Methodist Missionaries Celebrate 40th Birthday
The Woman's Home Missionary Society marked forty years with a birthday party at the church parlors. Roses and peonies adorned the room around a cake with forty candles. Local members contributed eighteen new members and twenty three magazine subscriptions toward national goals of 40 000 new members and 40 000 subscriptions each to funds. A Queen Esther Circle formation and badge awards highlighted the evening followed by a social hour with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Gertrude Wilson
Helen Woodfill
Mildred Owens
National Society
Missionary Magazine
Pitkin
Esther
Isabel White
Mesdames Thomas
Heeb
Woodfill Serff
Salvation Army Drive Led for Decatur County Short on Funds
Mrs. Fred Seitz, chairwoman, says Clinton, Adams, Clay and Sandcreek township chairs have not reported drive results for the home service work. Donations came from the Presbyterian and United Presbyterian Missions. The county quota was not reached and reporting chairmen are urged to submit results so the drive can close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Seitz
Salvation Army
Decatw County
Clinton, Adams, Clay
Sandcreek
Home Service
Presbyterian
United Presbyterian Missions
Home from Culver ends college year for local youths
Mrs. John Osborn and son Wendall Mrs. C H Zoller and daughter Miss Florence were expected home today after attending the Culver Military School commencement week Wendall just completed his freshman year and the families planned a homeward return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborn
Wendall
C. H. Zoller
Florence
Culver Military School
Culver
College Reunion Plans For Hartsville Event
Preparations for the annual home coming of the former United Brethren college in Hartsville are led by Professor Samuel Wertz. The event will be held in August, but plans have not yet been finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren College
Hartsville
Samuel Wertz
Columbus
Lawrenceburg Man Convicted in Delinquency Case
Charles Stott of Lawrenceburg Indiana was sentenced by Judge C W Hoffman to three months in the workhouse after being found guilty of contributing to the delinquency of a sixteen year old girl The defendant is married with a daughter and proposed to marry the girl if his wife obtained a divorce Stott is the son of Mr and Mrs Allen Stott of near Batesville and is known in Ripley county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stott
Lawrenceburg
Ind
C. W. Hoffman
Stott
Allen Stott
Batesville
Ripley County
Local man joins Murat Temple Band for Shriners Portland trip
Edgar Ware of Wyant & Ware dry cleaning firm will join the Murat Temple Band of Indianapolis on a trip to Portland Oregon to attend the National Shriners Convention. The group plans to travel Sunday night by Northern Pacific and return via California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Ware
Wyant & Ware
Murat Temple Band
Indianapolis
Portland
Oregon
Pacific
California
Another Newspaper Quits at Elwood
The Elwood Post is the latest Indiana daily to suspend publication due to newsprint shortages and high production costs. Over the past 60 days more than 500 papers have halted. If costs do not drop, communities face suspension or sharp rate increases. ads now subsidize subscriptions, and five cent papers may soon disappear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Star
Elwood Post
Indiana
New York
Rushville Divorce Case Hears Testimony in Stout Dispute
In Rush County, the Stout divorce case before Judge Craig features co respondent Dorothy Moore and allegations of abuse and infidelity. Mrs. Bessie C. Stout seeks limited divorce custody of two children and $1000 alimony, while Jesse D. Stout counters with accusations against Mrs. Stout and denies any improper ties to Moore. The hearing includes testimonies about alleged curses, beatings, intoxication, and a disputed photograph exhibit, with legal teams led by Gates Ketchum, Goddard and Hite, G. E. Johnson, and Hugh Wickens. Arguments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stout
Mrs. Stout
Moore
Robert Dyer
Rushville
Mrs. Moore
Dyer
Iva Smaley
Gates Ketchum
Goddard & Hite
Greensburg
G. E. Johnson
Hugh Wickens
Former Citizen Died at Anderson
