Bank Failure Ends Depositors Likely to Be Paid
Letts State Bank in Greensburg Indiana closed by state examiners with Union Trust likely to liquidate. President Dr J A Welch and officers face limited assets as loans total about 131,726 with deposits 66,270 and 43,275 bills payable. Depositors may recover after lengthy settlement process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts State Bank
J. Paul McMillan
Thomas Barr
State Bank
Barr
Indianapolis
J. A. Welch
Urso McCorkle
K. L. Adams
N. E. Evans
F.E. Barbour
M. FE. Taylor
Westport
Alert
Greensburg
Daily News
Coroner to File Findings Monday in Manslaughter Case
Coroner J C Glass expects to file his report, findings, and verdict Monday. Robert Sparks was bound over to the Decatur circuit court on manslaughter charges in the death of John Fey with a five thousand dollar bond signed by sixteen men. The grand jury convenes Monday to continue the investigation and determine indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sparks
Decatur
John Fey
M. C. Jenkins
Henry Doer
George C. Stier
S. M. Bowen
James Sparks
M. A. Donnell
Lafayette Doles
C. E. Brinkmeyer
A. W. Amrhein
J. H. Minary
Lincoln Herron
W. A. McCormack
Fred Stier
Ora Clark
H. S. Logan
Sparks
John W. Craig
Ty Will
Woodfill
Forenimn
Wal Tate
Mar?r
J. C. Glass
Thomas Ewing Dies at 54 After Short Illness
Thomas Ewing 54 died at his home 302 Wade street Sunday morning after a brief tuberculosis illness. Born January 17 1871 in Ripley county he was one day over 54. He leaves a widow and three children Margaret Charles and Robert. Funeral at Holiness church Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ewing
Wade Street
Ripley County
Margaret
Charles
Robert
Holiness Church
Cars Collide on Northeast Square Saturday
Two cars collided on the northeast corner of the square Saturday night. One car belonged to Leonard Ray and had a slightly bent axle. The other vehicle sustained no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Ray
Marriage License Issued to Lockridge and Lee
A marriage license was issued to Ray Lockridge of Dupont Indiana and Fern Lee of Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lockridge
Dupont, Indiana
Fern Lee
Greensburg
Short Fined Three Dollars for Coal Theft in City Court
John Short of this city was arraigned this morning before Mayor Jenkins in city court for taking a bushel of coal from the C C C and St L Ry. He pled guilty and was fined $3 and costs. The affidavit was filed by Sergeants Flickinger Anderson Phillips and Hood, local Big Four detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Short
Jenkins
Short
E. G. Flickinger
Anderson
C. D. Phillips
Wabash
Charles Hood
Big Four
Miss Leone Downs and Roy Rud dell Attend Wabash Butler Game
Miss Leone Downs and Roy Rud dell of Milroy attended the Wabash versus Butler basketball game in Indianapolis on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leone Downs
Roy Ruddell
Milroy
Wabash- Butler
Indianapolis
Local eye specialist escapes injury in car wreck east of town
Dr. D W Weaver driving east near Robert Hamilton farm left cement road, rolled into ditch at about 9 am. He stepped out uninjured, though the Studebaker suffered extensive damage including mashed fenders, bent hood and axle, and broken lights. Vehicle taken to Springmire and McCracken garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Weaver
Studebaker
Robert Hamilton
Springmire & McCracken
Harvey Cartee Boarded Flight to Indianapolis This Morning
Harvey Cartee was a passenger to Indianapolis this morning, traveling by air. The report notes his departure from the local airport and arrival plans. He appeared in good spirits and offered no comment on his destination.
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Harvey Cartee
Indianapolis
In Memoriam Jacob Mauer One Year Remembrance
In loving remembrance of Jacob Mauer who departed this life one year ago January 17 1924. January brings sadness as we recall a faithful upright man. A beautiful character to the end of his days. Loved and mourned by his family as they reflect by the grave a year on.
