Sow and Litter Club Leads Decatur County Youth Farm Project
The Greensburg National Bank funded sow purchases and prizes for the Decatur county vocational agriculture Sow and Litter Club. Winners include Lynn Thurston first in all breeds, Orlando Hamilton and Clarence Collicott in Poland China, and Raymond Porter and George Greer in Duroc classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Greensburg National Bank
Lynn Thurston
George Greer
Poland
Sow and
Arthur Stewart
China
Pig Club
Freight Wreck Ties Traffic on Michigan Division
A freight wreck near the high bridge at Brewersville left trucks on a freight car derailed and blocked Michigan division rails all day. Trains were detoured via Columbus and into North Vernon over Pennsylvania lines. No injuries reported. track reopened about 10:30 a.m.. Horace Letts and Westport lost mail service that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Bridge
Brewersville
Michigan Division
Columbus
North Vernon
Pensylvania
Horace
Letts
Westport
James Fitzgerald Ordained Priest at Ft. Aepung Oudey
James Fitzgerald, once a Rushville resident, was ordained a priest of the Catholic Church at Ft. Aepung Oudey, marking a significant clerical milestone in his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fitzgerald
Rushville
Ft. ‘Aepung Oudey
Town notes list many arrivals and property transfers
Miss Helen Thomson will return from Indiana University to spend summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Thomson. Mrs Joel Williams buys the William Daily property at Broadway and Central Avenue for 4800 and will take possession in August. Rev and Mrs Schirmer leave for Cincinnati then Springfield Ohio to join Wittenberg college jubilee events. Mrs Nona Lowe and daughter Margaret Alice and Miss Mary Ehrhardt go to Winona for two months with Indiana University extension work. Multiple visits and travels follow with Indianapolis and Cincinnati trips. Seniors and graduates attend commencement at Elmira College and State University while local residents make various moves and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Thomson
Indiana University
Richard Thomson
Joel Williams
William Daily
Broadway
Central Avenue
Schirmer
Cincinnati
Ohio
Springfield
Wittenberg College
Nona Lowe
Margaret Alice
Mary Ehrhardt
Winona
Lowe
Ehrhardt
Thomas Bruner
Raymond Rose
Indianapolis
Rose Bruner
East North Street
James Bonnell
O. G. Miller
Miss Elmore
Elmira
N. Y
Miss Margaret
Elmira College
James A. Myers
O. A. McCoy
Franklin and
Walnut
McCoy
Oliver Hunter
East Main Street
William Pelser
George Jutting
John Darmody
Newcastle
Michael Dermody
L. A. Wood
Ben Havens
Jesse Batchelor
South Bend
Luella
Ruth
Louis Ewing
Ewington
George Lugenbell
Anderson
Ernest Carder
Letts
Asa Batchelor
Roy Batchelor
New Haven
Michigan
William Hooten
John Hooten
Susie Hooten
William Wynn
James Harcourt
Milroy
Blomington
Mildred Hite
Sandusky
Nelle Floyd Mueller
St. Paul
Floyd Mueller
Los Angeles
Calif
Lafayette
George Kerr
Columbus
Decatur County
Kerr
Raymond Mehring
Rahe Auto and Tractor School
Kansas City
John Mehring
Near Osgood
Chas Johnston
Charles Strasburger
Our City
Minear Dry Goods Co
Nora Buchanan
Virginia
Lorena Ruth
Near North Vernon
George Keith
Westport
Samuel L. Applegate
Ben Ketchum
West Walnut Street
Ed Shaw
Ralph Hite
Walter Hite
Kenneth Hite
Purdue
Piles Cure Claim Promises Three Way Technique
An advertisement urges readers to request a booklet and testimonials for a three way method claimed to cure piles including pro truding, itching, bleeding piles and fistula. It promises quick relief and invites sending name and address to Dr. J F Harris Co Elkhart Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Harris
Elkhart
Ind
Obituary: Eliza Armington Barton 1848 1920 Greensburg to Los Angeles
Eliza Armington Barton born September 29 1848 Greensburg youngest of 12 children to John and Mary Israel pioneers of Decatur county. She joined the Methodist church as a child and remained a devoted member. After the Civil War she married Charles Barton a war veteran. five children born, two survive John Barton and Mrs Myrtle Lange. The family moved from Greensburg to Los Angeles about ten years ago. Charles died two years after their move. Eliza died May 19 1920 leaving two children three grandchildren one sister and one brother and many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Armington Barton
Greensburg
John
Mary Israel
Decatur County
Methodist Church
Charles Barton
John Barton
Myrtle Lange
Los Angeles
Eliza A. Barton
Mrs. Wright Recounts London Visit With Countess Carlisle
Greensburg resident Mrs. Ella Wright described her London trip as a national W C T U delegate, detailing Westminster Hall temperance meetings and a Kensington Palace call on Countess Carlisle. She recalled royal hospitality, questions on England’s dryness, and the Victoria birth site shown from the palace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wright
