Obituary of James A. Wilson, Civil War veteran dies at 84
James A. Wilson born January 5 1836 in Fleming county Kentucky married Susan Arnold and later Dorothy Ann Call. Survived by six children from Dorothy including Frank and Mrs Bell Goodpasture. numerous grandchildren great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Died November 24 1920 at 2 30 pm aged 84 years 10 months 19 days. He served in Company L 10th Kentucky Cavalry and his grandson William L Baxter was wounded at Cantigny. He joined the Christian church in Adams Indiana and lived in Indianapolis Adams and Portland Indiana area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Wilson
Fleming County
Kentucky
Susan Arnold
Mary
Lucilda
Susan
Dorothy Ann Call
Martha
Elizabeth
Frank
Minerva Jane
Bell
Edla
Bell Goodpasture
Sandusky
Ind
Dorothey
10Th
Kentucky Cavalry
Maysville
Wm. L. Baxter
United States
Cantigny
No. 12
The
Christian Church
Fame
Adams
Indiana
Indianapolis
Clyde A. Stagg
Portland
Grand Jury Fined for Report on Judge Thompson Contempt
In Muncie Indiana on December 21 each grand juror who signed a report accusing Judge William A Thompson of being influenced by law violators and requesting his resignation was fined 250 dollars for contempt. The audience filled the Delaware Circuit Court room as the judge reviewed the charges before announcing fines. An appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court was filed by each juror. Clarence E Betadum the prosecuting attorney was not fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
William A. Thompson
Delaware Circuit Court
Indiana
Supreme Court
Clarence E. Betadum
Merchant Prince Credited For Smart Advertising Growth
A local tale describes a thrifty geezer who built a business from one dollar stock and eighty cents advertising into a thriving corner shop and then a regular store. He expanded with ads, windows, and steady pricing, earning praise as the merchant prince. Louis Emmert visits Indianapolis today.
Indiana Governors Rush Drafts for Final Messages
Indianapolis December reports show Governor elect Goodrich finishing a rough draft of his final legislative message with finishing touches planned in days. McCray says he has not found time to begin either his message or inaugural address, with plans to draft by January first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCray
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Goverect McCray
Winchester
Kentland
Napoleon M E Church Services and Events Schedule
Middle Bratch and New Feanington churches announce Sunday school times preaching hours and Epworth League sessions. Napoleon M E Church invites reception of new members and notes a December 29 chicken supper hosted by the Napoleon Ladies Aid at the schoolhouse under Pastor Walter F Crane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Bratch
Epworth
New Feanington
New Salem
Napoleon
Napoleon Ladies’ Aid
Walter F. Crane
City Health Dept Keeps Rat Tail Bounty Office Open
The City Hall basement remains a rat tail bounty center as the Health Department continues payouts. Nearly 1,000 tails were turned in last week with about 50 dollars left in the bounty fund, expected to be spent this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Departmnt Club
City Health Department
City Hall
Indianapolis Star
Rushville Rotary Boosts Christmas Fund
The Rushville Rotary Club contributed to the Rushville Republican's Christmas fund with 235 dollars. Tom Geraghty and his wife of New York sent a fifty dollar check. Geraghty is a movie star and former Rushville newspaper man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Bullet From Revolver Which is Dis charged Accidentally Enters Woman's Heart
Four small children witnessed the shooting and death of Mrs. Pearl Phelps at the Mt. Summit area home. Stanton, 4, pulled the trigger of a revolver Thomas Phelps was cleaning. The bullet struck the woman's heart as the family watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Pearl Phelps
Mt. Summit
Stanton
Thomas Phelps
Mr. Phelps
Supreme Court settles Bartholomew County election
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Charles G. Hunter, Republican of Bartholomew county, was elected in 1918 by a two vote plurality over Charles D. Glick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Hunter
Bartholomew County
Supreme Court
Charles D. Glick
Shelbyville Attorney's Wife Dies at 59 in Civic Life
Mary Jonas Wilson, wife of attorney David L. Wilson of Shelbyville, died Tuesday at age 59. Born in Seymour, she was active in civic and social circles for years. funeral set for Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. Wilson
Shelbyville
Mary Jonas
Seymour
Christmas Cantata Santa and his Friends at Newpoint Church
Newpoint Christian Sunday school presents the Christmas cantata Santa and his Friends at the Christian church on Friday evening December 24. The committee promises the best Christmas entertainment yet by the school. Program starts at eight. Admission is free but a silver offering will be taken. Everyone is invited Friday through Thursday.
