Local High School Boys Involved in Jackson Township Vandalism
Jackson Township central school was entered Sunday night with books scattered in windrows and ink bottles opened among them. Sheriff Otis Maddux pursued leads to Greensburg and detained James Sasser James Kirby Dallas Prunton Glen Harreson and Marshall Wright. The youths, mostly local high school students, were released on their own recognizance and later examined with school officials present. The incident may be settled by payment of damages, tied to a dispute over a state high school athletic eligibility ruling affecting Greensburg and Prunton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township Central School
Someon
Otis Maddux
Greensburg
James Sasser
James Kirby
Dallas Brunton
Glen Harreson
Marshall Wright
Tremain & Turner
State High School, Athletic Association
Bra
Jackson Township
Wilson
Anderson
Prunton
Seven Appointments Named by Governor Branch
INDIANAPOLIS Jan 3 Appointments of seven state officials were announced at Governor Branchs office. Albert Daily of Knightsville was named chief state mine inspector to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Cairy Littlejohn. J B Green of Muncie John Nash of Tipton and C J Murphy were reappointed to the state board of agriculture. John Stoll of South Bend to the state prison board of trustees A E Babcock of Kawanna to the northern Indiana hospital for the unsafe and Marion Stults of Huntington to the state board of embalmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Branch
Albert Daily
Knightsvill
Cairy Littlejohn
J. B. Green
Muncie
John Nash
Tipton
C. J. Murphy
State Board of Agriculture
John Stoll
South Berd
James H. Wilkinson Dies at 73 in Clarksburg
James H. Wilkinson a longtime resident and retired farmer of Clarksburg died at 6 15 this morning after months of illness following an operation last summer He was born near Buena Vista Franklin County on April 1 1852 moved to Clarksburg seventeen years ago He is survived by his widow MaryLane Wilkinson a sister Mrs Margaret Witters of Milroy and no children Funeral services will be held at his home at 1 30 Thursday with Rev Walter Crawley and Rev Side Boettom officiating Burial will be in Clarksburg Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Wilkinson
Clarksburg
Buena Vista
Franklin County
Mary Lane
Margaret Witters
Milroy
Walter Crawley
Sideboettom
Clarksburg Cemetery
Decatur County Man Wyatt Miers Dies in Lebanon
Wyatt H. Miers, a longtime Lebanon resident of 43 years, died at 5:00 a.m. Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Flem Huddleston after a two month illness. He was 80 years, 7 months and 17 days old, born in Decatur County Indiana, moved to Boone County at 19, and worked as a house mover. He married Mary E. Sweigert on March 18, 1863 in Lebanon. she died January 27, 1923. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Lucy Williams and Mrs Laura Huddleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt H. Miers
Lebanon
Flem Heddleston
Hamilton Street
Mr. Miers
Decatur County
Ind
Boone County
Mary E. Sweigert
Lucy Williams
Laura Huddleston
Middendorf Sells 59 Acres in Saltcreek Township
Henry J. Middendorf transfers property to Home stead B. and L. Association of Shelbyville. The 59 acre Saltcreek Township tract is conveyed by sheriff's deed for $2,689.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Middendorf
B. & L. Association of
Shelbyville
Saltcreek Township
Sale of 74.75 Acres Near Sardinia Reported
Syncan C Gent transfers 74.75 acres near Sardinia to Lewis V Gant for 3352.50 dollars in a local land transaction recorded this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syncan C
Lewis V. Gant
Sardinia
Courts Record Divorce Suit and Several Estate Matters
Anna M. Hamilton sues for divorce from John G. Hamilton on abandonment after a January 28 1920 marriage and December 25 1921 separation. Thompson Loan Co sues Clyde and Pear Jones to foreclose a chattel mortgage from July 1923 for $56.80 and costs. Peter Zins sues Ben Moorman for $200 on a December 2 1922 note of $150. Final settlement for Leonidas Miller estate approved and closed. I B Levy administrator petitions inheritance tax, hearing set January 24. Katie Rosenberry files guardianship report for Ruth Rosenberry. Inventory and appraisement filed for Henry Nieman estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Hamilton
