Council Postpones Street Improvements Action
The city council adjourned after a caucus postponed definite action on three street improvements to Broadway and Franklin north of the railroad and unimproved sidewalks. Guy Guthrie was reelected school trustee for another term. Patrolman Hood resigned and James Hack appointed successor.
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S Grinstead
Charles Hood
Guy Guthrie
Taxi and Transfer Committee
Red
Special
Comtmits
Hood
James Hach
Police Department
Ice
Council
Mittee
Doles
Guy “Pe
Breach in Ranks of Baptists Widens as Factions Seek Power
A growing rift in Baptist circles widens as factions contend for influence within the denomination. A Commoner figure emphasizes staunch biblical devotion while Fundamentalist and Conservative factions clash over leadership and direction.
Conservativ e Baptists clash at nation al convention in Indy
Conservative Baptists fight for control as the national convention opens in Indianapolis. Dr J C Hasse and Dr Massee lead the hard shell faction against radicals led by Fosdick and Padelford. Massee says conservatives have only ten percent of committee power. The all day meeting June 25 features Beveridge speaking on The Bible as Good Literature followed by a basket dinner and music.
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Carl Victor Little
United Press
Cadle Tabernacle
Indianapolis
Ind
J. C. Hasse
Boston
Massee
Baptist Church
Conservaties
Harry Emerson Fosdick
Frank Padeford
New York
Ofice
L. D. Hamilton
C. F. Markland
Clarksburg
Hamilton Grove
Albert J. Beveridge
S. S
C. E. Kincaid
Decatur County Sunday School Association
America
Hatton Wife Sues Divorces Over Abuse and Alimony
Iva Hatton files for divorce from Roy Hatton in Circuit Court alleging violent assault in the face causing injury and failure to provide. They married Sept 14 1918 and separated Sept 3 1921. She seeks $500 alimony. her complaint cites temper, curses, and late nights and a 500 dollar personal property stake.
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Iva Hatton
Roy Hatton
Matton
Boy Hurt After Fall From Roller Near Adams Farm
An 18 year old McIntire boy driving a team to a roller on Robert Davis farm two miles southwest of Adams was seriously injured when he fell, struck by a weight rock. Dr. M A Tremain treated him at the scene.
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McIntire
Robert Davis
Adams
M. A. Tremain
Flag Triumph Vision for Peace and Liberty
A patriotic proclamation extols the U S flag as a symbol of liberty and justice. It declares national strength in independence and vows to end war, asserting the nation will lead morally and arbitrate among nations. The piece closes with a hopeful exhortation for the flag to wave.
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Jong May
First outside donation for Decatur county Civil War memorial
Mrs Eliza J Crisler gratefully receives the initial gift from Westport resident Mrs George Daniels for the Decatur county Civil War memorial. Daniels's father Willis Griffey and brothers Pleasant and Anderson Griffey served in the 123rd and 7th regiments, with Griffey captured at Petersburg in 1864.
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Eliza J. Crisler
Decatur County
George Daniels
Westport
Willis Griffey
Co. G
Pleasant
Anderson Griffey
M. C. Welsh
Petersburg
Andrew Williams Dies at Hartsville After Long Illness
Andrew Williams son of Richard and Dorcas Dunn Williams died at his Hartsville home after a long illness of paralysis. He left four children Lena Galbraith John W Elza E and Susie Thorpe and was married Oct 30 1867 to Eliza Woodruff of Jackson township. Fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren survive. Funeral at M Church in Hartsville at two p m Friday with Rev J M Huddleman officiating.
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Andrew Williams
Richard and
Dorcas Dunn Wiliams
Fall Fork
Hartsville
Eliza Woodruff
Jackon Township
Lena Galbraith
John W
Elza E
Susie Thorpe
Williams
Clay Township
Methodist Church
J. L. Perry
Nancy McClintic
Kurney
Feliz Williams
Martha Evans
James
Mary Mitchell
Louise Pumphrey
John
Minerva Smith
Decatur County
J. M. Huddleman
Avery Machine Ready for Duty
The city council received a road scarifier from the Avery Co and set it up for action. Mayor Myron C. Jenkins announced a thorough workout tomorrow with an Avery operator training a local man. The machine is touted to make Greensburg streets resemble boulevards.
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Avery Co
Myron C. Jenkins
Avery
Greensburg
Legion 10 Give Series of Dances at Eagles Hall
Next Tuesday night at Eagles hall the American Legion post will start a series of dances under the Legion social committee. Chaperones include Mrs. Dowden Johnson Emmert Seitz and Sanders. Greensburg Jazz provides the music. Mary Lois Meek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Homer Meek, was released home after mastoid operation at Vincent hospital and is reported progressing well.
