John Wesley's Life and Impact on English Methodism
A Greensburg and Decatur county notice marks John Wesley born 1703 and died 1791 as the founder of Methodism. It notes his 225000 miles traveled and over 40000 sermons preached, crediting his evangelical impulse with saving England from French Revolution horrors.
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Methodist Church
Greensburg
Decatur County
Wesley
Church of England
John Wesley
Epworth
Lincolnshire
London
Christ Church
Oxford
England
Georgia
Paul
WCTU Flower Mission Serves Infirmary Residents
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its annual flower mission service at the county infirmary. Rev. J. G. Peters preached a sympathetic sermon as Mrs. Robert F. Connell led the event. Flowers ice cream and cake were given to 29 residents who appreciated the kindness. The service occurs each June.
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Women’s Christian Temperance Union
County Infirmary
Robert F. Connell
J. G. Peters
Clarksburg
James H. Cox 78 G A R Man Former Letts Postmaster Dies
James H. Cox 78 longtime Letts resident and Civil War veteran of the 68th Indiana died Sunday at his daughter Mrs John Marshall's home in Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Letts Methodist church with burial at Mt Acrie cemetery. Cox served as Letts postmaster 1902 to 1914 and left eight children Harmon Evertt Ames Warren Herron Alva Ada Marshall and Lucy Schalk. He worked in saw mills and lived in Letts Ewington and Greensburg before returning to Letts over twenty years ago.
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James H. Cox
Letts
John Marshall
Gale Street
Indianapolis
Methodist Church
Mt. Acrie
Decased
Sandcrcek Township
68Th Indiana Regiment
Frances Brady
Harmon
Westport
Evertt
Ames, Warren and Herron
Alva
West
Ada Marshall
Lucy Schalk
Cox
Letts Ewington
Greensburg
Miss Elizabeth Hillis Visits Aunts After College Term
Miss Elizabeth Hillis of Milroy visits her aunts Miss Hettie Hillis and Miss Clara Hillis after leaving Beechwood College near Philadelphia. She then traveled to Norfolk Virginia to visit a girlfriend before returning home.
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Elizabeth Hillis
Frank Hillis
Milroy
Hettie
Clara Hillis
Beechwood College
Philadelphia
Norfolk, W
Warren Townsend to John De st. Waln ut
Warren Townsend sends a formal note to John De st Walnut regarding a pending agreement or transfer. The brief item records a personal or business exchange between two named individuals in a local context.
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Warren W. Townsend
John Dest
Walnut
Marie Otterstetter 24 Dies in Chicago
Mrs Rose Otterstetter learns of her daughter Marie's death at 9 o'clock this morning in Chicago. Born near Greensburg, she was 24 and had lived in Indianapolis and Chicago since last October. She leaves her mother three brothers Roscoe Geoge Otto and sister Margerie. father died thirteen years ago. Funeral details not yet set. An uncle has gone to retrieve the body.
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Rose Otterstetter
Marie
Chicago
Miss Otterstetter
Greensburg
George Otterstetter
Indianapolis
Thee
Roscoe
Geoge
Otto
Margerie
DePauw Alumni Named Medical Director at Martinsville Sanitarium
Dr. Edward M. Pitkin son of local pastor Dr. Alfred H. Pitkin becomes medical director of Martinsville Sanitarium. A DePauw University AB and Indiana University MD, he earned the Rawdin Medal and top state board score. He previously taught anatomy and held clinical roles at Indiana University and Long Hospital.
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DePauw
New House
Sanitarium
Martinsville Sanitarium Company
Edward M. Pitkin
Pitkin
Bloomington
DePauw University
Indiana University School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Rawdin
Indiana State Medical Board
Surgical Pathology Laboratory
Indiana University
Robert W. Long Hospital
Methodist
Long Hospital
Martinsville
Memorial Service Honors Departed at Clarksburg
The Odd Fellows observed a memorial service yesterday at the Christian church in Clarksburg at 2:00 p.m. Rev. E L Brown of Rushville delivered a fine address and the program included musical numbers by Mrs Gail Pike and a duet by Norman Patterson and Mrs Claude Kerrick. Afterward the lodge decorated the graves of deceased brothers.
