Large Force Of Volunteer Clerks In Decatur For Draft Cards
County officials led by Sheriff Charles Beeson Deputy Clerk Fred Smith and Dr I M Sanders spent all night compiling Decatur precinct conscription figures only finishing at dawn Another 13 volunteer ladies will prepare duplicate cards and likely complete work tomorrow Registrations fell short with 1 292 offered instead of about 1 800 Exemptions totaled 772 including aliens and declarents Many average excuses ranged from cold feet to health issues and a father of eight seeks exemption within the law’s age limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of War Registration
Charles Beeson
Fred Smith
I. M. Sanders
Decatur
Smith
Decatur County
Officers Answer The Call To Colors In 1861 Style
Greensburg lodge No. 36 F and A M voted 25 to the Red Cross and 25 to the Y M C A war fund. The lodge mourns two late grand officers lost to the war and notes D A Batterton as longtime secretary and Claude Wyant as retired junior warden. N C Schlemmer trains at Fort Harrison. The group recalls a Civil War era test of membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge
Red Cross
Y. M. C. A. War Fund
D. A. Batterton
Claude Wyant
N. C. Schlemmer
Burney Baptist Church Plans All Day Rally and Dinner
Public attention centers on an all day meeting home coming and basket dinner at Burney Baptist Church next Sunday. Col Earl Gartin leads Sunday school with music from Burney choir and Rev Harry Bell hopes former pastors and members join in. Local women prepare ample meals drawing a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney Baptist Church
Burney Orchestra
Earl Gartin
Harry Bell
Burney Church
Decatur County
Burney
William Menkhause Dies of Appendicitis at Rushville
William Menkhause twelve year old son of Mr and Mrs John Menkhause died at Sexton sanitarium Rushville from appendicitis after a brief illness. Parents were with him at death and had traveled there early that morning. Body taken to their home at McCoy's Station. funeral arrangements pending at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian
John Menkhause
Sexton Sanitarium
Rushville
William
McCoy’s Station
Moth Recognized by Miss Snively as Rare Crescopia
Miss Anna Snively identified a large moth left for study as a crespocia, an uncommon local sight. She notes the female specimen eats voraciously as a larva then lays eggs as an adult, and mentions Smithsonian records of her prior study. The silk is reputedly exceptionally strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Powell
Anna Snively
Miss Snively
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
India
Threshermen Meet in Decatur County Saturday Afternoon
A gathering of Decatur county threshermen will convene at city hall Saturday afternoon at 1 50. The event invites the public and farmers, with speeches expected from MacQuinty of Indianapolis W Newson of Elizabethtown and J F Baker of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
MacQuinty
Indianapolis
W. Newson
Elizabethtown
J. F. Baker
Kendall Family Telegram Reports Son’s Return Home
Mr and Mrs Curt Kendall receive a telegram from their son Wilbur in Syracuse New York stating he will reach home tonight amid news of his grandmother’s serious illness. No time given for furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curt Kendall
Wilbur
Syracuse
New York
Memorial Day Observance by Red Men June 24
The local order of Red Men designates Sunday June 24 as Memorial Day. They will attend morning services at the Christian church. Rev. F Z Burkette will preach. In the afternoon they march to South Park Cemetery to decorate graves with flowers and miniature flags and Rev Burkette will give the memorial address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Christian Church
F. Z. Burkette
South Park Cemetery
Burkette
Red Men Elect Officers in Pequannock Lodge
Pequannock Tribe of Red Men No 185 held a large meeting and elected officers for the term. Sachem Ollie Martin Senior Sagamore Ernest Clemmons Junior Sagamore John Evans Prophet Joseph Renegar Trustee W S Harvey Representatives George Smith Frank Murdock Joseph Renegar William Snell alternates W S Harvey Link Beeson Charles Dowdle District Deputy Joseph Luchte Also noted Miss Lucy Long, a city high school domestic science student, served dinner for the Precinct 7 registration board and is praised as an excellent cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pequannock Tribe of Red Men
Sachem
Ollie Martin
Sagamore
Ernest Clemmons
John Evans
Joseph Renegar
W. S. Harvey
Great Council
George Smith
Frank Murdock
William Snell
Link Beeson
Charles Dowdle
Joseph Luchte
Lucy Long
Our City High School
Registration Board
Local Socials and Notes Include Colorful Civil War Era Echoes
Waldron hosts Mrs. Jennie Dickey in honor of her return to Ohio as Charley Edwards from Indianapolis registers for military service as Greensburg’s sole colored recruit. Paul Marlow, cavalryman in Douglas Arizona, mails Jane Shirk a badge saying Uncle Sam means business. Bees swarm a West Washington Street home. Charles F. McCoombs and Stella Mae Keller obtain a marriage license in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith Lowe
Cyrus Newton
Waldron
Betty Christy
Jennie Dickey
Coshocton
Ohio
McCoy’s Lake
Charley Edwards
