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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1920
Page
4
The Greensboro newspaper lists subscription prices with Indiana rates at 2.00 per year and outside Indiana at 2.50, payable in advance. Published by Braden & Hancock Arensburg Indiana, printed on West Main Street, with American Press Assn. affiliation.
The article notes Rev. James B. Lathrop and his daughter will attend a 6 pm birthday dinner at 531 N Broadway hosted by Mr and Mrs John S Shannon. Indiana polis native Mrs. F E Gavin joins him for much of the day. his grandson from DePauw returns for the dinner.
The Progress Club gathered yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Throp of Kingston for a Thanksgiving program. Miss Lillian Hamilton presented a history of Thanksgiving while Miss Emma Donnell shared travel experiences from an ocean voyage and announced she will report on her trip December 13. Refreshments were served during a social hour, and Miss Alice Peery attended as a guest.
E J Ryan has returned to his Indianapolis home after cataract surgery at Robert Long Hospital. He remains indoors due to light sensitivity while doctors expect full vision once bandages are removed.
John W. White and Margaret Oliphant et al. face an action on account demanding $200. defendants file an answer in two paragraphs and a cross complaint. An appraisal in the estate of David Rutherford schedules an inheritance tax hearing for December 18, and in the estate of Larilda Smiley an appraiser files an inheritance tax report for hearing December 1.
Secretary of State Ed Jackson of Lafayette marries Ida Pearce of Indianapolis last night at the bride’s home. Mrs Jackson is an editor of the World Call published by the Christian Church mission group. The couple each have two daughters.
Arminta K. Becker sells to Frank J. Laudig a city lot for 2500 dollars. Nean M. Hazelrigg transfers three city lots to Frank C. Hazelrigg. Hattie E. Newsom conveys 6 acres in Adams township to David Ramer for 1200 dollars.
John Jones and Minnie and Emma Jones of Burney visited Seymour relatives on Sunday. Mrs. John Abbott rode to Indianapolis this morning. Mrs. Thomas Burke and Mrs. Ben Brown toured Cincinnati today. Clifford Adams of Winton Place Cincinnati will arrive Thursday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs George Adams. Judge Henry C. Fose aged 84 died in Richmond after a long bench career on the supreme court. Garnett D. Sparks and wife now reside in Tampa Florida and ask the News be sent to 293 South Boulevard. They report fine weather with abundant straw r3 and garden truck on the market.
D. A. Tucker and wife of Lynn Haven Florida report visits to California incl San Diego sights and military sites. The letter to the Lynn Haven Citizen recounts Gov Cox speeches, wartime ships, Fremont flag history, and local landmarks with personal well wishes to Mrs. Roth and family.
Next week from November 29 to December 4 is set apart for the Near East Relief appeal aiding Armenia. Pap Thomas Post 1138 W R C of Decatur county leads the drive with Mrs. Winona Diewert in charge and the U A R hall open all week to collect good warm clothing.
Mr and Mrs Lon Roszell spent Thanksgiving morning in Newpoint with Davis relatives. Mrs Martha Keith and Mrs Perry Chattan of Westport were in town. Ralph Anderson and John Kelly of Alert went hunting in Arkansas. Wayne Beggs ill with pneumonia improves. Miss Helen Keith and Miss Wilma Herndon of Letts visited Westport. A Kiwanis club organized in Columbus with 58 charter members led by director Clancy D Cook. Nellie Browning Lathrop will be in Greensburg Saturday the 27th to visit Rev Lathrop and family. George S Littell and Frank Talkington visited Indianapolis and Waynesburg respectively. Charles Alexander returned from Cincinnati with his sister moving south of town. Miss Rebecca Daily home from missionary addresses in Ohio Indiana Michigan. C B Williams of Carlisle Ky visiting daughter Mrs H W Haughey and Mrs O S Clay of Waldron. Dr G W Burroughs of Westport to Natchez Miss for winter with daughter. A fine eight pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Charles Johnston west of Adams Sunday. Miss Marie Stott of Batesville visiting parents at Clarksburg.
