County
Crawford A. Peters
Aurora
Margaret Westrick
Lawrenceburg
Dearborn County
George Peters
Seymour
Katherine Rochenour
Crothersville
Jackson County
Harry E. Nichols
Lil
Baby Girl Born to Webb Family in Washington Street Home
An eight pound baby girl was born this morning to Mr and Mrs William Webb at the home of the grandparents Mr and Mrs L W Cleaver at 908 East Washington street. She has been named Jane Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Webb
L. W. Cleaver
East Washington Street
Jane Ellen
Irvin Maudlin Eyes Indianapolis on Business Trip
Irvin Maudlin made a business trip to Indianapolis this morning. He planned meetings with local firms to discuss potential deals and expand regional operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Maudlin
Indianapolis
Robert Woodfill Re elected Superintendent of Methodist Bible School
The Greensburg Methodist Sunday School official board held its annual session electing officers for the coming year. Robert Woodfill was re elected superintendent with J. W. Beck as assistant. Also chosen were Stanley Worland secretary Harry Bruner treasurer Edgar Osting superintendent of adult department Ira Clark assistant superintendent adult department Mrs Harry Mount missionary department, Mrs Harry Mount junior department Harry Mount primary department Mrs P C Bentley etc
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Methodist Sunday School
Robert Woodfill
J. W. Beck
Stanley Worland
Harry Bruner
Edgar Osting
Ira Clark
Harry Mount
Elizabeth Duhme
Roy Hillman
Judson Dills
Ona Rowe
Charles Huddleston
P. C. Bentle
Hoosier Public Utility seeks Greensburg gas and electric buy
The Hoosier Public Utility Co. petitions the Indiana Public Service Commission for permission to purchase Greensburg Gas and Electric Light Co. They also request authorization to issue 250000 in 20 year 6 percent bonds and 5000 shares of no par value stock to finance the purchase. Greensburg Gas and Electric Light Co. serves 904 with electricity and 501 with natural gas. The gas and light company waives the right to a hearing and asks approval of the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Hoosier Public Utility Co
Indiana State Public Service Commission
Greensburg Gas and Electric Light Co
Gas and Light Company
Indiana firm incorporated amid rumors on plans and purposes
The company was incorporated last week under Indiana laws with incorporators Dan S. Perry and David A. Myers of Greensburg and Albert Pierce of Chicago. The petition to the state commission was said today to outline the firm’s plans and purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hoosier Public Utility Co
Indiana
Dan S. Perry
David A. Myers
Greensburg
Albert Pierce
Chicago
State Commission
Native of City Dies in Home
Mrs. Elizabeth Snyder aged 80 widow of Oliver H. Snyder of Indianapolis died Saturday at the Masonic State Home in Franklin. Born in Greensburg she lived in Winterset Iowa before moving to Indianapolis. Survived by a sister Mrs Mellissa Bovir of Jacksonville Florida two brothers Rev I S Ford of Marshalltown Iowa and Charles Beeks of Waterloo Iowa a daughter Mrs Lillian Darby of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Snyder
Oliver H. Snyder
Indianapolis
Franklin
Snyder
Greensburg
Winterset
Iowa
Mellissa Bovir
Jacksonville
Fla
Rev
I. S. Ford
Marshalltown
Charles Beeks
Waterloo
Lillian Darby
Mrs Ed Skinner Dies at Home Near Westport
Mrs Ed Skinner 52 died at 5:00 a m today at her home 2 1/2 miles northeast of Westport after a lingering tubercular illness. Born Minnie Mozingo in Decatur County she lived much of her life there. Survived by husband Thomas E Skinner three daughters Mrs Charles Alexander Mrs Chauncey Gardner Hazel at home and one son at home along with three sisters and four brothers. Funeral Thursday at 1:30 pm Mt Pleasant church burial Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Skinner
Westport
Minnie Mozingo
Decatur County
Thomas E. Skinner
Charles Alexander
Chauncey Gardner
Letts
Hazel
Mt. Pleasant
Union Cemetery
Thorpe World Crown Lost to Thomson Kin
