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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
6
County agents urge area farmers to enter corn samples for the Decatur Corn Show with over five hundred dollars in prizes for men and boys. Prof. Christie notes seed quality as key to higher yields, and Indiana aims to lead in good seed corn.
John A. Johnson, a Co. H 37th Indiana veteran born near Sardinia, died at the Danville national soldiers home in Illinois at about eighty. He served through the Civil War, later worked in lumber in Indianapolis, became an invalid, and spent years in farms and homes before burial at Crown Hill. He left a daughter and a separated wife. Johnson was known for reunion attendance and a strong service record.
John C. Hokey 25, a night agent for the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Co, is jailed in Rushville on grand larceny and embezzlement charges for allegedly stealing $374.74 from the local office. He reportedly admitted taking the money and blamed losses from a Saturday night and Sunday gambling on a craps game. Patrolman Brown arrested him yesterday morning.
John F. Russell travels to Madison where Governor Goodrich and Governor-elect McCray will tour the South Eastern Hospital. They will dine with the executive board of which Russell is a member, then attend a chamber banquet in honor of the three officials and their wives.
After the election a Christmas grab bag event offered evening entertainment and many gifts. The next meeting is planned with Miss Madaline Hall. Attendees included Mary Barnard Lela Rimstidt Carol Jerman Mabel Lee Dora Markland Dorothy Allen Louise Schilley Sarah Ellen Gentry Elizabeth Robbins Mary Sharp Madeline Hall Zelena Kinsey and Miss Overman. Visitors from Indianapolis Manson Centerville and Ripley County attended the funeral of Robin Dashiell.
The trial of Jeffrey Smith vs Frank Huntington and Greensburg Auto Service Co. was held at 9 this morning in Squire Creath's court. Plaintiff appeared. defendant defaulted. Judgment by default for Smith in the amount of 98.66 dollars.
Howard Glore of Rushville and Howard Little of Shelbyville admitted involvement in highway robbery and related charges. Judge Alotto Blair sentenced them each to five to fourteen years in state prison after pleadings at Shelbyville circuit court. Little had been arrested days earlier and implicated Glore. a separate assault on Mrs Higgins was linked to the case.
About forty five members attended the Literary Society gathering in the G H S library on Tuesday evening. The program featured two original songs, a school paper and special music. Debaters discussed municipal governments owning public utilities with an affirmative ruling. Carol Jerman presided, and Evelyn Eward reported on a new G H S song.
County Assessor Adolphus Bayless H C Snell and several township assessors attended a conference of state tax commissioners in Indianapolis today and tomorrow. The meeting precedes the legislature to discuss possible changes.
The family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of Robin Dashiell. They acknowledge flowers and Rev Pit kin for consolation and Kirby & Howe undertakers.
Rev. O A Trinkle of Scottsburg visited the city today and attended a meeting at North Vernon before spending the day locally. Miss Marjoria Beall of Clarksburg returned home after a week's visit with her sister Miss Thelma in Lafayette. Light Bearers Baptist Church elected officers at a meeting hosted by teacher Miss Florence Overman: President Hazel Dixon, vice president Mabel Lee, secretary treasurer Zelma Kinsey. A wind storm blew off part of a barn roof on S B Ketchum’s Letts property.
Napoleon Illinois records list Mr. and Mrs. Vankirk and daughter Esther visiting Greensburg. Greensburg visitors to Mrs. Risinger. a baby born to Charley Cuttor. the death of Comrade William Seymour in Fairview Indiana. Mrs. Heath's travel to Fairview for Seymour's funeral. upcoming sales at the Glass farm by Robert Brogan. visits by Mrs. Richards and Nellie Wagner. news of Johnny Wagner's health. deaths prompting trips to Kokomo. Rev. Daugherty to conduct Baptist services. Miss Helen Gookins visiting relatives. Ernest Griffith's hotel career in Omaha. Venus Taylor visiting Queen City relatives. a supper hosted by Will Dodson. two turkeys paid for by John Fellerman. a public sale of Henry Vogel estate property on Dec. 23. funeral of William Seymour attended by Dr. E. E. Heath.
Governor Goodrich and Governor-elect McCray, dining with officials and Rotary Club members in Madison, discussed buying the customary executive chair. The luncheon occurred at Southeastern Hospital for the Insane as part of a hospital visit and Clifty Falls park inspection, with further Rotary entertainment in Madison.
For sale a well built seven room frame residence with one to two acres of ground on fast Main Street. Habig Agency posts the listing with details on property and contact for buyers.
Petta Avery Mulroy of St Paul was rushed to Robert Lone hospital in Indianapolis two weeks ago with gangrene. Doctors amputated below the knee and she underwent a second operation this morning. Her left limb remains amputated and her condition is listed as very serious.
Rev CE Ellsworth of Greenfield arrives to finalize repairs and rededication of the East Washington street church known as Newlight Christian, recently acquired by the Church of the Nazarene which will hold services there. A revival begins December 26 with music led by Lois Bruentemeyer of Marion Ohio and features district superintendent J W Short of Indianapolis and Mattie Wines. The effort aims to build a strong local congregation through broad cooperation.
