Greensburg Chautauqua Dates Set For August Event
J Oscar Hall of Lear Chautauqua Co introduced a premier Greensburg Chautauqua lineup to the local directors. The fifteenth annual program runs August 6 to 11 with a large 19 piece Thavia Band and acts from Metropolitan Players of New York, Edward Clark Concert Co, and more. Local officials and directors listed, with final program details to be settled by April 1.
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Innis
Kryl
Bachmann
Thavia
Metropolitan Players of
New York
Edward Clark Concert Company
Chicago Mixed Quartet
Crawford Adams
Goforth’s
Ralph Bingham
National Note
James S. Montgomery
House of Representatives
McKinley
Strickland Gillilan
Patton Harrison
U. S
Roy Smith
Minneapolis
Herbert Willetts
Thurman Miller
Dusty Miller
Wilmington
Dayton
Jessie Rae Taylor
Altoether
Hall
R. C. Kanouse
Chas. Howe
Charles L. Ryan
Will Ehrhardt
C. R. Bird
J. F. Goddard
John Hornung
Robert Donnell
Blanche McLaughlin
P. C. Bentle
George H. Templeton
Seymour S. Cole
Cole
Ryan
Hornung
Greensburg
Relative Dies in Cincinnati
Mrs. Frank Kahey reports the death of her brother in law Louis Morgan aged 47 in Cincinnati. He died suddenly last night and is survived by his widow Emma Pfeifer and a son Evan Morgan. Mrs Rabey left today to attend the funeral on Thursday.
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Frank Kahey
Louis Morgan
Cincinnati
Morgan
Emma Pfeifer
Kahey
Evan Morgan
Rabey
Lincoln appointee dies at New Albany
Rear Admiral George Bicknell aged 78 died suddenly at his New Albany home yesterday. He was appointed to the Naval Academy at Annapolis by President Lincoln.
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New Albany
George Bicknell
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Lincoln
Blinding Sun Blamed for Town Car Crash
Harry Rethlake driving south on Broadway collided with an outgoing freight train as glare from the sun blinded him. He suffered only minor damage to his Chevrolet with a broken wheel and bent rod. Rethlake, a farmer from R. R. 8 southeast of town, drove the car to Powell garage for repairs.
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Rethlake
Broadway
Bethlake
Powell Garage
Town
Child labor amendment likely defeated in several states
Washington brief reports the child labor amendment to the Constitution is virtually defeated as Oklahoma Kansas Ohio North Dakota and Washington have rejected ratification. Several states may consider referendums next year but strong opposition remains in states that have not acted.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Kansas
Ohio
North Dakota
United Press
Texas
South Dakota
South Carolina
North Carolina
Louisiana
Georgia
Inheritance tax petition filed in Decatur circuit court
Ed G. Davis as executor of John T. McCullough estate filed a petition in Decatur circuit court to determine inheritance tax. Hearing set for February 21. In separate suit John T. Parrish v Shelby County board of commissioners, $1,764, judge Berry extended deadline for reply to Feb 9 with argument set for Feb 20. case originated in 1916 from Shelby circuit court.
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Ed G. Davis
Jonh T. McCullough
Decatur
John T. Parrish
Board of Commissioners
Shelby County
Burton B. Berry
Fowler
Berry
Shelby
Shelby Camels Special Train to Muncie Game
Shelbyville fans charter a special train to Muncie for the Camels game Saturday night. The round trip fare is 3.80 dollars.
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Shelby Camels
Shelbyville
Muncie
Cousin of Mrs Higgins Dies Prompt Death Notice
Harry Strobecke was called to Williamstown Kentucky this morning on account of the death of his cousin Mrs Carl Higgins formerly Miss Vanita Ruhall who was known in this city and had visited here several times.