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Santa and His Friends
Newpoint Christian Sunday School
Christian Church
Newpoint
Christmas Cantata at St Paul Sunday School
The Christian Sunday school at St Paul presents a Christmas entertainment on Friday night December 24 featuring a cantata solos and other special features. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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St. Paul
Mrs. F W Lehmunk Returns From Vevay
Mrs. F W Lehmunk came back to her home in Vevay today after being called there by her father H T McCracken who is reported as improving following illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Lehmunk
Vevay
H. T. McCracken
Counties to receive auto license fees proposal gains support
Representative Charles E. Dean of Jefferson and Scott counties predicts amendments to a mobile and truck license measure in the next session. Critics say the law is not enforced and owners avoid fees since revenue goes to the state. A move to divert funds to counties is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Dean
Jefferson
Scott
Kentucky Tobacco Warehouses Overflow with High and Low Grades
Nearly 20 million pounds of tobacco sit on Lexington warehouse floors ahead of the January 3 market opening. Nostrums plan to pool and store low grades for a year to stabilize prices for better grades. Bloodhounds traced a fire at H C Arnold’s barn near Duckers Station to the Lexington Versailles pike. another nearby barn fire is tied to suspected arson.
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Lexinggon
Lexington
Grant County
Burley Tobacco Growers’ Association
Duckers Station
Woodford County
Fayette County
Madison
H. C. Anold
Lexington Versailles Pike
W. G. Mullikin
Duckers
Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church hosts a Christmas program featuring an opening chorus Wake the Song and performances by Caroline Castor Mildred and Marjorie Smith and Mary Lee Bird. Students and staff present songs recitations and a Santa gift reveal under Prof. Carol All in charge. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Castor
Naughty Little Mouse
Mary Lee Bird
Frederick Corbett
Babe of Bethlehem
Mildred
Marjorie Smith
Sarah Smith
Jean Bonner Meek
Jane Sparks
Robert Miller
Mary Lois Meek
Santa
James Oliver Wood
the Manger
Clyde Armstrong
Russell Ray
Robert Perry
School
Santa Claus
Prof
Carol All
Duncans to Star in New Movies Ahead of Year Start
Mrs Ira Bird of West Walnut street received fruit and nuts from her sister Mrs Fred Duncan of Los Angeles. The Duncans are in the movies with ten films set for release January 1. George Dunn of the K of P theatre will show one Duncan film weekly for a year. Mr Duncan previously acted in Ham and Bud comedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Bird
West Walnut Street
Fred Duncan
Los Angeles
Calif
Duncan
George Dunn
K. of P. Theatre
Local residents travel for Christmas visits
Dr. C. M. Beall of Clarksburg and Frank Hamilton city attorney traveled to Indianapolis today. Robert McCardle of Lafayette arrived to spend the holiday with friends. Dr and Mrs C A Kuhn and daughters Dorothy and Hilda visited Indianapolis. Mrs W T Layton and baby Wanda traveled from Westport to New Straitsville, Ohio to visit her parents for Christmas.
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C. M. Beall
Clarksburg
Indianapolis
Frank Hamilton
Robert McCardle
Lafayette
C. A. Kuhn
Dorothy
Hilda
W. T. Layton
Wanda
Westport
New Straitsville
Ohio
Smyrna Social Notes Highlight Local Outing And Church Event
John Jacobs met Irvin Rimstidt on business Monday evening amid hunting activity. A large group including Elmer Fischmer Elva Tressler and others visited Greensburg. Neighbors trade notes on a shredder and several households hosted visits. Smyrna Lutheran Church plans a Christmas entertainment Friday evening with a cordial welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Smyrna
Irvin Rimstidt
Mr. Allens
Elmer Fischmer
Tear Batesville
Elva Tressler
Alvena
Leon
Newpoint
Chas Martin
Fred Hudler
Eleanor Rimstidt
John Tressler
Frances Pumphrey to Lloyd Pumphry 40 Acres Near Burney
A land transfer records Frances Pumphrey selling 40 acres to Lloyd Pumphry near Burney for 5700 dollars. The transaction reflects a straightforward property deed between private parties with no listed encumbrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Pumphrey
Lloyd Pumphry
Burney
Children to carol at Methodist Church on Christmas Eve
The Methodist church children plan a Christmas Eve carol visit meeting at the church at 7 30. Mr Boicourt will drive the children in his school auto to the home of shut ins. Chaperons will supervise the children on their return.