For sale a well built seven room frame residence with 1 to 2 acres of ground on East Main Street. Habig Agency lists the property and directs inquiries to a local real estate office.
A Batesville county fish and game club was organized last week with attendees from Sunman Milan Versailles and Brookville. Dr Vincent Everett Austin Carl Smith Kassendick A E Bodine spoke as the group plans a December 9 farmers institute and a speaker from Brookville.
The local post office urges secure wrapping plain addressing and mailing early for Christmas parcels. Do not wait to mail gifts to far states as late delivery is unlikely. Mark long shipments Not to be opened until Christmas to ensure delivery on Christmas morning. The office anticipates a rush and asks public cooperation to avoid delays.
Ten witnesses from the southwestern part of the county testified before the Grand Jury today. Frank Harvey was sent to Chicago this morning by telegram about his daughter Mrs. Pearl Bainbridge being seriously ill. He departed on the 10 38 train. A protracted meeting opens Sunday at Burney Methodist Church with Rev. laHue assisted by evangelist Rev. Baker from Indianapolis. J Frank Hamilton and daughter Leona of Westport visited this afternoon. his mother who fractured her hip Saturday at Cicely is improving at age 74.
James A. Wilson 84 died at granddaughter’s home in Indianapolis after living in Adams for 17 years and Portland for two. Service at Methodist church followed by burial in Adams. Survived by son Frank of Paris and daughter Belle Goodnasture of Sandusky. grandfather of William L. Baxter killed at Cantigny May 28, 1918. Both soldiers served thirteen months.
Clifford Ray of Indianapolis former resident of this county died at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis after a five day illness of mastoid trouble. He leaves a widow two children Alice and Mildred a father Emmet Ray two sisters Mrs Oron Patton and Mrs Ed Parker a brother Cort Ray the mother and sister Elsie preceded him to the Great Beyond Funeral services will be held at his home in Indianapolis Saturday at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev W H Reynolds former Liberty pastor.
The county convention of the Christian churches of Decatur County meets at St. Paul on Monday November 29 at 9 45 am with eight churches represented from St. Paul Adams Milford Waynesburg Westport Greensburg Newpoint and Clarksburg. Local leaders A T Shew J R Crawley John C Barbe B H Kirby of Greensburg J T McCullough of Westport and Miss Mabel Diewert of Clarksburg are on the program and state workers will speak. A noon luncheon will be served.
Dr. W. M. Whitsitt preached at New Salem M. E. church near Batesville last Wednesday evening. A large crowd attended and new interest was shown. The meeting helped raise 125 dollars for the church budget and provided a favorable shower for Rev. Crane with many gifts and food.
Moody Covert of Chicago informs of the death of his aunt Mrs Gertie Abbott born on Central avenue Library Square 76 years ago. She was sister to the late Mrs C A Covert and leaves a daughter Amy Abbott.
Mrs. W. H. Isgrigg traveled to Pontiac Michigan to be with her son Isaac J. Isgrige the well known contractor who has been ill for a week with bronchial pneumonia. Word from Pontiac says he is improving today.
Announcement of the marriage of Nellie McElroy of Covington Kentucky to Orloff Knarr formerly of this city. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of Rev H C Bunyan Latonia Kentucky on Wednesday evening November 24 1920.
Westport High students held an indoor fair in the school hall on Wednesday night and cleared 117 dollars. The funds will be used to better equip the school.
In a two overtime curtain raiser at the Y last night Greensburg High School second team lost 26 to 20 to Burney High School. The Blue Ridge Independents defeated the YMCA lineup 22 to 11 as overman and Strasburger starred for Greensburg while Calender and Alexander scored in the second half and overtime. Tonight Greensburg regualrs face Columbus in a bid to avenge an earlier defeat.