George Edwards
West Washington Street
Indianapolis
Uncle Sam
Charley
Greensburg
Jane Shirk
Paul Marlow
17Th
U. S. Cavalry
Douglas
Arizona
Paul
John Marlow
New Augusta
Marion County
Charles F. McCoombs
Detroit
Stella Mae Keller
Community Shifts and Visitors Around Burney
Local residents report a flurry of weekend activity as Frank Alexander ships hogs and several families visit Burney. Travel includes Oscar McClintic and companions, Howard Dean and family, and the Galland clan. A funeral in Forest Hill drew Odd Fellows, while Thomson Davis works on a nearby pike and Rev. Watkins preaches after vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Alexander
Charles Elliott
Burney
Virgil Moore
Elkhart
William McClintic
Flatrock
Jay Davis
Frank Allen
Forest Hill
Perry Elliott
Vernal Klinsch
Liberty
Howard Dean
Carl
Freddie Luther
Oscar McClintic
Friend
Huber Moore
Elvin Gartin
Don Webb
Thomson & Davis
Rev
Watkins
Hartsville
Charles Galland
John Burney
Dale Cooner
Rugby
W. B. Miner
Purse Found After Ad In The Review
Mrs Ronald Keillor lost a purse Saturday afternoon with 15 in paper money and change. She placed a three-time lost ad in The Review. The purse was found this morning and the ad was stopped. It pays to advertise in The Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Keillor
Mallie Martin Caught Mowing Lawn By Neighbors
Mallie Martin caused excitement among neighbors and friends when seen mowing his lawn, violating the rule that his wife should do the yard work. After a delay he admitted the act was a breach, declaring it would not happen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malyvin Martin
Marvin
Martin
Mallie
Alvin Anderson Buys Big Warm Farm Near Letts
A farm sale near Letts transfers 160 acres on the Range pike from Robert E. Lawson to Alvin R. Anderson. The property includes two residences, barns, and outbuildings with productive soil. Purchase price is $21,600. possession set for September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Habig
Robert E. Lawson
Alvin R. Anderson
Range Pike
Anderson
Sheriff Beeson's Homecoming After Car Theft Probe
Sheriff Charles Beeson returned from La Belle Missouri after locating a stolen Indiana car driven by two thieves. The fugitives fled toward Tapelle and Ewing but were tracked by deputies. the vehicle was towed to La Belle for repairs before returning to Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beeson
la Belle
Missouri
Bees Oe
Tapelle
Ewing
Hoosever
Sheriff Beeson
John Hayes
Beeson
LaBelle
Burney
Yester
Hayes Aims for Burney After Stay, Reports Say
The article notes Mr. Hayes staying on and plans to have his car ready to resume home travel today. It is believed he will reach Burney by Thursday this week unless serious accidents occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hayes
Burney
Petition to build viaduct at West Washington crossing
County Attorney Lee Tremain files with the Indiana Public Service Commission a petition on behalf of Decatur County to compel railroad companies to construct a viaduct at the West Washington street crossing. The county would pay one quarter of construction costs, railroads three quarters, with safety improvements to prevent recurring fatalities and injuries. The commission’s approval is anticipated to reduce accidents and protect residents and livestock in the west and south parts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Tremain
Indiana Public Service Commission
Board of Commissioners of
Decatur County
West Washington Street
Public Service Commission
Tremain
Officers Elected for Society 15 in Sandusky Meeting
A Sandusky meeting of the Red Cross Society 15 elected officers: President Mrs Ed Meek Vice President Mrs J D Knox Secretary Mrs Horace McDonald Treasurer Henry Goddard The group will meet again a week from next Sunday and arrange for special speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Red Cross Society
Ed Meek
J. D. Knox
Horace McDonald
Henry Goddard
Greensburg association discusses cluster lights funding
Greensburg Business Men's Association met in the secretary’s office with President Dille presiding. The auditing committee reported books correct and the secretary and treasurer’s accounts were on file for inspection. Committee reports noted cluster light equipment arrived and funds will be collected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Business Men’s Association
Lathrop
Dille
Harry Boyd
G. G. Welsh
Dowden
Will Ehrhardt
John Cosmas
Homer Meek
John J. Puttmann
J. L. Sidener
Robert St. John
Robert E. Huffman
Will Haas
D. W. Weaver
Pierce Edkins
Isaac Iserige
L. D. Braden
Charles Daimbert
Walter Crisler
Sam Bonner
J. van Pelt Woodfill
J. W. Beck
Tra Clark
D. A. West
C. P. Corbett
Roy Kanouse
Will Scherling
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James Givan
Irvin Robbins
Will Cumback
T. M. Mozingo
Ira G. Grover
Adams
Downeyville
St. Paul
Clinton
Clay
Milford Pe
Burney Sandcreek
Letts
Harris City
Jackson
Sardinia
Belle Grange
Marion
Millhousen
Hazelrice
Layton’s Mill
Fugit Re Ee
Clarksburg
St. Maurice
Saltcreek
South
William Menkhause
Anna
Burkette Speaker
John Reed
Jacob Theis
Mr. Reed
Mally Martin
Magef
West Side Square
St. John & Guthrie
Ree
Louisville
Chas. C. Stoll Coil CO
Alvin Anderson
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