Rotary and Chamber Ask State Highway Board to Include Decatur
Walter Bonner E J Hancock Stanton Guthrie John Shoemaker Robert St John Rollin Turner and others form a committee of the Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce to appear before the state highway commission today. They seek inclusion of Decatur county in the 1926 program for extension and improvement of state highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bonner
E. J. Hancock
Stanton Guthrie
John Shoemaker
Robert St. John
Rollin Turner
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
State Highway Commission
Decatur County
Warpath Against Single Headlights No Tail-light and Dirty Plates
State motor police chief Robert Humes orders 33 patrols to enforce lights and license rules. Violations include one headlight, no tail light, or unreadable plates, with no warnings given. Inspector Milo Hershey and Humes will ensure enforcement, tying violations to highway safety alongside speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ‘T. Humes
Ross Reed
Humes
Milo Hershey
State Motor Police Department
Greensburg
Hames
Preservation campaign for Old Ironsides reaches schools
Rollin Turner and Frank Hamilton spoke at three local schools yesterday advocating a nationwide drive sponsored by the Elks and backed by the last session of Congress to fund restoration of the frigate Constitution known as Old Ironsides. Turner and Hamilton delivered patriotic addresses at the high school and St. Marys and the west end schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Turner
Frank Hamilton
Elks ‘Edge
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Schools of America
Turner
Hamilton
West End
St. Mary’s
Preliminary 1925 Ripley County farm census figures show declines
The U S department of commerce reports Ripley County 1925 farm land 264049 acres, 2956 farms versus 269401 acres, 2836 farms in 1920. Land and buildings valued at 11875859, down from 16654931 in 1920. Livestock totals follow in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Commerce
U. S. Department of Commerce
Ripley County
Corn King Judging In Rush County
R L Meilman of Hope judges five acre corn fields in Rush County for the Indiana Corn Growers Association. He is a national corn king and one of seventeen men appointed to judge corn in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Meilman
Hope
Rush County
Indiana Corn Growers Association
Indiana
Pretty fall wedding unites Elizabeth Tunny and Edward Herbert
Elizabeth Tunny wed Edward Herbert in a fall morning ceremony at St. Maurice Catholic church Napoleon. The double ring rite was performed by Rev. Hunger with many relatives present. The couple will live on a farm west of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Maurice
Napoleon
Elizabeth Tunny
Thomas Tunny
Edward Herbert
Louis Herbert
West of Town
Hunger
William Herbert
Edward ‘Tunny
Miss Eva Tunny
Miss Frances Herbert
Miss Tunny
Miss Herbert
Herbert
Pete Folley
Rev. Hunger
Henry Schmidt
Ed Hardebeck
Henry
Andy Sleeter
Anna Sleeter
Sleeter
Clara Stei
Emma Meyer
Cammasky
Matilda Haley
Henry Herbert
This City
Kate Schmidt
Josie
Sylvia Schmidt
Ed Schmidt
Charles Schmidt
Batesville
Arf
William Ruhl
Near Millhousen
Golden Wedding Celebration for Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliphant
Mr and Mrs Joseph Oliphant celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on Sunday October 25 at their Burney home. A noon dinner was served and guests included Warren Laughlin Frank Brunton James Oliphant Anna Smith Albert Pavy Ralph and Helen May Oliphant Frances Lucille Mary Ellen Geneva Nell Will Oliphant Charles Mary Mildred Dorothy Lois Braden and Katie Bert Oliphant Mab el Alice Wesley Cecil Gilbert Elsie Gay Lyndal James and Lyndal’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph. Oliphant
Burney
Warren Laughlin
Frank Brunton
James Oliphant
Anna Smith
This City