John G. Hamilton
Thompson Loan Company
Clyde and Pear Jones
Peter Zins
Ben Moorman
Elizabeth Miller
Admx
Leonidas Miller
I. B. Levy
Acef
Joseph Westerman
Katie Rosenberry
Ruth Rosenberry
Henry Nieman
Local Notices From Sandusky Area
Mrs. Julia Williams travels to Columbus for weeks with relatives. Miss Jessie McWilliams of Clarksburg visits cousin Mrs. A D Martin. Miss Hilda Thrine visits her parents for holidays. Grover Brunker and wife return to Morning Glory Ky Tuesday after funeral in Sandusky. Ralph Hite spends holidays with parents. M Elliott in town in federation matters. Death of Mrs. Brunker. funeral Monday at 10:30 at local church. burial in South Park cemetery. Lamon Amos and wife of St Louis visit E T Amos and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Williams
Columbus
Jessie McWilliams
Clarksburg
A. D. Martin
Hilda Thrine
Grover Brunker
Morning Glory
Ralph Hite
M. Elliott
Federation
Wm. Brunker
Beagle and Doggett transfer claims filed in estate cases
Two transfer claim actions against estates were docketed. E A Rankin sues the estate of Mary S Beagle for 306 dollars and E A Rankin sues the estate of Onie Doggett for 263 40. The will of Henrietta A Hughes was admitted to probate and her home is left to her sister Florence May Harding with another residence to three sisters share and share alike. The remainder goes to those heirs. Ernest McGee, commissioner in Hearne vs Godfrey, submitted a final report approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Rankin
Mary S. Beagle
Onie Doggett
Edwin &. Hmilton
Camilla Dennell
Henrietta A. Hughes
Elmer Baas
Florence May Harding
Dowden
Harding
William King
C. Ann Lutes
Ernest McGee
Hearne Vs. Godfrey
Former Resident III In Hospital
Ward from Frank H. Robison of Frankford reports he underwent a severe operation at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Tuesday and is doing as well as could be expected. Robison, reared at Kingston, previously ran a Greensburg grocery, later entering the optical business. friends here regret his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Robison
Frankford
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Robison
Kingston
Greensburg
Account Suit Filed in Squire Holmes Court
Ann Kessler today filed suit in Squire Holmes court against Mrs. John Doerflinger on account demanding 45 dollars. Case set for trial Friday December 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Kessler
Squire Holmes
John Doerflinger
Charles Howe Spends Day in Indianapolis
Charles Howe of this city spent yesterday in Indianapolis for undisclosed reasons with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Howe
Indianapolis
Obituary of I Stine Sefton from Greensburg area
The obituary honors I Stine Sefton born June 10 1850 near Sandusky who lived 68 years on the Sefton homestead. He farmed until moving to Greensburg six years ago and died December 16 1924. He married Jenne Power in 1878, Florence Rogers in 1881, and Emma Vanscyce in 1902, leaving a daughter Jennie Martin and his widow. He was a devoted father neighbor and public spirited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Stine Sefton
Henry and
Sarah Stine Sefton
Sefton
Sandusky
Greensburg
Jenne Power
Celestial Company
Use of Pure Seed and Seed Law Helps to Reduce Weed Loss
Indiana faces about forty million dollars in annual weed losses. At Purdue University’s agricultural conference January 12 16 A A Hansen from the extension staff will present an illustrated talk on weed control including Canada thistle white top and wild garlic. He will cover pure seed seed law and poisonous plants and answer farmer questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coming Ag
Indiana Academy of Science
Indiana
Purdue University
A. A. Hansen
Purdue Extension
