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Princeton Daily Democrat

Location

Princeton, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1923

Page

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Gibson County Farm Bureau to Host Big Roundup in Princeton

The Gibson County Farm Bureau and Shipping Association plan an all day round up in Princeton on Saturday December 5 with a program dinner and activities for county farmers. The day begins with a short program at the high school gym, followed by a community dinner in the First Methodist basement. At 1:30 PM the main program features music and speeches from leading state speakers, with organizers stating strong county support. Officers include Wheeler as president and Ceithers as secretary with several directors and Joseph Adams as manager.

Gibson County Farm Bureau and Shipping Association Princeton Mocchurea North West Gibson County Giese County Faro D Bureau Pepe Shipping Association WA. Wheeler J. Arthur Ceithers George W. Sollman Treasur The Shipping Association Kb. Morrison Edgar Manck Arthur Woods Flamey Peatman Floyd Hall

Deaths of Emanuel Burkhart and Mrs. Elzina Beard in Pike County

Emanuel Burkhart a 69 year old retired farmer died suddenly at his Oakland home after a stroke. Funeral services are set for Thursday at the Presbyterian church with burial in Montgomery cemetery. He leaves a widow two daughters Mrs John Cherry and Pearl Burkhart and two sons Will and Elwood Burkhart. Mrs Elzina Beard aged 69 years 9 months and 27 days died November 28 at her Ft Branch home after a brief illness. Her funeral was held at Littles church in Pike county with burial in Martin cemetery. She is survived by husband Hugh five daughters Mrs Susan Cannon Mrs Lucy Lane Mrs Mat Hughes Mrs Maude Jerrell and Mrs Vina Fettinger one son Cleveland Beard a sister and a brother and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Beard family formerly lived in Pike county later moving to Ft Branch.

Oakland City Emanuel Burkhart Presbyterian Church Montgomery Burkhart John Cherry Elnora Ind Pearl Burkhart Will Elwood Burkhart Elzina Beard Ft. Branch Littles Church Pike County Martin Cemetery Vina Fettinger Cleveland Beard Petersburg Louisa Hurt Sherman Walker Parma May Beard General Baptist Church

Modern Health Crusade introduces school health game

Miss Edith Ross promotes a 15 week Modern Health Crusade in public schools as part of tuberculosis association programs. Pupils complete health chores daily to earn pins, advancing from Squires to Knights Bannerettes. the goal is to form lasting healthy habits, with teachers guiding the program.

Edith Ross Knight Bannerette Miss Ross

Boy Hurtled From Wagon After Auto Collision Near Hart

A boy riding on a wagon pulled by a horse was thrown off when a car driven by G B English of Fr. Branch struck the wagon on west State street near Hart Tuesday afternoon. The 13 year old, son of Mrs. Minnie Handley of Baldwin Heights, was taken to the Methodist hospital where he was found uninjured. English said he could not see the wagon due to headlights from an approaching car. The car sustained little damage while the wagon incurred some damage.

G. B. English

1924 Promises Broad Growth Across U S Industry

Chicago December reports from industry leaders say 1924 will be a strong business year with widespread participation across all lines. William Wrigley Jr predicts higher profits in 1924 than in 1923 as the economy remains solid and ready for expansion.

U. S Chicago United Press Today United States William Wrigley, Jr

Memorial M. E F Church Bible Class Postponed

The regular monthly meeting of the Memorial M. EF. Church Bible class has been postponed until next month.

Memorial M. EF. Church Bible

Knights Templar Name Officers

Em. Sir Horace Hitch commander Em. Sir Jesseadt Teubner general issimmo Em. Charles Baker captain-general Sir Shirley M. Smith senior warden Sir Oliver M. Witch junior warden Em. Sir Robert A. Wounds prelate Sir Stuart VT. Fisher treasurer Sir George F. Kilmartin recorder Sir Bennie Skelton standard-bearer Sir Oscar F. Titch sword-bearer Sir Lewis F. Warden warder Sir John WH. Peters 1st guard and 1st H. Sir Barnhill Brace 2nd guard and 2nd HH. Sir Joseph Kurtz 2rd guard and 3rd TE. Sir J. Robert Brown sentinel

Bennie Skelton Oscar F. Titch Lewis F. Warden John WH. Peters Joseph Kurtz J. Robert Brown Sentinel

Punch boards shut down in Owensville Indiana

Owensville Indiana December 5 town marshal Peacock suppressed punch boards by visiting local businesses and ordering proprietors to discard the devices ending their operation in town.

Owensville Ind Peacock

Indiana Forecast Summary Tonight Through Thursday

Indiana forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with snow flurries and a cooler spell. Tuesday highs near 53 and low 42 with around 0.47 inches of precipitation. prior year same date saw 63 high, 46 low, 1.60 inches. Today’s temp around 37. sunset at 2 01, sunrise tomorrow.

