Christmas Vacation News From Franklin Area
Letts Miss Mary Welch of Franklin visits her parents Dr. J A Welch and wife. Mrs J A Welch and Mrs Arthur Wright spent Friday in Indianapolis. Milo McCammon of Purdue returns home for Christmas. Dora Barr visits brother in Elizabethtown. Dr J A Welch and family spent Sunday with relatives in Ripley county. Miss Mary Whipple of Indianapolis visits her mother Mrs Gertrude Whipple. Mrs P G Capper goes to Indianapolis to spend time with son Earl and family. Mrs Sue Armstrong of Westport visits J C McCammon and family. Bennie Schedwick of Indianapolis to spend Christmas with Hudson relatives. H S Christmas tree and party held in school auditorium with gifts. Refreshments served. Mrs C W Knorr returns from Indianapolis after visiting friends. Junior high serves Christmas dinner and grades’ program in basement. Christmas program by M E Sunday school well received with large audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Welch
Franklin
J. A. Welch
Arthur Wright
Indianapolis
Milo McCammon
Purdue
Dora Barr
Elizabethtown
Ripley County
Mary Whipple
Gertrude Whipple
P. G. Capper
Earl
Sue Armstrong
Westport
J. C. McCammon
Bennie Schedwick
Hudson
H. S
C. W. Knorr
M. E
Local Socials Note Greensburg Weekend Visits
Platts Corner Sherman Robbins and wife joined Mrs Francis Roberts shopping in Greensburg Saturday. Roland Cruiser and wife from Rushville visited his parents James Cruiser and Ida Sutton who is recovering from flu. Charlie Blauvelt and family spent Sunday with Zacheriah McManamon and family. Omer Maddux and Stanley Maddux visited John Maddux and wife. Adam Hessler of Millhousen bought hogs Monday. Theodore Colson of Westport hauled corn from Bertie Colson farm this week. Mrs Eugene Becker visiting relatives away for several days. Ben Earnest and wife moved to Anderson for factory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Robbins
Francis Roberts
Greensburg
Roland Cruiser
Rushville
James Cruiser
Ida Sutton
Charlie Blauvelt
Leslie
Zacheriah McManamon
Omer Maddux
Stanley Maddux
Westport
John Maddux
Adam Hessler
Millhousen
Theodore Colson
Bertie Colson
Eugene Becker
Ben Earnest
Anderson
Two Cars Collide at Main and South Michigan
Forest Graham in an Overland touring car collided with Mark Koehne in a Ford touring at the Main street and South Michigan avenue intersection at about 11:45 this morning. Both drivers escaped uninjured. and the vehicles suffered only slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Graham
Mark Koehne
Newpoint
Main Street
South
Michigan Avenue
Hartsville Resident William Jewell Dies After Illness
William Jewell of Hartsville died last night at his home at 11 after an illness from influenza complications. He had been in declining health for a year. Surviving relatives include widow and five children: Mrs. Harry Jackson of Burney, Rev. Garnett Jewell of Columbus Indiana, Henry Jewell of Hartsville, Mrs. Myrtle Lines of Van Buren and Everett Jewell of Detroit. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 10:30 at Hartsville Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jewell
Hartsville
Jewell
Harry Jackson
Burney
Garnett Jewell
Columbus
Ind
Henry Jewell
Myrtle Lines
van Buren
Everett Jewell
Detroit
Hartsville Methodist Church
Remmiler-Lacey Wedding at Presbyterian Parsonage
Miss Bessie Lacey daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lacey near St Paul united in marriage to Clarence Remmier of St Paul at 9:00 yesterday morning at the Presbyterian parsonage. They will reside with her parents on the Wilk R Pleak farm near St Paul for the present. Auto accessories make useful and practical Xmas gifts. The Haas Shoppe 303 et c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Lacey
Robert Lacey
St. Paul
Clarence Remmier
Presbyterian Parsonage
J. R. Bardelmeier
Remmier
Wilk R. Pleak
Haas
Reiger Sells Eight Acres of Tobacco
George Reiger a farmer six miles west of town sold his eight acre tobacco crop on the Madison market for an average of 22 1 2 cents a pound. Local residents recall five years ago when Decatur county growers marketed crops for 65 to 70 cents a pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reiger
Town
Madison
Decatur County
John H. Caster Elected Venerable Consul at Lodge Meeting
