Three Incidents Charged Against Taxi Driver
Arthur Smith faces three counts of assault in a case heard yesterday as Inez Turner Redd testified she rode with him in a taxi on three occasions and was told to pay her bill one way or another. The witness revealed her name and parentage, and the trial moved toward the jury in the afternoon with defense by R A Turner and George W Bruce and state representation by John W Holcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Turner
Arthur Smith
Inez Redd
Turner
Smith
Redd
Mr. Redd
George Dunn
W. H. McCullough
Ernest T. McGee
John N. Stout
William Link
John C. McCannon
H. H. Russell
Charles C. Anderson
F. C Chapman
Carlos Harrison
W. C. Fogg
Sherman Brown
R. A. Turner
George W. Bruce
John W. Holcomb
Recruiting Party in Greensburg This Week
Lieut Reed and four enlisted men from Camp Grant Illinois are in Greensburg this week seeking recruits for the United States Army. The party, from the Sixth Division, served overseas in the recent war and is recruiting for the medical department Camp Grant and for air and motor transport. Assignments can be anywhere in the United States with some foreign postings possible. Enlistees can earn up to 135.70 dollars a month on first enlistment under the new pay bill now in effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Camp Grant
Inois
United States Army
Uncle Sam
Medica Department
Air and Motor Transport Service
United States
Scaffold Collapse Hurts Two Men at Letts Site
Thomas Hancock of Worthington and Elmer Hancock of Spencer were badly injured when a scaffold they stood on while painting a silo for Wesley Fulter near Letts collapsed from a height of about twenty six feet. Thomas suffered a crushed foot and Elmer a badly wrenched back. Dr. Welch of Letts treated them and they were taken to Columbus Hospital in the J. F Hamilton ambulance. Both are with Cement Production Co. of Worthington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hancock
Worthington
Elmer Hancock
Spencer
Wesley Fulter
Letts
Thames
Dr. Welch
Columbus
J. F Hamilton
Cement Production Co
William Callen Fined In Traffic Law Campaign
William Callen of seven miles north of the city was cited for speeding on East Main Street. He received an $11 fine from Mayor McCoy after being caught in Chief Meek's enforcement sweep last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Callen
Callen
Meek
East Main Street
McCoy
Former state senator sentenced to prison for assault
Thomas J. Hudgins of Martinsville formerly Batesville and later Big Four agent at Shelbyville received a two to fourteen year term in state prison for criminal assault on a young woman he acted as guardian for. He will be transported to Michigan City next Tuesday. Hudgins was elected state senator in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hudgins
Martinsville
Batesville
Big Four
Shelbyville
Michigan City
Kemp Faces Contempt Charge Before Judge
George Kemp of Hope appeared before Judge Craig on contempt charges for missing court dates and failing to pay child support. The court issued a severe reprimand and released him on the promise to avoid further offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kemp
Hope
Craig
Kemp
Knights of Columbus report on state meet
At Monday night’s meeting delegates who attended the state convention will present a report. Amendments to by laws and other important business will be transacted. Francis Baranowsky will deliver two lectures The Life of Father Gibault. The meeting starts promptly at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
O Caseys
Casey
Francis Baranowsky
Father Gibault
George Allen to Address Legion Banquet Dinner
George Allen former city resident will address the Legionnaires and their ladies at a June 10 dinner at the Y M C A. The Franklin College orchestra will provide music and the event includes a after-dinner program and a dance at Dalvert hall. Tickets are 75 cents per plate and must be bought by June 8. dance admission is 1.50 per couple. Hartford Sallee heads the committee with Hartford Sallee noting tickets are selling fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionnaires
Joe Welsh
George Allen
Allen
Greensburg
Joe Wels
Myr Allen
Terroante Chamber of Commerce
Salvation Army
Indiana
Franklin College
Hartford Sallee
Dalm Vert
Franklin Orchestra
Knights Templar to Receive Charter Tonight
Tonight the Knights Templar Commandery will receive its charter from the Grand Commandery of Indiana. The group will be fully authorized to operate and join the 58 commanderies in the state, bringing honor to Greensburg on the Masonic map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar Commandery
Grand Commandery
Indiana
Greensburg
Wool Growers Meet at State Capital Indiana
County managers for Indiana wool growers will meet in Indianapolis on June 9 to consider selling the 1920 wool crop. Unsettled market conditions have prevented satisfactory bids so far. Decatur County will be represented by County Agent Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Decatur County
County Agen Ireland
Buick Picnic Heads to Lake McCoy Next Sunday
Two hundred Buick automobiles with a brass band will depart Elizabethtown next Sunday for Lake McCoy. About 500 Buick Owners from Decatur and surrounding counties are expected to attend the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethtown
Decatur
Preparations for Children’s Day at Methodist Church
Classes in the Methodist Sunday school taught by Mr and Mrs R C Higley and the children in J W Beck's department should report at the church at 730 pm tomorrow to prepare for the Children's Day celebration on June 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
