Salvation Army Dedicates Greensburg Barracks and Corner Site
The Salvation Army dedicates its Greensburg barracks and the east side corner of the Decatur hotel for outdoor meetings, drawing about 200 attendees. EnVoy Tharp leads, with captains and envoys from multiple stations assisting. prayers, singing, and explanations of the Army’s work follow, with city officials thanked for support and revival to start Friday evening.
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Salvation Army
Decatur Hotel
Baracks
Citadel
South Broadway
Envoy Tharp
Greensburg
Decatur Hote
Caler
Indianapols
Millman
Newcastle
Hamilton
Rushville
Spriges
Shelbyville
Sampson
Columbus
Envoy Walker
Frankfort
First Amendment Leads In Election In Indiana
Indianapolis September 7 unofficial returns show Amendment No. 1 likely approved to enfranchise women and require naturalization for foreign born residents to vote. Amendments No. 10 and 11, the tax measures, appear rejected. With only about one sixth of precincts reporting, exact totals are unavailable. 578 precincts reported 37,722 votes for Amendment No. 1.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Father and Sun Law Firm Established in Rushville
Russell B. Titsworth a young attorney has joined his father John A. Titsworth in Rushville to practice law. The younger Titsworth is an Earlham graduate of 197? and was principal of a town school last year.
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Russell B. Titsworth
Rushville
John A. Titsworth
Mr. Titsworth
Earlham
Arrest of Elmer Gordon for Passing Bad Checks
Elmer Gordon was arrested today by Sheriff Braden for passing bad checks. His case will come up in this term of court. The bad check was passed on Dr. Grover who is the prosecuting witness.
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Elmer Gordon
Braden
Grover
Boy in strange clothing found in city after train ride
Orville Isabelle known as Harry Robison, age nine, from Knightstown Soldiers Home, is being cared for by Sheriff Braden. He says he swapped clothes with a larger, unknown boy on a freight train for two dollars. The other boy took his money and clothing. A Knightstown agent saw a newspaper report but privacy concerns prevented further check. Sheriff Braden plans to send Isabelle to Knightstown for home supervision.
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Orville Isabelle
Harry Robison
Rom
Knightstown
Briaden
Isabelle
Magrie
Indianapolis
Braden
Things Going On in Greensburg Tonight
Community listings note events in Greensburg with Elks Lodge and Haymakers Lodge hosting meetings and prayer services. Movie showings are planned at K of P Theatre and South Side Theatre this evening.
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Greensburg
Haymakers Lodge
K. of P
Movies South Side Theatre
September Court Calendar Posted By Judge Craig
The September term court calendar was posted by Judge John W. Craig. It lists dates from Saturday the 19th to Monday the 26th with cases including Leffler versus Garrett, Monfort versus I C, Semigruber versus Lanham, Bell versus Bowling, Larrimore versus Styers, Lewis versus Kramer, Lane versus Reynolds, Deitzer versus Board of Commissioners, Greensburg versus Board of Commissioners, Doggett versus Tremzin, American Creosote Co versus Redington, and Smiley versus Johnston.
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John W. Craig
Leffler
Garrett
Monfort
Newcastle
Semigruber
Lanham
Bell
Bowling
Larrimore
Sty
Ers
Lewis
Kramer
Lane
Reynolds
Deitzer
Board of Commissioners
Greensburg
Mrs Edna Rogers and Daughter Arrive to Live with Uncle
Mrs Edna Rogers and her daughter Cora from Peoria Illinois have arrived and will reside with her uncle Lewis E Laird on West Sheridan Street.
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Edna Rogers
Cora
Peoria, Inl
Lewis E. Laird
West
Sheridan Street
Short Horns Owned by Robbins Score Big at Indiana State Fair
W. S. Robbins of Horace won many prizes at the Indiana state fair with Short Horn cattle. Winners include Merry Chimes white two-year-old bull first in its class, two bulls placing high in senior bull call and futurity, Duchess of Glouchester 79th first in aged cow class, Pride's Charmed first in aged cow with calf, plus multiple top placements in heifer classes and futurity events. Grand Prize not awarded last night.