Newpoint lodge No. 9840 Modern Woodmen of America elected officers: John H. Caster Venerable Consul Harold Wolfe Worthy Adviser Paul Risinger Banker Chas Meyer Clerk Oscar Thackery Escort Burtis Palmer Guard Marshall Hart Sentry John Bredewater Trustee Reports show the order grew by 40 percent in membership over the past year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint Lodge
Modern Woodmen of America
John H. Caster
Harold Wolfe
Paul Risinger
Chas. Meyer
Oscar Thackery
Burtis Palmer
Marshall Hart
John Bredewater
Social visits and family news from local area
Will Hall and wife visited relatives in Moline on Sunday. Fred Philipps and wife of Richmond were guests of her daughter and husband. Pauline Hawley of Greensburg stayed with Miss Mabel Evans. Bess Mitchell returned home after days with C. F. Smith and wife in St Paul. J H Warren and party spent weekend with P. M. Johnson and wife. J M Harrell and wife improving after grip. Ed McDonald and Anna of Westport visited Nellie McDonald family. J J Whitson and wife from Seymour visited relatives. Charles William, son of Clint Cooper, much improved after illness. J E Carder and family spent day with Geo Lukinbil and wife. Lavelle Hamilton and wife welcomed a son named Lewis Barr. Rev H W Davis of Eugene left for home after visit with brother C S Davis and family. Davis attended Chicago conference of student pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hall
Moline
Fred Philipps
Richmond
Arthur Denton
Pauline Hawley
Greensburg
Mabel Evans
Bess Mitchell
C. F. Smith
St. Paul
J. H. Warren
Gail Johnson
Indianapolis
P. M. Johnson
J. M. Harrell
Ed McDonald
Anna
Westport
Nellie McDonald
J. J. Whitson
Seymour
Charles William
Clint Cooper
J. E. Carder
Florine
Anderson
Johnston Dead in Dayton Brother of local resident dies
Mrs. Ernest McMillen received word of the death of her uncle John J Johnston at his Dayton Ohio home. He formerly lived in North Vernon and made many friends here during a recent visit. Sister Caroline Lawson of Anderson, formerly of this city, is named as a sister to the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest McMillen
John J. Johnston
Dayton
North Vernon
Caroline Lawson
Anderson
Napoleon Ed Smealy Buys Napoleon Creamery
Ed Smealy has purchased the Napoleon creamery from G R Harmon. Horace Hazelrigg and wife were guests of Mr and Mrs Luther Hazelrigge Sunday. Ed Hunterman and Ed Hollerman returned from shucking corn in Illinois. Mrs Behlmer's funeral drew two daughters Flo and Mabel plus husband and son Raymond. Arnold Uphouse returns from Town. Walter Frichtricht, long ill, is improving. Clarence Abplanalp of Greensburg visited relatives Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Smealy
Napoleon
G. R. Harmon
Horace Hazelrigg
Luther
Clarence Abplanalp
Greensburg
Spotlights Make Useful Gifts at The Haas Shoppe
Spotlight gifts displayed at The Haas Shoppe priced from $1.45 to $6.50. Shop offers a large assortment of spotlights and related decor at affordable rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
Knights of St John to Host Indiana Grand Commandery Meet
Batesville members of St Louis Commandery No 243 Knights of St John plan a large 13th annual Indiana Grand Commandery convention in Batesville on May 30 and 31. The organizing committee is led by Harry Pohlman with Joseph Becker Ralph Hardebeck Quentin Vonderheide and John Dennert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Commandery No
Knights of St. John
Indiana
Order
Harry Pohlman
Joseph A. Becker
Ralph Hardebeck
Quirin Vonderheide
John Dennert
Mrs Beese 94 Dies. Rites Held at St Mark's
Mrs Adeline Beese aged 94 died at her daughter’s home last week in Batesville where she lived over 50 years. Funeral services were held at St Mark's on Sunday. She left four daughters Mrs Adam Richter Mrs Herman Siebert of this city Mrs Joseph Simonton of Dayton Ky and Mrs Edward Steuting of Cincinnati one son Henry Beese of this city thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Beese
Herman Siebert
Batesville
St. Mark’s
Adam Richter
Joseph Simonton
Dayton
Edward Steuting
Cincinnati
Henry Beese
Funeral sermon honors Mrs. Catherine Behlmer in Sunman
