Two Swim Accidents At Lake McCoy Leave One Severe
At Lake McCoy last night about 7:30 two swimming incidents occurred. Claude Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller, fell on a long slide and suffered a blood clot on the brain with a paralyzed left side. He was aided by swimmers George Ely and Albert Baumgartner and taken home by ambulance. Miss Leah Braden sank while swimming to shore and was rescued by her father and Norman Ketchum, then revived by first aid.
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Lake McCoy
Claude Miller
Elmer Miller
West North Street
Miller
I. M. Sanders
George C. Ely
Albert Baumgartner
Sanders
Leah Braden
Harry Braden
Norman Ketchum
Greensburg selects bids for new gym and community hall
Bids opened at Tremain Turner offices for general construction heating plumbing and wiring. Shelby Construction Co. won the 41847 general contract Worland Schwendenmann Greensburg won heating and plumbing for 7300 Lucas Tingle Connersville won electric wiring for 856. Building to seat 3000 with completion aimed before October opening game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby Construction Co
Shelville
Man Dies After Fall From Wagon on Farm
Andrew Sitzman aged 79 of near Morris in Ripley county fell from a wagon while at work on his farm and broke his neck dying instantly. He is survived by a son and two daughters. The funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Sitzman
Morris
Ripley County
Former Resident Here Receives Ninety Day Furlough
Private Fred Pringle, once a city resident, visits as a guest of Albert Christian while on a ninety day furlough after six years of service. He served in the middle states corps with camps at Fort Sheridan and Fort Knox before reporting to Fort Slo cum New York on Sept 22 and then to Fort McKinley Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pringle
Albert Christian
East North Street
Pringle
Middle States Corps
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Camp Knox
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Fort Slocum
New York
Fort McKinley
Manila
Philippine Islands
Anniversary recalls stirring Greensburg battle scare
Greensburg marks a 1863 raid by Gen Morgan and 3 000 Confederate troopers from Kentucky as citizens mobilized 104th Indiana with six companies from Decatur county. The state faced a scare but Morgan failed to reach Indianapolis and fled into Ohio despite capturing Versailles and crossing near Weisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
John Morgan
Lexington
Ohio River
Corydon
James Gavin
Seventh” Indiana
Eigteen
Army of the Potomac
Oliver P. Morton
Col. Gavin
104Th Indiana
Decatur County
Court House
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Morgan
Vernon
Hobson
James H. Burkham
Ohio
Hardentown
Dearborn
Irvin Robbins
Charles Bell
Luther Donnell
Hugh Weston
W. T. Marsh
W. A. Donnell
Land Transfer Notice Near Clarksburg 2250 dollars
David W. Gillespie transfers land near Clarksburg to William C. Gillespie and his wife for 2250 dollars as recorded in local property records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Gillespie
Wm. C. Gillespie
Clarksburg
Local Man Encounters Noted Kansas Girl in News Item
L. E. Laird of this city read in the Daily News a notice about Miss Bernice Wilson, 18, of Tribune Kansas holding down six jobs. Wilson’s father CC L Wilson is a banker, real estate man, farmer and legislator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Laird
Daily News
Bernice Wilson
Tribune
Kan
Laird
CC L. Wilson
Mr. Laird
Redington Shoots Perfect at Greensburg Club Meet
The Greensburg Gun Club held its regular weekly shoot yesterday afternoon with eleven participants. Charles Redington was high man with a perfect score. There will be no shoot next Thursday due to the state shoot in Indianapolis. The next major registered shoot is set for July 23 here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Charles Redington
Indianapolis
Miss Ruth Manning Wins Fine Mantel Clock
A Wednesday contest at Littell's park honored the most popular girl at a medicine show. Each dollar spent earned 100 votes. Ruth Manning led with 1625 votes, Evelyn Gill had 1075, and Mary Melick and Lucile McKim tied for third with 725 votes each, earning Manning a mantel clock.
