Fire destroys Winhorst greenhouse in Centerville
A blaze at the Winhorst greenhouse near Vine and Centennial streets caused about 2000 to 2500 dollars in damage. Fire officials say a overheated furnace flue likely started the fire early Monday morning. owners Mr and Mrs Harley Winhorst are in Texas. Walter Voss of Voss and Son reported the fire while returning from a death call. Firemen saved the residence near the greenhouse entrance and the front portion of the greenhouse. hundreds of glass panes were shattered and nearly all plants were destroyed.
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Winhorst
Vine and
Centennial Street
Harley H. Winihorst
Texas
Walter Voss
Voss & Son
Mr. Windhorst
Irvin Kasting
Kieth Brackemyre
Martin Parcheck
Wreck Victim 13 Hospital Patient
A 13 year old crash victim remained in the hospital today with injuries described as serious. Police and hospital officials continued to investigate the automobile wreck and its circumstances.
Car Truck Crash Pins Man Under Blaze in West Columbus
Howard Callahan of Freetown and four others suffered severe burns after a truck loaded with cross ties plunged into a ditch west of Columbus and caught fire when the gasoline tank exploded. Callahan remains at Sehneck Memorial Hospital with serious burns to the right leg and face.
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Howard Callahan
Freetown
Columbus
Sehneck Memorial Hospital
Callahan
Forrest Teed
Emily McMahon
Blessing Nicely
Cous Hospital
McMahbon
Daily Tribune to Print Tomorrow at Noon
The Daily Tribune will publish around noon tomorrow in observance of the New Year holiday. City distribution will be handled by carrier boys around 12 o'clock Tuesday.
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Daily Tribune
Carrier Boys
Death of Seymour grocer Edward R. Fenton at 66
Edward R. Fenton, a well known Seymour grocer born September 4 1862 near Louisville Kentucky, died at 4 30 AM at 116 East Sixth Street. The pancreas hemorrhage, linked to years of diabetes and a mild Christmas Day flu, ended a career that included decades of retirement and a son Oscar managing the shop. He was active in the Central Christian church.
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Edward R. Fenton
Seymour
John Fenton
Fenton
Oscar Fenton
Central Christian Church
Jail loan by Seymour man to aid jail inmate
Abe Riley of Seymour was unable to hire an attorney to defend him in circuit court. He had borrowed $50 from a Seymour man, Abe Riley, to help an inmate gain a chance at freedom, but the lender could not recover the money as Riley faces serious statutory charges and remains jailed since last August.
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Abe Riley
Seymour
Julian Sharpnack
Riley
Jain
Jackson County
Columbus Republican
Sharpnack
Forger Aid He Was Doped Here
Continued discussion on page eight column five references alleged assistance to a forger and a claim of doping at a local site. The report names involved and the investigation status remains unclear.
Austin man fined after writing two bad checks
J R Johnson of Austin was arrested after two fraudulent checks totaling 21 dollars were cashed. He paid a 11 dollar fine and costs and repaid the checks, claiming he was doped by friends. He is about 65 years old. Majestic tonight. Lady free with paid lower floor admission. Panby LaRue Players in Turn To The Right with feature Name The Woman.
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J. R. Johnson
Austin
Johnson
Charles Burkhart
John
Majestic
Lady
Panby LaRue
Former resident of county dies at 78 in Lawrenceburg
Mrs. Willamenna Abraham aged 78 died at her Lawrenceburg home after a period of poor health. Born in Dudleytown, she lived in Lawrenceburg for about 40 years and was a longtime Lutheran church member. Surviving children include W. J. Abraham and Jak. Abraham in Lawrenceburg, Kiva Abraham in Middletown Ohio, and daughters Mrs. Mary Amerson and Minnie Abraham. Burial will be in Lawrenceburg cemetery with services held there Wednesday.
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Willamenna Abraham
William J. Abraham
Lawrenceburgz
Lawrenceburg
Abraham
Sue
William Frederick Abraham
Germany
William R Eldridge Purdue First Engineer Dies at 76
William R. Eldridge 76 longtime city engineer at Lafayette and Purdue University’s first engineering school graduate died after a short illness in Indianapolis on December 31. He was a notable Purdue alumnus and public works figure.
