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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1923

Page

2

Greensburg men linked to illicit liquor sale foiled by troopers

Ben Goldschmidt fled a farm near Mechanicsburg after officers, aided by Sandusky and McCoy horse thief detectives, interrupted a planned sale of white mule. Two Greensburg men accompanied by local guards were ready to purchase when arrest occurred. Goldschmidt escaped a back room through a closet to the street, with a jug of white mule seized as evidence.

Ben Goldschmidt Myron Freeland Mechanicsburg Goldschmidt Sandusky and McCoy Greensburg McCoy H. T.D. A Sandusky Flint Gollidschnidt Albert Goldschmidt Godschmidt

Local basketball doubleheader ends with Morgantown win and Colonials over Kid Perrods

Morgantown Independents fall to the Y M C A team 46 to 41 in a fast, clean game led by Nash with nine field goals for Morgantown while Ralph Marlowe leads Columbus with twelve. In a curtain raiser, the Columbus Colonials defeat the Kid Perrods 27 to something a. officials note strong sportsmanship throughout.

Morgantown Independents Morgantown Marlowe Brothers Greensburg Hickey Nash Ralph Marlowe Shelbyville Elks R. Marlowe Hickey Palmer Isa Walker C C. Marlowe Palmer Howe Walker C. C. Richey Columbus Colonials Kid Perrods Doseboa

Mrs Elias Jackson Dies at 37 in Letts

Mrs Elias Jackson aged 37 died at her Letts home at 4 45 PM yesterday after a lingering lung illness. Born in Decatur County she lived there her whole life and belonged to Mt Aerie Baptist Church. Surviving are husband Marshall Storms father and step mother three brothers Frank Chi and all Storms of Letts area funeral at Mt Aerie Baptist Church Sunday at 2 PM burial in Mt Aerie Cemetery Rev Atkinson to officiate

Elias Jackson Letts Frank Chi All Storms Mt. Aerie Baptist Church Rev. Atkinson Mt. Aerie Cemetery

Indiana Licenses Good For 3635 Days And River Duck Rules

Indiana resident hunting and fishing licenses are valid for 3635 days and the day of issue counts. New licenses bear 4923 printed across the face, prompting confusion that they expire September 30. For river ducks along the Ohio, residents must also obtain a Kentucky non resident license costing $7.50.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana George N. Mannfeld Fish and Game Division State Conservation Department Mannfeld Kentucky

Delegation Heads to Richmond Otter Ross Conference

Five days under Clarence Howe of the M C A depart for Richmond to attend the Otter Ross Conference, running from today through Sunday. The party includes Raymond Day, Lowell McGraw, Vergil McAllister, a Bantusky representative, and a Jackson township high school representative. Mr and Mrs Henry King and Mr and Mrs Paul King of Shelbyville visit relatives in Westport for several days.

Clarence Howe M.C. A Richmond Raymond Day Lowell KcGraw Vergil McAllister Bantusky Jackson Township High School Henry King Paul King Shelbyville Westport

Auto mishap injures two near Eaton Ohio

John Blackmore and Dan McCoy were slightly injured in a head on collision near Eaton Ohio yesterday evening. Both were in a Ford coupe returning home from Ohio when another Ford coupe blinded by lights struck them. The wreck sent their car off the road and left all three drivers with minor head cuts.

John Blackmore Dan McCoy Eaton Ohio Blackmore McCoy

Lester Buchanan Held After Petit Larceny Charge

Lester Buchanan a 15 year old youth from near Adams was jailed Wednesday after noon charged with petit larceny. He was driving a Polk creamery wagon when he allegedly took tools at the home of Lewis Lines. Arrest by members of the Horse Thief Detective Association. youth remained in jail over.

Lester Buchanan Buchanan Charlies Buchanan Rushville Polk Lewis Lines Horse Thief Detective Association

Indiana Ohio and Kentucky Rehab Body Names Leaders

Dr. C. R. Bird named vice chairman for rehabilitation in Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. Other appointees include Dr. L. D. Carter and Dr. T. Victor Keene of Indianapolis along with Chas. A. Hunt Jeffersonville Dr. C. A. Cooper Carmel Earl R. Baker Bedford Leo T. Mulva Whiting William P. Simmonds Mallon and Thos J. O'Reilly of Indianapolis. area appointments announced.

Charles R. Bird American Legion Department of William P. Simmonds Mallon Thos J. O'Reilly Indianapolis Ind

Albert Whiteford’s Morning Visit to Tawrenceburg

Albert Whiteford went to Tawrenceburg this morning for a greeting visit. The report notes a casual call and brief local engagement with residents.

