Death of John Kanouse 85 Germantown Resident
John Kanouse 85 of Germantown near St Paul died at 1230 am after nine months with paralysis. He leaves a widow eight sons and three daughters including George Waldron James Tilden William Shelbyville John Frank Indianapolis Elmer Clarksburg Orville Burney and daughters Mary E Shaner Elizabeth Shaner Christina Chandler plus a brother William Kanouse Marietta and sister Lydia Reed Kansas. Funeral Sunday at 10 am Union Chapel with Rev Swain officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kanouse
Germantown
St. Paul
George
Waldron
James
Tilden
William
Shelbyville
John
Frank
Indianapolis
Elmer
Clarksburg
Orville
Burney
Mary E. Shaner
Elizabeth Shaner
Christina Chandler
Sandusky
William Kanouse
Marietta
Lydia Reed
Kansas
Union Chapel
Swain
Anglers Plead Guilty After Lake McCoy Bass Haul
Game Warden Cecil R. Gilpin interrupted a late afternoon fishing party at Lake McCoy mostly from Rush county. Those with bass fined and costs totaling 22 dollars each. Joseph Grise Roy Beavers C W Brooks and Vernon Brooks pleaded guilty. P S Smith a Yorktown guest faced the same fate. Contested lake status noted as private enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil R. Gilpin
Lake McCoy
Rush County
A. S. Creath
Joseph Grise
Roy Beavers
C. W
Vernon Brooks
Smith
Yorktown
Thousands Rendered Destitute by Tulsa Race Riot
Definite plans to build homes for the thousands of negroes left destitute by the burning of the negro quarters are under way in Tulsa. Business leaders will erect as many houses as needed quickly, with a plan to clear debris and replace dwellings costing 500 to 1000 dollars each. The death toll remains at three, with no new bodies found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Grinstead Reports New Job in Ohio Hotel
Everett Grinstead formerly of the News staff arrives safely and takes a position at a hotel in Warren Ohio. He praises the city and the hotel, calling it a good establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinstead
Ohio
Everett Grinstead
Warren
Arrest of pair after woods rear Dalbert residence
Patrick Darmody and Mrs. Dora McGinn were arrested yesterday afternoon in the woods behind the Dalbert residence for association. They were brought before Mayor Jenkins. no action will be taken until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Darmody
Dora McGinn
Dalmbert
Jenkins
Salesman Arrested for Embezzlement in Shelbyville Incident
Paul Evans of Indianapolis, an automobile accessories salesman, was arrested yesterday in Shelbyville on an embezzlement charge by Automatic Mist Co. of Indianapolis. Evans claimed the company owed him commissions and deposited $20.80 as settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Evans
Indianapolis
Shelbyville
Automatic Mist Co
Evans
Jersey Cow Gilderoy dies from lead poisoning
Gilderoy of Meadowbrook, a top quality Jersey cow owned by John H. Parker, died yesterday from lead poisoning after reportedly eating white lead from a paint bucket. The animal, once improving after veterinary treatment, succumbed to convulsions and died shortly after grazing. The loss is described as significant by local Jersey enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilderoy
Meadowbrook
John H. Parker
Jersey
Purchasing sows for pig club contest
County Agent J. C. Ireland with J. B. Morgan and Prof. A. W. McCracken traveled to Johnson County this morning to buy Poland China sows for the pig club contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Ireland
J. B. Morgan
Prof
A. W. McCracken
Johnson County
Franklin College to Hold June Commencement Week
Franklin Indiana June 3 Dr Allan K Foster of New York City will deliver the commencement address on Wednesday June 8 The week opens June 5 with the annual missionary sermon by Dr Charles A Brooks of New York An alumni program is planned for Monday evening Fred R Owen a 1896 Franklin graduate will speak and Mrs Mary Hall Selby a 1901 graduate will read a poem The regular exercises begin at 10 am Wednesday with honorary degrees to be awarded including Doctor of Divinity to A J Vining A M McGuire and Frank B Bachelor and LL D to A P Brigham and W P Dearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hall Selby
