Only Two Of Seventeen Get State License
Seventeen applicants for state life teacher's license were tested with only two succeeding. Prof. O. L. Newman of Sandusky was among the successful, indicating a stiff examination. Local film work includes a comedy Who's the Baby shot at the K of P theatre directed by C. E. Weidner of Chicago with a cast including Miss Helen Thomson and Frederick Zoller among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily News
O. L. Newman
Sandusky
K. of P
C. E. Weidner
Chicago
Newcastle
Helen Thomson
Frederick Zoller
Buv Hamilton
Hovers
Adelaide Robinson
Victoria Wolverton
Dorothy Miller
Mildred Emmert
Freda Fuchtman
Mary Ruth Laudig
Alic Barnaby
Ima Bray
Florence Zoller
Helen Aldrich
Henpecked Husband Receives Telegram Visitor Plans Arrival
A dutiful husband is seen at home taking orders from his wife. A telegram arrives announcing an old friend will send his visitor, referred to as baby, prompting a frantic dash to prepare. The scene centers on domestic dynamics and comic anticipation.
City trip and baby scene lead to Imperial Council plans
A narrative recounts a trip to the city for purchases and a telegraph announcing a baby on the way, shifting scenes to a railroad station. The plot centers on finding the right girl among youths, with a film set to show at the K P theatre soon. Portland chosen for the 1920 Imperial Council Imperial sessions and rose festival. Al Kader temple led a Northwest campaign for the convention, opposing Jerusalem temple of New Orleans. A well known woman dies near Metamora leaving six children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
Pacific Coast City
Portland
al Kader Temple
Imperial Council
Temples of
Northwest
Jerusalem Temple
New Orleans
Louisana
Paul Imlay Home
Paul Imlay grandson of Mr and Mrs Alex Stevenson has been hon-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Imlay
Alex Stevenson
Soldier from Camp Medr discharged visits family near Waco
A discharged serviceman from Camp Medr thur near Waco Texas is home on a visit. He stopped to visit his grandparents and then proceeded to Knightstown where his parents reside. Paul has not yet set plans for the next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thur
Waco
Tex
Knightstown
Paul
Local Couple Weds in Cincinnati Nuptials Surprise Friends
Phyllis Casady wed Lotus Gartin in Cincinnati with their families notified by telegram. The groom, son of James and Mrs Gartin, recently graduated from the Rushville High School. The couple returned to Rushville and visited the bride’s parents on West Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Casady
Phyllis
Cincinnati
Lotus Gartin
James Gartin
Greensburg
Gartin
Miss Casady
West Ninth Street
Rushville
Local residents greet visitors and celebrate small town events
Mrs S N Patterson returns from Aurora Illinois after visiting sister Mrs Grover Aldrich and son. A cement walk is laid in front of P H Spolin jewelry store. Numerous local residents and visitors are mentioned including the Theis family and guests from Indianapolis Chicago Oak Park and New Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Patterson
Aurora
Grover Aldrich
P. H. Spolin
J. C. Slaughter
Louisville
Jacob Theis
Raymond Crist
M. E. Hospital
Indianapolis
Tessie Weinland
Dalmbert & C&o
Ira Hollensbee
Shelley
Chicago
Guy Theis
New Albany
Florence Zoller
Mary Elizabeth Bowman
Oak Park
Ill
A. R. Kroft
Franklin
Dorothy
Franklin College
Alice Fenton
Clint Hedrick
Famly
Letts
Albert Holmes
Earl Bentley
Alvin
Brookville
James Fisher
D. M. Thomas
Vern
Knickerbocker
Greensburg
Robbins Block Sold in $15000 Deal Changes Occupants
Robbins Block known as the White block on the public square was sold today by the Frank Ford agency to the Decatur County Mercantile Co. They will move into new quarters on West Main Street after a lease expiry in months. The Mercantile Co. will occupy the Schultz building while E. G. Schultz moves his furniture and undertaking business into his own property. The new Mercantile home measures 50 by 160 feet with a large double room. The Fair Store will relocate in due time as the deal triggers changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greely
Sarah Johnston
A. P. Powell
New Baptist Preacher Takes Charge in Burney and Union
