Bankers Gather for District Convention in Greensburg
The Decatur County Bankers Association hosts Group Six of the Indiana Bankers Association for a southeastern Indiana district convention at Amuse-U Park with 450 attendees. Speakers include J. V. Carpenter and A. G. Brown. a protective plan against bank bandits is urged, stressing deputized citizens and stronger law enforcement to deter criminals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County Bankers’ Association
Indiana Bankers’ Assocition
Southeastern
Iona
Amuse-U
Charles Zoller
Dan Perry
Charles Link
Greensburg
C. F. Gausmann
J. H. Morton
Baptist Church
Charles Spencer
Six
Bankers’ Association
W. W. Bonner
J. V. Carpenter
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Brazil
Apollo Quartette
Rollin A. Turner
Roy C. Kanouse
A. G. Brown
Greencastle
Saunders
Ical
Indiana Bankers Association
Forba McDaniel
Indianapolis
Protective Committee
Adjt
Kershner
Carpenter
Brown
Indiana
Iowa plan to eradicate bank robberies urged by Saunders
Ross C. Saunders former Des Moines police chief and Iowa plan advocate told Sixth district bankers in Amuse-U park he urged citizens to arm for a war against bank bandits and to organize rapid news dissemination to mobilize vigilantes. He cited Iowa results reducing robberies from 56 to 3 in two years and urged Indiana to adopt the approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Robin Hood
Ross C. Saunders
Des Moines
Iowa
Amuse-U Park
Saunders
Illinois
Indiana Bankers’ Association
A. G. Brown
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Muncie
Sullivan
Jasper
Terre Haute
Fort Wayne
Greensburg
Supreme court denies arson appeal of John Farlow
The Supreme court yesterday denied John Farlow of near Moscow a hearing on arson charges. Farlow, convicted by the Bush circuit court and sentenced to Michigan City prison from 2 to 14 years, allegedly set fire to his father Joseph Farlow’s barn three years ago. A brother in law Clifford Bowers shot Farlow during the incident. He will be taken to Michigan City prison within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
John Farlow
Moscow
Bush
John W. Craig
Farlow
Michigan City
Joseph Farlow
Clifford Bowers
Bandits Add Carbon Bank to Long List of Robberies
In Brazil Indiana three bandits robbed the Carbon state bank of 3000 dollars before closing. They forced bank president J B Marshall into the vault as they looted the cashier’s cage. The robbers escaped after being trailed to Rocky Ford by a posse of police and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Carbon
Here
Indiana
Rocky Ford
J. B. Marshall
Foreman Yager Wedding Quiet Home Ceremony
Miss Eloise Yager daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis C Yager and Walter L Foreman wed in a quiet home ceremony at the Yager residence 2151 North Capitol avenue at 8 30 o clock Saturday evening Rev William R Caughran officiated by the fireplace room adorned with ferns white roses palms and summer flowers in pink blue and yellow The Yager family formerly lived in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloise Yager
Louis C. Yager
North Capitol Avenue
Walter L. Foreman
William R. Caughran
Indianapolis
Yager
Alexanders Visit Mrs. Webb Smith in Indianapolis
Leonard Alexander his wife and son Melvin accompanied by Mrs. Will Alexander called on Mrs. Webb Smith in Indiana polis. Mrs. Smith formerly was Miss Irene Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Alexander
Melvin
Will Alexander
Webb Smith
Indianapolis
Smith
Irene Thompson
Young Foley Dies After Lockjaw Incident
Jason Clarence Foley eight son of Mr and Mrs William Foley of near Clarksburg died Tuesday afternoon at Dr Sexton hospital Rushville after lockjaw followed a rusty fork puncture two weeks earlier. Funeral services were held at Wesleyan Chapel northeast of Clarksburg. He was one of thirteen children with ten siblings and grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason Clarence Foley
William Foley
Clarksburg
Wesleyan Chapel
Jason
Foley
Slumber Party Planned By Miss Mabel Butler
Miss Mabel Butler hosts a private slumber party at her home tonight with guests Misses Norma Martin Arabelle Ely Miriam Jenkins Mary Clerkin and Harriette Taylor attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Butler
Norma Martin
Arabelle Ely
Miriam Jenkins
Mary Clerkin
Harriette Taylor
Plans for new high school gym and community building
Plans for a joint high school gymnasium and community building proceed since no remonstrance was filed with the county auditor. McGuire and Shook of Indianapolis draft the plans for a 142 by 102 foot building on East North street with a 60 by 90 foot court and permanent bleachers seating over 2,500. The structure will include lockers and showers under the stands and can host concerts lectures commencements and other events. A platform and additional seating will allow up to 4,000 spectators. Construction will begin after site work and contracts are completed and is expected to finish by fall for winter basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGuire & Shook
