Local Social Visits and Farm Work Report
Platts Corner Ollie Blauvelt and family near Alert visited Sherman Robbins. Howard Armstrong and wife from Indianapolis stayed with Jean Becker and family. Buckwheat threshing continues. Omer Maddux and family of Westport visited John and Amy Maddux. John Maddux and wife drove to Greensburg. Frank Sutton and wife visited Darrell Christian and family of Milford. Stella Evans ill with erysipelas. Joshua Neff and wife and Bert Neff of Indianapolis visited John and wife. Henry Huffburg and family visited Elmer Smith and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Blauvelt
Gerald
Near Alert
Sherman Robbins
Howard Armstrong
Indianapolis
Jean Becker
Omer Maddux
Westport
John Maddux
Greensburg
Frank Sutton
Darrell Christian
Milford
Stella Evans
Joshua Neff
Bert Neff
John Neff
Henry Huffburg
Elmer Smith
Blackwell Dinsmore Nuptials Announced at Indianapolis Church
The Franklin Star notes the wedding party for the Blackwell Dinsmore nuptials set for Wednesday evening October 28 at the First Baptist church in Indianapolis. Miss Margaret Dinsmore serves as maid of honor with sister Elizabeth as flower girl. Bridesmaids include Mildred Whitehead and others. best man is Dan Alden Edkins. Ushers include Richard Sukow Robert Vandivier Edgar Brangin and Charles Weber. A large Franklin audience is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwell-Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Miss
Margaret
Elizabeth
Mildred
Whitehead
Lebanon
Mary Hougham
Franklin
Mary Katherine Glick
Columbus
Harriett Ellen Thornhill
Oxford
Ohio
Dan Alden Edkins
City
Richard Sukow
Robert Vandivier
Edgar
Brangin
Muncie
Charles Weber
Ashland
Kentucky
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
Franklin Star
Miss Thornhill
Mark Harb
Lawyer Osborn Attends Vernon Hearing in Damages Suit
Attorney John E. Osborn traveled to Vernon for the Horton versus B. and O. railroad hearing. A. D. Horton seeks 3000 dollars for injuries and vehicle damage after a B. and O. passenger train struck and demolished his car in Milan in January of last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Osborn
Vernon
A. D. Horton
B. & O. Railroad
Horton
Milan
Osborn
Needless Call Results in Final Warning Against Motorists
Fire department answered a 1:30 PM call to a West Sheridan home where soot in a chimney was ignited by a heating stove. Firemen found no damage, a false alarm, and authorities warned motorists not to park within 300 feet of active fire apparatus, promising arrests for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
West Sheridan
Wilson
Boy
Funeral for Oscar Carroll set at Christian Church
The funeral for Oscar Carroll 75 who died near Rushville Tuesday morning at 1 will be at the Christian church in Clarksburg Thursday at 2 with Rev. Walter R. Crawley presiding. Born near Clarksburg in 1850 he lived there until eight years ago then moved to Rush County. Survived by wife Nancy J. Davis and three children Daisy Cook Mary Angle and Barney Evans parents siblings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Carroll
Rushville
Christian Church
Clarksburg
Walter R. Crawley
Rush County
Martha A. Marl
Carroll
Nancy J. Davis
Daisy Cook
Mary Angle
Near New Salem
Barney Evans
John Carroll
Near
New Salem
Emma Sloan
Tipton
Russell Student Visits Indianapolis Dental College
Albert Russell, a student at an Indianapolis dental college, spent the weekend in the city with his parents Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Russell
Indianapolis
R. J. Russell
Westport Notes on Local People and Anticipated Events
Westport updates report Mrs. Raymond McCullough visiting Indianapolis with her young son Jackie. Nearby, Mrs. Will Barclay is ill at home on East Main. Community hall plans free moving picture shows. Longtime barber and photographer Jared Keith will move to Miami for work. Several families visit relatives near Bedford and Decatur. Local residents face illnesses, real estate gains, and notable relics in collections. A new butcher shop opens as winter approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond McCullough
Jackie
Indianapolis
Will Barclay
East Main Street
Jared Keith
Miami
Fla
Dean Richardson
Wayne
Eva June