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Mr. Boicourt
Greensburg Bank files suit against John Johnning over note
The Greensburg National Bank filed a civil case against John Johnning on a promissory note seeking $8,050. The action was initiated today and involves collection of the stated debt.
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Greensburg National Bank
John Johnningman
Administrative Change In Rutherford Case Mentioned
The court appointed W. J. Kincaid as administrator in the removal of Walter Rutherford, a choice agreed by both sides. The rest of the item lists various local residents traveling, shopping, and visiting over the holiday period, with several names and towns noted. The piece also notes a historical claim by the Connecticut Historical Society about Lincoln’s hat rack maul and records of theatre chair designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Rutherford
W. J. Kincaid
Mrs Retta Mulroy Recovering After Leg Amputation
Mrs Retta Avery Mulroy of St Paul is reported recovering well at Robert Long hospital Indiana polis after surgery to amputate her leg above the knee.
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Retta Avery Mulroy
St. Paul
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Star editor buried today in hometown funeral
Adin G. Wiley 36 city editor of the Indianapolis Star died Monday. He was a nephew of Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus. The funeral was held at his parents home in Kansas Illinois. Wiley had served the Star eleven years and was a popular newspaper man.
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Adin G. Wiley
Indianapolis Star
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Kansas
Ill
Wiley
The
Star
Harding Favors Flag on Tip of Xmas Trees
Dayton Ohio December 22 Warren G Harding president elect endorses a proposal to place the Stars and Stripes at the top of Christmas trees as a national custom. In a letter to Richard C Fowler of Dayton he says the idea appeals strongly to him and combines a beautiful custom with a lesson in patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
Richard C. Fowler
Harding
Sleet Causes Damage and Christmas Travel Notes
Sleet and freezing rain damaged telephone lines and tree limbs under heavy load. Local residents return or travel for Christmas visits, with students and relatives from Purdue Miami University Indiana University Purdue University and Indianapolis preparing to spend holidays with family.
Various World Notes On Impeachment Farms and Transport
A patched mix of facts notes shifts across politics and industry. It cites a pardon not following impeachment in Britain, explains May fly imitation lures for fishing, and notes the corn plant’s nourishing compounds. It mentions wasps and fruit, desert natives, the seventy hour work week, Virginia wage earners, and 1919 Canada auto registrations rising fivefold from 1914. It reports Ottawa and Prince Edward Island gains, Canadian Pacific coal conversions, and fuel oil shortage effects on ships. It ends noting Argentine women workers doubling in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Canada
Oontario
Prince Edward Island
Canadian Pacific Railway
Fiel
British Columbia
Vancuver
Canadian Pacific
Argentine Republic
Madison and Greensburg to clash in school gym showdown
Madison high school faces Greensburg in a local rivalry game at the school gym tonight. Greensburg seeks revenge after a sectional loss last March while Madison aims to rebound from a 48 to 8 defeat at Jeffersonville. A curtain raiser between freshmen and lightweights starts at 7 30 with admission 25 and 15 cents.
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Madison High School
Greensburg
Madison
Jeffersonville
Newpoint Man Enlists in U S Army Today
Charles Larrison of Newpoint enlisted for the 3rd battalion of the 49th Infantry and will report to Fort Leavenworth Kansas to enter the automobile school. Sergeant McWilliams, recruiting station, praised the army schools as the best in the world.
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McWilliams
U. S. Army
Charles Larrison
Newpoint
49Th Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Millhousen Woman Mary Butz Dies After Illness
Mrs. Mary Butz died this morning at one o clock at the home of her son Joseph Butz near Millhousen after a lingering heart illness. She leaves three sons and three daughters including Joseph, Andrew Butz, Mrs. Bernard Kohrman, Mrs. Fred Schoettmer, David Butz, and Mrs. Lena Rohe. Burial will be at South Park with arrangements awaiting word from Mrs. Rohe.
