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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1916

Page

7

Mrs Arbuckle Returns Home From Rushville Visit

Mrs. Fred Arbuckle went back to Rushville today after visiting her mother Mrs. Charles Sturgis in town.

Fred Arbuckle Rushville Charles Sturgis

Trial date set for Morton Johnson liquor license case

Frank Hamilton and Rollin Turner traveled to Shelbyville for the Johnson case, which questions the legality of a wholesale liquor license. In Downeyville near by, farmer Frank Jowett survived a daylight robbery after placing purchases in his storm front buggy, estimating losses around 12 dollars. The Charles Zoller agency paid Dan McCormick’s fire loss of 265 dollars from a Springfield Fire and Marine insurance claim.

Frank Hamilton Rollin Turner Shelbyville Morton Johnson Johnson Frank Jowett Downeyville Charles Zoller Agency Dan McCormick Springfield Fire and Marine Company

Tulsa Dentist Visits Family For Thanksgiving

Dr. Elmer J. Hamilton of Tulsa Oklahoma spends Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs. R P Hamilton and sister Miss Clara. He is a leading dentist in Tulsa, born and reared there with many friends.

Elmer J. Hamilton Tulsa Okla R. P. Hamilton Clara Elmer

Thanksgiving Holiday Delays The Review Publication

The Review will not publish on Thanksgiving Day following city customs. The office staff will observe the holiday. Local residents and visitors including Riley Tucker, Miriam Christian, Ruth Gronier, and others are noted in Thanksgiving visits. Union services planned at Clarksburg Christian church with Rev. Pone delivering the sermon. News also covers fire loss adjustment, upcoming Business Men's Luncheon, and local visits including Mr and Mrs Gent Rominger and family.

Review Mrs. Riley Tucker Westport John Brodie Clarksburg Union

Odd Fellows Service in Clarksburg With Edison Attraction

At the Clarksburg Odd Fellows Thanksgiving service this afternoon the Edison device provided music by Brazier Kirby of this city. The Edison will also be an attraction at the meeting this evening.

Odd Fellows Clarksburg Edison Brazier Kirby

Mrs Murphy and daughter visit Indianapolis friend

Mrs Alonzo Murphy and her daughter Miss Stella traveled to Indianapolis to visit their friend Mrs Weir. Mrs Murphy will stay a few days with her son Owieht Murphy.

Alonzo Murphy Miss Stella Indianapolis Weir Murphy Owieht Murphy

Miss Geneva Robbins Visits Horace Over Thanksgiving

Miss Geneva Robbins of Central Business College Indianapolis will visit her parents Mr and Mrs John Robbins at Horace during Thanksgiving.

Geneva Robbins Central Business College Indianapolis Mrs John Robbins Horace

Woodfill and Hunter to Spend Winter in Phoenix

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woodfill and Mrs. Hunter depart tomorrow for Phoenix Arizona to spend the winter with Mr. Hunter to follow later, as announced.

Robert Woodfill O] Hunter Phoenix Arizona Mr. Hunter

Miss Vera Alexander Visits Indiana Polis Parents

Miss Vera Alexander of Indiana polis will spend tomorrow with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander at West North Street.

Vera Alexander Indianapolis Charles Alexander West North Stret

Thanksgiving service moved to Spring Hill Presbyterian Church

The service will be held this evening at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church instead of Thanksgiving night, adjusting the observance to fit the new schedule.

Spring Hill Presbyterian Ehineh

Mrs Will Lawson Expected Home From Indianapolis Hospital

Mrs Will Lawson is due to return home Monday after a three week stay in an Indianapolis hospital. Rev Alonzo Murphy and his son Dwight of Indianapolis plan a trip to Ripley county tomorrow for a hunting excursion.

Will Lawson Indianapolis Hospital Alonzo Murphy Dwight Indianapolis Ripley County

Local families plan Thanksgiving visits this weekend

Miss Helen Doles arrives home from Butler College to spend Thanksgiving with her parents Mr and Mrs E E Doles. Mr and Mrs Curtis Elkins travel to Cincinnati to visit their aunt Mrs C M Epply for the holiday. Misses Willa and Jessie Robbins return from Tudor Hall School Indianapolis to remain with their parents east of town over Sunday.

Helen Doles Butler College Mrs E. E. Doles Mrs. Curtis Elkins Cincinnati C. M. Epply Willa Jessie Robbins Tudor Hall School Indianapolis Will H. Robbins

Fire destroys mill in Newpoint. Foreman in ill health

Frank Groves of Napoleon reports Jock Foreman a well known Greensburg former resident in poor health. J J Puttman’s saw mill at Newpoint burned Monday night, discovered around 10 o'clock. Loss is heavy as no insurance was carried. Origin of the blaze unknown.

