Indiana to Establish State Parks as War Memorials
Indiana advocates a park system as tributes to World War I heroes and future generations. Three state parks Turkey Run McCormick's Creek Clifty Falls already owned with costs totalling about $56,000 for Turkey Run and $4,200 for McCormick's Creek Canyon Park. Clifty Falls gifted with $20,000 planned for improvements. Citizens in Owen county Spencer and Jefferson county contributed to acquisitions.
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Indianapolis
Turkey Run
Parke County
McCormick’s Creek Park
Owen County
Clifty Falls
Jefferson County
Commonwealth
McCormick’s Creek Canyon
Spencer
Officers elected at Presbyterian Sunday school
Officers for the year were elected Sunday morning by the Presbyterian Sunday school. W. C. Ehrhardt was reelected superintendent of the school. The other officers are Charles Dowden superintendent of supplies, superintendent of finance Charles Dalmbert, superintendent of attendance Cort Hunter, secretary, Mrs. A Thomas, treasurer, Walter Bonner, and pianist Margaret Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
W. C. Ehrhardt
Charles Dowden
Charles Dalmbert
Cort Hunter
A’ Thomas
Walter Bonner
Margaret Craig
Teacher Receives Book End Gifts at Bible School
The Loyal Men's class of the Christian Bible school presented teacher James R. Crawley with bust book ends featuring Lord Alfred Tennyson during Sunday services. Mayor Jenkins, class president, delivered the presentation and Crawley expressed sincere appreciation for the thoughtful gift. Tennyson is among Crawley’s favored authors, making the present especially apt.
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Te Christian Bible School
James R. Crawley
Lord Alfred Tennyson
Jenkins
Tennyson
Crawley
Foxworthy Family relocates to Kokomo for insurance role
Lee Foxworthy his wife and their young son James relocate from Warren County to Kokomo to live and he becomes an agent for the Metropolitan Insurance Co. in Kokomo.
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Lee Foxworthy
James
Kokomo
Liberty
Warren County
Metropolitan Insurance Co
Charles Crosby Dead at Home Near Milroy
Charles Crosby, age 60?, farmer, died at his daughter's home four miles east of Milroy. He had lived with his daughter Mrs. Willard Zoulder for five years. she is his only child. Funeral is Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at John Frazier’s home near Milroy, with burial in Milroy.
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Charlie Crowty
Willard Zoulder
Milroy
Bonner suffers scalp wound after fall on steps
Bonner fell yesterday afternoon at his home on East Main Street and struck his head on a door step, suffering a severe scalp wound.
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Bonner
East Main Street
Orlando man ill keeps Christmas from mother
Horace Collins of Orlando Kentucky has been very sick for weeks and could not spend Christmas with his mother Mrs Hiram Collins of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Collins
Orlando
Hiram Collins
Church Program Highlights Gifts At Baptist Church Event
Attendees report the Christ yeast te Sment at the Baptist church was among the best. Classes contributed gifts and a program depicted the offerings. The Sunday school gave Herbert West a specialty chair and Rev J man received a rocking chair. Mrs Overman got a silver knives and forks set. The Methodist church Sunday service followed, with a bright display by the young people and candy and tickets distributed after the program.
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Overman
John B L Littrege Dies at 82 in Brewersville Area
John B L Littrege, 82, died at his home west of Brewersville last night at 6:30. Survived by his wife and six sons and four daughters. Death attributed to illness linked to senility. A well known farmer, he lived in the community for many years. Funeral arrangements incomplete. burial planned at Pleasant View or North Vernon with date to be announced.
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Mayor McCoy
Harry
Walter WW. Crisler
Waiter
Josh’ McCoy
Indianapolis
Harry S. New
John B. Littre
Brewersville
Pleasant
North Vernon
Funeral services for James and Erwee at Louis Qo's home
The funeral was held at the home of Louis Qo the day after a meeting at two o'clock. A large group attended the burial with pallbearers named and numerous relatives and friends listed from Indianapolis Cincinnati Watseka and Kansas City. The service honored James B Pepper and others with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Owen Hemphill and Mrs. Droppleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Louis Qo
H. Pitkie
Werres Yount
Elizabeth Martin
Pranklin
Owen Hemphill
Charles Mayer, Jr
C. C. Gilchrist
A. B. Graham
Indianapolis
Chas. Barrett
Jos. Ryan
Droppleman
Cincinnati
W. E. Lewis
Watseka
Ill
Charles German
Kansas City
Will Erdmann
James DeArmond
Charles
Johnston Family Guests Noted in Local Social Items
Chief of Police Meek ordered quarantine of Walter Ford's West Main Street home after a smallpox case. Authorities report the illness as a light form while Raymond Johnston and his wife and daughter, kin of Anderson, are listed among local Johnston and Thomas relatives visiting the area.
