Local social notes from Greensburg and nearby towns
Ed Ricketts and wife and Mrs. Bar aba Golay visited relatives in Greensburg Sunday. Frank Sefton and wife entertained at dinner. Chas Clemons and family and others attended graduation exercises in Franklin. A D Martin left for Corinth Ky upon word of a dying relative. Hilmer Dwenger and family spent Sunday at St Maurice. Ethie Waybright and family visited Marion Callons at Clarsburg. Janie Martin visited her sister Mrs Guy Root. James Taylor and family were at Oldenburg Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Ricketts
Baraba Golay
Greensburg
Frank Sefton
Wfe
A. D. Martin
Corinth
Hilmer Dwenger
St. Maurice
Ethie Waybright
Marion Callons
Clarsburg
Janie Martin
Guy Root
James Taylor
Earl
Oldenburg
Columbus clergy to address Edinburg conference next week
Rev. George Murphy of Columbus will give a major talk at the Seymour District Conference of the Methodist Church to be held in Edinburg Monday and Tuesday. Other speakers include George R. Grose of DePauw University and Dr. Henry S. French of Philadelphia. Local Methodists plan to petition to keep Murphy in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
George Murphy
Methodist Church
Seymour District
Edinburg
Murphy
George R. Grose
DePauw University
Henry S. French
Philadelphia
L. T. Freeland
Seymour
Sessons
Greeksburg
Local social notes from Laurel area gatherings
Allen Freeman and Firman Tarplee attended the Masonic lodge in Laurel Monday night. Alma Linville and three others were guests of Mrs. Gertie Wilson Friday afternoon. Frank Tarplee returned to Indianapolis after visiting relatives here. John King and family visited the Phillips family Sunday from Williamsport. Ethel Wilson spent Friday afternoon with Jack Wilson. Dorothy Tarplee was a supper guest of the Humphreys near Springhill. Ed Parker and family visit Bud Parker at the Tarplee home. Katie Rosenberry and daughter Ruth of Clarksburg visited relatives here earlier in the week. Several from here attended an all day meeting at Wesley Chapel Sunday. Lillie Johnson of Edinburgh spent Monday with Grace Tarplee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Humphrey
Near Springhill
Ed Parker
Bud Parker
Alien Tarplee
Katie Rosenberry
Ruth
Clarksburg
Wesley Chapel
Lillie Johnson
Edinburg
Grace Tarplee
Farmer Adjudged Cragmont Subject
William Hampton, once employed on Frank Sefton’s farm, was taken to Memorial hospital after wandering from his home near Greensburg. Doctors declare him a Cragmont hospital subject. He is 38, married with three children. authorities will move him to Madison next week once papers arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hampton
Memorial Hospital
Cragmont Hospital
E. T. Riley
P. M. Bentle
I. M. Sanders
Mr. Hampton
Frank Sefton
Frank Evans
Greensburg
Madison
Mrs Dauderman Guest Of Bardelmeier Family
Mrs Mary Dauderman of Livingston Illinois visits her sister Mrs J R Bardelmeier and family at the Presbyterian manse. Mr and Mrs Frank Lucker and Mrs Wilbur Linville were guests Wednesday of Mrs Albert Clark. Jean Bonner Meek of Irvington is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Meak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ©. Dauderman
Livingston, Ill
J. R. Bardelmeier
Presbyterian Manse
Frank Lucker
Wilbur Linville
Albert Clark
Jean Bonner Meek
Irvington
Aanile
Gallentine Seeks Reduced Child Support In Court
Walter Gallentine files counter affidavit in circuit court claiming illness and lack of funds explain missing seven dollar weekly support for wife Mary Gallentine and their child. He asserts no property beyond a life interest in 66 acres in Jackson township and asks court to cut payments to five dollars weekly and extend payment deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Gallentine
Mary Gallentine
Gallentine
Jackson Township