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Horace
Merry Chimes
Duchess of Glouchester
Pride
Joan Heifer
Civil cases rise in circuit court with dismissals and a few judgments
In circuit court today a large volume of civil cases was acted upon. Several suits were dismissed on plaintiffs motions. Notable actions include Ernest L. Darby’s divorce suit against Mary J. Dar, settled resulting in continued cohabitation. Andrew Havens versus Charles B. Ernstes ended with a $296.67 judgment on a $3309 promissory note. The Greensburg National Bank had its note case against Myron E. Cole dismissed.
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Ernest L. Darby
Mary J. Dare
Orris L. Dickerson
Joseph
Walter Ramer
Stanton Guthrie
Harry L. Krieger
Andrew Havens
Charles B. Ernstes
Vlaintiff
Greensburge National Bank
Myron E Co'e
Hartford Sallee Elected to Artillery Association Committee
Hartford Sallee of this city was elected to the executive committee of the 139th Field Artillery Association at a Columbus meeting last week. The eight member committee includes one representative from each city that furnished a unit for the regiment.
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Hartford Sallee
139Th Field Artillery Association
Columbus
Masons Seek Return of Dr Pitkin as M E Pastor
Greensburg Lodge No 36 F A M unanimously adopts resolution urging re appointment of Rev Alfred H Pitkin as pastor of the M E church for another year. A committee will secure citizen endorsements to present to Bishop Edwin H Hughes at the upcoming conference.
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Greensburg Lodg. No
A. H. Pitkin
Roy C. Kanouse
Parker Doyle
Walter Crister
Alfred H. Pitkin
M. E
Edwin H. Hughes
Robert Kemp Found Insane by Doctors
Doctors P C Bentle and FE T Riley declared Robert Kemp, colored, mentally unbalanced in an inquest before Squire Creath. He will be taken to Madison. Kemp has been held in the county jail waiting word from relatives who cannot care for him. He has nightmares in which he believes someone is trying to kill him.
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P. C. Bentle
FE. T. Riley
Robert Kemp
Squire Creath
Madison
Kemp
Rotary notice on adjusted dinner time for ball teams
The St. Louis team leaves at 7 15 pm so the dinner tomorrow evening will be at 545 instead of 600 as previously announced. Stores will be closed for business convenience and to aid the players. The committee
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St. Louis
Weather Forecast for Indiana Tonight and Thursday
Fair and moderate temperatures are expected across Indiana. Tonight will be mild with light winds, while Thursday brings continued pleasant conditions and warmth.
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Indiana
Andhursday
Woman Suffrage Amendment Wins in Decatur County
In a December special election, about 18 percent of voters participated. The woman suffrage amendment carried, the only amendment to win, with 1,800 of roughly 10,500 votes cast across 29 precincts except Harris City. Precinct results show Yes and No tallies, with varying margins and several precincts reporting for or against the measure.
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Decatur
Harris City
Bedica Tate Egeuede
Truck Crash Near Milroy Injures Four People
John Thompson of Rushville driving a Reo with peaches collided north of Milroy with Trim Anderson’s car as they pulled onto the road. Thompson suffered a bruised leg and possible rib fracture. three companions were injured. Anderson’s car had a torn fender. A local garage man towed the truck to Rushville.
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John Thompson
Rushville
Milroy
Trim Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Dnoth
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Thompscn
Anderson
Thompson
Decatur County Boys Are Winners in Livestock Contest
At the Indiana state fair on September 7 Wayne county’s trio Howard Bates Paul Rauth and Rufus Scales won first in the boys livestock judging. Bates also captured a $100 Purdue scholarship. Blackford Clark and White counties placed among top finishers with individual standouts Leland Geiger and John Wagoner.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Wayne County
Howard Bates
Paul Rauth
Rufus Scales
Bates
Purdue
Clark County
Blackford County
Leland Geiger
John Wagoner
White County
Lillian Wood
Madison County
Arthur Rimstidt
Decatur County
George Greer
Man sets house ablaze with banknotes then hangs himself
Saint Maurice France Sept 7 Francois Beaujon 69 after a bitter quarrel with his wife started a fire in his house using 1098 francs in bank notes as fuel then hanged himself in his barn leaving his widow penniless and homeless
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Saint Maurice
France
Francois Beaujon
Frances
Half Holiday Planned in Greensburg for St Louis NL Visit
Greensburg schedules a half holiday tomorrow due to the St Louis National League team’s arrival. The News will publish at noon to allow workers a quicker break, following reports that most papers observed a Monday holiday while The News issued its regular edition.