Local readers note that Jim Thorpe once world champion in athletics had his crown taken by Thomson of Los Angeles. Thomson, a Princeton man, and his brother later held world honors. Their father long served as a noted Presbyterian minister on the western coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Thorpe
Thorpe
Thomson
Will L. Thomson
Los Angeles
Cal
Princeton
All Farm Bureau Members Present at Meeting Enroll for New Year
Adams township farm bureau held a meeting in St. Paul last night where every member present signed up for the coming year in a hundred percent enrollment. Foust of Hancock county spoke on the drive, County Agent Standley gave a poultry talk, and M M Elliott praised the drive's past success. A lunch followed as teams press the drive to reach all potential members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
St. Paul
Foust
Hancock County
Standley
M. M. Elliott
County Farm Bureau
Resolutions on the Death of Mrs Eliza J Crisler
Greensburg veterans and sisterhood honor the death of Mrs Eliza J Crisler a devoted American whose virtues and leadership long benefited patriotic circles Be it resolved the organization offers deepest sympathy to her family and directs memorial resolutions to be filed and shared with her children Signed by Sam Evans Owen Steadman and Win Shephard committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Crisler
Greensburg Camp No. 63
U. 5
Sam Evans
Owen Steadman
Win Shephard
Inheritance tax cases and estate final reports heard
The estate of Ira Martin faced inheritance tax of 28.96 with final report of administrator John Parker set for hearing January 4. The Phoebe Matthews estate was exempt from inheritance tax and the final report of administrator C W Woodward was examined and approved by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Martin
John Parker
Phoebe Matthews
C. W. Woodward
Alvis Bullard to John Forman Property Transfer
Alvis Bullard transfers a lot in Forest Hill to John Forman for a price of 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Bullard
John Forman
Forest Hill
Land sale near Rosemont and local social notes
Wm. A. Gutzwiller bought 32 acres on the county line road near the Rosemont addition, part of the old Beinke farm. A string of local residents attended a Cincinnati trip for Joseph Surdo’s operetta Prince Charming staged by Oakley school pupils. The PTA met at the high school for Indiana Day program and Memorial hall screened the Luther film. August Norwald and brother John left for California. Mrs. Fred Mestemacher visits Cincinnati. Linda Fisher and niece visited Greensburg. Henry Schoettmer visited Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Gutzwiller
Rosemont
Geo. Hillenbrand
Franklin County
Beinke
Lillian Russell
Virginia Mestemacher
Edwin Wisman
Ivy
Charlie Wesler
Ted
Cincinnati
Joseph Surdo
Oakley School
Ruth Goldberg
Surdo
Miss Ward
Batesville
C. S. Ward
Indiana
Martin Luther
Memorial Hall
August Norwald
John
Decatur County
California
Fred Mestemacher
Edgar Laws
Linda Fisher
Oldenburg
Greensburg
Henry Schoettmer
Francis Schroeder
Death of Gordon Melick 62 in Indianapolis Police Vet
Clarence Melick of East Central avenue reports the death of his brother Gordon Melick age 62 in Broad Ripple due to paralysis. Funeral services were held at the home with burial at East Enterprise. Born in East Enterprise Switzerland county he lived in Indianapolis and served on the police force until apoplexy. He leaves a daughter a granddaughter two sisters and three brothers. His wife died years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Melick
East Central Avenue
Gordon Melick
Broad Ripple
East Enterprise
Mr. Melick
Switzerland County
Indianapolis
Funeral for John Poffenbarger Held in Milford
John Poffenbarger 76 of Milford area died after a long tuberculosis illness. Born in Ohio Oct 16 1849 he married Jane Fowler about 35 years ago. Survived by widow and sister Mrs Anne Eckert of Nebraska. Funeral by Rev N M Rumbley Sunday at 1 30 p.m. at home with burial in Milford cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poffenbarger
Milford
Ohio
Jane Fowler
Anne Eckert
Nebraska
N. M. Rumbley
Milford Cemetery
Death of Samuel F. Swinford 71 Leaves Widow and 3 Children
