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Mrs C W Smith and Mrs H H Hornbrook of Indianapolis are visiting Mrs S P Minear of East Main street as Friday guests.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
4
Local farmer touts hog sale as potential for fortune
George W. Byers near Burney sold two hogs weighing 935 pounds at 9.75 per hundred, a sum that would make him a millionaire with more stock. Charles Bettner, moved from two miles south to Kennard, enjoys his new farm. E. E. Arbuckle and C. E. Redington to return from California. Arbuckle to lead a Toledo motor works visit with local men. Col. W. C. Pulse among riders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Byers
Near
Burney
Charles Bettner
Kennard
Henry County
Mr. Bettner
E. E. Arbuckle
C. E. Redington
California
Mr. Arbuckle
Toledo
Overland Motor Co. Works
Col. W. C. Pulse
McCormick Visits Indianapolis and Star Officers Elected
Miss Nora McCormick visits relatives in Indianapolis. Lois Chapter 147 Eastern Star elects officers including Worthy Matron Jessie Skeen and Secretary Eliza J. Crisler. Weather records show six degrees below zero and gas shortages reported across the city. Local residents host a noon dinner for James Blackmore, Laura, George Montgomery, Frank Gray, Mary Gray, and Rev. Walter Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
James Blackmore
Laura
George Montgomery
Frank Gray
Mary Gray
Walter H. Reynolds
Community notices list multiple meetings and events
Several social events are noted including a missionary tea at Mrs. John Wilson's home with readings on Missions and a piano piece by Helen Katz. Mrs Alban Woods hosts a Christmas meeting of the G G G Club with grab-bag gifts and a hot luncheon. Independent Club meets at Kingston church. Farmers Club at Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott discusses schoolyard beautification. new members join. A horse tied to a dray at the I L station dies after slipping under a shed. cause under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
South Broadway
Luna Hickman
F. W. Hart
Gertrude Walker
Ira Aldrich
Helen Katz
Reiie Wilson
Alban Woods
West First Street
G. G. G. Club
P. C. Beatle
Independent Club
Kingston
Butler
William Booth
Salvation Army
Thomas A. Edison
Pierpont Abotreran
Funk
Stegmier
Farmers’ Club
Robert Scott
Spring Hill
Sumner Lowe
Mary Elizabeth Scott
Mary Elizabeth Power
Martha Louise Maxwell
Nerbert Meek
Henry Bonner
Tina Davis
Margaret Logan
Frederick Scott
John Wricht
Traccion
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Elizabeth Edkins
West Main Street
A. R. Kroft
Charles Williams
Fd Lacey
Fd Shields
Steam from road roller triggers false fire alarm
After an accident cut power, half the town gathered when a fire alarm rang. The county road roller, started earlier, was moved to a barn behind the jail and steam escaped, prompting an alert caught by Minear's employees who reported the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Road
Minear’s
Traction line delays from icy wire snap interrupt service
A wire snapped on the S and C traction line due to extreme cold delaying service after the 10 30 car. Regular schedule expected to resume this evening. Will Ehrhardt reports county wide Red Cross seal sales may total 40000 with school driver aid and talks at Sandusky and Clarksburg schools. More than half of county allotment expected to be sold this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ehrhardt
Red Cross
Ehrhardt
Sandusky
Clarksburg
Narrow rail shock survivor aids bystander
David Epstein, 128 West Street, Indianapolis, escaped serious injury after touching a charged rail at the I. and C. traction station. John Boyl, aided by a rope, dragged Epstein to safety and he revived at the station. No severe harm expected. Boyl, an ex sailor, praised for bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Epstein
West Street
Indianapolis
Wright
John Boyl
Mr. Boys
Ohio Family Visits Kin in Kingston Nob
Mrs Elizabeth Bailey and her young daughter from Linta Ohio visit her father Tom Hamilton on Kingston Street. Mr Bailey plans to arrive next week. Claude Conquest has come back from Vilness after eight months drilling oil wells. Tucas Thomas learns his sister Mrs Charles Russell of Cincinnati is recovering well after surgery and may leave the hospital next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bailey
