Fires Burn Girl as She Plays with Matches
Five o clock Monday afternoon seven year old Lois Hawkins of grandparents Mr and Mrs Allen Burton was burned when a box of matches lit paper in a strawberry patch. Mrs Edward Ford smothered the flames with her flannel skirt, saving the child's life though her own hands and arms were badly burned. The girl suffered severe burns on the right side of her body and face but is expected to recover with scarring.
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Lois Hawkins
Allen Burton
Edward Ford
North Broadway
Lois
Mrs. Ford
Death of Rev Justus Barton McCoy in Topeka Kansas
Rev Justus Barton McCoy died early Wednesday in a Topeka hospital from kidney trouble. Born in Fugit township he later moved to Lucas Kansas where he lived at his death. He was 72 years old and a minister in the Christian church, son of Audra McCoy a former county commissioner and brother of Southerland McCoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justus Barton McCoy
Topeka
Kansas
Mr. McCoy
Fugit Township
Lucas
Audra McCoy
Southerland McCoy
Christian Church
Rush and Decatur Counties Record Ten Living Ex-Sheriffs
The Rushville Republican notes Decatur county exceeds with ten living ex-sheriffs. Named are Charles Woodward James Fiscus George S. Dickey A J Smith Col M C Welsh John A Meek John W Stout Capt W T Stott Taylor Meek and Jeff C Davis highlighting the county's historic law enforcement lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush County
Rushville
Decatur County
Charles Woodward
James Fiscus
George S. Dickey
A. J. Smith
Col
M. C. Welsh
John A. Meek
John W. Stout
Capt
W. T. Stott
Taylor Meek
Jeff C. Davis
Deserved Promotion at American Express Office
Roy De Armond resigns as day transfer man to become express messenger on the Big Four between Cincinnati and St Louis. Will Jacob becomes day transfer man and Charles Binder fills the night man position after the promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy DeArmond
American Express Co
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Roy
Mr. DeArmond
Will Jacob
Charles Binder
Pleasant Surprise Family Reunion At Norristown Home
Sunday June 16th marked a large family gathering at William Deinert’s Norristown home in Shelby county. Eight surviving children and thirty three grandchildren attended, with baskets of food. the clan includes Deiwert and related spouses across several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Deinert
Norristown
Shelby County
William Menassa Deinert
Ohio
Government Land
Charles Majors
Sid Conger
California
Mr. Deinert
Plains
Rockies
Land of Golden Promise
New York
Cape Horn
West
Eliza Newton
David Deiwert
Charles Deiwert
Clarksburg
A. J. Monroe
Flat Rock Cave Mills
David Bepler
Shelbyville
William Benson
Geneva
George Deiwert
Edgar Deiwert
Newbern
Alexander Clark
Deiwert
Washington Township
Death of a Noble Woman Mrs Louisa Miller
Mrs Louisa Miller dies at her son C P Millers home in Shiloh at 8 30 PM Tuesday. Pioneer resident, devoted church member, and mother of ten born January 15 1816 in Montgomery County Kentucky came to Decatur County in 1821. Funeral at the Miller home conducted by Rev T J Anthony and Rev J W Turner with burial in Shiloh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Miller
C. P. Miller
Shiloh
Miller
Decatur County
Mrs. Miller
Montgomery County
Kentucky
Strauther Pleak
Charles Miller
Family Reunion and Dinner at Mrs Mary Stier Home
A large family gathering and dinner were hosted by Mrs. Mary Stier in Harris City on Sunday. Attendees included Chris Stier and family from St Bernard Ohio, Joseph Zimmerman and family, Miss Agnes Stier from Cincinnati, David Young and family from Indianapolis, Mrs Joseph Pfeifer and three sons from Champaign Illinois, and Fred Stier who lives with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stier
Harris City
Chris Stier
St. Bernard
Ohio
Joseph Zimmerman
Agnes Stier
Cincinnati
David Young
Indianapolis
Joseph Pfeifer
Champaign