Samuel F. Swinford 71 died Dec 1 at his daughter’s home in Springfield Missouri after a career in abstract work at Watseka Illinois and bank presidency in Stillwater Oklahoma. He lived later in Tucson and Long Beach and preached as a church leader. He leaves a widow Lida Braden, daughters Mrs. W. L. English and Mrs. May Dickinson, and son William B. Swinford, a professor at the University of Oklahoma. Funeral was held at the Stillwater Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Swinford
Springfield
Swinford
John H. Braden
Paxton, Ill
Watseka
Stillwater
Okla
Tucson
Ariz
Long Beach
Calif
Christian Church
Lida Braden
W. L. English
May Dickinson
Eureka
William B. Swinford
Oklahoma University
Norman
Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Edmund Butz in Iowa
An 8 pound baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Edmund Butz at Watkins Iowa. The grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph Butz at Millhousen received the news by message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Butz
Watkins
Iowa
Joseph Butz
Millhousen
Five Acre Corn Yield Champion Named in Indiana 1925
John Barnes Jr of Brooksburg Jefferson county won the five acre corn contest with a 143.99 bushel per acre yield. Ed Tux of Waldron placed second at 133.83, while last year’s winner George Yarling grew 131.4. The event involved 700 entrants across 64 counties with medals awarded for various yield levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
John Barnes, Jr
Brooksburg
Jefferson County
Indiana
Ed Tux
Waldron
Shelby County
Luxs
Victor
George Yarling
Acre
Wayne Couty
Lawrence Lutz
Gibson County
Henry County
Alvin Harding
Grant County
Tippecanoe
Rush County
Pence
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Former Batesville Resident Dead at 78
Mrs. G. Lambert Hall a former Batesville resident died at the Masonic home in Franklin after weeks of pneumonia. Funeral services were at Metamora Methodist church with burial there. She is survived by son Harry, superintendent of Hoosier Cabinet Co. in Newcastle, and two daughters Anna of Newcastle and Mrs Seniors of Metamora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Anna
Metamora
Local Families Gather For Thanksgiving and Visits
Platts Corner John Maddux and wife spent Sunday with son Omer and family of Westport. Sam Lease and wife of Ander son visit James Neff and family this week. Ray Blauvelt and family from Indianapolis were Thanksgiving guests of Jess Blauvelt and wife. Sherman Robbins and wife spent Sunday with J. M. Tucker and wife of Greensburg. Charlie Bilauvelt and family visited Zachariah McManamon and wife for Thanksgiving. Rolland Cruiser and wife of Rushville visited home folks Thursday. Mrs Lon Spencer seriously ill with shingles. Otto Howe and family from Greensburg and T. V. Lane with N. C. Howe and wife near Azalia Friday. Mr and Mrs Brinkert entertained relatives from near Zenas last week. Florence Cruiser, long employed for Mrs Lawson east of Liberty church, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Maddux
Omer
Westport
Sam Lease
Anderson
James Neff
Ray Blauvelt
Ruth
Indianapolis
Jess Blauvelt
Sherman Robbins
J. M. Tucker
Greensburg
Charlie Bilauvelt
Zachariah McManamon
Rolland Cruiser
Rushville
Lon Spencer
Otto Howe
Bobby
T. V. Lane
N. C. Howe
Azalia
Brinkert
Zenas
Florence Cruiser
Swails Case Actions and Estate Tax Adjudications Summary
The record covers multiple items: proof of summons in Swails v Swails over real estate, guardian ad litem named, and a denial in Nye v O Neal Brothers. It notes several estate matters with final reports approved, tax exemptions, and inheritance tax petitions. Ages include Walter S Whipple and Abbie Bonner estates, plus Albert Geis and Alfaretta Havens cases. An Oliver Goddard matter seeks $14000 in a conversion suit with amended complaint and motion to strike parts of the return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Swails
Bernard Swails
Max
Dorothy Swails
Edgar E. Hite
Thos. Nye
Walter S. Whipple
Urso McCorkle
Walter W. Bonner
Abbie Bonner
W. E. Beesley
George A. Beesley
Albert Geis
Rosa M. Geis
Alfaretta Havens
Enoch Parker, Jr
Enoch Parker, Sr
Oliver Goddard
de Bonis
Ida Goddard
