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Winchester Journal Herald

Location

Winchester, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1922

Page

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Democrats Face Legislative Session Limited by McCray Record

Kentucky news notes state legislators prepare for a new session amid criticism of the McCray administration. Bracken becomes state auditor, with influence over expenses. Republicans and Democrats plan limited reforms including reform school funding, higher auto fees, stricter drunk driving penalties, and a state building program tied to an educational survey.

McCray Icalars Atlee Statehouse Nobpert Braccei Pirankfort William G. Olver Bracken Save Ahib Travernor Richay Republcan House State Board of Agriculture

Randolph county five acre corn winners announced

The five acre corn contest results list six top growers led by W. H Egg of Farmland with 105 bushels per acre. J. W. Pegg Jr of Farmland follows at 103.8, L. O. Turner of Union City 99.6, Marvin Thornburg of Winchester 91, Ioa Rowe of Union City 80, and Clarence Sickles of Union City 74.1 bushels per acre.

Randolph County W. Hegg J. W. Pegg, Jr L. O. Turner Union City Marvin Thornburg Winchester Ioa Rowe Clarence Sickles

Rotary Club meets with talks at Main Street Church of Christ

The weekly Rotary gathering was held Monday in the basement of the Main Street Church of Christ. Jesse Pike gave a classification talk on the Winchester Stock Yards. Visitors Bob Huey and Ed Williamson of Echmond attended, Huey giving an engaging account of a recent Southland visit.

Rotary Club Main Street Church of Christ Jesse Pike Winchester

Christmas Shoppers Invited to See Big Holiday Display

The Journal-Herald highlights a large Christmas advertising display urging readers to visit local merchants. Stores invite shoppers to examine a wide variety of festive goods and find just the things they want.

The Journal-Herald

Big Pow Wow a Howling Success at Saratoga Meeting

At the county gathering of The Imp O R M at Saratoga on December 6 a large Red Men crowd attended. The Ridgeville Tribe staff conducted the Adoption Degree for many candidates while J H B White of Winchester delivered a notable talk. A corn venison hot dog feast followed as hospitality impressed all. The next county meeting is set for Limon City in January.

Big County Imp. O. R. M Saratoga Ridgeville J. H. B. White Winchester

Unclear OCR Text on Local Matter

The readable fragments suggest a local issue involving a mayor, dates in December, a price or fee of 25.00, and references to debts or bids. The passage contains many garbled names and places, making precise reconstruction difficult.

Three Arrested In Grand Larceny Case In Randolphon Circuit Court

A. Alt sordicey Walter J Arnett of Union City and John F Brown of St Louis were brought before Judge A L Bales in Randolphon circuit court and pleaded to grand larceny. Each was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to the reformatory from one to fourteen years. Arnett has served six months at the penal farm and Eley has served six years in the Ohio Reformatory. Coaster Wagons Magee Hardware Company.

Aaltsurdicey Walter J. Arnett Union City John F. Brown Br. Louis

Winchester Guild Club Plans Dance for January 1925

The Winchester Guild Club arranges a dance to mark the event of January 1 1925. Mrs. Jd Clark, Mrs. Pierre FL Gooden, Mrs. J W Macy, Miss Starbuck and Miss Starbuck are named participants with Starbuck appointed treasurer.

GGL Wincnester Giif P. Tai Tae Patroneses Clark Pierre FL Gooden J. Ww. Macy Wire.reurge Daqua Kyle J. Gard Coed Lilisenert Sites Bute Starbuck Miss Starbuck

Child Hurt by Electric Pump Accident Near Winchester

Eight year old Heron Keon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keon, was pinned by a shirt sleeve in an electric pump northwest of Winchester. His arm was drawn into the machine and the flesh badly torn. Medical care aimed to prevent infection and complications.

Diuvert Heron Charles Keon Winchester

Man Declared Insane Then Attacks Sheriff

Robert McQuittey of nine miles north of Union City is committed to East Haven asylum for violent insanity. Sheriff Fisher attempting custody is struck by boiling coffee, leaving both men badly scalded.

Robert Meuittey Union City East Haven Asylum Richmond

Rural Carrier Examination in Winchester for Modoc post

A Civil Service Exam will be held in Winchester on January 13 1923 to fill a rural carrier position at Modoc. Salary starts at $1.00 per day for a 24 mile wagon route with $30 per year for each additional mile. motor routes pay $2 450 to $2 600 annually.