Illinois
Fred Stier
Death of Another Pioneer in Decatur County
Robert Sanderson a Decatur County pioneer died Tuesday at his grandson Orlis Sanderson's home in Forest Hill at age ninety two. Born and lifelong resident, he married Sarah Spanley on November 28, 1844, who survives. The body was moved to the city for burial yesterday morning after services at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Robert Sanderson
Orlis Sanderson
Forest Hill
Sarah Spanley
Masonic Meeting at Clarksburg Lodge No 124
Clarksburg lodge No 124 F and A M will hold a meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 00 in the Methodist church. Program includes music by the choir solo by Miss Jessie Smith scripture by Rev McCall address by Rev H D Sterrett quartet with Miss Smith Mrs Teodore W Seniour Miss Ruby Emmett and Mrs Will Johnson music by Miss Emma Cartmell another solo by Miss Myrtle Folks benediction by Rev Sterrett choir leader Mrs E S Fee and a welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg Lodge
Jessie Smith
McCall
H. D. Sterrett
Teodore W. Seniour
Ruby Emmett
Will Johnson
Emma Cartmell
Myrtle Folks
Sterrett
E. S. Fee
Prominent Physician Weds In Three O’clock Saturday Ceremony
On Tuesday afternoon at three o clock Dr B R Smith of Clay City Kentucky married Miss Laura D Askin of this city at the home of Dr and Mrs Ira M Sanders on North Franklin Street Rev W F Smith of New Albany performed the ceremony. Montana Bros harpists provided the wedding music and after refreshments the couple departed for Milroy to begin married life with the groom s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira M. Sanders
Franklin Street
B. R. Smith
Clay City
Kentucky
Laura D. Askin
W. F. Smith
New Albany
Montana Bros
Indianapolis
Thomas Askin
Forest Hill
Standard's ad columns urge patronage of local merchants
The Standard highlights home merchants and their goods in advertising columns, urging readers to patronize local businesses and support the community economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Tragic Drowning Of FourYearOld Johnnie Davis At St Paul
The drowning of four year old Johnnie Davis near St Paul occurred Friday morning as he crossed a suspension foot bridge with siblings and a companion. Despite a large search lasting days, the body was recovered Tuesday in a deep river hole near Beckhart mill and returned to his family for burial in St Paul cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Johnnie Davis
John W. Davis
Howard
Cumberland Bush
Johnnie
Oliver Davis
Peter Favors
Beckhart Mill
St. Paul Cemetery
Made a Trial Trip by Rural Carrier on Route Five
Alf Barnes, rural mail carrier on route five, completed a trial automobile trip Tuesday morning. He covered twenty six miles and made sixty eight stops, plus a ten to fifteen minute delay for a traction engine to pass, with total time two hours fifty minutes. He says it beats a horse two to one and hints at investing in a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf Barnes
Alf
Dr A R Beach Returns to Pulpit at First M E Church
After weeks away due to measles and pneumonia Dr A R Beach resumes his ministerial duties at the First M E Church. He will preach Sunday morning and evening with members welcoming his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
A. R. Beach
Newpoint Plans Glorious Fourth Celebration
Newpoint will celebrate the Fourth with an attractive program. Louis Harding of Indiana University will deliver the welcome address followed by Rev. Thomas H. Kuhn of Richmond. Special music and plenty to eat are planned, and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint
Louis Harding
Indiana University
Thomas H. Kuhn
Richmond
Delightful Woman's Club Meeting at Mrs Hamilton Home
The Woman's Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at the country home of Mrs. Cassius Hamilton north of the city. Readings by Mrs. W. W. Bonner Mrs. M. Grover Miss Hadly and Mrs. Weaver delighted attendees, while music by Mrs. Anna Parsons Mrs. W. W. Bonner Mrs. Will Woodfill and Miss Emma Donnell enhanced the program. Refreshments followed and a pleasant social time concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Cassius Hamilton