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Mary Butz
Joseph Butz
Millhousen
Joseph
Andrew Butz
Bernard Kohrman
Fred Schoettmer
David Butz
Earl Park
Lena Rohe
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rohe
South Park
Car of Paper Shipment Sets Cost Record
A car load of paper from northern Maine for the Daily News is expected next week. It will cost about 3100 dollars, surpassing the prior high of 2700 dollars paid for a car received three months ago.
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Maine
Daily News
Knights Templar Worship at M. E. Church
Knights Templar will worship at the M. E. church at 10 30 Sunday morning All Sir Knights are requested to meet at the asylum at 10 o'clock.
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Knights Templar
M. E. Church
M. E
Asylum
Williamson Will Case Ruling Delayed Until Next Week
Judge Alonzo Blair of Shelbyville heard the Williamson will case and deferred his ruling until next week when he will return to issue the decision. The case was previously heard in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Blair
Shelbyville
Williamson Will
Rebekah Circle Holds Christmas Social at I O O F Hall
Eighty five members attended a Christmas social in the I O O F hall last night. A grab-bag feature and refreshments closed the evening, described as a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
I. O. O. F. Hall
Returned from hospital Stella Baxter moved to Shelbyville home
The Board of Charities brought Stella Baxter from Rockville tuberculosis hospital after two years. Mrs S W Wright met her in Indianapolis yesterday and transported her to the Shelbyville orphans home where Mrs Seniour, formerly of Clarksburg, serves as matron.
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Board of Charities
Stella Baxter
Rockville
Hood Ford Wedding Ties Telegraph Families
Dwight Hood telegraph operator and Miss Reba Ford were married at the Baptist parsonage at three o clock in the afternoon. After the ceremony they traveled to Greenfield Ohio to visit relatives and will reside on English avenue in Indianapolis after January first. Witnesses included Mr and Mrs Ed Ford Harold Eunice Kendall Iva Wenn and Robert Wake.
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Dwight Hood
Reba Ford
North Vernon
Baptist Parsonage
Greenfield
Ohio
English Avenue
Indianapolis
Ed Ford
Harold
Eunice Kendall
Iva Wenn
Robert Wake
Local residents visit and travel notes across towns
George Niemeyer and Harold Wolfe of Newpoint transacted business here this afternoon. Mrs Curt Walker and Mrs Will Thomas of Newpoint spent the day in Cincinnati. Donald V Hunter a George Washington law student and his sister Miss Katherine a Kendallville teacher will spend holidays at Bloomington with their mother Mrs L B Hunter. Mrs Dale Eubank traveled to Greenfield to spend holidays with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Niemeyer
Harold Wolfe
Newpoint
Curt Walker
Will Thomas
Cincinnati
Donald V. Hunter
George Washington Law School
Washington, D. C
Katherine
Kendallville High School
Bloomington
L. B. Hunter
Dale Eubank
Greenfield
Mr. Eubank
Philathea and Royal Neighbors Meetings and Christmas Dinners
Church and community notices outline upcoming gatherings including Philathea class at Baraca rooms 8 30 pm, Royal Neighbors meeting with officer elections, Six Bee Class electing officers, and multiple Christmas dinners hosted by local families with guest lists. Also mentions War Mothers dinner at K P hall and Hamilton House Party travel.
