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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
4
Deputy Sheriff Grover DeMoss escorted William Petty and George Aldrich to Greencastle this morning for sentences of 200 and 41 days respectively on the penal farm.
Miss Mary Ainsworth and her roommate Miss Frances Whatley of Texas arrive from Greencastle this evening to visit Miss Ainsworth's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ainsworth.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hirt left Wednesday for Milroy to spend the remainder of the week as guests of relatives and friends in Milroy as reported by Shelbyville News.
Miss Marie Robbins of near Horace visits with Miss Hazel Jackson at Westport sharing a social call and afternoon hours with friends from the community.
James Elliott, a barber, took a break yesterday afternoon and spent several hours gathering rabbits. He returned after three to four hours with ten cotton tails in tow.
Mrs Alonzo Burton and her children Alva and Elizabeth visited Columbus on Thursday as guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Newbank. James Mc Cracken Jr who accompanied them called on his aunt Mrs R B Garver during the visit.
Mr and Mrs Fred Scearee and son Maurice of Indianapolis were guests yesterday of his parents Mr and Mrs Geuben Scearee on East Washington street.
Mack Lane and Paul Bullard workers at the Maxwell Automobile Factory in Newcastle are visiting with relatives in the Milford neighborhood during a brief home stay.
James Wildman returns from Indianapolis to visit relatives. Funeral services for Miss Cynthia New 18 held at 1 PM and burial in Moore cemetery. She died Wednesday night of pneumonia. survived by parents, three sisters, and many friends. John Martin aged 70 dies after three weeks illness. funeral Sunday 2 PM at Liberty Baptist church, burial in Letts cemetery. widow and two sons survive along with two nearby sisters and two sisters in other towns. Miss Minnie Bowl taken to Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis for operation on a car abscess. several friends express regret. Modern Woodmen report eight voluntary membership applications. W C Ehrhardt named permanent entertainment committee chair. John TD Crooks arrives from Flint for a brief visit and vacation.
John Mansfield, once a Greensburger, has settled into a prominent role as a selling agent for the Dort Motor Company. He appears content with his position, which he assumed several months ago and regards him as a key figure in the firm.
Henry Mozingo, the popular Clinton township trustee, left Wednesday for Buffalo with four other men from Ohio and Indiana invited by a large fertilizing company to visit Buffalo and New York City with all expenses paid.
Clem Ambrose and his son Thomas Ambrose of Anderson visited George Turner and family on North Lincoln street. The Ambrose father and Turner sister in law’s family, aged 88, recently moved from Kentucky to Indiana.
Mrs. R. J. Tate and her son McClure from Indianapolis spent Thanksgiving with sister Mrs. Z. T. Riley and niece Miss Wessie. Mr. Tate, a wheel chair traveler, runs a prosperous news stand at the terminal station. The family once lived in Clinton township.
J. D. Dungan of Indianapolis oversees the Polk Sanitary Milk Depot which is receiving a steady milk supply from six active routes. Harry Ainsworth is rapidly learning the job and will soon master the operations.
Last night the Littlest Rebel screened at the Clarksburg Odd Fellows hall attracting a good crowd. The lodge praises the film as one of the best ever made and thanks Brazier Kirby for the Edison music accompanying the showing.
Carl Stapp of Indianapolis was injured yesterday when a gin burst during a hunt near Batesville. A fragment struck his head and right arm, severely injuring him, but he managed to return home today.
Dr and Mrs Walter Palmer of Indianapolis visit her parents Mr and Mrs E S Fee at Clarksburg. Mr and Mrs Edward Griffiths of Kentucky also stay with the Fees. Dr GO F Welch and family of Westport and Dr John Welch and family of Letts celebrate Thanksgiving in Ripley county with relatives. Frank Holby now on a farm near Elnora was guest of his sisters Miss Lyde Holby and Mrs Hester Thomson yesterday.
Glen Grose of Connersville is visiting relatives and friends in Clarksburg. Eldo Barnes of Shelbyville is the guest of relatives and friends in Milford.
Due to high living costs and stock price increases, Greensburg area blacksmiths will raise horseshoeing charges next Monday. The exact prices will be posted at each shop’s plate.
Mr and Mrs Dan Perry Mrs Catherine Hartman Miss Lillian Russell Mr and Mrs Charles H Johnston and Thomas Johnston were in Indianapolis yesterday and saw Guy Bates Post in his dual role in The Masquerader at the Mural. Mr and Mrs Frank Monfort visited their daughter Miss Anna yesterday.
Miss Anna recently moved into a handsomely appointed suite in an apartment house in Indianapolis, where she hosts friends and enjoys a comfortable home atmosphere.
Horace McDonald, noted Lexington car salesman in Sandusky today, manager of a large business in town, scarcely has time to spare for visits.
Mr and Mrs Dan S Perry marked their twenty third marriage anniversary by attending the Murat Theater yesterday to see The Masquerader.
Mr and Mrs Amos Baxter and their two children returned to Rushville today after visiting her mother Mrs Alice Strassinger at 324 North Jackson Street.
