Mrs Arbuckle Returns Home From Rushville Visit
Mrs. Fred Arbuckle went back to Rushville today after visiting her mother Mrs. Charles Sturgis in town.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
7
Mrs. Fred Arbuckle went back to Rushville today after visiting her mother Mrs. Charles Sturgis in town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Miss Geneva Robbins of Central Business College Indianapolis will visit her parents Mr and Mrs John Robbins at Horace during Thanksgiving.
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.
Miss Vera Alexander of Indiana polis will spend tomorrow with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Alexander at West North Street.
The service will be held this evening at Spring Hill Presbyterian Church instead of Thanksgiving night, adjusting the observance to fit the new schedule.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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