Greensburg Falls Short in County Seat Tournament Final
Connersville Spartans edge Greensburg 16 to 14 in the county seat final before over three thousand fans at the new Connersville gym. Stell, Ridge, and Keller star for Connersville while Greensburg battles through fatigue from four games in 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Connersville Spartans
Connersville
Conersville
Sparta
Strohl
Pruitt
Downs
Ridge
E. Hamilton
Spartans
Magee
Kirby
Stelle
Westhafer
Tree City
Greensburg and Connersville duel as tourney ends in Greensburg
The Connersville News-Examiner issues a special edition with tourney scores and photos after Greensburg’s semi final win. Downs and Sasser make the all tournament team while Greensburg earns praise for its showing. Next year’s event moves to New Castle. Lineups and scoring details are listed for both teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Connersville
Downs
Sasser
Newcastle
Kirby
Ely
Westhafer
Stelle
E. Hamilton
Xeller
Children witness Greensburg sun eclipse marks long-ago event
About six thousand residents observed a near total solar eclipse in Greensburg this morning with groups sharing smoked glass to view the sun. The event peaked around eight and lasted until shortly before nine, reminding older residents of the 1869 eclipse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Imners
Shickens
Beame
Total solar eclipse thrills nation with rare celestial display
Millions watched a total solar eclipse as the moon covered the sun from Duluth to Montauk Point. Scientists logged 13 observatories along the path, noting perfect observing conditions and striking corona shapes at totality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Duluth
Minn
Montauk Point
N. Y
S. L. Boothroyd
Observatory
Cornell University
Ithaca
Caroline Funess
Vassar
Mrs Swift Improves After Illness at Home South of Town
Mrs Carl Swift, once seriously ill at her home south of town, was reported today as much improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Swift
Former resident dies at capital in Indianapolis
John C. Smith, 72, former Hartsville merchant, died Thursday in Indianapolis. He led the Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Co. His wife, a Burnside relation, died five years ago. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral set for Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Smith
Indianapolis
Hartsville
Indianapolis Fancy Grocery Co
A. E. Burnside
Fairland
Decatur Circuit Court Handles Estates and Transfers
Elmer F Baas of New Point named administrator of the Henrietta Hughes estate with a 600 bond and Flor ence M Harding as surety. Henry M Vankirk files inventory for Sarah A Vankirk estate. In Rhoda Devoy estate Isom Ketchum seeks inheritance tax hearing set for Feb 14. Final reports approved in James H Cox estate. Various filings include a partition suit motion by KE Hite and venue changes by Judge Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer F. Baas
New Point
Henrietta Hughes
Decatur
Baas
Florence M. Harding
Sarah A. Vankirk
Henry M. Vankirk
Rhoda Devoy
Isom Ketchum
James H. Cox
Harmon V
Sarah A. Evans
Agnes Evans
John W. Craig
Asa C. Barnard
Henry Fonseth
Bartholomew
Washington Street
Decatur Circuit Court
Franklin Circuit Court
Ezra Noah
Jasper Noah
Ethel Lemon Et
All Day Sunday School Session Led by Mrs Deinert
Mass meeting at the Methodist church closed an all day Decatur County Sunday School Association session. Miss Nellie C Young and E T Albertson spoke on Christian life and religious education while Mrs George Deinert presided. The event urged church member collaboration with pastors and parents for Bible training and supported a bill for religious education in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Decatur County Sunday School Association
Nellie C. Young
Children’s Division
Indiana Sunday School Association
E. T. Albertson
George Deinert
Young People’s Choir
Chas. W. Whitman
Albertson
Wanted salesman for lubricating oils and paints
Jed Oil and Paint Co. seeks a salesman in Cleveland Ohio at 3701 Burwell for lubricating oils and paints. Excellent opportunity with salary or commission. Apply by January 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed Oil and Paint Co
