Memorial Day Observance in Greensburg Features McKinsey Address
The Greensburg Memorial Day event Sunday afternoon drew an attentive crowd with a procession to South Park cemetery led by Greensburg Band and veteran groups. Rev. W P McKinsey of Lebanon delivered a patriotic speech praising Lincoln and the World War effort, while Comrade Alonzo Murphy presided at the Baptist church. The Grand Army post adopted a resolution urging continued patriotism and unity among veterans and the wider nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
South Park Cemetery
Joe Welsh Post
American Legion
Thomas W. R
Thomas G
Thomas G. A. R
Soldiers Triangle
Baptist Church
Alonzo Murphy
America
A. H. Pitkin
R. W. Peterson
I Sars Mitchell
Winona Deinert
Wm. P. McKinsey
Lebanon
Dyer Wood
W. H. Reynolds
W. P. McKinsey
McKinsey
Co. A
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Cuba
Orient
China
Japan
England
France
Italy
Andersonville
Eliza J. Crisler
G. A. R. Post
Lexington
Concord
Bunker Hill
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Local families plan visits and moves in Indiana and California
Mr and Mrs Fred Woolverton and their sons from Delavan Minnesota were expected Friday to visit his parents. Mr and Mrs James Murray of Indianapolis arrived to spend Decoration Day with niece Mrs Minnie Porter. George H Dunn bought the Charles Edkins residence on East Central avenue. Edkins will shortly move to Los Angeles California with their home leaving soon.
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Fred Woolverton and Sons
Frederick and
Edwin
Delavan
Minn
James Murray
Indianapolis
Minnie Porter
George H. Dunn
Charles Edkins
East Central Avenue
Edkins
Los Angeles
California
Former Pastor Back After Thirty Years
Rev. Wallace C. Payne former dean of the College of Missions at Irvington preached in the Christian church, recalling his return to the pulpit after three decades. He urged that a knit, connected world now needs the gospel to address global problems and noted changes since 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace C. Payne
College of Missions
Irvington
M. A. Hudson
Christian Church
Payne
Greensburg
Marriage Announced for Miss Reba J Smith and Mr Clarence Briggs
Smith Briggs friends report the marriage of Miss Reba J Smith to Clarence M Briggs of Logansport on Wednesday May 28. The couple will be at home after June 1.
Buffo and Moore Solemnize Marriage in Columbus
Miss Alfie Buffo daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Buffo of Alert wed Clarence Moore of Indianapolis son of Mrs George Blazer of Alert in a Columbus ceremony Saturday afternoon. They will reside in Indianapolis.
Marriage License Issued For Delbert Gross And Pansy Hartwell
A marriage license was issued Saturday afternoon to Delbert Gross and Miss Pansy Hartwell, both of near Sardinia. Rev. A. H. Pitkin performed the ceremony. They will reside on his farm near Sardinia. DePrez Lamb.
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Delbert Gross
Pansy Hartwell
Sardinia
A. H. Pitkin
DePrez-Lamb
Carl Deprez and Miss Mary Lamb Married in St. Louis
Carl DePrez of Shelbyville wed Miss Mary Lamb of New London Maine today at the Planter's Hotel in St. Louis. DePrez is well known locally. Richey Morris
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Carl Deprez
Shelbyville
Mary Lamb
New London
Planter’s
St. Louis
DePrez
Richey-Morris
Milroy Couple Merges in Milroy Methodist Ceremony
Dr. Clifford Richey and Miss Mabel Morris two Milroy residents were married Sunday night in the Methodist church with Rev. R. R. Cross officiating.
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Clifford Richey
Mabel Morris
Milroy
Methodist Church
R. R. Cross
Farthing-Davis Birney Farthing and Lavern Davis wed
A well known Clarksburg couple, Farthing and Miss Lavern Davis, were married yesterday and will reside on the Rush county line north of Clarksburg.