Albert Pavy
Ralph
Helen May
Frank Oliphant
Frances Lucille
Mary Ellen
Geneva Nell
Will Oliphant
Charles
Mary Mildred
Dorothy
Lois
James Braden
Katie
Bert Oliphant
Mabel
Alice
Wesley
Cecil
Gilbert
St. Paul
Elsie Gay and Sons
James and
Lyndal
Adams
Albert Tomson
City
Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League Elects Officers
H. H. Evans of Newcastle heads the Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League at the annual convention in Indianapolis. Dr. James L. Wolff of Franklin is vice president, Fred Dobelhower of Lafayette secretary, and Edward Phipps of Indianapolis treasurer. Directors include Harry Hilgeman Ft. Wayne I. B. Austin Noblesville Walter Dean Richmond H. H. Weaver Greentown Frank Johnson Harry Hendrickson Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
H. H. Evans
Newcastle
Indiana Fish, Game and Forest League
Southern Indiana Fox Hunters’ Association
James L. Wolff
Franklin
Fred Dobelhower
Lafayette
Edward Phipps
Harry Hilgeman
Ft. Wayne
I. B. Austin
Noblesville
Coldest October Day in Half a Century
The Rushville Republican notes that October 28, 1910 brought snowfall and a blizzard similar to yesterday. Weather records from Indianapolis show yesterday was the coldest October 28 in about fifty years of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushville Republican
Weather Bureau
Indianapolis
Property transfer and health note in brief
Lizzie Thomson to L D Braden and wife part of lot in city for $1.00. George Richard Newman shows slow improvement from a severe neck gland infection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Thomson
L. D. Braden
George Richard Newman
Weekend visitors and church notices in Decatur County
Letts Miss Ethel Logan of Indianapolis visited her mother Mrs. Rose Logan and sister Miss Helen over the weekend. Harry Taylor of Indianapolis stayed with his parents the M. B. Taylors. John L. Davis and wife visited her brother Will Wyncoop in Greensburg. he is in a critical condition. Lora Richards and wife settled in the Knarr property with Wilbur Wasson. Mrs. Nancy Jackson and family spent Sunday with daughter Mrs. A. N. Tudor and family in Greensburg. Emma Benedict and Mrs. Harry Bridges returned to Elwood after visiting Charley Whipple and family. The Taylors hosted Mrs. Taylor's twin sister Mrs. Louisa Robbins and daughter Mrs. Ella Dooling of California. Robbins’s first visit in 36 years. The Decatur County Woman's Missionary Conference will meet at the Baptist church next Friday. Lundh will be served. Will Samuels and family of Muncie and Mrs. Monte Craig of Greensburg visited J. C. McCammon and family Sunday. Mrs. Charley Whipple spent Tuesday in Indianapolis visiting Miss Lucy Barnes, who is improved. Mrs. Harry Boyd of San Diego left for home after visiting sister Mrs. K. L. Adams and relatives. The Sunshine Circle and Young Crusaders of the Baptist S. S. held a Hallowe'en social at Miss Virginia Tibbetts' home. thirty members attended. games and refreshments featured the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel. Logan
Indianapolis
Rose Logan
Helen
Harry Taylor
M. B. Taylor
John L. Davis
Will Wyncoop
Greensburg
Lora Richards
Knarr
Wilbur Wasson
Nancy. Jackson
A. N. Tudor
Emma. Benedict
Harry Bridges
Elwood
Charley Whipple
Taylor
Lousa Robbins
Ella Dooling
Galt
California
Robbins
Woman's Missionary Conference
Decatur County Association
Baptist Church
Lundh
Will Samuels
Muncie
Monte Craig
J. C. McCammon
Lucy Barnes
Harry Boyd
San Diego
Calif
K. L. Adams
Sunshine Circle
Young Crusaders of the Baptist S. S
Virginia Tibbetts
Local Social Notes From Forest Hill Area
Forest Hill residents and visitors are mentioned in a series of short social notices. Donald Crise visits his parents in Henry county while Mrs Naorpie Jaynes stays with her sister in Greensburg. John Young of Muncie and several others visit relatives and friends in nearby towns over the weekend.
