Lockhart 60 Dies. Body to be Shipped to Kentucky
Abraham L. Lockhart aged 60 died Friday evening after months of illness at his home southeast of Greensburg. He leaves a widow and son Kenneth, 13. Funeral at 9:30 Sunday led by Rev. Lett with Loyal Men and Women attending. Body shipped to Sparta Kentucky for burial in Owenton. Pallbearers listed. Born in Owen County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham L. Lockhart
Greensburg
Hurstman
Michigan State Road
Lockhart
Kenneth
Harry F. Lett
Christian Church
Sparta
Owenton
J. E. Etter
J. R. Crawley
G. W. Adams
Lane Kirby
J. A. Braden
L. H. Roszell
Owen
Watson to Campaign for Beveridge in Indiana Senate Race
Senator James E. Watson plans to stump for Albert Beveridge in the Indiana senatorial race. He may talk more for Beveridge than for himself after meeting with Governor McCray and other Republican leaders. John Owen and Ed Bowen coor dinate campaign plans aiming to elect Beveridge and thirteen Republican congressmen.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Press
James E. Watson
Albert 3
Beveridge
Samuel M. Ralston
Watson
Guv. McCray
John Owen
Noblesville
Indiana
Ed Bowen
Delphi
Harry S. News
Congress
House of Representatives
Eight-Club Circuit Formed After Powwow In Indiana
Southern Indiana Baseball Association forms an eight club circuit replacing ten. Rushville and Madison expelled over gate pricing and contract violations. Schedule for tomorrow and Memorial Day set with Greenwood, Shelbyville, Greensburg, Batesville, Columbus, Brookville, North Vernon, and Rushville among participants.
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Southern Indiana Baseball Association
Eagles Hall
Rushville
Madison
Greensburg Eagles
W. H. Isley
Shelbyville
Centralfces
Greenwood
Hope
Southside Turners
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Columbus
Fippe
North Vernon
Batesville
Brookville
Henrietta Lacey Seeks Name Change to Fenrietta Little
Henrietta Lacey filed a petition in a local court asking to change her name to Fenrietta Little. The report notes Bert Lacey was recently granted a divorce on his complaint against her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta Lacey
Agit Court
Wickens
Hamilton
Fenrietta Little
Bert Lacey
Expenses Filed for Primary Officials in Various Townships
Expense accounts filed today by conten in the recent primary fel ow: Meade E. Brown Rep trustee Fu git township $6.50 promises none. Ross McDonald Rep assesor Aa ams township $7.80 promises none. John T. Geiling assessor Jackson township $3 promises none. C. B. Evans Rep county treasurer $24.50 promises none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conten
Meade E. Brown
Fugit
Ross McDonald
Aaams
John T. Geiling
Jackson Township
C. B. Evans
Plans for Riley Memorial Hospital survey in county
A local committee last evening outlined a survey of county needs to establish the Riley Memorial Hospital. Members Dr. I M Sanders John Russell Dr C C Morrison Harry Hillabold and San Bonner attended. The group agreed no drive would occur yet each person would contribute to building the hospital. The plan follows state committee lines to aid ten thousand Indiana children needing medical care and deformity relief through a state supported hospital named for James Whitcomb Riley.
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Riley Memorial Hospital
I. M. Sanders
John Russell
C. C. Morrison
Harry Hillabold
San Bonner
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Friends of
Riley
Riley Hospital
Madison Trustee Joins Guthrie to Mark Park Hospital Boundary
John Russell, a Cragmont trustee, met with Senator Guthrie and officials in Madison to establish a line between the hospital grounds and Clifty Falls state park. The group outlined plans including a scenic route to the falls and hotel facilities. Russell says progress is good and completion is expected before August GOP editors visit.
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John Russell
Madison
Cragmont
W. A. Guthrie
Clifty Falls
Park
Russel
Republican
Harpist Katharine Harmon Featured For WOH Radio
The Indianapolis Star photo shows Katharine Harmon harpist, niece of Mrs. Ed O Day of Greensboro. She will perform for WOH radio tonight and is noted as an accomplished musician. Greensburg residents know her and expect a fine program for listeners with receivers.
