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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

4

Business and social notes from Westport area

Friday items report Chris Link in St. Paul on a business trip while Paul Allen of Rushville and J E Nicely of Indianapolis transacted business in Westport. Pillsbury flour at Kessing Bros is 1.35 per sack for a limited run. Elizabeth Knowles returns from a visit in Indianapolis. Mrs D G Douthit and baby visit relatives in St Paul. Mrs J W Tucker of Westport visits daughter Lora. S N Patterson travels to Lebanon to check on a nearby farm. Miss Eura Morgan will visit Indianapolis tomorrow.

Local residents visit relatives and travel lists

John Overmyer of North Vernon heads to Indianapolis. Mrs. Ben Wahman returns from Batesville and Oldenburg. Fred Lampe of Clarksburg leaves for Louisville on a business trip. Lenora Cornelius of Columbus visits her father J Christian at Clarksburg. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Atkins of Terre Haute stay with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Beeson on East Washington street. Roy Shreve visits from Lima before returning home tomorrow. Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks and daughter Rosemary of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. Hendricks sister on East Main street.

Fred Lampe Clarksburg Louisville Kentucky Lenora Cornelius Columbus J. W. Christian Thomas Atkins Terre Haute Joseph Beeson East Washington Street Thomas Hendricks Rosemary Indianapolis Hendricks Charlies Zeller East Main Street

Mrs. Eward Near Adams Improves After Nervous Breakdown

Mrs. Cliff Eward of near Adams, once in critical condition after a sudden nervous breakdown, is much improved today. John W. Rhodes of Shelbyville attended the K of P Lodge meeting last night and boasted about the district meeting to be held in Shelbyville in December.

Cliff Eward Adams John W. Rhodes Shelbyville Rhodes

Wintering Trip For Four Local Women Heads To Florida

Mrs. Ollie Harlan Mrs. Eusebia Stimson and Dr and Mrs A D Gal braith will depart next week for St Petersburg Florida to spend the winter. Mrs Phebe Jewett aged 88 and respected Greensburg citizen has been bed confined for a month at her daughter Mrs Mary Farlow’s on West Main Street.

Ollie Harlan Eusebia Stimson A. D. Galbraith St. Petersburg Fla Phebe Jewett Greensburg Downeyville Mary Farlow West Main Street Jewett

Mayor Rules on Assault Case at Adams Farm

Mayor Mendenhall ruled in the assault case involving Fd Stewart and the Foster brothers. Stewart was bound over to the circuit court with a $500 bond. the Fosters were dismissed. The case drew local attention with Tremain Turner and Deputy Prosecutor Rebhine for the state and Osborne Hamilton for the defense.

Mendenhall Fd Stewart Robert Foster Parker Foster Russell Foster Ernest Darby Stewart Fosters Tremain & Turner W. F. Rebhine Osborne& Hamilton Jermy Wodecs Adams Fiat

Property suit ends in judgment before appeal

The record notes that the plaintiff filed suit for possession and damages and secured a judgment, but Darby filed an appeal.

Darby

Brother to Move to Fort Thomas Hotel Job

Miss Rebecca Lungenbell learns from her brother Joe in Columbus Ohio that he will move to Fort Thomas Kentucky at the start of the year to take charge of a hotel there.

Rebecca Lungenbell Joe Columbus Ohio Ft. Thomas Kentucky

Lebanon Pair Buys Interest in St. Paul Hardware Co

Elmer Upjohn and his son Clifford of Lebanon have purchased Charles Thompson’s stake in St. Paul Hardware Company. Elmer Upjohn was previously a partner of George W. Boling, who has served as a firm member for several years.

Elmer Upjohn Clifford Lebanon Greensburg Charles Thompson St. Paul Hardware Company Upjohn George W. Boling

Miss Gavin Returns Home From New York Study

Miss Mary E. Gavin, who has studied rhythmic expression in New York, has returned to spend a few months with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank E Gavin of 1004 North Delaware Street Indianapolis Star. She is the granddaughter of Rev J B Lathrop and visits here frequently.

Mary E. Gavin New York Frank E. Gavin North Delaware Street Indianapolis Star Gavin Rev J. B. Lathrop

Chiropractor Mrs Huffer visits from Anderson on journey

Mrs L R Huffer of Anderson, a chiropractor and daughter of Albert Hanks, visited Misses Martha and Mary Elliott yesterday on her way to Letts and Westport to give adjustments to old Milford area patients. She moved from Milford to Anderson two years ago.

