YMCA Annual Meeting Honors Nelson Mowrey and Society Growth
Dr C C Morrison presided as the Y M C A heard a tribute to Nelson Mowrey, noted benefactor, and heard a report outlining the organization’s global reach and local activities. Trustees were elected for three year terms and Morrison praised Mowrey’s philanthropy including $172,500 to the Y M C A. The speech defined the Y M C A as a community bulwark, fitness center, recreational hub, school, and Christian institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Morrison
Nelson Mowrey
A. H. Pitkin
C. P. Corbett
Geo. P. Shoemaker
Louis Zoller
W. W. Bonner
Dr. Morrison
X. Morrison
Morrison
Daily News
Christopher Wren
St. Paul’s
Y.Y.M CA
Man Held in Lafayette Identified as Feahney Alias George Mccabe
A man believed to be Charles Feahney, who escaped Shelby county jail April 13, is held in Lafayette Ind. He was identified from photos and may forfeit a $25 reward to Lafayette police. Elisha Sexton travels to Lafayette to capture him and return him to Michigan City for a fraud case. Feahney used many aliases including George McCabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Feahney
Shelby County
Lafayette
Ind
Feahney
Ray Sexton
Elisha Sexton
Michigan City
Sexton
State Prison
Carl Bernauer
George McCabe
Shelbyville
Missionary Department Meeting at Greensburg Church
The annual county Missionary Department meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church in Greensburg on Thursday June 2. It is an all-day event with a box lunch at noon. Rev. E Ewers of Forest Hill will deliver the principal afternoon address alongside other speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Department of the Presbyterian Churches
Presbyterian Church
Greensburg
E. Ewers
Forest Hill
Property Transfers and Local Services Noted
Minerva M Patterson transfers lot in city to Charles A Case and wife for 1750 dollars. Mary Ann Lacy sells Sandusky lot to Belle Good Pasture for 509 dollars. Izara Pleak transfers Adams property to William Laws and wife for 400 dollars. Decoration Day services set for Monday at 2 30 pm at Springhill church with Judge Sparks of Rushville giving the address and good music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva M. Patterson
Charles A. Case
City
Mary Ann Lacy
Belle Good Pasture
Sandusky
Springhill
Judge Sparks
Rushville
Izara Pleak
William Laws
Adams
Road Work Delayed Until Material Costs Drop
Indianapolis May 27 The state highway commission in session here decided to halt new construction until prices for stone sand and gravel are reduced They will continue grading and maintenance until roads can be built more economically and material costs level with other items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Saltcreek Township Sets June 8 Commencement Date
Saltcreek township announces June 8 as the annual commencement for common schools. Thirteen eighth graders will advance to high school. Trustees include Adam E. Huber with Fred C. Baas as principal. Teachers cover Newpoint and neighboring districts, noting plans for a new high school building next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltcreek Township
Saltcreek
Adam E. Huber
Fred C. Baas
Newpoint
Hazel Crise
Robert McCammon
Catherine French
Della Hurst
Mechanicsburg
Allie Thackery
Pennington
Nellie Spillman
Walker’s
Mamie Parmer
Shelbyville chosen as base for Indiana Guard unit
Shelbyville becomes the base for the Second Battalion of the Indiana National Guard formed from Co. E of the 151st Infantry and a headquarters company. Major Robert E. Tappan commands the unit with Lt. Pleas R. Pettit as first lieutenant. The payroll for Shelbyville members is about $20 000 annually, and local papers welcome the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Indiana National Guard
Co. E
151St Infantry
Robert E. Tappan
American Legion
Victory Post No
Pleas R. Pettit
Herman Pettit
Tappan
Bob” Tappan
Argonne Forest
Indianapolis
Ladoga
Martinsville
D. Wray DePrez
Local Speaker Scheduled for Two Decoration Day Addresses