R. C. Higley
J. W. Beck
Chidren
Anderson Ketchum Visits Indianapolis on Business Trip
Anderson Ketchum made a business trip to Indianapolis today, likely meetings and a return on the same day. The trip highlights a routine professional engagement in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Ketchum
Indianapolis
Census Shows Population Shifts in Greensburg and County
Census figures indicate Greensburg city population declined by 75 over ten years while Decatur County fell by 80. The county’s twenty year trend shows growth, though Greensburg’s city population rose since 1900. detailed township and ward figures for 1920, 1910, and 1900 are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Greensburg Loess
Greensburg
Census Bureau
Greensboro
Peere Head
Jackson
Salt Creek
Sand Creek
Washington
Memorial service for Knights of Pythias next Sunday
The public is invited to attend the Knights of Pythias memorial service next Sunday afternoon. Services begin at 2 o'clock in the K of P theatre, followed by ritualistic ceremonies at the cemetery. the public may attend both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
K. of P
Marion Township Commencement Held June Ninth
The Marion township schools hold commencement next Wednesday evening June 9 at St. John’s Hall in Millhouse. Twenty five graduates will receive diplomas and the annual address will be delivered by Prof. Buroughs deputy state superintendent. An interesting program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
St. John’s Hall
Millhousen
Buroughs
K P Lodge Members Ready for Tonight Booster Meeting
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P members prepare for a booster meeting and roll call with invited guests from sister lodges. Emmet Martin, 17, was arrested by Detective Jack McEwan and released after arraignment amid claims of abuse on a train. Doles planned to visit wife at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Eli Harris and son Billie visit Fenleys in North of town from Saskatoon. Mae Marshall travels to Oxford Ohio for commencement at Oxford College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
K. of P
Emmet Martin
Louisville
Jack McEwan
H. M. Settle
Shelby County
Izctoy
Riley couple welcome baby boy Andrew in Clarksburg area
Mr and Mrs Samuel Riley of north of Clarksburg are the proud parents of a baby boy born last evening. He has been named Andrew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Riley
North of
Clarksburg
Andrew
Interchurch Quota Set for Indiana County Campaign
A conference of religious workers from 35 Indiana counties in Indianapolis announced the State Class B quota to fund the general campaign. The statewide target is 621060, with Decatur county set at 6528 and Bartholomew 7729, Shelby 8213, and Rush 6824. Rev. A T Shaw represented Decatur. county chair W W Bonner could not attend. Private subscriptions will cover incidental campaign expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Decatur County
Rush
Bartholomew
Shelby
A. T. Shaw
W. W. Bonner
Court news items show varied civil actions and custody ruling
Emma Schindler dismissed her suit for possession and damages against Beth and Florence Herron. Judge Craig awarded custody and alimony to Mrs. Clark in a divorce, with $200 alimony and $100 attorney fees, plus $10 monthly payments starting May 1 1918. Tremain filed a bond in a partition suit and later withdrew appearance in the Anna v Ryce divorce case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Schindler
Beth
Florence Herron
Emmett C. Wood
Benjamine Gosnell
Alice D. Springer
Hiram M. Springer
Albert Clark
Clark
Mayme Clarke
Clarke
Craig
George L. Tremain
Eliza Littell
Jeanette Howard
R. A. Turner
Sam Littell
Frank B. VanSeyoc
William Hatter
Tremain
Turner
Anna
Gus Ryce
Sosbe and Rinecke Wed in Shelbyville Ceremony
Earl Sosbe and Miss Mildred Mae Rinecke, popular locals, were married in Shelbyville last night. Rev. H. W. Spear of the Baptist church officiated. The couple will reside in Greensburg where Sosbe runs the Kennedy Carliner Co. plant. We extend congratulations to the newlyweds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sosbe
Mildred Mae Rinecke
Shelbyville
H. W. Spear
the Baptist Church
Greensburg
Sosbe
Kennedy Carliner Co
Local Social Notes Highlight Family Travels and Visits
Miss Dora Hazelrigg returns from a brief Fairland visit with sister Mrs John Tomlinson. Mrs D W Hazelrigg, at St Vincent hospital Indianapolis, shows improvement and hopes to return home soon. Flora B Theis and daughter Inez leave for Sioux City for an extended visit. Theis and daughter A T McCord will go to hospital soon for appendicitis operation. Miss Rosella Callon of Sandusky hosts seventeenth birthday dinner for Ruth Callon Chas Wrightmaster and children John Mary and Mrs Crouch of Hope. O A McCoy attends Indiana University centennial at Bloomington then visits Martinsville. Miss Laura Moor of Letts attends luncheon in Shelbyville for Mary Fleming engagement to R I Addington of Akron. Mr and Mrs John Miers son Kenneth and Mrs Amanda Willeford of Clarksburg transact business here. Mrs E D Shelle of Anderson visits her father J B Biddinger and sister Mrs Dick Stewart of Westport. Marion Callon and family of Sandusky proceed to Greenwood for niece Mrs Ralph Wells funeral. Barney Wood and wife of Sandusky return from visit with his parents in Ripley county. Mr and Mrs T M Johnston and daughters Gail Ruth visit in town.
