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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana publication notes establish Yue Standard in 1885 printed Fridays from 72 Braden and Hancock with West Main Street offices. Publishers provide Indiana and outside Indiana subscription rates and advance payment terms.
Treasury department notification prevents Greensburg and Indiana banks from supplying gold coins for Christmas gifts. After World War I era calls to ship gold, most coins are not in circulation and banks nationwide are told no allocations will be provided.
Pierre South Dakota reports that many ex service men who have seen Paree are choosing rural life supported by the Land Settlement Plan. Loans of 500 to 10000 enable paying ninety percent of land value and eighty percent of equipment costs. By October 1, 140 veterans had loans and farms with all showing progress. Average loan about 4500 with ten percent personal capital. They farmed 1671 acres of corn 39 per man 685 acres oats 25 per man and 912 acres wheat 36 per man.
Congressman John S Benham weds Miss Bertha C Greemann at the bride’s Batesville home with Rev L A Schreiber officiating. The nurse served in World War I as a Red Cross nurse in France. They will reside in Washington DC as Benham begins his second term March 4 1921.
Forty members of the Men's Bible Class at Shelbyville Sunday school taught by John W. Rhodes enjoyed a rabbit supper Tuesday night. John Miller formerly of Letts and Rollyn Barnes formerly of St. Paul are members of the class.
Ed E. Mobley appointed manager of the local Sugar Creek Creamery Co. station succeeding I. B. Staples and assuming duties today.
Fred Thomas departed this morning for South Bend following a several day stay with his family in the area.
The Indiana state board of accounts unveils a year of recovering over a quarter million dollars in public money. Most sums were repaid by officials after irregularities were found. The report cites widespread mistakes and a cooperative spirit among officers. It notes board savings. criticizes surveyor practices and high per diem charges, urging technical reform and accountability in road and bridge projects.
William G. Oliver of Franklin was sworn in as Indiana State Auditor, succeeding Otto L. Klaus. Oliver, who began work today, attended a Board of Finance meeting that set January 3 as the date to choose state fund depositories.
Night policemen Grinstead and Robbins were informed by Indianapolis police of a 1917 Mormon six touring car stolen from that city. No trace of the vehicle was found after a close local search as surrounding towns report nightly auto thefts to officials.
The Supreme Court reversed the Decatur Circuit Court in Elmore M. Monfort v. Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co. In Indiana. Monfort claimed damages after a runaway horse was frightened by electrified tracks the company allegedly failed to repair as he drove through Adams.
Mrs Loretta Mulray of St Paul who had her left leg amputated below the knee last Sunday at Robert Long hospital in Indianapolis is reported to be getting along remarkably well and may return home in about two weeks.
Rev. John Henry of Kingston will lead Sunday services at Greensburg Presbyterian as the congregation considers calling a pastor Rev. J S E McMichael of Springhill may fill the pulpit temporarily during the transition.
Washington reports figures from the Associated Employers of Indiana on the bricklaying trade. From 1909 to 1920 wages rose 127 percent while output per man fell about 51 percent, pushing the cost of brickwork up dramatically. The Publicity Association blames unions for higher living costs and housing shortages.
In Shelbyville Circuit Court Pearle S Hungerford was granted a divorce from Bettie Hungerford after the court initially refused the complaint. Hungerford filed a cross complaint. Bettie’s name was restored to Bettie Gastineau. Alimony requested was 25000 with reports of a 1500 settlement. Hungerford alleged wife abandonment and repeated absences, with a hat pin incident cited during an automobile ride to a Columbus friend’s home.
The second number of the Newpoint high school lecture course will appear at the Christian church at New Point next Tuesday night. The Merry Musical Maids, a high class musical organization sent out by the Lyceum course will furnish the program.
Archery Welsh of Anderson was a guest of his brother Glanton here today while en route to Los Angeles to spend the winter with his son Richard a prominent business man in the city. He has a daughter in Anderson and another in Indianapolis. The family left Anderson twenty years ago.
G H Pollock of Brooklyn N Y speaks on the subject Millions Now Living Will Never Die at the G A R hall Tuesday December 7 at 7 30 p m. All are welcome seats free now collection remains unspecified
Mr and Mrs Roy Williams of Fast North street are proud parents of a nine pound daughter born early this morning. Mother and baby are reported fine. Miss Von Berg trained nurse is caring for them.
A reflective piece urges continued activity and optimism with age. It cites Holmes on being seventy years young, Emerson on counting years only if there is nothing else to count, and notes a man flourishing at forty fifty and seventy. It stresses maintaining vital organs and avoiding mental ruts while embracing present progress and hopeful future. It ends with a ninety year old grateful for witnessing steam power, cotton gin, telegraph, reaping machine, sewing machine, and telephone developments.
The Public Service Commission extended Greensburg Water Company's rates indefinitely. The rates, first set two years ago, would have expired December 7, 1920, but will remain in effect while the company’s pending rate increase application is considered.
