Coolidge Invited to Cabinet Talks on New World Policy
Vice President elect Coolidge is invited by President Harding to cabinet discussions and active input on shaping policies for March transition. Both men discuss association of nations and related peace plans while detailing future appointments and international cooperation. Bryan later joins talks on world peace and the Versailles league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, CO
Coolidge
Harding
Association of Nations
Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Marion
Ohio
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
Department ‘of State
Look after seed corn and seed germination concerns
Parnes advises immediate selection and warm storage for seed corn to prevent freezing damage. The corn did not dry well this year, reducing germination. samples from the Dearborn National Bank Corn Show show about 80 percent germinated adequately so far, with full results to follow. Dearborn County Co. C Madison, Co. Agr. Agr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnes
Dearborn National Bank
Draft Horses Return as Truck Prices Bend Industry
Chicago December 18 With truck costs rising manufacturers turn back to draft and light wagon horses as the economy prompts firms to cut hauling expenses. Wayte Dinsmore secretary of the Horse Association of America says demand and prices for good draft horses have held up better than other lines despite a weak business mood. Horsemen wagon makers and related firms expect gains from the shift to economical horse power in deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dobbin
Wayte Dinsmore
The
Horse Association of America
Employee Takes Leave to Become a Butcher
James Porter, long time worker at the Pulse and Porter establishment, leaves for three days this week to butcher his hogs. Fellow employees express concern about losing a faithful assistant as rumors swirl of a meat market opening on Railroad Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Porter
Pulse and Porter Establishment
Railroad Street
Letter From Polish Relatives Describes Hard Times
Lewis Levenstein reports a letter from relatives in Poland describing deplorable conditions with no relief in sight for the coming year. They await another year’s crop of eatables and depend on it for sustenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Levenstein
Poland
Miss Jennie Scearce Returns Home for Holidays
Miss Jennie Scearce has come home from Washington D C to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Geuben Scearee in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Scearce
Washington, D. C
Mrs
Geuben Scearee
In Memoriam Ed Crume One Year Remembrance
In loving remembrance of our dear husband and father Ed Crume who died December 18 1919. It is one long year ago today since our dear father passed away. Oh loving father kind and true no friend of earth like him we knew. His memory is as dear today as in the hour he passed away. So sleep on dear father and take your rest. Sadly missed by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Crume
Earth
Father
American Christian Daily to Debut as Independent Christian Paper
The American Daily Standard will launch December 22 by American Christian Daily Company of Chicago. It will be Christian in principle, editorially independent, and free from ecclesiastical control, aiming to fight autocracy and radicalism with Jesus Christ’s teachings. Dr J Clover Monsma is editor in chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Daily Standard
American Christian Daily Company of
Chicago
Standard
Jesus Christ
J. Clover Monsma
Robert Hage
Clarence E. Wood
Identified Noblesville Hotel Suspects Linked to Castle Robbery
Jidanings and Charles Fudge of Muncie were arrested in Noblesville after being identified as the men who robbed a New Castle gas station Thursday night and fled with 108 dollars. Police state both confessed to stealing a car found in their possession and had army discharges on them. Officers and two filling-station employees identified the suspects, who were taken to Newcastle for detention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Ind
Deg
Jidanings
Charles Fudge
Muncie
Newcastle
Jasoine
Noblesville
Harry Farrell
John Davis
People’s Clothing
Indianapolis
New Castle
Two Washington Relatives Found Living in Brown County
The Franklin Star reports that Katherine Lock and Elnor Taylor, two great granddaughters of John Washington brother of George Washington, reside together in the Salt Creek area of Brown County Indiana. Both women over 80, one a widow, the other a spinster, were presented to Judge Fremont Miller in a guardianship petition. Their cousin Job Hamblen near Elizabethtown owns the rifle John Washington carried in the Revolutionary War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Franklin Star
John Washington
George Washington
Washington
Star
Indiana
United States
Katherine Lock
Elnor Taylor
Taggart
Salt Creek
Lock
Miss Taylor
Job. Hamblen
Elizabethtown
All Is Well Amid Business Storms Rally and Hope
In a period of hard times and business depression the article urges readers to face adversity with courage. It compares economic trials to a sea storm and cites lookouts on masts proclaiming that “All is Well.” The message calls for action hope and steady effort to weather the downturn.