Countess of Carlisle
Kensington Palace
Ella B. Wright
Greensburg
Christian Church
London
the World
Wright
Westminster Hall
Countess Carlisle
England
America
Elizabeth Green 1908 1920 Greensburg obituary notice
Elizabeth daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Green died at home on South Ireland Street Greensburg May 30 1920 aged 12 years 1 day after two days illness. Survived by father mother two sisters Rachel Crumes Lucy Biszantz five brothers Noah Charles John William Samuel Frank and grandfather Noah Lee with many relatives. Funeral conducted by Rev W H Reynolds at home and interment at Boother cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
John L. Green
South Ireland Street
Greensburg
Napoleon
Rachel Crumes
Columbus
Ind
Lucy Biszantz
Noah
Charles
John William
Samuel
Earl Park
Frank
Iowa
Noah Lee
W. H. Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Boother Cemetery
Evening Party and Social Gatherings at East Main Street
Local society notes describe an evening party for Minear store employees at East Main Street, bridge gatherings hosted by Mrs Tremain, dinner hosted by the Miers on North Michigan Avenue, and visits by Foxworthy and family. Also covered are Camp Fire Girls meeting with Miss Elizabeth Pavy, a Baptist BYP hay ride with guests, and the Octo club’s pitch in dinner at the Harrison home honoring Detroit visitors. A studio musicale by Miss Stella Murphy’s pupils concludes the page, with a long program of classical pieces and duets performed at Sheridan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. P. Minear
Minear Goods Store
East Main Street
Franklin Miers
North
Michigan Avenue
Lee Foxworthy
James
West of Town
the Baptist Church
Mt.s Pleasant
Florence Overman
Linton
Wilson
Keyes
Octo Club
Carlos Harrison
Ellis Ryan
Detroit
Michigan
Clyde Meek
Fred Thomas
Charles Ewing
Charles Dowden
R. J Russell
Ed Batterton
W. C Woodfill
Joel Wiliams
Stella Murphy
Sheridan Street
Knights Templar to Receive Charter Tonight
Greensburg Commandery No. 59 will be formally presented with its charter tonight as Grand Commandery officers attend, with Baldwin Commandery No. 2 of Shelbyville as honored guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Templar
Greensburg Commandery No. 59
Grand
Baldwin Commandery No
Shelbyville
Schultz Sprickrod Wedding in Oxford Ohio
Miss Eunice Schultz daughter of Mr and Mrs Otis Schultz of Oxford Ohio married Warren Sprickrod in a ceremony this afternoon at five o clock at the bride parents home Dr A E Gilchrist and family Miss Lois Gilchrist and Lavelle Hamilton Elmer Sefton Bert Meek Charles Gates and their families attended the wedding sharing in the nuptials and celebrations
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Sefton
Herbert Meek
Charles Gates
Miss Mildred
Richard
Shirley
Illi nois visits and weekend plans noted in Sandusky
Mrs. Frank Sefton visits Illinois relatives as A. D. Martin family plans to travel to Napoleon and Berry Kentucky for a weekend and a birthday surprise. Miss Mary Louise Clemens stays with Hilda Van Ausdal near Greensburg while George Thrine undergoes an appendicitis operation at St. Vincents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sefton
Illinois
A. D. Martin
Robert
Napoleon
Marge Martin
Berry
H. K. Martin
Mary Louise Clemens
Hilda Vanausdal
Greensburg
Henry Thrine
Frank Peters
Elanore Walpe
Marguerite Thine
Ed. Peters
Indianapolis
George Thrine
St. Vincents
Harry Pratt
Ollie Goddard Jr
Margaret Patterson
St. Vincents Hospital
C. R. Bird
Picnic Party From Ten Automobiles At Geneva
Ten automobiles traveled to Geneva Shelby county for an all day picnic. A noon and a supper menu delighted the group with boating swimming and fishing adding to the day. Attendees included Albert Brune and family George Wilkerson and family T H Vettel and family John Greer and family Dr Elmer Bull and family Mrs Rose Ottersteller and sons Frank Evans and family Sherman Logan and son Clyde Alvil Alvis and family Willam Holscher and sisters Lou and Lottie Mrs D Von Berg Miss Rath Gentry Miss Mabel Riley Gerald Logan and William Bentley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Shelby County
Albert Brune
George Wilkerson
T. H. Vettel
John Greer
Elmer Bull
Rose Otterstetter
Frank Evans
Sherman Logan
Clyde
Alvil Alvis
Willam Holscher
Lou
Lottie
D. von Berg
Rath Gentry
Mabel Riley
Gerald Logan
William Bentley
Excursion Trains From Cincinnati to Indianapolis and Louisville
The Big Four runs Sunday excursions from here to Indianapolis and Louisville. The Cincinnati station lists an 8 05 departure and a 7 00 return. Round trip rate set at 1 75 with no rates offered by this station yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Big Four
