Decatur Court Session Records 1822 Old Proceedings
The Decatur Circuit court met at the house of Thom ricks on East Central avenue in April and October 1822. Indictments for assault led to fines and the formation of local court organization by Martin Adkins and John Fu with Sheriff William Ross.
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Decatur
Redding
Decatur County
Patrick Hodson
Isaac Parnail
William Jop
Lodwick Cook
Matthias Red- David Stout
Abraham Miller eKay McCarty
Martin Adkins
John Fu
J. Jennings
Ary H. Talbott
Wiliam Ross
Bot
Eli A. Hopkins
Talcott Signea
Thomas Hendricks
William
WTLERVILLE BOY TAKES HIS LIFE
McDowell aged nineteen of Butlerville Jennings County took his life Monday by tying a revolver with a string and discharging it. Relatives thought he had gone hunting until the gunshot was heard. The young man had been distressed for several days and a funeral was held at Butterville. Charles Anderson of Sardinia attended as a county relative. He was regarded as of good habits and well thought of in the community.
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McDowell
Butlerville
Jennings
Butterville
Charles Anderson
Sardin
Man Missing From Town After Stock Preparations
Hampton, 38, long employed by Frank Sefton, disappeared at dawn while returning from stock preparations three miles outside town. A search found no trace. his wife and three children remain. no clear cause or motive emerged. Gov ken and other details unclear.
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Hampton
Frank Sefton
Thempton
Kene
Jemnieton Business Profile Shaped by Indianapolis Today
A fragment notes Jemnieton as a business profile in Indianapolis today, highlighting its role in local commerce and community activity. The readable portion points to a business presence influencing the urban economy.
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Jemnieton
Indianapolis
Boys Returned to Their Homes
Louis Schafetz, 14, and Ernie Kelinholz, 13, of Cincinnati who ran away were picked up by Sheriff Harry Braden and sent back to Cincinnati on the 1.07 train this afternoon. Braden received a call from Cincinnati to send the boys home and meet them at the train. They had been en route to Chicago when detained.
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Louis Schafetz
Ernie Kelinholz
Cincinnati
Harry Braden
Mr. Braden
Chicago
Loiterers Given Work Chance After Court Hearing
Five men held on loitering and train riding charges appeared before Mayor Jenkins. G. W. Vincent of West Virginia was released and headed to Cincinnati for aid. John Berry of Cincinnati, 62, said lack of work due to age motivated his actions. John Minyx of Louisville sought court permission to telegraph for release funds. Charles O'Donnell of Piqua and William Willis of St Paul were offered road work instead of state farm detention.
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Jenkins
G. W. Vincent
West Virginia
Cincincinnati
Ncip
John Berry
Cincinnati
Vincent
Berry
John Minyx
Louisville
The
Hamilton
Charles O'Donnell
Piqua
William Willis
St. Paul
State Farm
Waldron home trustees plan expansion and fund drive
The Delos Thompson home for aged women at Waldron met in semi annual session. The building committee was told to add several rooms to the home and Miss Jessie Eubank was named state manager of a fundraising campaign to enlarge the endowment and extend the institution’s service.
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Delos Thompson Home For
Waldron
Board of Trustees
Jessie Eubank
Aged Woman Dies East of Town at 78
Mrs. Margaret Maple Littell aged 78 died yesterday at her Smiths Crossing home seven miles east of Greensburg. Widow of E. R. Littell she leaves son Dr. Willis Littell of Cambridge City and daughter Mrs George Kercheval of Indianapolis. She had lived with family until April and will be buried at the home with Rev. A. H. Pitkin officiating at 1:30 Thursday afternoon.
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Margaret Maple Littell
Smith’s Crossing
Greensburg
E. R. Littell
Willis Littell
Cambridge City
George Kercheval
Indianapolis
Rev
A. H. Pitkin
Adams Social Notes Prompt Quiet Day Visits
Mrs. Albert Boling spent the day with friends in Adams. Mrs. Edna Taylor and her son Harry spent the day with relatives in Adams.
