Greensburg Delegation Visits Millhousen for Good Will Tour
More than 150 Greensburg business leaders and guests toured Millhousen in a second Greensburg Chamber of Commerce courtesy trip. Judge Hugh Wickens praised mutual goodwill as the basis for strong trade, with the Greensburg band, a Knights of St. John hall banquet, and a program featuring Miss Zoellner and Miss Loyd.
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Greensburg
Millhousen
Hugh Wickens
Wicken
United States
Coolidge
America
Wickens
Knights of St. John Hall
Margaret Zoellner
Mary Loyd
Will V. Erdmann
Miss Loyd
Zoellner
Dorothy Scheidler
Will J. Scheidler
Roy C. Kanouse
Henry Link
John B. Scheidler
Freda Scheidler
W. J. Scheidler
The
Knights of St. John
Scheidler
Ripley County Board Dispenses With County Agent
Ripley county board of education voted to discontinue the county agent position with the aim of economy. They stressed it was not a reflection on Yeager, the agent, who has served four years and aided local agriculture. The likely next move is the discontinuance of the county nurse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
Ripley County
Yeager
George Shafer Improves After Broken Leg
George Shafer, who recently suffered a broken leg, was reported today as improving nicely and able to sit up for part of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Shafer
Pumpkin and Produce Premiums Announced for Local Farmers
Premiums will be awarded to farmers in this and adjoining counties on October 23 and 24 for the largest and heaviest pumpkins among other prizes. Additional premiums apply to beets turnips cabbage eggs butter bread and various grains. Farmers encouraged to enter their crops.
Local residents travel and events recounted in Batesville area
Batesville and nearby communities see visits to hospitals and family, trips to Cincinnati and Hamilton Ohio, a funeral in Cross Plains, a fashion show in Rushville, a hospital recovery in Christ's, PTA meeting in new high school, and bond sale by county commissioners to Batesville bank for Wambsganss and Bessler roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Beck
Bethesda Hospital
Cincinnati
J. T. Carney
Florida
A. B. Wycoff
Cross Plains
Jerry Pate
Ripley
Harry Schwier
T. A. Telles
Lillian Schroder
H. H. Kramer
Westwood
Greensburg Farm Fall Festival to Award 500 Dollars in Prizes
Nearly five hundred dollars in prizes will be awarded to exhibitors at the Farm Fall Festival in Greensburg on October 24 and 25. Local business leaders funded the prizes as Decatur county and nearby counties join in marketing seed corn and other farm products. The event features corn pumpkins potatoes cabbage beets turnips wheat oats bread butter eggs and more with four tents at the court house square and traffic controls on Friday afternoon and Saturday. The American Legion indoor fairs run October 22 to 24 with additional attractions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Decatur
Chamber of Commerce
Purdue University
Court House Square
American Legion
Premium list for fair offers cash and merchandise prizes
The article outlines cash and merchandise premiums donated by local businesses for a fair. It lists many sponsors including Cosmos Candy Kitchen, Greensburg National Bank, Daily News, Menzie Meat Market, Greensburg Motor Co, Garland Mills, Hyatt Chevrolet, Owens Jewelry, and more with varying amounts. The full details and judging plans will follow as the event announces places and judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the. Fair
Klein’s
Cosmos Candy Kitchen
Nordmeyer’s Bakery
Union Trust Co
I Tee
Greensburg Natl. Bank
Onan’ Bere
DeArmond Hoel
L. Hardebeck
McCracken & Springmire
Brown Plumbing Co
Arklés Cafe
C. J. Loyd & Co
Corbett-Roche Co
Citizens Natl Bank
Third Nath Bank
Menzie
Ironclad Clothing Co
Haas Shoppe
I A Speee
Wyant Dry Cleaning Co
Moore, the Tailor
Greensburg Tee Co
Goyett & Ge
Pale
Rey Privett
E. E. Arbuckle
Hyatt—Chevrolet Co
J. H. Batterton Sons
Huber Clothing Co
Louis Levenstein
Geo. H. Parrish
Kirby & Howe
Dalmbert & Cov
Beckman’s Bootery
Minear & Co
West Grocery
Owens Jewelry
Hyatt Clothing Co
McCormack & Richey
Merritt& Co
Weizy & Go
Wee Dk
Porco Spa
Steré
St. John & Guthrie
Seco
Bartholomew
Linegar Bros
Phil Spohn
Roy C. Kanouse
Pierson Cigar Store
Hs Thompson
DeMoss Grocery
Moss & Wright
Cohee & Lewis
Seymour to Host Next Civil War Veterans Convention