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Indianapolis Star
Katharine Harmon
WOH
Miss Harmon
Ed O’day
Greensboro
Greensburg
Local Greenhouse Offers Flowers for Decoration Day
Clark's Greenhouse promotes a wide selection for Decoration Day with jasmine, roses, carnations, lilies, gladioli, and other plants, inviting local residents to beautify graves and public spaces.
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Clark
Seattle Office to Open for A. F. Thane & Co.
J P Thomson announces his son William Orville Thomson who has lived in Seattle for years will open an A F Thane & Co office in Seattle June 1 in the Central building. The San Francisco firm operates as a million dollar importing and exporting house with interests in South America, Japan, China and the Orient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Thomson
William Orville Thomson
Seattle
Wash
A. F. Thane & Co
San Francisco
South America
Japan
China
The
Orient
Central Building
Richmond Man Sam Covert Spends Sunday Here
Sam Covert of Richmond Virginia visited the area for a Sunday appearance, spending time locally as part of a brief trip.
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Sam Covert
Richmond, Va
Memorial Earmarked for World War Dead in South Park
Citizens and members of the An Legion and allied groups met in the courthouse to discuss a memorial for World War I veterans. They proposed a three thousand dollar monument in South Park Cemetery funded by the community, with a general committee formed to plan and a next meeting in about a week.
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An Legion
Anderson Ketchum
South Park Cemetery
Sam Bonner
South Park
Will Zetterburg
Craig Thougt
Decatur County
Crisler
Wilbur Kendall
The
Legion
Joe Welsh
Sanford Starks
Cora Schwabe
Anna Austin
Gilbert
John W. Craig
E. J. Hancock
Eliza Crisler
Charles Seitz
Daisy McGee
James Gilbert
George Reddleman
Rebecca Montgomery
Elza Reed
Charles Ferris
Cars Park Free Near Speedway Offer From Pres-to-Lite
H W Tangemann receives courtesy tickets from Pres-to-Lite enabling free parking near the speedway. A watchman will supervise the lot and company men will answer battery questions at the gates. Decatur county residents may obtain the offer by seeing Tangemann promptly.
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H. W. Tangemann
Mr. Tangemann
Speedway
Tangemann
Decatur County
Patterson and Criss Receive Marriage License
A marriage license was issued Saturday to Russell Warren Patterson and Ethel Criss, both of this city.
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Russell Warren Patterson
Ethel Criss
In Memoriam for Eliza J Hancock
John W Hancock and children Edward J Hancock Ida M Hirt and Viola Wirtz recall Eliza J Hancock who died in Indianapolis May 28 1918 four years ago. They speak of lasting love and memories by a grave and the Isle of Somewhere where sorrow ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Hancock
Indianapolis
John W. Hancock
Edw
J. Hancock
Ida M. Hirt
Viola Wirtz
Four Presbyterian Missionary Societies Meet At Springhill Church
The June meeting of four Presbyterian missionary societies in the county is set for Springhill Church on Thursday June first. Morning program includes music prayers devotional by Mrs Ogden talks by Edith Hamilton Lettie Ogden Oscar Miller and others followed by a three minute prayer and a basket lunch. Afternoon program features a pageant Tired of Missions and an address by Rev Robert Bartlett.
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Springhill
Ogden
Eleanor Miller
Kingston
Edith Hamilton
Ernest Power
Forest Hill
Lettie Ogden
Greensburg
Oscar Miller
Bernice Moore
Bardelmeier
Ewer
Bliss
McCann
Dad
Robt. Donnell
Springhill Society
Robert Bartlett
Greensburg Business Men's Association Considers Memorial
The group appoints a three member committee to set a secretary duties and salary as Hal T. Kitchin resigns as postmaster. A memorial for World War soldiers is planned in South Park with E. J. Hancock named to the memorial committee. Meeting date June 5 is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg’ Business Men’s Association
Hal T. Kitchin
South Park
Lem Dobyns
E. J. Hancock
Business Men’s Association
Edith Thompson Adoption Granted by Court
Edith Thompson was adopted today after William and Mable Sheers received Judge Craig's approval. The Board of Children's Guardians had filed its consent to the adoption.
