Former Name of Throp Restored in Divorce Case
Mary M. Deem won a divorce decree against Oliver Deem with the court dissolving the marriage and ordering costs against the plaintiff. Mrs Deem was restored to her former name Mary F Throp. Other items note Effie H Meyers petition dismissed, Addie Suttles default, Bert J Lacey vs Alonzo Loyd, Grover W Crise vs Earl Bayless replevin, and trustees of Decatur County Memorial Hospital approving a $80 000 bond for the Nelson Mowrey and Carrie F Mowrey Memorial trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary £. Deem
Oliver Deem
Decateur
Craig
Harry Meyers
Addie Suttles
Carl 5. Suttles
Bert J. Lacey
Grover W. Crise
Earl Bayless
Thos. E. Hamilton
Carlos Harrison
K. L. Adams
M. M. Elliott
Decatur County Memorial Hospital
Nelson Mowrey
Carrie F. Mowrey
Dr Levy Ends Horse Suffering With Humane Act
A horse abandoned near the Goddard school house was treated for days by Dr I B Levy who then euthanized it with a hypodermic as it could not survive. He provided medicine and water at no charge, reflecting his long history as a promoter of humane work and charity. The horse is believed to have been abandoned by gypsies or horse traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Levy
Goddard School House
I. B. Levy
Levy
Leg Breaks When Chain Snaps While Hauling Timber
Harve Griffin of Newpoint suffered a broken leg and injured knee cap when a chain fastened to a tractor hauling timber snapped last evening. One end struck Griffin’s leg below the knee. An X-ray of the knee was taken at Memorial hospital today. Dr. Good of Newpoint treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Griffin
Newpoint
Griffin
Memorial
Dr. Good
Demonstration by Klansmen at Memorial Park Newcastle
Thousands of Newcastle residents gathered at Memorial Park to watch a Klan demonstration led by four to five hundred Klansmen in full regalia. Klan guards kept the crowd back as the event proceeded. Earlier, the group presented $50 to the Newcastle Baptist church to apply toward its building fund.
Local Young Man Aids Duesenberg Prep for 500 Mile Race
Willard Gray son of Mr and Mrs Frank A Gray from near the city works as a mechanic at Duesenberg in Indianapolis and helped inspect the race cars before the 500 mile Indianapolis Speedway Memorial Day event. Seven Duesenbergs were among the ten prize cars highlighting Gray as a skilled mechanic with Purdue University background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Gray
Frank A. Gray
Duesenberg Automobile Factory
Indianapolis
Duesenberg
Indianapolis Speedway
Duesenbergs
Gray
Duesenberg Company
Purdue Uni
G A R Veteran Pris At Shelby Details Veteran Death
Thomas Amos a 132nd Indiana veteran died at his Shelbyville home aged 77. Funeral held at Lewis Creek Baptist Church at 2:30 this afternoon. He married Emily Baines in 1867. she predeceased him nine years. He leaves eight children including Elijah Amos of near Sandusky. He was a coal merchant in Shelbyville for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Amos
132Nd
Indiana Regiment
Shelbyville
Lewis Creek Baptist Church
Emily Baines
Baines
Elijah Amos
Sandusky
Della Sneler Action Dismissed in Support Suit
Three defendants were defaulted by Circuit Judge Craig and one complaint dismissed on plaintiff motion. Della Spencer withdrew her action for support against Harry D Spencer. Other cases: William B Sadler defaulted in divorce action by Mabel Sadler. Robert McKim defaulted after Elva McKim proved service. Earl Bayless in replevin defaulted after proof of service. State v John Suttor liquor case set for next Monday before Special Judge John E Osborn. Beivardary House estate administration filed for appraisement of personal property approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Della Spencer
Harry D. Spencer
William B. Sadler
Mabel Sadler
Robert McKim
Elva McKim
Earl Bayless
Grover W. Crise
John Suttor
John E. Osborn
Beivardary House
Gainesville Streets Cleaned for Oiling
Gainesville residents turned out at six in the morning to scrub and rake streets for oiling. Steve Van Kirk won a hot contest for street commissioner, defeating John Idlewine and Sgt. Harbison. Neighbors promised roles in the next cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gainesville
Steve van Kirk
Steve Vankirk
John Idlewine
Sgt
Harbison
John
Mr. Vankirk
Fine Program Adds To Social Feature Of Event Last Night
The Liberty Baptist church festival on the church lawn drew a large city crowd. A decorated stage, long tables with ice cream and cake, refreshment stand offerings, and electric lighting set a festive scene. The Fleethelyn Concert Co. provided music with Mrs. C. B. Evans and Miss Geneva Robbins among performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Evans
R. C. Kanouse
Martha Robbins
Geneva Robbins
Phelps Electric
Indianapolis Traveler's Ford Smashed Wheels at Walnut Franklin
A Ford coupe owned by a traveling man from Indianapolis struck a curb at Walnut and Franklin streets this morning. The front wheels were smashed after skidding on oil during a turn. Spokes broke on both front wheels. no other damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Walnut