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Dora Hazelrigg
Fairland
John Tomlinson
D. W. Hazelrigg
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Flora B. Theis
Inez
Sioux City
Theis
A. T. McCord
Rosella Callon
Sandusky
Ruth Callon
Chas. Wrightmaster
John and
Mary
Crouch
Hope
O. A. McCoy
Indiana University
Blomington
Martinsville
Laura Moor
Letts
Shelbyville
Mary Fieming
R. I. Addington
Akron
Ohio
John Miers
Kenneth
Amanda Wille‘ord
Clarksburg
E. D. Shelle
Anderson
J. B. Biddinger
Dick Stewart
Westport
Marion Callon
Greenwood
Ralph Wells
Barney Wood
Ripley County
T. M. Johnston
Gail
Ruth
Indiana Weather Outlook Einsch
Indiana forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with moderate temperatures. No significant precipitation expected and winds light to moderate across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Niles Resident Hurt in Highway Crash Near City
Thomas Howard of Niles sustained a scalp abrasion a severely wrenched left shoulder and multiple bruises when struck by a sedan taxi with Indiana plate 6953 as he rode toward Niles from a nearby farm. Witnesses described a northbound car passing and the taxi veering off into a ploughed field. He was taken to his daughter’s home in Niles and later seen by a physician. The license was traced to William J. Miller of Greensburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Howard
Niles
Howard
Daily Star-Sun
Can
John R. Hand
J. R. Johnson
South Bend
Leonard Seibert
Grover Downing
Goshen
Hand
Mr. Howard
Indiana
Howard T Niles
P S. Buckman
Third Street
C. L. Harrison
Cherry Street
Francis
Jackson
William J. Miller
Greensburg
Ind
Nile
East End grocer victim of cold check
Sub B Bowen grocer at 707 East Washington street reports being victimized by a check swindle. A stranger bought groceries with a check signed by L E Sherman drawn on R E Slavers and the Liberty Insurance bank in Louisville. Sherman later claimed to live on Main street when questioned and Bowen learned the check was bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
B. Bowen
East Washington Street
Bowen
L. E. Sherman
R. E. Slavers
Liberty Insurance Bank
Louisville
Sherman
Main Street
Excellent Memorial Day program at Spring Hill Church
A Memorial Day observance at Spring Hill community church drew a full house at an old county cemetery founded in 1223. The program featured music by Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Wood, a flag drill by children, readings, a patriotic address by Rev. W. W. Cross, grave decorations, and a tribute to World War II heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Fugit Township
E. E. Owens
L. A. Wood
America
J. S. E. McMicheal
Selo
E. J. Heeb
Eagles Dance Proves Best of the Year
The Eagles dance last night is described as the best of the year. Mrs Walter McCoy won the silver set on ticket number 40878. About ninety couples attended the hop, with many from other towns. The Brookville Jazzers provided music, praised as the best Greensburgers have heard in some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Walter McCoy
Brookville Jazzers
Eagles Lodge Smokers and Officer Installation Friday
Every member of the Eagles lodge is urged to attend Friday night at the lodge rooms. A smoker will be given and recently elected officers will be installed. Other important business will come up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lodge
Adams Township Sunday School Convention Next Sunday
The Adams Township Sunday school convention will be held at Star Church near Downeyville next Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. County officials will attend and an interesting program is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Township
Star
Downeyville
Masons to Confer Third Degree in Westport
Greensburg Lodge No. 36 F and A M will travel to Westport tomorrow night to confer the third degree for the lodge. Brethren will depart the hall by car at 6 39. Mr and Mrs John Osborn and Mrs Charles Zoller with daughter Florence plan a motor trip to Culver to attend Culver Military School commencement week where their son Wendell Osborn studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Westport
John Osborn
Charles Zoller
Florence
Cullier
Vat Culver Military School
Fire Start From Hot Plate Sparks North Lincoln Street Fire
