Early traction line recalled in Greensburg history
Former Sheriff recounts first S. and C. traction car arrival in Greensburg eighteen years ago. He traces the Indianapolis and Southeastern Traction Company's growth from 1902, notes service on Greensburg division starting 1907, and outlines earlier capital-backed plans for regional lines and eventual reorganizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Braden
Braden
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Decatur County
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Ohio
Elizabethtown
Indianapolis & Southeastern Traction Company
Ed K. Edaies
T. F E. Goodrich
John R. Messick
Albert DePrez
Charles M. Cooper
Wm. N. Harding
Sherman P. Minear
Robert C. Leight
Fletcher Henes
S. P. Minear
Charles Zoller
Greensberg
Dr. Light
Charles L. Henry
Mr. Henry
Connersville
Rushville
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Indiana Historical Society
Glen A. Blackburn
Batesville & Oldenburg
Clarksburg
Greensburg, Shelbyville and
Batesville
Louis Zoller
C. R. Porter
W. N. Harding
T. E. Goodrich
Enos Porter
Albert DePres
Greensburg & Versailles
Sheriff Takes Man To Penal Farm For 30 Day DUI Sentence
Sheriff Otis Maddux took Es tel Branham to the penal farm at Putnamville to begin a thirty day sentence for driving a vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Maddux
Estel Branham
Putnamville
Weather Snapshot From Puget Sound Region
In western Washington near Puget Sound half the days are cloudy and about 30 percent are partly sunny. The report notes a generally overcast pattern with intermittent brighter spells across the area.
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Washington
Puget Sound
Former Whiteland teacher Florus Shaddy loses 10 000 suit
Florus Shaddy, a former White land schools instructor who taught in Forest Hill Batesville and Ripley County, sued Johnson County Superintendent Warren J Yount Pleasant township trustee John Henderson and Whiteland teachers Paul Linton Hallie Magill Marguerite Core Mabel Patterson Grace Blenkenship and Jessie Covert for 10 000 claiming a conspiracy to end his teaching career. The Morgan circuit court verdict for the defendants followed a trial that began Tuesday and concluded after less than thirty minutes jury deliberation about 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Star
Forest Hill
Batesville
Ripley County
Morgan Circuit
Florus Shaddy
Whiteland
Warren J. Yount
Johnson County
John A. Henderson
Pleasant Township
Paul Linton
Hallie Magill
Marguerite Core
Mabel Patterson
Gillett
Grace Blenkenship
Jessie Covert
Shaddy
Morgan
Wayne Clark Announces City Clerk Candidacy
The Daily News announces Wayne Clark as a candidate for the Republican nomination for city clerk in May. Clark, ex service man born in Greensburg, Purdue graduate, florist with his father, was president of the Elephant Club last campaign and secretary in 1922. He is described as young with fine character and ability and would perform duties efficiently if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily News
Wayne Clark
Clark
Greensburg
Purdue University
Clax
Elephant Club
Names of Grand and Petit Jurors for February Term
The February term juries were drawn today. Grand Jury members include Charles W Lines Adams Harry C Black Sandcreek Charles S Williams Washington Alonzo Clark Washington Oron T Patton Washington F E Barbour Sandcreek Petit Jury members include Harry J Smith Jackson Charles F Dravis Fugit William H Wintin Washington Alonzo Pumphrey Clay Theo W Vettle Adams Charles E Clemons Clinton John F Neston Saltcreek Frank P Schilley Washington Leo Amn Rhein Washington Roy McGee Clay Charles Lange Saltcreek Bert Fee Fugit Charles H Wiley Adams Roy C Kanouse Washington Ed E Owens Washington Roy Montgomery Washington Clifford Reed Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Lines
Adams
Harry C. Black
Sandcreek
Charles S. Williams
Washington
Alonzo Clark
Oron T. Patton
F. E. Barbour
Harry J. Smith
Jackson
Charles F. Dravis
Fugit
William H. Wintin