Winchester Modoc

Randolph County Considers $10,000 Toward Riley Hospital Fund

Indications are that Randolph county will subscribe at least $10,000 to the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children building fund in Indianapolis. County chairman Carl McCamish has spent much effort promoting the effort.

Randolph County James Whitcomb Riley Indianapolis Carl McCamish

Card of Thanks for Daniel Hoffman and Family

We thank the minister, friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of Daniel Hoffman.

Daniel Hoffman

Rupe Announces Daughter Mary Marries Chester Helm

Mr and Mrs Albert Rupe announce the marriage of their daughter Mary to Chester Helm son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Helm of Richmond. The ceremony took place December 2.

Albert Rupe Miss Mary Chester Helm Joseph Helm Richmond

Death of Charles E. Ferris aged 67 at Franklin Street home

Charles E. Ferris died after a long illness at his daughter Mrs. W C Simmons home on West Franklin Street on December 8 1922 aged 67. The funeral was held at the Simmons home and interment was at Fountain Park. Ferris served as Randolph County Bank cashier for 33 years and was city clerk before resigning due to ill health. He belonged to the K P and I O O F lodges.

Charles E. Ferris W. C. Simmons Franklin Street Simmons G. M. Payne Fountain Park Fair Ferris Randolph County K. of P

Angeline Ioffman Dies At 79 In Local Home

Angeline Ioffman age 79 of South Meridian Street died Thursday evening December 7 at seven o'clock after a six month illness. Funeral services were held on May afternoon with burial at Glatton Park Cemetery. She was born in Randolph County and lived in the city most of her life. Survived by husband Waiker Ioffman a son Raiey and a daughter Mrs Nelle Clevenger.

Angeline Ioffman Waiker i Itvddman South Meridian Street Punesal Dev ‘Ce Mement Joes eGlattun Vark Nodwae da Randolph Coun

Death of Almeda Culbertson in Albany area funeral at Fountain Park

Almeda Culbertson 38 wife of Aeisuh Culbertson died Wednesday near Albany Judiana. Funeral services set for this afternoon at one o clock at the saving. Remains to be brought to this city and interred in Fountain Park cemetery. She was sister of Calvin and Alefa Lilai, long residents of this city.

Almeda Culbertson Aeisuh Cinuertson Ner Horace Albany Judiana Fountain Park Culbertson Calvin Alfea Lilai

Death of Mr. Joe Summiers of Indianapolis

Mr. Joe Summiers of Indianapolis died Sunday night at his home from double pneumonia. Remains brought to his mother Mrs. Wesley Summers on East Orange street. Funeral services held at 2:00 PM Wednesday from the home. Interment in Fountain Park Cemetery. Survived by a widow and two sons.

Joe Summiers Indianapolis Carl Charles Summers Wesley Summers East Orange Street Fountain Park ‘Cemetery

Civil War veteran Ells MecNees dies near Farmland

Ells MecNees, 74, a Civil War veteran, died at his son Bert MecNees home three miles northeast of Farmland Saturday afternoon from paralysis. Funeral services were held Monday at the Max Wile church conducted by Rev. Ti ar Vey Toornburg with Masonic Lodge in charge of burial. He was a brother of H. E. Knees of this city. Also noted is the death of Mrs Mazana Hill of Earlham Iowa, sister of William C. Pickett of Winchester, remembered by longtime residents for childhood on the Pickett farm near town.

Ells MecNees Bert McNees Maxwile Chureh Tiarvey Mazana Hill Earlham Iowa Juill William C. Pickett Winchester Pickett Town Hill

Alden Miller Dies After Ill Health at 42

Alden Miller of southwest of the city died at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Thursday evening December 7 1922 after months of ill health. The funeral was held at the Friends church Monday morning with Revs Harvey Thornburg and Frank Cornell officiating. Burial followed at Fountain Park.

Alden Miller Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Friends Church Harvey Thornburg Frank Cornell Fountain Park

Death of John Heaston Aged 12

John Heaston son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Heaston died Wednesday at four in the morning after a brief illness of tubercular meningitis. Survived by his parents and sisters Leona and Mary. Funeral arrangements not yet made.

John Heaston Chris Heaston Leona Mary

Randolph Post 39 to stage Skin Deep at Cozy Theatre

American Legion post 39 will present the film Skin Deep at the Cozy Theatre on December 20 and 21. Proceeds will fund furnishing club rooms for the Legion, which are badly needed.

American Legion Legion

Huntsville Ladies Aid Market Set for December 16

The Huntsville Ladies Aid Society will hold a market on Saturday December 16 1922 at the South Side Meat Market.