Attendees From Distances Attend Mrs. Riley Funeral
The funeral for Mrs. Mary Riley drew relatives from multiple cities. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Boswell and daughter Elizabeth joined. Mrs. Elizabeth Tate and McClure Tate came from Indianapolis. Mrs. Sophia Tanner Deer from Franklin. Harry Riley from Evansville. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robertson from Acton. James Anderson from Lebanon. Lizzie Mason from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Riley
Harry Boswell
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Tate
McClure Tate
Indianapolis
Sophia Tanner Deer
Franklin
Harry Riley
Evansville
Charles Robertson
Acton
James Anderson
Lebanon
Lizzie Mason
Early shoppers arrive by train from Sandusky
The early train from Sandusky brought a group of shoppers to town this morning including Mr. and Mrs. Orval Garrett and daughter Virginia, Mrs. James Sawyer, Mrs. Joe Stottsenburg, Mrs. Gus Sefton, Mrs. Riey Chandler, Miss Lena Seright, Mrs. A. C. Thorp and children Charles and Mary, W. O. Roszell, Jesse Rud dell, William Seright and Wilbur Na.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Orval Garrett
Virginia
James Sawyer
Joe Stottsenburg
Gus Sefton
Riey Chandler
Lena Seright
A. C. Thorp
Charles and
Mary
W. O. Roszell
Jesse Ruddell
William Seright
Wilbur Nation
Chauffeur Admits Trickery In Occluded Horn Incident
The arrested chauffeur tells the court he warned the man but the horn failed. He adds he did not think to slow down, a remark prompting a light of realization in the prisoner as stated.
Sick Resident Improves After Night Rest
Mrs. John Wildman, living south of town, has been very ill but rested better last night and showed some improvement today. N. G. Swails traveled to Cincinnati today as a passenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. G. Swails
Cincinati
John Wildman
Holiday visitors convene in town from Culver and Sunman
Forrest Grant of Culver visits for several days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Grant of North Broadway. Mrs. Harry Beese and Miss Rose Feist of Sunman visit Mr. and Mrs. Clem Logan west of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Grant
Culver
W. J. Grant
North Broadway
Harry Beese
Rose Feist
Sunman
Clem Logan
West of Town
Death of A Newton Graham. longtime Indiana resident dies near Almagordo
A telegram reports A Newton Graham died yesterday at his home near Almagordo New Mexico. He will be buried in Windfall Tipton County with funeral Tuesday. Born 1835 in Clay township he served in the 33rd Indiana Regiment under Col. Coburn. Surviving are his widow Mary Smith two daughters Lois Young El Paso Ina Wood Kansas City and brothers James Hartsville and Hall Windfall. He belonged to Greensburg Lodge 36 F and A M and to the Christian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Newton Graham
Almagardo
New Mexico
John Young
Milford
George W. Young
el Paso
Texas
Windfall
Tipton County
Clay Township
Burney
A. P. Bone
Indiana
John Coburn
Mary Smith
Graham
Greensburg City
Lois Young
Ina Wood
Kansas City
Greensburg Lodge No. 36
Christian Church
James Graham
Hartsville
Hall Graham
Sunday Evening Music Program at Presbyterian Church
The Sunday program lists a quiet night of worship at the Presbyterian church. It includes a prelude by Mrs. Kendall anthems The Angels Song Adam and O Holy Night Adam solos by Mrs. Hamilton Mr. Templeton Miss Christian and Mrs. Grulif, hymn medleys O Come All Ye Faithful and Joy to the World and a benediction plus postlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Adam
Bethlehem
Guiding Star
Marzo
Miss Christian
Selo
Handel
Mrs. Gruliff
Benediction
Wedding Set To Take Place In Connersville
Announced marriage of Miss Jean Alexander daughter of Mrs Sarah M Alexander of Connersville to Earl Spilman son of Mr and Mrs John Spilman of near Milroy. Ceremony held Friday evening December 1 at the bride’s brother Herbert Alexander home in Connersville. They will reside on a farm near New Salem after Christmas. Spilman well known in southern Rush county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Alexander
Sarah M. Alexander
Connersville
Earl Spilman
Sony
John Spilman
Milroy
Alexander
Spilman
New Salem
Rush County
Rushville
Republican
Bundle of Switches Warns Aged Man From Four Hundred Group
B. F. Clark an eighty six year old Civil War veteran found a bundle of six large switches on his doorstep with a note from COMMITTEE OF FOUR HUNDRED threatening payment of a fine or departure if Link Callam is fined. Callam, Clark’s neighbor, has accused him of profanity and was jailed then released on bond. The case goes before Justice Kinney Monday. Clark consulted Prosecutor Carl J. Carter and says he is not frightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
B. F. Clark
Waynesville
Clark
Link Callam
Callam
