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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
2
A Greensburg writer reads a published essay on cheerful living urging readers to live fully today, seek simple pleasures, and cultivate happiness from within. It praises humor, resilience, and open-hearted nature as keys to health, success, and lasting joy.
At the church annual meeting officers for the coming year were elected. Trustees include Lewis Bower and Hugh Taylor as missionary treasurer. Clerks are Verna McGee. Ushers named Albert Hahn Charles McIntyre Omer Warteke Leotard Rathburn and Elmer Campbell. Music committee lists Minnie Porter Lucy Garver Verna McGee. Sunday School officers include Herbert West general supervisor Earl Woodward adult Nettie Stone intermediate Lidia Coton junior Lucy Garver cradle Leone Redington home Mrs. B S White and secretary treasurer Madeline Hall.
E E Arbuckle visits his pet bear Brownie now living in Lafayette Park. He reports Brownie is well cared for and has good quarters. The public admires him though some remain wary as the bear greets old masters and friends with gentle behavior and familiar gestures.
Indianapolis dispatch notes a January request for a special appropriation to pay for gathering Indiana soldiers and sailors records from World War I. Adjutant General Harry B. Smith reports 65,000 WWI records obtained, with full Civil War files aging. a new ten-drawer World War I index plus life-loss records from Washington will demand extensive storage and public support.
Two coal cars derailed on a Big Four freight near Waldron at 7 30 last night and tied up traffic for hours. A broken arch bar caused the pileup. Wrecking crews removed wreckage while a passenger No 33 detoured via Shirley and the Peoria Eastern to Indianapolis. John Barnett of Cincinnati injured by a swinging hook. Dr Tindall treated him.
Miss Dora Hurst daughter of Joseph Hurst of St Paul resigns from a St Paul bank to take a similar post in Shelbyville. The move involves relocation and a transfer to a neighboring city work post.
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P elected officers for the first half of 1921 and reported 675 members. Wayne Ainsworth won outer guard honors and is poised for high office. New officers include B H Kirby C C Philip Stapp W C O J Butler Prelate Will Littell M of W C R Howe K of R and S Wm Swails M of F Robert Woodfill M of E L D Dobyns Trustee. A committee of eight to attend the Columbus district meeting was named.
Mrs. J. A. Cox reports her brother Ed Flora, injured in a Terre Haute elevator fall, is not fatally harmed. He suffered a sprain and head injury, was unconscious, now listed as recovering in a Terre Haute hospital. his son William will join Mrs. Cox there.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination on January 8, 1921 in Greensburg Indiana for clerk and carrier positions. Six subjects include spelling arithmetic letter writing penmanship copying addresses and reading addresses. Preference in appointment is given to honorably discharged service members and widows and wives of injured soldiers who are not qualified.
Miss Mary Adams of Letts appeared on the program at the Indiana Implement Dealers Association annual banquet in the Claypool hotel. A Indianapolis school of expression graduate, she delivered readings that drew favorable applause. Her father K L Adams served as association president last year.
Richard Lavey, four, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Lavey Wilson Street, fell from a couch breaking his left collar bone. Dr E T Riley attended and reports the boy is doing nicely today.
The Rush circuit court probates the will of Carl Ralston who died near Miley six months ago. The estate is left to his widow and their son Frank Osborne who lives with his grandfather John Osborne near Clarksburg.
Mrs Minnie Brocking has returned to her home in Indianapolis after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Poyl in this city.
About 40 candidates to be initiated December 7 at the Moose Hall Moose Heart. Deputy Grand Regent Mrs Grace Hall from Moose Heart will institute the Lodge. All women paid or wishing to join urged to attend. Lunch will follow initiatory work.
Elmore M. Montfort sued the I and C Traction Co for injuries from crossing interurban tracks at Adams on March 16 1914. The suit went to trial in Decatur Circuit Court where the court directed a verdict for the defendant. The Appellate Court affirmed and Montfort sought a rehearing and Supreme Court review. The Supreme Court sustained Montfort objections to the Appellate Court decision and the case will be retried in Decatur Circuit Court. iM C Jenkins represents the plaintiff with T E Davidson and Joseph R. Morgan for the defense.
Four well known Greensburg taxi drivers James Alcorn Ed Graham Ott Rybolt and Albert Greenstreet formed the Greensburg Taxi Company and received notice from the Big Four railroad granting them exclusive rights to haul passengers to and from the Big Four passenger station. The plan, effective today at noon, allows others to operate only if invited and not to solicit business at the station.
Greensburg will host the largest Christmas concert in years on December 19 at the Methodist church. A 150 voice chorus and local choirs will perform Christmas and oratorio music in an open public program with a silver offering benefiting the Associates Charities.