Will Ehrhardt has agreed to two Decoration Day talks for fraternal groups. On Sunday June 5 at Mooreland Henry county he will deliver a second address for the Odd Fellows. On Sunday June 12 at Union City he will speak at the eighteenth annual union services for the Odd Fellows K of P Woodmen Junior Order and auxiliary societies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ehrhardt
Mooreland
Henry County
Odd Fellows
Union City
Odd Fellows, K. of P.’s
Woodmen
Firearms Delivered to Greensburg Post Office
The Greensburg post office received a shipment of firearms allotted by the P O department in Washington. Under an order of Postmaster General Will Hays all offices nationwide are being equipped in this way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
P. O. Department
Washington
Will Hays
Boy Suffers Injury While Chasing Chickens
Charles Oliger son of Mr and Mrs Will Oliger sustained a bad gash in his foot this morning when he stepped on a wire while chasing chicks He will be replaced by his younger brother Lewis on the News route tonight The Methodist church at Alert plans Children's Day for the first Sunday in June Other items note Wolfe and Barnard sending hogs to Cincinnati and several local visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Oliger
Will Oliger
Charles
Lewis
Methodist
Alert
Kenneth
Maurice Wolfe
Newpoint
Milan
Susan Hart
New Pennington
Catherine Stark
Wolfe
Barnard
Cincinnati
Claude Conquest
Mildred
Arthur Wood
Connersville
Tragic Self-Inflicted Gunshot Ends Tremain Life
Walter Tremain aged about 35 living near Adams took his own life this morning by placing a shotgun across his breast in a barn and prompting his six year old son James to pull the trigger to see the effect. The child complied and the gun discharged, killing Tremain instantly. the act followed recent troubles and a head injury with fear of reverses. He leaves a wife and two children and was moving to the Sim Kennedy farm while friends and neighbors mourn the tragedy. The coroner’s verdict is death by own action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Tremain
Adams
James
Omer Martin
Tremain
Ralph Lawson
I. B. Levy
Deal
Stanton Guthrie
Sim Kennedy
Ellingwood
Anderson
William Jackson
Greensburg
Walters Captured After Exciting Chase in Clarksburg
Harry Walters, a Clarksburg youth seen with George Davis, was arrested after a brisk chase by Chief Taylor F. Meek and Sheriff Braden. Brought to court, Walters was bound over on $800 by Mayor M. C. Jenkins and released on bond. The incident links bootlegging across Greensburg Milroy Andersonville and other towns with Clarksburg acting as a distributing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Walters
Clarksburg
George Davis
Taylor F. Meek
Braden
Walters
M. C. Jenkins
Greensburg
Milroy
Andersonville
Six Year Old Boy Catches 17 Pound Carp
Morris Gray Jr. six year old son of Mr and Mrs Morris Gray of South Monfort Street and sister Catherine visit Mrs Ed King at St Paul. On Monday afternoon Mrs King took them fishing and Morris caught a 17 pound carp. A supper was held Tuesday evening with the fish as the main menu item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Gray, Jr
Morris Gray
South Monfort Street
Catherien
Ed King
St. Paul
Memorial sermon to be delivered at Clarksburg church
Reverend J. S. E. McMichael will replace a Genesis lecture with a Memorial sermon at the Presbyterian church in Clarksburg Sunday evening. Special music and a welcome to all are planned as features of the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. E. McMichael
Presbyterian Church
Clarksburg
Lorenzo Wolford to Return Home After Grandmother's Death
Lorenzo Wolford or Griffin, of the city, leaves tonight for Boulder Colorado after the death of his grandmother Mrs Jerusha Patton. He was summoned from Philadelphia by the obituary. Dr Edwin Patton is named in the same notices and is connected to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo. Wolford
City
Edwin’ Patton
Philadelphia
Jerusha Patton
Boulder
Colo
New W C T U Members Named At Local Meeting