Louisville
Young Robins Ride With Manure Spreader
S H McDermit recounts hitching a team to a manure spreader two miles east of town and driving to town where he found a robin nest on the spreader axle containing three young robins. He helped the partly hatched chick and placed the nestlings in a safe spot. the birds were eating well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. McDermit
MecDermit
Habig Agency Handles Several Property Transfers
Edkins property sold to George Dunn. Hunter property sold to O A Mc Coy. Menzie property sold to J H Christian. Estavan Allen property sold to Ernest Scripture. South Broadway church property sold to Charles Tumilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Habig Agency
Edkins
George Dunn
Hunter
O. A. McCoy
Menzie
J. H. Christian
Estavan Allen
Ernest Scripture
South Broadway Church
Charles Tumilty
Madison visit recalls Lincoln meeting by Col George Dunn
The Madison Courier reports Colonel George M Dunn U S A visits Madison to see relatives, recounting his boyhood move from Madison to Washington and his close ties to President Lincoln. Dunn describes calling on Lincoln at the White House and a striking memory of the president’s feet and legs. He hopes to retire back to Madison and live in the Lanier mansion with his fast horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Courier
Madison
Lincoln
Dunn
Dann
George
President Lincoln
White House
Lanier
the Historical Society
Colonel
Shepherd of the Hills film at Southside in June
Harold Bell Wright adapts his Ozark novel for a ten reel silent drama to be shown at the Southside theatre on June 9 10 and 11. Wright and associates have spent months on the production with no expense spared and top artistry promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ozarks
Harold Bell Wright
Mr. Wright
Ozark Mountains
California
Local residents visit Madison and Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs John Colliestt and their son John Jr metered to Madison on Tuesday. Mrs Diantha Tittel and Mrs M C Bracken and Mrs Frank Tineher visited. Mrs Ben Parks of Madison and Mrs Dora Moulton of Connersville visited Mrs Elmer Monroe west of town. Dr Will Meyers transacted business in Indianapolis today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colliestt
John, Jr
Diantha Tittel
M. C. Bracken
Frank Tineher
Madison
Ben Parks
Dora Moulton
Connersville
Elmer Monroe
West of Town
Will Meyers
Inlinnanolis
Odd Fellows Elect Officers In St Paul Lodge
Last Thursday night the Odd Fellows of St Paul elected officers who will be installed on the first meeting night in July Warren Brooks Noble Grand Clarence Kerr Vice Grand W R Cristler Financial Secretary J B McKee Financial Secretary Fred Metzler Treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of
Beautify Your Home Pictures and Health Booklet Offer
An ad offers 10x14 beauty pictures at 20 cents each, six for 51, with a money back guarantee and agents wanted, listing H. Baker at 1020 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. A second note advertises a free booklet by Dr. E Padduck on inflammation and catarrh of bile ducts linked to gallstones, available by mail with promising results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Baker
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
E. Paddock
Dept. B
Rooklyn
Kansa
LEF Robbins Vacation Opens Relief Clerk Post
Lee Robbins begins a ten day vacation and Marine Kercheval fills his Big Four freight office post as relief clerk for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Robbins
Big Four
Marine Kercheval
Truck Demonstration At Maxwell Agency on West Main
A demonstration of the cut-out Maxwell truck was staged today in front of the Maxwell agency on West Main street, drawing attention from passersby and local onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Maxwell Agency
West Main Street
Mrs Al Thomas Among Passengers to Indianapolis This Morning
Mrs Al Thomas was among the passengers traveling to Indianapolis this morning. The brief item notes her inclusion in the group and the day's travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Thomas
Indianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Camp Fire Girls
Elizabeth Pavy
Studio Musicale
Gregh Arabella Ely Elwes
Pew
Mueller Elizabeth Doty
Alabama
Cadman Hal Thomas Kitchin
Crosse
Gertrude Forkner
Kuhlau
Richard Miller
Glenn
Crogse
Margaret Woodfill
Dennee
Arabella Ely
Miss Murphy
Rogers
Rogers Mae Louise Batterton
Lichner
Martha Robbins
Gladys Robbins
Mozar
Freda Mae Prensky
Valsette
Barowski
Rachmann Frida Mae Prensky
Col. Geo. M.dunn Wises
Madison Bey
Shepherd OF the Hills
Southside
Erics
Fndi
Louisville, Ky
ODD Fellows
Lef Robbins
Cosm
Bill Zetterburg
Roy
Kanouse
Mooresville Sanitarium
Mooresville, Indiana
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