Court rules for Belview church in Knorr donation suit
Judge John F. Goddard awarded the Belview Methodist church trustees $79 plus costs from Mrs. Frank F. Knorr who had signed a $100 pledge for a new church. Knorr, a major lard producer, contested paying after a frame church was built. Attorneys for Knorr issued notice of appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Ind
John F. Goddard
Greensburg
Warren N. Hauck
Dearborn
Belview Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank F. Knorr
New Foreclosures And Disputes Filed In Local Courts
Multiple cases listed include foreclosures and damages with monetary demands. W. H. Robbins & Co and Hornung & Sons sue David W. Wiley et al for foreclosure and 913 dollars. Alice A. Bryant sues Noble G. Deniston for breach of promise and 10000 dollars. Joseph Ebel sues W. E. Crandall and Dale O. Williams for damages and 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Robbins & Co
Hornung & Sons
David W. Wiley Et al
Alice A. Bryant
Noble G. Deniston
Joseph Ebel
W. E. Crandall
Dale O. Williams
Death at Burney claims Mrs Rebecca Myers in Clay township
Mrs Rebecca Jane Myers died at her home in Burney at 10 30 Tuesday morning. Funeral held at 1 30 yesterday in Baptist church with Rev J W Clevenger officiating. Daughter of Eli and Elizabeth Knight Pumphrey she was born January 15 1841 in Clay township. She married William Myers October 15 1863. he died June 15 1913. Survived by two sons Andrew of Burney and Elmer of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Jane Myers
R Burney
Baptist Church
J. W. Clevenger
Eli
Elizabeth Knight Pumphrey
Clay Township
William Myers
Andrew
Burney
Elmer
Columbus
Greensburg Drug Ad Promises Bug Killer
A Greensburg drug store advertises BATTERTON'S DRUG STORE offering Our Bug Killer a pest control product described as sure death to bed bugs roaches ants and other pests priced at 200 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s Drug Store
How Women Avoid Operations and Find Relief
Readers in Cleveland Ohio and Hanover Pennsylvania describe avoiding surgical operations through Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Testimonials claim long relief from female health pains and renewed ability to work, with letters sent to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. H. Grirrirh
Madison Ave
Hanover
Apa Wilt
Stock St
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Club of 94 Outing Gathers 30 Ladies for Reunion at McCoy Station
The Club of 94 now part of the Department Club held an all day reunion at Miss Mary Rookie’s home at McCoy's station. Thirty ladies arrived about 10 with baskets. They dined picnic style, toured the grounds, and enjoyed a 2 pm program including Victrola music, readings, and a memorial for Mrs. A. H. Talbott. The next gathering will be semi annual at Miss Lizzie Thomson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department Club
Mary Rookie
McCoy’s Station
Pigoda
Rankin Home
G. H. Dunn
A. H. Talbott
C. Stimson
W.c. Ehrhardt
S. V. Pleak
C. F. Stegmaier
Lizzie Thomson
Adams Bad Man Killed In Indianapolis Duel
John Lee forty five a former Adams barber was killed in a revolver duel with officers in Indianapolis after shooting his former lover Mrs Anna Luppensatz in St Paul. She was wounded in the abdomen and will recover. Lee known as Gen Lee terrorized Adams a decade ago. He had left Adams for St Paul and later worked in Baumgartner shop in 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lee
Adams
Indianapolis
Anna Luppensatz
St. Paul
Lee
Suppensatz
Baumgartoer
Clay Township Republicans Nominate Strong Local Ticket
The Clay township Republican convention at Burney produced a solid ticket led by chairman John G. Gartin and secretary Charles Braden. Candidates include Trustee S. E. Clapp Assessor Earl Elliott advisory board John Corya Harry E Pavy Ernest McGee Justices Carl Pavy Ira Keen constables William Steelman Henry Christian and supervisors Harry G. Bosse Ed Carman James Cory James Brunton. Republicans promise active effort this year with a nod to “Old Clay” in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Township
Burney
John G. Gartin
Charles Braden
S. E. Clapp
Earl Elliott
John Corya
Harry E Pavy
Ernest McGee
Car
Pavy
Ira Keen
William Steelman
Henry Christian
Harry G. Bosse
Ed Carman
James Cory
James Brunton
Clay
Grand Jury Called Under Prosecutor Robbins
At the request of Prosecutor W F Robbins the grand jury began a Tuesday session. Three men were excused due to illness Andrew Galbraith David Ramner and Ben Moorman. Foreman Harry Lathrop leads a panel that includes Henry Hadler William House Fred Zeigler William G Styers and Francis M Champ. Judge Wickens gave clear instructions as witnesses may address liquor and gambling law enforcement. The jury is expected to hear cases and perform its duty with Joe Gentry serving as bailiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Robbins
Andrew Galbraith
David Ramner
Ben Moorman
Harry Lathrop
Henry Hadler
William House
Fred Zeigler
William G. Styers
Francis M. Champ
Wickens
Joe Gentry
Watson to Lecture for K of P Club in Rushville
James E. Watson of Rushville, a noted chautauqua speaker, will lecture at the K of P opera house next Monday night to aid the local boys club treasury. Admission is 25 or 35 cents with a fifty-cent treat promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Rushville
K. of P. Opera House
Sore Nipples Cure Mentioned by Chamberlains Salve
A relief method for nursing mothers suggests applying Chamberlains Salve immediately after nursing and wiping before the next feeding. The remedy is endorsed by trained nurses and available at all drug dealers.