L. R. Huffer Anderson Martha Mary Elliott Letts Westport Albert Hanks Milford Elliott Huffer

Death notices Mrs Perry and Mrs Privett called to Newpoint

Mrs Douglas Perry and Mrs Dora Privett were called to Newpoint today by the death of their cousin Minnie Gleason.

Douglas Perry Dora Privett Newpoint Minnie Gleason

Mrs J C Barbe Visits Marlin Relatives Today

Mrs J C Barbe visits Marlin relatives at Newpoint today. Miss Marie Wittenberg returns from Indianapolis trip visiting friends.

J. C. Barbe Newpoint

Professional society meetings to discuss advances and share ideas

Members will hold meetings at Franklin, Columbus and Greensburg with papers on assigned topics. Discussions will cover experiences and discoveries advancing the profession, plus social hours and dinners to accompany the program.

Franklin Columbus Greensburg

Epworth League Plans Win-My-Chum Week at Centenary

The Epworth League of Centenary Methodist church will observe Win-My-Chum Week December 3 to 10. Each night features a Leaguer address on a central League topic, congregational singing, special music, and a closing pastor’s talk, all aligned with the event.

League Life Saving of Souls Epworth League Centenary Methodist Church League

Death of Miss Winifred Gleason at Newpoint

Miss Winifred Gleason aged 55 died at 3 30 this morning at her sister Mrs John A Myers home in Newpoint from a complication of diseases. She is survived by another sister Mrs James Ryan of Tipton who will attend the funeral at the Catholic church here tomorrow morning at 9 o clock. Burial will be in this city.

Winifred Gleason John A. Myers Newpoint James Ryan Tipton

Resident Returns Home After Ten Day Hospital Stay

Harvey Vanausdall of six miles north of town returns home from Methodist Hospital after receiving treatment for ten days.

Harvey Vanausdall Methodist Hospital

Mrs Alton Trusler Visits Sister in Adams Area Illness

Mrs Alton Trusler from Connersville traveled today and went to the home of her sister Mrs Cliff Eward near Adams, where she is seriously ill.

Alton Trusler Connersville Cliff Eward Adams

Hart brothers head to Kansas City to study auto mechanics

John Hart Jr visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edward Hart at Newpoint before departing Monday with his brother Russell for Kansas City to enter a school for auto and traction mechanicians.

John Hart, Jr Newpoint Edward Hart Kansas City Russell

Mrs Nathaniel Gentry and Underwood Visit Sister in Westport

Mrs Nathaniel Gentry and Mrs James Underwood travelled to Westport today to visit their sister Mrs Clarence Stott bringing cordial greetings and light chatter as they shared news and small talk during the afternoon call.

Nathaniel, Gentry James Underwood Westport Clarence Stott

Mrs Parrish Visits Norristown for Crystal Wedding

Mrs Charles Parrish travels to Norristown to visit her father Lew Wasson and attend the crystal wedding of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Middleton at Flatrock.

Charles’Parrish Norristown Lewis Wasson Wilbur Middleton Flatrock

Judge Rejects Gannon License Bond for Saloonkeepers

Judge Alonzo Blair of the Shelby circuit court ruled against Thomas M. Gannon in his bid for a wholesale liquor license with family and consumer销售 privileges. The decision sided with seven local saloonkeepers remonstrators, finding the license authority lacking and to be set aside. The ruling followed an agreement after an appeal from the county commissioners’ license grant dated May 1, 1916. The case was sent to Shelby county for disposition following the appeal. Later, note mentions the International Live Stock Exposition to be held in Chicago December 2–9 with Decatur county stock breeders attending annually. The event showcases cattle hogs sheep and horses, cited as an agent of higher livestock standards and better market value.

Alonzo Blair Shelby Circuit Court Thomas M. Gannon Decatur County Shelbyville Blair Shelby County Commissioners’ Court Chicago

Veterinary group forms in Bartholomew region meeting

Dr. C B Ainsworth of this city was named temporary secretary treasurer for a vets organization uniting Bartholomew Decatur Shelby Johnson counties at Shelbyville last night. Temporary president Dr A W Stubbs of Shelbyville was also chosen. Next meeting set for December 14 in Shelbyville to establish a permanent body. The Shelbyville News adds notes on the plan for prorocation and monthly meetings at various points.