Indianapolis
East North Street
Death of Mrs Alpha Taylor Reported in Greenfield
Mrs Mary H Taylor of West Walnut Street received word that her daughter in law Mrs Alpha Taylor died at her Greenfield home after weeks of illness. She is survived by three sons and her husband is deceased. No funeral arrangements have been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary H. Taylor
West Walnut Street
Alpha Taylor
Greenfield
Catherine Wessing and Frank Kinker Tie in Cincinnati
Miss Catherine Wessing and Frank Kinker, both residents near New Point and employed in Cincinnati, were married this morning in Cincinnati. A wedding dance is planned tonight at Hillsdale park to honor the couple, who will reside in Cincinnati after their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Wessing
Frank Kinker
New Point
Cincinnati
Hillsdale Park
Mrs. Kinker
Missing Machine of Miss Beulah Clark Recovered
Miss Beulah Clark had her Ford roadster stolen Saturday night from a public square parking place. Police found the car near Layton quarry but all loose accessories including three tires coils wiring and a windshield wiper were gone. No clues point to local suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Clark
Ernest Clark
Layton Quarry
Miss Mary and Lonnie Hardebeck Visit St Louis Relatives
Miss Mary Hardebeck and her brother Lonnie Hardebeck of this city left yesterday for St. Louis Missouri to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Rose Hardebeck
Lonnie Hardebeck
St. Louis, Mo
Bargain Rack Offers White Slippers at Low Prices
Store advertises white canvas slippers and sport models for vacation wear priced at 1.98 or 2.98 dollars. Customers invited to try them on for fitting before purchase.
In Memoriam for Dear Husband Wallace
In loving remembrance of my husband who departed this life March 22 1925. I miss you at dusk and long for your familiar call. The voice is hushed till the Savior comes again. Blessed is the sleep in Jesus arms. Sadly missed by his wife Mrs Mairy A Wallace Westport Ina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Mairy A. Wallace
Westport, Ina
Estate disputes and tax rulings dominate county court docket
Several probate actions appear with exemptions from inheritance tax for Flora Engle and Harry Hamilton estates, final reports filed for Charles Schuh and Rachel Holmes estates, hearings set for September 7 1925 and July 2 1925, and administrator petitions to sell property. Civil suits include Nellie Covert vs Boicourt contesting Abigail Brown will, George S Perry v T E Day on a note for 165 dollars, and Oliver F Goddard estate suit against Ida Goddard and John F Goddard for conversion seeking 14000 dollars plus relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Covert
William Boicourt
Abigail Brown
Flora Engle
Charles Schuh
George S. Perry
T. E. Day
Harry Hamilton
William House
Rachel Holmes
Trueman Robinson
Eugene Rankin
Harry Brown
Noah Dashiell
Malcolm Dashiell
James Dashiell
Walter Bonner
Carl Brown
Montangle
Elzie Sneed
Decatur County Farm Bureau
Oliver F. Goddard
Mary A. Goddard
Circuit Court
Ida Goddard
John F. Goddard
Liberty
Wickens & Hamilton
Murphy Placed on Council and Strouse Elected Commander
Danville’s David Strouse was elected commander of the Indiana Grand Army of the Republic at Princeton on June 11 after a closing encampment session. Officers elected include Valentine Marx, William Matthews, E. H. Cowan, and William Hickman. Fort Wayne will host next year’s convention. Nearly two thousand attended the encampment, with Irene Kirkman Coolidge performing patriotic songs. Delegates to the national encampment were named for Grand Rapids, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Ind
David Strouse
Danville
Grand Army of the Republic
Indiana
Lincoln City
Abraham Lincoln
Valentine Marx
South Bend
William Matthews
Centerville
E. H. Cowan
Crawfordsville
William H. Hickman
Terre Haute
William MecKinzie
Indianapolis
C. C. Schroeder
Evansville
Charles W. Shaw
James L. Miller
Jeffersonville
Alonzo Murphy
Greensburg
Frank M. Hay
National Guard Not Deployed Against Bank Bandits
Indianapolis reports that plans to swing the national guard into action against bank bandits were dropped for the time being after a conference between Col. Tyndall Lt. Col. Axtelle and Adjutant General Kirchner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Ntional
State House
Tyndall
Col. Axtelle
Adj
Kirchner
Martinsville Woman Misses Lady Dell Branch Dies at 53
Miss Lady Dell Branch of Martinsville, 53, sister of former Governor Emmett F. Branch, died Wednesday. A noted club woman and Christian church member, she is survived by her sister Olive Branch and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Dell Branch
Emmett F. Branch
Martinsville
Miss Branch
The
Christian Church
Olive Branch
Ripley County Man Died Yesterday at Versailles
