13 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
1
Local Red Cross workers urge every capable woman to volunteer as supplies suffice for weeks but manpower is short. Adams Dramatic Club’s Red Cross play Topsy Turvy raised 176.70 for war work.
Lovell and devoted citizens will honor a South Bend boy who fired the first American shot into the Hun lines. He is hailed as an idol by enthusiastic friends, and plans are made to bring a 75 millimeter win as a monument to his record.
Cliney Cook, once of Hope and later manager of an ice plant at Heron, Tinois, is now installing ice plants in France to improve sanitary conditions for soldiers. His wife is Miss Bessie Indiana Grant, a local high school graduate. Forrest McCardee, assisting Gaele Sam with tent poles, was injured recently by a circular saw, his bandage torn.
Rotun Dashiel promoted to lieutenant after enlisting last August and leaving for Camp Pike Arkansas for a thirty hour furlough. William Baxter, who served in France, is the second local soldier to fall in battle. Parents are deceased. he leaves siblings. A call to cherish any large black walnut on premises for future government purchase value. Lieut Day Batterton reported in hospital at Camp Taylor for appendicitis. Lieut. George Batterton aide. One hundred three young men in the county registered in December. John Lariody from Taine illustrates the old saying all work and no play by playing regimental ball at Camp Greene NC. GAR veterans and auxiliary girls may get half-fare to Portland encampment. attendance to rise. President Wilson signs pension bill of 30 dollars per month for Civil War veterans.
Former sheriff Jeff Davis has sold select fine trees from his Walnut Grove to the government. Elliott & Lucker of Westport processed the lumber and received one thousand dollars for the timber sale.
Smithsonian pamphlet summarizes Dr. N. E. McIndoo findings that honey bees have a highly developed olfactory sense serving as taste. About 5,500 bees tested reveal preferences and dislikes for foods, peppermint oil disliked, some substances liked, and taste discrimination linked to smell and moisture from saliva.
A witty exchange features a Jester asking Willie Say whether he charged to lick the spoon. The dialogue highlights quirky, bold line delivery and a playful confrontation over a small, charged action.
A parson tells a parent to be content because mouths require bread. The parent retorts that their house overflows while the parson’s gains bread, highlighting a humorous class tension about responsibility and provision.
In Rush county, HOTA AFRAE The Ope Fuel Gas Co. and the Fuel Oil Co of Hope faced a suit over removing a natural gas line supplying Hope. Special Judge Albert F. Wray arrived but the cases paused as both sides reached a private settlement with terms withheld. The town had earlier sold the plant to a foreign firm for 11,000. Gas shortages, a potential 50,000 sale of the line, and PSC orders to repair and supply gas shaped the outcome, with the compromise preserving the Public Service Commission's order.
Alonzo Murphy was chosen Department Commander of the In- Gigna GAR during the 380th annual encampment in Logansport. He previously served in the Persimmon Brigade and for years was a gospel minister now enjoying good health and plenty, listed on the pension for superannuated Methodist ministers.
Memorials note a memorial service Sunday afternoon for her brothers Wickens and Karlette. Speakers delivered dignified and appropriate remarks honoring their memory.
The ceremony honored Philo Rebekah J. Dee and the TOOF as a decorated dead at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday. Dr. Reynolds delivered the memorial sermon at the church.
Harry Braden spent long hours in a war garden near the Logan stop when the Big Four dumped a refractory freight train onto his prospective garden patch and burned it causing mental distress.
R G Dock remodels the Skeen Hilland foundry due to pig iron scarcity forcing abandonment of the casting department. Sam Levenstein leads as top bidder for Decatur county wool crop and owners pool the crop to ensure equal price and fair treatment for all.
Prof Irvin Fisher sums the efforts of people who burn the candle at both ends. The text notes late nights with caffeine, laxatives for digestion, cocktails to stimulate appetite, worries in picitive, and sleep aid opiate use as responses to daily fatigue.
The Ladies of the DAR will present a playlet before the Lone Tree Chapter and invited guests at the home of Mrs. J. W. Turner near Sandusky on Friday June 14 Flag Day.
Oscar Miller and wife with daughters Elizabeth and Margaret Wood travel through Bloomington where Mrs Miller visits her sister Mrs Ed White while her husband teaches at IU law school. The family then explores Brown County in a rural sightseeing trip.
On East Main, a milk spill occurred when Hunter attempted to turn his machine as Clearge Dobyns drove by. Neither party was hurt, but both autos sustained damage and the scene required cleanup amid a mild dispute over the mishap.