Flacius M. Beck
Memorial Services Planned by Knights of Pythias Lodges
Knights of Pythias in two county lodges announce memorial services next Sunday one at 1 30 pm near St Paul with speaker William T Zetterberg of Greensburg and grave decorations for deceased members then at 3 30 pm in Westport with an appropriate address by Zetterberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Near
St. Paul
Westport
Knights of Pythias
St. Paul and Sulphur Hill K
William T. Zetterberg
Greensburg
Knights
Publc
Westport K
Plodge
Local Baptists Plan Attendance at Northern Convention
Local Baptists announce travel to the Northern Baptist convention in Indianapolis from June 14 to 20. Special half to one third fare incentives are offered with certificates from pastors. Rev. I. C. Overman distributes certificates. Leaders expect a vital meeting on creedal statements international peace and the New World Movement campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
I. & C. Traction Co
I. C. Overman
New World Movement
Northern Baptists
General Board of Promotion
Paradise Alley Defeats East Benders in City League
Paradise Alley defeated East Benders 4 to 2 at Eagles park yesterday afternoon. Frank Loyd pitched for Paradise, holding East Benders to no hits. The Merchants Christians game was called off due to rain. Ed Puttore umpired the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Enders
Merchants-Christians
Paradise Alley
East Benders
Eagles Park
Frank Loyd
Paradise Aggregation
Ed Puttore
Oil Well Drilling Progress on T. M. Clark Farm
Oil well drillers reached 2,400 feet and continue at fifteen feet daily. They encountered a cracked drill four feet from the end but saved the operation by ordering a replacement drill arriving at noon Thursday to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Clark
John Walsman Returns Home After Hospital Visit
John Walsman reports he has returned to his Newpoint home after visiting his wife who remains at St. Vincent hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsman
Newpoint
St. Vincent Hospital
Greensburg Growth and Early County Office Actions 1824
The Greensburg area expanded in 1824 as the county ordered two acres of out lots for growth, financed by sale proceeds. The May term saw the county seal adopted, and payments to Samuel Best and David Johnson for services and seal duties. August notes reelect Harbord, road view reports, jail guard costs, early schools near Clarksburg, and construction of the first county seat screw press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Samuel Best
Circuit Court
Best
David Johnson
William Fowler
John Mars
William Harbord
Seth Lowe
William Parks
Rush County
Davis
Meex
William Ross
Bagby
N. S. Rozzell
Miller
William Conner
Joshua Wilson
Clarksburg
Kingston
Mt. Carmel
Hopkins
Ardery
Thomas Thorp
N. E
James Ardery
Old Trace
Brookville
John Forsyth
Forsyth
Samuel Henry
Samuel Donnell
John Robbins
Richard Wortman
Robert Church
Thomas Peery
Robert Ross
James Hamilton
Elijah Mitchell
Thomson
R. A. Hamilton
Samuel Bryan
Said
Doddridge Alley
Rushville
Frank Donnell Elected Exalted Ruler of Local Elks
Frank Donnell has been elected exalted ruler of the Elks lodge in this city to succeed Arthur Lemmon, who resigned recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donnell
The
Elks Lodge
Arthur Lemmon
Moore Granted Change of Venue in Note Suit
Estell Moore, defendant in a suit brought by James E. Mobley to collect 300 on a note, was granted a change of venue to Jennings Circuit Court by Judge John W. Craig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estell Moore
James E. Mobley
Jennings Circuit Court
John W. Craig
Iles Hosts Family Guests From Summitville and Near St Paul
John L. Neibert of near St Paul hosts her mother Mrs Phoebe Wright of Summitville and her sister Mrs Mary Blackford as guests.
