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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
3
Washington reports that the 1919 to 1920 paper shortage has wiped out over 1,700 U S newspapers and periodicals with no relief in sight. Industry figures warn that only about half of the 12,000 weekly and 800 daily papers may survive six months, as production lags demand and prices rise.
Lola Napoleon eleven year old daughter of Bert McClain underwent chest abscess surgery Monday by Drs Heath and Gibson. Part of a rib was removed to aid drainage. The child is recovering well per Dr Heath. Rush county residents buy wild blackberries at 50 cents a gallon. Al Rimstidt returns from four years of military service after operating a machine gun in France and going over the top four times. Henry Ebner and Charles Wagner from St Meinard Seminary visit home for vacation as they prepare for priesthood. Roy Brown's wife and P N Brown visit at Christ Hospital Cincinnati as he seeks a permanent cure for a rare blood and spleen condition. B F Austin and wife of Indianapolis attend the fair and stay with W S Gockins. Adam Ebner at Jose phine Imum College is home for vacation. four more years to ordination. George Foster of Knightstown visits brothers-in-law R N Scherer and W J Gookins at the fair. Dr A E Alexander of Albany Indiana visits here last week. Aaron Foster and son Harry of Rushville also visit.
Martha Stewart age 73 died at 2 30 this morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Frank Dugan of Shelbyville after a lingering illness. She formerly lived in the Springhill neighborhood and is survived by husband S P Stewart two daughters Mrs George G of Rushville and Mrs Frank Oor of Shelbyville one son who disappeared years ago one brother H T McCracken of Decatur county and seven grandchildren Funeral services set for 10 oclock Friday at Spring Hill church conducted by Rev F Schmunk of Vevay with burial at Spring Hill cemetery. Mrs Lizzie Welch of Letts left this morning for a stay at Indiana Lake.
In Columbus August 11 former Mayor Harry Davis leads ex Governor R D Cole for the Republican nomination by more than 18 thousand votes. In 4281 precincts reporting of 6000 total Cole 90954 Davis 109128 McCullough 50116 Wood 8865.
Harry Davis, former mayor of Cleveland, held a 19 646 vote edge for the Republican governor nomination as two thirds of precincts reported. Frank R Willis led Walter F Brown by about 30 000 for the U S Senate nomination. Judge R M Wanamaker trailed Willis by 58 374. Willis is described as a strong dry and both Willis and Brown supported Harding at Chicago.
Miss Eva Rut Downey wed Cecile Brunton in a private ceremony at the Downey home in Westport. Rev J W Waddle officiated as family and close relatives attended. The News joins friends in congratulating the couple.
Boston August 11 Sensation followed sensation in the Ponzi case today. Charles Ponzi admitted his identity as the man who served terms in Montreal and Atlanta years ago. As he confessed his life the Hanover Trust Co in which Ponzi was a director was closed by Bank Commissioner Joseph Allen who said the bank conducted business unsafely. Ponzi resigned from the directors this afternoon. Ponzi said he remained solvent and could pay all notes now outstanding against him.
New York banks plan to advance several million dollars to Maxwell Motor Company with a management committee taking over, led by Walter P. Chrysler and John N. Willys. The loan is expected to total about 3 million dollars while the amount to be advanced is to be set this week.
Sickness at Alert reports whooping cough among youngsters in Alert and surrounding area.
A marriage license was granted yesterday evening to Cecil Victor Brunton and Eva Ruth Downey, both of Westport. He is an automobile mechanic from Westport, son of Edward and Mrs Brunton of Forest Hill. She is the daughter of Chester Downey and Mrs Downey of Westport.
Mrs. Williams and her daughter Miss Esther of Chicago are guests of Mrs. G. G. Welsh and will depart for home tomorrow.
The 34th annual reunion of the 68th Indiana regiment will be held at the Methodist church in Greensburg next Thursday August 19. Miss Belle White has served as secretary for many years. The regiment first camped there in the fall of 1862 and feels at home in Greensburg.
The new hardware firm Etter and Trimnell opened in the Danahher building on the south side of the square formerly occupied by Styers shoe store. J E Etter and J C Trimnell bring long experience and promise a full line of cutlery and shelf goods with personal attention to customers.
Decatur and Bartholomew county commissioners met in Columbus to discuss roads on the county line. Bids must be re-advertised for Talkington road after a reassessment. Newsom holds Herring road tract and work will start immediately. Decatur officials accepted Carson coal area between Decatur and Jennings counties last Saturday.
A special service at the Milford Methodist Church will be held next Sunday at 10 30 am for the elderly. The invitation is open to all ages with music and a theme tailored for older people. Rev J L Perry of Columbus, former pastor, is invited to assist Rev S Hendricks in the service.
