G A R Comrades Return From Camp
Henry Short 75 and Frank Harvey 81 and John Terhune returned from the G A R encampment. Short said he cared for the other two. Harvey lost a ticket in Indianapolis rail depot and was refunded after it was found. Short served in the 18th Indiana and Harvey and Terhune in the First Indiana Battery Wilders and Rigby's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Short
Frank Harvey
John Terhune
Mr. Short
Comrade Short
Harvey
Union
Indianapolis
Bloomington
Lucky Comrade Short
Indiana
Hary and
Terhune
Wilder’s
Rigby’s
Train Delay At Niles Intersects Local News Roundup
Passenger train No 23 on the Michigan division of the Big Four was three hours late to due here after a engine breakdown at Niles Michigan. The article also records visits travels and events including church figures ship shop moves and staff changes across Greensburg Letts Westport and Terre Haute with births deaths and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Niles
Edward Hez Swein
Jeannette Howard
Washington City
D. C
Job Gilchrist
Indianapolis
Jane Shirk
Elizabeth Shirk
Eastern Star
Gilchrist
Harry Ward
Kildeer
N. D
Alonzo Ward
Canon Falls
Minn
Decatur County
M. S. Decker
Shelbyville
Liberty
John McKee
Bethany College
W. Va
E. L. Cooper
Seattle
Washington
Fred Eineman
Terre Haute
Auditor of State
Messrs
Barbe and
Marlin
John Latham
St. Paul
Greensburg
John Coffey
Waynesburg
Granville Coffey
Laura Watkins
Alert
Franklin
Mary Hamilton
Masonic
Charles E. Stevenson
Town
Forest Revel
R. M. English
Ralph Howard
Vincennes
Needham Clothing Company
Lizzie Trisler
Marion
Mort Davis
Grace Holt
Westport
John Wilfe
Letts
Alex Miller
Ira Hollensbe
R. R. Hamilton
William
Earl Shelley
Chicago
Anna Blue
Fannie Baker
Our City
O. H. Bruner
Elsie Fagel
Robert Donall
Margaret Schulte
Springhill
Allen Beagies
J. M. Harrell
John Boys
Third National Bank
Mr. Boys
E. J. Harbison
Annual commencement exercises at Sardinia Baptist Church
The Sardinia Baptist Church hosted a crowded Thursday night ceremony for 25 graduates of the 1920 class. Rev W H Book delivered the key address on education for democracy, praising school spirit as the best path to internal strength and social progress. Diplomas were given by County Superintendent J R Crawley as the Golay orchestra provided music and Rev J C Nichol son offered the invocation. The class roster lists graduates from Sardinia, Waynesburg, Big Horn, Alert, Forest Hill, and other nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
W. H. Book
Baptist
Golay
J. C. Nicholson
Alert
J. R. Crawley
Book
Baek
Gladys Pleak
Waynesburg
Everett Krummel
Hazel M. Fear
Waynsburg
Cecil Pleak
Opal Johnson
Russell Garbett
Dorothy Rudicel
Ruth Edna Brown
Tracy Eliott
Clifty Pupils Graduated At Newbern Commencement
E Richard Edwards pastor of Logansport Christian church gave a humorous address and County Superintendent Samuel Sharp spoke on Where Do We Anchor at the eighth grade commencement for Clifty township schools held in the Newbern M E church. Diplomas were awarded to Frank Tempist May L Vanest Talmadge Biddinger Dorothy Boyle Dene Setser Bernice Howe Ada Holland Franklin O Connor Mary McClintic Irene Tompson and Noel Barnett. Hope orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Richard Edwards
Christian Church
Logansport
Samuel Sharp
Clifty Township
M. E. Church
Newbern
J. D. Emmons
Oscar Galbraith
Lloyd Glick
Selah Akin
Former Resident Dies in Indianapolis
Dr. Morton Tanner was summoned to Indianapolis by the death of his cousin Mrs. Maud Tanner Leeter of Richmond. She died at Robert Long hospital of araemic poisoning, daughter of Elva Tanner and granddaughter of the late Simpson Tanner, with husband, two sons, a daughter, and brother James Tanner listed as survivors. Remains were taken to Richmond for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Tanner
Indianapolis
Maud Tanner Leeter
Richmond
Robert Long Hospital
Elva Tanner
Simpson Tanner
Decatur County
James Tanner
Kingston Boy Hurts Again in Misfortune
Edgar Kitchin eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Guy Kitchin of Kingston broke his right arm a week ago while playing and yesterday stepped on a nail, lacerating his foot. This is the third break of the right arm with one prior left arm fracture. He is reported recovering fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
Guy Kitchin
Kingston
Lena Holland Defaults in Divorce Case Initiated by William Holland
In a divorce filing, William Holland accuses Lena Holland of dissolution of marriage and seeks relief. The record notes Lena Holland defaulted in the case, with no responsive pleading recorded from her side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Holland
William Holland