Seymour may host the Civil War veterans next year at the annual meeting of the Fourth congressional district. Charles Murphy and Alonzo Murphy were named to the convention city committee. Governor transportation access favors Seymour over other cited cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Fourth Congressional District
Charles Murphy
Columbus
Alonzo Murphy
Greensburg
Night Blooming Cereus Blooms Report in Forest Hill Area
Mrs. M. G. Moore near Forest Hill reports her night blooming cereus has bloomed three times this year with one night showing fifteen blooms. The plant now bears four buds, attracting local interest and curiosity.
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M. G. Moore
Forest Hill
Mrs Elza Walker Spends Day Shopping Here
Mrs Elza Walker of Newpoint spent an entire day shopping, visiting several local stores and markets in the area. She was seen at multiple downtown destinations, enjoying the variety of goods and deals available.
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Elza Walker
Newpoint
Zeigler Zeigler Martin Wed In Rushville Ceremony
Miss Maria Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Martin of Williamstown and John Zeigler son of Mr and Mrs Fred Zeigler of near Kingston were married in Rushville on Wednesday October 7. Rev Cato officiated the single ring ceremony at the Rushville Christian church. The couple will reside in Kingston. Zeigler works as a truck driver.
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Zeigler-Martin
Maria Martin
John Martin
Williamstown
John Zeigler
Fred Zeigler
Kingston
Rushville
Cato
Roy Zeigler
George Zeigler
Elmer Zeigler
Pes
Zeigler
Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Manford Slifer
Mr and Mrs Manford Slifer of Decatur county near St Paul celebrated their thirty fifth wedding anniversary with about a hundred relatives at their country home. The day featured a noon pitch in dinner and an afternoon of music games and contests with the Holland orchestra of Indianapolis. Their marriage was Oct 5 1890 by Rev Samuel McKee of St Paul. Their children Elmer F Slifer and Mrs Jakey Alter presented a radio set.
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Manford Slifer
Decatur County
St. Paul
Holland Orchestra
Indianapolis
Slifer
Samuel McKee
Elmer F. Slifer
Jakey Alter
Elmer Slifer
Will Holland
Frank Holland
Enos Holland
James Holland
Max
Maurice Fessler
Wilma
Robert EF. Lee
Joseph Brown
C F, Suppensatz
Eva
George Getting
William Rabbit
Charles Brown
Orla Guess
Harry Sullivan
John O'Reilly
Roscoe Ludlow
George, Theobald
Scott Holland
Dorothy Jones
Lively
John C. Leech
Shelbyville
Milford girl dies after appendicitis operation
Bessie Starks age 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Starks of near Milford died at Major hospital Shelbyville after an operation for appendicitis. Born February 17 1912 near Mechanicsburg she moved with her parents to Reed farm formerly occupied by the Gregorys. An eighth grade student at Milford school she is survived by her parents and two younger sisters. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm at the Christian church Newpoint with burial in Rossburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Starks
Howard Starks
Milford
Shelbyville
Mechanicsburg
Starks
Newpoint
Reed Farm
Roll Gregory
Christian Church
Rossburg Cemetery
Explosion Wrecks LaClede Gas Office Building
An explosion at the LaClede Gas Company office in St. Louis injures many and triggers a fire that hampered rescue efforts. Within thirty minutes ten people were carried from the building, status of the injured unknown, with reports of people trapped on the second and third floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
LaClede Gas Company
One Acre Contest Yields Expected To Surpass Last Year
County Agent G C Standley reports that participating boys across the county expect higher average yields in the five and one acre contests than last year. Judging will occur midmonth with Purdue extension bureau oversight and at least ten plots reviewed for awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Standley
Extension Bureau
Purdue Bette ~ Standley
Shopping news from Milroy area couple
Mr and Mrs Ed Stewart of near Milroy were seen shopping today as local shoppers report brisk activity and steady crowds at the common markets.