Great Night at Milford Church Revival
A revival meeting at Milford Christian Church features a visiting delegation from Osgood. Rev. J A Parker has reorganized the church and secured funds to hire a pastor. Services are set for Saturday night and Sunday morning and night with further announcements to follow. Greensburg will be represented there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Christian Church
Osgood
J. A. Parker
Greensburg
American farming methods to aid Africa mission station
Ray B. Kipp, a returned missionary and associate of the late Oliver M. Moody, plans to introduce modern soil cultivation and crop techniques at the Angola Africa mission station. He will bring an American tractor for training natives in scientific agriculture and will lecture in Chicago and Evanston before departing for Melange, Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Moody
Africa
Angola
Ray B. Kipp
L. J. Eward
Adams Township
Leech’s Grove
Kipp
Evanston
Northwestern University
Chicago
East
Melange
Oliver M. Moody
Greensburg
Early Wheat Harvest Starts Soon Across Counties
Wheat harvest began this week in Knox county the earliest date on record. Decatur county is not to begin until about the 20th with prospects of a fair yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox County
Decatur County
Farlow arraigned on two Rush County indictments
John D. Farlow of near Milroy was arraigned on two grand jury indictments for intoxication and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He pled not guilty and posted $50 bond on each charge for later appearance. A scheduled criminal case was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Farlow
Milroy
Samuel H. Coulter
William W. Coulter
William Coulter
Rushville
Local visitors greet Hanibal family and area residents
NEWPOINT William Finchem and wife and three children of Hanibal, Mo., visited their father James Maple Sunday morning. Ed Starks of Milroy returned for a family visit. Will Moore of Batesville and Miss Cora Starks with her mother had dinner with Lee Morrison and wife. Moore formerly ran the local store. Wilber Tromm traveled to Osgood on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Finchem
Hanibal
James Maple
Ed Starks
Milroy
Will Moore
Batesville
Cora Starks
Lee Morrison
Mr. Moore
Wilber Tromm
Osgood
Alsike Clover Sample Brought In By Local Farmer
John L. Neibert of near St. Paul brought a sample of Alsike clover to the Daily News office. The clover measures 49 inches long and he has eight acres of Alsike clover planted this year with expectations of a record yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Neibert
St. Paul
Daily News
City Officials View Goldwyn Film and Missing Boys Case
City officials and Mayor Myron C. Jenkins' friends viewed a private Goldwyn film The Old Nest at Southside theatre. The film will screen there Thursday and Friday June 15 and 16. Two county road workers, O'Donnell and Willis, reportedly disappeared after arrest for train riding with no search underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Myron C. Jenkins
O'Donnell
Willis
Williams and Shoaf Wed at Burney Home
Miss Mary R Williams and Fred Shoaf of near Burney were united in marriage yesterday at the home of Rev Alonzo Murphy on West Sheridan Street. The couple plans to reside near Burney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary R. Williams
Fred Shoaf
Burney
Alonzo Murphy
West Sheridan Street
Tucson visitor, Batterton family join Pleaks for summer
Mrs. Harry Batterton and her son Van Pleak arrive in Tuscon to spend the summer with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Pleak, on North Broadway. Harve Hoff and wife visit relatives in WaldrON and Midmeinder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Batterton
van Pleak
Tuscon
Arizona
S. V. Pleak
North Broadway
Harve Hoff
Waldron
John Hoff
Weed Wald
Midmeinder
Jury awards Beck over one thousand dollars in auto policy case
A Bartholomew Circuit Court jury in Columbus awarded E. M. Beck 1023.24 plus interest for an automobile policy claim. Beck’s car wreck occurred in an eastern state last summer, and Auto Owners' Protective Association allegedly refused payment. Passenger J. C. Huber was injured. two other riders unhurt. Local lawyers Wickens Hamilton Koilmeyer Sharpnack represented Beck. Joseph Abrams defended for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Beck
