Remarkable Rye Field and 1857 Floral Concert in Greensburg
A Joseph Tarking ton farm rye field near Greensburg reportedly reached eight to nine feet. On July 11 one hundred young ladies staged a Floral Concert in the town hall under W. B. Harvey, with floral costumes and the Red White and Blue flag, a repeat performance on July 27. The piece reflects local civic life, historic trials cited by Oliver H. Smith, and several notable events from 1820 to 1871 including rail service, deaths, marriages and school milestones in Greensburg and nearby areas.
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Joseph Tarkington
W. B. Harvey
Presbyterian Church
Helen Ballard
Indiana
Oliver H. Smith
Connersville
Indianapolis Journal
Smith
Versailles
Newton Claypool
James T. Brown
Mr. Smith
Brown
Altho
Fugit
L ‘Awyer
Fishio
Rev A C Greeson Seeks Support for Unauthorized Mission Claim
The Tippecanoe County Democrat notes Rev Albert Greeson, recently acquitted of charges by Frank Wetzel, is soliciting backing to establish a mission in town. It warns the Charity Organization Society says its name is misused and its funds must go to legitimate charitable work only, with no lands to host a mission.
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Tippecanoe County
Albert Greeson
A. C Greeson
Frank Wetzel
Union Mission
Charity Organization Society
Charity Society
Hartsville School Board Members Resign
Three Hartsville school board members resign and are replaced at a town board meeting. Dr J H Morrison leaves to become county health commissioner Albert Werz becomes Hartsville postmaster and Dr F J Beck takes over as town health officer. William Brown Newton C Graham and Lyman Rawlings appointed to vacancies.
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Hartsville
J. H Morrison
Albert Werz
F. J. Beck
William Brown
Newton C. Graham
Lyman Rawlings
Columbus Republican
Lincoln Day Observance by G. A. R. at City Schools
Pap Thomas Post 5 and the Woman’s Relief Corps honored Abraham Lincoln by leading a program for about 200 high school students and as many younger pupils. The procession featured G. A. R. veterans, a flag bearer, and old muskets, with addresses by Rev. Alonzo Murphy and Rev. J. W. Dashiell. A drill, song, and the final parade to the public square concluded the day’s events.
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Thomas Post No. 5
Henry B. Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Post
Orlando Hood
Sherman
Col
W. W Dixon
Georgia
E. C. Jerman
Splitter
Lincoln
Republic
J. W. Dashiell
Sandusky
Seventh Indiana Cavalry
Dr. Dashiell
New Orleans
Col. Dixon
East End
Death of Milford Blacksmith Isaac N. Wright at 60
Isaac N. Wright aged sixty a respected Milford county resident died Friday evening at 7 30 at his Milford home after a brief illness with softening of the brain He ran a Milford blacksmith shop for over twenty five years Survived by wife two sons and a daughter funeral held at his home Sunday at two and burial followed in Milford cemetery
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Isaac N. Wright
Milford
Wright
Sunday School Conventions in 1924 and 1929
The World's Sixth S. S. Convention gathers in Washington May 1924. Indiana S. S. week meets in Indianapolis April 24 29 with speakers Bishop Hartzell Dr. F B Meyer Marion Lawrence Mrs Foster Stevens and E O Excell guiding sessions.
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S. S
Washington
D. C
Indiana
Eaders
Indiana S. S
Indianapolis
Bishop Hartzell
M. E
Africa
F. B. Meyer
London
England
S. S. Association
Marion Lawrence
Ohio
Report From I. O. C. F. Home Superintendent Says 117 Inmates
The Odd Fellows Home report compiled by superintendent Mrs Mary Smith Lewis shows 117 residents currently, down from 170 at this time last year due to deaths and children placed in private homes. The planned stock parade for Saturday afternoon was canceled because of cold weather.