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Albert Boling
Adams
Edna Taylor
Harry
Predicted Strike Over Railroad Wage Cuts
Labor leaders gathered in Cincinnati after eleven unions vote overwhelmingly for a strike over a 169 million dollar wage cut. They expect a possible national railroad shutdown as machinists boilermakers and other workers prepare ballots due June 30. They compare payroll losses to railroad profits and urge public opinion to back the workers.
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Lawrence Martin
United Press
Cincinnati
United States Railroad Labor Board
B. M. Jewell
American Federation of Labor
Samuel Gompers
Jewell
William Johnson
Mechanists’ Union
Labor Board
Wheat Harvest Commences Today in Indiana and Texas
In Vincennes Indiana fields the first wheat harvests began as the season opens. Labor Secretary Davis announced emergency efforts to recruit farm hands nationwide, with employment offices opened to deploy workers across the wheat belt. Harvesting has started in Texas and will move northward, with daily wages from 5 to 4 dollars and board.
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Vincennes
Ind
Knox County
Indiana
Washington
Labor Department
Davis
Texas
Wert to Visit Indianapolis Guests of Cham bers
S. S. Wert left this morning for Indianapolis to spend several days as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Aldo Chambers.
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T. S. Wert
Indianapolis
Aldo Chambers
Mrs Will Stevens And Daughter Visit Capital
Mrs Will Stevens and her daughter Miss Elizabeth spent the day in the capital sightseeing and attending events, enjoying a brief official visit.
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Will Stevens
Elizabeth
Capital
Southern Indiana Baseball League dissolves after meeting
The Southern Indiana Baseball League ended after a meeting at the Eagles hall this afternoon. A vote of 4 to 3 favored the present organization, but a final message announced its dissolution. Greensburg has scheduled games in town against Shelbyville on June 11, Brookville on June 18, and Batesville on June 25.
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Southern Indiana Baseball League
Eagles’ Hall
Greenwood
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Brookville
Batesville
Hinder Service by Phone Calls During Greensburg Fire
Citizens delaying fire alerts by ringing phones hinder Greensburg operators. Last Saturday at the Model Laundry fire on West Sheridan street many lines were tied up as bystanders inquired about the blaze. Officials urge residents to refrain from calls until after the alarm and to allow the telephone to reach those needed for firefighting.
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Greensburg
Fire Department of Fire
West Sheridan Street
Triplettes Bid To Reunion At Newcastle
The Campbell triplets twelve year old sons of Walter Campbell and wife receive an invitation to the third annual twin reunion at Memorial Park Stop 40 Honey Bee Newcastle Indiana. The event on Sunday June 11 1922 will feature prizes for youngest and oldest pairs and a full all day program. Guests are asked to bring well filled baskets and twins are urged to attend.
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Campbell
Walter Campbell
West of Town
Newcastle
Memorial Park
Honey Bee
Indiana
Caroline Coffin
See
Ind
Bernelle Turner Visits Adams Resident Family
Bernelle Turner returned to her home in Adams after a few days visit with Mrs. Edna Taylor and family on East Main Street.
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Bernelle Turner
Adams
Edna Taylor
East Main Street
Greensburg Night Places Offer Regular Prayer and Local Venues
In Greensburg this week residents can attend regular weekly prayer services at Elks and Haymakers venues while cultural options include South Side Theatre and K. of P. Theatre.
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Elks
Haymakers
South Side Theatre
K. of P. Theatre
Indiana Forecast: Partly Cloudy and Warm
The forecast for Indiana calls for partly cloudy and unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with continued warm temperatures.
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Indiana
Robbers Try Forced Entry At W H Robbins Wholesale
Robbers using a heavy tire tool and fire attempted to force entry through the front door of the W. H. Robbins wholesale grocery house between two and daybreak. The lock was not fully forced and employees found no stock missing. Police suspect local culprits or a passing railroad crew. no clues to identities exist. Three months earlier the firm was robbed of cigarettes and a Buick car was stolen from Privett garage.