E. H. Kinney
Local youths return from Staunton Military Academy for holidays
Warder Hamilton Loren and Delmar Blackmore arrived from Staunton Military Academy Virginia to spend the Christmas holidays with their family at home yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warder Hamilton
Loren
Delmar Blackmore
Staunton Military Academy
Stedman Finds Lincoln Assassination Ledger Relic
Owen Stedman, a Big Four bridge carpenter, found an April 15 1865 New York Ledger recounting President Lincoln's assassination while repairing a Columbus depot. He prizes the historic relic highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Stedman
New York Ledger
Lincoln
Columbus
Mrs Rose Styers Jeffries Faces Serious Operation
Relatives report Mrs Rose Styers Jeffries was hospitalized in Indianapolis on Tuesday for treatment. Her husband, Dr Willis Jeffries, was traveling from Florida and will join her for a very serious operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rose Styers Jeffries
Willis Jeffries
Florida
Miss Mary Ehrhardt Visits Indianapolis with Nephew
Miss Mary Ehrhardt and her little nephew Billie Ehrhardt spent the day in Indianapolis enjoying the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ehrhardt
Billie” Ehrhardt
Indianapolis
Williams Family Returns to Old Greensburg Farm
Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Williams now reside on the Jonathan Alley farm three miles northwest of Burney. Their daughter Ester, a Chicago University graduate, is a bacteriologist at a Spokane dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Williams
Greensburg
St. Paul
Chicago
Williams
Jonathan Alley
Burney
Ester
Chicago University
Spokane
Washington
Woman Seeks Divorce Alimony Custody in Indiana Suit
Franklin Ind Dec 18 In a divorce suit dismissed from Marion County Mrs Rose Hart Block seeks legal separation from husband William H Block Jr of Indianapolis. She requests 500 000 alimony and custody of their infant son William H Block III claiming ongoing cruelty and social indiscretions. She says William Block Sr father of the husband is a leading Indianapolis merchant worth 10 000 000 and will leave a large share to his son on death. The case will be heard in Johnson Circuit Court late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Ind
Marion County
Rose Hart Block
William H. Block Jr
Indianapolis
William H. Block III
Bloc
Williame H. Block
Johnson
Batesville Legion Falls to Joe Welch Posts at YMCA
A large crowd watched Batesville Legion lose 54 to 38 to Joe Welch Posts at the YMCA last night. The game was loosely played as both teams struggled defensively though spectators remained enthusiastic. A preliminary game saw Little Giants edge St Marys 13 to 10. Legion hosts Dens-Rae of Indianapolis next Tuesday, featuring three all state champions. Season tickets will be honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville Legion
Joe Welch
Batesville
Little Giants
St. Mary’s
Giants
Legion
Dens-Rae
Indianapolis
Abandonment Petition Filed For Hope Electric Plant
Will Pulse and Alex Porter petitioned the Public Service Commission to abandon the Hope electric plant in Bartholomew County Indiana. They said the plant cannot be operated at any reasonable rate since Hope refused street lighting rate approval last September and town officials threaten a municipal plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Public Service Commission
Hope
Bartholomew County
Will Pulse
Alex Porter
Comfortably Located in the Far West
Dr. E. LaRue formerly pastor of the local Methodist church reports safe arrival at Ajo Arizona with his wife and mother in law Mrs Stewart. They live in a tent and will undertake mission work linking Methodist and Catholic churches in a town of about 2400 with mixed Mexican and Indian population. He expects climate to benefit them and sends greetings awaiting further letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. LaRue
Ajo
Arizona
Stewart
LaRue
Rev A T Shaw to Lecture Sunday Evening
A number expressed desire to hear Rev Shaw will deliver his address titled Bumping Against the World Sunday evening. Admission is free but a silver offering will be taken. This is the final service of the present pastorate and all are invited. Rev J L Thompson will occupy the pulpit in the morning by request of the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
J. L. Thompson
Local visits and travels report from area
Melvin M. Carter made a business trip to Franklin today. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reed went to Cincinnati this morning for a visit with friends and relatives. Miss Nellie Gibson of Horace is spending the week end with Miss Martha at Crawford south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin M. Carter
Franklin
Walter Reed
Cincinnati
Nellie Gibson
Horace
Marth
Crawford