David Ketchum aged 62 a longtime county resident died at his Anderson home last night at 6 o clock of acute indigestion. He lived in the county until moving to Anderson twenty five years ago. He joined Greensburg R of Pledge in 1887 and remained a member. Surviving: father H B Ketchum Letts widow Emma Jackson Tarkee neighborhood three sons Charles Earl and Harry and two daughters Mrs Marley Keith and Mrs Nellia Hawkins all of Anderson. Funeral at residence Saturday 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ketchum
Anderson
Greensburg
Harry
Marley ‘Keith
Nellia Hawkins
Mrs. Pulse Attends Short Ridge High School Graduation
Mrs. Frank Pulse returned from Indianapolis where she attended Short Ridge High School graduation for her nephew Gerald McGee and watched the centennial pageant at the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pulse
Indianapolis
Shortridge High School
Gerald McGee
Coliseum
Eighth Grade Graduates in Marion Township
State High School Inspector F E Witherow addressed the class of 1920 at the K of C hall in Millhousen, urging continued education. Supt Crawley presented diplomas as the 25 graduates, 13 girls and 12 boys, were called by name for recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Millhousen
F E. B. Witherow
Supt. Crawley
Edmund Schoetmer
Clara Harping
Frank Fry
Urban Cord
Richard Rolfes
Marie Wolford
Helen Sharp
Anna Stier
Maurice Bowlby
Clyde E. Bruner
Raymond Jacobs
Marie Beck
Mary Mozingo
Alvina Draping
Nellie Herman
Hilda Hodapp
Andrew Harrison
Susie Mae Hooten
Earl Thomson
Clemens Hoeing
Edward Buening
Edith Scripture
Carl Bowlby
Mary Sharp
Russell Gordon
Lemon Extract Cost Hits Carousel Man in Court
Lemon extract used internally and not a flavoring extract cost Earl Day, a merry-go-round employee on West Main Street, eleven dollars yesterday afternoon in Mayor McCoy's court on an intoxication charge. Harry Gardner and Elmer Sweezy, arrested Tuesday night on intoxicant charges, were released. Evidence from two carousel employees showed the extract was not supplied by Gardner or Sweezy but found by the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Day
Merry-Go-Round
West Main Street
McCoy
Harry Gardner
Elmer Sweezy
Day
Gardner
Sweezy
Local man to fill date in Hampshire
James Caskey travels to Lake Sunapee New Hampshire to be the pianist in a band at a large resort hotel. He will tour Washington D C to visit brother Howard and sister Marian. He leaves about June 25 for about three weeks with expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caskey
Mr. Caskey
Lake Sunopee
New Hampshire
James
Washington, D. C
Howard
Miss Marian
Ford car stolen at Newcastle
A Ford car bearing license 238233 and motor 3850176 was stolen in Newcastle a few days ago. The last known location was Arlington Indiana, per a telephoned Newcastle police message received by the night police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Arlington
Indiana
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Reported
NEW PENNINGTON notices a series of social visits with relatives and friends across towns. Individuals like Linville, Laura Brown, Ruth Ab planalp, Marguerite Thackery, Nancy Moody, Anna McHugh, Pierce Alexander, Clyta King, Jeff Williams, Sherman Hart, Charles Williams, Henry Miller, Isaac Palmer, and the Hickmans are mentioned visiting or hosting on Sundays and weekends in the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linville
Grandma Palmer
Laura Brown
Ruth Abplanalp
Marguerite Thackery
Nancy Moody
Ellen Caster
Chas. Williams
Anna McHugh
Connersville
Pierce Alexander
Clyta King
Ruth Palmer
Jeff Williams
Chris Gommel
Sherman Hart
Greensburg
Charles Williams
Henry Miller
Isaac Palmer
Hickmans
Burney J. D. Sidener Visits and Local Notices
Burney J. D. Sidener of Hope visited here Saturday on business. Local residents and families, including the Galbraith heirs, Kemp Galbraith, and the McClintics, were mentioned with various visits in Indiana and nearby towns. A new High School contract was let and bonds sold for construction this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Sidener
Hope
Burney Jackson
Elwin Gibson
Danville
Ind
Edith Tomson
Indianapolis
Catherine Galbraith
Ed Carman
Maurice Kanouse
Kemp Galbraith
Jas. Galbra
Cleo Harker
Greensburg
Hester Minor
Chas Welcher
Louisville
Baptist Church