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Odd Fellows
Clarksburg
Order
E. L. Brown
Rushville
Gail Pike
Norman Patterson
Claude Kerrick
Brown
Barberry Bush Found On Doctor’s Premises
A barberry bush spreading rust on wheat was found today on the premises of Dr. C. A. Kuhn by Prof. A. W. McCracken. A sprig was taken to the county agent W. O. Standley at the Daily News building, and the bush will be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Kuhn
A. W. McCracken
W. O. Standley
Daily News
Kentuckian Plants Tobacco in Indiana Demonstration
C. W. Camden from Springfield Kentucky has planted sixteen acres of tobacco on W. H. Mobley’s farm near Columbus Indiana and will show locals how to grow tobacco in Indiana.
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C. W. Camden
Springfield
Columbus
W. H. Mobley
That City
Hoosier State
Sale Reported in Court in Boyl Partition Suit
Commissioners report sale of real estate in the Fred W. Boyl versus Spencer T. Boyl dispute. Property sold to Ernest W. and Dorothy S. Konselman for 1750 dollars. Deed approved and ordered tendered.
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Fred W. Boyl
Spencer T. Boyl
Ernest W
Dorothy S. Konselman
Women_head_to_cincinnati_for_three_weeks_motor_trip
Mrs Will Woodfill and Mrs Chas Ewing depart for Cincinnati tomorrow then begin a three weeks motor trip to New York Atlantic City and other notable places visiting their uncle Gregg Stewart as host or sponsor of the journey.
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Will Woodfill
Chas. Ewing
Cincinnati
New York
Atantic City
Gregg Stewart
Odd Fellows Home Hosts Richmond Delegation Entertained
Dr A H Pitkin addressed residents and guests as about 500 people gathered at the Odd Fellows Home grounds. A 9 piece orchestra led by Elmer Hawkins played while Paul Hilling, a 16 year old blind pianist, performed. Mayors Jenkins and Handley joined the crowd with visitors from Muncie Indianapolis and beyond enjoying a day of music and hospitality.
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I. C
Richmond
Tome Grounds
Charles Allison
M. C. Jenkins
Lawrence Handley
Elmer Hawkins
WhiteWater Lodge of Odd Fellows
Eden Rebekah Lodge
Paul Hilling
Paul
Hollywood
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows Home
Odd Fellows of
Indiana
Waypoints
Muncie
Bloomington
Thorne Delivers Memorial Address for Burney Pythians
Dr. R W Thorne of Greensburg gave a stirring memorial day address at Burney lodge No 341 Knights of Pythias service at Burney Baptist church. Invocation by Rev Miers. arrangements by Clarence Howe Perry Elliott A Alvis James Robbins Millard Keith.
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R. W. Thorne
Pythians
Burney
Burney Lodge i No
Knights of Pythias
Burney Baptist Church
Greensburg
Order of Knights of Pythias
Miers
Clarence Howe
Perry Elliott
A. ©. Alvis
James Robbins
Millard Keith
Missing Greensburg woman sought near Indianapolis
Indianapolis police report Sallie Redman 47 from Greensburg is missing from her home north of the city. A message from C. W. White directs officers to be on the lookout for a woman described as wearing a blue and white apron and dress with blue stockings and tan shoes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Sallie Redman
Greensburg
C. W. White
Circus Train Accident Injures People Near Rushville
Information from the T. A. Wolfe Circus reports 25 cars passed through the city yesterday from Anderson to Shelbyville when a heavy loaded car suffered a broken angle cock causing a wreck near Rushville. Injuries were sustained by some bystanders or travelers.
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T. A. Wolfe
Anderson
Shelbyville
Rushville
Oil on West Sheridan Causes Wheel Damage
James Trestor had a slight mishap yesterday afternoon driving a Dodge touring car on West Sheridan street. The recently oiled street caused the car to skid while turning into an alley, smashing one wheel but causing no serious damage.
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James Trestor
Respected Citizen Frank Hearne Dies At 66
Frank Hearne 66 died Saturday at Memorial hospital from complications after a stroke and a fall. He was buried at South Park cemetery with Reverend Harry Lett officiating. Surviving are four brothers Alfred Ellis Harry Oscar and three sisters Mrs Corbett Mrs Edkins and Mrs Godfrey. He served as a railway conductor and was a longtime member of the Railway Conductors Union.
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Frank Hearne
Memorial Hospital
South Park
Harry Lett
Christian Church
Cincinnati
Silas
Mary L. Hearne
Alfred Hearne
Columbus
Ind
Ellis Hearne
Anderson
Harry Hearne
Covington
Oscar Hearne
Long Beach
Calif
C. P. Corbett
This City
Chas. Edkins
Delia Godfrey
Creech-Luce Creech Daughter to Wed Sappenfield in Chicago
Miss Lucile Creech daughter of Ed G. Creech, formerly of this city and now in Webster City Iowa, will marry William S Sappenfield of Chicago. The wedding is set for June 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl G Coleman 5986 Eggleston Avenue Chicago. Miss Creech has many friends here from her earlier residence.
