Supreme Court Upheld Trustee’s Office Rent Payment
Indiana Supreme Court affirms 1919 1920 action by Charles C. Howard trustee of Marion township Boone county paying himself 90 yearly rent for a room used as his office. Court says lack of other quarters constitutes excuse and reason. suit filed by attorney general affirmed lower court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Howard
Marion Township
Boone County
Indiana Supreme Court
Board of Accounts
Howard
Grand and Petit Juries Drawn for May Court Term
The Decatur clerk announced the May term jurors. Grand Jury members include Clay Alexander, Ora Barnes, Roy Miers, Henry Goddart, Burney Jackson, Floyd Ryle. Petit Jury members include James A Kemper, William Wessell, Everett Lanham, Alonzo Hyatt, D A West, George H Dunn, Grover Burkman, Clifford Elder, Glenn F Stewart, J D Walker, Charles Morrish, Aiter Thomson, Fred Deitz Jr, Robert Woodfill, Raymond Reed, E E McCammon, William Metz, John B Loyd and others from Washington Saltcreek Sandcreek and adjoining townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Alexander
Clay Township
Ora Barnes
Washington
Roy Miers
Clay
Henry Goddart
Clinton
Burney Jackson
Floyd Ryle
Petit Jury
James A. Kemper
Salt Creek
William Henry Wessell
Saltcreek
Everett Lanham
Sandcreek
Alonzo Hyatt
D. A. West
George H. Dunn
Grover Burkman
Clifford Elder
Allaianee
Glenn F. Stewart
J. D. Walker
Adams
Charles H. Morrish
Aiter Thomson
Fred Deitz, Jr
Robert Woodfill
Raymond Reed
E. E. McCammon
William Metz
John B. Loyd
Mary Hogg Ill With Grippe At Forest Hill
Forest Hill notes show Mrs. Mary Hogg ill at home with grippe. Walter and Dallas Brunton of Indianapolis visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brunton. Claude Welch, newborn, remains at home. A. W. Crigler and wife are in serious condition. Miss Maude Ogden ended a successful school term here last Tuesday. Mrs. J. K. Owening of Shelbyville visits Criglers. Maryland Ogden, Harold Ogden’s daughter, visited Lettie Ogden and Maude Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hogg
Walter
Dallas Brunton
In_ianapolis
Ed Brunton
Walter Allen
Auife
Claude Welch
A. W. Crigler
Harold Ogden
Maryland
Lettie Ogden
Maude Ogden
J. K. Owening
Shelbyville
Charles Welcher
Seth Bishop
Sardinia
Funeral for Mrs. Seabey In Indianapolis Origin Widens
Mary A. Seabey died at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis at 8 o'clock. The body arrived from Indianapolis and was taken to Kirby & Howe funeral parlors with callers welcome Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral plans await arrival of her son Charles Watts of Molwackee Wisconsin. Born 1841 in England, she came to Cincinnati as a girl and married Eir Watts, then wed Col. John S. Scobey in 1879. Survived by son Charles Watts and stepson John S. Scobey. son Douglas Watts died young. Brother Arthur Hutchison was a prominent figure here fifty years ago.
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Mary A. Seabey
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Kirby & Howe
Charles Watts
Molwackee
Wis
Washington, D. C
Mary A
Pittsburgh
Douglas Watts
Arthur Hutchison
Sasa Max Cand Mrs To O Denham Westport Heads to Madison
Sasa Max Cand Mrs To O Denham of Westport traveled to Madison today on a business trip.
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Sasa Max Cand
O. Denham
Westport
Madison
Howard Armstrong and Anna Becker Visit Relatives in Westport
Indiana residents Howard Armstrong and Miss Anna Becker of Indianapolis spent yesterday visiting relatives and friends in Westport.
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Howard Armstrong
Anna Becker
Indianapolis
Westport
Obituary of Minerva Bird Patterson Pioneer Child of Greensburg
Minerva Bird Patterson born December 8 1841 was the youngest of William and Maria Bird and the last of nine siblings. She first married Jacob S Hickman in 1864 producing five children. later married Joseph Patterson in 1912. An active Methodist, she joined Cen tenary M E church and lived a life of diligent work and piety. She rests from her labors with works following her.