Albert Pavey
John MecClintic
Carrie
Bostie
Charles McClintic
Forrest Hill
St Paul Baseball Tops Lawrenceburg 7–0
St Paul beat Lawrenceburg 7 to 0 as they continue their strong season. Doc Howard powered the win with a long homer into deep center, following a prior setback to Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Rushville
Lawrenceburg
Doc” Howard
Wiggam Visits Greensburg Ahead of July 5 Boxing Bout
Indiana boxing figure Howard Wiggam travels through Greensburg en route to Burney to visit his uncle Mel Yeley. He is slated to fight Jack Dillon on July 5 in Rochester Indiana after training in Rochester and Hot Springs. Both fighters are openly optimistic about peak form for the big clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wiggam
Indiana
Burney
Mel Yeley
Wiggam
Greensburg
Jack Dillon
Rochester
Dillon
Hot Springs
Wiggum
Robert Haas Returns From Foreign Service After Three Years
Mrs Will Haas of Indianapolis visits her husband in Methodist hospital as son Robert Haas arrives home from two years in U S government field service in France and Germany. He previously worked at Hoboken embarkation and checked troops at Brest before eight months in Coblenz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Haas
Indianapolis
Methodist Hospital
Robert Haas
U. S
France
Germany
Haas
Hoboken
N. J
Brest
Coblenz
Funeral of Miss Minnie Murphy Held in Hope Home
The funeral for Miss Minnie Murphy daughter of Mrs. Amanda Murphy of Hope was held at the family residence at 10 AM conducted by Rev. J W Collins of the Hope M E church. Survived by mother two sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Murphy
Amanda Murphy
Hope
J. W. Collins
Hope M. E. Church
Tena Aikin
John H. Wilson
Near Hope
John
Indianapolis
Henry
Fort Dodge
Inheritance Tax Case Filed for Eliza Eddleman Estate
John H. Parker as administrator filed a petition to determine inheritance tax in the Eliza Eddleman estate. The hearing date was set for July 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Parker
Eliza Eddleman
Clark Turner Elected Patrolman to Fill Storms Vacancy
The city council met in a postponed session and made multiple decisions. Clark Turner was elected patrolman to fill the vacancy left by Earl Storms on the second ballot, and will begin tonight. Jesse J. Taylor’s bid of 950 dollars per year for garbage disposal was accepted for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy
Will Haas
Thomas Tumilty
Corbett-Roche Hardware Co
Frank Hamilton
Earl Storms
Clark Turner
Philip Scripture
Turner
Thomson
Raymond McGee
Ernest McGee
McGee
Jesse J. Taylor
Charles Ewing
Jack Magee
Charles Ryan
Chapter Masons Continue Work Despite Warm Weather
The local Royal Arch Masons chapter pressed on with degrees. Tuesday night the B A degree was conferred on Roy Montgomery Daisy Powell and Harry Fenley and last night the fourth and fifth degrees were given to George Herrick Clyde Blackard Chas Enswiller and Everett Wiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arch Masons
Roy Montgomery
Daisy Powell
Harry Fenley
George Herrick
Clyde Blackard Chas
Enswiller
Everett Wiley
Tobacco Store Set to Open Saturday in Wheeler Building
Obhie Davis has rented a storeroom in the Wheeler building on Railroad Street and will open a tobacco store next Saturday, June 12. Davis promises a full line of tobaccos and cigarettes at greatly reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obhie Davis
Wheeler Building
Railroad Street
Davis
Local nurse honored by Rushville council
The Womans Council of Rushville applauded visiting nurse Miss Ruth Grenier praised for her milk feeding work at Havens school and May visits totaling 255 with 70 insurance visits. She plans to assist at Columbus tuberculosis clinic and was selected with Beulah Christian and Pearl Stanton for training in clinics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans’ Council of
Rushville
T. M. Green
West
Ruth Grenier
Havens School
Gronier
Columbus
Ind
Beulah Christian
Robert Long Hospital
Indianapolis
Pearl Stanton
Vermillion County
War Work of K. of C. to be Shown June 20