The Tuesday W C T U gathering listed new members including Evelyn Wilson Hamilton Don Bruner Robert Howe Jane Sparks Harry Williams Wilma Lenora White Helen Louise Taylor Ruth Carol Gray Marjorie Louise Houston Edwin Garver Catherine Rose Garver Betty Jean Garver John Leonard Marsh Eleanor Marsh Phoebe Jane Harrison William Ehrhardt Robert Francis Ehrhardt Robert Eugene McKay Anna Mabel Smith Helen Florence Smith Helen Catherine Lee John Montgomery Craig Jane Ryan Chas Loyd Ryan Helen Louise Featherstone William Edward Featherstone Geneva Eloise Cohee Alfred Scripture Ellis Scripture Sarah Elizabeth Smith Catherine Douglas Sarah Louise Kirby Catherine Druscilla Ford Mary Louise Stevens William Russell Best Marjorie Leah Garrison Mary Francis McLaughlin James Clemons Francis Clemons Sarah Jane Clemons Martha Jean Seitz Marian Israel Martha Israel Robert Wm Johnson Alice Marie Gartin Robert Earl Reed Sarah Louie Williams Beulah Mae Howe Jack Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Wilson Hamilton
Don Bruner
Robert Howe
Jane Sparks
Harry Williams
Wilma Lenora White
Helen Louise Taylor
Ruth Carol Gray
Marjorie Louise Houston
Edwin Garver
Catherine Rose Garver
Betty Jean Garver
John Leonard Marsh
Eleanor Marsh
Phoebe Jane Harrison
William Ehrhardt
Robert Francis Ehrhardt
Robert Eugene McKay
Anna Mabel Smith
Helen Florine Smith
Helen Catherine Lee
John Montgomery Craig
Jane Ryan
Chas. Loyd Ryan
Helen Louise Featherstone
William Edward Featherstone
Geneva Eloise Cohee
Alfred Scripture
Ellis Scripture
Sarah Elizabeth Smith
Catherine Douglas
Sarah Louise Kirby
Catherine Druscilla Ford
Mary Louise Stevens
William Russell Best
Marjorie Leah Garrison
Mary Francis McLaughlin
James Clemons
Francis Clemons
Sarah Jane Clemons
Martha Jean Seitz
Marian Israel
Martha Israel
Robert Wm. Johnson
Alice Marie Gartin
Robert Earl Reed
Sarah Louie Williams
Beulah Mae Howe
Jack Watson
War curios on display in Fair store window
Lawrence Fisher, a former soldier from Company B 124th infantry 33rd division, shows in the Fair store window a collection of war relics. The display includes two German helmets from the Argonne Forest, coins from eleven nations, a silk pillow top made in France, a three inch shell turned into vases, pound shells used by tanks, a large brass door key, an American gas mask, and a helmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Fisher
124Th Infantry
Argonne Forest
France
Wesport Man Undergoes Tonsil Operation in Columbus
Tom House of Wesport underwent a tonsil removal operation yesterday at Rupp's hospital in Columbus. Reports today said he is progressing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom House
Wesport
Rupp
John L Jackson Named New Agent in Greensburg Office
John L Jackson of St Paul will begin duties next Tuesday as day agent in Greensburg replacing Will Kirkpatrick who resigned. Jackson has served as traveling freight agent for I C Praction Co and is highly regarded by the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jackson
St. Paul
I. & C. Praction Co
Greensburg
Will Kirkpatrick
Mr. Jackson
Visitor from Greensburg revisits after 37 years
John F. Stohlman, who taught music and drawing in Greensburg city schools from 1880 to 1884, returns with his wife for a visit. He left 37 years ago, now resides in St. Louis, Missouri, and remarks on the many changes in the city since his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stohlman
Greensburg
Mr. Stohlman
St. Louis
Famous horseman John T. Manlove dies in Cambridge City
John T. Manlove a renowned Indiana horseman and former owner of Forest Home Farm died at his Cambridge City home after years of poor health. He was about 70, his wife predeceased him, and a daughter in Denver survives along with other relatives. Final funeral details were not announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Manlove
Indiana
Cambridge City
Mr. Manlove
Forest
Bentonville
Denver
Fayette County
Connersville
Dillon and Hoffman wed in Greensburg ceremony
A marriage license was issued to Charles E. Dillon an Indianapolis accountant and Miss Bess Hoffman a Greensburg resident stenographer. They were married at the Presbyterian church with Rev. J. R. Bardelmeier officiating. the ceremony was the minister’s first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Dillon
Indianapolis
Bess Hoffman
Greensburg
Presbyterian Church
J. R. Bardelmeier
Wolfe transfers St Paul property to Snyder for 1000
