Senator Samuel Ralston Dies After Illness and Funeral Plans
Indianapolis announces the death of Senator Samuel M. Ralston at his home after a long illness. Final funeral arrangements place services in Lebanon with burial in Lebanon Cemetery, followed by a state home public viewing and private rites at his Indianapolis residence. Ralston, a former governor and U S Senator, shaped state parks highways and education funding, and played a key role in the 1913 street railway labor dispute settlement. He leaves two sons from his second marriage to Jennie Cravens.
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State Capitol
Ralston
Lebanon
O. H. Carmichael
Ithaca
N. Y
The
Ralston’s
Harvey Lamb
Indianapolis
United States Senate
Albert J. Beveridge
Beveridge
Senate
Democratic Party
Smith
McAdoo
Washington
John
Sarah Scott Ralston
Mary Josephine Backous
Connersville
Ind
Jennie Cravens
Danville
Senator Samuel M. Ralston Dies in Indiana at 78
The junior U S senator Samuel M. Ralston died in Indianapolis after months of heart and kidney illness. He will be buried in Lebanon Indiana, with his funeral possibly held by Rev A O Carmichael. Ralston was born December 1 1857 in Ohio and rose from a rural teacher to a lawyer and politician.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
United States
Indiana
Lebanon
Ind
Ralston
Julian
Emmett
Ruth LaRue
Boyd M. Ralston
State Capitol
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Owen County
Baptist Convention Attends 1926 Meeting South Bend
Rev J H Morton reports the ninety third annual state Baptist convention in Terre Haute with over 600 delegates. World peace support for Coolidge and strong prize fighting condemnation noted. Rev U S Clutton reelected president. South Bend wins 1926 convention.
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J. H. Morton
Terre Haute
of the Baptist Churches
Coolidge
U. S. Clutton
Indianapolis
S. D. Huffy
Peru
I. C. Overman
Shelbyville
W. A. Adama
Board of Missionary Co-Operation
J. F. Rake
Evansville
E. E. Morgan
Fort Wayne
W. B. Allen
Washington
Ind
T. A. Freeman
South Beall
J. P. Sandidge
Vincennes
C. B. Stephen‘gon
Roy E. Barnett
Martinsville
South Bend
Local residents return from visits this weekend
Miss Leone Redington a schoolteacher at Anderson arrived home Friday evening and spent the weekend. Mrs Katherine Wheeler and her daughter Miss Kathryn returned to their city home after a short visit in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Leone Redington
Anderson
Katherine Wheeler
Kathryn
Cincinnati
Ohio
Local notes from Batesville and Versailles area
Batesville reports Batesville Hugo Kroenke 29 near Morris died by hanging in a smoke house with ill health since childhood cited as cause. Sunman’s William Ferris prominent educator in Ripley County collapsed and died at home after garden work. funeral under Masonry at St. Paul M E. Germany born Henry Schuck 73 died in Morris, longtime grocer. Versailles welcomes new pastor Rev Austermann with Rev Theodore Lagemann present. Corn and pumpkin prizes planned for November exhibitors. Versailles Historical Society to meet Oct 31 with talks on heirlooms. Carolyn Guckenberger to sing for WKRC Cincinnati. Mrs Joseph Surdo and daughter of Cincinnati visit C S Ward family.
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Hugo Kroenke
Morris
William Ferris
Sunman
Rip Hey County
Tangman
Theodore Lagemann
Carolyn Guckenberger
WKRC
Cincinnati
Joseph Surdo
C. S. Ward
Social Roundup of Local Visits and Moves
Letts Miss Mary Bridges returns to Indianapolis after visiting her parents C. L. Bridges and wife. Mrs J N Stout visits sister Mrs Carrie Barnes and family in Indianapolis. Will Hall and wife move to J T Purvis farm west of town. Joe Bailey and wife guests of friends after a Marion trip. J H Warren wife and Miss Gail Johnson weekend guests of P M Johnson and family. Billie son of Will Henson sick with rheumatism at grandparents M S Parker and wife. Pauline Hawley of Greensburg visits Rev FP Albritten and family then attends Jackson school fair. J T Purvis stays with Carrie Barnes family in Indianapolis. A N Tudor wife and Dorothy Ellen visit Arthur Wright and family. Joe Rostelle and wife drive to Indianapolis to visit Frank Storms and wife. Mrs Harry Boyd returns from Cincinnati and Hamilton Ohio. C S Davis family visits Todd Robbins and family. Pauline McCammon of Greensburg visits uncles J C and E E McCammon’s families on way to Florida.