Alonzo Pumphrey
Clay
Theo W. Vettle
Charles E. Clemons
Clinton
John F. Neston
Saltcreek
Frank P. Schilley
Leo Amn Rhein
Roy McGee
Charles Lange
Bert Fee
Charles H. Wiley
Roy C. Kanouse
Ed E. Owens
Roy Montgomery
Clifford Reed
Silver Loving Cup Awarded to Central District for Fewer Accidents
A silver loving cup is awarded to the central division of the Chicago and Michigan divisions for the least number of accidents to patrons and employees during June July and August 1924. The motive power department of Chicago donated the cup and displayed at the Big Four ticket office. All districts on the Chicago and Michigan divisions competed for the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central District
Chicago
Michigan
Big Four
Motive Power Department of
Columbus Man Nearly Hit By Train Wreck
Ed ward Clark a 50 year old farmer escaped with only slight bruises after a farm wagon he drove was demolished by a Pennsylvania passenger train in Columbus Ind He was hurled about fifty feet by the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Edward Clark
Pennsylvania
Clark
Elmer Jerman Heads to Indianapolis on Business Trip
Elmer Jerman traveled to Indianapolis this morning for a business engagement. He planned meetings with local partners and return later in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jerman
Indianapolis
Youth Amputated Foot After Freight Jump Near New Point
James Henry 18 injures right foot when slipping under a car while alighting from a freight near New Point. Lew Boyce ties off the wound and carries him to relatives. Drs Good and Nobe perform amputation at Memorial hospital. Henry recovering. Boyces are Erlanger residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henry
New Point
Will Boyce
Erlanger
Kyen Boyce
Henry
Cincinnati
Lew Boyce
Boyce
Homs
Lee Morrisson
J. R. Good
Memorial Hospital
Thomas Nobe
Indianapolis
New Palm
Greensburg
Mr. Morrison
McCoy’s Station
Well Known Overseas Service Man Files City Clerk Candidacy
Hartford Sallee announces his candidacy for city clerk in the Republican primary. A 1917 Army veteran who served overseas with the 139th field artillery, he rose to sergeant major and has been a longtime employee at Garland mills and Carter Clothing Company. Sallee is a prominent Republican supporter and Decatur County Elephant Club worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily News
Hartford Sallee
Sallee
Garland Mills
Carter Clothing Company
John H McCorkle 81 Buried in Richland Cemetery
Funeral services for John Howe McCorkle 81 a longtime Rush county resident were held in Milroy with burial in Richland Presbyterian cemetery. He died Tuesday night at his Milroy home after a lingering illness heart trouble. Survived by daughters Mrs Readmond and Mrs Cowan both of Milroy sons Frank of Milroy and Ursa of Letts and five grandchildren.
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Milroy
Richland Presbyterian Cemetery
McCorkle
Anderson Township
Rush County
C. C. Readmond
Maude Cowan
Frank McCorkle
Ursa McCorkle
Letts
Arnold v Keene breach of warranty suit filed in Burney
Ewing Arnold sues Frank Keene for damages in Burney court over breach of warranty seeking 75 dollars. John Os born represents the plaintiff. Trial before Squire Holmes is set for January 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Arnold
Squire Holmes
Frank Keene
Burney
John Osborn
Obituary for John Fey of Franklin County Indiana
John Fey born October 18 1865 in Franklin County Indiana died January 14 1925 aged 59 years 2 months and 16 days He was the eldest of eight children and his parents John Adam and Sophie Kutzenhofer Fey have died He joined Wesley Chapel M E church in youth later shifting to Greensburg M F church He married Catherine Gloshen on October 11 1894 and they had Floyd Gladys and Raymond Gladys died in 1901 from burns at home in Ewod Indiana He is survived by his wife two sons a daughter in law two grandchildren four brothers three sisters and many friends The obituary includes a poetic reflection about death and farewells.