Sherman
Wyoming
A. J. Vining
Toronto
Canada
A. M. McGuire
Chicago
Frank B
Kalamazoo
Mich
A. P. Brigham
Colgate University
W. P. Dearing
Oakland City College
Oakland City
Ind
Knights of Pythias Booster Night Returns Next Week
Last night was a booster night at the K of P lodge with one member attaining Esquire and four advancing to Knight. Plans outlined to elevate ten more members next Thursday evening. Ice cream and cake served. refreshments to follow. Officers elected for the term: Phil Stapp C C, C J Butler V C, Will Little Prelate, Closs Sanders M A L, Wayne Ainsworth I G, Will Schorling C G, B H Kirby M of W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Lodge
Esquire
Phil Stapp
C. C
C. J. Butler
V.C
Will Little
Closs Sanders
M. AL
Wayne Ain
Infant Robert Lines Dies After Surgery in Indianapolis
Robert Lines infant son of Mr and Mrs Marshall Lines died at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis about one o clock this afternoon following an operation in the city. Survived by parents grandparents and great grandparents all of Downeyville area with relatives listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lines
St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis
Robert
Marshall Lines
Lewis Lines
Ed Stewart
Elmer Shellhorn
Downeyville
Five Acre Corn Contest Deadline Nears in Indiana
June 15 marks the last day to enter the five acre corn contest. entrants must join the Indiana Corn Growers Association and report to Charles Lines treasurer and led by Everett Lanham secretary. Dr H N Oldham won 100 bushels per acre last year, with Frank Robbins and M M Carter earning silver medals for over 85 bushels. County must appropriate 25 dollars before state recognition of this year’s event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavelle Hamilton
Everett Lanham
Charles Lines
Decatur County Corn Growers’ Asociation
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
H. N. Oldham
Frank Robbins
M. M. Carter
Postmaster General Prepares to Fill Rushville Vacancy
Rushville post office faces a vacancy as G. P Hunt’s term ends July 21, 1921. An examination for the role has been announced in Washington. Hunt began his service on July 1, 1913, with earlier appointments and a held over period to ease reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville
Hunt
Washington
G. P Hunt
Charles A. Frazee
Greensburg Man Completes Two Years Work In One
Ralston Gray, formerly East End school principal, finished two years of study at the University of Illinois while only two years’ worth of credit earned. He carried 60 hours this past year, equating to two years of work in one. The faculty chose him as one of six undergraduates for Phi Delta Kappa, joining other selections limited to faculty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston Gray
Phi Delta Kappa
Greensburg
East End
University of Illinois
Miss Onelia McCracken Dies at an Old Age
Funeral arrangements are to be announced later for Miss Onelia McCracken aged 738. She is remembered in the community and is noted in local obituaries as a historic figure.
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Onelia McCracken
Funeral Notice for Miss Onelia McCracken at Forest Hill
Miss Onelia McCracken aged 78 died this afternoon at 1 30 at the home of her niece Mrs Fred Fletcher in Forest Hill after a four week illness. She is survived by one brother James of Oklahoma and a sister Miss Hannah who died May 22. Funeral arrangements were not made at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onelia McCracken
Fred Fletcher
Forest Hill
James
Oklahoma
Hannah
Intruder Steals $28 From Miss Murphy After Break-In
Miss Stella Murphy awoke in her West Sheridan Street home to a crouching intruder who fled after she ordered him out. Only $28 in cash was taken from the dresser purse. a silk handkerchief left on the chandelier served as a souvenir. No clues or identification were reported.
