22 Dec 1921
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Newspaper
Seymour Daily Tribune
Location
Seymour, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
In Columbus, Indiana, the Bartholomew circuit trial of Ben Brooks for the murder of Amozona Montgomery proceeds with defense introducing Mrs. Brooks as a witness and presenting a letter allegedly written by Brooks. The letter claims external influence and offers motive tied to a plan to kill Ales Montgomery, while discussion of illness and mental state tries to frame a diminished capacity defense.
Auto accident cases seek total of 17 500 dollars in damages. John W. Rose sues Blish Milling Company for 7 500. Jennie Harrod of Tampico, by Frank P. Butler, sues Pennsylvania Railroad for 10 000 for injuries from a May 30 collision near Scottsburg that killed her father, mother, and sister.
A Saturday morning event from 10 to 12 features a special moving picture show sponsored by the Princess. Proceeds go to the Seymour Charity Association as Mr Zuber donates all charity takings in the city. Tickets sold in advance to support the cause.
Application through ny M. Cooper Notary public at Cooper's Garage. Phone 226 11%d.
Testimony by George A. H. Shideler superintendent at the Bartholomew circuit court concerns a defendant's self defense claim. The statement from Ben Brooks was taken at the Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville dated August 27 1921 and details his voluntary statements dated August 25 1921 to Sheriff Otis Hayes and officers.
A few city stores plan to close Monday for Christmas observance while the majority will stay open. Banks will close as will the post office, but no formal citywide holiday motion was adopted. Merchants acting independently are closing on their own initiative.
Local police report Charles Campbell of this city, missing for six weeks, has been located near Ft Ritner. His wife sought help early this week, saying he left by boat to row to Brownstown and return the next day or following. She had not heard from him since. She noted a prior fishing trip last summer with regular letters, and feared he was lost in the high water.
Indianapolis Star announces a change in the regular weekly collection to Friday December 3rd, moving from the usual Saturday December 24th. F. H. Gates and Son oversee the route and deliveries.
Paul A. Stokel of New York admitted to police in Princeton that he looted dental offices here and in Columbus. He was wounded in an attempted entry at Dr. J. K. Cunningham’s Princeton office and said a hospital cot prompted his truthful statements amid promised leniency.
The Epworth League and Sunday School of Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church will present a well prepared program Friday evening. The Epworth League will dramatize Why the Chimes Rang by Raymond McDonald Alden under the direction of Omer Greeman who has led the effort to stage the exercise.
A social announces a December 22 dance at Hayden featuring music by Goodwin's Orchestra. An advertisement for 422d Men’s Leather House slippers is priced from $1.45 and up at Dehiler’s. 423d.
Mrs. Fred Heckman of Farming ton, wife of Tip Richardson, has been ill for several days but was reported to be somewhat better today.
Washington dispatch reports the arms conference narrowing disputes over submarine tonnage and auxiliary craft as France presses for large auxiliary allocations while Britain seeks abolition. The American group signals possible reductions to Hughes submarine allotments and hopes for a plenary session by weekend. Briand faces pressure amid the shifting positions of Hughes, Lloyd George, and Harv ey in London.
Navy officer Commander John Blish born September 6 1860 died December 22 at Navy Hospital Washington D C He graduated from Seymour High School in May 1875 entered the Naval Academy on his fifteenth birthday and served until 1904 He commanded on the gunboat Vicksburg in the Spanish American War and held multiple inventions and patents He married Ida Gurney in 1911 and leaves a wife and three children Funeral services in Washington December 23 with burial at Arlington National Cemetery later
Attention Red Men. All members requested to attend a special meeting on December 22 to make arrangements for a trip to Sparksville Indiana. Team please be prompt. F UH Sprenger C of R.
Women’s fashion feature notes fur trimmed house supper attire at Dehler's. The item highlights stylish outerwear and domestic ambiance for dining events.
Warsaw reports two women and four men plotted the Wall Street bomb. Sylvester Cosgrove of the US Department of Justice says Lindenfeld, jailed for verification, provided names. authorities doubt his tale, noting Lindenfeld’s volatile past and nickname Windy Bill.
In Jackson circuit court Judge James A. Cox heard probate matters as trials are unlikely before the New Year. Several estates were discussed and guardians reported, with informal proceedings dominating the session and no jury trials scheduled before Christmas. New filings include Theodore Brandt v Barbara Brandt divorce and Peaslee Gaulbert Co v Seymour Cabinet Co on account.
Dehler's advert lists house slippers for men from 69 cents and up and ladies from 49 cents and up as part of a clearance at Dehler's store run through 1923.
Notice states the Bell-Myers Furniture Co will be closed all day Monday to observe Christmas. The brief reads as a business notice with no further details.
Jacksonville reports Col Henry Watterson veteran Louisville editor died at 6:50 am after a brief bronchial pneumonia illness. Age eighty one, heart weakness contributed, with his wife and children present. Watterson a renowned American journalist born in 1840 in Washington and linked to Adams and Jackson in his early career.
The First Baptist Sunday School presents a cantata titled Spirit of Christmas with many participants. Santa Claus appears at the end as the program opens with a chorus Christmas is Here and features named cast members and roles across Good Thoughts Bad Thoughts Winter and other characters.
Women’s slippers on sale at Dehlers with price reduced to one dollar, offering a simple affordable footwear option for customers. Limited-time offer noted with emphasis on low cost.
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