Memorial Day Observed in Greensburg with Veterans Honor
The Greensburg observance marked by a long schoolchildren procession and about fifty veterans marching, followed by services at Centenary M E church led by Col. W. W. Dixon. Prof. J. G. Collicott delivered a Lincoln themed address praising unity and memory of soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
South Park
A. S. Creath
Centenary M. E
Col
W. W. Dixon
A. H. Jordan
R. E. McKay
Winona Diewert
Mr. McKay
James Littell
J. W. Owens
John Wilson
Harry McKay
W H. Reynolds
J. G. Collicott
Saltcreek Township
Indianapolis
Europe
Collicott
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Reverend Tinsley Raises 520,000 for New Madison Church
Reverend Charles William Tinsley, former Trinity pastor in Madison now at Astontown Pa, raised 520,000 in fifty two minutes for a new church and parsonage. The present property valued around 50,000 remains and contracts for the new site furnishings will push total plant costs beyond 3400,000. Church activity thrives with 150 at prayer meetings and the largest Sunday school in history as plans move toward building and eventual membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Tinsley
Trinity Church
Madison
Astontown
Madison Courier
War Relics Display Sparks Memorial Day Interest
A Dalmbert store Memorial Day exhibit drew crowds with Civil War relics. Gen Nathaniel Lyons sword, believed lost in 1861 at Wilson Creek, passed from Lyons to Gryden then to Capt Joseph Drake, highlighting Missouri’s Union defense. Also shown were Henry Crist’s Lew Wallace Zouave musket and Dr John Moody’s protective dirk knife.
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Nathaniel Lyons
Wilson Creek
Gus B. Gryden
Lyons
Harry
Joseph Drake
Gryden
Col. Gavin
Mr. Drake
General Lyons
Missouri
Henry H. Crist
Crawfordsville
Thomas Havens
Crist
Lew Wallace
Wallace
John Moody
Medical inspection urged by Homeopathic physicians at Indianapolis
Dr D W Weaver backed compulsory medical inspection of school children at a state meeting in Indianapolis. He cited inspecting 187 Greensburg pupils with 57 percent defective and argued a full time medical inspector would reduce jail and asylum populations by improving hygiene and air.
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D. W. Weaver
Indianapolis
The
Star
Obituary for Enoch G. Boicourt 1854 1913
Enoch George Boicourt born March 13 1854 died May 23 1913 aged 59 years two months married to Minda Mc August 28 188 marriage details daughters Mary and Nellie survive him native of Decatur county Westport moved from Rush county lived in the county most of his life member of Horse Shoe Bend United Brethren later St. Omer U B church. He was remembered as an epistle known and read by all. The family thanks friends for kindness and floral offerings.
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Enoch George Boicourt
Minda Mc
Mary Boicourt
Nellie Beatley
George
Decatur County
Westport
Rush County
Horse Shoe Bend
Interesting War Picture of Laurel Hill Battle Scene
James Leggett displayed a Civil War era image from July 8 1861 showing the Seventh Indiana behind a stone fence at Laurel Hill W Va. The scene recalls Shelbyville’s John A. Smith killed there the first Union fatality and Frank Burlingame who killed Confederate General Garnett at Carrick s Ford five days later. The Philippi action near Laurel Hill marked the war’s first battle and the advancing Union forces, including First Virginia Ninth Ohio and two batteries, moved to drive Confederates from the area.
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James Leggett
Laurel Hill
W. Va
Will L. Hamilton
Seventh Indiana Regiment
John A. Smith
Co. C
Seventh Regiment
Shelbyville
Co. E
Frank Burlingame
R. S. Garnett
Carrick’s Ford
Philippi
Seventh
West Virginia
Virginia
Ohio
Jury Fines Miss Parker One Dollar in Assault Case
After twenty one hours the jury found Genevieve Parker guilty only of simple assault and battery in the 1912 case against Mrs. J Walter Elliott. A one dollar fine was imposed. Parker greeted jurors with a smile. her mother cried and shook hands. Judge Blair offered a new trial if desired. defense counsel asked for judgment on the verdict immediately.
