Obituary Catherine Shera aged 80 in Lebanon Indiana
Catherine Shera daughter of Caleb and Elizabeth Shera was born April 17 1840 on a Sardinia Indiana farm and died June 14 1920 at Kenard Fraley's home in Lebanon Indiana at age 80. She cared for her mother after her father’s death and remained devoted to family and Wesey Chapel M E Church until her passing. The family notes her as a faithful Christian who now rests with her mother in the better land and includes a poetic blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Shera
Caleb
Elizabeth Shera
Sardinia
Indiana
Kenard Fraley
Lebanon
Isaac
Wilson
Sylvester
Fellsburg
Shera
Wesjey Chapel
M. E
Batesville News and Sports Briefs From Batesville Area
A truck caravan of fifteen with two jazz bands travels toward Tistece for ballast trials. Brookville forfeits a game in the seventh due to rain, conceding Batesville the win. The Batesville Athletics defeated Cincinnati’s Coca Colas last Sunday, once undefeated. Viola Fehlinger, seven, of Indiana now living in Batesville, is noted. Giederthere reports new location for Grasmich’s shoes near City Hall. Jepatiione Landers of Indianapolis will address Batesville’s Commercial Club Thursday evening June 24 after addressing Greensburg Rotary last week. A four year old son of Anthony Kirschner died in Indianapolis. funeral held at Oldenburg Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tistece
Uemodouate
Batesville
Brookville
Coca Colas
Cincinnati
Rotary Club
Greensburg
Anthony Kirschner
Near Oldenburg
Indianapolis
Oldenburg
Baby Died. Barr Avenue Couple Mourn Loss
Mr and Mrs Curtis Trindall of Barr avenue lost their baby born Sunday morning May 23. The infant was buried at Woodlawn cemetery Monday at 11 o clock. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of friends and neighbors. Urbana Illinois Courier.
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Curtis Trindall
Barr Avenue
Woodlawn
Urbana
Courier
Wife of editor dies in Denver
Mrs. Jacob Feudner 58 of Denver Colorado wife of Rushville Republican owner died after a brief illness. Her daughter Mrs. C C Wallace of Indianapolis received word and the body will be brought to Indianapolis for burial tomorrow afternoon. Survived by two other daughters Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Smith a sister in Bloomington and four brothers. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Denver
Jacob Feudner
Col
Rushville Republican
C. C. Wallace
Drexel Avenue
Wallace
Mrs Hunter and Mrs Stevenson Host Card Party
Mrs Herbert Hunter and Mrs Emmett Stevenson entertained many friends this afternoon at Mrs Hunter's residence. The gathering featured a card playing session and sociable conversation.
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Herbert Hunter
Emmett Stevenson
Hunter
State Road Included in Plan by Highway Commission
The Indiana State Highway Commission final plan includes the Madison to North Vernon state road and the Madison to Versailles Michigan road. The Vevay to Madison road is eliminated, and a route via East Enterprise and Center Square moves the road away from the river. Madison Courier reports the commission took over the Michigan road to Madison and the North Vernon to Madison state road.
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State Highway Commission
Jefferson County
Madison
North Vernon
Versailles
E. McCoy
Bert Morgan
Vevay-Madison
East Enterprise
Center Square
McCoy
the Courier
Madison Courier
Chicago Ordered to Use Less Lake Water
Judge K M Landis barred the Chicago sanitary district from drawing more than 250000 cubic feet per minute from Lake Michigan, down from 480000. The War department argues lake level harm. A stay is granted for sixty days after the October Supreme Court meeting to allow an appeal.
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Chicago
Sanitary District of
Lake Michigan
K. M. Landis
War Department
Great Great Lakes
Landis
Supreme Court
Logansport Breeze story draws reader interest
A Cass county tale titled A Logansport Breeze in the Evening Post blends fact and fiction. It follows a young male lawyer who marries a base player, becomes his manager and publicity agent, and helps him rise as a heavy batter in the big leagues while advertising Logansport. County Farm Keet Ireland, a former resident, took special interest.
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Logansport Breeze
Evening Post
Iilana
County Farm Keet Ireland
Cass County
Logansport
Infant Louise Smith Dies After Short Illness
The three month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Smith of West Hendricks street passed away at three this morning after a brief illness from a complication of diseases. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow afternoon at two conducted by Rev. A. T. Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
George Smith
West Hendricks Street
A. T. Shaw
Street Oil Delayed By Break In Pipe Line
Wil Ryan the local oil king received a letter from Standard Oil Company stating his order for three cars of oil dated June 3 had been received but a serious break in the pipe line would delay the shipment about ten days. He expects to receive the oil in due time and has not sold it as was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ryan
Standard Oil Company
Ryan
New Man Joins Editorial Staff at Daily News
Dwight L. Pitkin son of Dr A H Pitkin joins the Daily News editorial staff after a year at DePauw University and prior experience at Shelbyville Democrat. Pitkin began work today.