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Jacob Mauer
Ben Wolverton Crashes Car Into Train at Michigan Avenue Crossing
A Ford driven by Ben Wolverton struck a freight train standing on the Michigan Avenue crossing in drizzling rain. The impact damaged the car heavily but Wolverton escaped injury en route to his farm west of town.
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Ben Wolverton
Michigan Avenue Crossing
Michigan Avenue
Mr. Wolverton
Prisoner Fails to Secure Bond in Fey Death Case
A Decatur county grand jury is summoned to investigate the death of John Fey at the Bobrink meat market. Robert Sparks 20 seeks bond on a manslaughter charge but has not secured release. Coroner Dr J C Glass continues investigations with verdict expected next week. Fey’s private funeral was held at his home and he is buried in Brookville.
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State of
Indiana
Decatur
Bobrink
John Fey
Rankin and Oliver
P. C. Bentle
B. S. White
J. C. Glass
Will Woodfill
Joseph Durr
Louis Bobrink
Holcomb
Albert Fey
Joseph Fey
Rush
Decatur County
Grand Jury
Court House
John W. Craig
Decatur Court
Wil C. Woodfill
Washington Township
Livy Eward
Clay Township
Oliver Robbins
William Koenigkramer
Saltcreek Township
August J. Ernest
Mr. Fey
Brookville
Franklin County
Buena Vista
George Gallentine Uninjured In Burney Road Crash
A Ford coupe driven by George Gallentine struck a telephone pole on Burney road last night when the lights failed. Gallentine escaped uninjured. the car suffered windshield damage, bent radius rod, and front-end injuries. Powell wrecker towed the vehicle for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gallentine
Ford
Burney
Burney Road
Powell
Fire damages clothes press at West Sheridan home
A morning fire at Mrs. Minerva Patterson and Miss Luna Hickman's home on West Sheridan street caused about 75 dollars in damage to a clothing press and its contents. The women, using a lighted candle, discovered smoke after 6 30 and quickly extinguished the blaze with help from the daughter before fire crews arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Patterson
Luna Hickman
West Sheridan Street
Blackards Return After Visit With Hillabolds
Mr and Mrs Clyde Blackard have returned to their Indianapolis home after visiting Mr and Mrs Harry Hillabold in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Blackard
Indianapolis
Mrs
Harry Hillabold
Vankirk Estate Transfers and Court Approvals Reported
In Decatur circuit court heirs and administrators processed transfer claims and real estate actions. Parties include Leonard Vankirk, Henry Vankirk, Nancy McClintic, Minerva Galbraith, George Davis, and Sarah Vankirk with deeds valued at 7500 and 1200 dollars. Administrators, appraisers, and executors filed inventories, reports, and final publications while Alva M. Reed was appointed administrator with a 10000 dollar bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Vankirk
Henry M. Vankirk
Mary Gosnell
Decature Circuit
Nancy J. McClintic
John H. Parker
Ernest T. McGee
Craig
William A. McClintic
Minerva J. Galbraith
George A. Davis
Wm. Davis
Sarah Vankirk
Herschel McCoy
McCoy
Henry Vankirk
J. F. Martin
Isaac S. Sefton
Adam R. Meek
Albert H. Kassens
Alva M. Reed
James B. F. Reed
Lawrenceburg Woman Maud Jaquith Dies in Indianapolis
Mrs. Maud Jaquith aged 47, wife of Dr O S Jaquith, died at her Indianapolis home. Born and reared in Lawrenceburg, she and her husband moved to the capital six years ago. The family were friends of Mrs. Mary Wallingford when they lived in Lawrenceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Jaquith
O. S. Jaquith
Indianapolis
Lawrenceburg
Jaquith
Mary Wallingford
Veteran Richmond widow dies after long service
Mrs. Josephine Comstock 87 widow of Judge D W Comstock died in Richmond on Wednesday. She was the last charter member of the Richmond W R C. Her husband and son Hon Paul Comstock of Richmond were notable here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Comstock
D. W. Comstock
Richmond
Richmond W. R. C
Paul Comstock
Columbus Woman Dies of Fright After Narrow Escape
Mrs. Mary Sellers 73 widow died after a fright from narrowly escaping being run over by an automobile in Columbus Indiana on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Mary Sellers
Local Social Visits and Farm Movements In Platts Corner
Zachariah McManamon and wife spent the day with Charlie Blauvel and wife. William Grimes of Westport visited Bert Holcomb Thursday. Ott Maddux and wife of Greensburg spent last Sunday afternoon here. Bert Holcomb sold a Jersey cow Thursday. Mr. Shorter moved to the Ott Maddux farm Tuesday. Bert Neff left for Kentucky for work. The Whitmer medicine man was here Wednesday. Bell Sutton has been sick with the grippe. Neighbors busy buzzing wood.