Martin Downey the twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs AC Downey of Westport fell from a cherry tree this morning and fractured both bones of the right arm above the wrist The fracture was treated and the lad is resting well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Wolfe
Henry C. Snyder
St. Paul
Martin Downey
AC. R. Downey
Westport
Prizes Awarded For Exact Rebus Answers
Many entries for the base ball rebus in Greensburg Daily News were close to correct. Six winners will receive mailed orders for game tickets Monday, between the local Eagles and Indianapolis Eagles, with the puzzle creator’s printed answers followed exactly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Daily News
Tris
Miller
Huggins
Indianapolis Eagles
Noted Inventor Edison Joins New Society of Quartermaster Officers
Thomas A. Edison has been elected an enthusiastic member of the Society of Quartermaster Officers. Major General H L Rogers presides as president. Edison lauds industry and armed forces uniting to win the war. He will attend a June dinner with tables on three continents to mark the corps birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Society of Quartermaster Offeers
H. L. Rogers
Arm
Rogers
Edison
Quartermaster Corps of the Army
Coblenz
China
United States
Boston
San Francisco
Society of Quartermaster Officers
Quartermaster Corps
Light Shone Replaced at Dangerous Corner
A city plan orders a streetlight at the drive into the ball park and East Main street due to rising traffic to the ball park. The article notes near accidents and warns that heavier traffic this evening and at other events could cause a serious collision with a hidden driveway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ball Parg
East Main Street
Ball Park
Start on long trip to the Pacific Coast
Cyrus Donnell and sister Miss Cora with Miss Lizzie Metz of near Kingston and Miss Edna Fieber plus Mrs William Smeister of Brookville depart Wednesday for the Pacific coast. They plan visits in Oregon at Dalles and Portland with relatives including Mr and Mrs Martin Donnell and Mr and Mrs Charles James formerly of Fairfield and a former county superintendent of Franklin county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Donnell
Cora
Lizzie Metz
Kingston
Edna Fieber
William Smeister
Brookville
Pacific Coast
Donnellis
Dalles
Oregon
Martin Donnell
California
Charles James
Portland
James
Fairfield
Franklin County
Daily News Man Helps Horse Infield Wound Case
Albert Baumgartner solicitor for the Daily News acted as a first aid helper when a horse owned by J E Bentley suffered a severe head wound near Letts. Splinters six inches long penetrated above its eyes and were removed by Dr Frank Buckley and Baumgartner. The horse endured great pain until the splinters were removed. The News praises Baumgartner for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Baumgartner
The
Daily News
Letts
J. E. Bentley
Frank Buckley
Young Baumgartner
Albert
Brother Appointed Administrator of Roy Keller Estate
Ralph Keller of Hartsville has been named administrator of the estate of his brother Roy Keller a World War veteran who died March 20 at the Soldiers Home in Danville Illinois. The estate is valued at about 1600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Keller
Hartsville
Roy Keller
Danville
Hope Journal
Greensburg trip noted by Hertensteins of Napoleon
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hertenstein of Napoleon visited Greensburg for shopping today, engaging in local commerce and errands during their outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Hertenstein
Napoleon
Greensburg
Daughters of American Revolution Celebrate Lone Tree Chapter Birthday
Greensburg saw the Leone Tree Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution organize in 1907 after two local members urged formation. Mrs. Stimson served as regent, with Mrs. Guthrie assisting, and a charter granted around June. The chapter, now nearing fifty members, will mark its fifteenth birthday on June sixth at Miss Emma Donnell’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of American Revolution
Lone Tree