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Sappenfield-Creech
J. S. Creech
West
Washington Street
Lucile Creech
Ed G. Creech
Webster City
Iowa
William S.S. Sappenfield
Chicago
Carl G. Coleman
Eggleston Avenue
Miss Creech
Engagement Announced for Ellen Erdmann and David Ellis
Sunday notice in the Indianapolis Star reports the engagement of Miss Ellen Erdmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Erdmann Marion Indiana formerly of this city to David W Ellis of Indianapolis The wedding is planned for autumn Erdmann attended local high school and Indiana University member of Delta Gamma sorority and Tri Kappa Ellis attended Indiana University and a Virginia university member of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity and a friend of Ira B Hamilton who has visited here multiple times
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Indianapolis
Ellen Erdmann
Fred Erdmann
Marion
Indiana
David W. Ellis
Miss Erdmann
Indiana University
Delta Gamma
Tri Kappa
Ellis
Bride Gretchen Miller Weds Edward Bestler at Kingston Church
Saturday evening at four o clock in Kingston, Miss Gretchen Miller of St Petersburg, Fla, became the bride of Edwin T Bestler of Chicago. The ceremony conducted by Rev J K Bliss used a single ring rite, with pink rambel roses decorating the church. The couple will reside in Chicago after a reception at Mrs Ralph Throps home.
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Kingston
Gretchen Miller
Fred Miller
St. Petersburg
Fla
Edwin T. Bestler
Chicago
Nellie Haynie
Ted Miller
Fred Morgan
J. K. Bliss
Ralph Throp
Bestler
Raymond Brothers
Alice Miller
Mirs. Satler
Mary Bestler
Divorce Granted in Lester Smith v Edith Smith Suit
The court granted a divorce to Lester Smith from Edith Smith this morning. Costs were assessed against the defendant.
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Lester Smith
Edith Smith
Weekly support ordered in Garver divorce case
The court ordered Thurlow Garver to pay 8.50 for family support after a settlement with Mable Garver. The ruling follows an agreement between the parties in the divorce proceedings.
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Mable Garver
Thurlow Garver
Paties
Bring Cheer to Residents Three Link Institution Mecca
Three Link Institution draws Sunday visitors as a mecca for locals and tourists. The article highlights a festive scene with crowds and community events around the site.
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Mecca
Honor Roll Since Last Memorial
Local society pages list members and honorees from Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Names include E. E. Wooden Lucian Wiley Charles S. Reed J. W. Schofield John D. Hart Fred Albrecht John Menzie Grace McGee Louise Barnard Martha Hiatt Almira Bennett Henrietta Bryan Martha Garrison Mary Smith Mann Rachel Armstrong Sarah High and John Menzie.
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Odd Fellows
E. E. Wooden
Lucian Wiley
Charles S. Reed
J. W. Schofield
John D. Hart
Fred Albrecht
John Menzie Rebekahs
Grace McGee
Louise Barnard
Martha Hiatt
Almira Bennett
Henrietta Bryan
Martha Garrison
Mary Smith Mann
Rachel Armstrong
Sarah High
John Menzie
Memorial Service Honors Decatur Lodge Dead and Living
After 75 years of continuous organization the Decatur Lodge No 103 Odd Fellows and the Rebekah lodge held a memorial service for members who have died. The event featured flowers, music, and a sermon by Dr Alfred H Pitkin linking fraternity ideals to biblical precepts and social duty. The pastor noted John Wesley's anniversary as mentioned in the Daily News.
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Great Lodge of
Eternity
Decatur Lodge No. 103
Odd Fellows
Heaven
Rebekah Lodge
Methodist Church
Ethel Evans
Wm. H. Leedy
Indiana
Florence
McGregor
Indiana Rebekahs
Alfred H. Pitkin
Christ
Pitkin
Odd Fellowship
Isaac and
Rebekah
Good Samaritan
Jericho
Jonathan
David
Damon
Pythias
Jesus Christ
John Wesley
Daily News
Memorial Hospital Surgical List Today
The following persons were operated upon today at Memorial Hospital by Dr Mote for the prem gvals of this thhsils Mrs G Barnard.
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Memorial Hospital
Mote
G Barnard
Adams Shazer Elected President At Saltcreek Sunday School Meeting
Saltcreek Township Sunday School Convention held at Newpoint yesterday afternoon with a solid program for workers. Ira Wenn and Lewis Lines attended. discussion included plans to attend the state convention in Indianapolis. Officers elected for the year include President Adam Shazer and vice president Charles Lange.