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Greensburg
News
Parade Called Off For Mammoth Pageant At Eagles Park
The Sunday schools of the county cancel Friday afternoon parade to focus on a mammoth pageant at Eagles park Friday night. Rehearsals at the Methodist church were praised as very successful. A moving pictures show of The Life of Jesus Christ precedes the pageant, with secure shipment by a special agent. Some trustees could not close school, but will attend the night pageant. Mrs Winona Deinert and Brazier Kirby promote support in St Paul and southwestern Decatur county.
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Eagles Park
Jesus Christ
Winona Deinert
St. Paul
Decatur County
Judge Remy to Attend Celebration and Parade Drive
Hon. Charles Remy appellate court judge and former Knights of Pythias grand chancellor says he will attend the upcoming celebration next Thursday. A transportation committee under R E McKay seeks about one hundred cars to shuttle visitors around the city, with volunteers urged to contact the county clerk’s office or the News office by phone.
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Charles Remy
Knights of Pythias of
Indiana
R. E. McKay
Stapp
McKay
Napoleon High School Opens September 12 With Strong Staff
The Napoleon certified high school opens Sept. 12 led by Principal Hoyt Spencer and Assistant Principal Ellen Rheinking. The staff covers grades 4 through 7 and includes Martha Horn, Marie Mouter, Malvin Williams, and Rhoda Mae Fox among others. The Big Four will run an excursion to Cincinnati on Sunday Sept. 18.
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Hoyt Spencer
Ellen Rheinking
Horace Hazelrigg
Martha Horn
Katie Shorten
Lamb
Marie Mouter
Brunner
Malvin Williams
Fowl
Olin Armstrong
Newman
Rhoda Mae Fox
Vankirk
Golda Black
Big Four
Cincinnati
Eagles to Host St Louis Cardinals in Big Local Game
The Greensburg Eagles meet the St Louis Cardinals Thursday at their park diamond with 21 Cardinals and 15 Eagles. Roger Hornsby headlines an exhibition lineup, bands, and a Rotary luncheon as local crowds gather for the baseball showcase.
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Decatur County
St. Louis Cardinals
Greensburg Eagles
Eagles Park
St. Louis
Cardinals
Eagles
Rotary Club
Burney Band
Batesville
Rushville
Columbus
Shelbyville
Pierson’s
Chicago Cubs
Bicknell
Roger Hornsby
John McGraw
Jack Fournier
Austin McHenry
Joe Schultz
Riviie
Eagle
Ename
Redmond
Schultz
Fourier
Toporcer
Hornsby
Heathcote
McHenry
Lavan
Dillhoefer
Haines
Rivirie
Faggles
tTeller
Bell
Favors
Darringer
Lambert
Magness
Fisse
Lutz
D. Favors
Cataracts Removed From Eyes Of Brothers
Whit Boyle of this city learned that his brothers William and Elisha Boyl had cataract operations at St Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis. The bandages were removed and both could walk the corridors today. They may return home in a few days. Both brothers had cataracts and went together for the procedure.
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Whit Boyl
William
Elisha Boyl
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Indianapolis
Whit Boyle
Paul Meek Mourns Lost Rocket Book With Tickets
Paul Meek mourns the loss of a rocket book containing two baseball tickets and a substantial amount of money. He urges its recovery to avoid missing the ball game.
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Paul Meek
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Elks Lodge
Robbins Score
Horace Man
Ernest Darby
Masons
DR. Pitkin
ELIMI
Wille
Judge Remy
Napoleon
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