Hamilton Has Skipped Again in a Strange Family Case
Bert Hamilton of near Kennard mystery deepens after he and his wife drove to Greensboro for commencement, he vanished from the hall and his horse and rig disappeared. Mrs Hamilton, distraught, returned home and awaits news as neighbors suspect mental strain or a possible westward departure. The couple’s families are at a loss to explain the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hamilton
Kennard
Greensboro
Will Wood
Hamilton
West
Knightstown
Black Hills
Memorial Day Visit Highlights Local Social
Deem Patterson of Indianapolis spent Memorial Day with his grandmother Mrs. Joseph Deem. The American Literary Club plans a meeting at Mrs H W Steele's home Monday evening to arrange a picnic and hand out programs. Entries list several attendees from Greensburg New Castle Marion Richmond Lafayette Shelbyville North Salem Rushville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deem Patterson
Indianapolis
Joseph Deem
American Literary Club
Mra H
the Anne
J. F. Miller
Greensburg
J. T. Lengle
F. B. Bayan
Mies van Camp
Newcastle
Willim West
Marion
George E. Work
Richmond
J. C. Drake
Lafayette
W. L. Elliott
Shelbyville
J. C. Thompson
North Salem
J. D. Case
Rush- Fille
Susie Hill Guest of A Hill Family in Knights Town
Oswald Niles, formerly of the area and now a Rawestile telegraph operator, wed Miss Hathaway of Indianapolis and will reside in Newcastle. Rev. P. D. Griffin preached at the M E church Sunday. Greenfield High School Orchestra to perform at the common school commencement on June 7 with fourteen musicians. Local residents and visitors from Indianapolis and Cadiz attend events and church services as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Niles
This Place
Rawestile
Miss Hathaway
Indianapolis
Neowcastle
Snow to Reach Pennsylvan ia for Ill Mother
John E. Snow received a message yesterday stating his eighty eight year old mother is seriously ill at his son’s home in Petroleum City Pennsylvania and may not recover. He left last evening and will arrive tomorrow morning. Snow was born and raised near the area of his mother’s illness. The Endeavor Society of the Christian church plans a pie market on Saturday June 3 to aid Martha Grunden with ice cream and cake served all day. Two doors north of Dovay’s store Mr and Mrs Gray Walling wed grandson Carl spent Sunday in Rushville with Mr and Mrs Willard C Walling Leah Walling joined them home and stayed until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Rutledge
Chicago
Mr. Rutledge
Florida
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Jacksonville
William P. Hill
Hill
N. Washington
Masonic Fraternity
Rutledge
Glencove Cemetery
John E. Snow
Petroleum City
Pennsylvania
Mr. Snow
Endeavor Society of the Christian Church
Martha Grunden
Dovay
Three County News Roundup From Indiana Counties
John Oldham, 45, killed by a westbound Big Four train near Kennerd after dozing on a depot platform. Reports also tie a fatal Springfield OH crash and another in Indianapolis to the same trip. Newcastle shows population growth and school enrollment led by 1,085 children, with shift toward more factory work and building. A Purdue summer farmer’s institute is slated for Greenfield on July 11. Hagerstown votes to end saloon presence after a murder and a remonstrance collects two thirds of voters’ names. Rushville sees a strange bug affecting shade trees. Ansa Pope of Newcastle sues Panhandle Rail for 10,000 and her mother for 20,000 in crossing injuries. Memorial Day observed across Henry County. Rushville High School organizing an alumni association.
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John Oldham
Kennerd
Springfield
Ohio
Indianapolis
No Parade at Barnum Bailey Show in Munice Ind
Barnum & Bailey will drop the traditional parade this season due to high transportation costs. The circus will instead offer free sensational acts on the grounds before the matinee, highlighting world renowned performances. The change aims to maintain entertainment value without the parade.
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Barnum & Bailey
Muncie
Ind
Jane Orh
Danville Browns to Play at Spring Lake Park Next Sunday
The Danville Browns visit Spring Lake Park for their first appearance of the year in Knightstown. Pender and Burchie Cummins will form the Greenfield battery for the game. Start is 3 16 p.m. with late arrival possible for the 1) of the game. Henry Rutledge, Knightstown native and Purdue student, placed second in the one mile at Lafayette with Verner of Purdue winning in 4 86 4 5.
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Danville Browns
Spring Lake Park
Pender
Burchie Cummins
Greenfield Battery
Knightstown
Lafayette
Henry Rutledge
Purdue
Verner
Weather outlook: partly cloudy tonight and Saturday
The forecast notes partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with warmer conditions on Saturday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures rise modestly into the weekend.