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J. N. Stout
Carrie Barnes
Indianapolis
Will Hall
Burnsville
J. T. Purvis
Joe Bailey
Marion
J. H. Warren
Gail Johnson
M. Johnson
Billie
Will Henson
M S. Parker
Pauline Hawley
Greensburg
FP. H. Albritten
Jackson School
A. N. Tudor
Dorothy Ellen
Arthur Wright
Joe Rostelle
Frank Storms
Harry Boyd
Cincinnati
Hamilton
Ohio
C. S. Davis
Todd Robbins
Pauline McCammon
Greenview
Ill
J. C
E. E. McCammon
Florida
Local Justice Court Filing in Burney Cases
In Justice's Court a complaint seeking 60 dollars was filed by W. C. Pulse against Willard Myers in Squire Holmes' court with a hearing set for October 16. A separate suit by Dr. Cecil Harwood of Burney against James and Robert Bach for 90 dollars has trial scheduled for Tuesday, October 20.
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Squire Holmes’ Court
W. C. Pulse
Willard Myers
Cecil Harwood
Burney
James
Robert Bach
Squire Holmes
E. J. Simms Stricken Ill in Columbus
Friends learn of the sudden illness of E. J. Simms while he worked for the Indianapolis News in Columbus Indiana. He was rushed to a hospital and then brought home to North Michigan Avenue where a physician and nurse attend him.
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E. J. Simms
Indianapolis News
Columbus
Ind
Harold Wonn Returns to Cincinnati Tonight
Harold Wonn will resume his work in Cincinnati tonight after a visit here.
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Harold Wonn
Cincinnati
Greensburg Farm Festival and Indoor Fair Promised
Greensburg Daily News lists the Farm Festival for Oct 23 24 with seed corn and other farm product exhibits in four tents near the courthouse. Premiums from local business men and a Legion Indoor Fair Oct 22 24 offer fashion shows dancing and music with free attractions and street entertainment.
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Legion
Greensburg
Obituary of Mary Bell Elder of Greensburg area
Mary Bell Elder wife of John Monroe Elder died at her East Central Avenue home October 9 1925 aged 66 after a life in this community. She joined Union Baptist at seventeen and is buried at the church grounds. Survived by husband six children two sons and one daughter among eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was remembered as a devoted Christian mother whose last words spoke of love for family and faith.
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Mary Bell Elder
John Monroe Elder
Greensburg
East Central Avenue
William
Sarah Smathers Christy
Union Baptist Church
Elder
Will Ramer
Bertha Brooks
Emma
Charles Elder
City
Fred
Indianapolis
Harry
Carthage
Frank
Leroy
Elva Owens
Phillip Knorr
Edgar
Wilbur
Christy
Columbus
Fider
Adams Township Sunday School Association Meets at St Omer
The Adams township Sunday School Association held its quarterly meeting at the St Omer United Brethren church with about 150 in attendance. Reports from township schools were presented and a brief program followed. J R Crawley and Rev J A Carter spoke. The next meeting is planned for St Paul Christian church in January.
