Estate matters and court actions dominate county docket
Several estates undergo administration and sale actions including Eddie A. Adington Win field plan to tax inheritance profits. William B. Meeks appointed administrator for Ida A Sumwalt with bond set at 4000. Sarah A Houser petition to sell real estate on South Meridian Winchester. George W Taylor vs William Miller court finds for plaintiff 110.50. Divorce and alimony orders issued in Dolly Rouch v Raymond Rouch with custody and weekly support. Multiple civil and criminal cases heard with fines, foreclosures, and sheriff sales ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie A. Adington
Earl Addington
Ida A. Sumwalt
William B. Meeks
Sarah A. Houser
South Meridian Street
Winchester
Daco
M. Godwin
Charles N. May
Jonas Johnson
Geoge W. Taylor
William Miller
Dexter Sickles
William Wood
Dolph Caylor
Peter Hoover
Daniel Lindley
John H. Barkalow
John B. Hart
Deila Rickner
Nathan Rickner
Water S. Tibbotts
Hubert Thurston
Walter S. Tibbots
Findley Adkins
Hubert T. Thurston
Georgia G. Thurston
Farmers Banking Co
Hubert T
Joseph Wiit
Hannah Wilt
Carlos City
Union Loan and Trust Co
McKay M’s’g. Co
Emery W.brooks
Lora Mills
Elizabeth J. Stuck
Delbert H. Wakeman
Jay County
State
Landis A. Richardson
Stave
Paul Rupe
Veras
S. James M. Bond
Ivans
Banks of Winchester Close at Noon for Firemen Convention
All Winchester banks will close at noon on Thursday June 2 to observe the Firemen's Convention. Local officials urged customers to plan ahead as business hours are shortened for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Death of Edward Denton Shocks Mull Family
Earl Denton of Michigan arrived at his parents home Mr and Mrs W B Denton Saturday morning called home by the unexpected death of his brother Edward Denton which occurred at his Mull residence Thursday night June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Denton
Michigan
W. B. Denton
Edward
Mull
Golf Tournament Nears Final Round At Wochester Club
Interest grows as the men’s tournament narrows to five survivors Kyle Gard John Clark Rev Payne Ed Goodrich and Earl Wise with the winner to be decided next week The ladies’ event pits Ada Ruby and Mrs Roy Hamblin for the final prize display prizes include a golf bag steel shaft brassie and balls for men and silver candle sticks and a cold meat fork for ladies The final games are set for Monday or Tuesday with invitations extended to member families plus a rest tent for the ladies and a new tournament planned around July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wochester Golf Club
Kyle
Kyle Gard
John Clark
Rev. Payne
Ed. Goodrich
Earl Wise
Ada Ruby
Roy Hamblin
Britton’s
Fire destroys entire building in Farmland district
A blaze of incendiary origin gutted the Prick building owned by Mrs. W. H. Taylor in Farmland Monday morning. The C. W. Vast grocery on the first floor and K. of P. lodge furnishings on the second were wiped out. Firemen from Winchester, Muncie, and Union City arrived after 3:45 p.m., keeping the fire from spreading to nearby establishments as smoke damaged a neighboring restaurant. The block has burned out three times in recent memory, with Union City praised for a rapid thirty minute response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fainland
W. H. ‘Fayior
C. W. Vast
K. of P. Lodge
Night Watch
Iheip
Muncie
Winchester
Union
Daly
Winchester Fire Department
Shea
Lodge
Union City
Fast
Dunkirk
Seven hurt in Ridgeville area car crash near Portland
A seven passenger sedan owned by J A Long of Portland turned over in a ditch one mile west of Ridgeville as it attempted a sharp turn. Seven people were injured four seriously en route from Muncie to Portland with Mrs J A Long and Mrs Guy Collins among the injured. Doctors report the hospital patients will likely recover barring unforeseen complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Peisons
Ridgevile
J. A. Long
Muncie
Mirs
Guy Collins
Mary June
Mrs Arthur Rock Dies at 79 in Maple Street Home
Mrs Arthur Rock died at her Maple Street home Sunday morning at age 79. Funeral services will be Wednesday afternoon at East Street Christian Church conducted by Reverend Medsker. Burial will be in Heintenenour Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Rock
Maple Street
East Street
Australian scholar surveys Randolph County schools
Professor G P Brown of Oxford England an Australian native spent part of last week inspecting the consolidated schools in Randolph County. He visited to study the counties educational facilities for Australia and was directed to Randolph as a leader in consolidated schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P.brown
Oxford
England
Randolph County
Australia
Bootlegging defendants face trial in mayor's court