Hansen
Ripley County Girl Dies of Poisoning
The 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Adam of Benham Indiana died from ptomaine poisoning. Three other family members are seriously ill. Authorities blame tainted food for the poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripley
George Adam
Benham
Ind
Dobyns Estate Clothing Firm to Be Sold at Public Close
Charles L Hyatt and George D Lttell invoice the clothing store of the late Lemuel P Dobyns likely to be sold to settle the estate. Mrs Louisa Beeson and her son Roy travel to Shelbyville tomorrow for the funeral of a cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Hyatt
George D. Lttell
Lemuel P. Dobyns
Louisa Beeson
Roy
Shelbyville
Local Notes From Batesville Area Social and Sports
John Snedaker visits New Point and Mary Hickman travels to Cincinnati for her cousin Elenora Krome’s funeral. Krome died Sunday at age forty eight. Harold Schlicht resigns from a casket company sales post to pursue other work. Alex Volz starts as Hillenbrand Industries salesman this week. Legion and Knights of Columbus hosted dances at Memorial building and hall. New Point independents beat Batesville independents 48 to 22 in double header. Gosnell brothers starred for Moscow. Batesville high school beat alumni 29 to 21. Batesville to meet Lawrenceburg in a January 10 double header at Memorial gym. Mr Wickemeyer of near Morris dies. his children live in Batesville. Congressman H Canfield returns to Washington after Christmas at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Snedaker
New Point
Mary Hickman
Cincinnati
Elenora Krome
Krome
Leiman
Batesville
John
Henry
Mat Krome
Harold Schlicht
Norwood
Ohio
Casket Company
Alex Volz
Nicholas Volz
Hillenbrand Industries
Legion
Memorial Building
Johnnie’s Jazz Orchestra
Brandywine Park
Knights of Columbus
New Point Independents
Batesville Independents
Gosnell Brothers of Moscow
Lawrenceburg
Wickemeyer
Near Morris
Jake Hildebrand
Katie Wickemeyer
Henry Wickemeyer
H. [. Canfield
Washington, D. C
Congress
Forest Hill Holiday News and Local Visits
Forest Hill notes show Mr and Mrs Sanford Belt returning Sunday from Christmas with daughter Mrs Chas Hartley and family in Beech Grove. Dallas Brunton home from Greensburg for holidays. A W Crigler improving. Donald Crise home from Muncie for holidays. Grover Crise and Walter Young visited Indianapolis on business. Oyster supper at Hartsville hosted by Masonic lodge. Mr and Mrs E T Fraley hosted dinner. visits from Mr and Mrs Willard Fraley Greensburg and Mr and Mrs Burton Franklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Belt
Chas. Hartley
Beech Grove
Dallas Brunton
Greensberg
A. W. Crigler
Donald Crise
Muncie
Grover Crise
Walter Young
Indianapolis
Delgar Moor
Hartsville
Masonic Lodge
E. T. Fraley
Willard Fraley
Greensburg
Burton
Franklin
Albert Holmes
Letts
Porter Makes 1000 Dollar Gift to Greensburg YMCA
Enos Porter of Shelbyville donates 1000 dollars to the Greensburg YMCA in memory of his brother William H. Porter. The gift funds a permanent endowment with interest used to cover memberships for underprivileged boys each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Porter
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Porter
Decatur County
Auto License Deadline Urges February Arrests for Violators
State police warn drivers to secure 1925 auto licenses by February 15 or face arrest. Capt. Ross W. Reed says the cutoff moves up from March 15 and officers statewide will enforce it. Marion County drivers are not exempt and may be arrested after today. License plates have been on sale since December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross W. Reed
State Highway Police Department
H. D. McClelland
State Automobile License Department
Marion County
Land Transfers in Washington and Clay Townships
John W. Lee to Charles W. John son and wife acquire 240 acres in Washington and Clay townships for 25000 dollars. William Armstrong to James P. F. Hamilton conveys property in Westport for 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lee