Burwell
Cleveland
Ohio
Community Notices From SANDUSKY Local Events
The SANDUSKY column reports a church supper well attended with a program, social at the schoolhouse by the Horse Thief Association, and oyster supper. James Taylor and wife entertained at dinner. Walter Hite and wife visited Bruce Hite. Alvin Ryan attends a Purdue road convention. Bern and Henry Haunert welcome Mary Elizabeth born the 16th. Residents attended Abraham Lincoln at the K of P. A D Martin and family spent Sunday at Napoleon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Taylor
Horse Thief Association
School House
Walter Hite
Bruce Hite
Clarksburg
Alvin Ryan
Purdue
Bern
Henry Haunert
Mary Elizabeth
Abraham Lincoln
K. of P
A. D. Martin
Napoleon
Westport Notes: Moves and Health Updates
Westport news records contractor Evert Moir planning a move to Indianapolis for a building contract while Carl Davis remains to oversee local work. Lester Biddinger will relocate to Seymour March first for a better position with Blish Milling Co. Several residents report health changes and family news, including a new baby and ongoing church revival. Local business plans include a meat market opening by Pete Barnes and Willis Udder. Health remarks cover Mrs. Harrison Ricketts, Mrs. Hunt, Uncle Dick Stott, Mrs. Mcwhenney, and Geo. Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evert Moir
Carl Davis
Secon
Indianapolis
Davis
Westport
Lester Biddinger
Seymour
Blish Milling Co
Harrison Ricketts
Charles Hunt
Dick Stott
Charles Elliott
Willis Udder
Harrison
The
Baptist Church
Wm. Porte
Geo. Wallace
Local social notes and church revival close week
Fred Phillips of Anderson visits Mrs. Isabelle Scott. Grain dealers group in Indianapolis. Mrs. R. M. Vanansdall and son Evans return from Indianapolis. Nellie McDonald resumes duties after grippe. Raymond Crist and family visit Noel Anderson. James Gangham and family visit North Vernon relatives. Revival meetings end at M. E. church with seven added. Miss Mary Verecamp of Cincinnati called home for sister illness. A. M. Alexander and wife return from Knightstown. Mrs. J. E. Carder and others attend Greensburg S. S. convention. Dinner at Emma Evans home for visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Phillips
Anderson
Isabelle Scott
J. C. McCammon
Grain ‘Dealers’ Association
Indianapolis
R. M. Vanansdall
Evans
Emma Evans
Nellie McDonald
McCammon
Raymond Crist
Near Burney
Noel Anderson
James Gangham
North Vernon
Dennis Robbins
M. E. Church
Mary Verecamp
Cincinnati
A. M. Alexander
C. W. Moor
Knightstown
J. E. Carder
George Richards
Mattie Morris
Greensburg
Russell
C. L. Bridges
Mary
Fannie Mitchell
Bess
Gift of Fresh Fruit From Florida
Mrs James Reed of west of town received a box of oranges grapefruit bananas head lettuce and celery from her son John Reed and his wife living in Denver Colorado The present was much appreciated by Mrs Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reed
West of Town
John Reed
Denver
Colo
Mayo Clinic stay extends for another month for Dr McLaughlin
Dr. Edgar D. McLaughlin, who went to Rochester Minnesota for Mayo Clinic treatment at the start of the month, will remain there at least another month. He has previously visited and benefited. Ed Tichenor spent the day in North Vernon on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar D. McLaughlin
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Clinic
McLaughlin
Ed Tichenor
North Vernon
Local notes from Napoleon area 1920s include births visits and gatherings
Greensburg visitors P N Brown attended by Mr and Mrs Frank Vankirk. John Enderlin of Minois visited uncle John Busendorf. A baby named Calvin John born Jan 14 to Joe and Agnes Abplanalp. Calvin Coolidge named for president and grandfathers. Rolla Hull sells twenty acre farm at Lockspring to Leland Ray bornd and plans to rent in Decatur county. Births announced for Wilie, son of H H Gookins. Church service planned by Rev B F Hasty. Important business meeting set for Saturday 2 PM. Various visits by Sammons, Hazelrigg and Wiebking families. Mr and Mrs Enos Gookins host welcome at home. Henry Rohlfing and son Harvey bring Mrs Rohlfing home after death in Cincinnati. Thanks to Mrs James Eaton for news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vankirk