C. B&b. Ainsworth Bartholomew Decatur Shelby Johnson Counties Shelbyville A. W. Stubbs

Kingston Area Social Roundup and Elections Probe

Mrs Nancy Davis celebrated her eightieth birthday near Kingston with her brother Richard Shaw in attendance. Kingston groups held meetings and dinners including the Merry Stitchers contest won by Mrs Leslie Martin and the Reformer Bachelors Club dinner for Mr and Mrs Myron Donnell. The K of C dance at Eagles Hall drew twenty five couples, and Rev J Bathrops daughter hosted a small dinner for local dignitaries. The Kingston Independent Club elected officers led by President Mrs Carl Brown. Over fifty Bartholomew county men have been summoned to a federal grand jury in Indianapolis to discuss election law violations with three arrests already made. cases will be tried in Columbus circuit court.

Nancy Davis Kingston Richard Shaw Shaw Connersville Mrs. Frank McCracken Merry Stitchers First Street Leslie Martin Cal Stearn Bartholomew County Grand Jury Indianapolis Harding Columbus

Mrs Jittell Hosts West Main Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs George Jittell entertained members of the West Main So Sewing Club at her home on West Main Street in February. The brief social event brought together neighbors for a small, friendly meeting.

George Jittell West Main Delehtfeb Iiscreer West Main Street

Funeral services for Miss Winifred Gleason held at Catholic church

The funeral services for Miss Winifred Gleason who died in New Point were conducted this morning at the Catholic church with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Sale At Applegate & Parker Livery Barn Draws Big Crowd

A sale at the Applegate and Parker livery barn attracted a large crowd with favorable prices for items offered. Fifteen horses were sold. Mr. Applegate is retiring from business.

Applegate & Parker Applegate

Clarksburg High Seals Win Over St. Paul

Clarksburg High School basketball extended its winning streak with a 36 to 15 victory over St. Paul. The Clarksburg boys led throughout the game, with the match played at Clarksburg.

Clarksburg St. Paul

Local Social Note Reports Quiet Afternoon Gathering

All members attended except Mrs. Will Law son who is hospitalized after surgery. The gathering featured needlework and refreshments. Guests included Mrs. Edward Butler staying with the Misses Mary and Eveline Marshall. Mrs. O H Kennedy to host next meeting. Mrs. Ann Tolin and son William from Indianapolis visited before traveling to Batesville to see her sister.

Will Lawson Edward Butler Mary Eveline Marshall West Main Street O. H. Kennedy Ann Tolin William Indianapolis A. A. Hamilton Batesville H. C. Canfield

Letts Men Drive To Columbus For Injured Marsh Harrell

John Fugit and Arthur Wright of Letts drove to Columbus this afternoon to pick up Marsh Harrell who was hurt recently in a shredder accident. Harrell has been improving rapidly and expects to be at home on Sunday.

John Fugit Arthur Wright Letts Columbus Marsh Harrell Harrell

Napoleon pastor visits town for shopping spree

Rev. O Doering of Napoleon, popular Lutheran church pastor, spent yesterday in the city on a shopping expedition and made liberal purchases at a leading clothing store. The young clergyman is noted for a promising professional career ahead.

O. Doering Napoleon Doering

Columbus couple welcome a new daughter

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cornelius of Columbus are the proud parents of a fine young daughter. The mother was formerly Miss Helen Johnson of this city. Her aunt Mrs Margaret Jacob of this city is visiting at the Johnson home.

Clarence Cornelius Columbus Helen Johnson Margaret Jacob Johnson

Burney Family Visits Cincinnati Motorman Son

Mr and Mrs George Christian and their son Darrell of Burney traveled to Cincinnati to visit their son Lester a city street car lines motorman. Darrell plans to stay awhile and may move there depending on arrangements.

George Christian Darrell Burney Cincinnati Lester

Greensburg ties to London death figure via local kin

The death of Sir Howard Maxim in London interests Greensburg as a former resident, Harry Dennison, son of Mrs. Melissa Dennison of the city, married Maxim’s daughter. Mr and Mrs Dennison reside in Goshen New York and visit Greensburg often.

Sir Howard Maxim London England Greensburg Harry Dennison Melissa Dennison Maxim

Miss Trindle Visits Cincinnati Resident Here

Miss Cora Trindle of Cincinnati spends the weekend with Mrs. Emma Hamilton on North Broadway. Trindle formerly lived in the city.