Frank Groves Napoleon Jock Foreman Foreman Greensburg J. J. Puttman Newpoint Myr. Puttman Elizabeth J. Hart Charles F. Jackson Walter H. Reynolds Presbyterian Parsonage Jackson Miss Hart Telephone Exchange

Batterton Braves to Clash for Y M C A Championship

Tomorrow night at eight o'clock the Batterton Braves meet a picked team from the Business Men's League winner for the championship. Open to the public with no reserve seats and a big crowd expected. Stars of the town will play. the game promises close action and high interest. Also note: Intermediate Study Club meets. Employed Boys' Club gathers Thanksgiving evening. Bible Class Friday night continues "The Bible in the Making" with T E Davidson.

Batterton Braves

Local Visitors Share Time With Relatives Across Town

Mrs. Anna Grover visited Muncie today as guest of her nephew Will Stevens and family. Harry Taggart of Sardinia called on his parents Mr and Mrs Walter A Taggart in Letts. Miss Nellie Hall of Milroy stayed with Mr and Mrs Joe Scott at Whiteland.

Anna Grover Muncie Will Stevens Harry Taggart Sardinia Walter A. Taggart Letts Nellie Hall Milroy Joe Scott Whiteland

Rev Burkette Preaches at Milroy New Christian Church

Rev F Z Burkette delivered a sermon at the new Christian church in Milroy last night, marking the opening religious observance for the congregation and inviting community members to join services.

F. Z. Burkette The New Christian Church Milroy

Local Misses Improve as Thanksgiving Plans Form

Miss Helen Schaffer remains at home on North Franklin Street with illness. Mrs. Raymond Johnston of Indianapolis visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Will Thomas, and Mr. Johnston will stay over Thanksgiving. Miss Margaret Drake on East Central Avenue shows gradual improvement while ill at home.

Helen Schaffer North Franklin Street Raymond Johnston Indianapolis Will Thomas Mr. Johnston Margaret Drake East Central Avenue

Masons Have Fine Time at Clarksburg Last Night

Greensburg Lodge No 24 and eleven members visited Clarksburg to confer the Master’s degree on Prof Ray Kenady. County Auditor J C Parke presided as Worshipful Master. Fraternal speeches followed and the visitors praised the time and hospitality, ending with a fine supper at a city restaurant.

Greensburge Lode No 24 A. M Clarkslurg Ray St. Kenady Jeryve J.C. Parke St €. Doles Barbe George Wirt Homer Campbell Kanouse R. -. Huffman W. JF. Thomas Kenady Clarksburg

Mrs Gettler Mourns Loss Of Two Fine Turkeys

Local note reports Mrs Mary Gettler mourning the loss of two turkeys stolen Monday. County Auditor J C Barre has received the new tax duplicate for 1917. Miss Blanche Snodgrass of North Vernon visits to stay with relatives Mesdames Hatch Dennison and Walingford. Dawson's comedy show continues nightly at Clarksburg drawing crowds. Mrs C J Crews and Mrs E J Hill were in Indianapolis. FLOS Chapman and wife travel to Detroit due to his mother’s death Alma Johnson to visit Miss Lucia Carr. Mrs Ray Moore of Westport visits sister Mrs Earl Taggart at Letts.

Mary Gettler Blanche Snodgrass North Vernon Mesdames Hatch Dennison Walingford Library Square

Boling Brothers Open Drive for Thanksgiving Wild Game

County Treasurer Alvert Boling travels with four brothers to a Franklin county farm to hunt wild game for Thanksgiving. Brothers George and Walter from St Paul join Owen and Elmer of Indianapolis. They will stay with their mother Mrs Hannah Boling at Adams for the holiday feast tomorrow.

Alvert Boling Edee Franklin County George Walter St. Paul Owen Elmer Indianapolis Hannah Boling Adams

Thanksgiving Offering For Associated Charities Sought

The union Thanksgiving service will take an offering for the Associated Charities. Those who wish to give clothing or food may leave items at the church door for distribution. A fine chance to contribute to a worthy cause.

Associated Charities

First Church Evensong To Feature Rev C B Jones

Rev C B Jones to preach at First Church this evening at 7 20. He brings long evangelistic experience and is regarded as an able preacher and pastor. A large crowd is expected for the service and attendees are urged to be present.

Iirst C. B Jones

Car overturns near farm injures two hunters

Wednesday’s Daily reports Joan Larrison and a companion from Newpoint escaped serious injuries after their automobile overturned near the William McCoy farm east of the city. The car, traveling at a fair speed, was said to have lost control. The engine ran as police helped free the pinned men, who suffered bad bruises but were able to drive away in the damaged car.

Joan Larrison Newpoint William McCoy McCoy

George Aldrich Sentenced to 41 Days on Penal Farm

George Aldrich was convicted of intoxication in Mayor's court and ordered to serve 41 days on the penal farm after paying a fine and costs. He will begin serving on Friday morning.