Rev. Lauver of Napoleon preached the funeral service for Mrs. Catherine Behlmer. Survivors include her mother Mrs. Margaret Barbhiers, three sons Harry Sunman Emerson Napoleon and Raymond Los Angeles, and two daughters Mrs. Mabel March Akron and Flora Behlmer Grafton West Virginia. Dan Foley elected commander of the Prell-Bland Legion post here. Other officers named for 1926 include Earl Kleiner adjutant William Gutzweiler and Clarence Lampert vice commanders Elmer Huneke treasurer Fred Donnell sergeant at arms and Milton Baas chaplain. Regular Eastern Star officers elected: W P Paul Wycog W M Bertha Benham A M Anna Wachsman treasurer Ruth Meyer secretary Elma Taylor C Ida Goldschmidt A C Lucile Wachsman. Mrs. C. P. Freeland and Mrs. William Kimmerling of Newpoint visited friends. Mrs. George Huneke and Mrs. Della Dietz with son visited Mrs. C. J. Holzhouse in Greensburg ill at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Harry J. Moorman and Henry Thrine visited sister Anna Nolan in Cincinnati ill. Mrs. Harold Newman of Indianapolis nursing a broken left ankle after saving her nephew Robert Boehm from a moving car. Accident occurred six miles south of Batesville en route to Osgood. Three boxing bouts at the Memorial drew a fair crowd but attendance lagged behind management hopes. William Weigel and Forrest Kessens took Jacob Clemens to Indianapolis for treatment of a long-troubling injured foot. William Vaughn of Indianapolis visited here then Greensburg, staying with John Snedaker family before heading to Columbus Ohio to visit his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauver
Napoleon
Catherine Behlmer
Sunman
Behlmer
Margaret Barbhiers
Harry
Emerson
Raymond
Los Angeles
California
Mabel March
Akron
Ohio
Flora Behlmer
Grafton
West Virginia
Dan Foley
Prell-Bland Legion
Earl Kleiner
William Gutzweiler
Clarence Lampert
Elmer Huneke
Fred Donnell
Milton Baas
Eastern Star
W. P
Paul Wycog
W. M
Bertha Benham
A. M
Anna Wachsman
Ruth Meyer
Eelma Taylor
Ida Goldschmidt
A. C
Lucile Wachsman
C. P. Freeland
William Kimmerling
Newpoint
George Huneke
Della Dietz
Cleveland
Greensburg
C. J. Holzhouse
Batesville
Osgood
Memorial
William Weigel
Forrest Kessens
Jacob Clemens
Indianapolis
William Vaughn
Mr. Waugh
John Snedaker
Columbus
Prominent Shelbyville Shoe Dealer Fatally Injured Alighting Car
Edward Shelk aged 62 prominent shoe dealer in Shelbyville was fatally injured Thursday afternoon when he stepped from a moving auto on the public square. The machine moved slowly as he alighted and he died two hours later at Major hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Shelk
Shelbyville
Farmers Gather Corn at Mrs Garrigan Home West of St Paul
A group of farmers from the St Paul area went to the home of Mrs John Garrigan half a mile west of St Paul and gathered her corn crop. Mr Garrigan was killed this fall when his team ran away with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
John Garrigan
Florida Paper Tells Where to Buy Lots
A. R. Kroft from Kissimmee, Florida sends a copy of the Daily Gazette issue of December 7. The twelve page paper is full of ads for town lots for sale signaling a Florida real estate boom. A local preacher announced his next Sunday sermon would be titled Choice Lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Kroft
Greensburg
Kissimmee
Fla
Daily Gazette
Florida
Trio Takes Over Auto Repair Room
Ed Overton Charles Overton and Olin Konzelman have taken over the repair department of the Daily Powell automobile company and move the Overton equipment to the Chrysler Willys Overland garage now run by Daily Powell. The trio are skilled mechanics and will service cars of the agency as well as others. The Overtons operate from the Grove building behind the Moore tailor shop while Konzelman previously worked with E. E. Arbuckle at the current site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Overton
Charles Overton
Olin Konzelman
Daily Powell Automobile Company
Overton
Chrysler-Willys- Overland
Daily Powell
Mr. Overton
Grove
Moore Tailor Shop
Mr. Konzelman
E. E. Arbuckle
Former Resident Hit by Train in Shelbyville Crossing Accident
A machine owned by James Shaw was heavily damaged Sunday around 7 30. Shaw, driving the car, escaped injury as his train struck it at a crossing he failed to hear warning bells in time. Shaw serves as day ticket clerk for the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
James Shaw
Pennsylvania
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Company