Albert Whiteford Tawrenceburg Morniing

Lutheran Brotherhood Annual Event Draws Crowd in Napoleon

Roy C. Kanouse entertained a large audience at the Napoleon school building after a Thanksgiving dinner hosted by the Lutheran Brotherhood. His monologue impersonating "Gosh" lasted over thirty minutes, eliciting loud laughter and applause as the community enjoyed a bountiful meal served by the men. E. H. Lehlmer presided. Greensburg attendees included Roy C. Kanouse and Ecw. J. Hancovk families.

Roy C. Kanouse Napoleon School Brotherhood of the Lutheran Church Mr. Kanouse Gosh E. H. Lehlmer Greensburg Ecw. J. Hancovk

Jeffersonville Pen Ceases to Exist Ends Era of Prison

The Indiana reformatory at Jeffersonville closed today as the last carload of equipment and 49 prisoners were moved to Pendleton. Colgate & Company will make soap in the plant, ending the 108 year-old Indiana State Prison lineage founded in 185? and moved to Jeffersonville in 1864, then renamed in 1897.

Jeffersonvile Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville Reformatory Pendleton Colgate & Company Indiana State Prison South Abeffersonville

Horace Cattle Breeder Honored by Indianapolis Bank

W S Robbins of Horace named director of Meridian Street State Bank set to open at new headquarters Saturday in the North Meridian Street business district. Robbins elected president of the Meridian Bond and Mortgage Company overseeing bond real estate and insurance operations. A Robbins photo ran in an Indianapolis Star advertisement.

Horace Indianapolis Bank Bond Company W. S. Robbins Meridian Street State Bank North Meridian Street Robbins Meridian Bond and Mortgage Company

Mrs. Cumback Dies in California

Rebecca Lugenbell informed Miss Mary Cumback of the death of Mrs. Will E. Cumback in Oakland California on Sunday after years of ill health. Her husband, raised in this city, is widely known. The couple had been married Lik Yours.

Rebecca Lugenbell Mary Cumback Will E. Cumback Oakland Calif

Bilbys Move to Muncie in Early Years Listing

Mr and Mrs Howard Bilby of Muncie are identified in a brief listing of residents. The item notes their relocation or association with the city during earlier years. Names and place are emphasized, with a concise family notation.

Mrc Howard Bilby Muncie

Tenant Raided by Police on Wednesday Move Notice Served

Official notice to move was served on the Goldschmidt family by Myron Freeland owner of the farm. Police raided the Goldschmidt home Wednesday evening finding a white mule. Ben Goldschmidt escaped during the search. Albert Goldschmidt denies involvement with the mule and claims his father paid the rent.

Myron Freeland Goldschmidt Myron Freeland Goldschmidts Ben Goldschmidt Albert Albert Goldschmidt

Rugby teen killed in hunting accident by friend near Rugby

Dallas McKinney, 17, of Rugby, was accidentally shot by Robert Stewart, 17, while rabbit hunting near Charles Galbraith’s land. McKinney stepped in front as Stewart fired. he died within minutes. McKinney had been working in Indianapolis and was on vacation visiting his parents.

Dallas McKinney Loie McKinney Rugby Indianapolis Robert Stewart Charles Galbraith Stewart McKinney Galbraith B. F. Dudding Hope The Hope High School

Radio pioneer Gregory tests single tube receiving set

Gregory, a radio engineer from UT, reports a discovery that promises changing the radio industry. His one tube receiver works without reflex, reaches distant stations like San Antonio and Havana, uses six volts on the plate circuit, and cuts B battery costs significantly.

UT. Orrarr Lasat Gregory San Antonio Texas Havana Cuba Mr. Gregory

Dr Humes Says Patient Not Fit To Leave At This Time

Oral McIntyre remains in Indianapolis hospital under treatment by Dr Humes. The physician says he is not yet fit to leave and will be returned to appear in the fire case when able. McIntyre was arrested after evidence from the state fire marshal and John Boyl plus an alleged confession tying him to thirteen fires. he was released on bond and taken to hospital for observation amid concerns about his mental state.

Oral McIntyre Indianapolis Humes McIntyre John Boyl Ty McIntyre Bend Land

Investors Buy Big Stake in Governor’s Farm Venture

About a year and a half earlier an effort to sell stock in Governor Warren T. McCray’s McCray Farms Company occurred. Reports say conservative investors purchased shares including a well known man of means who took 10000 dollars, a sum tied to what is now seen as an unlikely value.

Warren T. McCray McCray Farms Company

Deceased Plaintiff Dismisses Earls Divorce Suit

Attorneys for the deceased Belle Earls file to dismiss a divorce suit against John Earls in circuit court. The dismissal ends the case on the day of the plaintiff’s death, prompting the release of Earls from two assault and battery charges previously pending.