William Layne, manager of the Coca Cola Bottling works branch from Columbus, will close the local head quarters Saturday night. Local trade will be supplied weekly by a Columbus truck. Layne goes to Columbus Monday to be engaged for the winter by the Columbus agency. The branch house will reopen next spring.
The Christian versus Standard Oil Company and E. E. Lewis case resumed this morning in circuit court. About twelve witnesses had testified by press time and the trial was expected to run the rest of the week. Ernest Christian, son of the deceased, testified after noon today as Mrs. Carrie Christian had earlier taken the stand.
After school James Alcorn's Ford axle broke near Charles Barnes farm delaying the trip. Myron Donnell arrived with a vehicle to transport the children into town. The damaged car was brought to a local garage for repairs.
John E. Osborn as executor of John E. Jackson files a petition against James B. Jackson and others to sell sixty acres of land to satisfy debts. Several heirs appear for the defense while Mrs. Herman Miller of Los Angeles visits Milroy relatives for a weekend stay with Mr. and Mrs. B F Stata of St David War.
Mrs. George, a local resident, suffered a stroke yesterday afternoon around 2 o'clock at her East Hendricks Street home. She remains in critical condition and unconscious after being attended at a Christian church banquet by Mrs. Lanham and others.
Chicago dispatch notes that over 900000 seriously undernourished Polish children will receive one daily American food meal in December. The plan aims to reach 1500000 in Poland by January February, funded by 900000 dollars from the American Relief Administration and two dollars per child by Polish committees.
Fred Boyle learns a series of non fatal accidents befalling his family members today. Florine Colglazer of Falls City Ind fell from a chair outside a window and cut herself severely. Minnie Brockweg of Indianapolis reports her husband Dr Brockweg was struck by a street car after returning from a hospital visit. his car was demolished and he suffered multiple injuries but is recovering.
The notice reports Guy B. Russell, formerly a cashier at Farmers' National Bank of Trafalgar Indiana, jailed in Marion County awaiting hearing before US Commissioner Charles W. Moores on embezzlement charges exceeding $4,000. Charles F. McIntyre, another former bank employee, is serving a five year sentence in Atlanta after pleading guilty to a similar count.
The Farlow will contest involves Nathan R. Farlow of Arlington and Philorah A. Rust of Everett who agreed to pay John D. Farlow of near Moscow 5000 in the settlement. The note for 1500 dollars running seven years reduces the share to about 2600 after attorney and witness fees.
G. G. Welsh returned from Lawton Oklahoma where he managed the estate farm of his sister Mrs Clara Martin. The 160 acre property lies six miles east of Lawton with eight oil wells that are 127 feet deep and yield three to five barrels daily at three dollars per barrel, providing a solid income.
A record shows Calvin A Miller transferring a lot in Adams to Fd J Hoffman for a price of $100. The note names the parties and the location but provides no further terms or dates.
Indiana committee of Near East Relief releases V. Vickrey statement showing less than 500000 available to cover one week, with daily income about 11000 while a healthy operation needs 200000 daily. Last winter spent over 30000000. Christmas season calls for liberal donations as refugees face starvation and exposure. WRC collects clothing at G A R hall, last day Saturday.
Chicago December 2 The National Sheep and Wool Bureau of America announced support for Senator Reed Smoot Utah plan to secure a year embargo on wool imports. President Alexander Walker spoke on return from New York with wool conference plans tied to the International Live Stock Exposition. The bureau notes 110 organizations endorse Truth in Fabric bill and cites support from the American Farm Bureau Federation led by J R Howard.
A carload of fat Hampshire hogs entered by J. M. Ballard of Marion Indiana won the grand championship at the International Live Stock Exposition. Ballard’s victory adds to Indiana recognition as a top livestock producer, earning Hoosier stock growers the third of six grand prizes. Purdue captured the champion fat steer and J C Andrews of West Point the fat dairy or fat whatever class prize.
Farmers near St Paul fear not receiving payment for sugar corn sold to a Morgantown cannery after a St Paul factory failed to open. About five thousand dollars is involved in the unsettled transaction.
For sale a well built T room frame residence with 1 to 2 acres on East Main Street. Habig Agency handles the listing.
A reader recalls a Bible class reading and the music received, noting memories of childhood toys and candy boxes. The verse expresses gratitude, faith guiding, and a wish for a united, loving home where they will gather together.
Announcement records the engagement of Miss Frazee daughter of Mr and Mrs Frazee of Connersville to Ston son of Mr and Mrs Ston of this city. The couple celebrated the engagement at the Frazee home in Connersville Sunday at 12 30 PM.
The marriage of Mrs. Lil Kim and William Gartin was solemnized last night at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. I. The newlyweds then went to a furnished home on West Ten Street.
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Meira Dean. The ceremony will be at 7:30 tonight in the first parsonage with Rev. A officiating.
Gloucestershire born G G Welsh, son of late residents of Gre, scheduled to represent Wyoming citizens at a Denver conference, while local notices recount visits, hospital plans, and bank resignations. The column notes a late-night disturbance at the News office and the Y M C A lodging.
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