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Raymond Johnston
Anderson
Johnston
Thomas
Meek
Walter Ford
West Main Street
Knights Templar Attend Christmas Service in Greensburg
Dr. A H Pitkin speaker leads Greensburg Commandery No 7 Knights Templar at a morning Christmas service at the Methodist church. Forty five in line. Sir Knight James B Lathrop, 96, oldest member in Indiana, gives benediction. Choir music praised. service includes hymns anthems and a sermon exalting Christ.
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Greensburg
Knights Templar
Methodist Church
A. H. Pitkin
Baldwin Commandery No. 2
Shelbyville
Manger
Bethlehem
Sons of Men
James B. Lathrop
Brother Lathrop
Order
Indiana
United States
Walter Bonner Named Reception Chair for Governor Elect McCray
Walter Bonner will head the reception committee for Governor elect McCray. Tables for the corn show at the Y M C A will be arranged and ready by ten tomorrow morning. Over a hundred entries are expected and more than a hundred awards will be presented. The governor’s address is planned for Thursday evening with a focus on building up a modern farm in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bonner
McCray
Professor Jones
St. Paul
Edards
Forest Hill
Will Zettersburg
Mr. McCray
Indiana
Oppry Smith Appeals Case to Circuit Court
The notice indicates Jeffry Smith vs Lnaiagtom seeking wage collection. An appeal to the Circuit Court is planned following a prior decision.
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Oppry-Smith
Circuit Cour
Jeffry-Smith
lLnaiagtom
Sauive Grent
Christmas visits and homecomings across the city
The list recalls Rev Earl Riley and family visiting Middleberg to join relatives in Beech Grove near Indianapolis for Christmas. Other figures include Mr and Mrs Fred Boy with daughters in Indianapolis, Miss Sophia Gillman of Bonnell and Mrs Henry Bellman of Sherman, plus Robert Haas returning from Mansfield Ohio for the holidays. Raymond Reed, who shot his leg, left home on crutches after three months.
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Pete
Ant Riley
Middleberg
Idiata
Earl Riley
Charles Dannacher
Carlos
Beech Grove
Indianapolis
Fred Boy
C. H. Brown
Minnie Brocking
Sophia Gillman
Bonnell
Henry Bellman
Shermen
Henry Everhart
Robert Haas
Manfield
Ohio
Mansfield
Raymond Reed
C. L. Ryan
Veteran Navy Seaman Receives Education Aid Recommendation
A war veteran Pete JF who served four years in the navy after a months stay at a local base near the coast has been recommended to Garners College for admission through local citizen support.
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Rohett
Benes
Seta Val
Lewsymcus
Navy
Trish Coast
Elkhart Man Waives Home Property to City With Reversion Clause
The will of 84 year old Dr. Frederick C. Eckelman probated in Elkhart sets aside about 70000 in estate. His widow receives 6000 plus other provisions for his two children. He deeded his residence to the city for a museum if maintained. otherwise the property reverts to the Indiana Odd Fellows Home. Son Metius Eckelman says he will contest the transfer claiming a prior contract.
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Elkhart
Ind
Frederick C. Eckelman
Kate Eckelman
Metirs M. Eckelman
Ora Manning
Indiana Odd Fellows
Greensburg
Metius Eckelman
Indiana American Legion to stage March 1921 basketball tournams
Plans completed for thirteen district Legion basketball tournaments across Indiana in March 1921. Winners meet for the state championship at South Bend with trophies awarded in several districts and the state, under new rules restricting representation to post members only.
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Indianapolis
American Legion
Indiana
Legion
South Bend
James H. Mason
Gary
L. Russell Newgent
Philip B. Stapp
Greensburg
Raymond Brown
Terre Haute
Perry O’neal
Rushville
Ben Rogers
Frankfort
Kenneth Yarnell
Thomas King
Wabash
George Cooper
Legion Post
Christmas visits and social notes from Indianapolis region
Sunday guests included Misses Dorothy and Lillian Thompson of Indianapolis visiting Miss Ruth Eben Gentry and Miss Sarah Eben Gentry. Several locals received fruit and nuts from relatives in Los Angeles. Passages mention travels of Miss Lillian Beeson and Miss Marie Stage, and various dinners and music at holiday time with Indiana residents and relatives.