Banquet fuels Clay township farmers meeting with W L Newsom
Three hundred people attended a Burney banquet hosted by local Baptist and Methodist ladies. W L Newsom of Elizabeth town spoke on farm life and community spirit, urging greater farmers association membership in Clay township. County Agent Ireland and Ernest McGee spoke as well. Burney orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Burney
Baptist
W. L. Newson
Elizabethtown
Bartholomew County
Farmers’ Association
Newsom
Ireland
Ernest McGee
Burney Orchestra
Alice Arnold
Ewing Arould
Roscoe Arnold
Louise Pavy
Harry Pavy
Decatur County Medical Society Celebrates Year
The Decatur County Medical Society met at the K of P club rooms for a fine meeting. A year review showed meetings held biweekly and profit from counsel and exchange of views. Officers elected for 1921 were D W Weaver president C R Bird vice president J M Evans secretary B S White M A Tremain P E Clark censors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadur County Medical Society
K. of P
D.W. Weaver
C. R. Bird
J. M. Evans
Mill
Locals Fall to Whiteland 14 to 7 on Rough Night
Greensburg suffered a defeat at Whiteland 14 to 7 after a poorly played game blamed on officiating. The locals vow to prove basketball quality in the rematch on January 21 when Whiteland visits. G. H. S. hosts Madison and Milroy next week on the high school floor.
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Greensburg
Whiteland
Madison
Rangey Milroy
Letts Teams Win Two Games At Home
Letts high school defeated Scipio high school 42 to 14 on Letts floor. Letts independents outplayed Burney independents 54 to 10 as passing and teamwork dominated both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts High School
Scipio High School
Lettts
Letts
Scipio Five
Letts Independents
Burney Independents
Decatur County Christmas Seal Drive Surges Ahead
Seven thousand seals have already been sold and the drive continues. West School teachers and pupils contributed over seventy dollars to Decatur county’s tuberculosiss fund. The school aims to sell 3,000 more stamps before Christmas to exceed the hundred dollar goal and boost local efforts against tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
West School
Mr and Mrs C Jordman Visit Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs C Jordman spent the day in Indianapolis as part of their itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. C. Jordman
Indianapolis
Batesville Player Sustains Cut in Legion Game
Charles Gibson of the Batesville Legion suffered a deep cut near the left eye after colliding with Joe Welch Post during last night’s game. He showed gameness, received treatment, and finished the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gibson
Batesville Legion
Joe Welch
Mr. Gibson
Car Demolished In Collision With Train Near Burney
Fred Shoaf rural mail carrier from Burney escaped serious injury after his closed car was hit by the Big Four passenger train at the Pavy crossing west of Burney. He received bruises and shock, was taken to Columbus for medical aid, then returned home by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Shoaf
Burney
Greensburg
Pavy
Columbus
Sixteen Candidates Initiated On Aerie Birthday Night
The Local Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No 927 held its sixteenth birthday celebration with a large gathering. Sixteen candidates were initiated, followed by a banquet for about 200 members. Secretary Will Ehrhardt addressed the feast as the lodge, with 435 members currently reported. New class: Russell J Foster Harley M Owens George J Schweindenmann Harrold Transou George Lockebill John C Loyd Jractore Schrieber Will Jackson Rey M Aldrich Beecher G Lewis Foster Harley Reynolds Matt Kehim Charles Beatty George Swegman Stanley Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eagles
Will Ehrhardt
Committees Appointed to Provide Protection Against Crime
Resolutions on the death of Mayo C. C. McCoy were unanimously adopted by the club. A committee with the Business Men's Association will consult with the council on extra police protection amid a crime wave. Several other committees and speakers addressed health, paper supply, and charitable efforts, with Miss Helen Carter appointed as English teacher in Shelbyville high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W! Business Men
Cria
Mayo C. C. McCoy
Will Pulse
Chaiman
a_ coépy
F. M. Thompson
Versalles
John Craig
Nate Swails
Donnell
Gran
E. J. Hancock
Indiana
Ray Kanouse
Carey
Helen Carter
Shelbyville
Edith Wray
Lelatd Stanford University
Carter
Isaac Carter
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Co. C. Madison, Co
Dearborn County
Memoriam
Indiana Hills
Daily News
William MecColgal
Stedman
Pulse & Porter
A. T. Shaw
W. L. Newsom
Decatur County Society
Batesvile
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