Amputation Likely After Farm Roller Accident
Roy Cheek a 55 year old local grocer residing at 1212 North Carver street lost his right arm in a corn shredder accident at farmer Arthur Springmier’s four miles northeast of town. He was feeding the machine when his glove was caught in the rollers. his arm was amputated above the elbow at Memorial hospital and he is reported resting well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cheek
Carver Street
Arthur Springmier
Mr. Cheek
Memorial Hospital
St Paul Woman Wins Prize in Dairy Essay Contest
Mrs. Russell I. Crosby of St. Paul was named a prize winner in a state wide essay contest by Schlosser Brothers' creamery linked to the national dairy exposition in Indianapolis. She won second prize of 15 dollars for "The Importance of Dairy Calf Clubs." Earlier, Raymond Porter of Greensburg R A 3 received third prize of 10 dollars for "The Value of a Pure Bred Dairy Sire."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell I. Crosby
St. Paul
Schlosser Brothers’ Creamery
Indianapolis
Raymond Porter
Greensburg
Springhill Farmers Club Marks Tenth Anniversary
The Springhill Farmers Club celebrated its tenth anniversary yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goddard west of Clarksburg. A bountiful pitch-in dinner followed the meeting which featured the annual grab bag. New officers elected were President E. D. Power and secretary treasurer Mrs. Harry Logan. Guests included Mrs. Seymour Cole and Mrs. Jennie Lowe, both of this city, and Rev. Jamison of Xenia Ohio assisting Rev. McCann at Spring Hill church. The group adjourned to meet on the second Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springhill Farmers’ Club
Fred Goddard
Clarksburg
E. D. Power
Harry Logan
Seymour Cole
Jennie Lowe
Jamison
Xenia
Ohio
McCann
Springhill Church
Woman Receives Fine and Jail for Liquor Violation
Mrs. Hazel McKinney of near Elizabethtown was fined $100 and sentenced to 30 days in jail at Columbus on a liquor law violation. Liquor was found in her home cellar last summer by a raiding party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel McKinney
Elizabethtown
Columbus
Westport News Bits and Local Happenings This Week
Westport reports visits by Herbert Low and son Myron returning to Norman Station, J Frank Hamilton’s early week trip to Indianapolis on business, and Mrs Ed Skinner’s death at the family home north of town. Also notes Alta Williams visiting relatives, J Hamilton the oil salesman’s stay with Dean Richardson, and funeral attendance for Mrs Dale Hines in Indianapolis. Community events include a picture show, The Fighting Sap and Hypnotized, plus educational films and bene t shows planned. Mrs William Beard’s condition improving, Ralph Burns undergoing eye surgery in Indianapolis and Maude Albert Sardinia owning an 1839 dated bed coverlet. Eliza Richardson returns from Indianapolis with daughter Gertrude Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Tempest
Dean’s Cafe
Herbert Low
Myron
Norman Station
J. Frank Hamilton
Indianapolis
Ed Skinner
Alta Williams
Canada
Jennie Eddleman
J. Hamilton
Dean Richardson
John Hill
Ferris Hill
Raymond Osborn
Alabama
Dale Hines
Edwin Thomas
Henry Pool
Fred Thompson
William Beard
Ralph Burns
Maude Albert
Sardinia
Eliza Richardson
Gertrude Sherman
Well Known Greensburg Policeman John L Louden Dies
John L Louden 67 longtime Greensburg resident and city policeman from 1909 to 1917 died Wednesday evening after collapsing at the Eagles club room. He is survived by son Frank and four grandchildren, with services set for St Marys church Saturday at 9 am. He was active in Catholic church Knights of Columbus Holy Name Society and Eagles. Funeral attendees urged to assemble Friday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Louden
Citien
Greensburg
Mr. Louden
Eagles’ Club
Frank Louden
South East Street
David and
Josephine
Robertson) Louden
Shelbyville
Marguerite Gaynor
Louden
James E. Mendenhall
Catholic Church
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Eagles Lodge
Charles
Rome
Jane Hilligoss
S. S. Carsons
Zora Boyer
Indianapolis
St. Mary’s Church
P. J. Schneider
Leather Bill Folds Sold At The Haas Shoppe
The Haas Shoppe offers genuine leather bill folds as practical gifts with prices from 1.00 to 5.25. The Owens store hours include Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