George Aldrich St md Mayor's Court Aldrich

Social notes of Kingston and vicinity social season

Mrs Charles Throp hosted the Progress Club gathering at her Kingston home. Hazel Scott read Life Works of Charles Reade and reviews Cloister and the Hearth by Mrs Dravis. A luncheon followed with guests Mrs Matt Meek and Mrs Will Robison. Nearby events include Elks club dinner dance with 100 covers and Duvall Orchestra from Indianapolis.

Charles Throp Progress Club Kingston Hazel Scott Charles Reade Dravis Matt Meek Will Robison Myron Donnell Elks’ Club Duvall Indianapolis Columbus Rushville Shelbyville Raymond Magee Herbert Hunter van Woodfill

Bold Daylight Robbery At North Broadway Home

Ernest Scripture’s North Broadway residence was entered yesterday afternoon between 4 and 5 o clock and 835 dollars worth of silverware and jewelry stolen. Police have no trace of the culprits as officers comb the area. Mrs Scripture and her husband work at Roberts Restaurant. A separate report notes thefts of two turkeys and petty barn pilfering nearby.

Ernest Scripture North Broadway Scripture Roberts Ton Woodward Woodwards Mary Gettler

Wheat on Toboggan Shocks Chicago Market

Wheat prices dropped sharply on Tuesday in Chicago with futures sliding from 1.73 to 1.60 dollars. Flour dealers and wheat speculators panicked as brokers tried to push prices up without success. Some believed the decline would continue toward 1.50 dollars as the market moved lower again today.

Chicago

Rhodes on program at Rushville K of P meet

John W. Rhodes of Shelbyville and former resident attended the Rushville K of P Lodge meeting Monday night and spoke at the annual roll call. Rhodes, district deputy, urged attendance at the district meeting to be held in Shelbyville December 4.

John W. Rhodes Shelbyville K. of P. Lodge Rushville Rhodes

Visitors and relocations mark Greensburg weekend

C W Tomson returned to Richmond after visiting relatives here with his daughter Mary Margaret. Clyde Elliott and family and Mrs Clay Alexander were guests in Greensburg Saturday. Mrs Belle Kanouse and Claud Graham also visited relatives. The Box Supper hosted by the high school Seniors drew a large crowd, with boxes sold by Earl Gartin and Cecelia Galloway’s "The Queen's Box" fetching $3.00. The event raised $35 for the school with a social, cheerful atmosphere.

C. W. Tomson Richmond Mary Margaret Clyde Elliott Clay Alexander Greensburg Belle Kanouse Claud Graham Indianapolis Milford Frank Kean Geneva L. T. Howell George Christian Lester Cincinnati W. A. Miers Edward Price Schindler Earl Gartin Cecelia Galloway Braden Miers

Polk's day luck in Greensburg and area visitors

Hugh Gilmore drew a fine milch cow valued at 150 dollars at Polk's day in Greensburg. George and Robert Mitchell from near Burney visited Waynesburg. No Sunday school due to coal shortage. Ollie Ketchum delivered a new cook stove to Albert Roberts. Frank Richard and family of Taylorsville visited E S Sims. Earl Robbins and Horace passed through en route to Grammar. Frank Layton visited Wilber Thurston’s family near Hartsville. John Cornelius and wife visited Ed Scott near Rugby. Roy McKelvey helped move Earl Wolfinger from near Zenas to a farm near Alert. Herschel Thurston, ill, now able to be out. Dot Isgrige plastered George Himelick’s store. Miss Mary Anderson returned to Sardinia to resume school. Erva Scott of Partholomew county visited her mother Mrs Margaret Wolfe.

Hugh Gilmore Greensburg Polk Frank Layton Wilber Hartsville John Cornelius Ed Scott Rugby Roy McKelvey Earl Wolfinger Zenas Alert Mary Anderson Sardinia Mabel Thurston Erva Scott Partholomew County Margaret Wolfe

Westport Social Notes Ripple With Visits and Travel

Westport residents mark a busy social period with guests from Elkhart Indianapolis Greensburg and Grammer. Thomas Grayson Sanford Grayson and Claudia visit sister Mrs L T Howell in Burney while Miss Claudia joins family events. Mrs Maud Heavern and Mrs Claire Brengle from Indianapolis stay with Eli Heavern. Frank Skinner and wife relocate from Greensburg.

Thomas Grayson Elkhart Sanford Grayson Claudia L. T. Howell Burney Charles Black North Vernon Henry Porter Maud Heavern Claire Brengle Indianapolis Eli Heavern Wife Sunday

Forty-1 State Report From Japan Inspires Global View

A concise report notes Japan’s role on the world stage, highlighting its influence in global affairs and potential impact on international relations. The piece stresses evolving tensions and economic signals shaping policy perspectives worldwide.

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