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Zachariah McManamon
Charlie Blauvel
William Grimes
Westport
Bert Holcomb
Ott Maddux
Greensburg
Bell Sutton
Whitmer
Mr. Shorter
Bert Neff
Kentucky
Allens to Leave on Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Estevan Allen will depart tomorrow for an eight day auto trip covering about a thousand miles. They will visit relatives and conduct business, traveling first to Columbus Ohio then to Fostoria Niles and Pittsburgh, returning via Cleveland and Toledo.
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Estevan Allen
Columbus
Fostoria
Niles
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Toledo
Mrs Dulcina Thompson Dies in Greensburg at 72
Mrs Dulcina Thompson born Duleina Sefton in Greensburg Aug 1852 died at 2 PM Sunday in her Greensburg apartment after a three week illness. Survived by a nephew Harry Weaver and niece Clara Spinning Lynch with cousins in town and New York. Funeral to be held Tuesday at 2 PM in her home conducted by Rev W H Reynolds.
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Dulcina
Dot) Thompson
Greensburg
West Washington Street
Thomas
Priscilla Ross Sefton
Duleina Sefton
Sefton
West Main
Monfort
Charles A. Thompson
Chicago
George M. Ewing
Marine D. Tackett
Charles Sefton
Rose Spinning
Mary C. Weaver
Fire at Western furniture plant cited by blast and sprinkler
Batesville reports a gasoline fumes explosion at the Western furniture factory Saturday evening. The automatic sprinkler system limited damage to $1,000, with water damage from sprinklers the main loss. Firefighters extinguished remaining flames and no injuries are listed.
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Nick Fehlinger
North Vernon
Russell Wolfe
Connersville
Mr. Wolfe
John A. Hillenbrand
Theresa Brandes
St. Cecelia
Indianapolis
Memorial Auditorium
Versailles
Holton
Irvin Green
Greensburg
Harold Winsor
Lawrence Meyer
Henry Kleiner
Milan
J. F. Kleiner
Wabash Students Spend Weekend in Milroy
Wilbur McCorkle and Maurice Cowan, students at Wabash College, spent the week-end in Milroy with home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur McCorkle
Maurice Cowan
Wabash College
Milroy
Raymond Reed Heads to Indianapolis as Passenger
Raymond Reed travels to Indianapolis today as a passenger. Local transit records confirm his trip origin and destination, noting no incidents or delays.
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Raymond Reed
Indianapolis
Ronnie Sefton Makes Business Trip to Indianapolis
Ronnie Sefton travels to Indianapolis on a business trip today to discuss potential partnerships and new opportunities with local firms. The trip focuses on expanding operations and exploring market prospects in the region.
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Ronnie Sefton
Indianapolis
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Community End of Week
Mrs. Mary Wasson shows improvement after seven weeks at home. C. W. Moor and family of Knightstown return from a weekend visit. Mrs. Rolland Vananshall and son Evans arrive from Indianapolis for several days with Emma Evans. Rev. C. B. Atkinson and Waldron family visit Arthur Wright’s circle. Nellie McDonald takes leave from McCammon's due to illness. Elizabeth Hines recovers after lagrippe. J. C. Wooten moves to Alexander farm west of town with Crab Orchard kin.