Owens
Girl Undergoes Appendix Removal Near Memorial Hospital
Miss Ruth Clary aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Clary living five miles west of town underwent an appendectomy at Memorial hospital about 5 o clock last night. She is reported getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Clary
John Clary
Memorial Hospital
Ruth Elma Linville Obituary from East Connersville
Ruth Elma Linville daughter of James and Clara Linville was born July 25 1905 in Buena Vista Indiana and died December 5 1925 in East Connersville at age 20. Survived by father James Linville sister Alta brothers Roscoe Orla and wife Margrette grandfather and many friends. She cared for her family during illness and after nursing her sister contracted typhoid fever and passed away after years of struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Elma Linville
James
Clara Linville
Buena Vista
Franklin Countly
Indiana
East
Connersville
Ruth
Freeman
Chool
Rush County
Greensburg
Ind
Decatur County
Alta
Claude French
House of Clay
Mrs. Moore
James Linville
Roscoe
Orla
Margrette
Clarksburg Man Loses Ford Roadster
A Ford roadster owned by H. B. Higgins of Clarksburg was stolen last night from a street curb between 7 and 8 o clock. No witness saw the theft and no clues were left behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
H. B. Higgins
Youth Crowned Decatur County Corn King at Show
Raymond Callendar 21 earns Decatur County corn king title after winning ten ears in the yellow corn class. Lester E. Stout, 17, wins grand sweepstakes with a single ear in Letts while many school and amateur divisions share prizes amid 220 entries and noted seed corn issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Corn Growers’ Association
M. L. Fisher
Raymond Callendar
John Callendar
South of Burney
Callender
Clay Township
Lester E. Stout
Near Letts
Stout
Johnn N. Stout
Letts
Sandcreek Township
Decatur County Corn Growers’ Association
The
Daily News
Elmer Sefton
Glenn R. Evans
Ray Dwenger
Frank Duvelius
E. A. Thurston
Arthur C. Stewart
Lynn Thurston
Woodson Carpenter
Sheldon Wright
Ira Lanham
Joe Brunner
Marshall Brunner
Carlos Bruner
Jas, Trout
James Trout
Clarence Vandiver
Naomi Thurston
Orton J. Jackson
Walter Puttman
Best Ten Ears
White
Anthony Ernestes
Hunter Robbins
Maurice Lindner
Burl Clemens
Carl Grimes
Ten Ears of County School
Marcus Koehne
John N
Raymond Callend
Stanley Ketchum
Charles Gartin
Arthur Stewart
M. M. Carter
Decatur
In Memoriam Charles Hamilton Three Years Gone
In loving remembrance of my husband Charles Hamilton who departed this life three years ago today December 15. Faithful and upright in all ways a beautiful character to the end his days. Loving affectionate true and kind what a wonderful memory he left behind. Wife Mrs. Fannie Hamilton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamilton
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Platts Corner
Remmiler
Lacey
Reiger
Sul
Trio
Springhill Farmers
Ten Ears
Herman
Jackson
Glenn Evans
Ralph Pons
Fugit Township
E Wicker
John Stewart
John Stewa
Gilman Stewart
Fugit
Day Wicker
William Bugsber
Herschel Powers
Fra C. Beall
Single Ears
Hersgers
Frank Beall
Wicker
Marion Township
Marion
Ort Jackson
Anthony Erestes
Edward Ernestes
Anthor Ernestes
Lucia Ryle
A. J. Erneste
Lucian Ryle
Adams Township
da Doggett
Mauri Linder
Edwin Zinser
Ebner Bailey
Ross Brooks
Esley Hise Adams
Park Foster
Par Foster
Saltcreek Township
Ten Ears Yellow
Walte Puttmann
Elizabeth Develus
Louis Volk
Elizabet Volk
Saltcreek
Maren Koehn
Harry Bowman
Ben Hart
Charles Puttman
Frank Develius
Washington Township
Washington School
Ten Ears White
Hunte Robbins
Clarenc Vandiver
Harold Storms
Ali Morgan
Fred Robbins
Hu “ Robbins
Washington
Jame Porter
Frank Buckley
Elme Campbell
James Porter
Frank R. Robbins
Elmer Campbell
Sandcreek School
Lester E Stout
Margaret E. Stout
John N Stout
Irwin Mynick
Carl Myers
John E. Robbins
Clay School
Ruth Gartin
Elmer Joliff
Russell Grimes
Gail Dodge
Hazel Calendar
Clay
Carl Galbraith
George Robbins
Raymond Calendar
Earl Gartin
Lotus Morgan
John E. Calender
Clinton Township
Clinton
Dan Patterson
Burl Clemons
Memoriam
Fannie Hamilton
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