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Minerva Bird Patterson
William
Maria Bird
Jacob S. Hickman
Martha Reed
George Baumgartner
Luna Hickman
William T. Hickman
Anna Hickman
Anna
William Sefton Robbins
Albert Baumgartner
William Baumgartner
Martha Baumgatner
Mary Baumgartner
Walter Reed
George Franklin Robbins
Hickman
Joseph Patterson
Patterson
Foreclosures and petitions listed in Decatur County court
The Greensburg Building & loan Association sues John Underwood for mortgage foreclosure seeking 1600. Dora McLaughlin petitions to set off decedent Edward McLaughlin’s property below 500. Bruckman & Co sues Charles G Marshall and partners for 1200. Belknap Hardware sues Jesse L Barlow for 300. Maggie Crum's divorce case against Curtis Crum dismissed at her costs. Elza Sneed v Decatur County Farm Bureau defendant to answer May 8. Ida Montayne v Liza Sneed et al possession defendant James Bird answers in denial. Elza Sneed motion to specify complaint. Third National Bank v John T Kingsley et al defendant to answer. Raymond Selby final report as trustee ordered to pay. Widow of Isaac T Sefton petition denied after hearing.
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Greensburg Building & Loan Association
John Underwood
Dora McLaughlin
Edward McLaughlin
Bruckman & Co
Charles G. Marshall
Cordelia
FE. G. Marshall
Marshall Battery Co
Belknap Hardware Co
Jesse L. Barlow
St. Paul Hardward Co
Maggie Crum
Curtis Crum
Elza Sneed
Decatur County Farm Bureau
Ida Montayne
Liza Sneed
James Bird
Third National Bank
John T. Kingsley
Raymond Selby
Eliza Shelhorn
Isaac T. Sefton
Soldiers May Get Free Hunting and Fishing Licenses
War veterans of all wars may secure free permits to hunt and fish by applying to county clerk Robert E. McKay. Applicants must present their discharge papers.
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Robert E. McKay
Mr and Mrs Bart McGinnis Visit Bedford Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Bart McGinnis of Westport traveled to Bedford today to visit relatives and catch up with family during a short trip.
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Bart McGinnis
Westport
Bedford
Westport Seniors Receive Diplomas at Commencement
Westport high school seniors were awarded diplomas at a community hall ceremony led by county superintendent J. R. Crawley. Eight graduates listed by name received their diplomas while three students expected to finish in January were noted. Dr. E M Linton of Indiana University delivered a travel themed address on The Riddle of the Sphinx with remarks linking ancient Egypt to education.
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Lester Armstrong
Ruth’ Brunton
Delmer Hull
John McGuire
Reginald Moir
Mary Ricketts
Lillian Spencer
Lester Tower
Adrian Davis
Roy Ricketts
Scoville Welch
J. R. Crawley
E. M. Linton
Indiana University
Egypt
Dr. Linton
Golay Orchesta
C. J. Bunnell
Jesse Myers
Westport
Letts
Ind
America
San Francisco
Daisy Tevis Remembered By Family In Indiana Obituary
Daisy Stotsenburg Tevis daughter of George W. and Elizabeth Stotsenburg was born January 18 1881 near St Omer Decatur county Indiana died April 17 1925 she married Clarence L Tevis February 29 1908 they had three children Mary Elizabeth Carol Louise and George Augustin her family remains to mourn her loss she joined Moscow Christian church after marriage and was a devoted wife mother and neighbor she faced illness and surgery before passing away mid morning Friday in hospital reflecting on the mystery of death with a family keeping her memory alive
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Daisy Stotsenburg
George W
Elizabeth Stotsenburg
St.Omer
Decatur County
Indiana
Clarence L. Tevis
Mary Elizabeth
Carol Louise
George Augustine
United Brethren Church
Moscow Christian Church
Daisy
Indiana to Enforce Wright Prohibition Law Statewide
Federal and local authorities announced strict enforcement of the Wright prohibition law in Indiana effective yesterday. Officials expect to curb wet places, with lists of bootlegger customers likely to be targeted. Police in Indianapolis prepared to act, noting easier enforcement under the new law.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Bert Morgan
Morgan
Prohibition Department
Paulson
Letts High School Diary Recalls Class of 1925
In Letts Indiana a diarist recalls the class of 1925 and its teachers from 1927 to 1945. The narrative follows former students across years and places including Indianapolis Chicago and Shelbyville with memories of romance, school life, and a gubernatorial parade.
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Letts High School
Helen Logan
Merry Old Letts High
Helen
Sister Dies Thursday in Boise Idaho
Rev. Alonzo Murphy received a telegram from Boise announcing the death of his oldest sister Mrs. Helen Brown. She suffered a stroke of paralysis and lived one week after. Mrs Brown was the eldest daughter with two brothers and two sisters surviving. Brothers Alonzo Murphy of Greensburg and Eli Murphy of Boone Iowa. Sisters Mrs Ida J Young of Holton Indiana and Mrs Lizzie Wilmeth of Effingham Illinois.