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W. H. Robbins
Albert Jacobs
Thomas L. Johnston
Johnston
W. S. Johnston
Privett
Cincinnati
Glick Testifies in Federal Auto Theft Case
James T. Glick, a city restaurant proprietor, testified in federal court as a defendant in the auto theft ring case. He described lending money to Humbert, taking a Hudson car as collateral, and helping sell cars for an alleged Chicago-based operation. Cross examination touched on Humbert's alias Paul Renner and further associations. Mr. and Mrs. Wyant and Mrs. Sandig visited Franklin to see Ed Ware.
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James T. Glick
Andersen
Chicago
Indiana
Tennessee
Glick
Charles K. Bagot
Anderson
Humbert
Hudson
John
Homer Elliott
Paul Renner
Amn
Flags Burned as Confederate Veteran Ordered Out of Town
Confederate veteran J H Griffin aged about 76, born in Belfast 1844, was told to leave after a Confederate flag tied to the Louisiana Tigers was torn down and burned on courthouse steps. Griffin claimed Civil War service and Spanish American War service, but provided no papers. he headed to Cincinnati at 1 07 p m amid World War I vets escort.
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J. H. Griffin
Louisiana Tigers
Griffin
Belfast
Ireland
Smith
Bull Run
Shiloh
Port Hickey
Vicksburg
Rock Island
Second Louisiana Artillery
Taylor F. Meek
Frank Marlin
John Boy
J. C. Barbe
Brumfield Turter
West Court House
Cincinnati
U. S. Navy
Rainbow
Atlanta
Bakers Meet at Rushville in Indiana Association
About fifty bakers from zones 12 and 13 of the Indiana Bakers Association will meet in Rushville on Wednesday evening June 14. The gathering includes speakers Eugene Quigg of Richmond, president of the state association, and A L Taggart of Indianapolis after the dinner. The zones cover Decatur Shelby Fayette and Rush counties.
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Indiana Baker’s Association
Rushville
Decatur
Shelby, Fayette
Rush
Eugene Quigg
Richmond
State Association
A. L. Taggart
Indianapolis
Local Indiana University grads announced today
Three students from Decatur county receive diplomas at the memorial commencement. Ira B. Hamilton earns Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Finance and led the Indiana chapter of Sigma Chi. James H. Meyer graduates from the law school after notable debating activity. Miss Myra Murphy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mason Murphy, contributed to college publications during four years at Eis.
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Indiana University
Decatur County
Ira B. Hamilton
James H. Meyer
Newpoint
Myra Murphy
Hamilton
Indiana
Sigma Chi
Meyer
Miss Murphy
Mason
Men's Club Meets Tonight at Church Basement Luncheon
The Christian church Men's Club will meet in the basement at 6:39 tonight for the final season luncheon. All church members and friends are invited to hear Rev. Frank E. Davidson of Indianapolis speak. A fee of 25 cents covers a fifty-cent meal.
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The
Christian Church
Frank E. Davidson
Indianapolis
Bond Debt Is Retired Today in City Finance
City officials retired a bonded debt of 6500 tied to the 1912 issue for the high school site. Bonds, due at once, were funded under the Mendenhall administration. Site purchased from Orlando Doles. city clerk Walter Crisler and City Attorney Hamilton oversaw the retirement.
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Mendenhall
Orlando Doles
Walter Crisler
Hamilton
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Wtlerville
de McDowell
Margaret Littell
Son
Labor ‘Dept
Bulletin
Telephone Company
Thomas
Triplettes
Reunion
ROB Robbins
C. F. Wyant
Frank Sandig
Franklin
Ed Ware
John H. Griffin
Bakers
Masons
Kessingsite
Kessing
Franklin Street
Nelson Mowrey
Temple Committee
Do. F. Wyant
D. W. Weaver
Locke Bracken
R. C. Se
Masonic Temple Association
J. W. Rucker
W. C. Pulse
I. D. Braden
O. M. Evans
H. L. Gaines
W. C. Ehrhardt
Greensburg Lodge
Highes Point
E. F E. Doles
J. C. Crews
D. W.weaver
Orlando Delos
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