Double Wedding at Hope Saturday
A quiet double wedding was held at the M. E. parsonage Saturday evening at 8 45 by Rev. J W J Collins. Walter J Gilliland and Mrs Laverne Robertson wed, and Inman J Clouse and Lola Mae Robertson wed, all south of Hope. The couples, widowed before, left for Cincinnati and Ed Woehler farm after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Parsonage
J. W. J. Collins
Walter J Gilliland
East of
Hope
Laverne Robertson
Inman J. Clouse
Lola Mae Robertson
Pan-American Lumber Co. in Shelbyville Faces Insolvency
Local receivership brought by Leo X. Smith of Indianapolis after creditors are notified to file claims by August 1 1920. The Pan-American Lumber Investment Co once operated in Shelbyville and Dana Indiana and leased land at Fiat Rock but failed to build a yard. Liabilities reportedly exceed assets and assets are unlikely to satisfy creditors. Stock widely sold in Shelbyville and Decatur County amid prior lawsuits and closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-American Lumber & Investment Company
Leo X. Smith
Indianapolis
Dana
Ind
Fiat Rock
Louis Blades
Permelia Brown
Th Company
Decatur County
Shelbyville Democrat
New Switchboard Arrives For Local Exchange
A new switchboard for the Decatur County Independent Telephone Company arrived today and will be installed immediately with operation ready in about two weeks. It will permit about one hundred new subscribers and greatly benefit current users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Independent Telephone Company
Fishermen member burned when carbon lamp explodes
Walter Crisler, a member of a fishing party, was painfully burned on the face and around the eyes when a carbon lamp he carried for the crowd exploded. A friend likely saved him from more serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Crisler
Crisler
Former resident Eliza Barion dies in California
Mrs Eliza A Barion aged about 80 died in Los Angeles California on May 21 word reached her niece Mrs Mary E Bracken The deceased was a daughter of John Israel deceased and sister of Mrs Susan Christy of this city The family left here about twenty five years ago The notice also mentions Mr Barton a well known plasterer here for many years who died in California some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza A. Barion
Los Angeles
Cal
Mary E. Bracken
John Israel
Susan Christy
Heer
Barton
California
Memorial Day Address Planned by Local Attorney
Attorney H. M. Settle will deliver the Memorial Day address Sunday afternoon at Garfield Park in Indianapolis. Services at the park are under the auspices of the Southern Club as Mr. Settle plans to arrive in the city early Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atorney H. M. Settle
Garfield Park
Indianapolis
Southern Club
Mr. Settle
Victory Tractor Co raises capital stock to $1,000,000
The Victory Tractor Co votes at recent stockholders meetings to increase capital from $250,000 to $1,000,000. The company notes product tests show the line has emerged in good shape and a No. 1 tractor of top quality is being built by the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Tractor Co
Burney Delgar Moor Buys Sidner Elevator Here
Burney Delgar Moor of Newberg buys the elevator from J. D. Sidner who retires due to ill health. The town note mentions Sidner's many friends regret the retirement. Various locals are listed as visiting or staying with relatives, including Mrs. Frank Herron, Lora Pumphrey, Miss Avis Wright, Mrs. Tom Jackson, Miss Edna Wasson, Misses Mary Margaret and Lillian Tomson, and Claude Tomson. Ed Carman works at Zoeller's bakery in Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delgar Moor
Newberg
J. D. Sidener
Sidner
Frank Herron
Hope
Lora Pumphrey
Greensburg
Avis Wright
Adams
Hattie Carman
Tom Jackson
Jane Wilson
Edna Wasson
Columbus
Mary Margaret
Lillian Tomson
Indianapolis
Leroy T. Howell
Wyant & Ware
M. L. Miers
Claude Tomson
Ed. Carman
Zoelner
Little Miss Knox Hosts Pleasant Sunday School Event
Sandusky reports Little Miss Lillian Knox enjoyed a friendly surprise Friday afternoon with her Sunday school class. Dainty refreshments followed the gathering as neighbors share a cheerful time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Knox
Jessie McWilliams
Clarksburg
A. D. Martin
Chas Clemons
Indianapolis
Rickets
Ort Meek
Near May’s Station
Joe Burrows
Shelbyville
Guy Root
Newpoint
May Martin
Janie
Mary Louise Clemons
Greensburg
Mildred Harcourt
Milroy
Elmer Sefton
Frank Sefton
Bird Sefton
Carl Hall
Hilmer Dwenger
Kingston
Local court actions and party at Indianapolis races