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Littell’s Park
Ruth Manning
Evelyn Gill
Mary Melick
Lucile McKim
Miss Manning
Former Preacher Well Known Here
The Star reports a crowd gathered at the Indianapolis YMCA to hear Rev. Matthew Small discuss evolution. A man climbed a lamp post, the post gave way, and the crowd was disrupted ending the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star Today
Indianapolis
Matthew Small
The
Christian Church
Greensburg
the Star
County Dog Law Pays Losses to Farmers Across Townships
Reports show losses paid by the county under a new dog law covering sheep and poultry depredations. April 357.30 May 286.50 June 491.51 total 1135.31. Dog fund started 868.70, township assessments added 2208, total 3076.70. Heaviest losses in Jackson and Sandcreek townships. Law requires a 2000 surplus on hand to cover losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Sandcreek
Locke-Hess to Wed at I O O F Chapel
Frances Locke and John L Hess Jr prepare to marry on Wednesday night July 15 at the I O O F chapel with Rev J R Bardelmeier officiating. Miss Locke is a guest at the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Locke
John L. Hess, Jr
J. R. Bardelmeier
Miss Locke
News Plant Vacations Update
Ora Pearce of the mechanical department is on a week’s vacation. Lawrence McLaughlin returned to his duties at the News plant today after taking his vacation last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Pearce
The
Daily News
Lawrence McLaughlin
Kincaid Presents Chrysler Car to Daughter
Hon. W. J. Kincaid and family visited Greensburg today. On departing for home near Clarksburg this afternoon, his daughter drove home a brand new Chrysler car bought from E. E. Arbuckle as her present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Kincaid
Greensburg
Clarksburg
E. E. Arbuckle
Two Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk Office
A marriage license was issued today to Francis Thompson of Alexandria to Mary Hardcastle of Westport. Mr. Thompson is a dye setter by occupation. Verlin Shafer, 21, son of H. Shafer of Alert, and Alberta Shafer, 17, daughter of Conley Shafer of near Westport, were issued a license in the county clerk's office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Thompson
Alexandria
Mary Hardcastle
Westport
Thompson
Verlin Shafer
H. Shafer
Alert
Alberta Shafer
Conley Shafer
Near
Clrk
Thompson and Thompson Unite in Alexandria Marriage
Miss Mary Hardcastle daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hardcastle and Frances Thompson son of Mr and Mrs George Thompson both of Alexandria Indiana were married at 8 30 this morning by the Rev C W Whitman at the Methodist parsonage Thompson is employed at Anderson
Deupree Bronson Announcement in Shelbyville
Miss Justine Bronson daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Bronson of Shelbyville wed Ralph Deupree of Shelbyville son of W E Deupree prominent Franklin Ind attorney The ceremony was at 630 pm Thursday at First Christian church Franklin Rev Smith officiated Bride a Shelbyville High School graduate attended Indiana University member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority known for musical ability She gave a specialty dance at a Psi Iota show in Shelbyville Deupree a Franklin High School graduate attended DePauw and Phi Delta Theta member operates a job printing business in Shelbyville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Justine Bronson
Warren Bronson
Ralph Deupree
W. E. Deupree
Franklin
Ind
First Christian Church
Smith
Shelbyville High School
Indiana University
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Psi Iota
Deupree
Franklin H.S
DePauw
Phi Delta Theta
Spurrier Nicely Wedding Announced for Indiana Pair
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Grace Nicely of Middletown Indiana and Lester J Spurrier of Morristown. The couple will reside in Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Nicely
Middletown,Ind
Lester J. Spurrier
Morristown
Shelbyville
Greensburg Knights of Pythias Install New Officers
At Greensburg Lodge No. 148 Knights of Pythias regular meeting, new officers were installed: Rollin Meek as chancellor commander, Harvey Cartee as vice chancellor, Joe C. Galbraith as prelate, Arville Holmes as master of work, Will Holscher as master at arms, Arthur Springmire as inner guard, and Robert Ainsworth as outer guard. The semi annual report showed a healthy lodge. plans for a K of P picnic were discussed and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Knights of Pythias
Rollin Meek
Harvey Cartee
Joe C. Galbraith
Arville Holmes
Will Holscher
Arthur Springmire
Robert Ainsworth
K. of P
Milroy Veterinarian Charles Morris Dies at 65