Charles W. Johnson
Washington and
Clay Townships
William Armstrong
James PF. Hamilton
Westport
Elizabeth McMunn Marries Owen Fay in Dayton
Relatives announce the marriage of Elizabeth McMunn daughter of Edith McMunn of Dayton Ohio and Owen Fay of Erie Pennsylvania. The Dec 2 ceremony at First Lutheran church Dayton was performed by Rev Miles C Krumbrine. The couple will reside in Cleveland where Mr Ray Fay works as a mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth McMunn
Edith McMunn
Dayton
Owen Fay
Erie
Miles C. Krumbrine
Ray
Cleveland
Ohio
F. M. McNaught
Greensburg
Decatur County 1924 finances show reduced indebtedness and large expenditures
County auditor and treasurer report for 1924 shows indebtedness dropping from 879657.90 to 746250.60 with major items in township and county road bonds hospital and bridge debts. Total county expenses reached 86739.65, general expenses include redemption gravel reads and gravel road repairs, with overall expenditures 1199840.36 and treasury balance 162565.74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Court House
Treasury
Sefton Re-elected President of County Corn Growers
Decatur County Corn Growers Association met in the News building office Saturday and elected Elmer Sefton as president for 1925 with Chas Gartin as vice-president and A W McCracken as secretary treasurer. Plans for the new year were discussed and another meeting will be held in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sefton
County Corn Growers’ Association
Decatur County Corn Growers’ Association
News Building
Chas. Gartin
A. W. McCracken
Property transfers record listing buyers and values
Anna L. Austin to Grover Duncan transfers property in the city for 500 dollars. J. J. Puttmann heirs to Clyde E. Puttmann transfer property in New Point for 1280 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna L. Austin
Grover Duncan
J. J. Puttmann
Clyde E. Puttmann
New Point
State Veterinarian Edict Bans Sale of Diseased Poultry in Indiana
Indiana State Veterinarian Anonices issues formal order prohibiting sale of diseased poultry across the state. The declaration warns handlers and retailers to remove suspect birds from markets and directs immediate compliance to protect public health and farm losses.
Indiana Issues Poultry Sanitation Edict statewide ban
The Indiana state livestock sanitary board bans sale of diseased poultry and requires shipment of healthy birds in disinfected cars. State veterinarian Dr. R C Julian leaves for Washington to discuss the disease with federal officials. he says Indiana has not reported the illness and the embargo affects Atlantic Seaboard poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Livestock Sanitary Board
Indiana
R. C. Julian
Washington
Atlantic Seaboard
Julian
Supreme Court swears in Gemmill as new judge
Willard B. Gemmill of Marion was sworn in as supreme judge to replace Fred C. Gause of New Castle whose term expired. Benjamin M. Willoughby began his second term on January 1. Other justices are David A. Myers Greensburg Louis B. Ewbank Indianapolis and Julius C. Travis Laporte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard B. Gemmill
Marion
Fred C. Gause
New Castle
Benjamin M. Willoughby
David A. Myers
Greensburg
Louis B. Ewbank
Indianapolis
Julius C. Travis
Laporte
Local Gossip Notes and Upcoming Revival at M E Church
Emma Evans returns home from Indianapolis visit. Paul Dixon and Esther from Dayton visit their mother Lillie Dixon. Sylvia Ketchum back from Marion. Beth White and Lela Mae visit Indianapolis for business. Herschel Coleman and family return from near Columbus. Revival services begin at M E Church next Sunday night led by Rev. J E Miers. Ollie Woodsides of Edinburg visits Charlie Whipple family. Walter Gray and Woodson Carpenter travel to Cincinnati for business. Carder family weekend guests include George and Victor Carder and Wilma Lukenbill from Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Evans
Rolland Vanansdall
G. R. Williams
Indianapolis
Paul Dixon
Dayton
Esther
Lillie Dixon
Sylvia Ketchum
Marion
Beth White
Lela Mae