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Daly News
Dwight L. Pitkin
A. H. Pitkin
Daily News
Pitkin
de Paw University
Shelbyville Democrat
Poison Coated Garden Near Gainesville
Jesse and Thomas Taylor on a small farm near Gainesville faced damage when someone sprinkled poison on onions potatoes and tomatoes. Authorities will attempt to determine the offender and the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Thomas Taylor
Gainesville
Visitors attend funeral of Oscar M. Elder
A distant group attended the funeral of Oscar M. Elder including Mrs. Jennie West of Lafayette Miss Jennie Cade of Crawfordsville John Wolf Frank M. Thomson and son Jessie of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Don Bridges of Newcastle Mr and Mrs L G Hudson and son Ralph of North Vernon.
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Oscar M. Elder
Jennie West
Lafayette
Jennie Cade
Crawfordsville
John Wolf
Frank M. Thomson
Jessie
Indianapolis
Don Bridges
Newcastle
L. G. Hudson
Ralph
North Vernon
Y M C A Plans August Camp And Activities
New Y M C A physical director O T Doran from Missouri outlines a busy August to include a pool and billiards stunt, cross country runs, twilight baseball, junior hikes, swimming lessons, and a two to three day camp extending to military style routines with first aid and hygiene training for boys from town and country who join the Y.
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O. T. Doran
Som Adams
Greensburg
Farmers picnic planned for August 19 at Lake McCoy
The Farmers association executive committee discussed the annual picnic to be held Thursday August 19 at Lake McCoy. State officers and Purdue representatives may attend. The day includes livestock judging, horse shoe contests, swimming stunts, and a big basket dinner, with officers to be elected at the meeting's end.
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Farmers Association
Lake McCoy
Purdue
Decatur County
August Binder Robbed of Carpenter Tools
August Binder found all his carpenter tools stolen from Pulse and Porter’s this morning. The missing items included a saw a rule a hammer and several small tools. No clues to the thief were found.
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August Binder
Pulse & Porter’s
Rotarians Leave for Atlantic City Meet
Frank Donnell president of the Greensburg Rotary club departed for Atlantic City last evening to represent Greensburg at the international convention. He traveled on a special train from Indianapolis with delegates from forty other clubs.
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Frank Donnell
Greensburg
Gas Well Shot On Matt Fuchtman Farm
A strong gas flow followed the shooting of a Wood fill company well on Matt Fuchtman farm between the house and barn. Miss Frieda Fuchtman and Rebecca Meyer sponsored the well, calling it the go devil.
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Matt Fuchtman
Woodfill Company
Frieda Fuchtman
Rebecca Meyer
Adams woman rents property to Letts couple
Mrs. J. D. Pleak of Adams rents her property to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Moore of Letts. She will live with her daughter Mrs. Cort Patton of this city. Friends may call Mrs. Pleak at phone 1804. Cort Patton has been ill but is slowly improving.
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J. D. Pleak
Adams
Eugene Moore
Letts
St. Maurice Notes Include Weddings Visits and Family News
The St. Maurice column lists social visits from Alma Hellmich and Anna Cline in Greensburg, trips to Rushville for Hery Laudick, and relatives visiting Greensburg. It records a wedding at St. Maurice church, Clara Wenning marrying Arthur Brown, with reception at the Wenning home and a barn dance. Also mentions birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hellmich
Anna Cline
Greensburg
Frank Muckerheide
Frank Kramer
Rushville
Hery Laudick
Albert Bishea
Anna
Batesville
Wm. Laudick
Bernard
Harry
Mable Seibel
Ira Fleetwood
Anderson
Jacob Maurer
Jos. Berhemier
B. Oesterling
Jos. Maurer
Anthony Maurer
St. Maurice Church
Clara Wenning
Arthur Brown
Frances
Alvin Sepe
Chas. Wenning
Joeph Kramer
New Methodist Bishop to Speak at Connersville District Meet
Bishop Frederick D. Leete will be a speaker at the Connersville District conference in Manilla Rush County on July 6 and 7. The program includes renewal of license and orders committee member Rev W C Watkins and former pastor Rev E I LaRue as committee chairman. The presence of the new bishop adds importance to the annual event with features from top church speakers.
