Kamory for the Old Soldiers and Court Happenings
County commissioners let contracts to improve the court house basement for use as an armory by old soldiers. Bickel Brothers to do general work for 1650, Tibbits & Adkins plumbing for 837, S. J. Fisher wiring for 85. Road contracts also approved. Probate of James C. Johnston will, executor Samuel Westlake named. Monday session priced claims. tax inheritances set for June dates and sales of lots in Winchester recorded to multiple buyers.
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Court House
Bickel Brothers
Union City
Tibbits & Adkins
S. J. Fisher
Almenrode Road
Monroe Township
J. T. Losh
Owens Road
White River Township
Yestyroad
White River
W. Lindley
Briner
Bookout
Nettle Creek
Nelson P. McCollins
Williams Road
Franklin Township
Hines & Huffman
James C. Johnston
Hannah E. Johnston
Samuel Westlake
Board of County Commmissioners
Mary Brown
Susan Roe
Arra D. Hinshaw
Flora Elwood
Curtis W. Gardner
Josie Gardner
Mary E. Lindsey
Homer E. Huffman
Olive C. Gates
Anthony W. &. Rady
Colgrove
Winchester
Charles J. Ladd
Jennie E. Dynes
Milton Halpin
Real estate actions and marriages listed in probate notices
Milton Halpin sells a strip of land to Harry E. Bingham for 270 dollars with other real estate not sold. William D. Kizer estate real estate ordered sold as per will. Admiral B. Wall named guardian for Milford Renbarger minor with bond 100 dollars. Thomas C. Johnson estate tax inheritance set for June 27. Marriage licenses issued Ruth Monks to Densil B. Mann in Winchester and Eliza Muvanny to Theodore Nieberg in Dayton.
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Milton Halpin
Harry E. Bingham
William D. Kizer
Admiral B. Wall
Milford Renbarger
Thomas C. Johnson
Ruth Monks
Winchester
Densil B. Mann
Lynn
Eliza Muvanny
Farmland
Theodore Nieberg
Dayton
Union Heat Light Power Gains Monarch Gas Holdings
The Monarch Gas Company of Winchester sold all its in city holdings and the gas outside to Union Heat Light & Power Company. Union will take possession July 1 after approval by the State Utility Commission. The merger ensures ample gas supply with artificial gas from Union.
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Monarch Gas Company of
Winchester
Corporation
Union Heat, Light & Power Company
State Utility Commission
Monarch Company
State Sunday School Convention at Lafayette June 14 15 16
Annual statewide gathering at Lafayette and Purdue University will cover modern Sunday School work with world famous speakers. The program promises record attendance, mass meetings, sectional sessions, a pageant directed by H Augustine Smith, an open air vesper service, and other features. The convention opens Tuesday morning June 14.
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Lafayette
Purdue University
Indiana
H. Augustine Smith
Boston
Mass
Purdue
Winchester High School Alumni Banquet Highlights 46th Year
The Winchester High School Alumni Association held its 46th annual banquet at the K of P hall on Monday night with Mrs. Thelma Davis welcoming the class of 1921. Fred Miller led off for the senior class as toastmaster and speakers included Carl McCamish Rev G M Payne Esther Simon Judge A L Bales and Rev Lockwood. O R Baker was named an honorary member and musical entertainment featured Mary Alice Cheney and trios/quartets from students. Officers nominated were Mary Brown president Charlotte Tillson vice president Florence Reed secretary Carl McCamish treasurer. Dance music was provided by Robert Parry Russell Moor man and others.
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Alumni Association
The
Winchester High School
K. of P. Hall
Thelma Davis
Fred Miller
Carl McCamish
Rev
G. M. Payne
Esther Simon
A. L. Bales
Winchester
Mary Alice Cheney
Robert Mills
Marjorie Graft
Mary Brown
Charlotte Tillson
Florence Reed
Robert Parry
Russell Moorman
Miss Margaret Rogers Weds Harle Cook In City Ceremony
Miss Margaret Rogers and Harle Charles Cook married this morning at the bride’s parents home with Rev. G M Payne officiating. A single ring ceremony followed by a breakfast for guests. The couple will live in Wolcottville where Cook runs a bakery and restaurant.
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Margaret Rogers
Harle Charles Cook
Wolcottville
G. M. Payne
Evalena Stakebake
Catherine Litschert
Mary Fehman
Ed Rogers
Indianapolis
Cook
Auto Fire Destroys Car At Smith Bros Building
Fire crews found Frank Fouse’s automobile ablaze in the open front area of the Smith Bros building, formerly the glove factory. Investigators suspect crossed battery wires started the blaze, destroying the car’s top and bed. no insurance coverage existed for the vehicle.
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Smith Bros
Glove Factory
Frank Fouse
Young Couple Wed Ruth Monks and Denzil Mann in Lynn
Young couple Ruth Monks and Denzil Mann of Lynn wed Saturday evening in Lynn with Rev. Lester Defibaugh officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Monks, worked in the M. L. Mills and Sons Co. office, while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mann. They plan to reside in Lynn.
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Ruth Monks
Denzil Mann
Lynn
Lester Defibaugh
Frank Monks
M. L. Mills and Sons Co
Fred Mann
Gingham Arrival Delayed Then Reaches Stores
Heavy Chambra Gingham totaling 2000 yards arrives after freight delays and is now on sale. W. E. Miller Company advertised 10 cents per yard last week and continues to offer the fabric in stock.
