Wayne County Promises Solid Support at Sixth District
Delegates Sam Bonner Charles Woodfill Jas Ray Polk Thomson and A M Willoughby attended the Sixth district Republican convention at Rushville with the Bonner car arriving as the decisive ballot named R N Elliott of Connersville after Wayne county cast 31 votes for Elliott on the eighty third and eighty fourth ballots. The gathering united behind Elliott with speeches from Elmer Bassett Geo Barnard and Will Houch urging his election and a Wayne county delegate pledging full Republican strength for a strong majority at Fort Harrison and in statewide contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bonner
Charles Woodfill
Jas. Ray
Polk Thomson
A. M. Willoughby
Rushville
Bonner
Wayne
R. N. Elliott
Connersville
Walter Possett
Elliott
Ed Warfel
Richmond
Fayette County
Youll
Elmer Bassett
Shelbyville
Geo. Barnard
Newcastle
Will Houch
Greenfield
Mr. Elliott
Wayne County
Byram Robbins
Fort Harrison
Old Wayne
Rudolph Leeds
Review Representative
Tvight
Men urged to back pastors in church work by Rev C B Jones
Rev C B Jones of the Baptist church addressed the Y M C A Bible Club last night on Men and the Church urging men to support pastors and church work. He noted a Greensburg visitor’s remark about the shortage of men in church audiences and cited local counts showing about seventy percent women. The session marked the year’s end with a June 29 gathering when women will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. M. C. A. Bible Club
C. B. Jones
The
Baptist Church
Greensburg
Mr. Jones
YMCA Makes Visitors Feel at Home, Says Union City Man
A letter from O. A. Bartholomew of Union City praises the Greensburg YMCA for making traveling men feel at home during a month’s stay. The note highlights the organization’s value to locals and outsiders alike as a welcoming institution for young men away from hotels and bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Greensburg “Y
Joplin Promoter Promotes Fairhope Mine Stock
M M Kline of Fair Hope Mining Co. promotes stock in Joplin Mo. mine run by Col James Worth’s Indiana connections. He cites ore potential six miles from Joplin, 13 acre claim, 3 to 5 million tons undeveloped, and a $60 000 capitalization seeking $20 000 to fund machinery with repayment before dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Kline
Fairhope Mining Co
Joplin
Mr. Kline
Col
James Worth
Indiana
Fairhope
The
County Treasury
Otis Hernd Beats Robins to 153 Acre Farm Near Horace
Otis R Hernd, living five miles south of St Paul, bought George G Robbins 153 acre farm a half mile west of Horace from the Robbins estate through A Habig real estate agency. Purchase price 14435 dollars. Myriad and family plan to move to the new farm about September first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Habig Real Estate
George G. Robbins
Horace
Otis R. Hernd
St. Paul
Myriad
Indiana D.A.R. Knits for 500 Sailors on Battleship Indiana
The Indiana D.A.R. chapter is organizing war relief knitting for the crew of the battleship Indiana. Four items are planned vin wristlets mufflers sleeveless sweaters and helmets. Helpers will receive yarn and instructions once the order arrives, with notices given through panels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mrs George Smith Injured In Slip On Milroy Porch
Mrs George Smith aged about fifty living with her son Wilbur Smith at Milroy broke her right arm below the elbow and sprained her right wrist when she stepped onto slippery stones in the back yard. The ground was slick and the stone skidded throwing her down. She has lived with her son and daughter in law since her husband’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Wilbur Smith
Milroy
Veteran Railway Postal Clerks Deserve Liberal Pension
Bushnell, a visiting veteran postal clerk who joined in 1882 argues for pension inclusion for long serving railway post office workers. He notes the hazardous nature of their job and compares retirement rights to army and navy personnel, urging recognition on a pension roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bushnell
Uncle Sam
Army
Navy
Intermediate Girls Class Surprise at Sunday School
The Christian Sunday school intermediate girls class staged a surprise yesterday morning. Members impersonated officers: Superintendent Miss Lucy Long, Secretary Miss Mercia Burkette, Treasurer Miss Mary Applegate, Leader of Singing Miss Ruth Burkette, Announcements Miss Margaret Griffith. The room was bright with flowers and a flag drill was performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Sunday School
Lucy Long
Mercia Burkette
Mary Applegate
Ruth Burkette
Margaret Griffith
Funeral of Mrs. Emma Worland Held at Milford
The funeral for Mrs Emma Worland wife of County Commissioner Charles Worland was held in Milford Christian church this afternoon at 2 o clock Rev F Z Burkette officiating The 54 year old widow died after a lingering heart illness at 9 o clock Saturday morning She leaves her husband three sons Edward of Ohio Clarence and Raymond and three daughters Mrs Edward Miers Mrs Mary Pumphrey and Mrs Alma Salter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma W. Worland
Charles Worland
Christian Church
Milford
F. Z. Burkette
John Davis
Near Westwort
Worland
Edward
Ohio
Clarence
Raymond
Edward Miers
Mary Pumphrey
Alma Salter
All Day Meeting at Burney Baptist Church Draws Crowd
Burney Baptist Church hosted an all day meeting with Rev. H M Bell of Scottsburg delivering the morning sermon and Rev. W A Pavy of this city giving the afternoon message. The event fostered fellowship, old friendships, and a noon repast in the church parlors. James G Robbins of Horace, aged 88, was among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mor’ S
Burney Baptist Church
H. M. Bell
Scottsburg
W. A. Pavy
James G. Robbins
Horace
Soldierly Reverie at Fort Harrison Captured in Sun
Writings by Hector Fuller in the Sunday Star praise a regular US Army officer commenting on the boys in camp at Fort Harrison. A veteran officer, who has served from Cuba to the Philippines, notes the discipline and rhythm of a marching company and the varied backgrounds of soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector Fuller
Telus Whapu
Porto Rico
Philippines
Africa
Cadet officers inspire zeal in three month army plan
A speaker praises the rapid officer training program for Norwegians and Americans, calling it a bold experiment in military science. He argues the cadets’ serious bearing and enthusiasm show life has become highly meaningful, foreseeing a potential historic impact on soldiering.