Icem Lowe
Bedford
Taylor Barnes
Barthena Burke
North Vernon
Charles Stephenson
John Billieu
Hattie Cooper
Crothersville
Leslie Albert
Decatur
Ill
S. J. Richardson
Westport Independent
Eliza E. Richardson
Leafy Burns
Richardson
Paul D. Richardson
Louisville
Sam Grayson Jr
Wade Burns
Indiapolis
Dyersburg
Tenn
Samuel B. Grayson
Ray Meredith
Anamosa
Ralph Wasson
Winchester
Harbord Sees Radio as Farm Life Benefit in Winter
Gen J G Harbord president of the Radio Corporation of America says radio blankets the farm population with service and will grow with superpower stations. He notes families eat by the fire and hear opera by radio before it reaches urban venues, endorsing radio as vital to farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. G. Harbord
Radio Corporation of America
Hope State Bank vs Junken Promissory Note Demand
Warrick Wallace trustee filed a writ ten appearance as defendant in a case brought by Hope State Bank for $10 700 on a promissory note. The action was venued here from Rush county and dates were entered in court today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope State Bank
Alva T. Junken
Warrick Wallace
Rush County
Taylor Templeton Visits on Saturday
Taylor Templeton was in town on business this past Saturday, according to local notices. He conducted private meetings and engaged with stakeholders during a brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Templeton
Franklin Professor Urges Reawakening of Church Spiritual Life
Franklin College philosophy professor R. D. Kent addressed the Brotherhood of the Baptist church urging a simple revival of spiritual values amid a period of declining membership. He warned against overreliance on worldly programs, stressing reverence and right living. Officers were re-elected, a banquet was served by the Ladies Aid Society, and plans for another program were announced for November third Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Kent
Department of Philosophy
Franklin College
Brotherhood of the Baptist Church
Brotherhood
Kent
E. C. Jerman
Ben Lawson
Louis McCormack
Will Gartin
Ladies Aid Society
Smilers’ Orchestra
Royce Kinnick
Boy Hurt When Grocery Truck Is Hit by Train
Raymond McKell sixteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles McKell of Monfort and Sheridan streets was slightly injured early today when the Ford sedan delivering meat for John Gilchrist market was struck by a slow moving Big Four Michigan division train at Bennett street crossing. He escaped serious harm despite nervous shock and minor cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond MccKell
Charles McKell
Monfort
Sheridan Streets
Ford
John Gilchrist
Michigan Division
Big Four
Bennett Street
McKell
Young McKell
Bird
Glass
Gilchrist
Albert Hausman named Great Junior Sagamore at Indiana Red Men meet
Albert Hausman of Indianapolis chosen from six candidates as Great Junior Sagamore in the election of the Great Council of the Independent Improved Order of Indiana Red Men held yesterday in Indianapolis. Will C. Ehrhardt and Arch H. Hobbs among officials. Arch H. Hobbs reelected great chief of records and William May named great trustee. Over twelve hundred Red Men attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hausman
Red Cloud Tribe
Indianapolis
Sagamore
Council
Improved Order of Indiana
Will C. Ehrhardt
Arch H. Hobbs
Muncie
William May
Linton
Swards Transfers 123 Acres Near Sardinia in Sale
William M. Swards transfers 123 acres near Sardinia to Arthur C. Vanduzen for $3,500 in a land transaction. The deal details reflect a private real estate transfer between named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Swards
Arthur C. Vanduzen
Sardinia
Property Transfer From Hamilton to Shaw in City
Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton transfers property in the city to Mary O Shaw for a sum of 3900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Elizabeth Hamilton
Mary O- Shaw
Edward Walker Charged in Shelby County Crash
In Shelby circuit court Edward Walker of Adams faces a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence. The Indianapolis & Cincinnati Tracton Co. notes the crash Sunday night outside Shelbyville as Walker’s Ford coupe struck an S and C bus, causing about 600 dollars in bus damage and total loss of the coupe. no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Edward Walker