Chas Reeves and Robert William son, residents near Bartona, were tried in the mayor's court Friday on a charge of operating a still. Williamson was found not guilty, Reeves fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail with the jail term suspended during good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Reeves
Robert Williamson
Bartona
Williamson
Reeves
Rotary delegates share a long Los Angeles trip
J D Miller writing from Los Angeles recounts the Rotary National Convention journey with stops in St Louis Kansas City Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake City dated June 6 1922 He mentions encounters with Rotarians from Indianapolis New Castle and Madison and anecdotes from the trip including a fake arrest prank and a landslide delay near Soldier Summit Utah and a look at Lookout Mountain Buffalo Bill’s grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Rotary Club
Winchester
Indiana
United States
Canada
St. Louis
Statler
Rotary
Kansas City
Denver
City
Lookout Mountain
Ed Lewellyn
New Castle
Buffalo Bill
Colorado Springs
Straton Park
Canyon City
Royal Gorge
Texas Creek
Salida
John Bears
John Turner
Glenwood Springs
Joe Stokes
Indianapolis
Sxit Lake
Soldiers Summit
Utah
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Hubbard
Madison
John Clark
Miller Reports Pleasant Atlantic City Convention Trip
A letter from John D. Miller recalls a two year old Atlantic City Convention trip with cordial memories and thanks for the fellow club members. He notes the gathering was enjoyable and promises a fuller report later, sending regards to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
John D. Miller
Farmer and housekeeper’s planned marriage halted in county
A prominent county farmer and his housekeeper went to the city on Saturday to obtain a license. Squire Coats was summoned and the clerk’s office prepared for the ceremony. The plan collapsed when Sheriff Fisher questioned whether the bride was legally divorced from her first husband. The couple were refunded two dollars and a half for the marriage certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Coats
Sheriff Fisher
Chenoweth
Davis Fined $100 for Bootlegging Case in Local Court
In Mayor Ross court Friday Fred Davis was fined $100 and costs on a bootlegging charge. In Indiana vs Paul Rupe the jury was discharged after 24 hours of deliberation without a verdict on grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Fred Davis
State of Indiana
Paul Rupe
Rupe
Seventeenth Annual Northern Indiana Firemen’s Convention Program
Official program for Winchester Indiana June 29 detailing reception at City Building 10:00 a.m. band concerts free acts at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Competitive events begin at 2:30 p.m. including parade awards for uniformed companies, firemen dash races, novelty races, hose and ladder contests, water battle prizes, plus evening band concert and vaudeville acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Indiana Industrial and Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Winchester
Indiana
Best Wicked
Fireman Blue
Best
Gil’s Dum Corps
Wayne Mills Vouneer Ithe
Ft. Wathwale
U.uu
Elecsale Bond
Bert Wayne
County invites locals for industrial park event on June 29
County urges any person or firm desiring to enter a float in the Industrial Parade to call Kora Davis at the motor garage. The event is open to Kandiopa county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kora Davis
Moosier
Kandoipa County
Hartford City Fire Department Plans Firemen's Convention
Hartford City Indiana June 17 The volunteer Fire Department plans to request a convention for 1923 to be held June 29 by city council. Merchants donated funds and the council gave 80 dollars to help attend the convention, with a total of 100 dollars promised for lace taillament costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Vaneness
Wb Uy
Taliment
Contas
Vet Fae
Price and Hawkins Family Reunions Set for June
The Price family annual reunion is planned for Goodrich Park on Saturday June 25. A Hawkins family reunion will also be held on Sunday June 25 at Miller Park Gleen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Family
Goodrich
Aursday
Hawkins
Gleen
Miller Park
Native of Randolph County Passes Away
Portland Ind June 17 Henry C Huffman 75 died Friday after a yearlong illness He formerly lived at Redkey and moved to this city over a year ago He was born near Winchester The widow and four children survive Charles Huffman Farmland Cord Huffman Parker Earl Huffman Muncie and Mrs Anna Ramsey Geneva Mrs Charles Maiden of this city is a step daughter No funeral arrangements have been
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potland
Ind
Henry C. Huffman
Redkey
Winchester
Charles Huffman
Cord Huffman
Parker
Earl Huffman
Muncie
Anna Ramsey
Geneva
Charles Maiden
Randolph Co. Students Shine at Indiana University