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Saltcreek Township
Newpoint
Ira Wenn
Lewis Lines
Adams Township
Paul Buell
Young People
Olliver M. Martin
Indianapolis
Adam Shazer
Charles Lange
Charles Williams
Tony Harlow
Ernie Loyd
Young Peoples
Juniata Vickery
J. H. Vickery
John Walsman
Three Sunny Schoolesses Pro vide Evening Sermon Progress
The Sunday Baptist service featured three women led Bible school classes Philathea Woodward and Stimson with a large women’s chorus. A double quartet sang, Mrs A C Rupp read Psalm eight, Mrs Charles Lacey sang, and Rev I C Overman spoke on The Patriotism of Woman highlighting Esther and Joan of Arc with guests from Sandcreek Church.
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Baptist Church
Bible School
Philathea Woodward
Stimson
A. C. Rupp
Charles Lacey
I. C. ‘Overman
Esther
Joan of Arc
Herschel Rafael James M. Clemons
Sandcreek
Wedding Brightens Johnson Robison Home in Springfield
Miss Adelaide Robison, daughter of Dr W A Robison of Indianapolis and Mrs Mary Robison of Springfield, wed Hobart R. Johnson of Springfield in a single ring ceremony at the Sanders home with Rev J R Bardelmeier officiating. Attendant Miss Kathleen Sanders wore black taffeta as guests relaxed after refreshments. The couple left for Springfield, Illinois to rest in their newly furnished home.
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J. M. Sanders
Adelaide Robison
W. A. Robison
Indianapolis
Mary Robison
Hobart R. Johnson
Springfield
J. R. Bardelmeier
Presbyterian Church
Kathleen Sanders
John,Jr
Blaker
Indianapol
Inefield
Ill
Kappa
Johnson
Lexa Hae Ky
Meyer’s Brothers
Governor Black
Kentucky
Lexington High School
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Mystic Shrine
Mohammed Temple
Peoria
The
Elks Lodge
Former Letts Man Honored
Will A. Burton, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Willard Fraley of this city, has been re elected secretary treasurer of Franklin College for the fourteenth year. He was principal of the Letts school some years ago. His picture appears in the Star today.
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Will A. Burton
Willard Fraley
Franklin College
Star
Century Old Congregation Sparks Fund Drive for Remodeling
The Sandcreek Baptist church concluded a four day drive led by Rev. S. G. Huntington raising over $6,000 toward remodeling. Plans include a new basement and vestibule, furnace and lighting, with improvements to make the edifice up to date. The 1882 structure’s upgrades will create a modern facility in the county.
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Sandcreek Baptist Church
S. G. Huntington
Wil Jackson
Michigan Road
Sandcreek
Mount and Cole Outline Indiana Sunday School Plans
Mount and Cole spoke at the Decatur County Sunday School gathering on graded systems and township representation. The Clay Township group voted to send an auto load of workers to the state meeting and cover their registration fees. Officers will be elected at a later date due to several leaders’ absence.
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H. H. Mount
Seymour Cole
Decatur County Sunday School
Clay Township Sunday School Association
Burney Baptist Church
Mount
Cole
Indiana Sunday School Association
Ofjlikers
Frank C Fields to Spend Summer in Newpoint
Frank C Fields, director of educational works in the Y M C A at Houston, Texas, and his family will spend the summer with relatives at Newpoint. A former county school superintendent, he is well known and many Decatur county friends will be pleased to see him again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Fields
Houston
Texas
Newpoint
Mr. Fields
Decatur County
Sheep Will Clean Up White Top in Timothy
A. A. Hansen of Purdue University suggests using sheep to control white top, the weed harming timothy. Sheep prefer the weed, eating it with little crop damage, and also clean fencerows, leading to cleaner fields overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A. A. Hansen
Purdue University Agricultural Extension Department
Dowler Stewart Marriage Announcement Reads as Public Notice
Mr and Mrs Arthur Stewart announce the marriage to Dowler Stewart in a brief notice transmitted yesterday. The couple invites friends and family to share in the celebration.
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Dowler-Stewart
Arthur Stewart
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G. A. R. Man
Marie Otterstetter
E. M. Pitkin
Barberry Bush
Sale
Eng
A. H. Pitkin
Bulletin
Miller-Bestler
Johnson-Robinson
Sunday School Report
W. H. Mount
Frank Fields
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