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William and
Mable Sheers
Craig
Edith Thompson
Board of Children’s Guardians
Darnell v Meek Jr Trial Date Set for June Twenty Ninth
The case of B G Darnell of Miirox against John Thomas Meek Jr for alleged alienation of Mrs Darnell s affections has been set for trial on June 29. The demurrer by First National Bank of Harrodsburg against Brint Boling and others to collect 1550 on notes was sustained. Pheebe A Jewett, defendant in Effie Kercheval s guardianship action, today asked for a continuance.
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B. G. Darnell
Miirox
John Thomas Meek, Jr
Effie Kercheval
Barringer to Link Herron City Lot Transfer Noted
D M Barringer deeds to Herron a city lot at 5560. Henry F Griffin and wife transfer a city lot to Ernest E Scripture and wife for 2350 dollars.
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D. M. Barringer
Herron
Henry F. Griffin
Ernest E. Scripture
Swartz Construction wins Seymour church contract
The Swartz Construction Co of Bedford is awarded the contract for the Trinity M. E. church in Seymour at a cost of 785,000. Rev. G. E. Swartz, head of the firm, formerly lived in St. Paul and Westport and is well known locally.
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Swartz Construction Co
Bedford
Trinity M. E
Seymour
G._E. Swartz
St. Paul and
Westport
Iit
Newpoint High School
New Sand Creek Township Formed by County Board
On May 10 the county board laid off a new Sand Creek Township south of a line east from the county line, including parts of Jackson Sandcreek and Marion. An election to appoint a justice of the peace was planned for the first Saturday in June at Nathaniel Robbins’ house, with John Robbins named inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley White
John Hopkins
George W. Hopkins
William Fowler
Doddidge Alley
Robert Thorn
Thomas L Glass
Washington Township
John G. Hendall
Joseph M. Siams
John G. Kendall
Hiram Dayton
Solomon Turpin
Robert Church
Washington
Edward Tanner
David Jewett
Adams
Griffy Griffiths
Samuel Henry
Fugit
David Howe
James VicLane
John Jamison
John Robison
McCoy’ McCarty
Austin Clark
George Marlow
Cornelius Cain
James Ardery
John Gagebyn Washington
Isaac Darnell
David Johnson
Doddridge Alley
William Harbord
Thomas Hendricks
Doddridge ‘Alley
Allen Ramsey
Greensburg
Greensburo
Sand Creek
Waynesburg
Jackson
Sandcreek
Marion
Nathaniel Robbins
John Robbins
Charles B. Cannon
Ripley County
Joshua Cobb
Norman Blackster
John Robinson
Simon Jacobs
Flatreck
Shelby
Nathaniel Potter
John H. Messinger
Aaron Hendrickson
Augustus Lathrop
George Willyard
Norman Blacketer
Andrew Parnal
John Ross
John Parks
Samuel Crail
William Antrorbus
Reuben Treman
David Dalgrymple
David Montague
Twin Sisters Anniversary Mark 75 Years of Marion Lodge
Marion Lodge No. 35 F. and A. M. celebrated its 75th anniversary with a picture show concert and social hour on Saturday night. The lodge served as guest of Greensburg Lodge No. 36, which had hosted them a year earlier.
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Marion Lodge No
Greensburg Lodge No
Greensburg
Dismissal by Agreement in Johnston v Johnson Transfer Claim
After parties reached a settlement the case of Frank M. Johnston versus P. M. Johnson to collect 43 on a transfer claim was dismissed. Costs were assessed against the estate where P. M. Johnson serves as administrator.
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Frank M. Johnston
P. M. Johnson
Sixteen Polled Angus Stampede Stuns Sandusky Crew
Sixteen head of Polled Angus cattle purchased by Len Emmert stampeded near Sandusky Friday after a gasoline engine frightened them. The herd bolted through fences toward Clifty Bridge where fresh white paint spooked them again before being corralled into a barnyard and loaded for shipment. Bert Robbins suffered a kick injury and another man, Bricham Young, was hurt negotiating a fence as the melee ended.