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Alonzo Murphy
Our City
Boise
Idaho
Helen Brown
Brown
Greensburg
Eli Murphy
Boone, Iowa
Ida J. Young
Holton
Ind
Lizzie Wilmeth
Effingham, II
Waldron High School to Graduate Twenty-Four Seniors
Waldron high school will graduate twenty four seniors on April twenty ninth at the community hall. The junior senior reception occurs Friday night and the baccalaureate address will be by Rev. R O Pearson at the Methodist church Sunday night. The commencement address by Dr. Wirt Lowther on The Art of Seeing Things. Diploma recipients include Eunice Armstrong Stella Bales Gladys Dawson Sylvia Dawson Thelma Fix Gerusha Fowler George Gardner Lonnie Goodwin Lucille Inlow Mildred Jones Dorothy Keppel Alice Lux Carmen Mann Wil Kenneth Miller Louis Mitchell Robert Montgomery Ralph Mell Harold Neeb Kenneth Perkins Scott Pope Mary Reed Frances Weintraut Paul Worland Donald Yeager.
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Waldron High School
R O. Pearson
Methodist Church
Wirt Lowther
Eunice Mae Armstrong
Stella L. Bales
Gladys G. Dawson
Sylvia M. Dawson
Thelma M. Fix
Gerusha Fowler
George E. Gardner
Lonnie Goodwin
Lucille Inlow
Mildred R .Jones
Dorothy, Keppel
Alice Lux
Carmen L. Mann
Wil_ _ Kenneth Miller
Louis E. Mitchell
Robert V. Montgomery
Ralph Mell
Harold Neeb
Kenneth M. Perkins
Scott D. Pope
Mary Reed
Frances H. Weintraut
Paul A. Worland
Donald Yeager
Hartsville Man Reported Ill From Vaccination
Hartsville man John Potorff is seriously ill at his home after smallpox vaccination during an epidemic along the Bartholomew and Decatur county line. His father Milton Pottorff, 99, has recovered only partially and remains quarantined at home.
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John Potorff
Hartsville
Bartholomew
Decatur
Mr. Pottorff
Milton Pottorff
Columbus
County Agent Elected for Third Year in Bartholomew County
S. R. Miles has been employed for the third year as county agent for Bartholomew county. Miles received 13 votes while one trustee, Oscar Galbraith, voted against him explaining the vote was against the office.
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S. R. Miles
Bartholomew County
George W Vanausdall 87 Leaves Widow and Daughter Near Milroy
George W Vanausdall aged 87 former Decatur county resident died at his Milroy area home after a lingering illness. He moved to the Milroy farm 25 years ago, born March 5 1838 in Butler county Ohio, married Amelia Boner in 1871, leaves widow and daughter Carey Patton near Milroy. Funeral set for Monday at 1 50 p m with location to be announced.
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George W. Vanausdall
Decatur County
Adams
Milroy
Butler County
Ohio
Amelia Boner
Vanansdall
Methodist Church
Carey
Patton
Seph Vanausdall
Endoras
New Point Man Named Circulation Promoter
BE. J. Simms of the Indianapolis News announces Guy Vickery of Bedford as a circulation promoter in Columbus area. Vickery formerly represented Metropolitan Life at Bedford, was raised at New Point, and is a son of J. H. Vickery of New Point.
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BE. J. Simms
Indianapolis News
Indiana
Guy Vickery
Bedford
Et Sa
Columbus
Mr. Vickery
Metropolitan Life
New Point
J. H. Vickery
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State Supreme Court
Cay
Decatur Court
Grand Jury
Tae
Dr. E. M. Linton
Golay Orchestra
Westport High School
Vivian
Burney Knorr
Burney
Barney
Vivian Williams
Knorr
Letts Booster
Milo Franklin McCammon
Whittier
Desert Island
Olympic
Milo
Irene Beatty
North Vernon
KDX
Stringtown
Marianna Telfer
Chicago
Strington Radio Station
Mary Bridges
Illinois Street
Emerson Cunningham
Glenn Weston
Glenn
Mary
Gea
Robin
K. A. Harmon
Mr. Harmon
Mr. Leinenweber
Caeser
Opal Hedrick
Wiley & Shine
St. Paul
Claude F. Fix
Sister
Frank Louden
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