Linta
Ohio
Tom Hamilton
Kingston
Mr Bailey
Claude Conquest
Vilness
Tucas Thomas
Charles Russell
Cincinnati
Two Progressives tapped for Indiana Dry Federation slate
Mrs. G. W. Byers returns to Burney after visiting cousins Mrs. C. W. Woodward and Miss Maria Coy. Dispatches in The Star identify her as one of the two Progressives chosen to represent the party in the Indiana Dry Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
The
Star
G. W. Byers
Burney
C. W. Woodward
Maria Coy
Local planters to inspect Meek Osborn cotton area in Farriday
J. E. Osborn J. T. Meek Bert Meek C. P. Miller G. M. Thompson and Alex Porter depart tonight for Farriday Louisiana to inspect the Meek Osborn cotton plantation and surrounding country. Jef Lawrence and family near Napoleon are quarantined after exposure to diphtheria and a child died in the neighborhood Wednesday from the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Osborn
J. T. Meek
Bert Meek
C. P. Miller
G. M. Thompson
Alex Porter
Farriday
Meek- Osborn
Jef Lawrence
Napoleon
Walter Lark Dies of Cancer at County Infirmary
Lark Walter aged 62 died at the county infirmary at 2 PM. The funeral is set for 2 30 PM tomorrow at Rankin undertaking parlors. He was a former resident of Fuguit township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Walter
Rankin Undertaking
Walters
Fuguit Township
Mrs. Irwin Hite Visits Sister in Grover Sanitarium
Mrs. Irwin Hite of Clarksburg visited her sister Mrs. Golda Nelson who is a patient at Grover Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin Hite
Clarksburg
Golda Nelson
Grover Sanitarium
Conquest Accepts Job With Indiana Auto Plant
Claude Conquest returned from Illinois Thursday and took a job in Connersville with the Howard Lexington automobile factory. Clarksburg high school basketball was overwhelmed by Manila 39 to 6 at the last place, ending a solid season run for the Clarksburg boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Conquest
Clarksburg
Fire damages home of Mrs. Rose Starks in Newpoint
An overheated furnace started a fire at Mrs. Rose Starks home in Newpoint last evening. The flames damaged the grill several garments and a rug. Loss is reported fully covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Starks
Newpoint
Narrow Escape As Woman Saved From House Fire
Neighbors rescued 70 year old Mrs Minerva Halsey of Clarksburg after her apron caught fire near a gas flame. She suffered severe burns to hands and face but survived. Her health is delicate and the shock remains. Local notes also report visits, bridge games, missionary meetings, and a strange sow with six pigs and one pup circulating as a town tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Halsey
Clarksburg
Halsey
Taylor Meek
Tillie Hall
Odd town pup pig causes confusion on litter sightings
Residents report a litter of pigs with one pup that resembles a dog with brown fur and a canine head. The unusual animal eats with the family and shows no concern about its mixed origin. Charles Redington and Everett Arbuckle have returned from a hunting trip through the western states. Mr and Mrs Irvin Maudlin welcome a baby boy born last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Redington
Everett Arbuckle
Irvin Maudlin
West North Street
Local notes on visits and appointments in Marion area
Miss Clara Ardery returned from Indianapolis after visiting her sister Mrs. George H. Batchel and family. Ed Graham, Kessler bakery driver, broke his arm attempting to crank the Ford delivery wagon. Mr. Kessler covered routes. Rev. A H Jordan, former Marion Christian church pastor, will serve Pine Bluff Ark succeeding Rev C C Cline becoming dean at a Little Rock college. Bert Morgan attends a Sullivan dinner honoring Will Hays and joins state committee meeting in Indianapolis. David Epstein, injured Indianapolis junk dealer, left for home after medical care. no serious injuries beyond burned hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kessler Bakery
Ed Graham
Mr. Kessler
A. H. Jordan
Christian Church At
Marion
Pine Bluff
Ark
C. C. Cline
Little Rock
Bert Morgan
Sullivan
C. H. Stratton
Will H. Hays
Stratton
Hays
Morgan