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Stella Murphy
Alonzo Murphy
West Sheridan Street
Miss Murphy
Greensburg motorman recovers from injuries
Cortez McGee of Greensburg, I. & C. motorman, is nearly recovered from a leg injury suffered Wednesday evening in a collision at London. His westbound car and an eastbound car collided due to brake failure, shaking all passengers but causing no serious harm. Ralph Platt and Harry Anderson were conductors on the respective cars. Frank McClellan was the other motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez McGee
London
Ralph Platt
McGee
Harry Anderson
Frank McClellan
Burglar Identified as Suspect in Two East Town House Breaks
Mrs. John W. Owens of East North Street woke at 12 30 am to find a burglar near her bed. He fled when discovered after entering through a screen window and stole sixty cents from her dresser. Police believe the same man then entered the Murphy home a few hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Owens
East North Street
Summer Weather Brings Comfort to W R C Meetings
The West Riding Christian Church reports no horrors from summer heat after installing two large electric fans. Last night’s meeting was lively with seven new members elected and four applications received.
Benz Moves to Batesville for Permanent Home
Joe Benz former Chicago White Sox star pitcher will settle in Batesville. He buys his father's meat and stock business share and will team with brother Mike who has ran the business. Reported he will pitch for Batesville baseball team this season after recovering from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benz
Chicago White Sox
Batesville
Mike
Benz
Milroy Press Editor Confined by Typhoid Fever
Dewey Hagen editor of the Milroy Press and several other weekly papers in the vicinity is seriously ill at home with typhoid fever. He is confined to bed and analysts expect it will be several weeks before he can resume work.
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Dewey Hagen
Milroy Press
Rush County Personal Property Assessment Drops Sharply
The Rush county personal property assessment fell from 11,298,705 to 8,580,965, a decrease of 2,717,740 this year, reflecting a substantial reduction in taxable property.
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Rush County
Eleven for Manslaughter in Knox Case
A Knox circuit court jury discharged after over eighteen hours of deliberation in the case of Cecil Burkett eleven charged with the murder of Benny Slaven seven. Prosecutor Dilts said the trial would be revived in the October term with similar evidence.
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Knox
Ind
Cecil Burkett
Benny Slaven
William Pentecost
Dilts
Horse wounded by unknown shot near Mt. Pleasant
Thomas Young of Mt. Pleasant reports his horse was struck by a bullet last night. The wound was found this morning by Young, a veterinarian was summoned, and the bullet remains unfound. Young suspects accidental firing by local frog hunters around 10:30 PM. recovery is considered possible.
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Thomas Young
Mt. Pleasant
Governor Declares Laws Effective May 31
Governor McCray issued a proclamation stating that all laws passed by the last legislature without an emergency clause would take effect at 5 p.m. May 31. Wells county clerk receipts confirm distribution of laws completed at the proclaimed effective date, matching legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
McCray
Wells County
Former Pastor in Arizona Seeks Return Home
Dr. E I Laktue former Methodist pastor writing from Ajo Arizona says Dr FE LaRue now in Arizona recovering health and serving a mission hopes to return to his old home and friends later. The copper country town of Ajo faces slow business amid market woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. T. LaRue
Methodist Church
Arizona
C. C. Morrison
E. I. Laktue
Ajo
Decatur County Boy In Tulsa Race Riot
Eugene Banta and wife of near Clarksburg report their son in Tulsa Oklahoma was on the police force one night during the race riot but was relieved by state troops after a fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Banta
Clarksburg
Tulsa
Okla
Wright Shuts Down St. Paul in Toledo Showdown
Robert Wright of Westport pitched to five hits and two runs as the home Toledo club defeated St. Paul 9 to 2. Wright did not allow more than one hit in any inning, improving to four wins this season as he held the visiting American Association squad in check.
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Robert Wright
Westport
St. Paul
Instruction in Dramatic Art at Mrs Harwood’s Studio
Reading and dramatic art lessons offered for children and adults by Mrs Ollie Harwood located at 415 West Walnut Street. Contact details not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Harwood
West
Walnut Street
Property transfers listed for three city lots
Alexander Porter transfers a city lot to Minnie Porter for 3000 dollars. Katherine Huber transfers a city lot to A. W. Mc Cracken for 2750 dollars. Eliza J. Burton transfers a city lot to Jesse Shepherd for 30 dollars.