Adams
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Tracton Co
Walker
Shelbyville
Federal Land Bank Case Against Birdie Davis Ends in Judgment
Court rules against Birdie Davis and George Davis on two complaint paragraphs for 5520.95 and 2259.72 with attorney fees. Cross complainants William F. Davis and Flavius Schultz awarded 1135. Real estate sold to satisfy mortgages. Standard Inc. lien inferior. Assignee reports sale for 5900 to John Armith. Abbie Bonner estate inheritance tax fixed at 1474.85. Defendants defaulted after service in administrator George L. Marsh sale filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Land Bank
Birdie Davis
George Davis
William F. Davis
Flavius Schultz
Standard Inc. Co
William E. White
John Armith
Abbie Bonner
George L. Marsh
Garland Milling Co. Chief Russell Reports Southern Trip
John F. Russell president of the Garland Milling Co. returns from a two week trip through Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Georgia South Carolina and North Carolina. He notes fine southern climate and excellent cotton crops with cotton selling for twenty cents per pound. Russell cites a Montgomery Alabama Tribune feature for Pinnacle flour and recalls meeting Rev. Stanley Grubb in Columbia South Carolina. Grubb, former Waldron preacher, now leads a $100000 church in a 50000 population city. He is related to Miss Sue Kemble of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Russell
Garland Milling Co
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Russell
South
Montgomery
Ala.) Tribune
Greensburg
Columbia
S. C
Stanley Grubb
Waldron
Columbia Christian Church
Grubb
Sue Kemble
Shelby county injunction case heard by Judge Morrison
Taxpayers in Shelby county seek to block county officers from obeying the state tax board order. Otto Ross and Owen Boling represented the board and asked for a more specific complaint. The court took the matter under advisement as farmers raised about 1100 to defray costs and pledged to continue the fight. County Assessor Bayless was in Shelbyville confirming the facts. A 5 percent raise on farm lands was ordered in Shelby as in Decatur. The injunction was filed by S N Patterson et al two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby County
State Tax Board
Harry Morrison
Otto Ross
Owen Boling
Bayless
Shelbyville
Shelby
Decatur
S. N. Patterson
Cars in crash while rushing to Walnut Street fire
Fire Chief John Boy and William Levenstein collided while rushing to a Walnut Street blaze this afternoon. Both vehicles sustained slight damage and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Boy
William Levenstein
Walnut Street
Death of Bessie Metz Starks at 13 in Indiana
Bessie Metz Starks daughter of Howard and Elma Starks was born February 17 1912 in Mechanicsburg Indiana and died October 8 1925 at Major hospital Shelbyville Indiana after a brief illness at age 13 years 7 months 2 days Survived by her parents two sisters Audrey and Joy a brother Harry two grandmothers and many relatives The family notes a Christian faith and expresses comfort in reunion through faith with a brief epitaph of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Metz Starks
Howard
Elma Starks
Mechanicsburg
Ind
Shelbyville
Bessie
Newpoint Christian Church
Audrey
Joy
Harry
In Memoriam A. M. Hooten One Year Remembrance
In loving remembrance of A. M. Hooten who died one year ago on October 21. The message expresses sorrow and faith that they will meet again in heaven. Sadly missed by his wife, children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hooten
Card of thanks for a daughter's illness and death
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness and after the death of our beloved daughter Bessie. Our gratitude goes to Rev Welsh doctors Inlow and Henry the singers and undertakers for their services and to all who sent flowers. Mr and Mrs Howard Starks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie
Welsh
Inlow
Henry
Howard Starks
J. J. Gilchrist Honored by City Paper in Indiana
