Edwin White Delivers Health Boosts from Garden Past Seventies
A letter from Edwin White, once Decatur countys longest serving county official, recalls two weeks of gardening at the Old Peoples Home in Jacksonville Ill and his improving health amid homesickness. He notes turning eighty six on June 16 1917 and reflects on faith, friends, and a birthday poem. Also reports strong Y M C A war fund progress led by H P Scott and Greensburg staff with Decatur county leading all counties at 3343 02 dollars toward the district total of 8843 98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin White
Old People’s Home of the Christian Church
Jacksonville, Ill
Decatur County
Jacksonville
Ill
Wd Greensburg
No.9
H. P. Scott
Greensburg
Frank Donnell
C. C. Morrison
Decatur
Greensboro
Jefferson
Bartholomew
Ripley
Franklin
Washington
Dearborn
Switzerland
Jennings
Harrison
Ohio
Lawrence
Kammerling and Turner wed in Greensburg home
Henry Kammerling and Margaret Pennett Turner were married yesterday afternoon at Fred Kammerling's Greensburg home. Rev. Walter Reynolds officiated. The couple will stay ten days to two weeks before moving to Orlando Florida where Kammerling works in semi tropical fruit cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kammerling
Greensburg
Margaret Pennett
Adams
Fred Kammerling
Walter Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Orlando
Fla
Burney Citizens Offer Reward for Auto Thief Capture
Burney residents mobilize a reward fund to catch and recover the stolen auto mobile. Affected locals report many donations, including ten dollar contributions, as the community pledges to identify the thief and recover the vehicle.
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Burney
Victi Wn
Turney
Planned for Rossburg Church Next Sunday
Arrangements for an all day meeting and basket dinner at Rossburg Baptist church are advancing, expecting a large attendance. Rev. W A Pavy will deliver a sermon. Lewis A Harding of Columbus will speak. John E Osborn will address. A basket dinner and free auto transport to the church are planned for those attending from Newpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossburg Baptist Church
W. A. Pavy
Pavy
Lewis A. Harding
Columbus
John E. Osborn
Jeff Davis
Newpoint
Aged Westport resident Hanibal Hughes dies at 77
Hanibal Hughes seventy seven died Sunday afternoon at 8 at the home of Mrs. Mary Thackery eight miles east of Westport from senility. He leaves three children including Oscar Hughes of Flatrock. Funeral services will be at Flatrock church tomorrow at 10 led by Rev. J C Nicholson burial at Flatrock Cemetery
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Hanibal Hughes
Mary Thackery
Westport
Oscar Hughes
Flatrock
J. C. Nicholson
In Honor of Mrs Howe at Glenway Farm Dinner
A noon pitch-in in honor of Ina Hamilton Howe wife of Indianapolis judge Daniel Waite Howe was held at Glenway, four miles east of town. Guests included relatives and cousins such as Mrs. Henrietta Patton and daughters Edith and Mertie, Miss Gussie McCoy, Mrs. Belle Oder, Misses Mary and Lizzie Thomson, Mrs. Sarah Rankin, Mrs. Hugh Flint, Mrs. Qoscar Miller, Mrs. P. T. Lambert, Miss Sue Lambert, Miss Camilla Donnell, Mrs. Matilda Hall, and Mrs. Taylor Meek. The feast was noted for its generous, cost-free spirit and merry day.
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Glenway
Samuel L. Jackson
Ina Hamilton Howe
Daniel Waite Howe
Indianapolis
Howe
Henrietta Patton
Edith and
Mertie
Gussie McCoy
Belle Oder
Mary
Lizzie Thomson
Sarah Rankin
Hugh Flint
Qoscar Miller
P. T. Lambert
Sue Lambert
Camilla Donnell
Matilda Hall
Taylor Meek
First to Register for the War Absentees Noted
H Willey and Wayne Kennedy two Bloomington students Harold Davis of Columbus Ohio and Donald Hungerford of Newcastle are the first absentees to send in their cards for the war registration.
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H. Willey
Wayne Kennedy
Bloomington
Harold Davis
Columbus
Ohio
Donald Hungerford
Newcastle
Three More Ladies Volunteer for War Registration Work
Miss Florence Pierce Miss Lillie Doles and Miss Rena Stevens volunteer to assist in war registration duties. County Clerk Fraley expresses gratitude for the Greensburg girls' patriotism and dedication.
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Florence Pierce
Lillie Doles
Rena Stevens
Fraley
Greensburg
Reed Couple Returns Home From Visit With Carter Family
Mr and Mrs John Reed have returned to their home in Springport after spending Sunday with Mr and Mrs Melvin Carter of Michigan Avenue.
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John Reed
Springport
Melvin Carter
Michigan Avenue
Dr. Joe Byers and family safe at Charleston
George W. Byers of near Burney reports his brother Dr. Joseph W. Byers a Charleston dentist and his family escaped unharmed from Saturday storm. The storm hit the north side of Charleston's public square, leaving him a block away from danger. Dr. Byers, reared in Cla y township, has practiced in Charleston for about thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Byers
Burney
Joseph W. Byers
Charleston
Byers
Clay Township
Sardinia to Raise Flag at Baptist Church Event
Arrangements are under way to raise a ten by eighteen foot flag in front of the Baptist church in Sardinia next Sunday afternoon at 2:30. The program includes vocal and band music a flag drill by girls and speakers to voice patriotic feeling.