Greensburg
P. N. Brown
John Enderlin
Minois
John Busendorf
Joe Abplanalp
Calvin John
John Abplanalp
John Peetz
H. H. Gookins
Wilie
Washington
Calvin Coolidge
Rolla Hull
Lockspring
Leland Raybornd
Hull
Decatur County
B. F. Hasty
Baptist
Luther Sammons
Nona
Illinois
Scott Sammons
Frank Sammons
Indianapolis
John H. Sammons
William Brown
Willie Knapp
Osgod
Perry
Enos Gookins
James Hazelrigg
Adam Black
Daisy
Audrey
Emory Wiebking
Margie
Verna Wiebking
James Eaton
Henry Rohlfing
Harvey
Cincinnati
Rohlfing
Oliver
News Iigms
Local residents visit for weekend gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Dora Hungerford spent Sunday with daughter Mr. and Mrs. Merle Winkler at Rushville. Nellie Mueler returned home after a three week visit with friends in Chicago. Willard Miller and daughters Charlotte Louese and Francis Virginia visited near Shelbyville. The Price family and friends from Shelbyville and Indianapolis dropped by Sunday. Care Hamilton traveled to Indianapolis on business. Greensburg residents Orla Guess and Ellen Guess visited. Francis Brook, a student in Indianapolis, spent Sunday with the Brook and Wood families. The Garrison and McVey households from Indianapolis also visited Ed and Mrs. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Hungerford
Merle ‘Winkler
Rushville
Nellie Mueler
Chicago
Williard Miller
Charlotte Louese
Francis Virginia
Shelbyville
John Price
Lucele Harding
Merle
Neville Price
Joe Shields
Martha Leffler
Eugene Leffler
Williard Price
Care Hamilton
Indianapolis
Orla Guess
Greensberg
Ellen Guess
Francis Brook
John Brook
Edgar Garrison
George
Schrantz v Marshall Judgment Rendered for 186 80
The case of Leroy Schrantz versus FE C Marshall was submitted for judgment by agreement and a judgment was entered against the defendant for 186.80 and attorneys fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Schrantz
FE. C. Marshall
Pleadings Filed in Puttmann v Rederman Case Ordered Court Papers
In the Clyde Puttmann vs Geo Rederman et al suit, multiple pleadings were filed and the court ordered the parties to bring specific books and papers to court for use in the trial of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Puttmann
Geo. Rederman
Paternity suit dismissed and several judgments entered
The State ex rel. Charlotte Dornberger v Jess Scott was dismissed after showing the matter settled and child support arranged. A jury was summoned but not impanelled. venue shift from Bartholemew County. Price Chemical Co v Alvin P Scripture awarded 78.43 plus 16.24 attorney fees. Mel Carter wins against John E Sanders for 367.46 plus 53.60 fees. Kesterman estate exempt from inheritance tax. Frank E Gavin seeks tax determination for Laura F Given to be set Feb 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Dornberger
Jess Scott
Bartholomew County
Price Chemical Co
Alvin P. Scripture
Mel Carter
John E. Sanders
Circuit Court
Kesterman
I. B. Levy
Frank E. Gavin
Laura F. Given
Greensburg Adjudged First in State Front Page Contest
The Greensburg Daily News won the Lindsay Cup as the best front page in a statewide Republican dailies contest at the Indiana Republican Editorial Association meeting in Indianapolis. Thirty six dailies entered. Brazil Times and Frankfort News received honorable mentions. Winamac Republican earned a weekly contest cup. speeches by Gov. Ed Jackson and others followed the presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Batesville Tribune
E. J. Hancock
L. D. Braden
Jackson
Lindsay Cup
Greensburg Daily News
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Indianapoli
G. O. P. Editorial Association
Brazil Times
Frankfort News
Winamac Republican
Frederick E. Schortemeier
Thorntown Times
Fort Wayne News-Sentinel
M. W. Pershing
Frank Singleton
Public Service Commission
Martinsville Reporter
Earl Mushlitz
Indianapolis Star
George D. Lindsay
Marion Chronicle
Editorial Association
Arthur R. Remmel
Lanquet
Severin Hotel
The
Daily News
Mr Hancock
State Editorial Association
Ed Jackson
Indiana
Clyde A. Walb
Harry Leslie
House of Representatives
Herbert Willis
George A. Elliott
Newcastle
Theodore G. Risley
Department of Labor
Claypool
