DePauw Commencement Graduates Record Largest Class
Ed Day and family attended DePauw University commencement where 138 graduates formed the largest class. Notable honorees include Miss Mabel Day and James Gowdy Watson. Ambassador Aimaro Soto received the Bachelor of Laws degree, marking his fourth degree from DePauw. Donations toward a new building surpassed two hundred thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Day
DePauw University
DePauw
Mabel Day
James Gowdy Watson
Rushville
United States
Watson
Aimaro Soto
Costs Big Money in County Budgets and Roads
A semi annual settlement by the Auditor and Treasurer shows county operations cost large sums. Gravel road bonds burden townships, with DOT estimates at 259 867 95 and annual figures near 500 thousand, totaling about 700 640 for the year with miscellaneous business. Rev R M Scott of Molton preached at Westport Christian church last night and will preach again tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barie
Leaner Texine
Eallistay
R. M. Scott
Molton
The
Christian Church
Westport
Frank Donnell Emerges as Favored Leader for Greensburg Republican City Committee
The Greensburg Republican City Committee eyes Frank Donnell as the leading candidate to replace Da Batterton as chair. Donnell is widely known, respected, and seen as unaligned with factional elements, with a track record in war-work campaigning and business-minded leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican City Committee
da Batterton
Frank Donnell
Donnell
Greensburg
Comin
Three Prominent Railroad Men Visit Greensburg
J J Gilchrist and C E Burrows both road foremen of engines on the Chicago division passed through Greensburg today on east bound train No 9. The engineer in the cab was Ben Miller. Greensburg and Decatur county claim several railroad men who hail from the area and consider Greensburg their home.
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J. J. Gilchrist
C. E. Burrows
Chicago
Ben Miller
Greensburg
Decatur County
Gilchrist
Jackson Township
Burrows
Cuba Zorger
James Leggitt
Indianapolis
Veteran Gomes Back to Town
George Stackhouse of Marshalltown Iowa arrived today to Greensburg for the first time since 1869. A Civil War veteran who enlisted in 1862 in the 68th Indiana, he later moved to Illinois then Iowa. He noted the courthouse park grove and large maple trees, planned to visit Napoleon and relatives for several days.
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George Stackhouse
Marshalltown
Iowa
Greensburg
James Stackhouse
Summa
68Th
Indiana
East Washington Street
Ilinois
Stackhouse
Court House Park
Napoleon
Jeremiah Wagner
Mr. Stackhouse
Humane Society Members Act After Animal Cruelty Incidents
The report details two yesterday cases where a dove was run over on West Main Street and a stray dog was dragged, both needing euthanasia by Dr Levy. Society members are urged to report abuse to Charles Eordmann or Joseph Strasburger and join via secretary Miss Cora Johnston, with about sixty members.
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The
Humane Society
West Main Street
Dr. Levy
Levy
Charles Eordmann
Joseph Strasburger
Cora Johnston
Balfour Hailed Y M C A War Aid in Letter
British Foreign Minister Arthur James Balfour praised the Young Men's Christian Association for its work at battle fronts and French prison camps in a letter to Alfred E. Marling. He commended the U S backed expansion of Y M C A activities and expressed hope for a large fundraising effort for the British army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur James Balfour
America
Alfred E. Marling
Young Men’s Christian Association
France
United States
Figures reveal war registration card work completed
The force of assistant clerks aiding County Clerk Fraley and Deputy Fred Smith finished duplicating the war registration cards at 8 o clock last night. Officers commend the thorough work by the ladies, and a table shows ages under the conscription act special provisions. Supt. C. E. Lockhart of the Odd Fellows' Home made a business trip to Lawrenceburg today.
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Fraley
Fred Smith
Supt
C. E. Lockhart
The
Odd Fellows’ Home
Lawrenceburg
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham Remedies for Recovery
Mrs Jennie Moyer of Lima Ohio reports displacement health issues improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and using Sanative Wash. She a former midwife of seven years recommends the remedies to other women before birth and afterward.
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Lima
Quio
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie Moyer
North St
Ohio
Death of J T Cunningham at Martinsville
Richard Ray Hamilton received a telegram at noon announcing the death of his uncle J T Cunningham at his Martinsville home at 10 this morning. Heart trouble caused death. he was about 68, born in Mason Ohio. He lived in Greensburg after reaching manhood, ran hardware and implement business with Brutus Hamilton, retired 20 years ago, then moved to Martinsville to work in banking, retired five years ago. Married in 1904 to Blanche Carson of Cincinnati. one son Richard, 12, survives. Body to be taken to Mason Ohio for burial Sunday afternoon.
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Richard Ray Hamilton
J. T. Cunningham
Martinsville
Mason
Ohio
Greensburg
Brutus Hamilton
Blanche Carson
Cincinnati
Richard
Cunningham
Will Thomas Cuts Cows Tongue in Gainesville
In Gainesville yesterday evening Will Thomas clipped the end of his cow's tongue while feeding clover hay. He was operating a chopping box and knife when the cow reached for the feed. The injury will inconvenience the animal but is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Will Thomas
Gainesville
Thomas
Will
Christianity and War in the Christian Nations
A Camden pastor reflects on reconciling Christianity with World War I. The essay questions whether European governments claiming Christian virtue uphold “Thou shalt not covet” and “Love thy neighbor” amid war, noting deception and conflict as outcomes of departing from Christian principles.
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Turkey
Japan
Camden
Christian Teaching Blamed For War Over Autocracy and Power
Camden Record argues that warfare arises when autocracy and lust for power replace justice and democracy. It cautions against blaming Christianity for war and instead faults those who wilfully depart from its teachings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Government Bond Safety and Liberty Loan Policy
The government raises money by taxation and bond issuance. A U S Government bond is a printed promise to repay with interest, backed by the nation's wealth and taxing power. Liberty Loan Bonds of 1917 offer tax exemption, safe investment status, and a right to exchange at par for higher interest bonds later in the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Breach of Trust Lands Two Officers in Odd Swap Stunt
Night Policeman Harry Lacey and Policeman John Louden plotted to swap duties. Louden supposedly patrolled while Lacey fished for five hours. Lacey returned empty handed and was confronted by Louden who demanded fish. Lon Rader is later caught by Louden and Lacey in Oklahoma patch activity.
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Harry Lacey
John Louden
Louden
Lacey
Norry
Lon Rader
Lon
Oklahoma
Lonnie
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Mga
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Pinkham
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Iduay
Martins
Ville
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