Cora Trindle Cincinnati Emma Hamilton North Broadway Miss Trindle

Injury report on Harry Cook after shredder accident near St Paul

Harry Cook from near St Paul is reported to be in much pain from an injury to his hand sustained in a shredder accident a few days ago.

Harry Cook St. Paul

Mrs Mary Arnold Leaves For Kentucky Visit

Mrs Mary Arnold departs after a short stay with her uncle J B Wheatley and wife at Wheatley Owen county Kentucky returning to her home in Wheatley Kentucky.

Mary Arnold J. B. Wheatley Wheatley Owen County Kentucky

Local Buyer Plans Steam Heating for East Main Property

C. FP. Grouleff, who recently purchased the Mrs. L. B. Hunter property on East Main Street, has contracted with the Corbett-Roche Company to install a steam heating plant.

C. FP. Grouleff

Guilford Wiley Serves as Referee in Rushville Richmond Game

Professor Guilford Wiley principal of the local high school officiated as referee for the Rushville versus Richmond basketball game played in Rushville.

Guilford Wiley Rushville Richmond

Jackson Buys 50 Acres Near Town for 6500

William FE Jackson, living three miles west of town, purchased fifty acres adjoining his farm from Charles E Taylor of the city. The transaction totaled 6500 dollars.

William FE. Jackson Charles E. Taylor

Misses Attend Phi Delta Phi Society Meeting in Indianapolis

Miss Mabel McCoy and Miss Helen Woodfill attended a Phi Delta Phi Society meeting in Indianapolis today, joining members for discussions and activities during the session.

Mabel McCoy Helen Woodfill Phi Delta Phi Society Indianapolis

Ainsworths Return From Newcastle Visit

Mr and Mrs C B Ainsworth arrived back today after a brief visit with Dr Charles Weaver and his family in Newcastle, sharing travel updates and good wishes.

C. B. Ainsworth Charles Weaver Newcastle

Mrs Williams Celebrates Polk Day with Relatives Visit

Mr and Mrs Charles Williams of Newpoint were guests of relatives in town today and attended the Polk celebrations, joining locals for the event.

Charles Williams Newpoint

Mrs Gannon Visits Shelbyville Pair for Brief Stay

Mrs Gannon traveled to Shelbyville this morning for a short visit with Mr and Mrs Casper Bartley lingering for a few days in their home.

James Gannon Shelbyvile Casper Bartley

Spaughs Depart for N part of State to Visit Friends

Mr and Mrs Phillip Spaugh left today for the northern part of the state to visit friends for a week or ten days.

Wirs Phillip Spaugh

Mrs. Grant Gregg Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Grant Gregg has returned to her Rushville home following a two weeks visit with her daughter Mrs. Erle Hamilton near Kingston.

Grant Gregg Rushville Mrs Erle Hamilton Kingston

Richard Stevenson Returns Home to Hillsboro This Spring

Richard Stevenson left this morning for Hillsboro Ohio after spending winter with his brother Alex Stevenson and family. He plans to return in the spring to work in the painting business with his young neighbor Sarah Woodfill.

Richard Stevenson Hillsboro Ohio Alex Stevenson Sarah Woodfill

Will Z Aleder Heads To Indianapolis For Brother

Will Z Aleder of near Kingston traveled to Indianapolis today to bring his brother Edward home from St. Vincent Hospital where he had been treated for two weeks. Mrs. John Bruce guests of relatives in Westport. Anna Travis and son Albert spent the day with kin in Shelbyville. Joseph Clemons, Williamstown merchant, made a business trip to the city this morning. Jacob Manuel, at New Castle, is at Westport for a week with relatives. J P Scott of the local Y M C A spoke at meetings in Marion and at factories in the convention city yesterday noon.

Will Z Aleder Kingston Indianapolis Edward St. Vincent Hospital Anna Travis Albert Shelbyville Joseph Clemons Williamstown Jacob Manuel New Castle Westport J. P. Scott Marion

Harness maker injured at Apple Gate livery barn elevator

Jacob Haas, a noted harness dealer, was hurt when caught beneath a lowering elevator at the Apple gate Parker livery barn during a sale. Mr Keas, present at the sale, received cuts and bruises with no broken bones. No serious damage expected.