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Alexander Porter
Minnie Porter
Katherine Huber
A. W. McCracken
Eliza J. Burton
Jesse Shepherd
James Hastings Luke McLuke Dies at 53 in Cincinnati
James S. Hastings known as Luke McLuke of Enquirer fame dies at a Cincinnati hospital at 53 after an appendicitis operation and relapse. He served on the Cincinnati Enquirer staff for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Hastings
Luke McLuke
Enquirer Fame
Cincinnati
Hastings
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
County centennial planned for May 14 1922 celebration
Rotary committee to meet with county commissioners to seek formation of an official centennial celebration group for Decatur county. The date May 14, 1822, marks the county’s birth, and a county historical society once formed may be revived to support events as in past centennial efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Decatur County
Board of Commissioners
Rotary Committee
John F. Russell
G. G. Welsh
E. C. Jerman
State of
Indiana
Third National Bank
J. F. Russell
L. D. Braden
N. C. Schlemmer
Frank Rankin
Jethro Meek
H.H. Mount
Heavy Rain Triggers Arkansas River Flood In Pueblo Colorado
Denver reports the Arkansas River rose after heavy rains flooding Pueblo with millions in damages and four deaths. Communications to Pueblo were cut as rain continued across eastern Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas River
Pueblo
Colorado
Denver
Colo
Arkansas
Columbus youth on trial at Shelbyville
Ross Graham a 19 year old Columbus native son of Professor Samuel Graham is on trial in Shelbyville for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Irene Weakley after a car collision eight months ago. The vehicle he drove was struck by a Big Four train and Emily New sustained a broken arm while Graham and Harry Everroad escaped unharmed. Graham is a Columbus High School graduate who earned top honors in a large class.
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Ross Graham
Samuel Graham
Columbus
Shelbyville
Irene Weakley
Graham
Emily New
Harry Everroad
Hope
the Columbus High School
Tractor and Cultivator Exhibit Outer Public Square
A Fordson tractor pulling a two row corn cultivator gave an exhibition run around the public square today. The man on the cultivator steered the tractor with reins, similar to handling a horse team. The display impressed observers and was hailed as a new wrinkle in up to date farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fordson
Prowlers damage Bruner home screen on North Lincoln
Police were called to the Bruner residence on North Lincoln Street around two this morning after Mrs Bruner woke to a noise at the window. Nails were found removed from the porch screen, with no burglars located inside the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinstead
Malcomb Bruner
Lincoln Street
Carl Gentry Returns to Indianapolis After Weekend with Relatives
Carl Gentry came back to Indianapolis today following a weekend spent with relatives. He was accompanied by family members and described the trip as pleasant and relaxing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gentry
Indianapolis
Danville Editor W R Jewell Dies at 83 in Indiana
William Rae Jewell 83 longtime Danville editor and Republican figure died at his Danville home after a long illness. He served as postmaster under five presidents, led 72nd Indiana regimental histories, and was a beloved chaplain and speaker in Greensburg for six decades. He was born August 7, 1838 in Taylorville Kentucky. He married three times and left a legacy in law, arts, and politics.