Frederick R Eck Dies in St Paul at 29
Frederick R Eck aged 29 died at his St Paul home Saturday afternoon after a lingering tuberculosis illness. He leaves a wife and daughter, parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Eck, a brother and three sisters. Formerly with Nordyke Marmon at Indianapolis he spent most of his life in St Paul. Funeral at 2 pm tomorrow with burial by St Paul lodge Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick R. Eck
St. Paul
Joseph Eck
Nordyke & Marmon Machine Works
Indianapolis
St. Paul Lodge Knights of Pythias
Fred Eck
Registration Board Opens Office For Voter Registration
The county registration board in the courthouse began daily operations to register about 9 000 to 10 000 voters for the upcoming September special election to choose delegates to a constitutional convention. A. M. Willoughby and Frank Burszell lead the effort with daily hours 8 am to 5 pm through August 28, excluding Sundays. Clara Willoughby was the first woman to register, and John F. Goddard the first man. notices will inform voters and marriages or divorces will not bar voting with proper certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tur
Registration Board
Commissioners
A. M. Willoughby
Frank Burszell
Womnon
Clara Willoughby
Anna C. Goddard
John F. Goddard
First Women Register to Vote Noted in Local Report
A Registration Board member filled a blank to help but did not sign his name and a renowned newspaper man did likewise. Clerks must scrutinize filings closely. Anna Davis is identified as the first colored woman to register, and Mrs. Jackson of Sandusky is the first rural woman to state she desires to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Davis
Jackson
Sandusky
Death of Mary Allen Watson at 81 in Des Moines
Mrs Mary Allen Watson aged eighty one died at her daughter Mrs I C Kendall home last evening at 1130 after a two weeks illness of pneumonia and heart trouble She had been ill for a long time but confined to her bed only two weeks She leaves two daughters Mrs Kendall and Mrs E B Griffith of Mason City Ia and two sons Arthur and Winfield Watson of Des Moines Ia Mrs Kendall will accompany the body to Joliet this evening for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Allen Watson
I. C. Kendall
Kendall
E. B. Griffith
Mason City
Arthur Watson
Winfield Watson
Des Moines
Buy Your Liberty Bond to Help Your Country Now
A call to citizens to purchase Liberty Bonds before the June 15 deadline. It argues bonds are gilt edged assets likely to rise in value and urges widespread participation, describing a chain of small investors each buying modest amounts to show broad support. It emphasizes national duty and partnership with Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Uncle Sam
Local Residents Travel for Church Aid and Family Visits
Westport based residents including Mrs Anna Ross and Mrs John Morris journeyed to Greensburg for Ladies Aid sewing for the Red Cross. Mrs Mary Gartin and grandson Ernest Burk visited Newcastle to see her daughter Mrs Fred Eddleman. Mrs Ina Aynerson returning to Madison with her mother Mrs Matilda Trend. Allen Beagles and wife in Greensburg. Elderly John Cunningham about seventy fell while fishing on Sandcreek injuring his hip and staying with nephew Ed Cunningham. C F Welsh and wife of New Marion visit their son Dr C F Welsh and wife. Frank Cromwell and family visit C P Johnston and family in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Ross
John &. Morris
Greensburg
The
Baptist Church
Red Cross
Mary Gartin
Ernest Burk
Newcastle
Fred Eddleman
Ina Aynerson
Madison
Matilda Trend
Allen Beagles
John Cunningham
Sandcreek
Here
Ed Cunningham
C. F. Welsh
New Marion
Frank Cromwell
Ohio
C. P. Johnston
Fire destroys Powell truck cargo near Shelbyville
A Powell & Son garage truck carrying Theodore Palmer’s household goods caught fire about three miles past Shelbyville while returning from Indianapolis. The dresser drawer caused matches to ignite, burning furniture, carpets, and rugs worth 300 to 500 dollars. truck valued around 709 dollars. Palmer and Powell suffer a combined loss near one thousand dollars, with the driver rescuing only a sewing machine, a library table, and a rocking chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell & Son
Lucian Clemons
Indianapolis
Theodore Palmer
Kessler
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Clemons
Powell
Palmer
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C.b.jones
Jim Worth
Otis Hernd
George Robbins
U.S. S
Charles W
Gad
Fred R. Eck
Mary Allen
Watson
Westport
Bs Sa
Gray
Childrer
Louisville
Big Four
John BE. Osborn
Frank Hamilter
Osborn & Hamilton
Exdmana
East Side Public Square
R. J. Russell
Morris Store
Greenspurg
J. F. Goddard
J. W. Craig
Goddard & Graig Attorneys At Law
MRS
C. C. Lowe
Agency
Lfe
Reliable Company
North Franklin St
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