Road petition to make Greensburg to Aurora highway state route
A formal presentation was made to Indiana State Highway Commission in Indianapolis proposing designation of a Greensburg to Aurora road via Newpoint Batesville and Saman as a state highway. Local officials and businessmen outlined route location traffic needs and economic benefits to Dearborn county communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Aurora
Newpoint
Batesville
Saman
Indianapolis
Walter W. Bonner
E. J. Hancock
Walter Fitch
Ripley County
John A. Hillenbrand
Mannufacturies
Iveret
McClurs
Farmers’ Ascoriation
Dearborn County
W. W McMullen
Sunman
Prof
Raas
Rush County tragedy ends in double tragedy after shooting
Gertrude Jones, 22, is in critical condition in Rushville hospital after being shot by her brother Cary A. Jones, 26, who killed himself after the attack in the Jones home. Russell Wykoff, the man feared by Cary, was later involved as the sister sought help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Jones
Rushville
Jones
Cary A. Jones
Falmouth
Russell Wykoff
Wykoff
John F Russell Returns from Indiana Millers Session
John F Russell arrived in Indianapolis after attending the Indiana Millers Association sessions at the Board of Trade Building. He was elected a member of the board of directors, and formerly served as association president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Russell
Indianapolis
Indiana Millers’ Association
Board of Trade
Russell
Civil War Veteran George Riggs Visits Old Home in Texas
George Riggs of Orange Texas arrived this morning for an extended visit with old friends. He left Texas for service in 1913 and this marks his first return to his home. He served 12 years in the 26th Indiana regiment Co H. Roe Marsh, deceased in the west, was the father of Everett Marsh and also belonged to the same unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riggs
Orange
Texas
26Th
Indiana Regiment
Roe Marsh
West
Everett Marsh
Indiana Republicans Extend Summer Meeting Dates
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association fixed July 28 and 29 for its annual summer meeting in Greensburg at the YMCA parlors, moved to avoid Chicago exposition openings. Editors will visit Hammond East Chicago and Gary with lectures by New and Watson, and Gov. Metre. George Elliott undergoes gallstone surgery. secretary Schortemeier temporarily replaces him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Committee
Greensburg
Chicago
Hammond
Conkey
East Chicago
Garve
New
Watson
Ovarant
Charles
Kartvaker
Denner
Tela Paunte
Righard Tinker
Aivadar Cf
Brick Walls Taken Down at Newpoint High School
Rapid progress on the Newpoint high school construction with many workmen and students cleaning brick. Swartz contractors push work under Cale Champ supervision while trustees discuss light from south windows and consider plan changes suggested by State officials to improve lighting without harming eye health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint
Swartz
Cale Champ
Huber
Prof
Baas
Hines
State Board of Accounts
State Board of Health
Rotary backs proposed National Guard unit for Greensburg
Rotary club unanimously pledges support for establishing a local National Guard unit in Greensburg. Postmaster Hal T. Kitchin outlines the plan while Frank Donnell praises the Eagles lodge for community aid and a new ball park and airdome. He urges Rotarians to back the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toary Club
Greensburg
Donnell
Eagles
Rotary
National Guard
Hal T. Kitchin
Frank Donnell
Eagles Lodge
Children’s Day Program at Springhill Church
The Children’s Day exercises at Springhill church drew a large crowd on Sunday morning. The Ladies class included Mrs Jethro Meek who delivered a fine talk, while a Men’s class member read the scripture. Mrs Edward Sefton spoke about the Young Macredia class’s past and future work. Emmer White offered the opening prayer for the Young Men’s class as the Knights of Honor sang. Primary classes of Mrs Bert Meek and Mrs Robert Buell recited pieces, with lilies and daffodils among the flowers represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springhill Church
Jethro Meek
Edward Sefton
Macre
Emmer White
Knights of Honor
Bert Meek
Robert Buell
Local Notices from Cold Rain Road and Nearby
Mrs Noland Clark and son Ross called on Mrs Hortense Kerrick Thursday afternoon. Mrs Julia Noah of Spiceland visits Mrs Melvin Miller and family. Families from Andersonville and Rushville noted in visits and motor trips. Cottage prayer meeting led by Roscoe Lefferge with 48 attendees. next at Emmett Farthing’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noland Clark