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Mary Wasson
C. W. Moor
Charlotte Ann
Knightstown
Rolland Vananshall
Evans
Indianapolis
Emma Evans
C. B. Atkinson
Waldron
Arthur Wright
Nellie McDonald
McCammon
Elizabeth Hines
Lagrippe
J. C. Wooten
Crab Orchard
Alexander Farm
Community Notes From Clarksburg Area
Local residents attend visits and dinners with neighbors and relatives including Mr. and Mrs. Omer Hadley Mrs. Wilkerson and the Newhouse family. Easter preaching is planned at the M E church, and a stroke leaves Mrs. William Kincaid ill. Marion Vail suffers injuries from a tree cutting accident but is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Morgan
Rushville
M. E
Clarksburg
Omer Humphrey
Memorial Club
Here
William Kincaid
West of
Fred Lampe
Albert Clark
Greensburg
Marion Vail
Roy Vail
East of Town
Two Hoboes Sleep Overnight in County Jail
Sheriff Otis Maddux allowed two young men to lodge in the county jail for a night marking the first such overnight stay. The men built a fire, slept soundly, and were difficult to wake but dressed when summoned, saying it was better to sleep in jail.
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Hoboes
City
Otis Maddux
Zoller Dominates Greensburg Gun Club Shooting Event
Chas Zoller led a weekly Greensburg Gun Club shoot breaking 24 of 25 targets with E E Arbuckle Fred Kelley and Worthy Clark tying for second with 22 birds. Mrs T B Gullefer visited Indianapolis and Mrs Lyde Williams suffers nervous illness at North Broadway home. Indoor rifle shoot set for tonight at the armory range.
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Chas. Zoller
Greensburg
Chas Zoller
Ae Ee
E. E. Arbuckle
Fred Kelley
Werdy Clark
Lon Clark
John Thomas
Sk Re
Lorenzo Wolford
W. G. Smiley
Rushville Family Guests Visit North Carver Street
Mr and Mrs Clarence Carpenter and daughter Lou Eris of Rushville visited in this city with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank McMillan on North Carver Street. Mr Carpenter returned home last evening and Mrs Carpenter and baby stayed longer for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Carpenter
Lou Eris
Rushville
Frank McMillan
North Carver Street
Mr. Carpenter
Mrs. Carpenter
Baby
Baker Sells Noted Show Bull to Ohio Breeders and Buys One
B F Baker of Wayside Angus farm four miles west of the city reports the sale of his famous show and herd bull Broadus Brook man VI to Bradfute and Ferguson veteran Ohio Angus breeders from Cedarville and Xenia. He also buys Black Cap of Balweare from A J McCafferty of Miami Indiana, adding to his herd.
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B. F. Baker
Ohio
Broadus Brookman
Bradfute
A. J. McCafferty
Miami
Ind
Local Dairyman Wins State Butter Fat Honors
Henry Hellmich of the community received a gold medal at the agricultural conference for leading butter fat production from a ten cow Jersey herd totaling 526 pounds in the year. Purdue University and Mrs. Covode also won medals as the second and third herds. Hellmich was named vice president of the State Dairy Association at the meeting, as his farm gains statewide recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hellmich
Purdue University
Mystery Items Abandoned in Alley Baffle Residents
Mystery surrounds groceries and meats left in the alley between Spohn jewelry and H O Craigs hardware. Bread and lard were found in various locations with original wrappers, but no suspects, origins, or motive are identified despite watching for a returning thief.
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Spohn Jewelry
H. O. Craig
Craig
John Boyl
Taggart
Craig’s
Mrs T E Davidson Returns Home After Indianapolis Visit
Mrs. T. E. Davidson returns to her city home after spending a week with her son Donald Davidson and his wife in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Davidson
Donald Davidson
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greensburg News Pub. Co., Publishers
American Press Assn
New York
Lou
Is Bobrink
John C. Glass
Glass
St. L. Ry
Machine
Memoriam
Fey
W.R. C
Platt’s Corner
Allens
Dulcina Thompson
Batesville
Armory
T. B. Gullefer
Adams Lodge
Centenary Lodge
Milford
Adams
G. M. Behlmer
John D. Walker
L. M. Kitzmiller
Jersey
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