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Indianapolis
William R. Eldridge
Purdue University
Lafayette
Mr and Mrs Oscar Abel Leave for Texas Residence
Mr and Mrs Oscar Abel and family departed yesterday to establish a new home in Texas, signaling a relocation for the family.
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Oscar. Abel
Texas
New Year Celebrations Quiet in Seymour
New Year’s will be observed quietly in Seymour with no public demonstrations. Merchants, post office, banks close for the holiday. no tail deliveries but outgoing mail goes out as usual. Residents aim for orderly festivities though police warn against noisy celebrations.
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Seymour
Long Suffering Ends for Mrs Emma Whitsett
Mrs Emma Z Whitsett age 51 died at her home 321 East Third street at 3 40 this morning after two years of poor health from a complication of diseases. General services will be held at the residence Wednesday at 2 30 in charge of Rev W J Abraham, burial at Riverview cemetery. She was born January 29 1877 in Jackson county near Trollerytown, married to Charles Whitsett in Seymour in 1916. he died about ten years ago. Surviving relatives include a brother George Strand of Oak Town, a half brother Charles Mitchell of Indianapolis, a sister Mrs Mary Beatty of Columbus, a half sister Mrs Harry Doerr of Chicago Himeis, and several nieces and nephews.
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East Third Street
W. J. Abraham
Riverview
Whitsett
Jackson County
Trollerytown
William R&r. Strand
Charles Whitsett
Seymour
George Strand
Oak Town
Charles Mitchell
Indianapolis
Mary Beatty
Columbus
Harry Doerr
Chicago
Himeis
Delay In Case Against Shumaker Ends With Brief Deadlines
The contempt hearing for Dev K S Shumaker, Indiana Anti Saloon League superintendent, before Judge Baltzell adjourned as defense counsel received until January 12 to file briefs. The state must reply by January 15 and Shumaker remains free on the temporary writ of habeas corpus.
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United Press Indianapolis
Dev. EK. S. Shumaker
Indiana
Anti-Saloon League
Robert (. Baltzell
Shumaker
Mayor Miles Listed In Critical Condition
Reports from his bedside indicate Mayor Miles remains in a precarious condition as of today with no announced change in his status. The condition was described as unchanged from Saturday and is considered grave by hospital officials.
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Miles
Woodstock Church Elects Officers for 1929
Woodstock Baptist church announced officers for 1929 with R. W. Miller chosen as superintendent. Trustees named J. W. Dunn J. E. Carter and R. K. Miller. Other roles include Walter Chastein D. Chastein J. B. Carter as acovs, J. K. Young as clerk, Mrs. Margaret Wetzel treasurer and purser, Mrs. Ben Heins secretary, Miss Blanche Smith pianist.
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Woodstock Baptist Church
R. W. Miller
J. W. Dunn
J. E. Carter
R. K. Miller
Walter Chastein
D. Chastein
J. B. Carter
Margaret Wetzel
Ben Heins
Blanche Smith
Young Mother Hazel Holman Dies After Six Weeks Ill
Mrs Hazel Holman 35 of Jennings county near Four Corners dies Sunday morning from complications after a six week illness. Services at her home Tuesday at 1 then at Friends church near New Driftwood at 12 30. Burial in Stall cemetery. Born in Ripley county she moved here five years ago married Edward Holman in Vernon in 1914. Survived by husband and children Iven 12 Pearl 7 and Gay Edward 9 three brothers Denton Plummer Louis Plummer and Burrell Plummer. Member of Peech Grove church.
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Hazel Holman
Jennings County
Four Corners
Friends Church
New Driftwood
Mose Smeltzer
Stall
Mrs Sue Vannoy Dies After Flu and Pneumonia
Mrs Sue Vannoy 77 died at her Crothersville home after weeks of illness from flu followed by pneumonia. She was 77 years 6 months and 25 days old. Surviving: son George, daughter Mrs Emmett Bumboe of Oakland CA, sisters Mrs Hulda Cook and Mrs Lona Dilts. Burial planned at New Hope. funeral details pending.
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Sue Vannoy
Crothersville
George
Emmett Bumboe
Oakland
Calif
Hulda Cook
Lona Dilts
Columbus
New Hope
St Paul Church Plans April 70th Anniversary
The local St Paul church marks its seventieth founding anniversary with a planned April celebration. The board of trustees will form a committee at their Wednesday meeting to oversee events. Mr Henry Massman is gathering records to draft a church history for the occasion.