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Harry Strobecke
Williamstown
Carl Higgins
Waldron to play here tomorrow in local clash
Waldron Independents visit the Young Men's Christian Association team for a Thursday night game. Waldron beat the Y squad twice earlier this season and recently defeated Westport and Moscow at an invitation tournament. Y lineup includes Goddard Harker Richey Miller Brunton Marlowe Mack. Preliminary midget games feature Triangles and Junior Stars with listed lineups.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Waldron
New Salem
Westport
Moscow
Goddard
Harker
Richey
Miller
Brunton
Marlowe
Mack
Hunter Robbins
William Woodfill
Bradford DeArmond
Albert Deinert
Spotswood Christian
Charles Milley
James Oliver
Jethro Meek
John Porter
John Turner
Garnet Craig
Walter Kammerling
William Craig
Robert Mock
Carl Demaree
Illinois won’t probe Herrin massacre in Williamson case
Springfield officials say no representative will push a resolution to investigate the Williamson county killings tied to Glenn Young and Ora Thomas. Leaders cite memory lapses in prior Herrin testimony and fear of costly, unproductive results, though an adjutant general budget measure may pass to fund troops.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Williamson County
Glenn Young
Ora Thomas
Young
House
Senate
Herrin
Williamson
Carlos Black
Black
National Guard
Carbondale
Ksders
I and C Purchase Shelbyville Indianapolis Bus Line
The I and C Traction Co. buys the Shelbyville to Indianapolis bus line from Roy C. Lee and will operate eight round trips daily continuing service.
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I. & C. Traction Co
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Roy C. Lee
Indianapolis Lawmakers Debate Grand Jury Report Delay
In Indiana the house considered removing control of a state highway commission inquiry from the Marion county grand jury. Speaker Leslie urged a judicial inquiry while DeHaven withdrew his motion. Senator Moorehead signaled a senate push to report two bus regulation bills. The bus bills seek more Public Service Commission powers and chiropractic legislation faced amended fate with Gottschalk steering the measure toward engrossment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Marion County
House of Representatives
Leslie
DeHaven
Phanleeenner
Judicial Department
Grand Jury
Moorehead
Senate
Public Service Commission
House
Gottschalk
Mrs Havens and Daughter Visit After Bowen Death
Mrs M B Havens and her daughter Kathleen of Indianapolis arrived here today upon learning of the death of S M Bowen.
Happenings Tonight Gather at Local Clubs and Theatre
Prayer meetings and social events fill the evening with VFW and Woodmen activities listed alongside Eagles euchre night Strand Theatre events K of P theatre and other group gatherings across town.
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Prayer Meetings
V. FL W
Modern Woodmen
Eagles Euchre
Strand Theatre
K. of P. Theatre
Weather outlook with snow likely late Thursday
Mostly cloudy tonight and Thursday with a chance of snow late Thursday or Thursday night. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually into the period.
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Mercury
Weather
Kingston Fox Drive Planned for February Fox Roundup
In Kingston a fox drive will take place Saturday morning February 7 with several locals arranging the event. Volunteers organize lines around the Frank Kitchin farm. marshals oversee four bounds while participants are urged to follow game laws and avoid guns or dogs.
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Kingston
Chas. Dravis
Worthy Clark
Greensburg
Frank Kitchin
Ardhery
Ora McLaughlin
Ed Sefton
West Line
Arthur Springmier
Arthur Stewart
Frank Marlow
Clarence Linville
Harry Hellmich
Ed Fisse
Robert Doles
John Douglas
Death of Mrs. Nancy Laughlin at 331 North Carver Street
Mrs. Nancy Laughlin, 89, died at 12 30 last night at her home after a long illness. Widow of John Laughlin, she lived in Decatur county for years and was well known. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at the home, private. call before 11 am. Survived by son Warren Laughlin and daughters Mrs Ed Ireland and Mrs Walter Schievly.
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Nanncy Laughlin
North
Carver Street
John Laughlin
Decatur County
Ed Ireland
Walter Schievly
Near
Milroy
Fourth District American Legion Convention in Greensburg
Thos. McConnell Indiana department commander will visit Greensburg for the Fourth district Legion convention at Legion hall. State officers will discuss key matters. Dr. Chas. R. Bird will preside. Delegations from 26 posts are expected, with five to ten representatives each.
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Thos. McConnell
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Fourth District
Legin Hall
State Legion
Joe Welsh
Chas. R. Bird
The
Legion
Greensburg
McConnell
Emerson Travels to Cincinnati this Morning
F. C. Emerson of this city left for Cincinnati, Ohio this morning, initiating a trip that may involve business or personal matters.