John J. Forsyth a Shanokin Pa businessman returns after twenty five years away to visit his boyhood friends. He is a cousin of Charles H Johnston and Mrs Harry Woodfill and came from Chicago where his mother is ill at her daughter Anna’s home. The family is well known and Forsyth is enjoying his time in the town.
Washington August 11 holding unfair certain rates now charged by Chicago commission houses on cooperative shipments of live stock, Secretary of Agriculture Meredith today served notice that new schedules would go into effect August 11.
Miss Edna Stewart travels to Kentucky this morning to visit her grandfather Donnell and grandmother Stewart birthplaces. She will stop at Carlisle to see the Donnell homestead and Neptune to view the Hood homestead, the former homes of her ancestors.
The Union Sunday school of Washington township Shelby county will hold an outdoor celebration Thursday in J C Toleman grove near Cave Mills. Rev Fred Young of Westport will speak at 2 pm after a basket dinner at 11:30 am. The program includes songs readings and visits from several Sunday schools and ministers.
Mason Murphy, a well known farmer four miles northeast of town, became the first live stock shipper over the I. and Co. traction company. He dispatched two car loads of fat cattle to the Indianapolis market.
The Indiana Grain Dealers Association and the Indiana Millers Association plan their annual outing at Lake Maxinkuckee from September 4 to 6. Headquarters will be at the Palmer House in Culver. activities include boating and fishing. It is the first such event since before the war.
The Presbyterian church at Forest Hill will host sermons by Rev. Murgler of Knightstown on Thursday Friday and Saturday nights followed by a communion service Sunday morning.
Former Decatur residents Dr. George Brannon and son George Jr. of Manhattan Illinois along with Dr. Lon Brannon of Joliet Illinois visit sisters Mrs. J L Wright and Mrs. Laura Gartin and brother Wellar near Forest Hill. This ten year reunion marks their first return home with Lon Brannon planning to attend the Hartsville College reunion. The Brannon brothers grew up in Hedge Corner Clay township where they taught in public schools before pursuing medicine, now enjoying renewed acquaintances.
Mrs. Rollin A Turner reports a letter from her father W. J. Hill stating he sailed from Liverpool on August 4 after a month's visit in County Tyrone Ireland and expects to arrive home early next week. The note outlines U S policy on Poland and Russia. Indiana police arrest Anna Alvea and May La Forge for shoplifting goods valued at 14 dollars.
Ed Ware has been invited by E. G. Decker to assist the Murat Temple Shriners' band Sunday afternoon at the State Masonic Home in Franklin. He will also join them for a Broad Ripple performance on August 27 as local Shriners travel to Franklin.
One of the region’s largest farm sales will dissolve Robi Buell and J H Christian operations at Sandusky on Wednesday August 25. The auction includes stock, implements and personal property from a 500 acre farm. Eubank Compton will conduct the sale and lunch will be served by Sandusky church ladies.
Samuel Tonyes of the Rush Decatur line west of Williams town reports a record wheat yield. He grew 786 bushels on 22 acres in Rush County achieving 35.5 bushels per acre. The wheat graded No 1 indicating a test above six pounds.
City Fire Marshal Fred Boyle received an order from the State Fire Marshal to repair the Mrs. G. M. Ewing wareroom building due to a defective flue. The building is leased by Nading & Co. and occupied by George E. McKee.
The Jackson Reunion took place today on the W. E. Jackson farm near the Mappin farm two miles northwest of town. Mrs. Edgar Hirshburg and her three Oglesthorp Georgia children visit her sister Mrs. Frank Hodson of Letts. Mrs. Charles Williams of the city and Mrs. Dr. L. B. Hill of Seymour traveled to St. Joe Michigan for an outing. Mrs. Hill once lived at Sardinia and is a niece of the late James Harper. The women were schoolmates in their youth.
Carey Wagner formerly of this city was arrested in Jackson Michigan after being taken from Rushville by Big Four Detective Neil. He faces second degree burglary charges with possible 2 to 14 year sentence and may plead guilty at a special term.
Mrs. Ella Smith returns from Kokoro and Indianapolis while Mort Beagle and Everett Beagle start a Kentucky trip to visit relatives. Mrs. J T Cunningham returns to Martinsville from a visit, and Edna Jones visits Milroy after staying with the McLaughlins. A K P picnic committee plans for August 17 at Lake McCoy as Kirby property sale to John Manning is recorded.
A flurry of travel and family visits fills the day as Mrs Oron Marsh and others motor to fairs and reunions. People from Letts Madison Rushville and Westport plan trips to Cincinnati Hartsville Winona Lake and Indy while relatives gather for a Gray family reunion and other events.
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