Greensburg riot and political clashes in April events
The account recalls Captain Robbins drilling the Union Rifles, a wire walk by Prof. Little, and a violent April 25 confrontation in Greensburg with Butternuts and Copperheads. Speeches by Hendricks McDonald Logan and others fueled tensions, fights erupted, shots fired, and arrests followed as riot control intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Gor City
Buttersats
U. S
Thomas Hendricks
Joseph McDonnall
Oscar B. Bord
Rh. Logan
Ndt
Sandecreek
Jackson
Clay
Goddards School House
Finley
Robbins
Ace
J. W. Bammsdaffer
Hendricks
McDonald
Logan
Hiord
Gov. Morton
Jesse Myers
John Pierce
Wilder
Alyers
Squire Bryan
Kabey
Allen G. Robbins
Sergeant Pierce
Buffalo Bills Friend Bead Dies Near Hartford City
Ira M. Keeler aged seventy eight died five miles southwest of Hartford City on December 19. A Civil War veteran and early west stage driver he befriended Buffalo Bill Cody and served in three Indiana and Ohio companies including the Guthrie Grays. He was wounded multiple times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Keeler
Buffalo Bill
Hartford City
Keeler
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bist
Thirry-seventh
Indiana
Guthrie Grays
Ohio
Five Log Schoolhouses and Consolidated Schools Rise
The state report shows 851 consolidated schools at end of July 1911, up 143 from last year. Total school buildings 9,187, down 87, brick buildings 4,795, five log structures used for public schools, 175 new buildings valued at 2,451,864.99, including 145 erected in townships valued at 1,139,949.94.
Rural Carrier Examination Set for Jan 6 1912
H E West secretary of the local Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier examination to be held in this city on January 6 1912. Application blanks may be secured by calling at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. M. Mozingo
Orville Thomson
H. E. West
Local Civil Service Commission
Court schedule lists state and civil cases for January term
The January term docket shows State vs Adam Koarr and State vs Franks opening Jan 2 3 with multiple trials through Jan 20. It includes Randall vs Agrical Express Co Nyce vs Board of Commissioners and others with dates Jan 8 16 17 18 and 20.
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State
Adam Koarr
Franks
Randall
Agrical Express Co
Jackson
Jones
Pulse
Goddard
Arnett
Hastings
McCollex
Groves
Brown
Tsa
Hamilton
Mobley
Patterson
Sayvana
Files Stolen From County Recorder Office
County Recorder Dell Mayle reports clips removed from files in the recorder's office. Officials warn tampering with records is a serious offense and will be prosecuted. Clippings span entire columns and threaten destruction of sheets. The offender(s) remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Recorder's Office
County Recorder
County
Dell Mayle
Counts
Rushville Republica
The Busy Man's Creed In Honest Effort And Competition
The speaker asserts belief in honest methods, diligent work, and personal responsibility. He emphasizes faith in the firm, in timely deeds, and in earning rewards through today’s labor. He champions courtesy, kindness, generosity, goodwill, friendship, and fair competition as keys to opportunity.
Nomination Talk Ties Wiley to Indiana Governor Race
The Rising Sun Recorder reports discussions of nominating Dr H W Wiley as Indiana’s Republican governor candidate with Dr M Hurty proposed as lieutenant governor. It notes Wiley’s leadership in federal agriculture chemistry and his defense of food and health laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rising Sun Recorder
H. W. Wiley
Indiana
Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
M. Hurty
Wiley and
Hurty
Teachers Honor Trustee With Ithaca Shotgun Gift
The Adams township teachers presented Township Trustee Arthur Toothman with a new Ithaca shotgun as a festive token. They praise his helpful leadership and steady oversight of the township schools, noting they are performing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Arthur Toothman
Toothman
For Rent Five Room House on East Walnut Street
For rent a five room house on East Walnut Street with modern conveniences. Call at 314 East Central Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Walnut Street
East Central Avenue
One Divorce to Every Seven Marriages in Indiana
A historical report notes Indiana's rising divorce rate with one in seven marriages ending in divorce last year. It compares Indiana to Washington where 1900 and 1910 rates show growth, and argues the divorce "mill" outpaces population growth. The piece discusses social menace and broad factors reducing marriages to failed unions.