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Greensburg
Pearl Kitchin Woodfill
Eusebia Stimson
Wm. A. Guthrie
National Society
Washington
Guthrie
John N. Carey
Indianapolis
Stimson
Leone Tree
Emma Donnell
Mrs Jerusha Patton Missionary Relatable to Greensburg Death
Mrs Jerusha Meek Patton 82 died after a week of illness at the home of her sister in law in Greensburg. She was a pioneer Meek of Fugit township and a former missionary to Japanese in California before returning to Indiana. Survived by six grandchildren and several siblings. funeral Tuesday at Spring Hill church with burial at Spring Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerusha Meek Patton
George M. Meek
North Broadway
Adam R
Nancy Logan Meek
Fugit Township
John Patton
Springhill
37Th
Indiana
Stone River
Tenn
Fritz O
Adam C. Patton
Colorado
Adam
Boulder
Colo
John
Genevieve
Marshall Patton
Ursula Sley
Denver
Carl Patton
Milwaukee
Wis
Edwin Patton
Philadelphia
Taylor F. Meek
Mollie Donnell
Seattle
Spring Hill
J. S. E. McMichael
Spring Hill Cemetery
Farmer conducts county corn fertilizer experiments near Hope
Ralph L Heilman president of the Bartholomew County Corn Growers Association conducts a seven section field test on several acres near Hope. He applies fertilizer with varying analyses and methods including broadcast and row placement to compare acid phosphate effects on corn yield and determine optimal percentages for growers locally and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Ralph L. Heilman
Bartholomew County Corn Growers Association
Heilman
Hope Journal
Japan aims for frank and friendly approach with U S
Tokio May 28 Japan has not yet sent a formal reply to Secretary Hughes note received weeks ago. A prepared mandate will address all questions including Yap settlement in a frank amiable manner between Japan and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Secresry
Hughes
Isle of Yap
Japar
United Sates
Craig Farm Sold Near Hartsville to Charles Brown
Real estate agent Mobley announced the sale of the 420 acre Thomas Craig farm located south of town near Hartsville to Charles Brown. The formal sale was disclosed this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobley
Thomas Craig
Charles Brown
Hartsville
In Memoriam Mrs Eliza J Hancock
Memorial notice for Eliza J Hancock who died May 28 1918 in Indianapolis Indiana. The text expresses enduring love and prayer from her husband and children and notes she is sadly missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza J. Hancock
Indianapolis
Indiana
Reception for Rev. J. R. Bardelmeier and wife at church
About 400 attendees welcomed Rev. J. R. Bardelmeier and his wife at the Presby terian church last night. The reception featured music by Miss Mary Ehrhardt and Will Ehrhardt, with remarks from Rev. I. C. Overman and local officials praising hospitality and community warmth. Separate notices include court demurrers, estate actions, and probate filings from Rush county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bardelmeier
Estate report filed and tax case set for Lowe inheritance
John W. Holcomb and P. M. son filed their report of appral on estate of John S. Owen. The case of inheritance tax on rate of A. J. Lowe was set for 20. In the case of Ed Siling, fine men. Rev. Harry Lett of ase WOIf SPIOM Jy adueyoxe. Hereag 4 my Christian church brought a of good will from that. Elegant refreshments were Rev. Pitkin of the Methodist will was not able to be present but his regrets. The new pastor and his excess wife have already secured a ham near Harris at $1,200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Holcomb
P. M. Son
John S. Owen
A. J. Lowe
Ed Siling
Harry Lett
Pitkin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Presbyterian Church In
Indiana Guard
Pettit
Bond
Columbus
Tr Lek
Wayne County
New Society of Q. M
Daily News Man
Craig Farm
Memoriam
Pres
Mary Ehrhardt
Willi Levenstein
Ralph Se
Lois Gil
I. C. Overman
Bardelmeier
American Voting Co
Wm. Reddington
Rush County
Hugh Sparks
James E. McCracken
Hattie Tucker
W. J. Tucker
Hoosier Silo Co
Wmnton
Leffler
St. Place
A. Ham
Harris
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