Firefighters were summoned to the home of Mrs. Ben Garver on North Lincoln Street this afternoon about one o clock. A blaze in the kitchen started by a hot plate caused smoke damage but limited harm, affecting the apartments of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Bruner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Garver
North Lincoln Street
Malcolm Bruner
Heavy Rain Halts Sandcreek Farmers Operations
Londa Wright from near Westport reports that days of heavy rainfall have halted farming for the rest of the week. Several farmers have yet to finish planting and worry over reduced yields with wheat expected to run about two thirds of average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londa Wright
Westport
Property Transfers to Clifton and Thornburg
Ethel Skillman transfers West Sheridan property to C H Clifton for 2000 dollars. James W Bailey transfers 25 acres in Adams township to Charles M Thornburg for 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Skillman
C. H. Clifton
West Sheridan
James W. Bailey
Charles M. Thornburg
Adams Township
Mrs Mary Hughes Visits Friends in Adams
Mrs Mary Hughes of Connersville is visiting friends in Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hughes
Connersville
Adams
Army Worm Outbreak Noted Near Downeyville Farm
A small army worm outbreak was found yesterday on Frank Wertz’s farm north of Downeyville. Larvae feed on wild grass and have partly invaded a corn field. The pests are greenish brown with a red back stripe and eggs are hatching, prompting advice to plow a deep furrow and monitor low bottom lands for spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wertz
Downeyville
Mr. Wertz
Services for ex soldiers tomorrow
Funeral services for Claude Palmer, World War veteran who died from injuries received while supervising a bridge project for the Big Four railroad at Cincinnati, will be held Friday at 2 p m in the Christian church at Newpoint. Interment in Rossburg cemetery with American Legion military honors. Maurice Wolfe will lead the grave service as vice commander of Joe Welsh Post No 129.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Palmer
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
Christian Church
Newpoint
Rossburg
American Legion
Maurice Wolfe
Joe Welsh
Red Men Elect Officers and Delegates at Meeting
Pequannock Tribe No. 185 elected officers Jud Branham as Sachem Clarence Evans Senior Sagamore William Rucker Junior Sagamore Dr J C Glass Prophet W S Harvey trustee Delegates to the Great Council in October Dora Robbins Omer Smith W S Harvey and Frank Murdock Chief degree awarded to David Green Alonzo Porter and Curtis Towler Adoption degree to be conferred on eight candidates next Tuesday night The Red Men report a prosperous career and growing enthusiasm and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequannock Tribe No
Jud Branham
Clarence Evans
Sagarmore
William Rucker
Sagamore
J. C. Glass
W. S. Harvey
Great Council
Dora Robbins
Omer Smith
W S. Harvey
Frank Murdock
David Green
Alonzo Porter
Curtis Towler
District Clothiers Meet Here Today
The District Clothiers Association, comprising retail clothing dealers, gathers at the Y M C A for a district convention. Will C Woodfills arranged the event with merchants from Franklin, Shelbyville, Columbus, Rushville, Seymour, North Vernon and Madison. They dined at Roberts Cafe and voiced sentiment that trade had been free of profiteering with no likely price cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Clothiers Association
Will C. Woodfills
Franklin
Shelbyville
Columbus
Rushville
Seymour
North Vernon
Madison
Roberts Cafe
Mail Carrier Harry Black Transferred After Sixteen Years
Harry C. Black, longtime mail carrier on Rural Route 2 at Letts, is moved to Rural Route 1 following the death of Alfred V. Beagle. The reassignment takes effect Monday, June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Black
Letts
Alfred V. Beagle
Mr. Black
Judge Craig Sustained in Steuart v Darby Appeal
The Court of Appeals affirmed the Decatur Circuit Court judgment in the case involving Ed Steuart against Ernest L. Darby and others. The ruling upholds the lower court’s decision and preserves the judgment in favor of Steuart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Decatur Circuit Court
Ed Stewart
Ernest L. Darby
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Middlebranch
Mrs. Doles
Eli Harris
Billie
Saskatoon
Canada
William Fenley
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