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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
4
Short notice ad on West Main Street Greensburg Indiana promotes a weekly listing line for phone number 2172 1402 and toll 6 with standard Friday timing.
Mills and elevators suspend wheat purchases as car shortages strangulate transport. Wheat stockpiles grow on farms with threshing in progress since July 17. Local dealers, plus Shelby Rush and Bartholomew counties, report no relief and ongoing inability to move grain.
Decatur county residents recall Hartsville College history with a first reunion in 190? era memories. The event drew 400 plus alumni to U B Chapel, honored by speakers including J Woodbury Scribner and Samuel Wertz. Alumni presidents from 1849 to 1897 are listed, noting the fire that ended the old building and reunions held in 1912 and 1917. A new reunion planned for August 11 12 aims to revive the college legacy with an all enlisting Decatur county alumni turnout anticipated.
Friends in Greensburg learn of a daughter born to Mrs Florence Hazelrigg McElhose in Medford Oregon. The infant Mary Louise arrived July 22 and is of great interest to local friends who recall the family residence before their westward move.
Display shows Red River Ohips potatoes grown by Joseph Strausburger. The extra large spuds are hailed as among the finest grown and attracting local attention on South Broadway.
Mrs Phoebe Jewett aged 91 will be guest of honor at a birthday dinner tomorrow at her home on West North Street. Her daughter Mrs Farlow will host as children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren join in the celebration.
The Joe Welsh Post asks ex service men in the American region to apply for Victory Medals with help from the American Legion. Instructions cover where to apply, how to submit original discharge papers, and how medals are mailed after approval. If a service member died, the medal goes to the nearest kin.
Mahlon White and Mr and Mrs Joe Bole of Gas City were traveling to Ripley county to pick blackberries when their touring car skidded three miles south of Rushville and crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle was badly damaged and Bob was cut by barb wire with his coat torn nearly off.
Mrs. Eliza J. Crisler and Mrs. Ella B. Wright of the County Board of Charities conducted a inspection tour of the county farm and jail and found both facilities in good condition.
Mrs. William Tremain near town receives a box of fine cherries from her brother Albert Gookins of Tacoma Washington. The fruit is described as beauties of a large variety.
North Broadway couple Mr. and Mrs Charle E Downs mourn their only daughter as they grieve for her. Her family expresses sorrow and anxiety over the unforeseen loss.
Jesse Polk son of Mr. and Mrs. Marian Polk of Waldren and Leona Miller daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamine Miller of St. Paul were granted a marriage license here this afternoon. The wedding will be held tonight at eight o'clock in the bride's home in St. Paul.
Rev. I. C. Overman and his family will depart in the morning for Franklin to attend the Baptist state convention, representing their church and region in the event.
Ninety guarantors sign contracts to sell ten tickets each at two dollars enabling a guaranteed 900 ticket sale. Will Ehrhardt states the program will cost about one thousand eight hundred dollars for the 1920 lineup and that the event must occur between August 1 and 15. A long list of signatories from the community backs the plan.
Westport residents Mr and Mrs Edwin Stott visited their son James Stott in Edinbur o. Friday James Stott and Thomas Russell drove the Stotts home. Harmon Simonds and his wife arrived for a visit with Omer Simonds and wife. Harmon is in the navy and on vacation.
A suit on a count was filed today in Squire Grant's court by Settle and Hylton attorneys for the Premier Refining Company of Cleveland Ohio against the garage owner.
Miss Mary L. Hatfield is spending a few days in Cincinnati to attend millinery openings.
Commander Carl P. Osborn of the United States Navy won the Olympic individual rifle competition at 300 meters in standing position. He scored 56 of 60 points, defeating the field in Beveolo.
Greensburg Epworthians and the Capital City Delegates held a summer institute at Bethany Park Indiana with a swimming meet headlining after a base ball game. Indianapolis Reginieres dominated the dash and diving while Greensburg's Lewis Clarke placed in the 40 yard swim. The event featured Vincennes and Bloomington parodies and a mock wedding with a sunflower clad groom.
Passenger train No. 1 southbound on the Michigan division was held for hours after the engine left the rails north of Milroy. The evening northbound train was delayed about 90 minutes near Andusky after a derailment. Local wrecking crew responded around seven o'clock to rerail the engine.