Property transfers recorded in Washington township and city
Mary E. Eubanks transfers 2 acres in Washington township to Elizabeth Porter for 1200 dollars. Joseph Haas and wife transfer property in the city to Greensburg Motor Co for 1800 dollars. Marvin Martin and wife transfer half interest in 245 acres in Washington township to Carlos E. Harrison for 14000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Eubanks
Elizabeth Porter
Washington Township
Joseph Haas
Greensburg Motor Co
City
Marvin Martin
Carlos E. Harrison
Overman Recalls War Service At Shelby County Meeting
The Rev. I. C. Overman pastor of the Shelbyville Baptist church and former Greensburg pastor spoke at a Shelby County War Mothers gathering. He described his overseas World War I experiences as a Y M C A worker and in service abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C. Overman
Baptist Church
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Shelby County
Overman
Leo Tumilty Ill With Stomaine Poisoning At Home
Leo Tumilty on North East street is severely ill with stomaine poisoning and pleurisy. His condition this morning was reported unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Tumilty
North East Street
Copy of 1865 New York Herald details Lincoln death
Cleve Wiley of West McKee Street holds an April 15 1865 New York Herald with Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theatre and Seward attempt. The Herald recounts Stanton bulletin Lincoln died at 7 22 a m and other dispatches from Washington amid nation in turmoil. The original Herald is on display in the News window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Wiley
McKee Street
New York Herald
Lincoln
Ford
Seward
New York
Edwin M. Stanton
Herald
Washington
Dix
Abraham Lincoln
Bloom-Himers Couple Wed In Milan Ceremony
Mrs Mary Bloom daughter of Mrs Len Naegle and George Himers both of Milan were married at 8 o clock Tuesday morning at Rev Moss residence Isgood. They were attended by Mr and Mrs George Bernhart. The bride wore copper blue rope and a silk velvet hat. After a short wedding trip they will reside on a farm near Milan. The bride worked for Allied Sales Co at Milan and Mr Himers is part of Spillman Himers garage firm at Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bloom
Len Naegle
Milan
George Himers
Allied Sales Co
Himers
Spillman & Himers
Sandusky
Odd Fellows Lodge Debates Teachings in Jericho Degree
Eleven candidates were initiated to the second degree by the Odd Fellows lodge of Adams County in Decatur last night under Robert Kirby. Jamrel L. Jackson and all present enjoyed the ritual and social session with hot dogs and coffee. Past Grand Master Will Ehrhardt praised the class and stressed core Odd Fellowship teachings drawn from Holy Writ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho
Decatur Lodge
Adams
Robert Kirby
Jamrel L. Jackson
John D. Walker
Will Erhardt
Odd Fellowship
Holy Writ
Order
Indiana to host 1925 state basketball championship tourney
Secretary Trester of the Indiana High School Athletic Association announced sixty four sectional centers and eight regional centers for the 1925 state high school basketball tournament. Team entries close February 23 with finals in Indianapolis March 20 and 21. Regional tournaments on March 14 at Anderson Evansville Fort Wayne Frankfort Gary Kokomo Martinsville and Richmond. Sectionals March 6 with eight Decatur county teams at Shelbyville and winners advancing to Richmond regional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Ind
Trester
Indiana High School Athletic Association Today
Indianapolis
Evansville
Fort Wayne
Frankfort
Gary
Kokomo
Martinsville
Richmond
Decatur
Shelbyville
Miss Hatfield Spends Day in Indianapolis
Miss Mary Hatfield spent the day in Indianapolis visiting local sites and meeting residents. She toured museums, attended events, and spoke with community members about regional happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hatfield
Indianapolis
Mrs Clyde Stagg Heads Home to Detroit After Visit
Mrs Clyde Stagg will depart tomorrow for Detroit Michigan following a visit in this city with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Stagg
Detroit
Mich
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