Randolph County sent a large group to Indiana University as part of a record year. The university enrolled over 4200 students, with 46 from Randolph County, including graduates and seniors from Winchester Madoc Union City Ridgeville Lynn Farmland Losantville Parker Plainfield Saratoga and more. The 500 plus graduating class featured degrees across English mathematics romance languages and home economics, with active campus roles noted for Fletcher Moore Reed Leavell McFarland Thornburg Moist and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Ind
2Dolph County
Indiana University
John W. Cravens
State University
United States
Randolph County
Winchester
Eva Gertrude Baily
Helen Elnora Brown
Lowell T. Coggeshall
Russell B. Engle
Merrill Lorin Fraze
Frank E. Hiatt
Helen Lorence Hiatt
Eleanor Frances Leavell
Edna May McFarland
Iea
Virginia McFarland
C. E. Mendenhall
Olive Mahala Murphy
Glenn Phares
Mary Snyder
Margaret Thornburg
Madoc
Doris Abel
Ruth Abel
Earl Ivan Brown
Edna Brown
Joseph Clark Brown
Marjorie Brown
Hazel Marie Fletcher
Worth Albert Fletcher
Nell Josephine Jones
Union City
Paul Alexander
Robert Frye
Mark Hubert Hindsley
Merle William Johnson
Margaret C. Moist
Clarence Dann Reitenour
Irene Shockney
Ridgeville
Elsie L. Caster
Pauline Leanora Harker
Flava Gertrude Jelison
Pauline Reitenour
Lynn
Florence Borrer
John L. Bubelis
Marie Lucinda Hiatt
Farmland
Evert Asa Addington
Mary Magdaline Greene
Losantville
Ralph E. Allen
Vita Ann Petro
Parker
Edward Cockerill
William Lee Reed
Plainfield
A. D. Johnson
Saratoga
Lloyd Spitler
Indiana
Marjorie Anna Browne
Margaret Carolyn Moist
Margaret Harriett Thornburg
Hazel M. Fletcher
Modoc
The
Home Economics Club
University
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Women’s Athletic Association
Y. W. C. A. Cabinet
Margaret H. Thornburg
Tome Economics Club
Maveraret. C. Moist
Women's Athetic Association
Wiliam L. Reed
Indaina
Fle
Siema Nu
Gamma Kita Gamma
Sigoa Testa Chi
Denvurrer Club
Y. M. Co. A. Cabinet
Arbutus
Anagers
Elisincet Etao Dideta
Farmland Citizen Edward Denton Dies at 44
Edward Denton 44 of Farmland Ind died suddenly of heart trouble at his home four miles northeast of town. He leaves a wife, two daughters, his parents Mr and Mrs William Denton, five brothers Oscar Earl Frank Hugh and Harry, three sisters Mrs Ida Mills Mrs Cora Bales and Mrs Pearl Harris. Funeral at Maxville Church Saturday at 2 PM with Rev Vanderburg and Rev Ruby Oran officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Edward Denton
Here
William Denton
Oscar
Earl
Frank
Hugh
Harry Denton
Ida Mills
Cora Bales
Pearl Harris
Maxville Church
Vanderburg
Ruby Oran
Board of Review Hears Complaints in Union City Session
In Union City last week the Board of Review led by County Assessor James A White and joined by County Auditor J M Brown County Treasurer M L Mull and Joe C Gard with Pearl Keever met for three to four days to hear complaints. Mr White found a card notifying him he was wanted at the police station for driving with his cut-out on but the city council chambers were empty and no one could be found. After trips around the city he learned Jim had retired to the Reviewers session with a heavy load lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
James A. White
J. M. Brown
M. L. Mull
Joe C. Gard
Pearl Keever
Union City
White
Jim
Roary and Ewanis Club Meeting Promotes Riley Hospital Funds
At M E church in Winchester a joint Rotary and Ewanis gathering hears from Dr. Lafayette Page on raising 25 000 toward the James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital for Children. Merl Chenoweth J A Maynard John Macy and Edward Harrison organize, highlighting Indiana’s need for pediatric care across Marion County and the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Ewanis Club
Winchester
M. E. Church
Lafayette Page
Indianapolis
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Robert W. Long
Marion County
Indiana
Union City
Aumittéa
Modoc Meeting Opens With District Convention
The Epworth League of the M E Church sends a large Richmond district delegation to Modoc for the annual convention. Dr F K Dougherty of Lafayette speaks Tuesday evening. Miss Marie Adams on furlough from China and Dr A J Schatzman of Delaware Ohio speak Wednesday. A Wawasee Institute banquet tops Wednesday program. Life Decision Service led by Rev Dunbar of Union City on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Richmond
Modoc
F. K. Dougherty
Lafayette
Marie Adams
China
A. J. Schatzman
Delaware
Wawasee Institute
Life Decision Service
Dunbar
Union City
County Fair Committees Meet in Winchester Monday Evening
Committees for the County Fair in Winchester will hold a meeting Monday evening. All members are urged to attend the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Park Beauty Grows With City Gifts Of Plants
The Palasterers green house donated thirty five plants for a flower bed and the D A R contributed enough plants for two large beds. Citizens should be grateful as the park nears a level of beautification seen in other cities and desired by locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palasterers Green House