Bartholomew
Columbus
Auto Owners’ Protective Association
Bartholomew Court
Triel
Beck
Indianapolis
Wickens
Fence post introduced as evidence in Beck auto case
In Bartholomew Circuit Court the defense presents a muddy wooden fence post from Columbus as evidence in Edwin M. Beck v Auto Owners Protective Association. The suit seeks 1600 dollars on an insurance policy dispute. The venue was moved from Decatur county and testimony concluded after Indianapolis attorney J W Joseph and local lawyer George W Long testified about statements from an on-site inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Edwin M. Beck
Auto Owners Protective Association
Bartholomew Circuit
Decatur County
J. W. Joseph
Indianapolis
George W. Long
Getting Line on County Livestock
Harry Carr district superintendent of the Farmers' Co-Operative Shipping Corporation copies county farmer stock lists from courthouse reports. He plans to gather similar data from other counties to map stock numbers and assess supply for locating stock assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Carr
Farmers’ Co-Operative Shipping Corporation
Decatur County
Court House
First June Marriage License Issued Far Below Last Year
County Clerk Robert E. McKay issued the first June marriage license to Fred Shoaf and Mary Williams, a under eighteen consent case. Only one license issued in eight days this June versus thirteen by this time last year. June 1921 saw twenty four licenses in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Cupid
Robert E. McKay
Cupid
Fred Shoaf
John Shoaf
Mary Williams
Elza Williams
Mrs E R Donnell Elected Secretary of Indianapolis Republican Club
Mrs E R Donnell of Indianapolis was elected corresponding secretary of the Republican Club for women organized in Indianapolis at the Columbia club yesterday. Her husband formerly lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Donnell
E. R. Donnell
Indianapolis
Republican Club
Columbia Club
Doctor to Vaccinate Guards Before Camp Knoy Trip
Dr. D. W. Weaver, physician for Company B Indiana National Guard, will vaccinate all local guardsmen for smallpox between now and next Thursday to prepare for the Camp Knoy trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Weaver
Indiana National Guard Infantry
First County Schoolhouse Echoes From 1820s Records
The Daily News cites county records from 1824 showing a schoolhouse at Mt. Carmel, likely built in 1823, believed to be the first in the county before abandonment a few years ago. Nathan Boyes reportedly taught the county’s first school in winter 1820-21, half a mile east of Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News Today
Mt. Carmel
Nathan Boyes
Clarksburg
Miss Helen Taylor Returns Home From Franklin College
Miss Helen Taylor, who had been attending Franklin College, arrived home this morning confirming her return after a period away for studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Taylor
Franklin College
Seven Men to be Arraigned for Sleeping in Courthouse Yard
Seven men were jailed last night by Patrolmen Annis and Grindstead for sleeping in the county courthouse yard. Four of the seven were negroes. They say they were told they would not be arrested if they slept in the yard and will appear before Mayor Jenkins this afternoon. Names include William Lelonzo and Frank Whitaker of Illinois Henry Kays of Kentucky George Carter of Indianapolis John Jackson William Yency of Chicago and Solomon Pierce of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis and Grinstead
Court House Yard
Jenkins
William Lelonzo
Illinois
Frank Whitaker
Henry Kays
Kentucky
George Carter, Corcted
Indianapolis
John Jackson
William Yency
Chicago
Solomon Pierce
West Virginia
Corn Looks Good and Prospects for Small Gains Are Encouraging
Rain touched parts of the county yesterday with narrow showers aiding pastures. Corn stands and replants look healthy, wheat and grasses steady, early potatoes promising, and dairy products performing well. Farmers see a brighter season with prices fair and hogs around seven cents. grain prices steady.