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Birney Farthing
Lavern Davis
Clarksburg
Rush County
Estate actions filed in county court proceedings
William R. Hatter filed the second paragraph of his claim against Frank VanSeyoc administrator for transfer of claim and 425 dollars. Alex Porter administrator of Martha McLaughlin estate filed posting proof and final creditor notice. Estate report submitted approved and continued for distribution. William H. Swails trustee of Frank M. Swails petitioned to borrow money and was granted. Inheritance tax petition in David Rutherford estate referred to appraiser.
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William R. Hatter
Hts
Frank VanSeyoc
Alex Porter
Martha McLaughlin
William H. Swails
Frank M. Swails
David Rutherford
Porter Family Visits From Louisville and Cincinnati
Mr. and Mrs. George Porter of Louisville and Mrs. Harry Porter with daughter of Cincinnati were guests of their cousin Edward Siling and family for Sunday and Monday. Mr. Porter is district passenger agent for the Big Four in Louisville and has worked for the railroad for 33 years since leaving Greensburg.
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George Porter
Louisville
Harry Porter
Cincinnati
Edward Siling
Porter
Greensburg
Carliner Company to Move Into New Building
The Kennedy Carliner Co. plans to move into its new building, once the Moss House Livery, about mid month. Forty girls work in the old Lathrop laundry on West North street and the staff is expected to double after the move.
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Kennedy Carliner Co
Moss House
Lathrop
West North Street
Greensburg Kiddies Now in Paradise
Children on West Main street enjoy a temporary amusements setup with a merry go round and ferris wheel near the News office. The unusual good behavior is noted as the rides attract Greensburg juveniles all week.
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West Main Street
Main Street
Greensburg
Indianapolis professors and anglers fish in Shelby County day
Professors Jerman McGraw Zet terburg and Wiley with Jesse Short George Short and Ed Smith from Indianapolis spent the day fishing in Shelby County, enjoying a local outing with several anglers.
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Jerman
McGraw
Zetterburg
Wiley
Jesse Short
George Short
Ed Smith
Indianapolis
Shelby County
Coliseum Hosts Five Conventions Before 1920 GOP Meeting
The Chicago Coliseum, site of the 1920 Republican National Convention, has hosted five national conventions since 1904, with seating expanded to 13 187 and 9 400 on the main floor. The 1920 setup includes 100 doorkeepers, 200 ushers, 2 000 sergeants at arms, all oversea troops, and a 575 seat press section.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Chicago Coliseum
United States
Republican Party
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Libby War Prison
Wabash Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Old War Prison
National Committee
Republican National Committee
Chicago Convention Committee
Fred W. Upham
Republican National
Coliseum
C. R. Hall
Real Estate Transfers Notice from East Central to West Main
Charles T. Edkins transfers property on East Central Avenue to George H. Dunn for 2500 dollars. Henry C. Robbins and others sell 40 acres near West Port to Alfred M. Armstrong for 7000 dollars. Harvey L. Moore sells a lot in Clarksburg to David L. Higgins for 1750 dollars. Red Men s Lodge transfers lot on West Main Street to Braden and Hancock.
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Charles T. Edkins
George H. Dunn
East Central Avenue
Henry C. Robbins Et al
Alfred M. Armstrong
Westport
Harvey L. Moore
David L. Higgins
Clarksburg
Red Men‘s Lodge
Braden & Hancock
West Main Street
Guthrie Family To Visit Voglers Near Hope Tomorrow
Guy Guthrie and his family will be guests of Mr and Mrs Marshall Vogler at their home near Hope tomorrow.
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Guy Guthrie
Mrs Marshall Vogler
Near Hope
Salvation Army Drive Nears Close in Decatur County
Decatur County totals show the Salvation Army home service drive far short of its $2,853 quota by $1,339.65 after four townships Clinton Adams Sandcreek and Clay report. Mrs. Fred Seitz mailed $1,522.35 to Indianapolis this morning and urged workers to report remaining collections to close the effort. Local groups such as War Mothers W R C American Legion K of P Eagles Elks Red Men and several Masonic and Pochahontas lodges contributed to the fund.