Adolph Thum, about sixty one, died suddenly at his Versailles home yesterday. He had not been seriously ill until shortly before his death, and had lived in Versailles most of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Thum
Versailles
County Council Approves Special Items on Tuesday
The county council appropriated items including 365 dollars for assessment costs 400 dollars for George Hogg bridge repairs 100 dollars more for the board of review and 50 dollars for the county health board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hogg Bridge
Board of Review
County Health Board
Starks Hurt After Cherry Tree Fall
E F Starks of 308 West Sheridan street was injured Thursday when his grip failed in a cherry tree causing a ten foot fall onto a rail fence. His left hand was lacerated and he suffered minor internal injuries. He is resting easier today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Starks
West
Sheridan Street
Mr. Starks
Local couple wed then flee as police hold warrant
William Lawrence and Kathryn Gray, both from this city, married yesterday in Newport Kentucky at 1 30 pm and returned home by evening. Police had a warrant for the pair, but they left before it could affect plans. Miss Gray, daughter of Marsh Gray, worked at the Smith restaurant in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lawrence
Kathryn Gray
Newport
Miss Gray
Marsh Gray
Smith Restaurant
Miss Katherine Weaver Graduates With Highest Honors
Katherine Weaver daughter of Dr and Mrs D W Weaver of this city earned the highest honor at Mt Holyoke College South Hadley Mass She received degrees with honor and high honor for completing special senior year work Dr and Mrs Weaver and Mrs Fred Nordmeyer attended the commencement exercises today in South Hadley Mass and the announcement was received here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Weaver
D.W. Weaver
Mt. Holyoke College
South Hadley
Mass
Weaver
Fred Nordmeyer
Reunion at Smyrna Brings Old Friends Together
The third annual Smyrna neighborhood reunion occurred yesterday near Smyrna on the Muscatatuck River. A pitch in dinner and supper were served with many residents in attendance including Will Ryan and family Floyd Cox and family Willis Dan and Loretta Ryan Ray Cox Margaret and Catherine Ryan Mollie Dalton of Tipton William Quirk and daughter Louise Mrs Sallie Quirk and daughter Rosetta of Cincinnati Otis Meritt and family of Thorntown Will Clark and family Charles Brunner and family Harold Transoll and family Mr and Mrs Clarence Rohlfing Mrs John Meyer and daughters Loretta Luella Leonella Dr W A Meyer and family James Cline and daughter Mary Mrs Catharine Smith and daughter Marie Hazel Alexander Will Ryan and family Henry Hellmich and family Mr and Mrs Joe Quilla Mr and Mrs John Griffen Mr and Mrs Ben Feldman Mr and Mrs Louis Feldman George Feldman and family Martin Johanningman Ed Buckley and wife George Osting and family Mrs Mary Steveniver Mrs Mina Vandiver Henry Draping and family Chris Meyer and family Charles Martin Mr and Mrs Irvin Rimstidt Clare Forker Walter Tichenor and family Amos Clark Jethro Meek Jr was early morning passenger to Indianapolis on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Muscatatuck
Will Ryan
Floyd Cox
Willis
Dan
Loretta Ryan
Ray Cox
Margaret
Catherine Ryan
Mollie Dalton
Tipton
William Quirk
Louise
Sallie Quirk
Rosetta
Cincinnati
Otis Meritt
Thorntown
Will Clark
Charles Brunner
Harold Transoll
Clarence Rohlfing
John Meyer
Loretta
Luella
Leonella
W. A. Meyer
James Cline
Mary
Catharine Smith
Marie
Hazel Alexander
Henry Hellmich
Joe Quilla
John Griffen
Ben Feldman
Louis Feldman
George Feldman
Martin Johanningman
Ed _ Buckley
George Osting
Mary Steveniver
Mina Vandiver
Henry Draping
Chris Meyer
Charles Martin
Irvin Rimstidt
Clare Forker
Walter Tichenor
Amos Clark
McKee Family Guests In Indianapolis Sunday
Dr and Mrs H S McKee and their sons John and Edward visited relatives in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Mrs Anna Dravis Spends Day With Son in Indianapolis
Mrs Anna Dravis spent yesterday with her son Charles Dravis and family at Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Dravis
Charles Dravis
Indianapolis
Horace Ferry Spends Day with Gray Family East of City
Horace Ferry of Indianapolis spent yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray and their family east of the city, visiting and sharing time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Ferry
Indianapolis
Frank Gray
Thomas Prine Travels to Indianapolis This Morning
Thomas Prine was a passenger to Indianapolis this morning on business. He traveled by bus and arrived without incident, continuing his work commitments in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Prine
Indianapolis
Seitz Family Visits Relatives in City
Mr and Mrs William Seitz and their son William Ott from Indianapolis are visiting relatives in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Seitz
William Ott
Indianapolis
Cty
Lyman Foust Visits Washington After Stop With Stanley