Huntsville Ladies Aid Society South Side

Gift Not Received Urges Early Mailing

A brief notice urges recipients to mail gifts early to avoid delays. The warning emphasizes misrouted or late deliveries as a consequence of procrastination.

Tomorrow Nite Charity Chicken Dinner At Five

A charity event invites neighbors to a chicken dinner at 5:00 PM followed by game booths with candy gifts aprons a minstrel and a fish pond. Community members are encouraged to attend and meet there.

Charity

Mrs Rickner Granted Divorce in Cruel Treatment Case

The case of Della Rickner versus Nathan Rickner concluded with Judge Bales granting a divorce on grounds of cruel treatment. The defense offered no testimony and the cross complaint was withdrawn. Rickner must return three insurance policies to her and receive $50 for premiums she paid plus court costs.

Della Rickner Nathan Rickner Bales

Masonic Lodge Officers Named in Lapsed OCR Text

Amid garbled OCR, listing of officers appears: Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron with names such as Kate Cleveny and Opal Tai Ver, Associate Metron, Associate Conductress and Secretary positions, plus other titles and misspelled names.

Salis Duavissen Wyle Said Mivs Kate Cleveny Metron Opal Taiver Lrensuver Houcleus Prince Reed Agnes Lowman Nlissitiur

MeLLYAIN CUT FLOWER SHOP Cut Flowers Delivered

MeLLYAIN CUT FLOWER SHOP offers delivery of cut flowers at any time and can be reached by phone at 140 for orders and inquiries.

Mellyain

Christian Science Society Services at Moose Home

Sunday Service at 4 45 p.m. with the subject Is the Universe Including Man Evolved by Atomic Force. Wednesday service at 7 30 p.m. All are welcome. Sunday School at 9 30 a.m.

Christian Science Society Moose Home

Friends Church Christmas Season Plans

Sunday School at 9 15 and morning service at 10 30. An evening Cantata on December 24 and a stereoptican show Monday night. Vespers at 5 00 with Bible study and prayer at 7 00 Wednesday. G M Payne minister.

Friends Church Act Aves Cote G. M. Payne

Revival to Run January 1st to 14th Led by Rev Dunbar

January 1 to 14 marks a revival with Rev. Dunbar reading to the congregation each evening. Sunday services follow usual hours with an evening service at 7:00 featuring a bright lively song service. The Christmas Sunday School service is set for the evening of the 24th. The public is invited to all services. UTILS TEVI MARTIN, Pastor.

Dunbar Tevi Martin

Community church announces Sunday schedule and canvass

The Church of Christ lists a 9 16 Bible School next Sunday 10 15 Communion and sermon 2 00 Junior Christian Endeavor 6 15 Senior and intermediate Christian Endeavor 7 15 Evening worship with the pastor speaking All welcome Teacher Training Class meets Tuesdays Every Member Canvass will be next Sunday afternoon Families asked to stay home until canvassers call Pledges requested. L H Graham Minister

Church OF Christ L. H. Graham

Christmas Pageant at Main Street Church of Christ

The Main Street Church of Christ presents a Christmas pageant on Sunday evening December 24 performed by the church choir and young people. The service is titled White Gifts for the King and gifts will be received for Ministerial Relief and local relief work.

Main Street Church of Christ

Members discuss plans at Old 44 regular meeting

A large attendance at the Old 44 regular meeting Monday evening heard discussion of a membership drive and received numerous applications. The session closed with refreshments served by the Ladies Auxiliary.

Inheritance Hearings and Court Actions Noted in Probate Docket

Probate hearings set for December 2 on the Guurt house and Stine estate with inheritance tax matters. The docket lists naturalization petitions, changes of venue, numerous state cases, and property divisions including proceeds and notices across Kokomo and surrounding counties.

Marina J. Bodrea Frank Rouditis Estate Dubei Louis Narotsky Department of Labor Taylor Carpet Co Spartansburg Lewis Aukerman Willian KB. Clevenger Alva Renbarger Arthur Jones John Earl Daniel Chamnese Jexsen Helloway Enos Burk W. W. Newlee Russell Couts Ossie Amburn John E. Lacy Hubert Thurston Janes C. Jarrett al Exparte Lling

Woodbury Tank Shut Down for Repairs

One of the tanks at the Woodbury Glass Factory has been closed for repairs. The duration is not known as the extent of the work is indefinite.