Franklin Streets
Franklin
Sunday School Team Defeats East Enders 12 to 5
The Christian Sunday school baseball team won again in the city league defeating the East Enders by 12 to 5. Paradise Alley beat the Merchants 7 to 3. The next series games are set for next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sto
East Enders
Christian
Merchants
Paradise Alley
Tall Man Seen Trying to Open Sky Light at Zoellner’s
A tall man wearing a hat was seen on the Zoellner Bakery roof attempting to open a skylight on the West side of the square last night. John Zoellner Jr. reported the break in after seeing the intruder escape before police arrived. description remains unclear due to the skylight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoellner
John Zoellner, Jr
Politics and Plowin cartoon on Farm Life front page
A June issue of Farm Life in Spencer Indiana features a front page cartoon titled Politics and Plowin. It shows a farmer on a tractor with radio and telephone gear listening to a U S Senator and saying Make it Snappy Senator as he plows ahead. The caption suggests the idea may become possible someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Indiana
U. S
Memorial in South Park to WWI dead discussed
Anderson Ketchum, chairman of the general committee for the erection of a memorial in South Park, has called a meeting for four o'clock this afternoon in the Court room to discuss further plans. Additional members will be selected by city organizations beyond the existing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Ketchum
South Park
Court Room
Senate authorizes federal probe into nationwide coal strike
The Senate approves a Walsh resolution directing the secretary of commerce to investigate the strike and report promptly on coal supply, weekly production through 1922, forecasted demand to May 1, 1923, price effects now and if unresolved by Sept. 1, actions by government to end the strike, and measures to shield consumers from high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United Press
Senate
Walsh
Mass
Secretary of Commerce
United States
U. S
Noted Philadelphia Surgeon Visits His Mother
Dr. Fred Morris a noted surgeon from Philadelphia visits his mother Mrs. Dora Morris on West North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Morris
Philadelphia, Pa
Dora Morris
West North Street
Three Automobile Loads Leave on Tour of Southern Indiana
T E Day led his Greensburg Methodist Sunday school class of fifteen boys on a day trip through Southern Indiana. They traveled in three cars to view Hoosier scenery, dined on fried fish at Clifty Falls, then proceeded to Hanover for a boat trip on the Ohio River, and planned to return tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
T. E. Day
Prince of All Good Fellows
Hoosier State
Mr. Day
Clifty Falls
Hanover
Greensburg Methodist Episcopal Church
Fortune Telling Gypsy Bands Ordered Out by Police Chief
Three bands of gypsies were ordered to leave the city today by Chief of Police Flint. A woman from one band asked Kehkey Smith for a watch, then for a nickel and 25 cents to tell his fortune. She slipped several bills from his pocket but returned the money after he restrained her. The police suspect the same band that passed through earlier but say this was their first visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Kehkey Smith
South Michigan Avenue
Wright and Bedient Reach Greensburg From Columbus
Bob Wright and Hughey Bedient of Toledo arrived here today from Columbus. They will leave this evening for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wright
Hughey Bedient
Toledo
Columbus
Louisville
Infant Reinke buried at South Park cemetery
Donald infant son of Mr and Mrs Chester Reinke died yesterday and was buried this morning in South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Chester Reinke
South Park
Miss Mary Amanda Dobyns Heads to Lexington Visit
Miss Mary Amanda Dobyns departs for Lexington Kentucky to visit John Dickerson and family tomorrow, planning to stay a short time and enjoy social company and local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Amanda Dobyns
John Dickerson
Lexington, Ky
Graduate Hood Omitted From G H 8 Class List
The list of G. H. 8 graduates omits Rev. Frank C. Hood, a Franklin Presbyterian minister in the class of 1877. The piece notes five colored graduates to date, with Robert Lewis as the first in 1879 who later served as a college professor in Virginia before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H
Frank C. Hood
Franklin
Hood
Robert Lewis
Virginia
Memorial plans delayed to seek public input
A county committee postponed decisive action on World War I memorial plans until the last Friday in June. The meeting at the courthouse, led by Anderson Ketchum, gathered representatives from fraternal, patriotic and business groups to decide on form, funding, and timings, with many urging careful pace and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Anderson Ketchum
Joe Welsh Post
American Legion
South Park Cemetery
The
Legion
Eliza Crisler
Woman’s Relief Corps
Crister
W.R. C
Ketchum
Will Zetterburg
World War Committee
South Park
Will Zetterburz