Charles Morris a Milroy veterinarian died yesterday at his home after a period of paralysis. He lived in Milroy most of his life. Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Clifford Richey and Mrs Herschel Bottorff of Indianapolis and son Dr Elbert Morris of Milroy. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
Milroy
Clifford Richey
Herschel Bottorff
Indianapolis
Elbert Morris
Sunday School Report and Funeral Notices
Rhoda Loy bequeaths property in Burney valued at 700 dollars to Charity and Minnie Carr. A prominent veterinarian died of paralysis with funeral services at the home tomorrow at two o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Loy
Minnie Carr
Burney
Four Local Firms Bid On New Gymnasium Contract
Complete bid list for construction and equipment of a new gymnasium and community building shows Gentral construction work by Shelby Construction Co. at 41847 and more bids from Barringer & Tumilty 48856 H. F. Vahle & Co. 53900 Wm. J. Behlmer Co. 55000 McCormack & Trester 56121 Albert Belden 58480 plumbing bids include Worland & Schwendenmann 2274 Hoosier Heating & Plumbing Co 2495 W A Watson 2716 R M Cotton & Co 3100 heating bids list Worland & Schwendenmann 5140 5500 R M Cotton & Co 5700 Frey Bros 5728 Hayes Bros 5968 W A Watson 6198 wiring bids Lucas & Tingle 856 Watson Electric Co 1044 Sandborn Electric Co 1250 Worland & Schwendenmann won both plumbing and heating on a combined bid of
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremain & Turner
Greensburg
Genral
Watson and Worland & Schwendenmann
Watson
Gentral
Shelby Construction Co
Barringer & Tumilty
H. F. Vahle & Co
Wm. J. Behlmer Co
McCormack & Trester
Albert Belden
Plumbing
Wofland & Schwendenmann
Hoosier Heating & Plumbing Co
W. A. Watson
R. M. Cotton & Co
Worland & Schwendenmann
Frey Bros
Hayes Bros
Lucas & Tingle
Watson Electric Co
Sandborn Electric Co
Divorce Petitions filed by Rosana Deen in Decatur Court
Rosana Deen filed for divorce from James Deen in Decatur circuit court. They married December 2, 1920 and separated April 23, 1925. She cites infidelity and cruel treatment and says the defendant sought to drive Dennis Brogan from her home. She asks to revert her name to Rosana Brogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Rosana Deen
James Deen
Saltcreek Township
Dennis Brogan
Rosana Brogan
Indiana Wheat Growers Pool Finalizes Last Year’s Payments
Final settlement for wheat pooled by Indiana Wheat Growers Association members was mailed this week. Net returns averaged $1.40 per bushel for No. 2 soft winter wheat, with pool size around 1.5 million bushels and 2.8 cents per bushel in association expenses plus a 4 to 5 cent elevator charge. The 2024 pool is expected to reach about 5 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Wheat Growers’ Association
Association
M. M. Elliott
Decatur County
Steen
Wheat Growers’ Association
Joseph T Brown dies at I C O F home after long residence
Joseph T Brown aged 77 died shortly after noon today at the I C O F home where he had lived since January 13 1918 He was born January 16 1841 in Wayne town Indiana A sister at Waynetown is the only surviving relative Funeral services will be held at the I C O F chapter tomorrow at 2 30 p m Burial is planned for South Park cemetery Monday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Brown
Waynetown
Ind
South Park
Local Family Visits and Holiday Gatherings Across Counties
Platt's Corner Charlie Blauvelt and family with Zacheriah McMannamon and spouse marked July 4 at Jennings county. Gilbert Heaton and wife stayed near Greensburg with Elmer Smith and wife. Ollie Blauvelt and Har ald with family of Alert visited Jess Blauvelt and wife. Earl Carr and two boys joined F. M. Sutton and wife. Sherman Robbins and wife spent July 4 at Lake McCoy. Bert Holcomb family attended Holiness Tabernacle near Letts. John Maddux and wife visited Ed Tumilty and family of Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Blauvelt
Leslie
Zacheriah McMannamon
Jennings County
Gilbert Heaton
Near Greensburg
Elmer Smith
Ollie Blauvelt
Herald
Near Alert
Jess Blauvelt
Earl Carr
F. M. Sutton
Sherman Robbins
Lake McCoy
Bert Holcomb
Holiness Tabernacle
Letts
John Maddux
Ed Tumilty
Greensburg
Property Transfer Between McManaman and Hood Couples
Anna McManaman transfers property in the city to Charls F. Hood and his wife for 2650 dollars. The filing notes the deed and parties involved in a local real estate transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna McManaman
Charls F. Hood
Acres by township show 18 percent land value drop in Decatur county
Decatur county farm land totals 230632 acres with land value 13945580 dollars and improvements 2683880 dollars. Average land value 60.46 dollars per acre and 72.10 for land and improvements. County total down 3,244,720 dollars about 18 percent from 1922. Shelby county notes 255437 acres and 101.16 dollars per acre land value. Local officials urge reduced spending to ease taxes.