Indiana

Chicago Race Riot Erupts in Cafe Clash

Fear of a race riot gripped Chicago's black belt after a cafe brawl involving 150 whites and blacks. A quarrel over a negro's remark to a white girl sparked a general fight. fourteen were arrested and two men with bullet wounds were hospitalized.

Noice

Country Club Elects Six Directors in Annual Meeting

About twenty Princeton Country Club members met at the Kidd Hotel dining room Tuesday evening to elect six directors for terms of one to three years. Elza Zimmerman and Dr C A Miller won three year terms, 8 Fisher and Fred R Ewing two years, E R Maxam and Dick Smith one year. President Criswell remains on the board. Plans for a club house were discussed and a February membership meeting will consider the project.

Princeton Country Club Kidd Hotel Elza Zimmerman C. A. Miller Fisher Fred R. Ewing E. R. Maxam Dick Smith Criswell

Litchfield to Direct Cantata Joseph Monday

Princeton fans await a Monday Cantata Joseph at First M E Church led by Prof. Litchfield. Home talent and soloists from Princeton voices will join the choir in a planned uplifting rendering amid praise for Tuesday night’s strong choir performance and Evangelist Klein’s sermon on sin and leadership.

Princeton M. E Joseph Prof Litchfield Prof. Litchfield Jesus Evangelist Klein Satan Hell Heaven

Gillette Elected Speaker Ends House Deadlock

Republican regulars and Progressives patch up deadlock and name Gillette of Massachusetts speaker on the first ballot. Fourteen Progressives switch from Cooper. Nelson and Beck back Gillette as Coolidge expected to address joint session soon.

Gillette Washingtogn Representative Gillette Massachusetts House of Representatives House Nelson Wisconsin Longworth Rep. Cooper Rep Beck Cooper Coolidge Senate

Tokio Quake Stuns Japan With Little Damage

A sharp earthquake shook western Japan and Formosa early today, halting traffic for a time but causing no major damage. Many residents fled to open spaces, fearing echoes of the Tokio and Yokohama disaster.

Tokio Japan Formosa Yokohama

Farmers Dinner Plans Unite Community Groups

Representatives of community clubs met Tuesday to finalize arrangements for a large farmers dinner to be held Saturday noon in the basement of the First M E Church. Nearly all clubs will assist in preparing the meal for farmers and their families.

M. BE

Robbers Loot Knox Clothing Store in $10,000 Heist

In Knox Indiana on December 5 robbers smashed into Gus Reiss’s clothing shop and stole 175 suits 155 overcoats and other merchandise totaling about 10 000. A laundry truck was taken to haul away the goods.

Knox Ind Gus Reiss

McCray Builds Monument to Favorite Bull

James Hendry farm manager for Governor McCray testified in bankruptcy hearings about erecting a monument over the grave of a favorite bull at the governor's farm in Indianapolis. He said McCray sometimes visited the farm six to seven times a day.

Indianapolis James Hendry McCray Hendry

Attorneys Fight For New Trial In Gatling Liquor Case

Circuit court heard arguments on a motion for new trial in the State vs Joe Gat ling and Elbert Gat ling liquor law violation case. The Graham vs Peacock civil suit, Owensville, started Tuesday, was continued to Thursday.

Rumer Gore State Joe Elbert Gatling Graham-Peacock Graham Vs. Peacock Owensville

Cleansing of Heart Prepares Way for Cure in Revival Sermon

At a Tuesday night First Baptist revival led by Evangelists Hoskins and Fleming, the sermon compared leprosy to sin and urged washing the heart in the blood of Jesus. It urged humility, faith, and perseverance, with daily prayer at 9:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 7:30 PM and tonight's topic titled The One Thing Thou Lackest.

First Baptist Church Hoskins Fleming Mr. Fleming, Jr Twoskins Naaman Syria Isarael Samaria Filisha Nauman Jordan Dead Sea Jesus Christ Kingdom of Heaven Angel of Mercy

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Mrs. Elzina Beard Tuberculosis Association National New York Der Hleven Leo Granoff Leo National Security League Loagie Ball Boris Leo National Secturity League Lea Granetl Lee Dis Rai Wweven Ued PoGey Knights Templar Princeton Commandery NO Horace Hitch Jesseadt, Teubner Issimmo Charles Baker Shirley M. Smith Oliver M. Witch Sir Robert A. Wounds Stuart VT. Fisher George F. Kilmartin Sir Barnhill Brace Yemperature Goa Tom Giod Wir Country Club Ning Aair of Directors W. Ed. Criswell DR. Klein Garner Texas Representative Nelson M’cray Evangelist Hoskins
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