Rev. F. R. Barnaby, newly arrived pastor from Moores Hill, will lead Burney Baptist Church and also preach at Union, five miles south of Greensburg. He met Rev. C. B. Jones in Decatur County and was welcomed warmly. this is his second pastorate as he relocates his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Barnaby
Burney
Barnaby
Moores Hill
Union
Greensburg
C. B. Jones
Decatur County
Decatur County War Record Effort Publishes Gold Star Names
Decatur County progresses with war records from published gold star lists. Women across townships manage blanks for every Indiana service member, collecting letters and photos for a bound history to be filed at the state house. If omissions are found, notify historian Mrs Deiwert to ensure accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
William Harrison Ray
Harold Risk
Adam
George Deinert
Adams
William Higgins
Clay
Roy Miers
Clinton Township
Charles Clemmons
Fugit
Mabel Deiwert
Jackson
John T Alexander
Saltcreek
Florence
George Redelman
Sandcreek
Urse McCorkle
Marion
Lecuissa Washington
Wil McCoy Greensburg
John E. Osborn
Indiana
Ocys
Jackson and Bailey Wills Probated In Circuit Court
Two wills were probated in circuit court late on Wednesday. Arcme T. Bailey leaves the estate to three brothers Clifford Vestal and Walter Bailey with descendants in case of a brother’s death, executor Hubert C. Moore. witnesses Ollie Moore Huber G. Moore and H. J. Lawrence. drawn December 1 1917. Edwin Jackson leaves all to the widow Mary L. Jackson who serves as executrix without bond. after her death sons Harry N. and Barney A. Jackson inherit. drawn September 1 1918. Wind and rain storm at McCoy's causes some damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcme T. Bailey
Clifford
Vestal
Walter Bailey
Hubert C. Moore
Ollie Moore
Huber G. Moore
H. J. Lawrence
Edwin Jackson
Harry N
Barney A. Jackson
Mary L. Jackson
Mccoy's
Wind and rain storm hits near McCoy's
A Wednesday evening storm brought strong wind and heavy rain to the McCoy area. Several large trees were blown down but no damage was reported. Rain fell over a small area with a noticeable downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCoy’s
Boy Hurt After Fall From Auto
A boy named Eisave, son of George Abbott and wife of W Washington Street, was injured yesterday evening while playing. He fell face down onto the street, suffering a badly bruised chin and severely cut lower lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Abbott
George Abbot
W. Washington Street
Surety of Peace Action Near Westport
In Justice W J Grants court a surety of the peace action was heard against Alfred Hughes and Zach Belcourt. The elder Belcourt claims Hughes has repeatedly abused and threatened him and on several occasions struck and kicked him. Belcourt seeks legal protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Grant
Alfred Hughes
Zach Belcourt
Westport
W. J. Grant
Zack Beicourt
Alph Hughes
Beicourt
Aly
Hughes
Boicourt
Vassar Graduate Helen Woodfill Returns Home
Miss Helen Woodfill daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Woodfill completes her course with high honors at Vassar College and returns home this evening. Her mother traveled to Poughkeepsie for commencement to accompany her as the week of exercises tops each day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Woodfill
Charles Woodfill
Helen
Vascar College
Poughkeepsie
Vassar
Death of Mrs. Sarah Senour Near Metamora reported
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Senour, 79, will be held Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Metamora M E church. She died Tuesday night at her home near Metamora from a paralysis stroke. She was mother of John R. Messick and six other children and reared Curran Temple. Born April 7, 1840 in Delaware, she lived in Franklin township and was a devout Metamora Methodist. Interment at Metamora Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Senour
Shelbyville
J.s John R. Messick
Metamora
Senour
John
Elizabeth Batson
Wilmington
Franklin County
Indiana
Alfred Senour
Messick
William Senour
Brookville
George Senour
Rush County
Henry Secnour
Mary Senour
Nother
Curran Temple
Metamora Methodist Church
Franklin Township
W. E. Watkins
Metanora M
McCormack Wins Greensburg Axle Plant Contract
Marsh McCormack, local contractor, awarded the contract to erect the Greensburg Axle Company plant near the Victory Tract Company. Building planned at 50 by 100 feet with an estimated cost of about $8,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Axle Company
