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Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1923

Page

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County Methodist Rally at the Fair Grounds This Sunday

Indiana county churches plan an all day rally at the Princeton fair grounds with Bishop Leete arranging the statewide events. Noted speakers include Rev. Ernest Wareing and Rev. John Ward. music from three county locations and quarts from Owensville Oakland City and Princeton. Attendees advised to bring baskets and all denominations invited. Local pastors will suspend services for the day.

Indiana Frederick F. Leete Indianapolis J. Edward Murr First Church Princeton Ernest Wareing Cincinnati Western Christian Advocate John 8. Ward Evansville Owensville Oakland City Frederick D. Tiette Grant Teel Ed Woodruff T. Morton McDonald Morris Ft. Branch Ada McFetridge Hazleton Thomas Riggs

President Harding Memorial Program at United Presbyterian Church

Program for President Harding Memorial Services held Friday August 10 at 3 p m with Mayor Niemeier presiding. Hymns and choir selections led by the congregation. Invocation by Rev J M Hedge scripture by Rev C F Premer. Readings by Hoosier Quartette and John T Ballard with titles Harding the statesman and Harding the Christian. Benediction by Rev J E Murr.

Harding United Presbyterian Church C. A. Niemeier J. M. Hedge C. F. Premer Hoosier K. C. Baltzell Harding the John T. Ballard C. A. Wade J. E. Murr

Winter Heater Sale Promised In Daily Democrat Ad

Local notice promotes selling extra stoves before winter. The Daily Democrat advertises a low cost service to publish the sale and connect buyers with sellers in the community.

Daily Democrat

Close Call for a Young Bather in Seminole Lake

Frank Metzger a Southern switchman dived into Seminole Lake to rescue ten year old Kenneth Mowery who slipped from a board and went under. Metzger retrieved the boy unconscious but revived him with medical help arriving soon after. The incident followed warnings to stay within safe bounds at the lake.

Frank Metzger Southern Mt. Carmel Kenneth Mowery William F. Mowery South Face Street Seminole Lake Frank

Major Winston Menzies Noted in Paris Herald Mention

From the Paris edition of the New York Herald Major Winston Menzies of Mount Vernon, son of the late Major G. J. Menzies, is cited as port representative of the United States Lines. The report covers dinners hosted by Rear Admiral Philips Andrews and the Pittsburg staff in Cherbourg, with officials including Admiral Grout and consular staff in attendance.

MT. Vernon Paris New York Herald Winston Menzies Menzies G. J. Menzies United States Cherbourg Jay Pittsburg Philips Andrews Admiral Grout Mme. Grout John Corrington L. P. Springs Mme

Indiana Bell seeks injunction to block rate increase ruling

Indianap olis Aug 8 Indiana Bell Telephone company filed for a federal court injunction to stop public service commission action on increased rates. The company cites delay in commission action as unreasonable and seeks to prevent interference with its rate collection already on file.

Indianapolis Public Service Commission Indiana Bell Telephone Company

Banks to Close Friday Afternoon in Gibson County

All Gibson county banks will close Friday afternoon in line with a general suspension of pro baseball and the upcoming contest. The move affects all banking offices in the county as announced today.

Gibson County

Harding Funeral Attendance Planned By Indiana Party

S. T. Fisher, Republican district chairman, will attend President Harding’s funeral in Marion, Ohio. He will depart Thursday night to join the Indianapolis delegation that travels by special train Friday morning and returns Friday night.

S. T. Fisher Harding Marion Indianapolis

Former Louisville residents visit Princeton area friends

Mr and Mrs Bret Lane and family of Louisville are in the city visiting friends for a few days. They traveled from Kentucky via French Lick. Mr Lane was once connected with Princeton newspapers.

Bret Lane Louisville Kentucky City French Lick Lane Princeton

Mrs Harding Borne to White House in Caisson

Late in capital body of President was carried to the White House aboard a caisson. Mrs Harding was not detained for the procession and was taken directly to the Executive Mansion. A single wreath was placed.

Caisson White House

Funeral Schedule for President Harding

The body is taken to the East Room on arrival at the Capitol. The White House to Capitol procession is set for 16 a.m. Wednesday. The body lies in state in the Capitol rotunda from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. after brief services. A train will take the body and family to Marion for state in the Marion house, with funeral services there at 3 p.m. Friday. Mrs. Harding described Marion services as personal but not private.