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Baptist
Sardinia
Rushville Company Meeting Tonight At 7 30 P M
Hartford Sallee forwards a self explanatory letter dated May 28 1917 from Rushville Indiana ordering all Non Commissioned and Enlisted Men to be at the Rushville courthouse at 7 30 p m on Wednesday May 30 1917. No leave will be granted as important matters will be discussed Captain Henley is assigned to instruct the company and will begin that night. Bring all Greensburg men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford Sallee
Rushville
Ind
Henley
John H. Kiplinger
Greensburg
Assault at Magee Drug Store Ends with Detention
A drunken stranger entered A A Magee's drug store on the public square this afternoon and struck Magee between the eyes after an argument over a cash register. They fought briefly before bystanders intervened and Chief Johnson placed the assailant in county jail for a future hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Magee
County
Hastile
Red Cross Program With Speakers Set At St Paul Opera House
A Red Cross meeting is arranged for Thursday evening at St Paul Opera House. Rev W H Reynolds Rollin Turner and John Osborn will speak and Mrs George Diewert will sing. City Red Cross workers including Miss Kate Emmett Mr and Mrs Sam Bonner James Caskey Mrs Lillian Miller and Miss Lucy Hazelrige will attend. Everyone is invited and organizers hope for strong attendance.
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Red Cross Organization
St. Paul
Opera House
W. H. Reynolds
Rollin Turner
John Osborn
George Diewert
Red Cross
Kate Emmett
Sam Bonner
James Caskey
Lillian Miller
Lucy Hazelrige
The
New House of J G Donnell Progresses Near Town
Work on the new home of J G Donnell, five miles west of town, advances rapidly. When finished it will be among the most modern in the county with eight rooms, five downstairs and three upstairs, plus an up to date bath. Corbett Roche Co. holds the contract for a modern hot air heating plant and bath outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Donnell
Tve
Corbett-Roche Co
Arthur Terrell Celebrates Fortieth Life Milestone
Arthur C Terrell the village blacksmith celebrated his fortieth birthday Sunday with a surprise gathering of about forty relatives friends and neighbors at his home. They arrived at 10 in the morning and departed at 10 that night sharing a large dinner baskets of edibles and warm fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Terrell
Arthur
Mr. Terre
Young Miss Robbins to Graduate From Tudor Hall
Invitations announce Tudor Hall for girls in Indianapolis will hold commencement exercises on Wednesday evening June 6 at Tabernacle Presbyterian church. Miss Lilla Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs Will H Robbins of three miles southeast is among the graduates of the class of twenty six. Sister Jessie Robbins is finishing her sophomore year there.
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Tudor Hall School For
Indianapolis
Willa Robbins
Will H. Robbins
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
North Meridian Street
Miss Robbins
Garls
Miss Jessie
Memorial orator Davidson to speak at Kingston event
Thomas E. Davidson will be the memorial orator at Kingston tomorrow. The community will hear a message worth hearing as speakers and residents gather for the ceremony and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Davidson
Kingston
White family called to Connersville for ill relative
Jesse White and his wife were summoned to Connersville this morning due to the serious illness of John D. White who suffered a paralytic stroke last Wednesday. The message said come at once, and he is believed to be in danger.
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Jesse White
Connersville
John D. White
One Hundred Thousand Americans Soon To Fight In France
London May 29 One hundred thousand Americans will soon join allied forces in France under the Stars and Stripes. The official resume cites 6,000 aviators to be trained in the U S and 3,500 aeroplanes to be built for allies. It notes efforts to mobilize industry, expand the National Guard and regular army, and train 40,000 youths in sixteen camps to become officers.
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London
France
Stars and Stripes
United States
America
Washington
Flotilas
England
National Guard
Navy
Y M C A War Work Delegation Marooned In Versailles
John F. Russell Hugh Flint G M Wiley Joe Ray and Locke Bracken returned from Vevay and Versailles where they attended booster meetings for the Y M C A war-work fund. A storm trapped them at Versailles until noon Monday. They noted strong returns from the drive and met James Stewart of Ve v ay who aided their efforts with his son-in-law Dr D E Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Russell
Hugh Flint
G. M. Wiley
Joe Ray
Locke Bracken
Vevay
Versailles
Prof. Wiley
James Stewart
D. E. Douglas
Wife of Rev Alphonso Burns Dies in Rush County
Rosa Morgan Burns wife of Rev Alphonso Burns of Gymanville Rush County died Sunday night aged about 55 years and was buried there this afternoon. She was reared near West Point and lived in Jackson township for many years. The husband a son and a daughter are left. She was a niece of George Idlewine Sarah Idlewine and Susie Gobel who attended the funeral.