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Clinton
Adams
Sandcreek
Clay
Salvation Army
Decatur County
Fred Seitz
Indianapolis
War Mothers
American Legion
K. of P
Eagles, Elks, Red Men
K. of C
Chapter Masons
Council Masons
Pochahontas Lodge
St. Paul Pochahontas Lodge
Ladies Auxiliary
Daughters of Isabella
Binder twine price drops to sixteen cents a pound
Local markets quote binder twine at 16 cents per pound, five cents below last year. Forecasters say the wheat crop will be smaller than usual, with government projections for Indiana around 70 percent, a figure considered high for Decatur county.
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Indiana
Decatur County
Special Summer Membership at Y M C A for Boys and Young Men
The Y M C A board authorized a special summer membership from June 1 to October 1 at half the yearly rate. It allows conversion to a full year by paying the balance. The showers, swimming pool, and gymnasium are highlighted for vacation use and tennis skill building. O T Doran will lead the physical department starting June 1.
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O. T. Doran
Memorial Day Services By Greensburg Knights
Judge Sparks of Rushville will give the memorial address Sunday as Greensburg Knights of Pythias hold their annual exercises. The group meets at 2 pm in K of P theatre with Judge John W. Craig presiding, then travels to the cemetery by car for ritual at Knight Harry Lathrop’s grave. Greensburg lodge ranks as the second largest in Indiana with about 650 members.
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Judge Sparks
Will M. Sparks
Rushville
Greensburg Knights of Pythias
Knights
K. of P
John W. Craig
The
Domain of Indiana
Harry Lathrop
Greensburg
Booster Meeting Is County Wide Affair for Greensburg Lodge
Greensburg lodge No. 148 K of P plans a county wide booster meeting tomorrow night. A visiting booster team from Greensburg will visit Westport Letts Burney and St Paul lodges in a roll call and social program. Officers for Greensburg lodge will be elected and six representatives to the Grand Lodge chosen with Grand Chancellor John W. Craig presiding. The event aims for record attendance with music speeches and entertainment.
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Greensburg
K. of P
Greensburg Lodge
Westport
Letts, Burney and
St. Paul
John W. Craig
Decatur County
New York Issues 560 Marriage Licenses in One Day
New York City issued five hundred sixty marriage licenses yesterday in the greater area. The article notes Mrs. Steve Rogers Mrs. Simon Nading Mrs. Mary Ketchum and Mrs. Minnie Porter were among those noted in Hope as part of the day’s social happenings.
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New York
New York City
Steve Rogers
Simon Nading
Mary Ketchum
Minnie Porter
Hope
Brief Memorial at St Pauls Church
A brief Memorial Day service was held Sunday May 30 at St Pauls Church. Four soldiers from the Joe Welsh Post led a procession to the cemetery as Sunday school classes followed. At Private Edward Forkert s grave Rev Wm C Schirmer spoke on Memorial Day s meaning and prayers were offered for the country before taps on bugle.
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Joe Welsh
Edward Forkert
Camp Taylor
Louisville
Wm. C. Schirmer
America
American Legion Declares In On The Hunt For Bergdoll
The American Legion through Phil Stapp and Joe Welsh Post issues a manhunt for Grover Cleveland Bergdoll the Philadelphia slacker who escaped two army sergeants. Reports place him near Greensburg and possibly crossing into Kentucky where Kentucky Legionnaires have vowed to pursue him. A total reward of 4000 dollars, including 500 from the American Legion, is offered for his capture.
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Phil Stapp
Joe Welsh
American Legion
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Greensburg
Vevay
Kentucky
Kentucky Legionnaires
Bluegrass
Joe Welsh Post To Send Delegates To State Convention
Joe Welsh Post No 129 will elect four delegates and four alternates at its next meeting to represent Decatur county in the Indiana American Legion State Convention to be held in Vincennes on June 28 and 29. The post is the largest in the Fourth District, and the convention is expected to generate keen interest among veterans and the public regarding policy directions.