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Indianapolis Star
W. R. Jewell
Danville
Ill
Greensburg
William Rae Jewell
Joe Cannon
Jewell
Arthur
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Mr. Jewell
Taylorville
Indiana
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Ben Franklin
Courier
Dick Thompson
Butler College
Indianapolis
Indiana Volunteers
Oliver P. Morton
Army of the Potomac
7Th Indiana
Butler
Ind
Lafayette
Cannon
Cannon Paper
Tist
Wilder Brigade
John T. Wilder
72Nd Indiana
Seventh Indiana
Ira G. Grover
M. C Welch
Col. Welch
Orville Thomson
Seventh Regiment
Chaplain Jewell
Republican Committee
Homes for Destitute Negroes to Be Built in Tulsa
Tulsa business men will construct homes for thousands of destitute Negroes made homeless by this week’s race riot. Relief efforts were organized and most evacuees had left the detention camp at the fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Fair Ground
Marriage License Issued for Feldman Lemmerding Pair
County Clerk McKay issues a marriage license to Edward B. Feldman and Miss Clara B. Lemmerding. The ceremony is planned for Wednesday morning at the Mill House Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKay
Edward B. Feldman
Clara B. Lemmerding
Millhousen Catholic Church
Greensburg Boy Completes Auto Course
James J. Cowan has completed his course at Rahe Auto School in Kansas and has accepted a position in St. Joseph Missouri. His nephew George Co., a World War II veteran, served overseas and earned a commission as lieutenant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Cowan
George Co
Rahe Auto School
Kansas
St. Seph
George
Murder Conspiracy Tied to Insurance Claim In Warsaw
Witnesses recount acts by Virgil Decker 18 prior to Leroy Lovett 20 being buried after a murder. Decker allegedly collected $20,000 on an insurance policy. Fred Lovett 15, Leroy’s brother, says Virgil invited him for a late night auto ride and he woke to find his companion gone after sleeping in an empty house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Ind
Virgil Decker
Leroy Lovett
Evi
Virgyl Decker
Fred Lovett
le Lovett
Lovett
Virgil
Aged Resident Zeigler Dies After Illness Near Kingston
Mrs. Louisa Zeigler aged about unknown years died at home southeast of Kingston Friday evening after a long illness. Survived by husband Henry and several children Edward William Anna and Sophia Glidewell. Funeral at home Monday afternoon at 2 conducted by Rev. John Henry Noblesville then Kingston Cemetery. Friends asked to omit flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Zeigler
Henry Ziegler
Kingston
Chris
Edward Zeigler
Zei Place
William
Anna
Sophia Glidewell
Colo
John Henry
Noblesville
Kingston Coytery
Flower
County Agent Ireland May Report Highlights Travel and Activity
May report shows 797 miles traveled and 79 percent of miles in county. Ireland visited 57 farms and spent 23 days in the county, wrote eighty-five letters, submitted forty-nine newspaper articles, and had 112 people visit the office. Fifty-eight people called by phone as government publications were distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Purdueversity
U. S. Department
Birth announcement for Ethel June Blackmore
Mr and Mrs James Blackmore announce the birth of their daughter Ethel June weighing six pounds The infant arrived as Mr Liam D Carson of Indianapolis Jr visited the home The Carson family has ties to the Blackmore farm and the Indigo Light Company in Indianapolis Velma Barclay of Newport is noted as the mother before marriage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blackmore
Liam D. Carson
Indianapolis, Jr
Ethel June
Carson
Blackmore Farm
to-Light Company
Indianapolis
Marti
Velma Barclay
Newpor
Fire department extinguishes West M Street waste basket blaze
The fire department was called at about 8 30 P M to the home of Michael Conner on West M street where a waste paper basket was on fire. The blaze was extinguished before arrival and no damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Conner
West M Street
Chicken theft at Lain Kirby farm prompts loss report
Thieves pried open the hen house at the Lain Kirby farm north of town and stole about thirty chicks. The birds were moved from a different coop and no suspects are named in the report. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs William Roszell hosted a family dinner celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary with guests including Miss Mary Parson of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Roszell
John Roszell
East Washington Street
Mary Parson
Cincinnati
Roszell
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Knights of Pythias
Murphy
Mitroy Press
Rush CO
Burkett
Ora
Thos. Young
Decatur
Bob Wright
Prowlers
Bruner Home
OLD Seventh
Greensburg Boy
Kull
Fire Department
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