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Ruth
Sarah Eben Gentry
Dorothy
Lillian Thompson
Indianapolis
Mr. Taylor
West Walnut Street
E. B. Dodds
Los Angeles
Cal
Lillian Beeson
Marie Stage
Mise Helen Doles
Baesell Stewart
Miestows Beeler
Edward W. White
C. G. Miller
George Cowan
James Cowan
H. B. Lockridge
Mrr
Albert Grinstead
James Edward
Ard
James Grimstead
Everett
William Pitkin
Indianre
A. H. Pitkin
J. W. Owens
Miss Owen
DePauw UN
Deer sighting prompts farm search near Geneva
Reports from near Geneva and Charles Mills say a tame deer has mingled with livestock on several farms. George Hall and John Monroe saw the animal, and a hunt was organized to capture it rather than kill it. The deer vanished after escaping over a five foot fence as a dog approached.
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Geneva
Charles Mills
George Hall
John Monroe
Flat Rock River
Columbus
Indianapolis
Delbert Whitmer
Inventor Elwood Haynes Prepares New Automobile Release
Elwood Haynes, famed as the father of the American automobile, is reportedly readying a new car. The small yet powerful vehicle promises low fuel consumption and radical improvements, potentially revolutionizing the industry. Haynes also invented Stellite, a metal key to wartime toolmaking.
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Elwood Haynes
Haynes
Mr. Haynes
Deer sighting prompts Conservation warning in Indiana
An Indiana farmer and others report seeing a deer near Geneva along the Plat Rock River. State official George Mannfeld suspects a pet or escaped circus animal and warns residents not to shoot during open deer season.
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Indianapolis
George N. Mannfeld
Division of Fish and Game
State Conservation Department
Mannfield
Shelby County
Geneva
Shelbyville
Platrock
Mannfeld
Brewersville Man Challenges Miller Profits in 1919 Letter
George M. Robison of Brewersville Ind questions why corn meal price fell 40 percent from 1919 to now while corn price dropped 66 2 3 percent arguing millers gain an extra 26 2 3 percent. He asks The Indianapolis Star readers for explanation citing table of comparative prices and historical buying costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewersville
Indianapolis Star
Maurice Shelton
Star
George M. Robison
Ind
War Mothers Thank County Ex Service Hall Hosts
A note of gratitude thanks the P. Hse for use of their hall last night and for hosting the ex service men of the county. The War Mothers express appreciation for the support and hospitality shown.
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P. Hse
Louisville pastor accepts Burlingham First Baptist pulpit
The Rev. Robert F. DeMoisey of Louisville has accepted a call to Burlingham First Baptist Church. He will begin his work there next Sunday morning.
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Cr. Lawrencebue G
Robert F. DeMoisey
Louisville, Ky
Burling“e
First Baptist Church
DeMoisey
Editor Goodrich Receives Time Piece for Christmas
T. Ed Goodrich, veteran editor of the Shelbyville Republican long watched by staff, was given a beautiful time-piece for Christmas. James Creech, former Steasburg printer, serves as foreman of the Republican office.
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T. Ed Goodrich
Shelbyville
James Creech
Steasburg
Advertised Letters Greensburg December 28 1920
Public notice of letters undelivered at Greensburg Indiana dated December 28 1920. Names listed include Roscoe Arnold Nelson Richardson Pvt. Charles Smith and B. B. Townsend.
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Greensburg
Indiana
Roscoe Arnold Nelson Richardson
Pvt
Charles Smith
B. B. Townsend
Local residents visit and travel notes from Decatur County
R R Hamilton Acting Postmaster notes visitors and family from Newpoint Waldron and Andersom visit the city. Caine Brown and Ralph Brows return from Illinois vacation farm training. Prof. Forest Stewart now at Miami University Ohio and former Spencer Rushville educator visits Decatur. Midshipman Lawrence Erdmann from Annapolis Naval Academy returns for Christmas and heads to Baltimore for the military school.
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Charles Carr
John
Newpoint
George Engie
Estevan Allen
Lavelle
Emer Allen
Waldron
Clarence Stevenson
Andersom
Ripley County
Charlee
North Carvey Stoset
Caine Brown
Ralph Brows
Henry Brown
Blackmore
Illinois
Forest Stewart
Adams
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Spencer
Rushville
Decatur County
Lawrence Erdmann
Annapoli Naval Academy
Will Erdrmean
Erdmann
Mava
Yue
Baltimore
Dearborn County Farm Agent Warns Of Damaged Seed Corn
Dearborn County farm agent C. C. Madison reports substantial seed corn damage from a recent cold spell. Show results from the Dearborn National Bank exhibit indicate 60 percent germination for white corn and 77 percent for yellow, with risk of lower stands if planted. Placing ears to dry in a warm ventilated area is advised.