W. W. Bonner
M. Grover
Miss Hadly
Weaver
Anna Parsons
Will Woodfill
Emma Donnell
Man Burns When Gas Fire Ignites Tractor Engine
On a Van dalia pike grading job near the Thomas Stever son farm northwest of town, Charles Towler’s traction engine crushed a high pressure gas pipe from Logan Natural Gas Co. The gas ignited in the engine’s fire box and Towler, though badly burned on hands and face, managed to reverse and drive the engine away from the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Towler
Vandalia Pike
Thomas Steverson
Logan Natural Gas Co
Towler
Kirby Crooks wed Lulu Crooks in Greensburg ceremony
Walter Everett Kirby and Lulu May Crooks were married at the bride’s West North street home with Rev. A R Beach and Rev. James Mailley officiating. Paul Tindall and Ruth Edwards performed musical pieces. Prof. Walter D Brown sang. They will reside on West First street with many out of town guests and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West North Street
Walter Everett Kirby
Lulu May Crooks
A. R. Beach
M. E. Church
James Mailley
The
Christian Church
Paul Tindall
Shelbyville
Ruth Edwards
Moores Hill
Walter D. Brown
Department of Music
Greenfield
Ohio
Brown
Greensburg
Sam Kirby
Kirby Brothers
L. D. Crooks
Cincinnati
Delta Corya
Terre Haute
Glorious Fourth Celebration with Horse Races in Greensburg
Greensburg plans a July Fourth celebration at the fairgrounds featuring a morning baseball game and an afternoon of horse racing with purses of 500 each for 2 21 trotting and 2 22 pacing events. Entries include Gladys Indian Maiden Stella P Times Star Leila Thomas and others, plus a free-to-all novelty race of a half mile walk and a half mile trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Will H. Robbins
Prince of India
John Robinson
Lewiscreek
Ind
Charley Thomas
Keller Thomas -Crippen & Rhoades
Stella P
George Parish
Shelbyville
Times Star
Willa Will Star
Frank Robbins
Lelia Thomas
Keller Thomas
Virgil Alexander
Shave — J. O'Connell
Youngston
Ohio
Major Carney
George W. Leaderer
J. W. Rhodes
Gay Girl
Baron Posey
Mack Stewart
Zenia
Vannie Thomas
Keller Thomas Strauther Pleak
Jack the Ripper
Jack Heron
Chas Robinson
Catherine C
Barony
Curtis Russell
North Vernon
John Dale
Dave Wagoner
Rushville
Oratorical Contest Draws Large Crowd at Centenary Church
The Tuesday event at Centenary M E Church hosted six young contestants from about twelve years old under the Women’s Christian Temperance Union. Judges awarded Gladys Moody first prize a silver medal and Janie McKay second prize a silver spoon. The Washington township win started a path to county and state contests culminating in a diamond medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Martha Bennett
Ada Osting
Gladys Moody
Janie McKay
Robert Hunter
Ethel Kirby
C. F. Kercheval
J. H. Parker
James Mailley
Washington Township
J. W. Owens
C C F Memorial Service At South Park Cemetery
Decatur lodge No. 103 holds its annual memorial service Sunday afternoon. Members meet at the hall promptly at one o clock and march to South Park Cemetery for an address by Will C Ehrhardt. Ritualistic services follow and graves of deceased brothers are decorated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Lodge
No. 103
Hall Prompty
South Park Cemetery
Will C. Ehrhardt
Trade a Greenburg House for a Farm Offer
Mendenhall and Fleming advertise trading a good house in Greensburg for a farm. They will pay any necessary cash difference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Mendenhall & Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dorothy Dodd
Edmeads Bros
Flat Rock
Kirby Crooks
Pace
Don
Elza Reed
Emma Lou
Almont Brunswick
Anson Ferree
Springfield
Mabel W
P. K.S
W. Q. Eld
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