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W. E. Miller Company
Auto News: Ormsby sets Columbus record in 52 seconds
Homer Ormsby, winner on Decoration Day with the Hudson Super Six, broke the Columbus Ohio mile track record with a 52 second lap last Saturday. He plans to return for the Fourth of July races as Mell Chandler prepares his Monroe Special after repairs from a Decoration Day crash. Track work continues with drying weather and planned oiling to reduce dust for the upcoming races.
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Homer Ormsby
Columbus
Ohio
Ormsby
Mell Chandler
Indianapolis
Chandler
Children’s Day program at Main Street Church of Christ
A Missionary Program for Children’s Day on June 12, 1921 at 8 p.m. features songs by Summer Suns and Primary children, solos by Ardith Brooks, recitations, and a message from bells. Participants include Stanley Cross, Charlotte Tilson, and the Intermediate group, ending with a benediction.
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Main St
Church of Christ
Scripsgi Bcos Primairy
Ardith Brooks
Esse
Stanley Cross
Jesus
Charlotte Tilson
O H Greist Re-Elected Randolph County Superintendent
The Randolph County Board of Education unanimously re elected O H Greist as superintendent for four years in a meeting held in the County Superintendent’s office. Most teachers will return to their duties in the fall.
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Randolph County Board of Education
O. H. Greist
Downing Armstron g Nuptials at Methodist church
Miss Eva Glenna Downing and Charles Donald Armstrong wed Friday at the Methodist Episcopal church. The bride, teacher in Union City schools, is from New Pittsburg. the groom, a Ridgeville farmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Armstrong. They plan a brief Ohio honeymoon before returning to Ridgeville.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Eva Glenna Downing
Charles Donald Armstrong
Jason Downing
New Pittsburg
Union City
Howard Armstrong
Ridgeville
Orion Holsapple
W. E. Hogan
Kiwanis Club Holds Interesting Meeting at M E Church
The Kiwanis Club met at the M E Church last Thursday with a fine meal served by church ladies. Rev. O T Martin delivered an address and June 16 plans include Col William Graham Everson as speaker. Invitations were issued to Rotary Club American Legion G A R and Sons of Veterans to attend as a group.
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Kiwanis Club
M. E. Church
O. T. Martin
William Graham Everson
Rotary Club
American Legion
G. A. R. and
Sons of Veterans
Threshers Meeting Called in Winchester County
Randolph Wayne Jay and Delaware County threshers will hold a meeting at the court house in Winchester on Saturday afternoon June 18. W. H. Newsom will be present at this meeting. All threshers are asked to be present. Bruce Hobbick, Pres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph
Wayne
Jay
Delaware County
Court House
Winchester
W. H. Newsom
The Well Known American Lady Coots Sold
The well known American Lady Coots are sold by L. S. Kinkead & Co. The sale involves the famed strain and signifies a noteworthy transaction in poultry circles.
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L. 8S. Kinkead & E. iv
Rotary Club Hosts County Board of Education Guests
The Rotary Club luncheon featured Oscar G. Puckett and Cliff Bales as guests from the County Board of Education. Howard Greist, newly elected County Superintendent, spoke on Randolph County schools, noting progress toward consolidation, transportation by motorization, and a rising road system drawing visitors to view local schools.
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Rotary Club
Main Street Church of Christ
County Board of Education
Union City
Oscar G. Puckett
Cliff Bales
Howard Greist
Union City School Board
Winchester
Franklin Township
Randolph County
Supt
Griest
Lee L. Driver
Temperance Union Plans Visit to Orphans Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will take their lunch and ride the 3 o'clock car to the Orphans Home Friday afternoon. Members should bring candy for the children and all interested individuals are welcome to join.
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Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Hosiery Ad Promotes Ladies and Children's Stock at Kinkead's
A brief advertisement notes a vice line of ladies' and children's hosiery available at Kinkead's, inviting shoppers to browse the selection.
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Kinkead
S. Adv
The Challenge of the Impossible Open Meeting
The Winchester Kiwanis Club will host the first open meeting June 16 at 7 45 with Col William Graham Everson delivering The Challenge of the In sible. Everson rose from private to colonel, served in World War I and II, led American troops in Italy and at the Piave, and earned multiple international decorations. No charges will be attached and Rotary Club American Legion G A R and the public are invited.
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Winchester Kiwanis Club
Graham Everson
New York World
Fort Harison
Camp Sherman
France
Italy
Piave River
Adriatic
Trieste
Fiume
Dalmatia
Montenegro
United States
Rotary Club
American Legion
G. A R
Mule Hide Work Shoes Sold for Two Dollars
W. S. Hoke advertises mule hide work shoes at two dollars per pair, offering durable footwear for laborers and outdoor workers.
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W. S. Hoke
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Kamory
Washington
Stoney Creek
Jackson
Monroe
Franklin
State Sunday School Convention
Magee
Florence
Alumai
L. of P. Hall
Auto News
Fast Drivers
Around the
Threshers’ Meeting
Bruce Hobbick
Pres
Dr. J. W. Chenoweth
Winchester, Indiana
Office South Side Square
WM. G. Everson
Real Estate Security
People’s Loan & Trust Co
Ind
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