Westport Social News and Movements
Westport residents greet visitors and report travels from Greensburg Indianapolis Elkhart and Shelbyville. Movements include homes changes and relatives visiting while churches held a lively children’s day program.
Hartsville notes celebrate centenarian and social events
Hartsville residents hear Wesley Pottorff birthday plans on July 1 with a basket dinner in the public square. Miss Gertrude S. Beck hosts the Standard Bearers for an evening of programs, music, games, and cake. Other items: engagements for Inez Flora to Mr. Andrews of Indianapolis and locals traveling to Terre Haute for state events. a children day program at the M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude S. Beck
William Flora
Miss Inez
Mr. Andrews
Indianapolis
Hartsville
Wesley Pottorff
Dark Corner Corder Band
W. H. Book
Alphonso Burns
J. M. Larmore
Casper Crim
Terre Haute
State Normal
New Postmaster at Westport Succeeds Veteran
Miss Effie Sanders is appointed postmistress at Westport replacing T W Robinson who served about ten years. Sanders, a Democrat, is daughter of Win Sanders who sought the sheriff nomination two years ago.
Shake Off Your Rheumatism With Chamberlains Liniment
Advertising copy promotes Chamberlains Liniment as a quick remedy for rheumatic pain. A 25 cent bottle is advertised for sale by all dealers.
Petition for macadamized road in Sandcreek township Indiana
William Ralston and signers petition Decatur county Board of Commissioners to grade drain and macadamize a highway in Sandcreek township from the township line toward Range Line Road. They seek 18 foot roadway 12 foot macadam with stone and screenings, no election, and appointment of viewers and an engineer with profiles and specifications. Notarized sworn filing June 1914 in Greensburg Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ralston
Decatur County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Sandcreek Township
State OF
Decatur
William Ralston
Sai Township
Said Township
Jackson Township
Said County
Said Sandcreek Township
General Assembly
Chas Gray
Wm Hughes
John J Parker, Jr
Bert Davis
Alfred M Armstrong
Frank P Sharp
Sharp
Davis
Weston
Armstrong
Adams
Alexander John N
Stout George W Moor
Andrew Miller
McCammon
Beagles
Fraley
Taggart
Logan Frank L
Hughes
Ketchum
James H Cox
Whipple
Geo Armstrong
Chas
Knarr jJohn
W Davis
E Moss
Alex Miller
Oly
Rollin A Turner
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Grossart & Gale
C. R. Wood
Will
Cliff Jackson
Elias M. Jackson
Marion F. Rust
Bessie E. Rust
G. S. Littell
Peter Barnes
Nellie Evel
D. O. Williams
Sadie Powers
George Powers
Clyde Thomas
Thomas Ketchum
Att Col Baptist
M. E Christian
M. E Rr
Presbyterian Carson
Club
Clay Township Ticket
Watson
Batterton’s
Westport
Gladys Welch
Holton
J. P. Dixon
D. C. Samuels and Family
Watt Waterman
F. L. Dixon
Maude
Sardinia
C.G LaMar
Barthena Burk
Mars Moore
Carrie Davis
New Bethel
Lester Stout
Bedford
J. R. Kanouse
Rose Hill
Elkhart
E. L Samuels
Tom Grayson
J. C. Bill
John Hill
C. B. Jones
Montpelier
The
James Gilbert
Wayne and
Kenneth
Ben Gunder
Family Sunday
Baptist
Methodist
John Shaw
John McKwain
Lucy Ralston
Dr. Asbury
Hymora
Hazel Anderson
Shelbyville
Daniel Anderson
Jack Manuel
Hazel Armstrong
Lena Harding
Clarice Schoffoer
Etta Bolcourt
Dewey Manuel
Danville
Frank Manuel
Leona Hamilton
Edna Edna Talkington
Jessie Carter
Harry Keith
North Vernon
Jennie Bennett
Theodosia Small
Letts
Clarence Stott
Theodore Colson
Emma Steining
Chloe Clark
S. C. Kuarr
Rob Brinkman
Harrison
John Hoovermale
Virginia Goulding
Lewis C. Blades
Mildred
Flatrock
F. J. Beck
M. E
Sandcreek
Ty, Indiana
UWE. Co
Linton W. Sands
Paris
J.H. Batterton & Sons
Kessler
Bakery Nordmiers
OS Williams & Sons
St. John & Guthrie
West Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
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