Muncie Man Fined for Intoxication in Police Court
Richard Waite was fined 17.55 including costs after a Thursday police court appearance on intoxication charges. He was arrested at Mills Lake Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Richard Waite
Waite
Mills Lake
Pension Granted for Spanish American War Veteran Cronewell
John D Cronewell of this city has been granted a pension of 15 dollars per month. He served as a soldier in the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Cronewell
Thornburgs Married in Muncie Ceremony
Mrs. Rose Thornburg of Winchester and Mrs. Roy J. Thornburg of Parker wed in a single ring ceremony at Muncie with Rev. Wm J. Sayers officiating. After the ceremony the couple departed for Indianapolis and are noted as socially prominent and returning to their farm at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Rose Thornburg
Winchester
Roy J. Thornburg
Parker
Wm. J. Sayers
Indianapolis
Large crowd anticipated for Northern Indiana Firemen's Convention
Winchester prepares for the 17th annual convention and tournament of the Northern Indiana Industrial and Volunteer Firemen's Association. The city hosts again, drawing a high attendance due to its historic reputation. The issue highlights the program for firemen and the public, urging locals to attend. Mr and Mrs Creen of Indianapolis visit the city Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Indiana
Two Prominent Citizens Dead
The body of Miss Minnie Brown of Winchester and Muncie teaching staff died after a goitre illness at Mayo Clinic Rochester Friday evening. Funeral at home by Rev. O. T. Martin, burial at Fountain Park cemetery Tuesday. She was educated at Winchester High School Indiana State Normal and Columbia University. She leaves her mother Mrs George Brown four brothers John Chas Tom and Frank and three sisters Mary Sarah and Mrs Roy Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Brown
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Fountain Park
O. T. Martin
Muncie
Mayo Hospital
Geo. Brown
Winchester
Miss Brown
Indiana State Normal
Columbia University
George M. Brown
John
Chas
Tom
Frank
Mary
Sarah
Roy Jackson
Death of Mrs. C. E. Prichard Formerly Miss Ethel Meeks
Word arrives of the death of Mrs. C. E. Prichard formerly Miss Ethel Meeks of Waukegan Illinois. She died of appendicitis at her Waukegan home and was brought to Muncie to be with her parents at 307 West Adams Street. Funeral services were held at High Street M E Church in Muncie with three ministers officiating and Beach Grove cemetery the burial site. She was educated at Winchester High School DePauw University and belonged to Alpha Chi and Omega sororities. She was active in Waukegan Woman's Club and P E O. Survived by husband Clarence E. Prichard and son Robert and her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Prichard
Ethel Meeks
Waukegan
Ill
A. F. Meeks
West Adams Street
Muncie
Ind
Large copper still seized in Pike township raid
Sheriff James Badders and deputies raided the W. R. Granger farm near Days Creek arresting Granger and four others on illegal liquor charges. A 100 gallon per day copper still, mash tank full of wash, and hootch dripping were found in an old barn. Five men were taken into custody with no resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. C. Granger
Days Creek
Pike Township
Granger
James Badders
Ray Badders
Pat Pensinger
Harry Huey
Harry Woods
Dick Silves
Ken Endricks
Elwood
Lawrence Lang
Munce
Bill Jones
Petaceta Didfeta Ofaoindfaoindfiaoind
Junior Chautauqua plans parade for young children
Frances Robinson, chairman of the Junior Chautauqua committee, calls all children 12 and under to meet on the High School lawn Monday June 26 at 2 30 p m to plan the Junior parade for Wednesday evening June 28. Children may impersonate any character and the best costume earns a Junior Chautauqua season ticket with three more tickets given away. parents urged to ensure attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Robinson
Miss Vera McGunegill and Myrtle Strahan Visit
Miss Vera McGunegill and Mrs. Myrtle Strahan with her son Merrit Jr. of Muncie spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Lanie Moistner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera McGunegill
Myrtle Strahan
Merrit, Jr
Muncie
Lanie Moistner
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George Schricker
Exparte
Frank Gordon
William A. Bond
Fred C. Gause
Henry County
Samuell. Irvin
Arthur U. Purdy
She Fisher
Vincennes
James Bond
Bond
Air Wife
Tee
Greenville
Taute
Jefersonville
Randolph
France
Windbul
Wes
Grand Larceny
J. Lake
Stoney Creek Township
Jeffersonvie
Lela Cleo Wysong
Emmett R. Wysong
Lavonne
John PD. Miller
J. D.miller
Rotary Clubs
Calif
Davis
Journel-Heralé
Jim White
Handolph County
James Whitcomb Riley Memorial
Ie Creen
Waukegan Ili
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