Baseball teams charging admission to games face a $15 annual tax. William L. Elder, collector of internal revenue, notes the tax for the year ending June 30, 1921, is due by July 31, 1920, with only two days left to pay. Public exhibitions by professionals or semiprofessionals are taxable unless expenses are covered and no member receives compensation.
Dr E D McLaughlin spoke on teeth care and health relations at the weekly Rotary dinner. Will Lanham discussed the wheat market and current price slump. Ira Miller and Dave Batterton spoke on the American Legion Jubilee with strong approval. James Lanham presided, and Ralph McCullough returned from Indianapolis. Mary Hughes to George and Minnie Jackson involved a $90 transaction. Gregory croeder et al describe land in Saltereck township valued at $5,000.
The American Legion executive committee signed four high class shows for August 23 to 28 as part of the first Jubilee. Attractions include a merry go round the Ferris wheel airplane swing free attractions a baby show an auto show home talent minstrel and more. Local dealers seek large spaces with three automobile sales firms already spoken for plus space for an implement and machinery exhibit.
Ruth Spivey married Walter Ray at 8 pm in a North Jackson street home ceremony attended by Mr. and Mrs. Spivey and Mr. and Mrs. Ray. Jennie Spivey led the service as the room decorated with dahlias and ferns. D J Thornton of Kokomo sang O Promise Me as the bride wore a white crepe de chine gown with a cap veil.
The young son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Crowell of Batesville suffered burns when his right arm touched hot apple butter just after it was cooked. He is expected to recover in a few days.
Indianapolis reports a possible agreement on the remaining tax bills before the Indiana General Assembly special session. Republicans and lawmakers held conferences, signaling a resolution of the deadlock. Senate Republicans had pressed Senator Kiper’s bill to refer 1919 assessments back to local taxing units for revision.
Mrs Carrie Batterton arrived home after a three months trip to California. She stayed mainly in San Diego with Frank Batterton and family and visited relatives in Kansas. She notes a pleasant visit and that Frank Batterton’s family and all Greensburgers are well and getting along fine.
Matters of vital importance will be transacted at the meeting of Joe Welsh Post No. 129 next Monday night. The post seeks strong member turnout as it prepares its First Annual American Legion Jubilee, with several committees to be named and broad support urged.
Myron Donnell learned his brother Ben Donnell and his family from Wichita Falls Texas would arrive tomorrow for a visit with relatives and friends. Mr Donnell owns the leading newspaper in Wichita Falls and once headed the city editor position at The Greensburg Daily News. The family has returned home three times since leaving ten years ago for Texas.
Mrs. C Baask of Indianapolis was the weekend guest of Mrs H Les wing and family. Charles Osthimer and sister Mrs Anna Retherford of Westport received word yesterday of the serious illness of their brother Clint Osthimer at Cragmont Madison. They motored down to be with him but no condition available yet.
The Greensburg Chautauqua Association formed March 16 1911 under John W Craig Rev J W Fradenburg and others. James Shaw and James L Lear organized the first show July 1 9 with 600 season tickets at two dollars each. Despite record heat the venture netted 21 15 receipts 1 613 15 expenditures. Plans for 1921 aim to raise 1 800 from 900 guarantor tickets for the largest event yet.
Joseph C Pearson veteran Shelbyville businessman dies after an acute appendicitis attack. He is survived by his widow three daughters Myrtle Gertrude and Leora Pearson and son Joseph C Pearson who worked with him in business.
Thomas E. Bracken will be appointed by Judge William A. Thompson to hear cases of Edward Robertson and Verne Walburn charged with operating a gaming house. Local attorney Bracken will act as special judge.
Theodore Fry a farmer four miles south of Greensburg owns a Fordson tractor and plans to demonstrate up to date farming methods to the community.
New York reports Eugene Le Roy of Detroit, linked to the murder of his wife whose body was found in a trunk shipped from Detroit, may be in the city after police picked up a clue. Le Roy was seen in New York the day the body was found by a Detroit acquaintance. Mrs H C Snell and brother William Downs traveled to Logansport for a relative's funeral.
A letter from Warren G. Harding expresses regret at missing a mid-summer Indiana Republican Editorial Association event at Turkey Run. The gathering drew over 1,000 editors and officials, with tours of caverns, woods, and a rock climb, amid a lengthy program planned by Indiana Republicans.ociated details note attendance by Greensburg figures and local editors, and a reception at Crawfordsville.
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