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Green of Manila attended the dance at Eagles Hall last night. Mr and Mrs E A Bellmer of Napoleon spent the day in Indianapolis on business.
Misses Helen Ardery and Isabel Hamilton visit Fremont to spend the weekend with Isabels sister Mrs Inscoe Bailey and family. Wright and Thornburg from Liberty church neighborhood ship thirteen head of fancy Poland China hogs to Howard Harvey of Rushville. Misses Clara and Hettie Hillis and their niece Miss Elizabeth Hillis visit Mr and Mrs Frank McCullough at Burney yesterday.
The Willard orchestra featuring piano saxophone and drums played for a dance hosted by Frank Kline and William Kline at Eagles Hall on Wednesday evening. Many out of town guests attended.
Clarence A. Pierce harnessmaker and Elsie May Ward of Westport were married yesterday by Rev. A. A. Kay, pastor of the Baptist church in Westport. The couple will reside in Westport.
Miss Hazel C Armstrong of Waldr on marries Harold I Heywood of Batavia New York yesterday. The groom a Cornell graduate worked as a traveling salesman for a medicine company. His father is Batavia attorney.
Dr. Harry G. Jones of St Paul and Ermina J. Martin of St Paul, both prominent county youths, were married at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs William Martin on Thursday. They will reside in St Paul.
Nearly thirty couples attended a dance at the Eagles Hall last evening hosted by Alex Levenstein with the Big Time Orchestra providing music. Attendees came from Batesville Rushville Bloomington and Cincinnati to enjoy the event.
Forest R Millikin of Chicago and Frances Thomas of this city secured a marriage license Wednesday afternoon and married soon after at Rev Horace N Spear home on West Broadway. Millikin, a British Government employee, did not reveal his duty. the couple listed Cincinnati as their residence when they appeared here. County Clerk Fraley refused to issue a license.
The article notes a suspected robber base in the 700 block of North Broadway with at least four scare incidents. On Wednesday night two policemen and a citizen chased a suspicious character through Henry Thomson’s yard at 617 North Broadway but the suspect vanished in darkness. Nearby homes on Baumgartner and Cobb faced attempted entries as similar incidents continue in the neighborhood.
Harold Upson of Cincinnati visits West First street resident E M Beck as a guest, with details noting the social arrangement and locality.
Mrs Mollie Snyder of Newpoint is visiting Mr and Mrs William Daily on North Broadway, sharing a social call and friendly exchange in the neighborhood.
Frank Marlin has been named official umpire for the indoor baseball games starting Monday night at the Y. Marlin knows the game and will keep the players on the jump.
Harold McCullough a Clarksburg teacher is visiting with home folks at Westport presenting a friendly local scene and noting his return to familiar surroundings during a brief visit.
Mrs Frances Clarkson and daughters Zelpha and Mary from Westport spent Thanksgiving with relatives at Brewersville. a brief social note reflecting holiday travel and family gatherings.
Miss Jean Perry returns from a visit with friends at Edinburg. Dr. I M Sanders and wife were guests of friends at Columbus yesterday. Mrs. Mary Brown of Fairland visits relatives and friends here for a few days.
Mrs. Martha Rucker visits her sister in law Mrs. W H Bracken at Brookville for a few days. Edward Foley with his wife and three children travel to Shelbyville to visit Newton McCracken and family. Louis Wittenberg and Loren Ket chum return from the Indianapolis School of Pharmacy for vacation. Mr and Mrs Bert Morgan and son Henry stay with Mr and Mrs Ben Mason at St Paul yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Woodfill and their son James Oliver join Mrs Oliver Hunter in leaving yesterday for Phenix Arizona for a family journey marked by travel plans and arrival expectations.
Miss Clara Brown, an English teacher at the local high school, spent Thursday in Noblesville accompanying her brother H. A. Brown on a brief outing.
Clarence Layton, employed in Indianapolis, spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Charles Sturwis of East Central avenue.
Mr and Mrs Louis Zoller and Mr and Mrs T E Davidson are identified as the Thanksgiving genesis of James S Zoller and family in Cincinnati. The brief notice notes the couple names and city, marking the family origin.
Mrs. George M. Thomson and her daughter Mrs. O A McCoy spent yesterday at Adams and attended the Hebron Cemetery Association annual meeting.
Mrs Anna Alexander of Rushville is visiting her daughter Mrs E S Higgs on East Main Street for Thanksgiving and will stay several days.
Miss Mary Ehrhardt and her brother Theodore spent Thanksgiving with their brother Walter and wife at Madison. Miss Mary and Walter helped render music for the dance at Cragmont last night. Miss Gladys Howell of Burney was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Christian Jr. today.
Vern Simmonds of Indianapolis visits his uncle Charles Simmonds, staying as a guest and sharing family time during the visit.
Mrs Thomas Moberly of Indianapolis was the guest of Robbins relatives here yesterday. Mr and Mrs Ed Fisher and Mrs Matilda Johnson are staying with John W Holcomb and family at Westport.