Jury Finds For Defendant In Smith Versus Huntington Case
In the case C. Jeffreys-Smith vs Frank Huntington a jury in Justice W. J. Grant's court found for the defendant. The demand was on account for $98.0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Jeffreys-Smith
Frank Huntington
W. J. Grant
Marriage Licenses Issued to Two Couples
Two marriage licenses were issued today. Henry Ley Putterbaugh of Huntington and Zelma Poole of Westport wed, and Dwight Albert Hood of Indianapolis and Reba Lurine Ford tied the knot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ley Putterbaugh
Huntington
Zelma Poole
Westport
Dwight Albert Hood
Indianapolis
Reba Lurine Ford
Local Notes of Christmas Travel and Family News
Professor J R Crawley visited Westport schools today. Mrs D A Myers travels to Indianapolis for two days. Warn Clark of Purdue will arrive tomorrow. Mr and Mrs E R Brown and daughter Jean of Lafayette plan weekend visit for Christmas. Henry Schwabe’s family announce birth of a son to their daughter Mary Jepeway of Racine. Schwabe leaves for Racine. Ira B and Richard Ray Hamilton return from Indiana University for holidays. Mrs Gertie McKee of Jackson Miss sends Christmas greetings. Bees yield honey that is poisonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary I. Gray
Purdue University
Lafayette
Williard
Purdue
Sylvia Ketchum
Samuel Ketachum
Letts
Anderson
Harry Anderson
Indianapolis
James Gilbert
Rachel Galloway
Ray Fulton
Near
Sardinia
Greensburg
Dwight
de Pauw University
Tillie Dorothy
Fred Knarr
South of Town
Thelma Swift
Oxford
Ohio
Miami University
Greeley Robbins
Ella Hoffman
Elkhart
Harry Espy
Chicago
Robert Espy
West Main Street
Huffman
O. A. Frinkle
Scottsburg
Carl Brown
A. W. McCracken
Trinkle
Helen Thomson
Indiana University
Mildred Emmert
Bloomington
Ed. Parker
Richard Thompson
Helen Thompson
Margaret McConnell
Ira Aldrich
Gladys
Helen
Belle Aldrich
Frank McConnell
Rose Thomson
Charles Smith
John Level
The
Legion
War Mothers
Decatur County
K. of P. Hall
American Legion
Hamilton
Lee Bird
Amy Bird
Harry Hamilton
W. W. Hamilton
J. R. Crawley
Westport
D. A. Myers
Warn- Clark
E. R. Brown
Jean
Ira Clark
Henry Schwabe
Mary Jepeway
Racine
Wis
Schwabe
Ira B
Richard Ray Hamilton
Gertie McKee
Jackson
Miss
McKee
Gertie Sproul
Deaf and Dumb Institute
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Thompson
Ant
Dad
Merchant Prince
Louis Emmert
B. F. Mason
Bert Morgan
Edna Collicott
W. Smith
Shelner
Strand
Costumte
Walter Reed
Charles Reed
Presbyterian Church
Amy Marie Hess
Helen Virginia Wright
Carol Christian
Stewart Miller
Mae Louise Batterton
Marie Hunt
the Prince of Peace
Adelaide Mendenhall
Margaret Alice Lowe
Eleanor Meek
Margaret Woodfill
Eleanor Miller
David Pat
Charles Howe
J . Alexander
Waynesburg
Medora
Ora Hill
Moora
Arthur Wright
J. A. Welch
Mary Haehl
Charles Stegmaier
Arthur Brown
Herman Wenning
Herman Wenning of Near St. Maurice
Oran Keim
Sweetzer
Marshall Harrell
Ruth Johnston
Ottis Martin
Obadiah Martin
Florence Layton
Near Layton’s Mill
Samuel Riley
Will Hooten
Lilly Parish
North East
J. L. Huston
Stuben Pleak
Homer Meek
Aurora
Henry Kuert
George Miller
Prescott
William Bennett
M. H. Taylor
Laura Bennett
Rising Sun
Verna Bennett
Verl Bennett
New York
T. A. Bennett
West Sheridan Street
Frank Sefton
George S. Littell
Capital City
George Braden
Shelby County
Connecticut Historical Society
Abraham Lincoln
Adjutant-General of
Illinois
Lincoln
Lucian Ryle
B. F. Gaston
Near Westport
Alfred
Grant Hart
Dewey Bork
Mrs. Mulroy
House of Commons
North America
Japan
Williamson Will Case
Baptist Church
Baracea Rooms
Springhill
C. B. Trimble
East Central Avenue
Londa Butler
Charles Brarden
Milford
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of
America
Methodist Sunday School
Cliff Garrison
William Metz
Kingston
Oldham
Worthy Clark
Henry Dravis
Elizabeth Metz
Embroidery Club
C. B. Ainsworth
North
Michigan Avenue
Harry Boyd
Orlando
Fla
Roy Rutherford
Harriet Taylor
Louise Adams
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