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Eagles Hall
American Legion Post
The
Legion Permanent Social Committee
Charles Dowden
Maud Johnson
Len Emmert
Fred Seitz
I. M. Sanders
Greensburg Jazz
Mary Lois
Homer Meek
Vincent Hospital
County Court 99 Years and October Term
The October term 1823 in the Decatur circuit court opened with a two day session. Hon W W Wick presided, aided by Associate Judges Martin Adkins and John Fugit. Admission of several out of county attorneys noted as usual. The page ends with admissions of Wm R Morris from Ohio and others, continued on page six.
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Decatur
W. W. Wick
Martin Adkins
John Fugit
Judge Wick
Perea
Wm. R. Morris
Ohio
Daniel B. Wick
Calvin Fletcher
Wil
Intercept Auto Tour Sought to Find Missing Persons
Indianapolis police used wireless broadcasts to locate a touring party headed to Los Angeles. Kenneth Alvin, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Alvin, traveled with the party after separating from Mr and Mrs Bud Duncan at Terre Haute.
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Bud Duncan
Los Angeles
Kenneth Alvin
Indianapolis
Ind
Michael Alvin
Great Eastern Hotel
Cal
Terre Haute
St. Louis
Alvins
Duncans
Greensburg 100 Today Name Chosen for Decatur County Seat
One hundred years ago Greensburg was selected as the county seat of Decatur County on 160 acres donated by Thomas Hendricks and John Walker. Officials did not celebrate the anniversary as Greensburg grows into a strong healthy Hoosier city and continues forward.
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Greensburg
Decatur County
Thomas Hendricks
John Walker
Cnty
Where to Go in Greensburg Tonight
Weekly listings show regular prayer services at Elks Haymakers South Side Theatre and K. of P. Theatre in Greensburg. Community venues offer ongoing events and performances this evening.
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Greensburg
Elks
Haymakers
South Side Theatre
K. of P. Theatre
Indiana Fair Weather Outlook Sees Little Temp Change
Forecast for Indiana Fair tonight and Thursday shows minimal temperature variation with steady conditions. A high pressure pattern maintains stable air mass and light winds across the region. Low visibility or precipitation is not anticipated in the near term.
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Indiana
Tabernacle Sought for Methodist Conference and Honeywell Meetings
The town reconsiders erecting a tabernacle for the September Methodist conference and a Honeywell evangelist series. A Tuesday meeting will gather conference committee church representatives and Honeywell delegates to discuss the plan.
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Honeywell
Cave-in on East Main prompts permit rule shift
A cave-in on East Main in front of Robert St John home raised danger for traffic after a sewer connection left an uncovered hole. A councilman said heavy loads could have caused injuries and city action may require permits before tearing up streets for water sewer or gas connections with owners billed for repairs.
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East Main Street
East Main
Robert St. John
Jenkins
Police Dispel Ghost Mystery At Masonic Lodge House
Neighbors and passersby were alarmed by noises at the Kes sing home now owned by the Masonic lodge. Police found the “haunt” was created by wiring from windows and a closet to simulate a ghost. The feat ends the ruse used by the promoters.
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Kessing
Masonic Lodge
Flint
Craig Decrees Three Divorces in Local Court
Judge John W. Craig granted three divorces. Carl J. Suttles won a separation from Addie Suttles with a two year remarriage ban. Mabel Sadler obtained a divorce from William B. Sadler and had her maiden name restored as Mabel McWilliams. The third divorce went to Mrs. Mary Robison, the costs paid by plaintiffs.
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John W. Craig
Carl J. Suttles
Addie Suttles
Mabel Sadler
William B. Sadler
Mabel McWilliams
Mary Robison
Fire Laddies Invited to State Convention in Indianapolis
Greensburg fire chief Fred Boyle receives invitation from Indianapolis state fire marshal Newman T. Miller to attend the state firemen’s convention in Indianapolis June 18 to 20. The program features a strong schedule with apparatus displays and firefighting instruction. Miller expects a large turnout and asks that Boyle send as many assistants as possible.
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Fred Boyl
Greensburg
Newman T. Miller
Indianapolis
Boyl
Miller
Bryan stumps nation for God against ape-ism
Williams Jennings Bryan travels the country delivering a religious appeal to Baptist conservatives. The banner mission labels evolution as a threat and frames Bryan as arguing for divine guidance in politics while denouncing Darwinist ideas.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Williams Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Radt
Minstrel Cast Planned for Regional Showings
The American Legion Frolic and Minstrel troupe, which played in the city this spring, has been invited by North Vernon Batesville Laurel Osgood and Rushville to perform the show elsewhere. June 28 is set for a performance in Osgood. Due to strong local demand the troupe will rehearse soon to fill engagements.
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American Legion
North Vernon
Batesville
Laurel
Osgood
Rushville
Legion
Pleads Guilty to Wet Charge in Circuit Court
Carlos Meeke of Milroy was fined $5 and costs after pleading guilty to public intoxication. He admitted being intoxicated at Hillsdale last Sunday night.
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Carlos Meeke
Milroy
Hillsdale
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