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John Fey
John Adam
Sophie Kutzenhofer Fey
Franklin County
Indiana
Wesley Chapel
M. FE. Church
Greensburg
M. F
Catharine Gloshen
Floyd
Gladys
Raymond
Little Gladys
Burns
Ewood
Ind
John Biddinger
Sara Jean Fey
In Memoriam Emma Eberhart
In memoriam for Emma Eberhart who died Thursday January 24 1924. The family recalls a loving wife and mother with a kind heart and gentle ways. She was beloved by husband and children and greatly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Eberhart
In Loving Remembrance of Arthur Schmidt
A widow marks one year since Arthur Schmidt died on January 27, 1924. The remembrance notes his quiet life and faith, expresses hope of reunion at the resurrection, and honors him as husband and father with call for peace and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Schmidt
In loving remembrance of Angie Willey
In loving remembrance of Angie Willey who passed away one year ago Sunday January twenty fifth nineteen twenty four A precious one from us was taken A voice I loved so well is stilled A place is vacant in my home which never can be filled Only a thin veil hangs between me and thee This is my prayer Keep us near not forgotten Mother Mrs C H Willey and Lewis Willey and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angie Willey
C. H. Willey
Lewis Willey
Davis Set To Indianapolis This Morning
George B. Davis traveled as a passenger to Indianapolis this morning aboard a scheduled service, with plans to reach the city by late morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Davis
Indianapolis
Mayo Hospital admits local woman in serious condition
A Rochester Minnesota woman, Mrs. Bardelmeier, was taken to Mayo Hospital after her condition worsened on Monday. She had been ill for two weeks and previously treated last summer for gall stones. Reverend Bardelmeier remains at her side as she fights the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Minn
J. R. Bardelmeier
Bardelmeier
Remains Laid To Rest In South Park
The remains of Mrs. Fannie Brazelton Roberts died at Dupont were brought to South Park for burial with services led by the Daughters of Rebekah. Her first husband was Samuel Brazelton, who died December 17, 1908, and the couple lived for years in Sardinia and Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Brazelton Roberts
Dupont
South Park
Rebekah
Samuel Brazelton
Sardinia
Greensburg
Jealousy Causes Divorce Suit Between Gloyds
Edward Gloyd filed for divorce from Elsie Gloyd alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. He says she is extremely jealous and accuses him of undue intimacy with other women. The couple married August 5, 1909 and lived together until January 8, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gloyd
Elsie Gloyd
Curtis Tower Collicott 1867 1925 Greensburg farmer and churchman
Curtis Tower Collicott son of Rev John and Hannah Collicott was born near New Point Indiana on July 14 1867 and died January 15 1925 at age 57. He married Ros Schilling on May 1 1895 and they had eight children. The obituary notes his devout Christian life, regular church and Sunday school attendance, loyalty to righteousness, military service of his son John in World War I, and his surviving wife two sisters and one brother. He lived on farms near New Point and Greensburg and was respected as a devoted husband father neighbor and citizen.
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Curtis Tower Collicott
John
Hannah Collicott
New Point
Decatur County
Indiana
Ros Schilling
William Schilling
Luella Collicott
John Collicott
Collicott
Usky
Edna Colett
Worthington
Ian Jacob Collicott
Della Cellicott
Purdue University
George
Maxine Cellicott
Rita Mae
Dorothy Jean Cellicott
Naomi Cellicott
George Curtis Cellicott
Clarence
Jacob Collicott
Columbus
Ohio
Letta Williams
Dianthia Littell
Greensburg
Mr. Collicott
Grand Jury Indicts Youth in Fatal Bo Brink Market Quarrel
Robert Sparks, 20, faced Judge John W. Craig in Decatur circuit court on voluntary manslaughter charges after the grand jury, meeting three days, returned the indictment in the death of 57 year old John Fey. Bond set at 5000, Sparks jailed pending new bond.
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Robert Sparks
John W. Craig
Decatur
Sparks
Craig
John Fey
Bobrink
Grand Jury
Will C. Woodfill
Livy Eward
Oliver Robbins
William Koenigkramer
Augustus J. Ernestes
Nelson Henderson
Castoday
Maddux
Miss Lillian Logan Dies in Louisville Sunday
Miss Lillian Logan daughter of Rev Will W Logan died Sunday noon in Louisville Kentucky. Born in San Jose California in 1891 she studied in Los Angeles and at Columbia University and taught Greek and Latin in Dallas before joining Western College Oxford Ohio. She leaves her parents a brother John Edward Logan in the U S Navy and numerous relatives. burial took place in Louisville where Rev Logan serves as Presbyterian missions superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Robert Logan