Six reels of wartime pictures will be shown at the Knights of Columbus theater on Sunday afternoon June 20. The show covers the Caseys from the Mexican Border to World War I and reconstruction work by the order. Actual battle scenes allegedly depict Knights of Columbus secretaries with American troops at the front. Screenings run from 1 30 to 5 00 with the public invited as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Knights of Columbus
Knights
Red Men Will Decorate Graves in Greensburg
The Red Men of Greensburg will decorate the graves of departed brothers next Sunday. Committees are appointed and arrangements made. Members meet at the Red Men's hall at 1 30 p m and march to the cemeteries. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men
Greensburg
Red Men’s Hall
Burney Residence Sold at Auction for $2210
Thomas Galbraith purchased the Burney estate residence of Catherine Galbraith for $2,210. The sale occurred at auction yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Galbraith
Burney
Catherine Galbraith
Greensburg Knights to Attend Brookville Initiation
Greensburg Knights of Columbus plan a Brookville visit Sunday for the initiation of new members. The Greensburg council meets tomorrow night to act on membership applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
New Salem Triumphs Over Clarksburg In Diamond Duel
New Salem defeated Clarksburg 5 to 3 on the home field in a Sunday rematch. The crowd from both towns attended as the game stayed tied until the seventh inning when New Salem broke through for two runs and held on for the win. A decisive rematch is expected next Sunday, drawing fans from Rushville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Salem
Clarksburg
Rush County
Decatur
Rushville
Fire destroys multiple outbuildings after overheated Ford
Early morning fire at 4 30 destroys Bennett barn on North Michigan Avenue and its contents. A nearby Lea Ainswerth barn is saved with little damage. Charles Williams coal shed and residence catch fire but are doused by volunteer bucket brigade. Ernest Miner is severely shocked by a live burned wire. The Bennett truck used for mail from the station burned in the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennett
Michigan Avenue
Lea Ainswerth
Charles Williams
Mr. Williams
Bennett
Ernest Miner
Judge Craig Complets Evidence in Stout Case and Begins Stott Action
After the Stout vs Stout divorce case evidence ends Judge Craig moves to the Stott vs Stott change of venue from Ripley county. Charles Stott is reported to be in the Cincinnati workhouse on a local charge. Custody and maintenance of a child are disputed with the wife alleged unfit. attorneys M F Bohlan Batesville and Harry McMullen Lawrenceburg represent sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Stout
Stott
Harry McMullen
Lawrenceburg
Delegates from Decatur County to 1860 Chicago Lincoln Nomination
The Decatur County inquiry notes two named delegates Will Cumback and John J. Hazelrigg among the Decatur attendees at the 1860 Chicago convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Chicago
Lincoln
Will Cumback
John J. Hazelrigg
Barbe Recalled As Six Years Since Nominating Speech
County Auditor J C Barbe marks six years since his nomination at the Republican convention. He notes he was the sole elected candidate on the county ticket while the Progressive party received about five hundred votes, yet Barbe prevailed by roughly one hundred fifty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Barbe
Mr. Barbe
Progressive Party
Barbe
Strawberry Ice Cream Supper At Liberty Church Draws Crowd
The Woman's Missionary Society of New Liberty church hosted a strawberry and ice cream supper last night entertaining about three hundred people. Ice cream strawberries and cake were served and the event cleared a nice sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of
Pastor Thanks Trustee at Adams M E Church Meeting
The official board of the Adams M E church met at trustee Ed Hoffman’s home. After a busy hour the group adjourned and enjoyed a strawberry supper in the dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams M. E. Church
Ed. Hoffman
Brother Hoffman
Pavy Sues Anderson for Property Conversion and Damages
The case of Scott Pavy versus James Anderson was heard this morning with a $75 damages claim. Anderson withdrew parts of his answer. A judgment of $25.55 was entered against the estate of James W. Howard for inheritance tax for each of three children. Guardian Fannie E. Walker of Westport filed the current report of Frieda M. Walker Francis N. Walker and Clarence B. Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Pavy