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The
American Legion
Vincennes
Joe Welsh
Decatur
Moose Dinner Here Last Night Proves Big Success
Five hundred guests attended the Moose banquet at the local hall with four linen tables and a three course dinner served at seven. Roy Styers served as toastmaster as Rev. John C. Smith spoke on Moose progress in Indiana and Mooseheart Illinois. Moose from Batesville Shelbyville Marion and Indianapolis attended along with local hosts families from Letts Milford and Los Angeles.
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Moose Hall
Roy Styers
John C. Smith
Marion Lodge
Indiana
Mooseheart
Illinois
Batesville
Shelbyville
Marion
Indianapolis
New Muffler Ordinance Enforcement Announced
Chief of Police Meek declares muffler violations within city limits will be arrested and treated as seriously as speeding. He cites recent accidents as justification for stricter traffic law enforcement.
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Meek
Private sale ordered in Alpha Neidlegh case ten million private terms
Judge Craig ordered the real estate in Alpha Neidlegh et al versus William F. Garrett et al sold at private sale. Purchaser options include one third cash one third in nine months and the remainder in eighteen months. The estate is free from liens except 1920 taxes with Frank Hamilton and Edgar Hite named commissioners and bonded for 20000. Other actions include estate filings by Hugh Wickins and William Christian and a rape charge plea by Arthur Smith. A will contest and several administrator reports were noted with hearings set for June 25 and June 30 1920.
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Craig
Alpha Neidlegh
William F. Garrett
Frank Hamilton
Edgar Hite
Hugh Wickins
George Simons
Walker D. Hines
William Christian
Carrie Christian
Ernest E. Lewis
Mr. Christian
Lewis
Standard Oil Co
Arthur Smith
William A. Doles
Morton Tanner
Charles E. Taylor
Mary A. Parker
Ralph Donnell
Ralph S
Gladys E
Laura G. Donnell
Thomas Mull
Frederick Hilligoss
Rush County
Sovereign T. Smiley
Margaret L. Johnston
Thomas K. Smiley
Local man builds Canadian ranch empire near Calgary
David M. Blackmore, after a prosperous Calgary visit, invested 125000 in 2442 acres twenty five miles northeast of Calgary. He hired a foreman and six teams to plant spring crops and received word that 1400 acres are sown to wheat and 300 acres to oats. He has refused a 10000 advance on the purchase.
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David M. Blackmore
Calgary
Canada
Rosebud
Blackmore
Mayor McCoy's Court Deals With Speed Violators
Harry Johnston and Daily Powell faced Mayor McCoy after speeding charges. Johnston pled guilty and paid an $11 fine. Powell pleaded not guilty and has a hearing scheduled for Friday at nine o'clock.
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Harry Johnston
Daily Powell
McCoy
Johnston
Powell
Goucher College Graduate Plans Baltimore Social Service Work
Mrs. Barney Robbins rushed to Rising Sun with a sick child. Helen Dean’s stomach trouble prompted the trip. Christine Flint, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Flint, graduated from Goucher College in Baltimore and will stay in the city until August to work in social service settlement projects.
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Barney Robbins
Helen Dean
Christine Flint
Hugh Flint
Goucher College
Baltimore
En deavor Serial At Iris Davises Home Draws Crowd
A large audience gathered Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Iris Davis for the En deavor serial. Several local residents also attended Indianapolis races on Monday. Mrs. Albert Hite hosted the Friendly Circle Wednesday evening. Guests visited D. R. Higgins and family Sunday, with Fred Lampe and family hosting a large group at supper Sunday night and Monday. The gathering included Waldo McGuire, Harley McGuire, Florence Miller, Irene Van Risen, Amy Bemis, Susan Moore, Raymond Miller, Will Lampe, and Otis Tucker, with meals hosted by Otis Tucker and the McGuire home in Milroy. Miss Mildred Davis was dinner guest of Miss Iris Davis Tuesday.