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Frederick D. Leete
Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Connersville
Manilla
Rush County
W. C. Watkins
Sandusky
E. I. LaRue
Wool Pool Suffers From Poor Market Conditions
County agent Ireland reports the annual wool pool struggle as bidding fails to attract buyers. Madison woolen mills paid about forty cents, far below last year’s near Boston price. Two thousand fleeces listed as farmers hesitate, awaiting market guidance as Eastern mills hold ample supply and a government sale planned around July first.
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Ireland
Madison Woolen Mills
Boston
Presbyterian Church Sermon and London WCTU Trip Report
The pastor preached from Revelations 22 13 about Alpha and Omega and the finishing touch of life. Mrs Ella B Wright shared her London World WCTU convention trip experiences. Delegates reported progress against strong drink and the congregation praised America with enthusiasm. Dr John C Sharpe and Dr Reynolds attended and Benediction closed the service. Musical numbers featured Mrs W W Bonner, Wm Monfort, and Misses Adelade and Mildred Mendenhall.
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Ella B. Wright
London
England
America
John C. Sharpe
Reynolds
W. W. Bonner
Wm. Monfort
C. E
Adelade
Mildred Mendenhall
County Agent Hosts Dinner With Shelby Leaders
County Agent Ireland entertained at Roberts Cafe with township heads and Shelby County Farmers’ Association executives. The meeting covered federation years, blue sky concerns, wheat smut prevention, and plans for prizes and a Decatur County home economics girl to attend the state fair. An August 19 picnic date was set and details discussed.
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Ireland
Roberts
Farmers’ Association
Russell East
Shelby County
Scott Merks
Shelby County Farmers’ Association
Ralph Donnell
Merk’s
Indiana State Federation
Farmers’ Guide
Brown
Merks
Shelby
Elliott
Decatur
G A R Encampment Chosen Indianapolis This Fall
G A R members learn Indianapolis will host the Grand Army encampment during the week of September 19 instead of September 25. Atlantic City was replaced after funding issues with New Jersey lawmakers. Columbus, Colorado Springs, and Toledo were other contenders. Captain D M Hall of Columbus, the commander in chief, made the announcement.
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Indianapolis
Grand Army of the Republic
Atlantic City
Columbus
New Jersey
Colorado Springs
Colo
Toledo
D. M. Hall
Greenburg Visitors and Market Trader Visit
Mr. Ayers a Greensburg based commission merchant from Indianapolis spent Saturday and Sunday in Greensburg. He brings the finest fruits and vegetables to his customers. Mrs. Ida Coder of Los Angeles and Mrs. Margaret Schroer of Cincinnati accompanied by Mrs. Mary Scobey were Saturday guests. They are former Greensburg residents, daughters of the late Marion Long of East Main street. Mrs. Coder travels to Cincinnati to assist her brother Milton Long.
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James Ayers
Idianapolis
Greensburg
Day and Willis Wed in Newcastle Evening Ceremony
Harry Day of Newcastle and Elizabeth Willis of Greensburg were married by Rev. A T Shaw at his home Saturday night. They plan to reside in Newcastle where Day works as a machinist. A license was issued Saturday at the county clerk's office for Day and Mrs Elizabeth Willis of South Franklin Street to wed and settle in Newcastle.
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Harry Day
Newcastle
Elizabeth Willis
John McMullen
South Franklin Street
County Clerk’s Office
Marriages Change Families Across Cities in News Items
Walter Leffler son of Mr and Mrs George Leffler of St Paul and Miss Anna Robbins daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Robbins of West Wilson street were married by Rev Overman at his residence. L O Young of Spiceland and Miss Myrtle Nowlin of Newcastle wed at 4 pm with Miss Mildred Nowlin and G O Young present. Catherine Armor Brown married Charles J Adams of Arlington Mass at 136 East Forty fourth Street with Rev J G Stanley officiating. The Adamses plan residence near Burlington Mass and the bride’s father serves as Grand Keeper of Records and Seal of the K P.
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Walter Leffler
George Leffler
St. Paul
Anna Robbins
Arthur Robbins
West Wilson Street
Overman
Leffler
Kennedy Car Liner Company
L. O. Young
Spiceland
Myrtle Nowlin
Newcastle
L. A. Harriman
Second Presbyterian Church
Indianapolis
Mildred Nowlin
G. O. Young
O. H. Nowlin
Big Four
Young
Stutz Motor Car Company
Adams-Brown
Robert A. Brown
Catherine Armor
Charles J. Adams
Arlington
Mass
East Fortyfourth Street
J. G. Stanley
Local News Briefs Highlight Visits and Travels
Indianapolis resident Charles Bordenkecher returns home after a visit with H B Lockridge of South Franklin street. Mrs Lockridge remains at her father’s bedside in critical condition. Numerous locals travel, visit, and attend events including a Baptist convention delegate from this city, a Sunday school gathering, and family visits across Indiana and Ohio. A clothes wringer injury sidelines Opal Binford after two fingers are torn and a nail detached.