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Ed Stewart
Near
Milroy
Community Guests and Visits Highlight Weekend
Local residents hosted and visited relatives in a flurry of weekend gatherings. Notables include Mrs. Charley Whipple returning from Indianapolis to Westport, and J. T. Purvis with family visiting sister Carrie Barnes in Indianapolis. Medical update notes Miss Lucy Barnes recovering after lung surgery in Indianapolis.
Court approves final administrator's report in McClintic estate
Court approves the final administrator's report in the Nancy J. McClintic estate and overrules Chas. McClintic's exceptions. The dispute centered on a son’s claim to a one fourth share of $1,505.12, tied to notes given by Chas. McClintic before her death. William A. McClintic presented the final report as A. D. Galbraith and Minerva J. Galbraith testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy J. McClintic
Chas. McClintic
Craig
Chas. MecClintic
MecClintic
William A. McClintic
A. D. Galbraith
Minerva J. Galbraith
To Cut 2 500 From Enforcement Roll
Washington reports a general reduction in the prohibition unit as Assistant Secretary Andrews tightens dry enforcement. About 25 percent of 2 500 agents and several hundred clerks will be dropped from the rolls on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Prohibition
Mrs Burney Reports Theft Of Twenty Chickens
Mrs. Burney of Burney reports twenty chickens stolen from her chicken house overnight. The incident occurred at her residence and police may investigate to recover the birds.
Roy E Garrison to Philip Scripture 37.5 Acres Sale
A property transfer in Marion township lists Roy E. Garrison selling 37.5 acres to Philip Scripture for 800 dollars. The brief notice records the deal noting the parcel location and price.
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Roy E. Garrison
Philip Scripture
Marion Township
Local Man Named to Erect Indiana Pythian Home Committee
Charles R. Howe of this city is named to the building committee of the Indiana grand lodge Knights of Pythias for the one year term to oversee the erection of the state Pythian home. Other members include Nathan J. Lane Darlington Carl R. Mitchell Indianapolis Henry Kammerer Logansport Harry Wade Indianapolis Dore B. Erwin Decatur George Gelts Muncie Elmer Bassett Shelbyville A site will be chosen by a yet unnamed committee appointed by the grand chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Howe
Indiana Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Grand Lodge
Nathan J. Lane
Darlington
Carl R. Mitchell
Indianapolis
Henry Kammererg
Logansport
Harry Wade
Dore B. Erwin
Decatur
George Gelts
Muncie
Elmer Bassett
Shelbyville
East McKee man avoids injury in Findlay trip car crash
Robert Oder of East McKee Street escaped serious harm yesterday afternoon when his Ford sedan left state road 53 twenty miles east of Newpoint. A mist on the windshield reduced visibility and a steering wheel failure sent the car into the ditch overturning it. Oder sustained only minor cuts and bruises and the badly damaged vehicle was towed to a local garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Oder
East McKee Street
Findlay
Oder
Traction suit seeks cancellation of Hiner Bus franch ise
In Indiana a demurrer was overruled as I and C Traction Company pursues annulling the Hiner Bus lines permit between here Shelbyville and Indianapolis. The docket also includes a divorce verdict, adoption action, accounting orders, and guardianship sales with various estates and tax rulings.