Victory Tract Company
Marsh McCormack
Epworth League Wins at Waldron Convention Names 1920 Meeting
Milroy wins banner at Epworth League convention in Waldron with high points. Officers elected include President Rev J W Elder and Treas Ophir Cripple, Waldron. Connersville district selects Centerville and Grand Avenue church in Waldron for 1920 meeting. Milroy, Laurel, and St Paul listed among participants. Milroy banner buyer Rev J N Walker presiding. Milroy and Centerville prominent in district work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Waldron
Milroy
Connersville
Milroy League
J. N. Walker
J. W. Elder
Waldren
Paul Addison
New Palestine
W. E. Wagoner
Leothe Copeland
St. Paul
Clara Ho Iseworth
Centerville
Edna Terhune
Ophir Cripple
Jame
Myrtle Williams
Laurel
Grand Avenue Church
Cincinnati
Advisory Board Meeting Called for School Repairs
Trustee Robert O Buell of Clinton township calls an advisory board meeting to consider Sandusky school building improvements. Planned work includes enlarging coal bins in the basement cement walk around the building new guttering and fresh air ventilators and painting the woodwork. Estimated cost about 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O.buell
Clinton Township
Sandusky
Local Man Reports Death of Anderson Nephew Ezra Britton
Mr. Alex Stevenson received a telegram this morning announcing the death of his nephew Ezra Britton of Anderson. He was the son of George and Elizabeth Stevenson and was born in Greensburg. No arrangements have been made for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Stevenson
Ezra Britton
Anderson
George and
Elizabeth Stevenson
Greensburg
Letts Hardware Sues John B Fugit Over Notes
The Letts Hardware Company files suit in circuit court against John B. Fugit on notes totaling $1,975. The complaint alleges default on the loan and seeks recovery of the amount plus court costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letts Hardware Company
John B. Fugit
Attendees at Mrs. Griswold Funeral in town
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Griswold drew Judge A. F. Bussard and his daughter Opal of Toledo Ohio Oscar Duryea and son of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Jos Goodwin of Fountaintown and Mrs Bussard and Mrs Duryea who had been there for weeks aiding Miss Edith in caring for their mother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Griswold
A. F. Bussard
Opal
Toledo
Ill
Oscar Duryea
Indianapolis
Jos Goodwin
Fountaintown
Mrs Emma Blackmore Among Greensburg Visitors
Mrs Emma Blackmore of St Paul was among Greensburg visitors today, meeting townsfolk and touring local sights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Blackmore
St. Paul
Greensburg
Louchard Becomes Cashier of Napoleon Bank
J Francis Louchard of Versailles an auditor of Ripley county has been elected cashier of the Napoleon bank and will assume the position on January 1 1920. He has served eight years as auditor and nine years as deputy auditor and is regarded as a capable official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Francis Louchard
Versailles
Ripley County
Napoleon Bank
Louchard
Meeting of Burney Girls Organization Saddened by Thelma Thomas Absence
Miss Ida B. Wilhite County Home Economic Demonstrator visited Burney this morning and met her Canning Club. She learned Thelma Thomas, secretary-treasurer of the club, was killed in an accident near Clifty last Sunday, making the meeting very sad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney Girls’ Organization
Thelma Thomas
Ida B. Wilhite
County Home
Burney
Canning Club
Wilhite
Clifty
Sundsy
Site Chosen for Milan Sanatorium Near Lake
The Milan sanitarium site has been definitively located on seven teen and one-half acres overlooking the lake, purchased from Mrs. Jessie Moncuse. The tract is described as ideal for its proximity to the lake and other favorable features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan Sanitarium
Jessie Moncuse
Excellat
Landscape features to form a work of art in garden
A lithographer and corps of workmen are at work preparing the prospects as drainage and hundreds of poplar and beech trees will contribute to a landscape gardening work of art.