Guy Fulton of this city was badly hurt yesterday morning when a double barrel shotgun in the hands of companion George Smith discharged accidentally. The shot struck Fulton in the left leg and abdomen but the wound is not serious. The three hunters, including Walter Sanders, had begun a rabbit hunt on the Misner farm four miles south of town when the incident happened. Dr. Bentle treated Fulton who works at Garland Milling Company and will miss several days of work.
George Brickler aged 75 a Civil War veteran died at his Clarksburg home at 10 this morning after a two day illness. He was stricken last Thursday. Funeral at his residence Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Survived by widow two sons Edward of Clarksburg and Joseph in the west and four daughters Mrs Walter Brodie Mrs N Echer Mrs Frank Humphrey and Mrs William Angle.
Rev F Z Burkette of St Louis reports his 84 year old father was killed by an automobile at his Dayton Ohio home. Burkette's brother drowned while preaching here three years ago as Rev Burkette preached the funeral of a man named Burkette in St Louis.
Rev Babb of Manchester D filled his regular appointments at the Up ton Christian church at Alert Sunday morning and evening. Frank Reed and family of Lawrence moved yesterday to property on West Washington he recently purchased. Mrs Etta Forkner has been guest of her parents since Wednesday. Mrs Forkner is book keeper for the Johny Pierce Sales Company of Hope.
James S. Zoller was stricken Wednesday evening at his East Main street home and remains in critical condition. He had just moved into the new residence this week after a period of failing health.
Henry and Isie Brune transfer a city lot to Steve and Olivia Stier for two thousand dollars.
About 500 fans watched Greensburg overpower Ripley County at Batesville fair ground. The Greensburg five used tight defense in the first half and surged ahead in the second period led by Wilson and Nation. Coach Gus Eckel demonstrated strong bench depth as Madison visits next Saturday for a key Legion match. Mitch ell's Midgets were the curtain raiser.
In Versailles Indiana on November 26 Dale Dorsett ten was rescued after falling through boards into an unused cistern. His pet dog led his brother to the danger and the boy was pulled out with help from his mother and two ropes. He was nearly exhausted but saved.
Chief of Police Meck and officers Grinstead and Robbins responded to a call at Rudolph Bair’s East Central Avenue home last night. Mr and Mrs Bair had just returned from a visit and found their silverware missing. Police located the items in the folding bed where another family member had placed them during the absence.
Clifford G. Askin of Indianapolis sent the first contribution to the million dollar community chest for charitable enterprises. Askin, a well known undertaker, was raised at Forest Hill Decatur County and is the son of the late Geo. Askin.
Miss Bess Brown, sister of Tiss Loretta Brown a ticket clerk for the Big Four Railroad, married Louis Shultz at Guardian Angel church in Cedar Grove Franklin county yesterday morning at eight. The bride is well known locally and receives many congratulations.
Mrs. Joseph Patterson of West Sheridan street learned of the death of her 65 year old niece Mrs. Josie Stewart who died Wednesday at her daughter Mrs. Myers home in Lebanon after a long paralysis illness. She was born Josie Johnston near Columbus Indiana and is survived by son Thomas Stewart of Chicago and her Lebanon daughter.
In the guardianship of Joseph Pruess and Marie Pruess the court reports the sale of real estate to Eber J Oldham and Florence I Oldham for 955 dollars in cash. Deed tendered, approved and ordered delivered by the court Mt Oh.
Mary Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs King of four miles north port, died Wednesday. The funeral was at 10 o'clock with Rev. Fred Young officiating. Parents and two sisters survive.
The Board announces openings in various departments as it seeks qualified applicants. Positions include analyst and specialist roles with competitive wages and benefits. Applications accepted through the month with review by a dedicated hiring panel.
The fragment suggests a headline about a New State initiative or effort affecting merchants and sky related commerce or events, but the readable text is incomplete leaving key names places and dates unclear for a full summary. Further readable details would enable a precise card.
Miss Rebecca Mow and Miss Edith Higgs are staying at Eastman's hospital for a week of rest and recovery. Their visit marks a brief respite for the pair while under medical care and observation.
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