Jacob Haas Applegate & Parker Mr. Haas Keas

Elks Dinner Dance Set for Tuesday Night

The Elks dinner and dance will be held Tuesday evening November 28 at the club rooms. The annual Thanksgiving festivities attract many out of town guests. Raymond Magee Van Woodfill and Herbert Flunter serve as the committee in charge. The Pryall four-niece orchestra from Indianapolis will perform popular dance airs.

Elks Raymond Magee van Woodfill Herbert Flunter Indhoree Pryall Indianapolis

Kingston Independent Club Hosts Oyster Supper Evening

Kingston Independent Club members entertained husbands and friends at an elaborate oyster supper in Community Hall last evening. Thirty two covers were set. Mrs. Fannie Campbell contributed readings. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ed Hamilton on Thursday December 14.

Kingston Independent Club Community Hall Fannie Campbell Ed Hamilton

Local girls attend Indianapolis house party

Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Woodfill Eleanor Miller Kathleen Sanders and Eleanor Meek traveled to Indianapolis this morning to attend a house party hosted by Miss Margaret Alice Lowe at her parents home Mr and Mrs A J Lowe. They expect to return home tomorrow evening.

Margaret Elizabeth Woodfill Eleanor Miller Kathleen Sanders Eleanor Meek Indianapolis Margaret Alice Lowe A. J. Lowe

Polk Sanitary Ltd officials dine with Eubiah P House today

At a dinner event in Polk, officials of Polk Sanitary Ltd. gathered with Eubiah P House to discuss company matters and partnerships. The meeting highlighted ongoing operations and potential collaborations within the sanitation sector.

Polk Sanitary Ltd. Company Eubiah P House

Williamstown Infant dies. funeral set tomorrow at Church of God

Charles Mervin, eight months old, son of Mr and Mrs John Moutton Jr of Williamstown, died shortly before noon after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 oclock tomorrow afternoon at the Church of God in Williamstown, with burial in Layton Cemetery.

Charles Mervin John Moutton, Jr Williamstown Church of God Layton Cemetery

Luncheon notes and marriages in town society

Reports from the noon Tri Kappas luncheon at Miss Bright Emmett's West Main home, a 1 pm marriage at Baptist parsonage for Harry A. Tucker and Ruth F. Richards, and Westport and Letts residents. Also Minnehaha Club news, a Daily Bible Class sale, and a First M. E. Church missionary tea with officer elections and program details. Census Bureau gives January 1 1917 population at 102,826,309 in the U S with possessions.

Tri Kappas Bright Emmett West Main Street Baptist Parsonage C. B. Jones Harry A. Tucker Westport Letts M. E Erma Helen Katz Ira Bird Edgar Osting Helen Clark Clyde Blackard Mises Kutz Soe Census Bureau Washington United States

Remarkable Stomach Cure from Chamberlains Tablets

A Virginia customer with severe stomach trouble was sent to hospital and given up. After using Chamberlains Tablets, he recovered completely and now weighs 175 pounds. A. K. Williams of Independence reports the patient’s turnaround and notes the remedy is obtainable everywhere.

A. K. Williams Independence Williams Chamberlain

Notice of Administration for Edwin S Porter Estate

The judge appoints WILL H PORTER as Executor of the Edwin S Porter estate in Decatur County Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. GODDARD CRAIG attorneys notice dated November 14 1916.

Circuit Court Decatur County State of Indiana Edwin S. Porter Will H. Porter Goddard

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Chris Link Paul Allen J. E. Nicely Pillsbury Kessing Bros Elizabeth Knowles D. G. Douthit Baby J. W. Tucker Lora S. N. Patterson Eura Morgan John Overmyer North Vernon Ben Wahman Oldenburg Roy Shreve Lima Marie Wittenberg Reformer Bachelors’ Club Robert Scott Myron Donnell Eagles’ Hall Willard Orchestra J. Bathrop Elizabeth John Shannon Harry Lathrop Nelle Lathrop Carl Brown Ed M. Hamilton Matt Meek Scott Murphy Elizabeth Logan Florica So. Ry Jacksonville Ga—G.s Lv.Cincinnnnati Florida John Bruce Tere Charles Dowdle Minnehaha Club Robert Miller Ralph Davis Carrie Lawson Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church North Michigan’ ‘Avenue A. Homer Jordan Walter Koenigkramer Florine Tillson Locke Bracken Ralston Gray Gkg Morrison Eleanora Belle Miss Maria Coy Queen Esther Circle Frank Sefton Princeton
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