J. J. Gilchrist a noted Big Four official and superintendent of the College Avenue Baptist Sunday school in Indianapolis received a complimentary notice in the Indianapolis Star. The piece lauds his punctual Sunday punctuality and long service, noting his family roots in Decatur county and his connections to local Masonic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Gilchrist
Big Four
Job Shirk Gilchrist
Indianapolis Star
College Avenue Baptist
Gilchrist
Big City
George
Minerva Shirk Gilchrist
Decatur County
M. C. Welch
Co. D
Seventh Indiana Regiment
Florida
Cuba
Oglethorpe, Ga
Hirshburg
Blanche Steinning
Letts
Mrs Bert Bishop and Son Return From Indianapolis Weekend
Mrs Bert Bishop and her son have returned home after spending the weekend in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Bishop
Indianapolis
Marriage License Issued for Er nest Deppe and Pearl Dalton
A marriage license was issued to Er nest Deppe of Indianapolis and Pearl Dalton of Decatur County. The license reflects the formal recognition of their intent to wed in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Deppe
Indianapolis
Pearl Dalton
Decatur County
Mrs Mabel Harding and Mrs John Roberts Visit Cincinnati
Miss Mabel Harding and Mrs John Roberts spent the day in Cincinnati enjoying the sights and events in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Harding
John Roberts
Cincinnati
Louis Fiscus Ill but Not Improved, Reports Say
Louis Fiscus of northwest of town is seriously ill and reported unimproved today according to local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fiscus
Hawkins Visit in Indianapolis Parents Near This City
Mr and Mrs Paul Hawkins of Indianapolis spent yesterday with her parents Mr and Mrs Eugene McCreary near this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hawkins
Indianapolis
Eugene McCreary
Adolphus Bayless Visited Shelbyville on Business
Adolphus Bayless traveled to Shelbyville this morning for business matters, meeting local contacts and advancing his company interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphus Bayless
Shelbyville
Adams man Dan Hazelrigg to spend two weeks in Florida
Dan Hazelrigg of Adams will leave tomorrow for Florida for a two week business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hazelrigg
Adams
Florida
Davis Party Visits Miss Gail Davis in Indianapolis
Bert Davis of Westport and his daughter Mrs. Riter Thompson of this city traveled to Indianapolis to visit Gail Davis who is undergoing special treatment at the Methodist hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Davis
Westport
Riter Thompson
Indianapolis
Gail Davis
Methodist Hospital
Farm Festival Awards Honor Local Exhibitors
Judges awarded premium prizes across three tents at the farm festival in Decatur County. top honors went to Clarence Vanderbur and A C Brown for corn entries while winners in squash pumpkins and baked goods included Kate Mulford Orlando Hamilton Effie Robbins and Mrs Ethel Jones. Weather problems affected the event but farmers and business leaders praise the show and plan for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Local Garden Winners and Window Display Judges Named
A list of prize winners includes Best Oats with Ray Dwenger and Geo. A. Robbins placing, plus top seeds for Clover Seed, Irish and Red Sweet Potatoes, Apples, Pears, and Yellow Pears. Window display judges H. D. McMickle and A. A. DeMunt announced Vogue Beauty Shoppe first, Schultz second, Haas Shoppe third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dwenger
Geo. A. Robbins
Lon Spears
Wm. Lorrigan
Henry Stockheutter
Bird Sefton
Ora Short
Orlando Hamilton
Vern Vanderbur
James Spaugh
R. C. Spaugh
Chas. McKim
Ed Hoffman
Albert Brebberman
Chris King
J. C. Deiwert
Pears
Albert Holmes
John Munns
Geo. Boling
H. D. McMickle
Chicago
A. A. DeMunt
Brookville
Vogue Beauty Shoppe
E. G. Schultz & Co
Haas Shoppe
Rich mond man buys Poland China male hog for herd
Arthur C. Stewart, while at Richmond yesterday, purchased a choice Poland China male hog to add to his herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Stewart
Richmond
Charles Thompson and Morgan Ike Pass Away Within Minutes