Ralph Anderson and John Kelly report a fine hunting trip to Arkansas with some game killed. Mrs. Vinnie Burts shopped in Columbus Saturday. Alert Lodge holds regular meeting December 21 with officer election. John Lowe and Wesley Scott hauled hogs to the city last week. Nougent and Co. rush Pike work west of town to connect with Herring Pike. Rev Babb will preach next Saturday and Sunday. Pablo is a live wire and invites attendance. Samuel Kelly and wife entertain with music from a new Edison Victrola. Alert Christian Endeavor Society meets Sunday at 6 pm. Miss May Wolfinger and Miss Jessie Anderson chair next. J F Talkington and family moved to Oklahoma near Summerdale. F Percell, Indianapolis insurance collector and son-in-law of Harras Shaffers, attacked and robbed. condition serious. Alert school progressing under Glen Galbreath and Miss Cordon Rodgers. Lester Beesley, Petri Beesley, Trucy Elliott and Myrte Arnold at Westport High. Rev Swarts filled M E church appointment. no services at M E until Dec 26 due to revival in Scipio. Mrs Laura Watkins returned from Indianapolis. Sunday School plans Christmas entertainment Friday night. Lester Beesley injured Sunday when steering locked on machine. no injuries though vehicle damaged. Joseph Green of Grammer lost his barn to fire. insured with Meridian Mutual of Indianapolis.
James Lilly trustee of the Southeastern Hospital for the Insane spoke at the Rotary Club last evening as guest of John Russell. He offered no prepared speech but paid tribute to John Russell, calling him a capable and efficient servant of Indiana. Applause greeted his remarks.
Samuel Ridnour of Westport arrived home last night from a two week visit with his son in Texas. He is listed as ill and under a doctor's care.
A Sunday afternoon concert at 2:30 p m features a 100 voice community choir from city church choirs and local talent. The event includes favorites like The Hallelujah Chorus Unfold Ye Portals and Adeste Fideles with Miss Kate Haas and Miss Ethel Watson as accompanists. No admission charge, silver offering to Associated Charities for Christmas relief. An official participant list and complete program will appear in tomorrow's paper.
Rev. Allan T. Shaw loads household goods for transport to Wellsburg West Virginia where he will begin pastoring the Christian Church next Sunday. He and his family expect to drive through in an Oakland car starting tomorrow morning, after fifteen months in Pekin Illinois where they made many friends.
NEW PENNINGTON Mr. and Mrs Jeff Williams and Ida Hart attended the Ladies Aid at Napoleon last Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Garrett from St Paul is staying with Mrs Parmer. Stella Parmer called on Anna McHugh one day last week. Ernest Norwold and Ben Hibbler assisted Andy Hahn with shredding corn several days last week. Ernest Norwold and family and Mrs Colson and son Robert and Anna McHugh motored to Greensburg Friday. Will Miller and family visited Harry Siebert Sunday evening as Gibson from Batesville was called to see Mrs Ruth Palmer last Wednesday. She is better again. Charles and Ward Williams were callers at Greensburg Saturday.
In Letts Mrs. Fred Eddleman and children Fred and Ritter met her husband returning from Cincinnati. A busy day saw several residents travel to Franklin Indianapolis Greensburg Newpoint and Westport for business and shopping. A lawsuit was filed in circuit court over a mechanics lien and the county auditor announced bids for county fund deposits will be reserved January 3.
W. J. Newson of Elizabethtown will address Clay township farmers at Burney on Friday evening December 17. All farmers and families are invited and urged to attend for what is described as a rare treat.
Washington dispatch discusses President Harding reversing March 31 1917 executive order controlling postmaster appointments. The piece cites past uses to favor Democrats and suggests replacing incumbents with receptive Republicans, noting post offices and patronage as central stakes. It frames the shift as a partisan reallocation of patronage and power.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of St John at St Marys hall elected officers for 1921 led by Spiritual Director Rev P J Schneider and President Mrs Ethel Habig. Other posts filled include Mrs Kathryn Huber Past President and Mrs Mae Hamilton First Vice President with Alma Wahman Recording Secretary and Isabelle Amrhein Financial Secretary. The installation, in January, will be conducted by installing officer Mrs Kathryn Huber.
Mr. and Mrs. George P. Shoemaker and Mrs. Carrie Mowrey of North Broadway left today to spend the winter in the west. They will travel via Louisville to Los Angeles and Phoenix, stopping in New Orleans along the way.
Miss Myrtle Schmazel daughter of Mrs Hugo Schmazel of Rushville married Robert Higgins son of Mr and Mrs David Higgins of Clarksburg at the Rushville Presbyterian parsonage this morning. The bride works at Miss Plough millinery in Rushville and the groom is with Robbins wholesale in Connersville. After a brief wedding trip to Dayton Ohio they return to Rushville. Also the Springhill Farmers Club to hold its Christmas meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Nathan Legah.
The Hawaiian Serenaders gave a concert in a Christian church last night to a fair-sized audience. The group, now independent after leaving the Redpath Bureau, consists of four members three men and a woman.
Rushville resident Phil Wilk the Rush county auditor elect visits the city to learn office procedures from County Auditor Chas. S. Dibler. Wilk is from Lancaster township and has many friends and acquaintances in the county.
The Masons will perform the BA degree Friday night and several old officials have much work this month before handing the lodge to the new officers for 1921.
At a well attended meeting St George Commandery No 31 Knights of St John held their annual election. New officers include Spiritual adviser Rev P J, President J E Tumilty, First vice president Dora Am Rhein, Second vice president Ed Stier, Financial secretary Herman Bender, Recording secretary Lawrence Vogel, Treasurer A Habig, Trustees J C Eiseman Charles Link Herman Rolfes Charles Oliver and Joe Stier, Guard Bernard Stier, Sergeant at arms Harry Dwenger, Messenger Raymond Ricke. A smoker followed with talks and the first degree was conferred on Henry Ernstes.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Robbins and daughter Anna spent the day in Indianapolis. Greensburg Taxi Company owners posted new signs on their four cabs. Mrs Statten Hamilton of Dear Clarksburg visited Indianapolis. Mrs William Van Zant of Williamson West Virginia becomes a new Daily News reader.
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