James Anderson
Anderson
Pavy
James W. Howard
Fannie E. Walker
Westport
Frieda M
Francis N
Clarence B. Walker
County recorder reports all records on file at office
County recorder H. L. Black said today there was not a single document missing from his office for the second time in two years. Usually a number of deeds and mortgages are waiting. Miss Loretta Meyer went home to Newpoint with Mrs. Will Meyer for a short visit. Miss Victoria Woolverton returned home from Elmira College in Elmira New York yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Black
Loretta Meyer
Newpoint
Will Meyer
Victoria Woolverton
Elmira College
Elmira
N. Y
Susanna Thomas dies after long illness in Richmond area
Mrs Susanna Thomas, widow of the late Thomas, died this morning at 2. She had fallen ill last winter and had been in frail health since. Survived by three children including Frank and Oliver of Richmond and Fannie Russell of Cincinnati. Remains to be taken to Sheriden for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanna Thomas ag@ dow
Frank
City
Oliver
Richmond
Fannie Russell
Cinci
Frank L. Thomasz- Sheriden
Tuberculosis Clinic Held With Local Medical Staff
A tuberculosis clinic was held in Shelbyville with nurses and physicians from Shelbyville Greensburg and Rushville. Dr Alfred Henry Hatch of Indianapolis led training with Miss Eula Christian and other officials praising community support and the health center posters and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Alfred Henry Hatch
Indianapolis
Eula Christian
Morris
Rushville
Associa
Li Ment
Irwin Columbus Republican
Traffic Enforcements Nabs Claud in Speeding Case
Police capture Claud after chase as several speeders are listed as victims. Marsh is arrested late afternoon by Chief Meeker. Bonner is mentioned in relation to a downtown pursuit. The Shelby case with Rotarian car is to be settled this week by Mayor McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh
Meekner
Bonner
Shelby
McCoy
Boy Drowns At New Castle Park Lake
A 17 year old Indiana boy J Lewis Curtis drowned last evening at Harvey's park lake while attempting to swim. He was a member of the Indiana rolling militia and resided with parents J E Mendanhall on a Greensburg area farm. His body was brought to Newcastle this morning. Curtis was known as a fine young man and will be mourned by friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newwcastle
Ind
J Lewis Curtis
Harvey’s Park
Curtis
Indiana
Greensburg
Pagel Curtis
J. E. Mendanhall
Newcastle
School bids rejected in Bartholomew plan
David Dunn of Bartholomew township reports bids to build a consolidated school were rejected due to insufficient funds. A Greensburg firm and an Indianapolis firm submitted bids, but neither included all required elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Dunn
Bartholomew
Greensburg
Indianapolis
Jefferson County Couple Celebrates 58th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs A W J longtime Jefferson County residents celebrated their 58th anniversary as guests of neighbors in the Powell flat. The couple, in good health, traveled with family support despite heat and long drive, marking decades of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Powell
Camp at Flatro: Six couples rent cottage for two weeks
Six young couples have rented the cottage on Flatrock near Willgo into camp for two weeks. Mr and Thomas and Mr and Wagner, well known party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byville
Flatrock
Thomas
Wagner
Cotton family departure from San Diego by auto route
Mr and Mrs A W daughter whom were ww W D Cotton and family left their home in San Diego California by auto route on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
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Grensburg
Braden & Hancock Publishers
Carpenter-Sheerer Co
Methodist
Shriners
Elwood
Rush
Carousel Man
Hampshire
New Pennington
Foreign Service
Jesse Taylor
Masons
Rusville Council
Caseys
Brookville
Fire Department
Social AT Liberty
Martha J. Woods
Larrison
Lot
Susanna Tho
Claud
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