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Rosa Morgan Burns
Alphonso Burns
Gymanville
Rush County
Westpoint
Jackson Township
George
Sarah Idlewine
Susie Gobel
Roy Styers Returns From Indianapolis Visit to Ill Son
Roy Styers came home this afternoon from Indianapolis where he visited his son Dan in a Methodist hospital. He is quite ill but is getting along as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Styers
Indianapolis
Dan
Methodist Hospital
Mrs Stella Munson Guests In Indianapolis Visit
Mrs Stella Munson of Indianapolis was yesterday's guest of Mrs Emma Hamilton of North Broadway. Mr Munson joined for an evening visit to Hone before returning home. The pair are former Greensburg residents.
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Stella Munson
Indianapolis
Emma Hamilton
North Broadway
Munson
Hone
Greensburg
Memorial Address by Rev. C. C. Wilson at Rossboro Church
Rev. C C Wilson, pastor of Christian churches at Clarksburg and New Point, will deliver the Memorial address at Rossboro church tomorrow at 1 30 PM. He is an entertaining speaker and those who hear him will be well repaid for attending. Everybody invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. Wilson
Clarksburg
Newpoint
Rossboro Church
Powell called to Holton for ill relatives
A. P. Powell was summoned to Holton last evening due to the serious illness of his brother-in-law Lon Hyatt and his little daughter Mabel, who are suffering from pneumonia. He returned home this morning finding the girl somewhat better while the son-in-law showed no improvement.
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A. P. Powell
Holton
Lon Hyatt
Mabel
North Vernon Teems with Activity Amid Storm Fallout
Westport resident Miss Rebecca Galloway viewed storm effects in North Vernon. Mrs. Harry Sewell of Detroit plans a visit to her sister, Mrs. Earl Bayless. Rev. F. Z. Burkette departed for North Manchester to deliver the Decoration Day address. Edgar Martin and family returned to Milroy after a Sunday with the Wonns of North Broadway. Touring cars carrying Indianapolis sportsmen headed to Cincinnati for Latonia races. An every member canvass was held for Sandusky Methodist church, followed by an evening banquet for members.
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Rebecca Galloway
Westport
North Vernon
Harry Sewell
Detroit
Michigan
Earl Bayless
Sandusky
Osting arrives for extended visit with Lanham family
Edward Osting arrives this afternoon from Wheeling West Virginia to visit his daughter Mrs Ira Lanham and family. Mrs DeArmond Price of Indianapolis visits relatives. Edith Barnard soon to be Mrs Price. Rev T H Adams to give Decoration Day address and speak at Christian church prayer service. Knights of Pythias lodge plans regular Thursday meeting with two candidates Phil Weymer and wwe. Return from French Lick and meeting Will Porter of Hope reported. all benefited by resort stay.
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Edward Osting
Wheeling
West Virginia
Ira Lanham
T. H. Adams
Decoration Day
F. Z. Burkette
The
Christian Church
Esquire Bank
Greensburg Lodge
No. 148
Knights of Pythias
Phil Weymer
Wwe
French Lick
James S. Donnell
Will Porter
Hope
Kingston judge’s throat operation reported hopeful recovery
Reports from Hon. M. E. Newhouse of Kingston indicate he underwent throat surgery at Methodist Hospital Friday. He is resting easily and in a fair way to recover, a bit of good news for his many friends.
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M. E. Newhouse
Kingston
Methodist Hospital
Mrs Dunlap Leaves for Muncie Visit Before Homeward Trip
Mrs A H Dunlap, guest of her daughter Mrs C F Grouleff, left today for Muncie to visit another daughter before returning to her home in Petoskey Michigan. Mrs Grouleff accompanied her mother as far as Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Dunlap
C. F. Grouleff
Muncie
Petoskey
Mich
Tangeman announce birth of son in Denver home
Isaac Reddington and wife received a notice from Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Tangeman of Denver announcing a new son last Thursday. Mother and baby are reported to be doing well. Miss Bessie Bird of 421 West Walnut Street has received a photo of Theda Bara and resembles the actor. Bara asks for a photo in return. Bird trains as a nurse at Fletcher Sanitarium in Indianapolis.
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Isaac Reddington
A. W. Tangeman
Denver
Colorado
Mother
Babe
Bessie Bird
Ira Bird
West
Walnut Street
Theda Bara
Miss Bird
Bir
Fletcher Sanitarium
Indiahhapolis
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Srely, Edwin White
Indianapolis Star
Scott
Greensburg Drive
Margaret Turner
Burney Gitnzens
Rossburg Church
Mrs. Howe
Volun
Joe Byers
Rushville Company
Arthur Terrill
Young Miss
Tudor Hall
Fluer de Lis
Ray
North
Manchester
Edgar Martin
Milroy
Mrs. Lafe Wonn
Cincinnati
Latonia
R. J. Russell
Morris Store
J. F. Goddard
J. W. Craig
Goddard & Graig Attorneys At Law
Indiana
MRS. C. C. Love Agency
North Franklin St
Frank Hamilton
Osborn & Hamilton
Rdmann Bleck
East Side
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