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Shelbyville, Iod
Genevieve Parker
J. Walter Elliott
Oding
Miss Parker
Blair
Attorney Wray
Effort to Mark Revolutionary Soldier Graves in County
A few years ago an effort aimed to locate and mark all Revolutionary War graves in the county and was reportedly successful. Rev. F. M. Westhafer of Milton says John Tucker of Westport told him of an unmarked grave four years ago. If locals have or learn of it, they will ensure marking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Westhafer
Milton
John Tucker
Westport
Notable Figures from Union County in Early History
Mrs. O. L. Stivers writes in the Liberty Herald about Union County’s notable sons. Josiah Hurty founded a local seminary in the 1840s. Ambrose Burnside, born in Union County, became a general, studied at West Point, and served in Mexico and the U S Senate. He met Colonel Myres along the way. John F. Miller, once a Union County resident, later represented California in Congress. Joaquin Miller, the Poet of the Sierras, was born in Union County and died in California.
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O. L. Stivers
Anion County
Liberty Herald
Josiah Hurty
J. N. Hurty
Ambrose Burnside
Myres
Burnside
West Point
U S. Army
Mexico
U. S. Senate
Rhode Island
John F. Miller
Union County
California
Union
Joaquin Miller
Sierras
Woman relinquishes Civil War trophy to national museum
Mrs. J. N. Wallingford of this city gave up a Civil War trophy prized by her late husband Col. Wallingford of the Fifteenth Kentucky cavalry. In a hand to hand battle he fired first when the Confederate drew a carbine. the weapon stayed with him as a personal treasure.
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J. N. Wallingford
National Military Home
Marion
Col. Wallingford
Fifteenth
Kentucky Cavalry
Has a Pet Pig at Sanitary Meat Market
Carl G. Wolfe proprietor of the Sanitary Meat Market introduces a new pet a small red pig named John D. The pig follows Wolfe around and even accompanied him into town like a dog in a lighthearted local note from St. Paul Telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl G. Wolfe
Sanitary
Carl
John D
St. Paul
Ministers Exchange Pulpits in Greensburg Notable Service
Five city ministers traded pulpits in a Sunday arrangement overseen by Mrs W H Reynolds acting as bishop. Envelopes with each sermon church were opened at 10 30 AM for readings on Sunday Observance amid rain and varied attendance.
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W. H. Reynolds
Reynolds
M. B. Hyde
Centenary
H. WH. Sheldon
Wedding in the Rockies Sees Miss Burney Wed Hunter
Carrie F. Burney formerly a teacher in Adams schools married Louis Morton Hunter of Laurel Montana on May 23 at the Baptist parsonage in Billings. Reared as neighbors and schoolmates in Ewington they wed after Burney’s recent departure from teaching. Hunter, a Clay township native, owns a fruit farm and two story dwelling. well regarded by the community.
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Carrie F. Burney
Adams
Louis Morton Hunter
Laurel
Montana
Miss Burney
Billings
Mont
Hunter
Baptist Parsonage
Ewington
Clay Township
Edna Hess and Trimble Mc Coy Wed in Covington Ky
Miss Edna Hess of St Paul and Trimble Mc Coy from south of Greensburg married in Covington Kentucky last Sunday afternoon about 3 o clock. The bride is eighteen and from the Hess family noted for beauty and accomplishments. The groom is the son of Curtis McCoy and is described as energetic and capable.
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St. Paul
Edna Hess
Trimble McCoy
Greensburg
Covington
George Hess
Curtis McCoy
South of
Medical Society Officers Elected in Fourth District
Dr William E Thomas of Larksburg was elected president of the Fourth District Councilor Medical Society at a Columbus meeting. The district covers eleven counties. Other officers include Dr J R Pate Milan vice president Dr G C Denny Madison secretary Dr V Shepherd Dupont treasurer. The program featured Dr R M Thomas and Dr C F Kercheval of this city and secretary Dr P C Bentle. Next meeting planned for Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E Thomas
Oflarksburg
Councilor Medical Society
Columbus
R. M. Thomas
C. F. Kercheval
P.C. Bentle
Madison
J. R. Pate
Milan
New Deputy Prosecutor Appointed in Decatur County
Prosecutor Harding announced the appointment of William F. Robbins as deputy in Decatur County. Harding praised Robbins as a capable, diligent citizen with legal experience and urged community support for his enforcement of the law.
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Harding
William F. Robbins
Decatur County
Robbins
Danville Builds New Court House for 250000 Amount
A new court house costing 250000 is being built at Danville, reflecting local government plans to expand judicial facilities. The project details include construction funding and location in Danville.
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Danville
County Commissioners Renew Licenses and Issue Road Bids
The Commissioners' Court met to renew Thomas Gannon's wholesale liquor license and appoint viewers and an engineer for the John Coffey road in Jackson township. Bids were opened for Niemeyer and Donnell roads with several bidders and prices noted. recent heavy cuts surprised bidders. Bonds for bridge repairs were sold for 330,000 at 102 with 4. per cent interest, to Union Trust Co. and Third National Bank.