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Decatur County
Washington Township
Fugit
Clinton Township
Adams Township
Clay Township
Jackson Township
Sandcreek Township
Marion Township
Saltcreek Township
Shelby County
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Mr. Bayless
Prisoner Taken to Pendleton Today
Sheriff Maddux left for Pendleton this morning accompanied by Ray Taylor who was arrested on loitering charges. Taylor faced a mayoral hearing, was fined five dollars plus costs, and sentenced to 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddux
Pendleton
Ray Taylor
Taylor
Big Four
Peck
James E Spellman Dies at 66 In Shelby County
James E Spellman aged 66 owner of the Flat Rock cave pleasure grounds for fourteen years died suddenly at home in Shelby County Thursday night. He was married to Effie C Winterrowd on March 20 1878 and had two children Dennis Spellman and Mrs A H Willey of Indianapolis. The funeral is set for Monday at 2 PM with Rev L C Murr officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Spellman
Flat Rock Cave
Effie C. Winterrowd
Dennis Spellman
A. H. Willey
Indianapolis
Local Obituaries and Social News from Clarksburg
Mrs Adelia Dobyns of Greensburg visits J L Emmert and daughters in Indianapolis for the Fourth. Mrs C B Emmett of Shelbyville visits relatives. Mrs Caroline Higgens dies at Rushville. funeral at Hopewell church. Carmen Linville dies at Sexton hospital. burial in Clarksburg cemetery. Local families host guests and travel, with several hospital recoveries noted. Rev Crawley preaches funeral. Dr Prosser Clark plans Portland Oregon move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Dobyns
Greensburg
J. L
C. W. Beall
Bruce Hite
H. B. Hite
Carl Smith
Tom Smith
Cincinnati
Otis Miller
Andersonville
Geo. Moore
Sallie Smith
Omer Hadley
Connersville
Crawley
Lee Crawley
la Fountain
Harry Hopkinsf
J. L. Burns
Wm. Lawson
Sexton’s Hospital
Rushville
Wm. North
Daughters
H. C. Doles
Alvin
Inez Shumm
West
Ed Moore
Chicago
James Moore
Esther White
Mary McClure
Martinsville
Maurice McClure
Taylorsville
Opal Linville
Upland
Ind
Sidebottom
Missouri
Prosser Clark
Portland
Oregon
Henry Cornelius
Carmen
Sexton Hospital
Rev
Clarksburg
Indiana Sees Largest Corn Crop in Six Years
Indianapolis July 10 The United States Department of Agriculture estimates Indiana will harvest 197,495,000 bushels of corn this season up from 116,900,000 last year. Winter wheat estimates have grown by over 1,000,000 bushels since June 1 due to favorable weather, with projected yield at 24,607,000 bushels, about 7,000,000 less than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
United States Department of Agriculture
Attend Woodward Funeral Draws Distant Relatives
Distanced attendees traveled for the funeral of Frank Woodward yesterday. Prof and Mrs F M Waters and Mrs Jack Foster of Bloomington Indiana attended, with Mr and Mrs Sam Wiseman of Vevay, Ind. also present along with Mr and Mrs Charles C Anderson of Knightstown and Mrs Nettie Kincaid and Edwin Porter of Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Woodward
F. M. Waters
Jack Foster
Bloomington
Ind
Sam Wiseman
Vevay
Charles C. Anderson
Knightstown
Nettie Kincaid
Edwin Porter
Shelbyville
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Philippines
B. B. Harris
Harris
Harris City
Franklin Street
John C. Huber
Decater County
Kansas
Redington
Broke
Chas. Redington
L. H. Wood
Worthy Clark W. A. Meyer
J. E. Tumilty
Chas. Zoller
Dr. Chas. Wood
Wm. Weaver
Harold , Ruddel
J. E. Ruddel Ee
Bronson
Spurrier
Sunday School Report
Art Coll
Methodist
Platt’s Corner
Woodward
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