Woodbury Woodbury Glass Factory

Postal guidance shields carriers from finding mail on request

Christmas rush prompts reminders that postmasters are not required to search mail for patrons on rural and city routes. Carriers perform this service only in emergencies. laws prohibit mail lookup during delivery, with a copy of Postal Regulations referenced for guidance.

Camduw Devery Carriey Caliers Sidi L Rey Vince

Shoe store change as Oliver plans future steps

Harry Oliver, longtime cexul snoe business figure in Greenville, says his store sold last week to Sir. Brown who owns four shoe shops and has named Sir. Kart Compton manager. Oliver will assist briefly and may not stay on long.

Harry Oliver Cexul Oi Tierman Brown Greenville Ohio Brown Wind Sir. Kart Compton T Ae Oliver Compcon

ELECT OF PICERS

At a Ladies Auxiliary No 16 meeting officers were elected for 1825. Mannyoke president, Adis Ulne Looun vice president, Bussie Oline, Luss Georton J Ui Obidaly Lrensiler, BonM.e Dusun chaplain, Airs Lua Gaisun wudae, Mrs Ara Moore assistant guide, Maury Buchtl publicist, Daisy Graves inner guard, Susan Haines outer guard, Maud Fisner and Dith Pursiey Polish members.

Ladies Auxiliary No Ouowgig Olacers Mannie Moke Adis Ulne Looun Bussie Oline Luss Georton Puibiotie Imsitucvor Tars Daisy Graves Jirs Susan Haines Maud Fisner Mis Dith Pursiey Zulius Grace Kelley

Big Legion supper marks Friday night gathering

Notices describe a December 16 social event hosted by the American Legion. The document lists numerous property transfers with owners, parcel descriptions, and monetary consider­ations, including parcels in Union City Parker Parmland Enterprise Land Co. Parker and other local additions.

The American Legion Irea Orval L. Hindsley Union Lily Camillis L. Reed Waisy Pearl Reed Oliver T. Lewis Et. al Clarence J. Lewis William &. Geniniell Thomas F. Prescott William Turner Union City Enterprise Land Co Parker Frank J. Southworth Julia A. Thorn Alpheus A. Freidline Fred Fodren Peter S. Miller Parmland A. J. Barnes Et. al Walter Weaver Harley J. Shaffer William H. Warren Squire J. H. Trine Mary E. Moffett

Homemade Christmas Cukes Orders Due December 23

Local advert offers homemade Christmas cukes with delivery. Orders must be placed by Saturday December 23. Contact by phone 118 for placement and delivery details.

Windsor man found guilty in gin possession case

The State of Indiana versus Clayton Dudley of Windsor ended with a guilty verdict after a jury found him in possession of 72 bottles of Gordon gin. Dudley was fined $100 and sentenced to a six month term at the penal farm.

Indiana Clayton Dudley Windsor Ater Dudler Truiley Co Seem Saeeg

Mrs Emma Achor Receives Five Pound Pecan Box

Mrs. Emma Achor received a five pound box of pecans from her son B. A. Conyers who is in Houston Texas.

Emma Achor B. A. Conyers Houston Texas

Farmland M. E. Church Rededication

A large congregation attended the rededication of the Farmland M. E. Church last Sunday. Built in 1897, it has been remodeled at a cost of 5000 dollars which has been fully raised. Rev. Sylvester Billheimer from Wayne county attended and took part. Rev. E. M. Dunbar of Union City preached the dedicatory sermon. A male quartet from Red Key provided music. Dinner was served in the basement at noon.

M. E Sylvester Billheimer Wayne County E. M. Dunbar Union City Redkey

From the Sick Room Patients Improve or Remain

James Fiddler shows improvement after illness. Flo Meyer remains bedbound for a week. Elmira Hunt improves after two weeks illness. Nan Reynard of Muncie is ill at her daughter’s home, Mrs. Frank Fouse. J. C. Meier’s condition stays unchanged amid months of illness.

James Fiddler Flo Meyer Nan Reynard Muncie Frank Fouse J. C. Meier

John Wanamaker Dies After Long Illness at 85

Philadelphia merchant prince John Wanamaker is dead after a two months illness at eighty five. He rose from humble beginnings to become one of the nation’s leading merchants and was noted for large religious and benevolent contributions. He supervised a major Sunday school for many years.

John Wanamaker Prince Philadelphia United States

Bed Blankets In Various Sizes From L. S. Rinkead Co

Blankets offered in multiple sizes priced from 2.25 to 8.45 dollars by L. S. Rinkead & Co.

L. S. Rinkead & CO

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