Memorial Day Observances Highlight Local Honor and Address
Memorial Day activities in our city saw G A R veterans W R C women school children and citizens gather at the Post hall then proceed to South Park cemetery for grave decorations led by Commander H C Snell. Hon T E Davidson delivered the annual address and R E McKay spoke on Gettysburg with a robust defense of Union sacrifice and the need to confront slavery and uphold the nation.
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W. R C
Post Hall
South Park Cemetery
H. C. Snell
Sandcreek
M. E
B. F. McCoy
Kate Haas
America
Hyde
Davidson
Republic
Nation Wide Revival Aims To Boost Male Church Membership
New York launches the Men and Religion Forward Movement to place religion on a business footing and spread it across ninety cities from Bangor to Seattle from September to May. Roy B. Guild explains plans to balance church sex ratios by drawing more men into churches and addressing unchurched masses.
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New York
Roy B. Guild
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Bangor
Seattle
Wash
Soldiers Attend Memorial Service at First M E Church
Pap Thomas Post and the Woman's Relief Corps joined in a Sunday service at the First M E Church where Rev M B Hyde delivered a patriotic sermon from Esther 9 28 about remembering Memorial Day and liberty. Rev A Murphy spoke to fellow Civil War veterans and urged freeing mankind from liquor traffic.
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Thomas Post
Woman’s Relief Corps
M. E
M. B. Hyde
A. Murphy
Fifth Indiana
Attorney Davison Wilson Dies in Greensburg
Davison Wilson prominent Greensburg attorney died at his East street home Sunday morning after a long illness. Born September 7, 1860, he was son of Barton W. and Mary Wilson and studied law with Judge W. A. Moore. He practiced with Ewing and Tackett and was known for his modest but capable career. He leaves a brother War B. Wilson and sisters Ella and Lizzie. Funeral Tuesday at 9 a.m. at Rev. W. H. Reynolds's church, burial in South Park cemetery. Pall bearers listed.
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Davison Wilson
Greensburg
East Street
Barton W
Mary Grover Wilson
S. B
Jennie Dillier
W. A. Moore
Cortez Ewing
M. D. Tackett
Wilson
Tucker
War B. Wilson
Chicago
Ella
Lizzie
W. H. Reynolds
South Park Cemetery
D. A. Myers
J. K. Ewing
T. E. Davidson
J. W. Craig
G. L. Tremain
Old Big Four Depot to Burn During Springfield Ceremony
Springfield Ohio May 23 plans call for destruction of the old Big Four station on June 7 as part of dedicatory exercises for the new station. The old depot will be set afire after ceremonies with the fire department on hand to confine flames to the structure and railroad men from various cities invited to attend.
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Springfield
Ohio
Big Four
Indiana Sixth In Stone
An old newspaper brief notes a topic titled Indiana Sixth In Stone. The item appears as an archival or catalog entry offering old papers for sale at the office. The readable fragment provides limited context for broader story details.
Arrest of Riley Wilhelm After Wild Town Drinking Incident
Riley Wilhelm known in Rushville was arrested at noon by Police man McAllister for drunkenness after driving a farm team through town. He swerved across First street hitting a buggy with a frightened woman and attracted a crowd before stopping near the Court House grocery. He faces trial tomorrow morning.
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Riley Wilhelm
McAllister
Riley
First Street
Wilhelm
Court House
Rushville
Indiana Man and Car Win at 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
Ray Harroun driving a Marmon car won the six hour forty one minute 500 mile race at Indianapolis as 85 000 spectators watched. Harroun earned 14950 dollars, with Lozier and Fiat finishing second and third while S P Dixon of Chicago died and seven others were injured.
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Indianapolis Speedway
S. P. Dixon
Chicago
Ray Harroun
Indianapolis
Harroun
Fiat
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Claribel Winchester
Alice Haas
Emma Sefton
Mont Walker
Mr. Walker
R. E. McKay
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Georgia
Jefferson
South
Davis
Alexander Stephens
Ft. Sumpter
Indiana
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Beyond
Old
Big Four Depot
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Illinois
Massachusetts
California
Wisconsin
Missouri
Hart Shaffner & Marx
Ettlinger
Aaffne
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Indiana
Gilbert
Ners
Owens Music House
NS South Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
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