State Committee
Indianapolis
David Epstien
Traction Depot
Robbins Shippers Dispatch Mules to York and Alabama Clergy
H. Robbins sent two car loads of mules to York Pennsylvania. Rev Z T Sweeney from Columbus visited en route to Birmingham Alabama where he holds temporary charge of a church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robbins
York, Pa
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Birmingham
Ala
Local visitors from Spring Hill stop in town today
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Shelhorn, Mrs. Robert Donnell, and Mrs. Sumner Lowe of Spring Hill visited friends in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shelhorn
Robert Donnell
Sumner. Lowe
Spring Hill
Charles Webb to Spend Sunday with Father in Adams
Charles Webb of Greencastle visited town today and will spend Sunday with his father Dr. W. H. Webb at Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Webb
Greencastle
W. H. Webb
Adams
Jackson renews weekly gift subscription to sister
C. F. Jackson renewed a subscription for the Weekly Standard to be sent to his sister Mrs. H. C. Macey of Cloverdale. He has mailed the paper to her for several years as a Christmas gift, a present that remains a year round pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Jackson
Weekly Standard
H. C. Macey
Cloverdale
Jackson
Improvement to I O O F Home Hospital
Supt. C F E Lockhart says the hospital improvement will finish in a few days. Capacity rises from eighteen to fifty beds. W H Isgrigg & Son own the contract with an expenditure near 20000 dollars when fully done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. C. FE. Lockhart
I. O. O. F. Home
W. H. Isgrigg & Son
Funeral Held For Lark Walters At Rankin Parlors
The funeral for Lark Walters aged 62 was held at 2 30 PM at Rankin undertaking parlors with Rev Homer Campbell officiating. Burial followed in Kingston cemetery. Survived by a widow three daughters and two sons. Walters died of cancer and was born in Fugit township where he lived until recently. He was respected as a good citizen with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lark Walters
Rankin Undertaking
Homer Campbell
Kingston
Fugit Township
Walters
Miss Roszell Injured in Fall on Greensburg Square
Miss Rebbecca Roszeil fell on the west side of the square and suffered a severe hip and knee sprain. She is unable to walk and has no bone fractures according to Dr. P. C. Bentle. The injured woman, living alone on West Main Street, appeals for local aid from Greensburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Funeral of Mrs D R Van Buskirk in Indianapolis
Mrs D R Van Buskirk arrived from Indianapolis this afternoon and was taken to Kirby undertaking parlors for funeral services at 2 30 conducted by Rev F Burkette. Burial was in South Park beside her husband. A large number of old-time friends attended. Rev S J Tomlinson of Fairland and Rev A Murphy assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. van Buskirk
Indianapolis
Kirby Undertaking
F. 7. Burkette
South Park
Community YMCA Membership Drive In Greensburg
Residents of Greensburg and Decatur County are renewing memberships as the new year approaches. The YMCA emphasizes the good work it does and calls on every citizen with community interests to support. More details about the institution will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Decatur County
Local High School Beats Sandusky 39 to 18 on Home Floor
The local high school basketball team defeated Sandusky on the home floor with a 39 to 18 score. The game drew good attendance despite the lopsided result and was an interesting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandusky
Hog shippers send hogs to Indianapolis and eas
Carl Brown and Bart McLaughlin shipped a car of hogs to Indianapolis while Sam Ardery sent two bunches to ease. The report notes daily livestock movements and the participants involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Brown
Bart McLaughlin
Indianapolis
Sam Ardery
Eas
Sullivan hosts annual dinner of local investors
