Dr. Berry Dies at 67 in Brookville
Dr. William H. Berry oldest practicing physician in the county died after a brief illness at 12 15 a m Saturday. Born and raised in Brookville he passed away near his birthplace within feet of where he was born nearly sixty eight years ago. A Civil War veteran he enlisted in Indiana’s first cavalry and served in Kentucky before being discharged after illness. Brookville American reports.
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William H. Berry
Brookville
First Cavalry
Indiana
Kentucky
Cross Presented to Local Priest by Prussian Chaplain
Rev. Father Lawrence Fichter of St Marys Catholic church received a holy cross from Father Unvercact of Prussia. The cross, given to Unvercact by the Prussian government, accompanied him as chaplain and paymaster through the Franco Prussian War, where he administered last rites on battlefields.
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Father Lawrence Fichter
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Father Unvercact
Prussia
Father Fichter
Fence at Cost by Spilman and Bonner
For sixty days the Perfect farm fence is sold at savings relative to Jamestown prices. 58 inch fence priced at 334 cents. 48 inch fence at 26 cents. 28 inch fence at 46 cents. Other sizes in proportion. Slit by Spilman and Bonner.
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Jamestown
Spilman & Bonner
Trustee Short Leads to Audit of Laurel Township
The Laurel township trustee Fred Ensminger faces an investigation after he admits a personal property short and turns over his general store and life insurance to bondsmen. Deputy Auditor Will Baker found credits that favor Ensminger but confirm a shortage of at least a couple thousand dollars amid muddled books.
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Fred Ensminger
Laurel Township
Will Baker
Ensminger
Brookin
Press Owned by Brown Club Marks First Meeting
The Wednesday Evening Club held its first gathering of the year with John F. Moses presenting a paper on John Brown life and times. Moses spoke with authority, having worked on the printing press used by John Brown in Osawatomie Kansas, and delivered a historically informed and well crafted address. The discussion was lively and the evening proved profitable for all members.
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John F. Moses
John Brown
Moses
Osawatomie
Kansas
Liberator
Rushville
Peoria Philanthropist Lydia Bradley Dies At 92
Mrs. Lydia K. Bradley a Peoria millionaire and founder of Bradley Polytechnic Institute has died at ninety two. Born in Indiana she funded land for the institute and built the campus. She donated Laura Bradley Park in memory of her daughter and supported numerous charities. City hall and courthouse fly flags at half mast.
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Peoria
Ill
Lydia K. Bradley
Illinois
New Year Party at Pleak Home With Social Six Hundred
A crowd of thirteen hoodoo breakers left the interurban for stop 36 on Wednesday at 6 50 pm. After missing stop 30 and waiting at Adams they reached their destination at 7 30 pm. The evening featured cards and dancing with Mr. and Mrs. Pleak praised as royal entertainers. The Social Six Hundred plan more gatherings.
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Raymond Pleak
Adams
Mrs. Pleak
St. Paul
Colored Masonic Lodge Formed in Lawrenceburg
The F. A. and York Masons, colored, established a new lodge Tuesday night at their East High street hall. Eli Toney of Muncie, grand master for Indiana, oversaw the ceremonies. The lodge is named St. John’s Lodge No. 6 F. and A. Masons of Lawrenceburg Indiana.
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F. and
A. York Masons
East High Street
Eli Toney
Muncie
Indiana
St. John’s Lodge
A. Masons
Lawrenceburg
Lawrenceburg Press
Local Show Birds Enter Chicago Chicken Show
Wesley Lanius and Fred Styers shipped a fine group of Rhode Island Reds to Chicago Tuesday to compete in the Chicago Chicken Show. Expect excitement when the pair bring back ribbons for their effort.
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Wesley Lanius
Fred Styers
R. I. Reds
Chicago
Greensburg to Get New K of P Opera House
Warm praise for Charles H. Ewing as Greensburg prepares a new K P opera house to open in February or March. The 925 seats will feature a modern stage 65 by 28 feet with electric lighting, steam heating, and dressing rooms, replacing the older burned structure. Manager Ewing is lauded for bringing quality shows to Greensburg.
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Will S. Heck
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Greensburg Opera House Held By K P Lodge
Indiana town midway between Cincinnati and Indianapolis with 8000 residents and rail facilities serving 10000 more. The town’s opera house is owned by the K P Lodge of Greensburg which has a membership over 500.
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Indiana
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Louisville
K. of P. Lodge of
Greensburg
Leap Year Party At Miss Springmire’s Home
Miss Bessie Springmire entertained about fourteen friends at a leap year party near Kingston on Saturday night. The gathering included games and a dainty three course luncheon. Guests departed late with thanks and wishes for many happy returns. A young man asked a lady not to propose before accompanying him, but the lady reportedly broke her promise when she had him in the buggy.
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Miss Bessie Springmire
Kingston
Miss Bessie
Postoffice Changes at Millhousen
Bernard M Zapfe resigns as Millhousen postmaster and will be succeeded by Mrs John Spander widow of the late John Spander. The post office moves from Zapfe's store to Spander's about three blocks away. The new post mistress starts about February 1 and Zapfe’s faithful service is noted.
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Bernard M. Zapfe
Millhousen
John Spander
Zapfe
Spanders
Decatur Birds Dominate Columbus Poultry Show
Decatur county men won multiple prizes at the Columbus Annus Poultry Show last week. T. E. Johnson earned several ribbons with Rhode Island Reds and Waite Leghorns. J. W. Spears Sam Reiley and Otis Beasley of Alert shared top awards on Wyandottes. J. W. Crise of Forest Hill swept the Black Langshan class winning a silver cup.
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Decatur County
Columbus
T. E. Johnson
Rhode Island
J. W. Spears
Sam Reiley
Otis Beasley
Alert
Wyandottes
J. W. Crise
Forest Hill
Elite Market Sold to Harry Jackson on North Broadway
Deweese and Crisler owners of the Elite market of fish and game on North Broadway sold the business to Harry Jackson last Friday. The new owner assumed control at once and will continue the same courteous service. The former owners plan to pursue other ventures in the near future.
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Deweese & Crisler
North Broadway
Harry Jackson
Messrs
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First National Bank Building
Minear Dry Goods CO
Dr. Berry
Brown
Colored Masonic Lodge
C. H. Ewing
Decatur Birds
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