Murder at Oakley Club Prompts Nighttime Shootout
In Indianapolis a man named Casper Jones is arrested after a fatal shooting at the Oakley Club. Police traced the motive to a dispute over a car part and a demanded robbery. Peggy names and witnesses, including Zelia Hansen, linked Jones to the crime as officers pursued suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Peggy
Chris Zimmerman
Casper Jones
Jones
Oakley Club
Zelia Hansen
Elsie Hansen
Goldie Mozieb
Death of Mrs Martha J. Bower Reported in Cedar Point
Miss Loretta Brown learns of the death of her grandmother Mrs Martha J. Bower aged 86 at her Cedar Point Ohio home. Funeral services are planned for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Brown
Martha J. Bower
Cedar Point
Ohio
Farmers National Bank Shelbyville to Dedicate New Building
The Farmers National Bank of Shelbyville will dedicate its new building on South Harrison Street tomorrow. Chartered 30 years ago with $100000 capital, it is described as a solid financial institution. S. P. McCrea serves as president and C. V. Crockett as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers National Bank of
Shelbyville
South Harrison Street
S. P. McCrea
C. V. Crockett
Allen J Harris Dies at Home After Short Illness
Allen J. Harris, a resident of the 1. C. O. F. Home, died yesterday afternoon at 2 30 after a brief illness. Born March 18, 1848, his body was shipped to LaFountain Indiana today for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen J. Harris
LaFountain
Ind
Flags at Half Mast Mark Col Galbraith Death Anniversary
Flags were at half mast today in the city to mark the first anniversary of the death of Colonel Galbraith. He served as national commander of the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galbraith
American Legion
Toledo Tops Indianapolis in Eleven innings 2 1 Victory
Bob Wright pitched the Ty Hens to a 2 to 1 win over the Indianapolis Indians in an 11 inning duel yesterday afternoon. Wright allowed eleven hits but escaped danger with clutch outs. Kenetchy of Toledo homered in the 11th after two were out, star of the game, with hits in all his at bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wright
Ty Hens
Thedianapolis Indians
India
Wright
Toledo
Indianapolis
Tole Wright
Oppon
Kenetchy
Underworld Tunnels Found In Columbus Bootlegger Case
Columbus police uncover tunnels beneath Washington Street linking a pool hall and restaurant to a hidden den of bootleg liquor. Chief Norman and an accompanying patrolman describe the scene with scattered cigarette debris and open liquor as evidence of a large bootlegging gang operating in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
New York East Side
Washington Street
Damas Essex
Subterannean
Chief B
Lai A
Maynard Sues Lawson for Damages in City Accident
Frank Maynard through attorney J E Osborn files a damage suit against Samuel Lawson claiming Lawson’s careless driving caused a collision with Maynard’s horse drawn vehicle at a city road junction near Columbus. Maynard seeks 2646 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maynard
Atney
J. E. Osborn
Samuel Lawson
Maynard
Lawson
Columbus
Legion Auxiliary Makes Doughnuts for Celebration
Doughnuts galore at Ea hall for American Legion celebration. Woman’s Auxiliary prepared 1 540 bought to be exact. leftovers sold.
Automobile overturn injures four near Liberty church neighborhood
Four men were unhurt when their automobile turned over near El Monroe's home in Liberty church neighborhood yesterday. The men, unnamed, were traveling from North Vernon to Youngstown, Ohio, when the car struck a structure in the road causing the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Monroe
Liberty Church
Borhood
North Vernon
Youngste Ohio
Local Notes on Students and Visits Across Town
A jumble of names and travels shows Howard Caskey returning home after sophomore year and visiting Noblesville. Various residents including John Crise and Clifford Davis with radio sets and towns like Madison Cincinnati and Oxford Ohio appear, plus Dr. Charles Wood’s return from Louisville and Edna Mae Theobald’s weekend with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caskey
Agauw University
Noblesville
Gre Castle
John W. Crise
Fo Hill
Clifford Davis
Letts
Cat
Harry Braden
Madison
Phoebe Marsh
Ethel Bardelmeier
Oxford
Ohio
Miami University
G. H. Theobald
Edna Mae
Shelbyville
Edna McDermitt
New
Mamie Stillwell
Cincinnati
Charles Wood
Westport
Louisville
Leland Harrison
I. O. Harrison
Indiana
John Bonner
New York
St. Louis
Walter Boner
Washington Street
Henry Watkins
Toledo
Sabesece
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Sandusky
Freeman
Cragmont
Walter Cor‘ine
ELKS
Moore
Milford
Shoaf-Williams
DR. Weaver
Squai
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