Several legal filings and judgments are reported. Parties include Elizabeth Littell vs Jeannette F. Howard with partition and private sale at appraised value. Lillian J. Brooks files attachment against George Kemp Jr. Myron A. Pardon assesses case against John W. Burney as executor. Martha Miller et al settle partition suit with Luella Robinson amending cross complaint. Judgments, defaults, and denials appear in numerous real estate and contract cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baumgartner
George Link
Paul Coles
Sam Bonner
Indianapolis
Elizabeth Littell
Jeannette F. Howard
Craig
Millie Blair
William Blair
Ed Butler
Elinore Richardson
Lillian J. Brooks
George Kemp, Jr
Myron A. Pardon
John W. Burney
Elizabeth Pardon
Luella Robinson
Martha Miller
Hamil Anderson
Frank Ford
Diamond State Fibre Co
Dave Ogden
Bartholomew County
Georgia Manly
Hugh Manly
Board of Children’s Guardians
Decatur County
George Hessler
Railroad Company
Walker D. Hines
Railroads
Ruby
Jas
Tyron
Hugh Wickens
Senate
George Simmonds
James Anderson
Scott Pavy
Young Lady Takes Post as Bank Stenographer
Miss Geneva Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Robbins of Horace has accepted a stenographer position at the Third National Bank to replace Elmer Martin who has resigned. She previously worked in the general office of the Pennsylvania Railroad in Indianapolis and is described as very competent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Robbins
John E. Robbins
Horace
Third National Bank
Elmer Martin
Miss Robbins
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
County Commissioners Meet With Filing Deadline Set
The county commissioners will convene on Monday in June. All claims must be filed on or before Wednesday in June 2 to be considered.
Married in Cincinnati George Rodgers and Clara Davenport
George Rodgers 56 and Miss Clara Davenport 19 were married in Cincinnati on Thursday. Rodgers, a former barber in this city, and Davenport, both connected to the I. O. O. F. Home, began their acquaintance there. Davenport, 19, had left the Home two weeks prior. Rodgers departed from the Home earlier and later vanished until the Cincinnati Enquirer alerted the local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rodgers
Clara Davenport
Cincinnati
Miss Davenport
Mr. Rodgers
Knightstown
Cincinnati Enquirer
Beavers Catch Big Fish at McCoy Lake
Matthew and Earl Beaver of Glenwood Rush county animal anglers were luckiest morning anglers at McCoy Lake when they landed a three pound bass and three more averaging two pounds. The weather was favorable and the Beaver brothers are expert anglers who rarely fail to make a catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Earl Beaver
Glenwood Rush County
McCoy Lake
Woodfills Buy Home Property In North Michigan Ave
Van Woodfill has purchased the Eich homestead on North Michigan avenue and he and Mrs. Woodfill, longtime residents at the northwest corner of Washington and East streets, will move to their new home next week. It will be a home coming for Mrs. Woodfill who was born and reared there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Woodfill
Eich
Michigan Avenue
Soldier with BA020 Faces Court Martial
John J. McMahan of Camp Grant was arrested by railroad detectives with three gallons of moonshine. He is turned over to military authorities and faces three charges under the Articles of War for absence without leave being drunk and disorderly and for transporting liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. McMahan
Camp Grant
Anderson
McMahan
Howard Caskey Lands Civil Service Post in Washington
Howard Caskey, a 1920 city high school graduate, won a civil service job in the census department in Washington. He traveled to visit his sister Miss Marsan, a government clerk, then passed an exam and was assigned to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caskey
Our City
Census
Washington
Howard
Miss Marsan
Mrs Mary Carter Dies at 83 in Hartsville Area
Mrs Mary A Carter aged 83 died at her home three miles southeast of Hartsville at six oclock this morning She leaves three sons M M Carter of this city Calvin Carter near Hartsville Arthur and Ida at home and Mrs Alice Mitchell of near Columbus The funeral will be held at the home Sunday afternoon at two oclock Rev Weddle pastor of the Christian church at Westport will officiate Burial in Shiloh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Carter
Hartsville
M. M. Carter
Calvin Carter
Arthur
Ida
Alice Mitchell
Columbus
Weddle
Christian Church
Westport
Shiloh
Jewett Telephone Plant Changes Hands Again in Shifting Sale
The Jewett Telephone plant at St. Paul, once sold to Mr. Bisbrow for 3000 with 1500 paid and him disappearing, was resold yesterday to the Hope Telephone Co. for 2000. The Union Trust Company acted as the seller. A telegram announced the birth of twin girls yesterday to Mr and Mrs James B Wirt of Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewett Telephone