Hi Y Club Sees Growth and Plans Gospel Team
The local Hi Y club held its weekly meeting in the Y parlors with about thirty five members. New prospects Dale Tumilty Daniel Mull Howard Peck and Raymond Monroe enrolled. Rev J Hubbard Morton preached on Boy Problems stressing reverence obedience and honesty. The meeting was the season’s most successful and next week plans for a Hi Y gospel team to assist in county young peoples programs were to be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Tumilty
Daniel Mull
Howard Peck
Raymond Monroe
J. Hubbard Morton
Local Injuries and Travel Notices From This Week
George Schwendenmann continues to recover from a severe sprain to his right hand after a machine-cranking incident last week. Mr and Mrs Earl Suttles arrived this afternoon following a visit with relatives in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Schwendenmann
Earl Suttles
Frome
Indianapolis
Mitchells Headed to Indianapolis Today
Mr and Mrs I Carl Mitchell moved to Indianapolis today with plans to start new residence and pursue local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Carl Mitchell
Indianapolis
Little Daughter Learns Gas Stoves Are Dangerous
The two year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Elzo Reed turned on the gas oven in the grandparents kitchen. An explosion followed as a nearby burner flame ignited escaping gas. The child escaped unharmed and the kitchen suffered no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Reed
Mary Office
Elzo Reed
Rev Atonzo Murphy visits Knightstown Soldiers Home
The Rev. Atonzo Murphy and local G A R members toured the Knights town Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home visiting Supt Courtney and meeting Mrs Ida M Wray a former Greensburg teacher. Murphy praised the home s standards and pledged G A R cooperation noting 95 percent of graduates prospered after leaving. The home now operates under the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Murphy
Indiana Department of the
Stella. Murphy
William McCune
Pap
Courtney
Murphy
Grand Army
American Legion
Greensburg
Ida M. Wray
Obituaries and local notes from Batesville and area
Batesville Mrs Peter Doll aged 47 died Friday after long illness. Maid Elizabeth Luttiville named. Miss Clara Brockman 51 died at brother John’s home. funeral Friday at 1 pm at St Paul church Cross Roads. A farm festival and corn show drew locals. corn club yields exceed 100 bushels per acre. corn show next month. August Wisman celebrated golden wedding with many gifts. pioneer Batesville citizens. Mrs Anna Grieve, about 80, died near Hamburg Monday. five sons and three daughters survive. buried at Oldenburg cemetery Thursday. lifelong resident and pioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Doll
Morris
Elizabeth Luttiville
Clara Brockman
John
St. Paul
Cross Roads
Batesvie
Greensburg
Corn Club
August Wisman
Batesville
Anna Grieve
Hamburg
Oldenburg
Miss Higdon Committed to Indiana Hospital for the Insane
Christina Higdon was placed in the Southeastern Indiana Hospital for the Insane at Cragmont yesterday after a petition for commitment was filed in Justice of Peace Holmes' court Saturday by the county infirmary superintendent. The request was approved by the state medical board and a local staff of Drs. Bird and Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christina Higdon
Southeastern Indiana Hospital For the Insane
Cragmont
Justice of Peace
Holmes’ Court
State Medical Board
Bird and
Thomas
Templetons Visit Family In Local City
Mr and Mrs Perry Templeton and daughter Elizabeth of Indianapolis visit his mother Mrs Nelson Templeton and daughter Miss Nellie in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Templeton
Elizabeth
Indianapolis
Nelson Templeton
Miss Nel-lie
Walters Family Visits Friends in Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs E J Walters and their daughter spent yesterday visiting friends in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Walters
Indianapolis
Dawes to Speak at Indianapolis on November 5
Vice-President Charles G. Dawes will address a gathering at the Cable Tabernacle in Indianapolis at 8 p m Thursday night November 5 The speech was postponed from the week of Senator Ralston s death Tickets are expected to be distributed through the Chamber of Commerce for those who want them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Dawes
Cable Tabernacle
Indianapolis
Senator Ralston
Chamber of Commerce
Scale Condition in Southern Indiana Requires Cautious Orchard Care
Purdue entomologists report the reappearance of the San Jose scale in Indiana. Oil sprays at 1 to 15 strength are recommended for central and southern areas with Scaleicide and Sunoco oil effective. use 2 percent dormant oil in moderate infestations and 3 percent for heavy infestations. Apply in fall or spring while trees are dormant above 40 degrees F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Indiana
Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station
J. d. Davis
Sunoco
Revival Series Planned by A M Wilson and Son At Pilgrim Holiness
Evangelists A M Wilson and A Ford Wilson announce ten day revival services at Pilgrim Holiness church starting Friday October 30 at 7 30 pm and possibly longer. The elder Wilson recalls serving as the church’s first pastor about 28 years ago while the younger evangelist is a local native and cornetist. Everyone is invited to hear the gospel messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