Mrs. Charles R. Howe and her infant were hosted by her uncle James Howe and family in Columbus yesterday.
J. W. Arbuckle of Homer visited today to review the tile business and pursue interest in the Williamstown factory expansion.
Mrs Earl Fromer of Indianapolis was the guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs John W Stout and Mrs Harmon Myers yesterday.
Miss Rena Wilson entertained a small company of friends at her home on South Broadway Tuesday evening with a lively taffy-pull, enjoying the charming social gathering in a cozy setting.
The Epworth League of the Clarksbury M E Church will hold a social gathering this evening at the home of Miss Inez Shumm. The event invites members and friends to welcome attendees with games and light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Ray entertained at their North Broad way home for a Thursday dinner. Mrs Ray’s sister Miss Dorothy Beem, a student in Delaware Ohio, and Norman Tohtommer attended.
The W F M 8S of the Methodist church presents a miniature executive meeting on Friday evening December 8 at 7 30 with Leader Mrs J H Doddridge. Devotions include responsive reading prayer and hymn. The program features Jubilee branch reports The Audience, Jubilee songs by Mrs Locke Bracken, The Jubilee Woman by Miss Anna K Littell, a China leaflet by Miss Josephine Cotton, a Jubilee hymn O Zion Haste, a pantomime by seven girls with soloist, Little Sister College Movement by Miss Kyle, Reading by Mrs J W Ray, Jubilee song by Audience, Tithing by Miss Self and the Christmas offering concluding with hymn No 649.
The Business men defeated the Braves 21 5 20 to claim three straight in the YMCA evening league. Scores show 21 20 21 for the Business men and 21 5 20 for the Braves with a standout tight opener and close third. Seniors plan to form a challengers team as older players eye a comeback. Braves lineup includes Batterton Weaver Lemmon Kendall and Ray while Business men feature Turner Barbe Bracken Scott Russell and Gray.
Fred Rohrer, noted temperance figure and former Berne Witness editor, recalled in a visit to his city, mourns the death of his son Paul who crashed to death in his self-built aeroplane at Berne Indiana. The tragedy follows his earlier battles and a bomb incident at his home.
Miss Bess Power of New Augusta and Miss Mina Vandever of Zionsville attended a social at a West Sheridan street home hosted by Miss Perry. Afternoon needlework and music preceded refreshments at the Greeks. Guests included Misses Millie Applegate Jessie Redington Nettie Stone Florence and Ruth Johnson Myrtle Wetzler Rebecca Lugenbell Minnie Melaughliin and Mrs. Luther Taylor. The Morrison family visited Hartsville for a family dinner at Mrs. Morrison's parents, Mr and Mrs. Thomas Rominger, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Gent Rosermyer of Beech Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wirtz and daughter Lena of Hartsville, Mrs. Lillian Barnaby and daughter Alice, and Clarence Bradley and family near Hartsville.
Miss Addie Shepherd entertained at her North Broadway home yesterday noon for Misses Alice Stewart Donnah Hudson Willamette Barnes Mary Bryden and Martha Eckman of Indianapolis The guests included Golda Howard Mary Helen Stout Madeline Cones Marie Transon Jessie Applegate Elizabeth Dashiell Mabel Parker and Marie Stewart On Wednesday evening Madiline Cones hosted the same group for an informant party.
Mrs. Edward Siling presided as hostess Wednesday afternoon for the Music Study Circle meeting. Serenades and Waltzes was the subject led by Miss Amelia Jackson of Section IT. After the program a light luncheon was served with guests Mrs. Horace Skillman of Colorado and Miss Ruth Bills of Forteville visiting Mrs. H. P. Scott.
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Weymar of 3827 East Main street hosted a family gathering yesterday. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Littell and son Howard of this city and Mrs. Nannie Campbell of North Vernon.
Dr and Mrs Paul Tindall of North Lincoln street hosted last night with Dr Tindall’s brother Carl Tindall and his Shelbyville family as guests at dinner, indicating a family gathering.
A family dinner at the Lambert residence on North Broadway featured Mr. and Mrs. Edward White and their son Paul from Indianapolis, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Flint, J. Hal Hamilton, and O. G. Miller and family, along with the hosts Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Lambert and daughter Sue.
Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson entertained at a family Thanksgiving dinner at her West Main street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Tindall of Shelbyville, the Emmert family, Mrs Margaret Russell and daughter Miss Helen, Miss Kate Emmert, Miss Bright Emmert, Harry Emmert, and Mr and Mrs Emmert Stevenson.
The appellate court reversed the Bartholomew county rulings in Wolf versus Big Four Railway, sending the case back for final settlement. The long fight began in 1907 after Burney Wolk died at Valley Junction Ohio while with a Big Four freight crew. The original suit was filed in Decatur county, moved through Rush and Bartholomew counties, with five jury disagreements before a verdict of 2000 dollars for the plaintiff. Now the higher court orders a new process with costs estimated at 1000 to 1500 dollars.
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