Indiana Wheat Acreage Surges as Apple Crop Falters
A USDA crop report by George C. Bryant notes Indiana spring wheat acreage roughly five times higher than last year at about 39 000 acres with a state condition of 94 percent. Oats and barley show modest gains. apples face near total failure in the southern region, while central and northern areas fare better. Warm May weather boosts hay and pastures, alfalfa is being cut, and peaches and pears lag in condition. Blackberries and raspberries largely escape the April freeze with prospects for a good crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
George C. Bryant
Bureau of Crops Estimates
Unite States Department of Agriculture
Heidenreich Henrdicks Wedding Noted In Indianapolis Star
A noted wedding in Indianapolis last night featured Miss Row marty Hendricks and George Heidenreich in one of the prettiest ceremonies of the season. The couple exchanged vows amid celebratory details described in the Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidenreich-Henrdicks
Indianapolis Star
Miss Row
Marty Hendricks
George Heilenreich
Local Bride Weds Mr Hendricks In Greenburg Ceremony
At 9 o clock at the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas A Hendricks 2518 Broadway the Rev William B Farmer officiated. The ceremony featured pink and white decor with harpist Frane Willhite Weber performing. Attendants included Miss Margaret Rouse and Wilbur Morgan. The couple will reside at 1220 Park Avenue after a wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frane Willhite Weber
Miss Rouse
Kathryn Nichols
Muncie
Arline Shreeve
Carl Eveleigh
Park Avenue
Charles Zoller
Greensburg
E. P. Bishop
Local visitors and calls noted in town social roundup
Bernice Brown and Theo Williams spent Sunday with Florence Lyons. Rhoda Farmer visited Mrs Ellen Caster on Wednesday. Ed Hoff and his wife called on Mr and Mrs Eli Snedaker Sunday evening. Wave Williams from Council Grove Kansas visited relatives nearby last week. Ed Hancock and family from Greensburg motored through the square. Let every able bodied man inquire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Brown
Theo Williams
Florence Lyons
Rhoda Farmer
Ellen Caster
Ed Hoff
Eli Snedaker
Wave Williams
Council Grove
Kansas
Ed Hancock
Greensburg
Sumuei
Norwold Woods Fourth of July Picnic Prep
A celebration meet at Norwold's woods Saturday afternoon aims to prepare for the Fourth of July picnic. Ella Schurer returned home Sunday after visiting Mrs. Cas Williams at Game Center. Epworth League attendance was fair with Ruth Boring delivering a number and Ruth Burkette of Greensburg singing, accompanied by Mrs. Anna Lee Hickman Linville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwold’s Woods
Ella Schurer
Cas Williams
Game Center
Francis Thackery
Epworth League
Ruth Boring
Ruth Burkette
Greensburg
Anna Lee Hickman Linville
EF. L
Peterson Family Returns From Bluffton Visit
Mrs. R. W. Peterson and her daughter Marguerite and son French have returned from a three weeks visit at Bluffton. Mrs. Peterson attended her sister Zoe French's wedding to Rev. George Snider. Mrs. Walter Hurst, hospitalized in Indianapolis, is reported to be improving and will remain there about three more weeks before she can be brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Peterson
Marguerite
French
Bluffton
Peterson
Zoe French
George Snider
Walter Hurst
Indianapolis
Real Turtle Caught On Main Street Today
Lem Fiscus and Dr Orlando Barns trapped a hard shell turtle in a ditch near the county jail on West Main street. Fiscus prepared it for cooking while Barns invited friends to share the find. The origin of the turtle remains a mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lem Fiscus