Mrs. J. W. Doles and her son Lee returned home after attending the death of her nephew Clifford Boyce in Erlanger Kentucky. Boyce worked for a coal company and was killed Monday morning by a gas explosion leaving a wife and two children.
Homer Meek was noted as a business visitor in Indianapolis today. He is known for his active engagements in local commerce and meetings with industry colleagues during the visit.
Senator Harry S. New writes to Indianapolis friends that he will not accept any Cabinet post in President-elect Harding's administration. He says he can better serve the country in his present Senate seat and seeks to be his own successor at the end of his term two years away. As former chairman of the Republican national speakers' bureau, New enjoys Harding's friendship and could have a federal appointment if he wished.
Harry M. Daugherty of Ohio met with Republicans in Washington amid talk that Senators Lodge of Massachusetts and New of Indiana would decline cabinet posts. Daugherty discussed legislation and party policy with leaders while Cabinet slate framing appeared unlikely.
Lone Tree Camp No. 7253 elected officers for the coming term with installation on January 6 and a banquet to follow. Clarence Bottorff serves as Consul and Charles E. Seward as Adviser. M. F. Wamsley is Banker, Will Ehrhardt Clerk, Lon Woodward Trustee, Will Alien Escort, and Delver Melick Sentry. The camp, organized November 24 1899, reports a prosperous career.
Roy Smith aged 18 of near Wabash was arrested in Shelbyville after trying to sell a stolen automobile. He pleaded guilty and received a $100 fine and a sentence of one to fourteen years in the reformatory for stealing the machine from Mr Gottshell, a member of the Logansport police force.
J. C. Ireland, county agent, traveled to Indianapolis this afternoon to join a banquet at the Claypool hotel hosted by the Indiana Implement Dealers Association.
John W. Green, an elderly resident, was injured in a fall while heading to the Big Four station to catch the nine o'clock train home to Westport. He is said to have suffered a recent stroke of paralysis linked to the incident. He has two nephews, Dave and Dallas Green, and other relatives in the city.
A thief robbed the Hubbell's Corner hardware store of John Adler while he was away, taking seventy five dollars in loot and items from the adjoining rooms. He chatted with Rev Phoehl before leaving, then pawned a shot gun at Sunman. A similar man probed Dr Neuforth's Sunman home and fled with a bundled load. a Batesville train sighting failed to locate him.
William Fleetwood aged 85 died suddenly yesterday at 5:30 p m at his daughter Mrs George Shaw’s home near Milroy. He lived in the Williamstown area for 45 years and leaves four sons Alfred Thomas Edward and William and three daughters Mrs Endicott Mrs Smith and Mrs Shaw, a brother and a sister. The funeral will be held at the Williamstown church Saturday at 2 p m with burial in Williams town Cemetery.
Third day of trial in Christian vs. Standard Oil and E. E. Lewis over a Milford gasoline explosion that killed Mrs. Carrie Christian. Plaintiff claims negligence. Standard Oil wins pre emptory instruction, Lewis motion overruled. Witnesses William Christian Ernest Lewis and Gus Barnes testified. jury likely by tomorrow afternoon.
Trustee James E. Mendenhall filed a current report in the matter of George Kennedy which was approved. In the circuit court Thos L Mattox versus Wm A Parker on account is listed as a filed suit. Martha Miller and others sue Luella Robison and others to partition real estate. A jury verdict on November 16 1920 favored Sandy Lewis on his cross complaint and a motion for a new trial was filed. Friends at St Paul heard from Mr and Mrs Fred Metzler who left in November for Src Oh Te aan.
John H. Gentry, reared near Sardinia, is elected county treasurer of Ottawa County and sends a letter to John B. Booth praising Republican gains in Indiana Ohio and Kansas. He urges unity among leaders to tackle national problems, notes Democratic failures, and lauds Mr Hardinge as the man of the hour.
Dr E I Larue former Methodist pastor at Liberty will move to Ajo Arizona with Mrs Larue and her mother for at least six months to aid his health. He will oversee mission work in the border town about 100 miles from Phoenix, a copper milling community of about 2500. Stewart will remain in De Pauw. outcome of his schooling pending.
In Geneva on December 4, Canadian Minister of Justice Charles Doherty introduced an amendment to the League of Nations covenant that would eliminate Article Ten. The measure is expected to be referred to the committee on amendments for consideration.
The marriage of Mrs Grover Em formerly of this city and Redington James occurred in Indianapolis on December first. Rev H H Sheldon East Park M E Church pastor officiated. They will reside at 2702 North Illinois Street Indianapolis.
William S. Coulter transfers a lot in the city to Jethro C. Meek for $550. Kenneth Fugit, son of John B. Fugit of near Letts, traveled from St. Louis to Dayton, Ohio, en route to study the National Cash Register Co. system, employed in St. Louis.
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