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Adams Township
St. Omer
Hoagland Family Visits Ties Town Family Lines
Mr and Mrs George Hoagland and their son from Indianapolis stayed Sunday with his mother Mrs Stephen Hoagland and their Smith relatives while traveling to Florida Mrs H O West returned home in Cleveland Ohio after visiting her father A G Taylor six miles northwest of town Lafé Wenn a Newcastle employee spent the weekend here with his wife
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George Hoagland
Indianapolis
Stephen Hoagland
Smith
Florida
H. O. West
Cleveland
A. G. Taylor
Lafé Wenn
Newcastle
Pretty Wedding Unites Miss Marguerite Thrine and Herman Koors
Miss Marguerite Thrine and Herman Koors were married at St. Marys Catholic Church in a morning ceremony attended by relatives. Rev. P J Schneider and Rev. Thomas McGrath officiated as the couple began housekeeping on the Sam Shirk farm near Sandusky.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Marguerite Thrine
Henry Thrine
Near Sandusky
Herman Koors
Joe Koors
Millhousen
P. J. Schneider
Thomas McGrath
Clem Koors
George Thrine
Marie Thrine
Christina Funke
Tipton
Miss Thrine
Georgette
Miss Funke
Hilda Thrine
St. Mary’s Hall
Year Charleston As House Wrecker
Indianapolis dance hall owners ban the Charleston fearing floor damage to ground floor venues. The prohibition targets halls on the ground floor while other locations face no action despite the craze spreading nationwide.
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Charleston
United Press
Indianapolis
America
Funeral plans for Mrs Emma Lynn in Corinth Ky
Telly Martin accompanied the body of Mrs Emma Lynn who died in Indianapolis Saturday to Corinth Kentucky where funeral services will be held at the home of relatives. Mrs John S Chambers has returned to her home in Plainfield after an extended visit with Mr and Mrs John E Colson of Newpoint.
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Telly Martin
Emma Lynn
Indianapolis
Corinth
John S. Chambers
Plainfield
John E. Colson
Newpoint
Greensburg News Clippings From The Eighties Unearthed
Old Greensburg newspaper fragments saved by Joshua Pool reveal 1880s notices. Deaths include Dr L W French’s wife in Los Angeles in 1882 and Joseph Pool at 46 with Mellissa Edwins as widow. Items cite local residents, marriages in Decatur Democrat 1883, and Seventh Regiment reunion details.
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Joshua Pool
L. W. French
Los Angeles
Cal
Greensburg Standard
Joseph Pool
Mellissa Edwins
Thomas
Pool
Peyton JH. Barkley
Springfield
Ill
Rogers Hotel
M. L. Payne
Patrick Ewing
Cephas Dille
Pioneer
Decatur Democrat
J. H. Greenfield
Four Tent Exhibits For Court House Festival
Four tents will be erected around the court house square to receive festival entries from Thursday morning through Friday at 11 o'clock. Tent assignments list duties and exhibit types to be displayed, with in charge names for each corner and a Monday evening planning meeting at the Daily News office.
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Court House Square
Daily News
Littell petitions circuit court to review Riverside building condemnation
George B. Littell filed a petition in the Decatur circuit court seeking a review of the state fire marshal condemnation order against the Riverside building on East Washington street. He posted $500 bond with Sam V. Littell and George L. Tremain as sureties. The day's docket also notes actions in several other cases including a priority lien suit, inheritance tax matters, and a divorce ruling, with various filings and court orders.
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George B. Littell
Decatur
East Washington Street
Riverside
Littell
Sam V. Littell
George L. Tremain
First National Bank of Westport
Estella Moore Et al
Moore
Insurance Company
Hiram Sanders
Dora Sanders
Craig
Anthony Herbert
Thomas E. Day
Aule
Samuel L. Deem
John G. Guthrie
Stanton Guthrie
George W. Jenkins
Blanche McDonald
Swift & Co
Complaint Against Ed Mozingo Demands Fifty Five Dollars
A formal complaint against Ed Mozingo seeks payment of 55 dollars on a note. The action requests fulfillment of the amount due and outlines the complaint as a money claim in a civil matter.
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Ed Mozingo
Farm census shows 1925 farm count decline in U S states
The 1925 census report notes a 1.2 percent national drop in farms from 1920, totaling a net decrease of 75 735. Factors include boll weevil damage in cotton areas, migration of Black farm workers, and dry seasons, with increases from new lands in the West and farm consolidation. Indiana alone falls 4.5 percent from 205 126 farms in 1920 to 195 306 in 1925.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Northwest
Whindiana
Letts Couple Welcome Eight-Pound Baby Girl Joan
Mr and Mrs J C McCammon of Letts are proud parents of a baby girl born last night at 9 30. The newborn weighs eight pounds and has been named Joan.
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J. C. McCammon
Letts
Joan
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