Orlando Barns
West Main Street
Burns
Fiscus
Dr. Burns
Well Known Couple United in Marriage
Orrin Jewett Farlow and Miss Alice Bell Underwood were united in marriage this afternoon by Rev. C. B. Jones at the parsonage. They left for Cincinnati and other points, to make their future home. Farlow works at Garland mills and the bride is sister of Mrs. Reeend of this city. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Jewett Farlow
Alice Bell Underwood
C. B. Jones
Cincinnati
Lieutenant Smith Returns to Renew Old Ties
Lieut Broadus Smith, son of the late Rev W W Smith former Baptist pastor here, visits to renew boyhood friendships. He was discharged from the 335 regiment of the 84th division, a unit with many Decatur county men. His family lives in Franklin and his grandmother Mrs Dyer Moore resides in Sardinia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadus Smith
W. W. Smith
Decatur County
Lieut. Smith
Franklin
Dyer Moore
Sardinia
Real estate transfers list with numerous township lot deals
Real estate transfers range across Burney and Washington townships with multiple buyers paying sums from 50 to 13 000 dollars. Transactions include city lots, park plots, and farm acreage in Clay Saltcreek and Sandereek townships. Names such as Chas Anderson Della Silver Eliza Logan Orlando Williams Myron Freelani and others appear along with buyers like J R Woolverton and J E Mendenhall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Anderson
John W. Lane
Burney
J. B. McLaughlin
Della M. Silver
Washington Township
Eliza E. Logan
George A. Hilman
City
Mary E. Thomson
Orlando Wi'iams
Clay Township
Bridget Bateman
Mike McCormick
Albert Brebberman
R. M. English
Everett Ryan
Osa Ryan
City Park
J. J. Puttman
Myron Fréelani
Saltcreek
G. L. Roberts
J. R. Woolverton
William Fleming
Nelson Zetterburg
Highland
Carrie M. Reed
J. E. Mendenhall
Lizzie Brown
Emmet H. Davis
Sarah C. Smith
John W. Beck
Edmond H. Swem
Jeanette F Howard
Arthur Ullman
Charles Merryman
Sandereek
Zachariah Boicourt
John H Meliwain
Carl G. Winter Et al
Chas. L. White
German Army at Last Gasp in November
A French staff report describes the German army’s dire state in late 1918. Hindenburg presses for peace, citing Macedonian front collapse and heavy losses. By September only 197 divisions remained in the field with shell shortages and dwindling manpower. 300,000 prisoners were lost in four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindenburg
Prince Max
Faretter
Vindenberg
Property transfers filed across townships and city lots
A series of land transfers and sales listed across Sandcreek Saltcreek and Clay townships and city lots. Names include Nathaniel T Shaw Myron Freeland Will Espy Albert Brebber man William Sutton Bernard J Wiete Tarve A Clark James O Ketchum Mary Carr Anthony Powell and others with parcels ranging from two to four hundred acres and prices from fifty to nine thousand five hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Tower
Nathaniel T. Shaw
Sandcreek
H. J. Milligan Et al
Myron Freeland
Saltcreek
Styers
Creath J. Loyd
Albert Brebberman
Washingon
Aliie M. Retherford
William E Sutton
Sandreek
Harry R. Piles
Bernard J. Wiete
William H. Mobley
Harry E. Pavy
Clay Township
Imma Freeland
Tarve A. Clark
John O. Norwald
James O Ketchum
City
E. A. Rankin
Mary E. Carr
Harry A. Maxiner
Anthony P. Powell
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K. of P. Theatre
Abe
Tenportal County
Val
Oregon City
Ore
Fer
Camp Medr
Mercantile
Schultz Furniture Store
NEW Baptist
Union and
Ing
Jackson and Bailey
Eisave
Laneral
Vmccormack
Andy Hersley
Frank Hersley
States
Hersley
Griswold
Milan
Mrs Thomas A
New Pennington
Ested
Realty
Novembe
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