Sanctuary meeting and church notices in June
The Christian Helpers Society will meet with Mrs Winfred Kinder Tuesday at 7 30 p m There will be a short Presbyterian address Sunday morning on Memory A Knight Templar service at Greenfield is planned for 2 00 p m with music and good attendance Christ ian Endeavor at 0 30 p m Song Service Anthem Prayer Duet Mini is obligate Solo Mrs Wright Scripture reading Philip Peter Bilborn Solo Mr Jorden Sweet Peace Reading Two Words Closing Hymn Benediction Rev Case of the Eighth Street Friends church Richmond preached a practical sermon at the Friends church last Sunday Services next Sunday morning by the pastor Sunday School and Christian Endeavor at usual hours Evening Children Day exercises follow
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P. D. Griffin
M. E
Charlee Gibbs
Greenfield
Marion Philpott
Cleveland
Six- Mile Creek
M. R. Pierce
Christian Helpere Society
Winfred Kinder
Knight Templar
Christian Endeavor
Case
Eighth Street Friends Church
Richmond
Friends Church
Friends
Unjustly Fined and Honest Farmer Gowdy
A Newcastle Democrat item condemns farmer John Gowdy for shooting a squirrel for a sick hired man. Authorities fined him after a quick arrest, arguing a “mistake of the head” rather than justice. The piece argues Gowdy’s honesty should have spared him.
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John Gowdy
Gowdy
Justice of the Peace
Grand Jury
Neweastle Democrat
Time Tried and Proven Cough Cure Touring
Time Tried and Proven One Minute Cough Cure is advertised as timely for coughing illnesses including croup and whooping cough. It is described as harmless and pleasant, a favorite for children. Sold by Smith and Brown with Mrs. Mark M. Morris and Mrs. Hattie Reeves noted as attendees at a gathering on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith & Brown
Memorial Day Observed in Knightstown with Ceremonies
Memorial day activities honored soldiers with services at the Alhambra and a cemetery ceremony. Judge James B. Black of Indianapolis gave a patriotic address. A parade led by the Home Bend and Jerry B. Macon Post included W R C members, lodges, schoolchildren, and citizens to decorate Glencove and old cemeteries.
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Alhambra
James B. Black
Indianapolis
Home
Glencorve
Judge Black
Local residents visit and travel notes from The Journal ads
R S Heaton attends Indianapolis business matters this week. W M Heaton convalesces after a relapse. Ora Morris of Newcastle visits with friends Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Ray Sharp of Shirley spend Memorial Day with S A McKee family. Mr and Mrs John Calishan of Indianapolis visit William Brinkman family. Mrs R S Heaton and daughter Helen return from a week in Indianapolis. George G Morris of Newcastle visits Miss Jessie Kurtz. Erma Wright of Marion visits Fiona Briskman then Shirley. Miss Raby Copper goes to Munice and Anderson to visit friends. She attends commencement at Muncie and visits Mrs Lottie Reeves. Mrs Elmer E Seig and daughter of Peru visit Henry Seig family. Elmer Seig to work in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Foy Weaver and son Leo return to Alder-son. Miss Margaret McIntyre returns to Louisville Kentucky for vacation. Jo Webster Cooper of Greenfield visits Memorial Day to decorate parents’ graves. he has not missed a trip for eighteen years.
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Ray Sharp
Shirley
S. A. McKee
John Calishan
Indianapolis
William Brinkman
Raby Copper
Munele and
Anderson
Muncie
Lottie Reeves
Elmer E. Seig
Peru
Ind
Henry Seig
Elmer Seig
Jo Webster Cooper
Greenfield
Afr
Cooper
Ines
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William P. Manlove
Sear Grant City
Severty
Sarah E. White
Jesse G. White
Althamer White
Charlottesville
Susie Hill
A! Hill and Family
James Leamion
Isaac Hatfield
Myrtle
Carthage
Marie Weeks
Cadiz
New Friends’ Church
Greenfield High School
Harve Shielde
Rushville
George Shields
Walnut Ridge
Friends’ Church
Middletown
Lewisville
Spiceland
Franklin
Democrat
Purdue University
Hagerstown
Ansa Pope
Panhandle
Ella Pope
Henry County
Rushville High School
Barnum and Bailey
Sports
Julia S
Julia
John Snow
W. E. Deem
The
Banner
Mini
Mrs. Wright
Philip Peter Bilborn
Mr. Jorden
Mark M. Morris
Hattie Reeves
Ads
R. S. Heaton
W. M. Heaton
Ora Morris
Newcesatle
George G. Morris
Jessie Kurtz
Erma Wright
Fiona Briskman
Margaret McIntyre
Louieville
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