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C. C. Madison
Dearborn County
Dearborn National Bank
Local residents spend holidays in Greensburg visitations
Graften Longden and family arrived from Greencastle to visit Mrs Day and Mr T E Day during the holidays. Ned Crawford of Detroit visits grandparents in Greensburg for the week and proclaims Greensburg home. Mr and Mrs John Day DePrez of Shelbyville attend funeral services for James Zoller in Westport. Mr and Mrs W P Wissmann of Howeytown visit St Paul and area relatives.
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Graften Longden
T. E. Day
Greencastle
Frank H. Levell
Bmooomington
Stee
Menry Sulke
Sheridan Street
Lovell i& Alum
Didinna Never
Annie
Bidinmapelie Torney
E. A. Hurt
North Carever Street
Ned Crawford
Detroit
Mich
Crawford
Rogers
Ned
Greensburg
John Day DePrez
Shelbyville
James Zoller
Westport
W P Wissmann
How
Ae Ty Sas Visting Har Ae
St. Paul
Westport Boy Scouts Fall Before Giaw
The Little Giants defeated Westport Boy Scouts in a fast game on the Y hardwood yesterday afternoon 29 to 11. The score at the end of the first session was 10 to 4. Giaw showed strong defense and rebounding to pull away in the second half.
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Little Giants
Westport Boy Scouts
Ternoon
Young Short and Edwin Lawrence Married Quietly
Miss Vera Short daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Short and Edwin son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence of near Clarksburg wed Saturday at seven at the First Baptist Church with Rev Lena Tacown officiating. The bride, formerly a hospital sexton, and the groom plan to reside on a Clarksburg farm. Earlier the couple’s parents hosted a dinner party in Weston street with Mr and Mrs Bert Young and family and Mr and Mrs Ambrose Gehring and children in attendance.
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Vera Short
Ed Short
Edwin
Lawrence
Clarksburg
Lena Tacown
First Baptist Chu
Bert Young and
Ambrose Gehring
Childre Rushville
Hovors Wedding Anniversary Evening Entertained
Mr and Mrs Richard Andes host a six o clock reception at West Sheridan Street honoring the sixteenth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs James Anderson. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harve Vantausdall and daughter Hilda, Mr and Mrs Charles Guthri, and Mr and Mrs Frank Martin.
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Richard Andes
West Sheridan Street
James Anderson
Harve Vantausdall
M Hilda
Charles Son
Charles Guthri
Frank Martin
Endicott-Kanouse nuptials linked by Shelbyville trio
Miss Leone Endicott and Millay Katouse of Shelbyville tied the knot this Christmas day with Decker, former pastor of the Byville Christian church, officiating.
Bivons-Ryan Nelson C and Crystal Marie Ryan Wed In Alert
Bivons son of Mr and Mrs Riley S Bivons of Alert Crystal Marie Ryan daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Ryan wed this afternoon at the M E Parsonage officiated by Dr Pitkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson C. Bivons
Riley S. Bivons
Alert
Crystal Marie Ryan
Charles Ryan
Pitkin
M. E. Parsonage
Moscow Basketball Team Announces Southern Road Trip
The Moscow Independent ball team plans a southern road swing to face Brownstown 28, Oelitic on December 29, Orleans Dy Salem on December 31, Scottsburg January 7, with six straight wins claimed by Moscow so far this season.
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Moscow
Brownstown
Oelitic
Orleans
Salem
Scottsburg
Atlanta
Small Pox Confines M C A Custodian on West Main
Walter Ford, custodian at the M C A, is confined to his home on West Main street with a bad case of smallpox. The city health department issued precautions for nearby residents and workers to prevent spread.
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Walter Ford
Squire Creath's Brother Dies at Leaa
Daniel L. Creath age 60 died at Lebanon hospital after an illness. Surviving are his widow Martha E. Creath and two sons. The funeral will be held at 7 tomorrow morning in the Lawrence cemetery, Charleeburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel L. Creath
A. S. Creath
Lebanon
Martha E. Creath
Charleeburg
Hohe Mise Receives Rite in Weacnnry Lodges Return
Mason Robert rushes through Blue and Green during holidays. Lodge No 36 hosts rites in Mansfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borg Lodge
Robert
Blue & Grees
Mansfield
Unclear text with names and places from Clarksburg era
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Alvin Harding visiting Mrs Win Kramer at Newpoint Clarksburg Lodge No F and transfers involving Charles Bohanon and James Kanteas City Me. Miss Irene Durem of Indianapolis attends Vandeman party at Five Points as guest for remainder of the event.
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Alvin Harding
Win Kramer
Newpoint
Clarksburg Lodge
No. F
Charles Bohanon
Burg
James Kanteas
Liege
Irene Durem
Indianapolis
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Haas
Watson
Eward
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Shepherds
E. E. Owens
Bethlehem’s Hills
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Elect McCray
Ollege
Conservation Department
R. Ray Hamilton
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