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Sandusky
Len Emmert
Chal Robison
Cort Wood
Clarksburg
Emmett
Burner
Webster
Bert Robbins
Clifty Bridge
Mrs Lizzie Snell in Serious Condition After Auto Crash
Lizzie Snell 65 of near Anderson and her husband Royal 73 were injured when their car overturned after driver Er nest Snell began to expel from the car on a highway toward Greensburg. Mrs Snell may have a skull fracture. they were taken to Memorial hospital.
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Lizzie Snell
Anderson
Memorial Hospital
Sandusky
Royal Snell
Ernest Snell
Indianapolis
Aurora
John Hornung
Greensburg
Martin
Snell
Mr. Snell
Domestic Trouble Reported. House Empty on Arrival
Police were called to a south town residence last night for domestic trouble. Upon arrival, officers found no one at the home and no disturbance ongoing.
Former resident injured in truck cranking accident
Troy Smith, formerly of this city and now living in Muncie, broke his arm between the elbow and wrist while cranking a Ford truck last week. His brother Web Smith and sister Mrs. Winfield Burney visited and report he is progressing but will be out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Smith
Muncie
Web Smith
Winfield Burney
Twin Boys Born to Mr and Mrs Ira Shireman
Mr and Mrs Ira Shireman of Westport welcome twin boys born last evening. Mother and both babies, Edwin and Edward, are reported to be doing well.
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Ira Shireman
Westport
Babes
Edwin
Edward
Pine Well Shot on Knox Farm by James Castor
The J. D. Knox farm north of San Dusky reported a water well regarded as one of the best in the community with unusually strong flow. The well was shot Saturday by James Castor, who drilled it.
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J.D. Knox
Sandusky
James Castor
Daisy Meek again sues for support and property undoing
Daisy Meek sues John T. Meek Jr. for $50 monthly support and $1,000 back pay and asks invalidation of a $15,000 Decatur County deed to Charlotte Meek. She accuses him of desertion since Feb 13, threats with a revolver, assault, harrassment, and a planned sale of the home to finance a split, while alleging improper conduct with Mabel Darnell and threats to kill.
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Meek
Daisy Meek
John Thomas Meek, Jr
Fugit Township
Charlotte Meek
Daisy
Coupe
Mabel Darnell
Milroy
Germany
Expenses in Primary Accounts Filed Across Townships
Listed are expenses for primary filings including James Galbraith assessor Clay township $5 Frank W Kean sheriff $12 50 and William R Pleak representative $42 13 with various trustees and assessors across multiple townships noting promises none and several small sums such as $5 $2 50 and $17 25 for Sandereek and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Galbraith
Clay Township
Herrod Carr
Frank W. Kean
Cora M. Schwabe
Edw. Ricketts
Clinton Township
M. L. Jackson
Marion
Frank S. Tyner
Sandereek
George W. Boling
Adams
William R. Pleak
Harry ®. Turner
Clinton
William W. Champ
Clay
George W. Price
Saltcreek
John T. Spillman
J. Frank Martin
Dilton
Treeman L. Sasser
Harry C. Logan
Clarksburg Schools to Meet in Hamilton Grove June 25
Announcement of all day gathering at L. D. Hamilton grove Clarksburg on Sunday June 25 features Bible school at 9 30 morning talks by pastors basket dinner at noon and an address at 2 00 pm by Hon Albert J Beveridge titled The Bible as Good Reading the event aims to welcome attendees and provide community fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Hamilton Grove
L. D. Hamilton Grove
Albert J. Beveridge
Decatur Oil Drilling Advances at T. M. Clark Farm
The Decatur Oil Company began drilling at the T. M. Clark farm near Middlebranch at dawn with local crews in charge. Early expectations are high as indications look favorable and drilling is expected to reach about 2,600 feet where oil is anticipated.
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Decatur Oil Company
T. M. Clark
Middlebranch
Prenton
Misses Lowe Visit Throps Near Kingston
Misses Edna and Erma Lowe spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Charles Throp near Kingston.
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Edna and
Erma Lowe
Mrs. Charles Throp
Kingston
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Letts Baptist
Wee Eee
Patterson-Criss
Memoriam
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Springhill Church
E. E. Arbuckle Auto Co
Arbuckle
Oldsmobile
Mr. Arbuckle
Sand Creek Township
Twin
Knox
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