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St. Paul
Henry Massman
McGuerty Investigates Butlerville Burglaries
Railway detective William McGuerty was called to Butlerville to investigate attempted burglaries last night. The BL & O passenger station was broken into but nothing was known to be taken. A drug store and other businesses were also broken into. Reynolds Grocery on South Chestnut Street will be closed Tuesday for a holiday.
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William McGtuerty
Bo & O
Butlerville
BL & O
McCueety
Reynolds Grocery
South Chestnut
Seven Violent Deaths In Indiana Weekend
United Press reports seven violent deaths in Indiana over the weekend. Among them a 34 year old man shot and killed 45 year old Mae Snyder at a Danville area farm while killing himself, police say a lover triangle motive was involved.
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Indiana
Ralph Heath
Mae Snyder
Danville
Hoover Getting Set for Gonfar
Hoover readies for Gonfar event as preparations accelerate. officials and teams line up details, schedules, and key participants for the upcoming defense and public engagement. Local coverage notes the anticipated turnout and logistics shaping the plan.
Hoover maps policy ahead of Washington talks
President-elect Herbert Hoover, aboard the U S S Utah on December 31, outlined to reporters the domestic issues he intends to present to President Coolidge. He also planned to detail the outcomes of his goodwill mission to South America with emphasis on economic results and future plans.
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U. S. S. Utah
Herbert Hoover
Coolidge
Washington
Monarch resting more quietly
A concise note reports the monarch’s resting pattern as calmer than before, with observers noting reduced movement and gentler behavior in the environment. The document highlights stability in the species’ activity and potential implications for nearby ecosystems and conservation efforts.
King George Maintains Quiet Improvement After Relapse
London reports the King resting quietly with a fifth consecutive bulletin noting no change in condition after a severe relapse on Thursday. Doctors’ statements described as stationary, while palace officials offered no comment, leaving medical circles hopeful but cautious.
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London
George
Stanley Llewett
Hugh Rigby
Dawson
Penn
Palace
Four Injured as Interstate Traction Car Hits Auto
Indianapolis report states four people were injured when an interstate traction car struck their automobile. Injured: Jamita Lee 19 Gosport Ruth Carney 20 Southport Robert Cramer 19 Martinsville driver and Kenneth Lee 22 Gosport. All injuries described as not serious.
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Indianapolis
Jamita Lee
Gosport
Ruth Carney
Southport
Robert Cramer
Martinsville
Kenneth Lee
Endurance Flight Attempt By Five Fliers From Van Nuys
At dawn on New Year’s Day an army plane named Question Mark will lift from Metropolitan airport with five fliers to attempt a world endurance flight by staying aloft until the engines wear out. Fuel food and supplies will be moved from a second plane as they circle above the city with refueling tests already completed in San Diego. Major Carl Spatz leads the crew and reports all tests prior to departure were completed and prospects look bright.
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van Nuys
Calif
Question Mark
San Diego
Carl Spatz
Congressional Truge Plan Laid Before Senate
Washington reports a new peace plan offers quick action on the Kellogg anti war treaty and naval cruiser program. It places treaty and naval measures in advance until votes, then moves to McNary Haugen and electoral contest issues as potential follow ups. Curtis to continue as floor leader into the new year.
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Washington
Senate
Feeless McNary Haugen
James A. Reed
Missouri
Chai Curtis
Curtis
Bolivian and Argentine Talks on Chaco Dispute Update
Bolivian minister to Argentina reports progress in Pan American talks aiming at conciliation over the Chaco region disputed by Paraguay, Bolivia and Paraguay. Escalier announced today with continued coverage on page 3. Brunswick Radiola 9 and Radiola Superheteranay featured. Free Moose dance for members and guests set for New Year’s Eve at Moose Hall with music.
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Buenos Aires
Dee
Chaco
Paraguay
Bolivia
Argentina
Escalier
Moose Hall
Weather Outlook For We Ohio Valley And Tenn Fair
Weather outlook warns of cold follow by rising temperatures in the first week. Rain or snow possible on some days before improving to fair conditions.
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Ohio Valley
Tenn
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