St. Paul
Bisbrow
Hope Telephone Co
Union Trust Company
Weekend visit and opera trip described for Murphy and friends
Miss Stella Murphy visits her brother Dwight Murphy in Indianapolis to attend the grand opera. W H Seitz and Arch Hice, also of Indianapolis, arrive for a week with Mr and Mrs F Seitz and plan a trip to Kentucky to see friends from Camp Taylor service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Murphy
Dwight Murphy
Indianapolis
W. H. Seitz
Arch Hice
Mrs. F. Seitz
Kentucky
Camp Taylor
Banquet and Dance Planned by Joe Welsh Post
A June 10 banquet and dance were approved by the Joe Welsh Post of the American Legion. Hartford Sallee was named committee chairman, with the Franklin Jinglers five piece orchestra and cabaret singer to provide music. The event will start at 7 p.m. at the YMCA and feature a 9 p.m. Daimbert's dance, with Legion members urged to bring spouses or partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Hartford Salee
Sallee
Franklin “Jinglers
George Allen
Terre Haute
Daimbert’s
Legion
Clinkenbeard Bound Over to Circuit Court
In a paternity case Rosemond Tremain sues David Clinkenbeard and Squire Creath binds him over to the next term of the Circuit Court. Clinkenbeard posted bond for appearance before Judge Craig when the case is called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemond Tremain
David Clinkenbeard
Squire A. S. Creath
Clinkenbeard
Bond
Craig
Maud Spillman Files Suit Over Assault Damages
Maud K. Spillman sues Rollin Davis for assault and battery seeking five thousand dollars. She alleges Davis struck her on the head with a stone tore her hat and clothes and disabled her from attending household duties. Judge Craig to settle the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud K. Spillman
Rollin Davis
Davis
Craig
Miss Bessie Donnell Returns From Cincinnati Visit
Miss Bessie Donnell came home yesterday after visiting her sister Mrs. W E Talbert and family in Cincinnati. She appears well and in good spirits. Local families including the Burk and Hoffman households joined Memorial exercises at Springhill. E J Hancock and son Corwin, after a Washington trip, head to New York and then Boston for the National Editorial Association. Mrs Terry Foster received bouquet from Mr and Mrs John Truemper of Indianapolis for her husband’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Donnell
Cincinnati
W. E. Talbert
New York
Boston
National Editorial Association
Terry Foster
John Truemper
Indianapolis
Decatur County Wool Market Hesitant As Prices Fall
Growers in Decatur County face a fragile wool market with bids around 41 cents per pound and expectations of further drops. Mills report reduced purchases as inventories rise, while farmers hold back waiting for price stabilization and potential higher offers. About 2000 fleeces exist with 100 in the local pool. buyers warn of continuing weak demand and possible oversupply if prices slide further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ommianerae
Philadelphia
Louisville
Seymi Rushville
Middle West
Nis
Agen
Trey
Indiana
Spencer County
Miss Florence King Recovering After Illness
Miss Florence King daughter of Chester S King near town is recovering from an illness of several months. Lon Dunn and family will visit Sunday at H with her sister Mrs W and attend three services. Little Margaret Alice has been sick and is at the home of her grandparents. Misses Ethelyn and Ga and their mother Mrs C will visit after a stay in Shelbyville Ohio at a summer resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence King
Daugl
Chester S. King
Near Town
Lon Dunn
Margaret Alice
Roll Gregory
Ethelyn
Will Miller
Shelbyville
Ohio
Comparison of Tax Fight Makes Interesting Read
A county wide tax comparison for 1918 and 1919 urges taxpayers to study where money goes. It notes state tax reduction, highway tax changes, and a high school tax while defending school maintenance. Decatur county figures show road costs rising and state tax items unpaid prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington and
Adams
Clay Road
Clinton Road
Adams and
Saltcreek
Marion and
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clifty
Kingston Boy
Pan-American Co
Local Tractor CO
Burney
Sandusky
BANK
M’coy Lake
Woodfills
Civil Service
Mary Carter
Jewett Telephone Company
James B. Wirt
Nashville
Tenn
Wirt
George Wirt
Inez Scripture
Emma A. Taylor
North Broadway
Thomas Swain
C. B. James
Little Jame Sparks
Walter Clark
Franklin Orchestra
Maud Spillman
Condh
Decatur
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