Passengers Fares On Traction Line Raised To Three Cents
The Public Service Commission authorizes three cent per mile passenger fares on Union Traction Indianapolis and Cincinnati Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction lines effective July first to align with Michigan Ohio and Illinois lines. Coal costs and maintenance rise drive the change with higher freight rates anticipated. Continued on Page 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Union Traction
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Terre Haute
Eastern Traction
Michigan
Ohio
Illinois
Indiana
Union Traction Company
Greenfield
Eastern
Interstate Commerce Commission
Indianapoli
Cincinnati and Union Traction Company
Boys Escape Injury After Car Flips In Lake McCoy Trip
Wendall Osborn and Delmar Blackmore, two city youths, drove a Ford coupe toward Lake McCoy yesterday. A turn by another vehicle caused the coupe to flip into a ditch. Delmar fell on Wendall, glass flew, both crawled out, turned the car upright toward home, and only minor scratches were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendall Osborn
Delmar Blackmore
Lake McCoy
Wendall
Delmar
Decaturn Farmer Rumor of Hidden Whisky Barrels
Chief of Police Taylor Meek reports a street rumor that a well known Decatur farmer has two barrels of whisky hidden in a straw stack. He says several persons are inquiring about the alleged booze but no confirmation has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Meek
Decatur
Meek
Mrs Ira Clark Visits Daughter in Lafayette
Mrs Ira Clark traveled to Lafayette this morning to see her daughter Mrs Ercile Brown and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Clark
Lafayette
Ercile Brown
Formal Farewell for Reynolds at Greensburg Presbyterian Church
The Greensburg Presbyterian Church held a formal dissolution of pastoral relations with Rev. Walter H. Reynolds after twelve years. Rev. John Henry preached, and Mr. Seymour Sole and Frank W. Gray were chosen to meet with Presbytery in Rushville. Reynolds will stay through July and August, bridging to his Liberty Indiana call within White Water Presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Reynolds
Greensburg Presbyterian Chhurch
John Henry
Kingston
Reynolds
Seymour Sole
Frank W. Gray
Rushville
Henry
White Water Presbytery
Circuit Court News: Divorce Suit and Real Estate Partitions
In Alma Soshnack v Morris Soshnak the divorce suit was heard by Judge Craig and taken under advisement as the defendant did not appear. Martha Miller et al v Luella Robison et al for partition filed amended complaint. W F Garrett administrator filed inventory and praisement. Inheritance tax on Eliza E Garrett estate fixed at 52 dollars. Milton A Tremain appointed administrator for Henry L Doggett estate with 300 dollar bond. Grace Kincaid guardian authorized to sell wards timber interests appraised at 2606 dollars. Day case supplemental complaint for 300 dollars filed by Gardland Milling Co against Thomas E Day. Rule to answer set for July 3.
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Alma Soshnack
Morris Soshnak
Craig
Martha Miller
Luella Robison
Sandy Lewis
Garland Milling Co
Thomas E. Day
Milton A
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Myers Friday
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Myers will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock at the residence near Liberty church. Rev. Huckleberry will officiate. Burial follows at Adams Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Myers
Liberty Church
Rev
Huckleberry
Adams
County adopts public student record plan in Decatur County
County Superintendent J R Crawley adopted a plan to place the detailed records of each township high school student on file in his office for public reference. State official Prof Burris approved the method and may promote adoption in other counties. Decatur County leads in educational reforms.
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J. R. Crawley
Burris
Decatur County
Local Girl Weds North Dakota Man
Mil dred Leone Blackmore wed Ole A. Sjaastad at her home 622 North Broadway in the Methodist service with ring ceremony. The couple, after a brief Indianapolis visit, will reside in Tagus North Dakota. guests included Mrs Minnie Kennett and Hazel St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Leone Blackmore
Ole A. Sjaastad
Tagus
N. D
North Broadway
A. H. Pitkin
Methodist Church
Alma Parish
John Kassens
Indianapolis
North Dakota
Sjanstad
Audery
Marion,Ind
Hazel St. John
Anderson
Blackmore
Burney Beats Adams 10 5 While Milford Hands Burney 15 6 Loss
Burney defeated Adams 10 to 5 in a Tuesday baseball game. The previous day Burney lost to Milford 15 to 6.