Woman's Relicf Corps
Daisy McGee
Claude Wyant
Legion Auxiliary
Cora Schwabe
Way Mothers
James Maudlin
Rebekahs
Harry F. Lett
Ministerial Association
M. M. Elliott
Farmers’ Federation
H. W. Tangemann
Harry Robbins
Masons
William McCune
L. P. Dobyns
Knights of Pythias and Business Men’s Association
George Redelman
Knights of Columbus
Nominations by the Democrats Adopt Platform Choices
Indianapolis June 2 The platform committee recommendations were unanimously adopted by the Democratic state convention and nominations began. Dan Link of Auburn was nominated for secretary of state and Robert Bracken of Frankfort for auditor. George Deharity of Elwood for treasurer Joseph Shea of Seymour for supreme court judge Z T Dungan of Huntington for clerk of the supreme court Daniel D McIntosh of Worthington for superintendent of public instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Platform Committee
Dan Link
Auburn
Robert Bracken
Frankfort
George Deharity
Elwood
Joseph Shea
Seymour
Supreme Court
Z. T. Dungan
Huntington
Daniel D. McIntosh
Worthington
Mrs Jane Covert Dies in Spokane Washington
Relatives in Columbus report the death of Mrs. Jane Covert widow of Marsh Covert at Spokane Washington the 72 year old former Columbus resident left there about thirty years ago She was an aunt of Mrs J C Morrison of Hartsville Survived by two sons and sisters and brothers including Mrs Frank Misner Spokane Miss Frances Mahaffey near Waynesburg Elmore Mahaffey Waynesburg and Mrs Emma Anderson Hartsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Jane Covert
Marsh Covert
Spokane
Wash
Covert
J. C. Morrison
Hartsville
Frank Misner
Frances Mahaffey
Waynesburg
Elmore Mahaffey
Emma Anderson
Birth of Paul Robert to Mr and Mrs Ernest Christian
Milford couple Mr and Mrs Ernest Christian announce the birth of a son weighing eight and a half pounds born yesterday. The infant has been named Paul Robert. Mother and baby are progressing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Christian
Milford
Paul Robert
Montgomery Returns to Indianapolis After Business Trip
R. H. Montgomery arrived in Indianapolis this morning following a short business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Montgomery
Indianapolis
Eagles Hold Installation for New Officers
The local aerie of Eagles conducted installation exercises last night for new officers. Installed were Maurice Worland, L. F. Martin, J. H. Tresler, H. T. Whitley, William M Sneil, Albert Shauffer, Maurice Worland, August Binder, and Palmer Young as trustees. Class initiation date set for six weeks from last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iocal Aerie of Eagles
Exerices
Maurice Worland
L. F. Martin
J. H. Tresler
H. T. Whitley
William M Sneil
Albert Shauffer
August Binder
Palmer Young
Woman Convicted of Murder by Arsenic Poisoning
Clara Gibson Carl is found guilty of second degree murder in Shelbyville Indiana for poisoning her husband Frank Carl with arsenic. The verdict carries a life sentence after jurors deliberated overnight. Evidence showed arsenic in Frank and in the bodies of her former husband and his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Clara Gibson Carl
Frank Carl
Waldo Ging
Alonzo Carl
Frank
Robert Gibson
Carl
Carls
Hiawatha
Kas
Gibson
Nelsonville
Woman Organizer Discusses County Farm Work Plans
Delegates representing Decatur county farm women in each township met at McGee and Son's office in the Edkins building to consider employing a woman organizer. The meeting will evaluate utilizing a county organized organizer and plan work for the county. The Farmers Federation meets tonight at the same office to discuss farm work and start plans for the August 24 farmers' picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
McGee & Son
Edkins
Farmer’s Federation
Alfalfa Yield Shines From Greensburg Farm
John W. Ferris of a south Greensburg farm shows a 30 inch cut alfalfa yielding about two tons per acre. He used phosphate and limestone, skipped inoculation, and forecasts four cuts possible this year. Ferris reports strong stock feed value and outperforms previous age crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Ferris
Greensburg
Greensburg Daily News
Ferris
Pig Club Show to Be Held Here in Greensburg
The Pig Club of Decatur county will hold a show in Greensburg on October 13 and 14. A. W. McCracken, secretary, says a contract with the Poland China promotion group guarantees half of a $50 purse for boys and girls who exhibit pigs meeting the rules and register gifts before the show. Ten prizes from $10 to $2 will be awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pig Club
Decatur County
Greensburg
A. W. McCracken
McCracken
Poland
Charles Adams Injured in Freight Car Incident
Mrs. George Adams of This City learns her son Charles Adams was injured yesterday afternoon when he was caught between two freight cars. His mother will travel to Cleves Ohio this evening to be with him. officials say injuries are not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Adams
Cleves
Ohio
North East Street
Cleves, C
Charles Adams
Adamse
Philathen Class Meeting Postponed