A. F. Wilson
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Wilson
A. Ford Wilson
Back From Trip To Florida Towns
George Redelman Dennis Spitz messer of this city and A B Wy koop of Batesville have returned from a three weeks auto tour to Florida. They liked Orlando the best of any place they saw. They were at Miami and at Vero Beach. They saw Ed Tichenor and Miss Mabel Vanderbur at Miami and saw Albert Boling and Lonnie McCoy at Vero Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Redelman
Dennis Spitzmesser
A. B. Wykoop
Batesville
Florida
Orlando
Miami
Vero Beach
Ed Tichenor
Mabel Vanderbur
Albert Boling
Lonnie McCoy
Strohlers Fall 21 to 17 in Season Opener
North Vernon edges Greensburg in a tight opener as Cooper and P Graybiel lead the visitors. Westhafer starts at center for Greensburg with Strohl’s squad showing promising depth and new sweat pants boosting class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strohlers
Greensburg High School
Cooper
P. Graybiel
Westhafer
Tree City
Strohl
Jack
North Vernon
Greensburg Seconds Dominate North Vernon Second Team
The Greensburg Seconds routed North Vernon’s second string 30 to 4, with North Vernon only making one free throw in the second half. The locals led 15 to 3 at halftime and repeated their scoring pace in the second frame, while Greensburg held an edge in interceptions and shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
North Vernon
Substitutions and scoring details from Greensburg North Vernon game
Substitutions list Maudlin for Levenstein and others. Field goals show Schreiber with four, Levenstein three, Marshall three, Allen one, Maudlin one. North Vernon players Hanna Klinger Harmon each one. Four goals by Schreiber with 4 of 9, Allen and Merkle one of one, Marshall zero of one, Levenstein zero of two. North Vernon Brown one of one, Losey one of three, Hanna and Klinger zero of one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Armstrong
Kirby
Craig
Clark
North Vernon
J. Doyle
C. Doyle
G Graybiel
P. Graybiel
Hutch'ns
Hamilton
Westhafer
Cooper
Davenport
Hutchins
Maudlin
Levenstein
Bird
Schreiber
Wickens
Klinger
Harmon
Schrieber
Allen
Hanna
Merkle
Brown
Losey
Hanna and Klinger
Daily Apple Consumption Falls Short of Health Rules
U S department of agriculture reports per capita apple intake at about half an apple daily. This year's total U S apple crop is 164 million bushels versus 179 million last year, with waste and manufacturing use offsetting some losses. Commercial apple crop expected at 30.134 million barrels, up from 28.587 million. Northwestern shipments rise as federal inspections at shipping points exceed last year, with northwest inspections likely 50 percent higher than any prior season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Northwest
Double Wedding at St. Ann's Hamburg Sees Thrine Sisters Wed
Miss Clara Thrine and sister Eleanor wed Raymond Grossman of Morris and Raymond Ford of Greensburg at St. Ann's Hamburg in a 7:30 morning ceremony. Rev. E J Zirkelbach officiates. Attendants include Antoinette and Leonidas Grossman Preck Thrine and Herman Attwater. After receptions and a large family gathering, the couples plan homes in Batesville and Decatur County respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ann’s
Hamburg
Clara Thrine
Raymond Grossman
Morris
Eleanor
Raymond Ford
Greensburg
John Thrine
E. J. Zirkelbach
Antoinette
Leonidas Grossman
Preck Thrine
Herman
Doctor Barnwell Opens New Practice in Newpoint
Dr A J Barnwell and his wife Mrs W J Barnwell of St Louis Mo arrived in Newpoint to begin his medical practice. He graduated from two St Louis medical colleges and has practiced there since. His wife, a Barne's Hospital and Washington Univ graduate nurse, is daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Castor of Newpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Barnwell
St. Louis
Newpoint
J. H. Castor
Barne’s Hospital
Washington University
Norman Selby Held For Coverlet Theft
Norman Selby was arrested at Rushville and taken to Batesville to answer a petit larceny charge for stealing a valuable coverlet. He is the son of famed boxer Norman Selby, known as Kid McCoy, who formerly lived in Greensburg and Columbus and is now imprisoned at San Quentin for manslaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Selby
Rushville
Batesville
Selby
Kid McCoy
Greensburg
Columbus
San Quentin
Will of Bernard Brancamp Probate Bequeaths All to Wife Then Sons
The last will and testament of Bernard Brancamp is probated on Bernard Ortman’s testimony. He leaves all property to his wife for life and then to his two sons Ben and Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brancamp
Bernard Ortman
Ben
Henry
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herbert Tunny
Donald Crise
Henry County
J. W. Crise
Naorpie Jaynes
Rebecca Rozell
John Young
Jennie Geiling
Bertha Brooks
John Foreman
Edward. McGinn
Louis Jaynes
Clifford Bruner
George Wiley
Claude Slifer
Cleave Welch
Perry Harry
Jackson
Tom Geiling
Harrell Hearn
Alert
Trout Boys
Mary Towler
Bonnie Hoge
Rev. Morton
Atonzo Murphy
Miss Higdon
Church
Hede
Jennings County
Wertz
Greensburg North Vernon Craig
Cooper Hamilton
Westhafer P. Graybhief Armstrong
C. Doyle Clark
Clarkson
Aide
G Merkle
U. S
Water. Lattle
Agnes Artmeier
John Ford
St. John’s Hall
Grossman
Ford
A. J. Barnwell
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