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Burney
Adams
Melford
Adams and
Milford
Daily Bible Class Picnic Postponed Indefinitely
Weather forces postponement of the Daily Bible Class annual picnic scheduled for Thursday evening. No new date set.
St Paul Man Seeks Annulment Over Bigamy Claim
William Clinkenbeard of St Paul files in Shelbyville circuit court seeking annulment of his 1918 marriage to Mrs Jessie Hinkle alleging she was still legally married to Esthamon Hinkle. He says he learned of the bigamy in February and that she abandoned him. a related divorce action by Esthamon Hinkle is pending.
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Shelbyville
William Clinkenbeard
St. Paul
Jessie Hinkle
Esthamon Hinkle
Washington Township
Shelby County
Hinkle
Clinkenbeard
Tremain & Turner
Esthamon Hinsh
Chet Fox
Shelby Court
Saw
Jessie Maze
Decawar
Wilson Tells Labor Board to Speed Wage Settlement
President Wilson receives a labor board reply from Chicago urging expedition of the wage controversy. Chicago officials reveal the message was considered confidential by Judge Barton and only shared with board members. In South Bend federal agents raid to curb illicit liquor and narcotics trade, with warrants issued for arrests. Seven indicted for defrauding investors via mail by four oil firms and fifty individuals. Two killed and four injured in explosion at Western Cartridge plant in Springfield.
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Washington
Wilson
Labor Board
Chicago
White House
Barton
South Bend
Charles Orbison
Prohibition
Indiana
Covington
United States District Court
Springfield
Western Cartridge
New York
Kramer Couple Attend Funeral Of Earl E. Ashcraft
Mr and Mrs Charles Kramer of Batesville attended the funeral of Earl E Ashcraft. Ben Styers and a Mr Barringer of Manilla Rush county were here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kramer
Batesville
Earl E. Ashcraft
Ben Styers
Mr. Barringer
Manilla
Rush County
Weather Outlook for Indiana Fair and Friday
Forecasts show little change in temperature tonight and Friday in Indiana. Skies remain mostly clear with slight risk of early morning fog and light winds from the southwest.
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Indiana
Removal of Switzerland county seat decided at Vevay
In Switzerland county the removal vote was held in August with Vevay winning by 150 over Florence. 2,214 votes cast. prior election left the matter undecided. Reports note weather extremes, rail interest, and local commerce as the year winds down.
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Thorson & Phiver Publishers
Batterton & Hazelreg
Switzerland County
Vevay
Floree
H. J. Shombre
Fort Wayne
Vernor
Yankee Robison
John S. Seabey
John F. Stevns
Judge McCarty
Rogers
H. B. Jones
B. Taylor
Clay Township
A. G. Stout
L. P. Lathrop
Philadelphia
Chambers & Marlow
Neahere
Hart
Ripley County
Delegates Plan Attending Indiana Legion Convention
Four delegates from Joe Welsh Post 129 plus alternates prepare for the Indiana American Legion state convention in Vincennes. The event expects 1 016 delegates and 6 000 legionnaires for the opening session with Marion County sending over 100. Vincennes Mayor J D McDowell will greet attendees as leaders address the meeting including Robert W McBride and Frank D Olier. The program features dances band concerts naval band and pageant with sports and boxing events.
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Joe Welsh
American Legion
Vincennes New Week
Philip Stapp
Claud Wyant
Harry Eberhart
Eugen McCoy
Donal Davidson
Charles R. Bird
James Jones
The
Department of Indiana
Vincennes
Raymond Springer
Indiana
Marion County
J. D. McDowell
Robert W. McBride
Grand Army of the Republic
Home Dale
United Spanish-American War Veterans
Frank D‘olier
Nationa
U. S. S. Pennsylvania Naval Band
Realty Transfers And Local Social Notes
Realty transfers record Max Daimbert to Willard E Lanham for a city lot at 3900 dollars and Kate O Hare to Sarah Meek for a city lot at 2950 dollars. Braden J Miers guardian to Willard A Miers 2 9 interest in five Burney lots totaling 534 dollars. Local social items note Harry Andrews and sister Libbie of Osgood visiting cousin Miss Mary Hendricks on North Lincoln street. Mrs Marsh McQuistion of Medford Ore a guest today of Mr and Mrs Fred Boyle on North East street. Mrs Ida Lay of Columbus Ind visiting her sisters Mrs Van Woodfill and Mrs Guy Guthrie.