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Thomas Gannon
W.G. Updike
F D. Armstrong
Bernard Blankman
John Coffey
Jackson Township
Niemeer
Michigan Road
Smyrna
William Avery
St. Paul
Robert Carr
J. H. Newman
Charles Baylor
Reed & Thomson
J. G. Donnell
Tarvia
Cyb
Lewis Binder
Standard Oil
Asphalt
Bermendez
Bizarvia
Donnell Road
William Roblfing
Niemeyer
John R. Livingston
Union Trust Co
Third National Bank
Former Greensburg Girl Mrs. Stanley Banker Dead in Shelbyville
Elia Banker born August 25 1891 in Greensburg died Sunday in Shelbyville after a three day illness of peritonitis. She married September 19 1910 and left husband and two year old son Paul. Survived by parents sisters and brothers, she was a longtime Christian church member and former compositor. Funeral held Tuesday. Rev. A W Coan officiating. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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Stanley
Elia) Banker
Shelbyville
A. W. Coan
Joseph Shepherd
Banker
Paul
Dan
Lillie) Linegar
Edward
Carrie) Zech
Lawrenceburg
Addie
Herbert
Todianapolis
Ernest
Christian Church
Lovett Speaks at Unveiling of Moravian Mission Tablet
Hon John W Lovett delivered addressing accepting the bronze tablet honoring the Moravian mission to Indians near Anderson. The mission operated from 1801 to 1806 and included Mr Kluge, father of John G Kluge, first white child born in Madison county on December 31 1805.
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Anderson
Kluge
John G. Kluge
North Broadway
Remy
Madison County
John W. Lovett
Lineage of Edwin White a Canadian born 1831 pioneer
The article traces Edwin White born June 16 1831 in Canada to Pilgrim stock claiming descent from Peregrine White and the Mayflower Wrights. It notes ancestors including John White founder of Hadley and Cambridge and Virginia Dare as a granddaughter of Governor John White. Mentions Redempton Rock and ties to Senator Hoar.
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Edwin White
Decatur County
Canada
Pilgrim
Peregrine White
William White
Peregrinee
Pilgrim Hall
Plymouth
Mass
White
Earl of Mar
Thomas White
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. George’s Church
Oxford
Windsor
Hadley
Cambridge
Hartford
Conn
John White
Virginia Dare
America
Virginia
Westminster
Redemption Rock
Lake Wachusett
Mary White
Joseph Rowlandson
General Court of
Boston
John Hoar
George H. Hoar
Sad Case at Westport Involving Williams Youth
Charles Williams seventeen son of Rev A L Williams of Westport was arrested Saturday on a charge by Mrs Lena Harding of an attempted assault on her nine year old daughter Madge. The Harding girl was a guest at the Williams home Friday and they were seen near the cemetery during the alleged act. Justice Creath heard the case with only the mother and daughter as witnesses. Williams is held on a $1000 bond for his appearance in court. The boy's mother has been ill for weeks.
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Charles Williams
A. L. Williams
Westport
Lena Harding
Madge
Harding
Williams
Young Williams
Justice Creath
Dinner Party at Milroy Honors Aunt in St Louis
Mrs Lon Innis of Milroy entertained Greensburg ladies Tuesday for her aunt Mrs Hannah McCoy of St Louis. Guests included Miss Anna Riley Mrs Charles Reed Mrs Sarah Anderson Mrs Charles Ryan Mrs Albert Haroung Mrs Will McCoy Miss Mabel McCoy Mrs Mart McCoy Mrs Robert McCoy and Mrs Josh Christy. Jr. Innis assisted by her daughter Mrs Hubert Innis helped make the day pleasant.
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Lon Innis
Milroy
Greensburg
Hannah McCoy
St. Louis
Anna Riley
Charles Reed
Sarah Anderson
Charles Ryan
Albert Haroung
Will McCoy
Mabel McCoy
Mart McCoy
Robert McCoy
Josh Christy
Family gathers to celebrate Isaac Woodward’s 83rd birthday
The West home on North Broadway hosted a Monday evening gathering to break bread and honor Isaac L. Woodward on his eighty third birthday. Friends and family reported he is in good health and enjoyed seeing his children and grandchildren together.
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Mrs. Gussie West
North Broadway
Office Ready to Hire on Short Notice
The office states it can perform work promptly and is prepared to take on assignments with minimal lead time.
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Att Co Baptist
Christian Ee Ee
Presbyterian Ee
Dalmbert
Rockies
Medical Society Officers
Commissioners’ Court
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