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F. C. Emerson
Cincinnati
Ohio
Recorder Harry Black and Wife Visit Indianapolis
Recorder Harry Black and his wife spent the day in Indianapolis along with Mr and Mrs Robert Pierce enjoying events and local sights in the city.
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Harry Black
Robert Pierce
Indianapolis
Hartsville pair visit Burney friends for day
Mr and Mrs Henry Jewell of Hartsville spent the day with Mr and Mrs Harry Jackson at Burney today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jewell
Hartsville
Mrs
Harry Jackson
Burney
Senators Have Picture Taken in Indiana Senate
Proceedings in the Indiana senate were delayed for about thirty minutes while members adjusted ties smoothed hair and posed for a flashlight portrait. Lieutenant Governor Van Orman warned the group that the moment was not an eclipse as the tripod was placed and hands kept on pocketbooks.
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Indianapolis
Senate
Solons
van Orman
Federal Grand Jury Ordered In Indianapolis
Indianapolis January 28 The United States district attorney Alexander Cavins ordered a session of the federal grand jury to meet February 10. The same panel from December will sit for two weeks or more to hear about one hundred minor cases, mainly liquor law violations, as Cavins clears the docket before a new district attorney is appointed to replace him.
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Indianapolis
Alexander Cavins
United States District Attorney
Federal Grand Jury
Gavins
Indiana Supreme Court Hears Pulse Appeal Over Greensburg Street Change
The Indiana state supreme court held a hearing on Will C Pulse versus Decatur County Court Commissioners. The dispute arose from a Greensburg street project about fifteen years ago with the contractor claiming about 1400 dollars for extra charges due to changes in specifications and related work.
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State Supreme Court
Indianapolis
State Supreme Court of Indiana
Will C. Pulse
Decatur County
Greensburg
Damages Sought in Auto Crash Case in Decatur Circuit
James L. Conwell sues Moses W. Merryman for 1500 dollars after a Westport area crash on October 11 at 10 am. The complaint cites careless driving and states Luella Conwell was thrown from the car causing a nervous breakdown and painful injuries. Damages to the plaintiff’s vehicle are also sought.
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Decatur
James L. Conwell
Moses W. Merryman
Westport
Luella
Chevrolet Agents Hold Meeting At West Main Sale Room
Chevrolet sales agents met today at the A. P. Powell salesroom on West Main. Cincinnati office officials from Norwood E A Nimnicht Charles Feeser and Harry Walker attended with G M Fulner of Ft Thomas Ky Local agents from North Vernon Seymour Batesville Sunman and Milan gathered to receive salesmanship instructions.
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A. P. Powell
West Mainstret
Cincinnati
Norwood
E. A. Nimnicht
Charles Feeser
Harry Walker
G. M. Fulner
Ft. Thomas
North Vernon
Seymour
Batesville
Sunman
Milan
Mrs Sophia Morgan Suffering Stroke in St Paul Home
Mrs Sophia Morgan living with her daughter Mrs B F Mason at St Paul was stricken with paralysis Monday night.
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Sophia Morgan
B. F. Mason
St. Paul
Severe cold grips Midwest and East with heavy snow
A winter storm blankets Ohio and surrounding states with near zero readings in Columbus and other towns. Snow belts stretch from North Vernon to Cincinnati while Washington records six above and a four inch snow blanket in Maryland and the District of Columbia. The weather bureau forecasts slowly rising temperatures.
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New York State
New York City
Locke
Delaware
Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Hocking
Muskingum
Licking Valley
Washington
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
Man Held Here for Car Theft
George H. Davis of 720 East Central Avenue was arrested by state motor officer Ross Reed for stealing a Ford touring car in Cambridge City last Sunday night. Charles T. Fink identified the car, Davis will be held in the local jail until Richmond officers arrive, and authorities seek authorization to transfer him.
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George H. Davis
East Central Avenue
Ross Reed
Cambridge City
Charles T. Fink
Davis
Richmond
Miss Mae Louise Batterton Reported Sick
Miss Mae Louise Batterton was reported on the sick list. The note notes her absence from duties as she recovers.
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Mae Louise Batterton
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Harry Rethlake
Circuit Court
Shelby Bus Line
Highway Board
Roads Committee
Kingston Fox Drive
Nancy Laughlin
Chevrolet
Madison
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