Ida B Stout to Edgar D Mc Laughlin Property Transfer
Ida B Stout transfers property on North East street to Edgar D Mc Laughlin for a sum of $1,250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida B. Stout
Edgar D. McLaughlin
North East Street
Mrs. Nora Jones Reed Dies at 53 in Shelby County
Nora Jones Reed 53 died at her home three miles southwest of St. Paul Shelby County at 6 o clock this morning of paralysis. She leaves husband Charles Reed three daughters and a son one daughter is deceased and she leaves six grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday at 10:30 in Valley Church with burial in Valley Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Reed
St. Paul
Shelby County
Nora Jones
Valley Church
Valley Cemetery
George Aldrich to Florence Coulter Property in City Park
Transfer records show George Aldrich selling property in the city park to Florence E. Coulter for 600 dollars. The transaction details outline the transfer of ownership and payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Aldrich
Florence E. Coulter
City Park
Frank Hamilton Makes Business Trip to Indianapolis
Frank Hamilton travels to Indianapolis on a business trip today. The visit centers on meetings with local firms and potential partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hamilton
Indianapolis
Obituary for Elza Oliver Meredith
Elza Oliver Meredith born near McCoy's Station on October 5 1924 died near Millhousen November 30 aged 14 months. Survived by parents four sisters and brothers with one brother preceding him. Buried Union cemetery Greensburg Indiana December 2 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza Oliver
Orville E. Meredith
McCoy’s Station
Millhousen
Union Cemetery
Greensburg
Ind
Sarki
Forest Hill Residents Share News and Visits
Forest Hill updates report Chlorena Belt returning from Beech Grove and John Geiling’s poor health. Local social notes list visitors and gatherings including the Ladies Missionary society, Sunday prayers led by Frank Springmire, and a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs. Mary Hogg with relatives from Greensburg and nearby homes.
Napolean Light & Power Co Holds First Annual Meeting
Stockholders met at the K of P hall last Monday evening. Reports praised the electric line as a success both publicly and financially. Local residents and relatives shared greetings and travel updates from Greensburg Cincinnati Versailles Newcastle and Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Light & Power Co
K. of P. Hall
Ben Keene
Greensburg
E. A. Behlmer
Cincinnati
E. K. Humphrey
Bee Delay
Louis Damm and Son
The
Light Company
Wilbur Stegemiller
Clara
Versailles
Anna Fruchtricht
Ed Narwold
Wm. Schaffer
John Narwold
California
Joe Heimsath
Edgar Grow
Newcastle
Clyde Grow
Clifford Lawrence
Earl Hertenstein
Chas. Bredemeier
Chas. Schroeder
Jack
Mary Bredemeier
Ed Bredemeier
Ruth Dodson
Indianapolis
Wm. Dodson
Elizabeth Erbeck
John Brunner
Doctor Morrison Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Dr C C Morrison had been ill for several days and was taken to Memo hospital at 7 PM on Monday for an appendicitis operation. Dr Ruddell performed the surgery at 9 PM with drainage tube required. Condition reported favorable today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morrison
Ruddell
Mrs B H Kirby and Daughter Visit Indianapolis
Mrs. B H Kirby and her daughter Sarah Lou spent today in Indianapolis consulting relatives and visiting local sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Kirby
Sarah Lou
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Four Railroad
Lowe-Edwards
Kitzmiller
Greensburg Young Mens’ Christian Association
Association
A. W. Hanson
Indiana University
Indiana College
John Shoemaker
Methodist
Hanson
Young Mens’ Christian Association
Senator
Methodist Bible School
Company Incorporated
Farm Bureau
Platts Corner
Chlorena Belt
Beech Grove
John Geiling
Ladies’ Missionary Society
George Hogg
James Lucky
Elizabethtown
Cleave Welch
Emmett Watson
Perry Harry
Jackson
E. T. Fraley
Lettie Ogden
Mary Hogg
Frank Springmire
Harold Ogden
Marylin
Frank Evans
Maude
Napoleon
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