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Charles Bordenkecher
Indianapolis
H. B. Lockridge
South Franklin Street
Verna McGee
Magee Dry Goods
Crawfordsville
Baptist Church
Edward M. Pitkin
Edward, Jr
William
Paul van Arsdel
Greencastle
Alfred H. Pitkin
Pitkin
Daily Powell
Charles Powell
John Powell
Martinsville
Hester Thompson
Sam Covert
Richmond
O. W. Hubbard
Logootee
Hubbard
Rosenmund
Alpha Taylor
Gary
Ind
H. E. Taylor
Miss May
Mabel Christy
Helen
Orange
Texas
Greensburg
Sue Kemble
E. D. Douglas
Vevay
Douglas
Mabel Robbins
Florence Mulligan
Dalmbert & Co
Miss Robbins
Miss Mulligan
Cincinnati
Opal Binford
Roy Binford
West Washington Street
Indiana farmers plan state conference on grain transport crisis
Indianapolis special report says the Federation of Farmers Associations schedules a June 28 and 29 meeting with county reps bankers railroad officials elevator men and a Federal Reserve Bank representative to tackle the wheat and oats car shortage and market access. Officials warn that rail car and coal shortages threaten farmers ability to move and market grain and to liquidate debts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
Federal Reserve Bank
Lewis
Federal Reserve Fund
E. E. Reynolds
Taylor
Farmers’ Organizations
Ames
Iowa
Indiana
Stranger accused insult to 12 year old girl under police search
Police in the city seek a man alleged to have insulted Miss Margaret Louden a 12 year old daughter of Frank Louden on a street Saturday night. No clue to the offender's identity has been found.
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Margaret Louden
Frank Louden
Miss Louden
Attending 8 S. S. Convention
Mrs. E. G. Amos Mrs. J. D. Knox and Miss Mary Ryan of the Sandusky neighborhood attended the S. S. Convention in Crawfordsville as delegates and will remain through the session.
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E. G. Amos
J. D. Knox
Mary Ryan
Sandusky
Crawfordsville
S. S
Will
Scranton Visitors and Local Notes Hit The Page
Mrs Schaufler and children Harold and Margaret of Scranton are visiting Mr and Mrs Albert Schaufler of North Michigan Avenue. Cleo C Mobley and wife with Mr and Mrs C Whipple began a long auto trip to California. George E Henick and family and Emil McGannon and family plan to follow shortly. Four families in one block left since July 1. The Franklin Democrat of Brookville backs B W Wilson for Congress. Temperance meetings were held countywide with Cumback Randall and G B Roszell speaking. Miss Rebecca Lugenbell substitutes as society editor while Lizzie Thomson is on vacation. Mrs George Eubank of Indianapolis visited Thomas Eubank and family over Sunday. Mrs Eubank recently left Greensburg and is welcomed back. Miss Devota Thomas visited Sunday evening. Will Applegate and daughter Jessie hosted dinner for Samuel Shellhorn, Mrs Elmer Shellhorn, Mr and Mrs Charles Ferrier, and Mrs Huyes. Pace A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schaufler
Harold and
Margaret
Scranton
North Dakota
Albert Schaufler
N. Michigan Avenue
Cleo C. Mobley
C. Whipple
California
George E. Henick
Emil McGannon
Jualy
Chicago
Franklin Democrat
Brookville
B. W. Wilson
Greensburg
Congress
Cumback
Randall
G. B. Roszell
Rebecca Lugenbell
Lizzie Thomson
George Eubank
Indianapolis
Thomas Eubank
Eubank
Devota Thomas
Will Applegate
Jessie
Downeyville
Samuel Shellhorn
Elmer Shelhorn
Charles Ferrier
Downeville
Huyes
Conner
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William R. Adams
Galatia
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Chicago Divisioni
Big Four Railroad
Meek Ice Plant
Paul Tindall
John McHugh
Deaconess Hospital
ST. Maurice
New Methodist
Presbyterian Church
SANDY
Atten. Goll
Mee
Presbyterian
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Sus Radio Teoig Ee Baptist
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