The Philathen class of the Baptist church postpones its meeting from next Monday evening to Monday evening June 12. Mrs. Frank Brunton hosts northeast of town and a pitch-in supper will be enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Frank Brunton
Boy Scout Court Opens as Greensburg Troop Names New Scouts
A. F. Mills reports Greensburg Troop No. 1 met in the Y rooms where Calvin Craig and Carl Grouleff earned Tenderfoot status. Next Monday more boys, Surlett Beck Donald Marsh Kendall Armstrong Horace Lowe, plan to take the test as Cadets study Scout law knots and oath. A.Y. Mills also presents a history tracing the movement to Seton Beard Forbush Robinson Chew and Baden Powell and notes the American roots of Scouting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Mills
Boy Scouts
Greensburg
Y’ Rlors
Calvin Craig
Carl
Grouleff
C. H. Ewing
Surlett Beck
Donald Marsh
Kendall Armstrong
Horace Lowe
Scout Movement
Ernest Thompson Seton
Dan Beard
Byron W. Forbush
Arthur
Young Men’s Christian Association
Edgar M. Robinson
Thomas Chew
Federated Boys’ Clubs
Robert S. Laden Powell
Ngland
Boy Scout Movement
Baden Powell
Waldorf-Astoria
Mr. Seton
United States
America
Indianapolis man accused in Greensburg check fraud case
Elmer J. Martin of Indianapolis, to be arraigned in Shelbyville on a charge of passing a bad check, is said to have used fraudulent checks in Greensburg and Shelbyville. He was arrested at his Indianapolis home Thursday and brought to Shelbyville last evening. The latest alleged offense involved a $5.25 check drawn on a Rushville bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer J. Martin
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Martin
Richard Wisker
Rushville
Mike Darlington Injured In Fall From Cherry Tree
Mike Darlington injured in a fall from a cherry tree while picking fruit at his North Anderson street home Tuesday morning. He suffered acute injuries and received treatment from a local physician after being unconscious briefly. He had felt unwell since the accident and was up and around until this morning. Visitors in town include Mrs. H M Kuhn, Mrs. Sarah Grudd, and Mrs. Payne Comstock visiting Miss Sue Kemble and Mrs. Belle Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Dalington
North Anderson Street
Mr. Dolington
H. M. Kuhn
Lebanon
Sarah Grudd
Waldron
Payne Comstock
Kansas City, Kan
Sue Kemble
Belle Campbell
North Broadway
Pinch of Coal Strike Will Be Felt in Supply Shortage
United Press report from Washington on June 3 states industrial activity will curb within weeks due to coal shortages. Government experts estimate supply will dip below 25 million tons, affecting smaller utilities first while railroads hold larger reserves. Production and consumption figures are given, with current stock at 32 million tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington, D. C
Local Methodists Set Fall Sessions in Greensburg
The Indiana M. E. Conference plans an annual session in Greensburg likely starting September 13 based on a bishop’s letter. bishops will confirm June 21. A general committee meeting is scheduled at E. J. Hancock’s home to begin preparations with speakers and music planned. Bishop Leete is expected to preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
M. E
Greensburg
F. D. Leete
E. J. Hancock
North Franklin Street
Leete
Decatur County backs Riley Memorial Hospital move
The Decatur County Medical Society adopted resolutions endorsing the Riley Memorial Hospital project. The measures urge building a hospital for crippled children in Indiana to prevent deformities and reduce state costs, with Greensburg officials signing the document on June 2, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Memorial Hospital
Decatur County Medical Society
Indiana
Greensburg
C. R. Bird
P. E. Clark
Mrs McKell Recovers After Fall At West Sheridan Home
Mrs Charles McKell sustained fever bruises and a badly sprained ankle from a fall at her West Sheridan Street home yesterday. She is reported today to be recovering nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McKell
West Sheridan Street
In Memory of Leeda Osting 1919 Mourning Note
In memory of our loving wife and mother Leeda Osting who passed away June 4, 1919. We watched her suffer day by day and could not give relief. In our hearts her memory lingers sweetly tender fond and true. There is not a day dear mother that we do not think of you. Husband and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leeda Osting
Robber Snatches Watches From Poe Jewelry in Rushville
A highwayman broke a window at the Poe jewelry store in Rushville at 2 45 this morning and escaped with three wrist watches valued at seventy five dollars. Night watchman Denny pursued but was unable to stop the thief who used a glass shattering ruse to slip away. Mrs Mary Jackson is visiting her son John L Jackson at St Paul this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe Jewery
Rushville
Denny
Mary Jacson
John L. Jackson
St Paul
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Throp
Memorial Park
Pris
Shelby
Della Sneler
Wright
Bedient
Reinke
Democrats
L. F. Martin Worthy
Mike Darlington
Paul R. Mallon
Decatur
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