Lyman Foust traveled to Washington Indiana this morning following a visit here with G O Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Foust
Washington
Ind
G. O. Stanley
Mrs Ernest Cory Recovery Update After Friday Surgery
Mrs Ernest Cory underwent surgery Friday at Memorial hospital and is reported to be doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Cory
Memorial Hospital
Amboy Guest Orin Weaver Visits Ainsworth Relatives
Orin Weaver of Amboy, son of Dr. C. A. Weaver, is the guest of relatives in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Weaver
Amboy
C. A. Weaver
Ainsworth
Salvation Army officer travels for regional business
Ensign Frankovich of the Salvation Army left this morning for North Vernon Vevay and Madison on business for the local Salvation Army organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign Frankovich
Salvation Army
North Vernon
Vevay
Madison
Goff and Gallentine Visit Neighbors Near Shelbyville
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Goff of west of the city and Lloyd Gallentine of Shelbyville visited Mr. and Mrs. Orta Gallentine of north of Shelbyville yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Goff
Lloyd Gallentine
Shelbyville
Orta Gallentine
Reverend Frank Gavin Arrives With Family for Visit
Rev Frank Gavin of New York City arrived here last evening with his wife and son Billy who will stay for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gavin
New York City
Billy
Local Women to Attend State Sunday School Convention
Mrs Bert Bishop Mrs Harry Black and Mrs John L Turner depart today to attend the state Sunday school convention held at Winona Lake confirming their participation in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bishop
Harry Black
John L. Turner
Winona Lake
Indianapolis guests visit Forkner family this weekend
Arthur Krug Miss Marjorie Forkner and Mrs. Etta Forkner of Indianapolis were guests of Mrs. Forkner's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Gilchrist over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Krug
Marjorie Forkner
Etta Forkner
Indianapolis
Mrs McCormick Delays Visit to Rock Rapids
Mrs Marian McCormick of Rock Rapids Indiana was expected this month for a visit with relatives but will be unable to come at this time. Her son Herbert will undergo a nasal operation soon. In September Mr and Mrs McCormick and family plan a motor trip here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian McCormick
Rock Rapds
Herbert
Horace Farmer Nears Century Mark in Life
James G. Robbins of near Horace turns 96 as he nears a century. A pioneer dirt farmer and Shorthorn cattle breeder, he helped found Decatur county’s cattle industry from 1876 onward, importing cattle from Kentucky and winning major honors including the 1893 World Fair herd prize in Chicago. He lives with son John E. Robbins. wife Elmira Stout died in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gee” Robbins
Decatur County
William Robbins
Henry County
Kentucky
Horace
Eleanor Anderson
Greensburg
Mt. Pleasant M. E. Church
James G. Robbins
Elmira Stout
Joab Stout
Robbins
Blue Grass
Will S
John EF
Chicago
James B. Lathrop
Mr. Robbins
Mrrs
J. F. Huckleberry
California
Community Happenings in Greensburg and Nearby Areas
Platts Corner Mr and Mrs Jess Blauvelt and son Leslie were shopping in Greensburg Saturday afternoon Mr and Mrs Sherman Robbins attended the Allen s park opening last Saturday Mrs Paul Armstrong and children of Indianapolis are visiting her mother Lena Holcomb and family this week John Maddux and wife were visiting his sister Jenne Eddleman of Westport Sunday Ben Earnest and wife and George Earnest made a business trip to Indianapolis Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Blauvelt
Leslie
Greensburg
Sherman Robbins
Allen’s Park
Paul Armstrong
Indianapolis
Lena Holcomb
John Maddux
Jenne Eddleman
Westport
Ben Earnest
George Earnest
Obituary of Anna Elizabeth Shannon
Anna Elizabeth Shannon born near Spring Hill on October 8, 1851 died June 11, 1925 at the family home. She was daughter of Thomas C. and Mary Mayne Shannon and survived by brothers Thomas R. and Hugh F. and sisters Mrs. Dessie Innis of Alexandria and Mrs. Justina LaRue of Indianapolis. She cared for Annetta W. Shannon as a child and remained a lifelong member of the United Presbyterian church after joining at Richland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Elizabeth Shannon
Spring Hill
Thomas C
Mary Mayne Shannon
Decatur County
Kentucky
George
Sarah
Small
James M
William P
Thomas R
Hugh F
John S
Dessie Innis
Alexandria
Justina LaRue
Indianapolis
Annetta W. Shannon
William P. Shannon
Oxford Female College
Oxford
Ohio
United Presbyterian Church
Richland
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Craig
Carbon Bank
Rushville Hospital
Kinker-Wessing
John Goddard
Spencer
Ashley Cafe
Memoriam
Ripley
Mt. Holyoke
Jethro Meek, Jr
Horace Farmer
Near
John E. Robbins
Platt’s Corner
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