Harding White House Capitol Marion ARMY NAVY

Harding funeral train reaches Washington in solemn homage

President Harding's funeral train arrived in Washington at 10 22 p m nine hours late drawing thousands to the station concourse to honor the dead chief with a hushed tribute as the casket's procession moved to the White House amid a guard of honor and military ceremony led by Secretary Christian and Dr Sawyer.

Washington, D. C Harding Washington Coolidge Christian Dr. Sawyer Gillett Navy Pershing Taft Woogrow Wilson Mr. Wilson

Train Hits Auto at Decker Near Princeton

Southbound C and E I passenger train No 9 struck an automobile at the Decker crossing about twelve miles north of here. The auto was demolished and the driver, Everett Harrell, was thrown about 60 feet along the pilot. Harrell, about 18, sustained cuts and bruises and possible internal injuries. He was taken to his home near Decker.

Princeton Decker Everett Harrell Everett Harroll Douglas Harroll Knox County

Helen Traubel Carpenter Receives National Recognition

The Musical America in New York notes St Louis soprano Helen Traubel Carpenter as one of the region’s best vocalists. She is poised for a Dec 13 14 concert with the St Louis Symphony and the Mahler Fourth Symphony solo, plus the U.S. premiere of Ravel Scheherazade. She will tour with Francis Macmillen and perform Elijah with the Wiederkranz Choral Club in Belleville.

Musical America New York St. Louis Helen Traubel Carpenter Louis Carpenter Mme. Vetta- Karst St. Louis Symphony Francis Macmillen Jefferson City Wiederkranz Choral Club Belleville Wnder Bernard Miller

Painting of Hazleton Bridge Nears Completion

Hazleton Indiana reports that painting of the new bridge over the White River should finish within about two weeks. The main superstructure is black while the guard rail is white.

Hazleton Bridge Hazleton Ind White River

Harding Memorial Services Prompt Friday Noon Edition

The Daily Democrat will publish a noon Friday edition on account of the President Harding Memorial services to be held here Friday afternoon. Advertisers and newsmakers should submit copy early for the Friday issue.

Harding Daily Democrat

Marriage of Walker and Wakefield in a colored minstrel company

James Walker aged 23 and Gertrude Wakefield aged 21 members of the colored minstrel company here were married Tuesday afternoon by Justice R. M. Morton.

James Walker Gertrude Wakefield Colored Ministrel Company Justice R. M. Morton

Mrs Harding Enters White House To Honor President

Mrs Harding reached the White House at 10 45 p m as her husband's casket was taken into the president's room at the station. Inside the executive mansion she was greeted by friends and family while President Coolidge gave formal greetings and followed the casket with head bent.

Mrs. Harding White House Executive Mansion The Land President Coolidge

Dead President Harding Borne From White House To Capitol

The 1923 article reports Warren G Harding's flag wrapped casket moved from the White House to the Capitol in a sweltering 100,000 crowd, with President Coolidge and officials leading a solemn procession. The day features the Marine Band, artillery salutes, and the cortege passing the fort.

Lineville Pastor Involved in Organ Row and Knife Attack

In Lineville Alabama Aug 8 Reverend J B Ivey pastor of the Lineville Negro Methodist church allegedly attacked three church members during a service after a dispute over which organist would play. The presiding elder was present and the organist was forbidden. Ivey is jailed following the incident.

Lineville Ala J. B. Ivey

Weather Update with Temperatures and Sun Cycles

Thursday's high 96 and low 72 with partial clouds. Year ago highs 8 and lows 71. Wednesday 6 am temperature 85. Sunset Wednesday 6 52 and sunrise Thursday 4 59.

Getting the Most Out of Life for Sale Ad Idea

Readable ad snippet suggests selling surplus home items with a small cost. Daily Democrat for sale notice promises buyers and sellers connected through a for sale advertisement.

Daily Democrat

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wareing Advocate Bishop Leette Little Boy Winston Mount Vernon Paris Herald Secretary Christian God Military Guard of Honor San Francisco Pres. Coolidge Warren Gamaliel Harding Him Calvin Coolidge United States of America Charles Hughes Swashington Aug. B Warren G. Harding Pennsylvania Avenue President Ohio Marine Mr. Harding Warren Harding Gen. Sawyer Wilson Blue Jackets Ft. Meyer Gen. Pershing Capitol Grounds
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