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Endeavor
Iris Davis
Indianapolis
Albert Hite
Ed Mitchell
South of Town
D. R. Higgins
Fred Lampe
Waldo McGuire
Harley McGuire
Milroy
Florence Miller
Irene van Risen
Ciniennati
Amy Bemis
Greensburg
Susan Moore
Raymond Miller
Will Lampe
Otis Tucker
Mildred Davis
Miss Clara Redelman Marries in Millhousen Church
Miss Clara Redelman daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry G Redelman of Millhousen Indiana wed Rome Stadtmiller son of Mr and Mrs A G Stadtmiller of Shelbyville at St Marys Catholic church Millhousen Rev Father Urie officiated The bride wore white satin and roses bridesmaid Miss Bertha Redelman maid of honor Miss Isabelle Stadtmiller Attendants include the bride's brothers Louis and Lawrence After ceremony a wedding breakfast at bride's home and tonight a reception and dance at Knights of St John Hall Both families traveled from Shelbyville and Indianapolis to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Redelman
Henry G. Redelman
Millhousen
Ind
Rome
Stadtmiller
A. G. Stadtmiller
Shelbyville
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Urie
Bertha Redelman
Isabelle Stadtmiller
Louis
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence
Knights of St. John Hall
Milhousen
Miss Redelman
Greensburg
Carl
Leo
Frances
Robert Stadtmiller
Fred Glaser
Indianapolis
Local Woman Attends GOP Meeting in Indianapolis
Mrs. John Hornung traveled to Indianapolis with her husband for a GOP gathering. She attended a 1 PM luncheon at the Claypool hotel hosted by Mrs. Anne Studebaker Carlisle of South Bend. Carlisle chairs county and district GOP officials and is an alternate for the Republican National Convention in Chicago next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hornung
Indianapolis
Tractor Company Producing to Limit of Capacity
The Victory Tractor Company announces its plant is running at full capacity despite a railroad tie-up. Tentative contracts and inquiries total about 400000 dollars for fall and winter deliveries, with a contemplated increase in capital stock to boost production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Tractor Company
Local visitors and residents noted in Kokomo area
Henry Cole and daughter Elsie visit Freed Hunter and family northwest of town while Mrs Harvey Koch of Indianapolis guest of Mrs John Dannacher formerly Miss Anna Rush of this city. Mr and Mrs Ernest Moore and Mr and Mrs John Gephart of Rushville spent Sunday with A B Standiford and family. Mrs James Patterson near Sandusky improving from a weeklong illness. Miss Marlin from Newpoint assists the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Cole
Elsie
Kokomo
Hunter
Harvey Koch
Indianapolis
John Dannacher
Koch
Anna Rush
Ernest Moore
John Gephart
Rushville
A. B. Standiford
James Patterson
Sandusky
Marlin
Newpoint
Notable racers start alongside Bolling in field
John R Bolling finished while Ray Howard was flagged as the field opened with entrants including Louis Chevrolet Roscoe Sarles Joe Boyer Art Klein Jules Goux Andre Beillot Howard Wilcox Jean Por ponte Eddie O Donnell Willie Haupt and Bennie Hill among the starters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bolling
Ray Howard
Louis Chevrolet
Roscoe Sarles
Joe Boyer
Art Klein
Jules Goux
Dre Beillot
Howard Wilcox
Jean Porponte
Eddie O'Donnell
Willie Haupt
Bennie Hill
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Su.day School Report
Coll Methodist
Hartwell-Gross
Carliner Company
Paradise
ST. Paul's Church
K. L. Adams
Mary
Letts
Harrington
Boyd
Mary Crafton
Milford
Elbert Blades
Fred Messenheimer
M’coy
St. Mary Church
Jeane. Mereky
Sa Eerakan Perens
Dome -Chaseente
Joe Thomas
Tom Alley
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