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Indiana
Washington
Eastern Star Elects Officers for Worthy Matron Creath
The Eastern Star names Worthy Matron Creath and Worthy Patron Dr. YT Riley with Lizzie Bennett Eliza J. Crisler Anna RK Mower Hebecca Sherman Louisa Byers as officers. Appointive officers to be named at a later meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mma Creath
YT Riley
Lizzie Bennett
Eliza J. Crisler
Anna RK
Mower
Hebecca Sherman
Louisa Byers
Card to Our Customers Owing to Mr Martin's retirement
Notice from Bonner Hart and Martin asking all outstanding accounts to be settled by January 1 due to Mr Martin's retirement. They thank customers for their liberal patronage and wish a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Martin
Ist
Veterans Meeting for Pap Thomas Post No. 5 G. A. R.
Veterans of Pap Thomas Post No. 5 G. A. R. are called to meet at the Post hall tomorrow at 1 p m to transact important business. Full attendance desired. Commander T. O. Havens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pap Thomas Post No. 5 G. A. R
Post Hall
T. O. Havens
Job Work Promotion Prompts Immediate Action
A promotional note urges readers to seize current job work opportunities now. It praises quality and favorable pricing, aiming to attract customers seeking timely service and competitive rates.
Week of Prayer topics listed by Evangelical Alliance
The Week of Prayer schedule for December 30 to January 7 outlines sermons and services in multiple churches. Topics include The Kingdom's Ceaseless Advance Personal Faithfulness The Church of Christ Foreign Missions Home Missions and Domestic Educational Interests National and International. the January 5 Men and Religion banquet will replace the evening service and Centenary repairs cancel Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Alliance For the
Church of Christ
The
Christian Church
M. B. Hyde
Foreign Missions
M. FE
Fradensburg
Presbyterian Church
A. H. Sheldon
Home Coming Celebration at G H S Draws Alumni
The Home Coming planned by Prof. F D Townsley at G H S drew 205 current students and 59 alumni for a festive program. Attendees heard remarks by Senator Porter, sang “America,” and enjoyed the high school orchestra and class songs while resolving to make reunions a permanent holiday feature.
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F. D. Townsley
Assembly Hall
America
Freda Levenstein
DePauw
Porter
Mary C. Bracken
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William A. Doles
Co. G
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S. S. Harding
Utah
J. 3. Malfett
Ar. Harding
Wipies
Warriot
Man Zorger
Pound
Law Ofice
Standard Shoe Co
Zorger
S. H. Logaca
Joe Drake
Eigth
M. D. Ross
A. KR. Forsyth
Decatur County
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John WT. Wilder
Col. Wilder
J. M. Wa
Clarksburg
C. W
Harvey
George E. King
Savannah
Ewing
Samuel Maguire
Platte County
KF. M. Dowden
Milton Siling
Sast
Walnut Street
Meek
Polk Thomson
Tackett, Bower
Gavin
Milford
Clifty
Court House Park
S. Milton Burney
Clay Township
Brose
Donnell
Cincinnati Stock Yards
William
Orlando Hamilton
J. 4
A. Garrison
Elf Drer
James Stennecy
A. F .McCoy
S. B. Edvard
J. W. Nation
Good Templars
Ralph Buckley
H.l Kessing
Joel Bennett
William A. Robbins
W. OW. Crail
Louisville Courier-Journal
C. W. Harvey
Guvonty
Sui Necestties
Kingston
Lowry Donnell
J . F. Hutchinson
Louis
Milroy
A. T. Rankin
Lowden
G. BR. Alden
S A. Beaner
J. B
Camilla Donnell
Toe Dalles
Tev
D. Baxter Gray
Congregational
Oregon City
J. J. Fueming
Mary S. Thomson
Wabash
Buffalo Bills
Bead
Circuit Court
Keen Kutter
Eastern
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