Ross
Hortense Kerrick
Julia Noah
Spiceland
Melvin Miller
Leslie Miller
Robert
Ruth
Andersonville
Dwight
Wauhtey
Rushville
Fred Kruge
Garrison Creek Church
Anna Washburn
Mary Angle
J. S. Ricketts
Hiner
Emmett Farthing
Roscoe I Efferge
Inna Noah
Will Emeweller
Prchvilla
Tent Meeting To Be Held In Westport This Summer
Westport will host a tent meeting from June 25 to July 16 with services each evening at 7 30. Special singing and music will highlight the gatherings. Delegates include Rev. G R Finch of Ohio Rev Elmer Joy of Michigan Rev Harry Caldwell of Brazil Indiana and Rev C F Beitzel with Mrs Beitzel of Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westport
G. R. Finch
Ohio
Elmer Joy
Michigan
South Africa
Harry Caldwell
Brazil
Indiana
C. F. Beitzel
Beitzel
Cavensburgers Heard Frow in Texas Visit
George W. Riggs, a Civil War veteran from the 26th Indiana, visits Cavensburg from Orange Texas where he resides with daughters Mrs Albert Christy and Mrs George Maddox now employed in ship building. The 79 year old plans to visit his sister Mrs Burroughs at Westport and recalls his former home at Scipio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Riggs
26Th
Indiana Regiment
Orange
Texas
Albert Christy
George Maddox
Christy
Maddox
Riggs
E Burroughs
Westport
Scipio
S. S. Thomas
Helen Christy
Laredo
Thomas
Mrs Mabel Wallace Visits Indianapolis Friends
Mrs. Mabel Wallace has traveled to Indianapolis for a visit with friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel -Wallace
Indianapolis
Interesting Letter From Fort Leavenworth Soldier
Philip Mowrer, a Greensburg native in the 49th Infantry at Fort Leavenworth, writes of army life and his role with the post Y M C A. He describes social work, singing training, and interactions with ministers, business leaders, and noted figures, while praising the post’s kitchens, hospital, and prison yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Daily News
Philip Mowrer
Greensburg
Fort Leavenworth
U. S
Army
U.S
Alleman
Indiana
Leavenworth
Leigh Fairbank
Chicago
Ceme
Philip W. Mowrer
Kansas
New Wheat Expected to Reach Market in June in Decatur County
Prices may start at $1.00 to $1.10 per bushel marking the first June market entry for new wheat in Decatur County. Early crop maturation could shift threshing earlier than the Fourth of July, with national price trends and past years' figures cited to frame expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
John F. Russell
United States
Greensborg
Social Notes from Letts and Westport Residents
Miss Cora Self attended the Bankers convention in Indianapolis. Wrnd Carder and family of Letts visited Sunday with I. M. Carter and wife of Westport. Mrs. J. C. Ireland visited friends at Letts. William Keith and wife of Flowood spent the weekend with John Keith and wife of Westport. Mrs. H. H. Hornbrook of Indianapolis visiting sister Mrs. S. P. Minear for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrnd Carder
Letts
Svvert Senday
I. M. Carter
Westport
J. C. Ireland
Wm. Keith
Flwceod
John Keith
H. H. Hornbrook
Indianapolis
S. P. Minear
Indiana Women Spotlight Taniae’s Health Turnaround
Mrs. E J Wilson of South Bend credits Tanlae with a dramatic health rise after three years of poor digestion and constant headaches. She says the remedy cured constipation, improved sleep, appetite, and energy, and helped her gain eleven pounds and resume daily chores with strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Wilson
West Muntee St
South Bend
Ind
Toniac
Caskey on Chautauqua Platform With New York Trio
James Caskey now in Willoughby Ohio with violinist Harrison Dulles and Robert Marston from New York. They traveled by auto to chautauqua engagements in Ohio and will stay at Cozy Bank Farm near the lake, using the summer estate for intensive practice during summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Caskey
New York
Willoughby
Ohio
Harrison ‘Dulles
Robert Marston
Dulles
Lake Erie
Fiichautauqua Encarements
James
Cozy Bank Farm
Clyde E. Robinson Honored by Indianapolis Elks
Clyde E. Robinson son of T. W. Robinson of Westport was elected treasurer of Indianapolis Lodge No. 12 B P O E at a Denison Hotel session. He will serve the unexpired term of the late Fred K. Shepard. Robinson is cashier of the Marion County State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde FE. Robinson
T. W. Robinson
Westport
Indianapolis Lodge No. 12
Denison Hotel
Robinson
Fred K. Shepard
Marion County State Bank
Indianaplis Elks
Choir Practice at Baptist Church Friday Evening
The Baptist choir practice is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 PM. All members of the B Y P U are urged to attend.