Aunt Mary McCracken of Springhill died six months after her daughter's death. She left her hometown for Twin Falls Idaho to live with her son James and has joined her loved ones in the home above. She was the daughter of Adam Rankin and a longtime church member in Springhill. Her body will be laid to rest in Twin Falls.
Miss Helen Mack of Seymour and Ernest Elder, son of Mrs. Gillespie, wed at the bride's home last Wednesday evening and announced the union after 11. Ernest has long worked as a traveling salesman from Cincinnati. Clara Phillips of Clarksburg and Marlin Seneour, a medical corps member, traveled to Covington, Kentucky for another wedding tied to this wartime era.
A charming woman who stayed months with her husband Dr Bitters in a boat faced life in Indianapolis then separated and divorced him, and has now married again. She, as Mrs Bitters, ran a rooming house in Tudianapolis while her new husband is US Sergeant Dan Packard.
Frank Hamilton and daughter Miss Leone travel with Miss Naomi Lucas to Indianapolis Tuesday where Lucas will enter a hospital for treatment and Leone will stay with the patient.
Mrs C R Bird sails in the absence of her husband and visits friends and places of interest. She travels to Cincinnati and plans to journey through several Kentucky towns.
Mrs Hester Thomson and her daughters learn of Hal Holby’s six year old son’s death in Aberdeen South Dakota. Miss Mary Thomson leaves for the Holby home and learns he died after suffering diphtheria.
In Columbus the Rev Breeze argues that a church should serve as a community hub with a moving picture outfit and a recreation ground. He says a vibrant church attracts attention, and praises the Saluation Army's example. He urges wealthy patrons to fund the playground and cinema.
Mrs Lulu Ketchum widow of Clarence Ketchum becomes the first woman mail carrier in the area. She substitutes for Chas McAuliffe on a rural route from St Paul as gender barriers gradually fall and men lose exclusive trades.
Amy Hack sues Frances M Champ for 5000 in damages for injuries from a crash last April when Champ's machine struck Hack’s rig, throwing her 20 feet and causing painful bruising and demolition of the rig.
Twentyfive Victory tractors per week will start next September with unknown duration. Jacob Senour longtime county resident and Gordon Orphan Home administrator suffered a paralysis stroke. his son Ralph returned from West Virginia to assist.
The marchno reports new upbeat dances like the French Trot Camouflage Waltz and Cantonment Canter gaining favor. Followers of lively dance styles are urged to learn these up to date moves as wartime events influence social routines.
Scribes advertise a postpaid illustrated volume listing hundreds of motion picture stars with birthplaces sages marriages and other details. The ad notes ten rents postpaid and mentions Standard Press Boston and Mills Norrington. A second blurb seeks women for hosiery sales at 50 cents an hour with no experience needed at Big Spring business.
Alva Reed has bought the Nors Bell property at the corner of Central Avenue and East Street, forming a local real estate transaction noted by the paper. The purchase confirms Reed as the new owner of the site amid ongoing neighborhood development.
James Caskey, noted for excellent work on the local paper, has secured a position at the Indianapolis News, strengthening the bureau with his reporting skills.
Calvin Thornburg and his wife have traveled to Galveston. The Caleb Wright family will tend the Thornburgs large country house during their absence.
Miss Lois Gilchrist will supervise music in the Letts schools next year. She is described as a capable and efficient instructor.
Misses Ora Stevens Lida Collen and Mabel Gilbert working as grocery clerks were guests of their employer Gussie West on a recent trip to Indianapolis.
Miss Mildred Rybolt shifts from groceries to music while Miss Imogene Marsh takes over grocery work. Helen Stout retires from music prompting the changes. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Woodfill plan a Wel lesley trip to attend daughter Mary 13’s commencement. Loretta Brown serves as rail road ticket agent and Crawford attends a Big Four meeting. Frank Skinner family updates include daughter Mrs Clifford Scripture and granddaughter Willa Mae visiting before joining relatives in Franklin.
Mr and Mrs Will Porter who moved to Hope years ago plan an early return to Greensburg. The note mentions two young men, Harold Stevens and Leo Spitzmesser, employed in Indianapolis, prompting friendly questions about their lunchroom greetings.
Miss Margaret Drake and friend visiting Indianapolis attend the Methodist district missionary conference. Drake locates with sister Mrs Dan Hazelrigg and Miss Clara Sears while they adjust to early work. Dr L M Henry and two sons visit for weeks from Arsiout Egypt. they left April 10 after Shanghai to Vancouver. Elmer McConnell dies after injuries from an auto crash in Anderson.
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