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Max Daimbert
Willard E. Lanham
City
Kate O’hare
Sarah Meek
Braden J. Miers
Guardian
Willard A. Miers
Burney
Harry Andrews
Miss Libbie
Osgood
Mary Hendricks
North
Lincoln Street
Marsh McQuistion
Medford ,Ore
Fred Boyle
Northeast Street
Ida Lay
Columbus, Ind
van Woodfill
Guy Guthrie
Miner Charged With Trapping Birds Wears Three Coats
A South Wales miner charged with trapping birds was found wearing three coats, possibly due to valet oversight. The coat issue was not included in the formal charge.
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South Wales
Puneh
London
North Dakota Senator McCumber Leads Pension Bill Finalized
The eminent Republican from North Dakota chairs the Senate Pension Committee and steered the Pul ler pension bill through Congress to law. It raises pensions for Civil War veterans and widows and extends to War of 1812 and Mexican War survivors. McCumber, in the Senate since 1899, is now in his fourth term and a Republican leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Senate
Congress
McCumber
United States Senate
Bell Telephone withdraws rate petition sparks public concern
Controversy over Bell Telephone Co withdrawing its petition for higher rates grows with admission of deliberate neglect to secure a rate increase. E S Wilson, director, vows to restore public confidence. Greensburg praises the local system, Decatur County Independent Telephone Co., with 1000 stockholders.
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Bell Telephone Co
E. S. Wilson
Bel
Greensburgers
Decatur County Independent Telephone Co
The
Bell Co
F. S. Chapman
British Troops Quell Riot in Londonderry Amid Heavy Fighting
British troops arrived in Londonderry and used armed cars and machine guns to protect life and property. A brutal night of fighting left multiple dead and wounded, with snipers active on Bishop street and Longtower area and casualties on both sides.
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Londonderry
McLaughlin
John McKinney
Bishop Street
St. Columbia’s Catholic College
Nazareth Home
Barrack Street
Longtower Street
Bishop's Gate
First Wheat in County To Be Cut Monday
Orlando Lee a Downeyville farmer says if weather permits the wheat on his farm will be cut next Monday afternoon. Others are planning to harvest soon, marking the county's first reported crop.
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Orlando Lee
Downeyville
Miss Eula Christian Attends Margaret Gronier’s Wedding
Miss Eula Christian returns home from Winona to attend the wedding of her sister Miss Margaret Gronier, reflecting a family gathering tied to the ceremony.
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Eula Christian
Winona
Margaret Gronier
Program For Chautauqua Is Announced Greensburg July lineup
The Greensburg chautauqua runs from July 22 to 28 with a lineup of top talents. Single admissions are fifty cents per program. July 22 features The Selwitz Orchestra and Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus. July 23 adds vocal solos by Miss Feraro and Dr. Arthur F. Ewart. July 24 showcases Ethel Salisbury Hanley, The Van Grove Opera Company with operatic highlights, and Il Pagliacci in English.
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Selwitz Orchestra
Frank W. Gunsaulus
America
Selwitz
Chautauqua
Lyceum
Instru
Miss Feraro
Arthur F. Ewart
Polly of
the Circus
Ethel Salisbury Hanley
van Grove Opera Company
Lucia
Anvil Chorus
Ti Trovatore
Mr. van Grove
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Wendell Osborn
Decatur Farmer
Rei
Presbyterian Church
Liberty
Circuit Court News
Hi. S
Leone Blackmore
Jessie Hinke
Decatur Press
Dakota Statesman
Porter James McCumber
Greensburg
Troy Smith
Jas. Smith
Scoby Street
Bird
Garrett
Amy Hess
John Fless
Forsythe Street
Nancy Crouch
Keapple Bunn
Hope
Mrs. Fightmaster
Sandusky
Londonerry
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