Charles Harvey Thompson 73 died Saturday evening at 7 30 at the I O O F home after a fractured hip. His remains go to Delphi Indiana for funeral services and burial. Morgan Ike 63, a resident at the I O O F home, died Saturday night at 8 following chronic nephritis. His body was shipped to Clinton Indiana for funeral services and burial in St Bernice cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
Morgan Ike
Charles Harvey Thompson
Delphi
Ind
Clinton
St. Bernice
All-Day Homecoming Service Near Rushville
An all day homecoming was held at Ben Davis Christian church eight miles northeast of Rushville led by Rev. Walter Crawley of Clarksburg. Rev. James Welsh of this city spoke at 2 p.m. and urged attendance at the county wide meeting in Greensburg on Nov. 22. Other ministers included Rev. R. O. Lee, Rev. H. C. Brown, and Rev. Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis Christian Church
Rushville
Walter T. Crawley
Clarksburg
James H. Welsh
J. R. Crawley
G. C. Clippenger
L. D. Braden
Mr. Welsh
Greensburg
R. O. Lee
St. Paul
H. C. Brown
Milroy
Adams
Arlington
Executive Committee and Mission Board Meet in Indianapolis
Members of the executive committee and mission board of the Indiana Synod of the United Lutheran Church in America gathered this afternoon at the DeArmond hotel. The meeting, one of the year’s most important, featured discussions on key synod concerns with Rev. F. A. Dressel of Richmond presiding and other officers and board members from Indianapolis Louisville Colburn Anderson and Nashville in attendance. The synodical missionary superintendent Rev. John B. Gardner also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lutheran Church
Mission Board
Indiana Synod of the
United Lutheran Church In America
DeArmond Hotel
F. A. Dressel
Richmond
Ind
R. H Benting
Indianapolis
I. W. Gernert
Nashville, Tenn
A. H. Kornfeld
Louisville
Ivor G. Souder
Wilbur E. Allen
Colburn
Will C. Kaufman
Anderson
L. F. Speckman
Mr. Dressel
J. P. Miller
J. Earl Spaid
Charles F. Douser
George A. Fisher
John B. Gardner
Synodical Missionary
Mrs W J Smiths Return From Weekend Visit
Mrs W J Smith and her daughters Helen and Marjorie return to Connersville after spending the weekend with Howard Beckman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Helen
Marjorie
Connersville
Howard Beckman
Richardson Family Leaves Rush County Farm for Mays
George Richardson and his family are moving from the C. P. Miller farm to a farm near Mays in Rush County. The community laments losing this family from the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Richardson
C. P. Miller
Mays
Rush County
Pendleton Cleric Returns After Hartsville Appointments
Rev. C. W. Marlow returned to his Pendleton home after filling regular ministerial appointments at the Hartsville Christian church. Tent No 4 leader Charles Platt of northwest of town, and Best Wheat-ist John E. Robbins were in the area on business Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Marlow
Pendleton
Hartsville Christian Church
Charles Platt
John E. Robbins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Platts Corner
Blackwell-Dansmore
Gen. Harbord
Baptist Brotherhood
Raymond McKell
Adam
The
Garland Milling Company
Memoriam
Clarence Vanderbur
Wayne Tomson
Lester Stout
Ati ‘Morgan
A. C. Brown
Holton
Albert Clemons
William Clemons
Raymond Porter
Irvin Myrick
Carl Myers
Louis Zinser
Noland Redington
Frank Brown
Lavelle Redington
Elmo Redelman
Clarence Vandersbur
Albert N. Clemons
Horace
Vern Davis
Carl Robbins
William Messersmith
Violet Davis
Orton Jackson
Ali Morgan
Scott Murphy
William Gentry
W. J. Miller
C. J. Boyl
Ed M. Hamilton
Clarence Johnson
Howard Fox
Burney
Elza Williams
Andrew Huber
Rosemary Earnest
A. V. Douglas
J. B. Holmes
Kate Mulford
Lawrence Vogel
Geo. W. Bird
Chas. Huey
W. B. McCoy
C. H. Edkins
Edwin Wright
Wm. Schoentrup
Fred Schoettmer
D. M. Stamper
Effie Robbins
Ira Jackson
Corrine Thurston
Hartsville
C. M. Robbins
J. F. Martin
Wirt Woodfill
John Zeigler
Myrtle Zeigler
John Wm. Kelley
P. C. Redington
Gordon Templeton
Chara Springmire Templeton
M. B. Taylor
Frances Powner
Edna Eubank
John W. Boyle
Harry Tomson
Butter
Ethel Jones
W. C. Marks
Downeyville
Will Cramer
Ed Mozingo
Elmore Richter
Sherman A. Rork
Cortez Ray
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!