Herschel Coleman
J. L. Thornton
Columbus
M. E. Church
J. E. Miers
Ollie Woodsides
Edinburg
Charlie Whipple
Walter Gray
Woodson Carpenter
Cincinnati
J. E. Carder
George Carder
Victor Carder
Anderson
Wilma Lukenbill
Lafayette
Five Officers Taking Posts Today Are Republicans-Willoughby Begins New Term of Judgeship
INDIANAPOLIS Jan 1 Five state officers ended terms and five new officials succeeded them. A L Gilliam became attorney general, Caleb Denny joined the state pardon board, Owen Boling took the state tax board secretary post, Willard Gemmill became Indiana supreme court justice, Francis M Thompson advanced to the state appellate court judge, and Benjamin Willoughby began a new term on the supreme court amid a contested seat. All new appointees are Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
A. L. Gilliam
South Bend
U. S.lesh
Caleb Denny
State Pardon Board
Adolph Seidenstecker
Owen Boling
State Tax Board
William Harrison
Willard Gemmill
Marion
Indiana Supreme Court
Fred C. Gause
New Castle
Francis M. Thompson
Versailles
Ira C. Batman
Benjamin Willoughby
Supreme Court
George K. Denton
Evensville
Willoughby
County Recorder’s Fees Exceed Salary in 1924 Report
County Recorder Harry L. Black reports for the last quarter of 1924 fees collected exceeded his $350 quarterly salary, with 60 percent of the excess. The tally shows 122 Deeds 12225 99 Mortgages 34 Mechanics’ liens 8.50 Chattel mortgages 133.60 Releases 13.00 Assignments 1 Article of corporation 1.00 Marginal releases 31.00 Marginal assignments 40.38 Miscellaneous 1.29 Total 473. Unearned balance in 1924 was 2563 compared with 2706 in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Black
Black
South Bend Oil asks Supreme Court to review gasoline tax ruling
Bruce Gafill for Gafill Oil Co of South Bend petitions Indiana Supreme Court for rehearing over the state gasoline tax ruling. He argues the court erred in treating the tax as not a property tax and questions the ruling that the tax is not discriminatory against gasoline vehicles or a burden on interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Oil Company
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Bruce Gafill
Gafill Oil Co
South Bend
Local visitors and travel notes from area households
Mrs Stella Jones and her sons Bill and Henry Logan returned from a week with Mr and Mrs George Logan in Richmond. The Logans accompanied them home. Sheldon Morrison traveled to Indianapolis to consult an eye specialist. Mrs Dennis Robbins of Letts went to North Vernon to visit her daughter Mrs James Gauhn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Jones
Bill
Henry Logan
George Logan
Richmond
Logan
Sheldon Morrison
Indianapolis
Dennis Robbins
Letts
North Vernon
James Gauhn
Fugit Township Farm Bureau Elects Officers and Initiates Drive
A Kingston school meeting elected Howard Fee president with Tom Hamilton as vice president and Charles Dravis as secretary. E. S. Hamilton became treasurer. About 28 farmers signed membership cards, boosting the drive for the farm bureau in Fugit Township. The session featured a loan disclosure to Cincinnati Producers’ Market and remarks by M. M. Elliott on bureau progress and wheat market impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fugit
Kingston
Ralph Donnell
Cincinnati
Fruit Township
Jess Humphrey
Frank Kitchin
Harry Logan
Howard Fee
Tom Hamilton
Charles Dravis
E. S. Hamilton
M M. Elliott
County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Indiana Wheat Pool
Cort L. Hunter
Greensberg
Owever
Frank Beall
Farmers’ Organization
Labor Union
Samuel Gompers
Iie
Wallace Major Promoted to City Editor at Chicago American
Wallace Major, formerly of Shelbyville, is promoted to city editor of the Chicago American. Rose Bristow, a resident of Mrs. Winifred Garver's home on North Lincoln, is again troubled by a long standing eye condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Major
Shelbyville
Chicago American
Also Mentioned on This Page
Governor Branch
Decatur
Circuit Court
Ray-McMunn
Anonices
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