Harrod Sues Warbett For 135 On Note In Circuit Court
Cecil G. Harrod has filed suit in circuit court against Zeno Warbett demanding 185 on a note. Mrs Frank L. Thome of West Sheridan street is ill with heart trouble. James W. Gray of North Anderson street left this morning for Pheubus Virginia for an extended visit with his daughter Mrs Nellie Lyons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil G. Harrod
Zeno Warbett
Frank L. Thome
West Sheridan Street
James W. Gray
North Anderson Street
Pheubus
Nellie Lyons
Special sale of sweet potato plants for ten days
Uncle Dan Davis advertises a ten day sale of sweet potato plants. Yellow sweet potato plants cost 20 cents per hundred or 1.50 per thousand, and wineless sweet potato plants cost 35 cents per hundred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Davis
Sunday School and Preaching Schedule Listed
Napoleon M E Charge lists Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 7 16 with Epworth League at 7 30. Middle Branch Preaching at 10 30 and prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. New Pennington Sunday school 2 00 and preaching 3 00. New Salem Preaching Friday 8 00. Walter F Crane Pastor. Reduced trimmed hats at Anna Wheeldon 145-3-¢.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NapoleOn
Middle Branch Sunday School
Epworth League
New Pennington
New Salem Sunday School
Walter F. Crane
Anna Wheeldon’s
Commencement Week Held at Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home
The Indiana Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home near Knightstown opened its week with a baccalaureate service led by Rev. Z H Yoan of the Friends church. Dr Roscoe Gilmore Stott will deliver the commencement address at Lincoln Hall on Wednesday. Thirteen boys and five girls graduate, with Mrs Laura Cumhack serving as longtime principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knigtstown
Ind
Indiana Soldiers’ and Sailors
Here
Z. H. “Yoan
Friends “Uech
Lincoln Hall
Roscoe Gilmore Stott
Franklin
Newcastle
Formr
Laura Cumhack
Quality of Wheat Good Near Town
Will Finley of northwest of town threshed a small quantity of wheat yesterday and reports the quality was good. Threshing will be resumed in that vicinity as soon as the wheat is sufficiently dry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Finley
Braden Visits Hospitals. Pending New Trial Arguments
L D Braden called on Marjorie Meek and Mrs George Shoemaker at St Vincent hospital in Indianapolis yesterday. Both patients are doing well and will be home soon. Judge Alonzo Blair of Shelbyville will visit tomorrow to hear arguments for a new trial in the Eward case and in the Williams or Village matter. Real estate transfers include Charles Zoller to Karl Zoller lot in city for 3476, George S Littell to Blanche May White lot in city for 800, and Joseph W Christian to Benjamin L Jackson lot in Clarkseburg for 275.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Braden
Indianapolis
Marjorie Meek
George Shoemaker
St. Vincent Hospital
Alonzd Blair
Shelbyville
Eward
Williams
George S. Littell
Blanche May White
City
Joseph W. Christian
Benjamin L. Jackson
Clarkseburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dr. McCallum
Batesville Tribune
Rush County
Chicaco
George Elliott
Rochester
Minn
Schortemeier
State Committee
J. W. Iece
Clinton
Aasaer
Fort Leavenworth, Kansas
Cora Self
Allie Thackery
Margaret Swango
Brice-Clec
Swango
Thackery
Roses
Ferns
Garfield Green
Freda
Thelma
Ernest
Walter
Leal Freeland
Ercil and
Dale
Howard Starks
Bessie
Archery
Joie
Sarah Tellas
Clyde
Lizzie Martin
Loren
George Thackery
Roger
Roy Swango
Frances
Mollie Starks
Hester Osborn
Robert Moulton
Lillian
Marguerite
Henry Wolfe
Della Showers
Martha Huber
Clara Robbe
Alma Green
Elva Thackery
McKinley Tellas
Sanford Starks
Harry Thackery
Norman Freeland
Raymond Green
Maurice Wolfe
Paul
Alice
John Hubert Guthrie
Guy Guthrie
North Franklin Street
Mrs. Guthrie
Margaret Alice Lowe
Alma Thinnell
Haas Hite
Thelma Whie
Catharine Guthrie
Peulah Merie Hunt
Jane Sparks
Dorothy Meek
Catharine Lanham
Mary Lois Meek
Jears Ronner Meek
Sarah Smiley
Rodert Swineton
Mary Amande Cuthi
Tri Kappa Meeting
Tri Kappas
Thomas Cookson
Hayes Puskirk
First Street
Eth-l Bardelmier
Bess Grieson
Whiting
Laudianp
Washingto
Curtis Ekins
Warren
C. M. Boring
J. S.wamsley
Atvl Morton van Dusen
Denver
Col
Ida K. Bailey
Gertrude
Wm. S. Boring
Charles Reed
Herbert Wilkinson
Thomas Christy
Psi Iota Xi Picnic
Psi Iota Xi
McCoy’s Lake
Taniae
Clyde E. Robinson
THE
ELKS
Walter W. Crisler
Napoleon M. E. Charge
Tin
Laura Cumback
Harbison
Congress
U. S S
Roy C.kanouse
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