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Odd Fellows Home
Mary Smith Lewis
Black Rose Discovery Claims Patent Hope in Washington
Dennis Tapley of Savannah Georgia travels to Washington to secure a patent on a process he says grows black roses after fifteen years of experiments. He notes world demand for the color and reveals offers up to 500000 dollars for the secret once patented, but he remains cautious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watlington
Dennis Tapley
Savannah
Georgia
Washington
Reese
Found Dead In Chair In Columbus Home
Benjamin Robertson father of Eldo Robertson and former city resident was found dead in his chair at his son's Columbus home at 7 oclock Friday morning. He had been ill for some time and death, while not unexpected, came as a shock. He had lived with his son for years.
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Lincoln
Shermen
America
Grand Army of the Republic
Ft. Sumpter
O Lincoln
Alonzo Murphy
Co. C
Indiana
Benjamin Robertson
Eldo Robertson
Columbus
Date Set For Primary By Republican Court Committee
The new Republican Court Committee met Monday and set the primary for Tuesday. Twenty seven committeemen will each choose an advisory member, expanding to fifty four workers. Executive committee members named: M. Newhouse Jethro C. Meek W. T. Stott Merit D. Webb Elmer Jerman. Rules panel appointed: Frank Hamilton C Williams Joe Strasburger. Primary to be conducted under the Australian ballot system. A further meeting will occur in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republican Court Committee
McCoy
M. Newhouse
Jethro C. Meek
W. T. Stott
Merit D. Webb
Elmer
Jerman
Frank Hamilton
C. Williams
Joe Strasburger
Ohio Valley Exposition to mark centennial steam navigation
The Ohio Valley Exposition will be held in Cincinnati in August and September to commemorate the centennial of steam navigation on the Ohio River. A meeting of businessmen and capitalists guarantees the $250,000 needed, with representation from every Ohio Valley city on the exposition board and invitations to states and cities in the region to exhibit.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Board of Exposition Commissioners
Reunion of Greensburg Hoosiers in California
Mrs. George S. Dickey reports a happy reunion of Greensburg residents at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H a r r y Pottenger in San Bernardino California on February 6. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. Milliken Mr. and Mrs. James Pierce Mr. and Mrs. Clio Mobley and daughter Mirian and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Dickey. A four course luncheon was served and all enjoyed the gathering.
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George S. Dickey
Greensburg
Harry Pottenger
San Bernardino
California
Milliken
James Pierce
Clio Mobley
Mirian
Louis Travis Dies After Long Illness at 41
Louis Travis aged forty one, a respected county resident, died at his home west of town last Wednesday after a three year rheumatism illness. He is survived by a wife and one child. Funeral services were held at the home Friday morning and burial followed at Rossburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Travis
Rossburg
Greensburg Sunday Schools Job Notice at Office
Local office invites individuals to bring work for Greensburg Sunday Schools. The missive urges visitors to submit job tasks and related materials, indicating available clerical or support roles.
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Court of Common Pleas
Bonner
Common Pleas
Decatur County
Rush County
Alexander Young
John Points
Young
Mr. Points
N. Wheeldon
Greensburg Springs
I. & C. Railroad
Chicago
James T. Donnell
John C. Donnell
Fugit Township
Iowa
Kingston
Daniel Howe
Franklin
Inez Hamilton
Auburn Hill
Rev
A. T. Rankin
Seitz House
Kummer
M. L. Moody
Pierce
Patton
Mamie Wilson
A. Reiter
Europe
Alfred Kummer
Armington & Bracken
Shaw & Hazelrigg
Fisher’s Mill
Tarkeo
Marion Township
A. C. Wood
David Ardery
Seth Lowe
Greenwood
Wilkes County
N. C
Rebecca Ryan
Lexington
Dearborn County
Baptist Church
Annie Myers
Ida Stout
John L. Armington
Frank D. Mead
Minnesota
Northfield
St. Paul
Greeson
I. O. C. F. Home
Black Rose
Ohio Valley Exposition
Att
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Baptist
Centenary M. E
First M. E Poor
Presbyterian Ee
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