Belle Earls John Earls Circuit Court Earls

Death of Mrs. Lucinda Nicely in Middletown

After more than four months of illness from multiple diseases, Mrs. Lucinda Jane Nicely aged 75 years nine months four days, wife of James A. Nicely, died at home in Middletown Thursday night. Funeral services will be held at Waldron M E church at 10 a m Sunday with Rev. R O Pearson officiating. Burial will be in Moscow cemetery.

Lucinda Jane Nicely James A. Nicely Middletown Waldron M. E R. O. Pearson Moscow Eter Y

Fragmented Local Item Incomplete Read

Readable fragments describe an alley incident in the city but exact actions, entities, and outcomes are unclear from the damaged text.

County Commissioners Close Current Term at December Meeting

The county board holds its final regular monthly meeting of the present term. A special meeting is set for December 22 to wrap up year end business and contracts. Charles P. Johnson’s term ends January 1 and new commissioner-elect William Bowlby will join the board.

Board of Commissioners Charles P. Johnson Wm. Bowlby

Elizabeth Wolfe Undergoes Tonsil Operation in Indianapolis

Elizabeth Wolfe daughter of Carl Wolfe of St Paul underwent a tonsil removal procedure today at St Vincent's Respites in Indianapolis.

Elizabeth Wolfe BBC Carl Wolfe St. Paul St. Vincent's Indianapolis

McCray Indicted in Marion County Embezzlement Case

Governor Warren McCray faces eight indictments totaling 191 counts for embezzlement larceny and forged notes tied to the state board of agriculture and Kentland banks. Sheriff Snider vows no formal arrest as Republican leaders plan to meet to respond to the charges.

Snider Marion County United Press Indianapolis Dec. J Warren 'T. McCray Erand Ute Indiana McCray Grand Jury Clyde A. Walb State ‘Committee Walb Republican State Committee Marion County Grand Jury State Supreme Court Marion County Criminal Court State Board of Agriculture Discount and Deposit Bank Kentland State Board of Agriculture and

Platts Corner Church Services and Weekend Visits

Rev J C Nicholson held regular services Sunday and Sunday night. Riley Himelick and wife, Bert Holcomb and families visited Dan Holcomb and wife. John W Holcomb and family from Greensburg and Sumner Pierce with wife from Westport visited Carney Robbins and wife. Mrs Jennie Lane ill. Frank Diekhoff visiting home folks. Jake Starkey very poorly.

J. C. Nicholson Riley Himelick John Roberts Bert Holcomb John W. Holcomb Greensburg Dan Holcomb Riley ‘Tucker Indianapolis Sumner Pierce Westport Carney Robbins Jennie Lane Frank Diekhoff Jake Starkey

Golden wedding invitation to Stubbs’ anniversary

Miss Kate Dickerson and Miss Dora Dickerson of this city have been invited to the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harvey Stubbs at their Shelbyville home on December 11.

Kate Dora Dickerson Harvey Stubbs Shelbyville

Local Battery Shop Proprietor Faces Foreclosure Complaint

Earl Van Ness, owner of a battery shop, fled a complaint this morning seeking foreclosure against George C. Reed for $35.00 in the clerk’s office.

Earl ‘van Ness George C. Reed

Anderson Waits Wedding Celebrates European Bride

The Waits home in Lafayette hosted the wedding of Miss Alice Waits to Victor Anderson of Copenhagen Denmark on Friday at 3 pm. The ceremony drew twenty five relatives and friends with nut brown crepe dress, buffet luncheon, and a green cream motif. The couple will reside in Chicago where Mr Anderson works for Swift Packing Company.

Charles Jefferson Waits Lafayette Alice Victor Anderson Copenhagen Denmark Loretta Brown Edna Collicott Reba Smith Briggs Chicago Anderson Swift Packing Company South America

Ursula May Agnew Dies at Grandfather’s Home at Sardinia

Ursula May Agnew aged 3, daughter of Raymond Agnew of Indianapolis, died at 7 this morning at her grandfather Elmer Agnew’s home near Sardinia. Her mother died about a year ago. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Sardinia U Church. Burial in Wesley Cemetery.

Ursula May Agnew Raymond Agnew Indianapolis Elmer Agnew Sardinia Sardinia U Wesley Cemetery

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Horsethief’ Detective “Association Iit Legion Hall State Odd Fellows Home C. G. Rondarmel Taylor Meek James de Prez Braden Blectwood Kid ‘Kamps Hyirg Eitae Jackeon Mt. Aerie Adams C. R. Bird Lutheran Brotherhood Napoleon Curtis Wasson Cumback California Republican Party William Bay Hawaiian Islands Uncle Sam Richard Ray William Ray United States Army Honolulu William Platts Corner
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