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I. & C. Traction Company
Public Service Commission of Indiana
Traction Company
Hiner
Shelbyville
Indianapolis
John Dean
Laura Dean
Lillian E. Dixon
Roscoe B. King
Mercantile Disc Co
J. M. Tucker
Maggie Gochran
Verze
Agnes Gilmour
Hinshaw
Harry E. Ulrich
Chris Steinhauser
Huldah Reed
Speaker Praises County Spirit At Joint Rotary Meeting
At a Greensburg and Shelbyville Rotary Clubs interclub in Shelbyville, Judge John W. Craig and Dr. L. O. Richmond shared welcomes while Rollin Turner entertained the crowd. Turner and Richmond delivered addresses on business methods and local civic pride, with Richmond joking about Kentucky bluegrass and limestone.
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Greensburg
Shelbyville
Shelby County
Shelbyville Democrat
John W. Craig
Roy
Rollin Turner
L. O. Richmond
Miss Cleo Harker Visits Indianapolis With Sister
Miss Cleo Harker and her sister Miss Hazel Harker spent the day in Indianapolis enjoying a brief city visit and shopping excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleo Harker
Indianapolis
Hazel Harker
Warned Florida visitors urged to have jobs or cash
The St. Petersburg Times reports a warning from W. J. Warrington of the St. Petersburg Realty Board. He says winter Florida would be serious unless authorities warn travelers without a job or at least $1,000 in cash to tide them over. He notes Florida’s strong prospects yet urges newcomers to secure work and capital before arriving.
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St. Petersburg
Fla
Florida
W. J. Warrington
Warrington
Property Transfer from Oscar G. Miller to Joseph Kelley
Oscar G. Miller transfers property in the city to Joseph Kelley for 900 dollars in a recorded deed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar G. Miller
Joseph Kelley
Miller transfer of property to Luppensatz in St Paul
William Miller transfers property to William PF Luppensatz in St Paul for $500. The brief notice records the conveyance and location, noting the amount agreed for the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
B. Miller
William PF. Luppensatz
St. Paul
Marriage settlement details for Hamilton and Lunsford couple
Esther Sb. Hamiton and John WW. Lunsford, with wife, reside on North Broadway, involving a $3,600 matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Sb. Hamiton Ie
John WW
Lunsford
North Broadway
Miers Transfer? Ten Acre Lot Near Letts
L Wayne Miers transfers ten acres near Letts to Lucille C Miers for one dollar. Property details unspecified in fragment.
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Lucille C. Miers
Letts
Injuries From Rolling Mill Accident Named Cecil Hudleson
Cecil Hudleson brother in law of Mrs. John A. Carr of Sandusky is confined in a Newcastle hospital after a rolling mill accident left him with a broken ankle. Hudleson is well known in Decatur county and was visited by Mr. and Mrs. John A. Carr in Newcastle on Sunday.
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Cecil Hudleson
John. A. Carr
Sandusky
Newcastle
Hudleson
Decatur
John A. Carr
Vernon Brown pleads not guilty to liquor charge
Vernon Brown who was arrested yesterday on public intoxication in connection with a Sunday auto accident pleads not guilty and demands a trial. He is released on bond and will appear before Mayor Jenkins Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Brown
Jenkins
Dress Catches, Arm Is Injured
Mrs. Thomas Terrill suffered torn ligaments in an arm when she fell in her South Monfort street backyard. Her dress caught on a board and dragged her to the ground where her arm struck a rock walk, delaying recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Terrill
South Monfort Street
Former Adams Man on Building Committee
R. H. Ino AE estate agent of Indianapolis born and reared near Adams serves on a committee to meet Mayor Shank and urge him to withhold signing a building code. The code would be unfair to moderate income builders and raise costs from 15 to 20 percent.
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Indianapolis
Adams
Shank
Father-in-law Everett McElroy Dies in Kentucky
Word has been received of the death of Everett McElroy 53 of Latonia Kentucky father-in-law of Carliff Knarr formerly of this city Mr Lees died Monday and was buried.
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Everett McElroy
Latonia
Carliff Knarr
Lees
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