Lillian Kelly
Near Spring Hill
Louisville
Lillian Logan
Will W. Logan
San Jose
Cal
Los Angeles
Columbia University
Dallas
Texas
Western College
Oxford
Ohio
John Edward Logan
U. S. Navy
Rev. Logan
Presbyterian Church In
Kentucky
Guardianship for Downey estate appointed in circuit court
Ruth Brenton was appointed guardian de bonus non of Alfred and Elizabeth Downey with bond set at 1000. The guardianship covers taking up part of the estate not administered. The State of Indiana vs Branham appeal: driver fined 100 and jailed 30 days for intoxicated driving. Inheritance tax on Rachel M. Ainsworth estate fixed at 95.50. total estate 12180, all to C. I. Ainsworth. Lillie Swango vs Henry Swango divorce defendant defaulted for nonappearance. $607.54 judgment against Charles M. Miller in favor of Erne W. Norris trustee on note. Edward M. Frazee vs Charles O. Granger: defendant to answer January 26. Lee Wagner vs Litchfield Border's Co. case on account. venue moved from Jennings county. Judge John W. Craig presiding. Wagner claims logs sold to defendant. account disputed. Robert A. Creig mire of Osgood for plaintiff. William Fitzgerald of North Vernon for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Brenton
Alfred
Elizabeth Downey
State of
Indiana
Branham
Rachel M. Ainsworth
C. I. Ainsworth
Lillie Swango
Henry Swango
Charles M. Miller
Erne W. Norris
Edward M. Frazee
Charles O. Granger
Lee Wagner
Litchfield
Jennings County
John W. Craig
Wagner
Robert A. Creigmire
Osgood
William Fitzgerald
North Vernon
Four Generations Meet in Doctor's Office
A News building chiropractor Dr. Lucas witnessed four generations in his office, a woman, her mother, daughter, and granddaughter, a coincidence he says he has never seen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lucas
Grandson Born as Thomson Family Welcomes Second Son
A telegram announced that J. P. Tomson was named grandfather for the second time. A son was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. William Orville Thomson in Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Tomson
William Orville Thomson
Seattle
Wash
Gavin estate petition seeks inheritance tax ruling
In the estate of Laura B Gavin Frank Gavin administrator filed a petition to determine inheritance tax. The hearing date is set for February 16.
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Laura B. Gavin
Frank Gavin
Detroit Visitor Mrs Stagg Spends Day in Sandusky
Mrs Clyde A Stagg of Detroit Michigan visiting Sandusky spent yesterday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde A. Stagg
Detroit, Mich
Sandusky
Freshmen Party Noted at Clarksburg High School
Clarksburg High School freshmen hosted a surprise party for Marie Doles with attendees including William Springmier William Humpert John Skinsaid Gertrude Fletcher Mildred Lewis Muriel Ailes Nora Mae Whitehouse Hilda Linville Mabel Mitchell Edith Baker and Marguerite Bayles. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments amid social visits from local residents and church events referenced throughout the week.
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Clarksburg High School
Marie Doles
Fred Krugg
Rushville
Morris McClure
Shelbyville
J. W. Christian
Fred Kragg
la Hue
Sandusky
M. E
John Looney
Miss Looney
John Grove
William Lawson
McClure
Fred Lampe
William Plue
Thomas Garrison
Bert Cooper
Veterinary Association
Hotel Severin
Indianapolis
Florence Plue
M. E. Church
Coopers
Clifford Carroll
Frank Morgan
Frank Hamilton
Greensburg
Clarksburg
D. J. Thornton
Fairland
Walter Hite
H. B. Hite
Caroline Higgens
Wilbur Linville
George Moore
Sallie Smith
Katie Rosenberry
Fannie Bayless
George Peters
Jess Humphrey
Clint Emmett
George Evans
M. B. Hite
B. E. Hite
Ira B. Hite
Vera and
Edd Farthing
Forest Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr A W Crigler is quite poorly. Rev A E Ewers traveled to College Corner for Presbyterian service with Hazel Crise and Maude Ogden. Roscoe Everroad moved to Willard Brannon property. Emmett Watson Frank Owens and Ed Trout visited Owens east of Letts. Mrs Frank Pope of Westport visiting Bruner. John Chambers injured assisting at Hogg home. Mrs Lettie Ogden hosted dinner for Evans Ogden Springmire Fraley Hogg. Cecil Brunton visiting parents Ed and Mrs Brunton. Cleave Welch visited near Scipio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Crigler
A. E. Ewers
College Corner
Presbyterian Church
Hazel Crise
Maude Ogden
Roscoe Everroad
Alvis Bullard
Willard Brannon
Emmett Watson
Frank Owens
Ed Trout
Wm. Owens
Letts
Frank Pope
Westport
Clifford Bruner
John Chambers
Geo. Hogg
Welch
Lettie Ogden
Frank Evans
Greensburg
Harold Ogden
Maryland
Hartsville
Frank Springmire
E. T. Fraley
Mary Hogg
Cecil Brunton
Ed Brunton
Cleave Welch
Scipio
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John McCorkle
Richland Cemetery
Urso McCorkle
John Howe McCorkle
Rush Coun
Memoriam
Mayo Hospital
Louisville, Ky
Earl Hite
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