Bert Morgan returned from Sullivan where he dined with six well known Sullivan men led by C. A. Stratton. The group, including Hon. Will Hays, formed a company twenty years ago and pay ten dollars a month for Stratton to invest their funds. They own valuable property and hold the dinners each year. Jack Henley of Terre Haute attended as a special guest along with two other gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Morgan
Sullivan
C. A. Stratton
Will H. Hays
Mr. Stratton
Stratton
Mr. Morgan
Jack Henley
Terre Haute
Corn Show At Waldron Draws Many Entries
The Waldron corn show drew eighty entries from Libery and Noble townships in Shelby and Orange township in Rush county. Argus Wagoner won the grand sweepstakes with ten ears, Bernard Chesser one ear. Ira Wagoner took the boys’ sweepstakes, John Beyer won the first premium in the best bushel class open to the state. Joe Saley of Flatrock judged the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Libery
Noble
Shelby
Orange Township
Rush County
Argus Wagoner
Bernard Chesser
Ira Wagoner
John Beyer
Joe Saley
Flatrock
Divorce Suit Over Living Arrangements and Support
Mrs. May Taylor files for divorce from Logan Taylor claiming cruel and inhuman treatment and refusing to live with her. She seeks $100 to prosecute and $2 weekly child support for their son George. The couple married in November 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Taylor
Logan Taylor
George
Music Highlights Special Service at First M E
A well attended service at First M E church last night saw a notable rise in male attendees. Rev J H Doddridge preached on The Gospel in Music as part of an engaging program, with memorable music. The gathering was described as one of the best recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
J. H. Doddridge
Mrs Sherman Rork Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Sherman Rork of near Slab Town died this afternoon after a lingering illness with tuberculosis. She is survived by her husband two sons and two daughters. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. William Stith returned home to Pawpaw NL from the death of his father A J Stith. Mrs J B Kitchin held a formal card party with a white and green theme. Guests included Mrs Lytle Elder and Miss Wessie Riley. A luncheon followed the games. Mr and Mrs Ivin Bowers and their young daughter traveled to Chicago for Christmas with her mother Mrs Ike Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bowers
Margaret Aileen
Chicago
Sherman Rork
Slabtown
William Stith
Pawpaw, NL
A. J. Stith
J. B. Kitchin
Ivin Bowers
Ike Thompson
Funeral Attendees Include Shaw Rhodes Weyl for Dr. Thomas
Westport residents Mr and Mrs Tom Shaw join Mr and Mrs John Rhodes of Shelbyville and Miss Minnie Weyl of Terre Haute to attend the funeral of Dr R M Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shaw
Westport
John Rhodes
Shelbyville
Minnie Weyl
Terre Haute
R. M. Thomas
Mrs Rybolt Heads to Orlando for Winter Visit
Mrs. Alice Rybolt will depart for Orlando Florida immediately after Christmas to spend the remainder of the winter with her daughter Mrs. Carra Hani.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rybolt
Orlando, Fla
Carra Hani
Smith and White Sue Sallie Smith in Insanity Guardian Case
Charles Smith and Anna White filed suit in the circuit court seeking to establish insanity and the appointment of a guardian for Sallie Smith. Mrs. Isabelle Applegate and her daughter Carrie are visiting John Logan and family and George Lozan and family in Indianapolis. Ed Samuels left today for New York City to visit his brother Frank Samuels, who has worked with the Brass Art Co. for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Anna White
Circuit Court
Sallie Smith
Isabelle Applegate
Miss Carrie
John Logan
George Lozan
Indianapolis
Ed Samuels
New York City
Frank Samuels
The
Brass Art Co
Miss Archie McMillen Becomes Pianist at MTL Nat Theater
Miss Archie McMillen of this city has accepted the position as pianist at the MTL Nat Theater in Greenfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McMillen
MTL Nat Theater
Greenfield
Local Residents Share Holiday Visits and Travel
Miss Katherine Hunter of Bloomington will stay with friends through the week. Miss Mary Woodfill returns from Wellesley College Friday for the holiday. William Rhodes visits Shelbyville after a weekend in town. Mr and Mrs James Cowman travel to La Rose Illinois for a friend’s funeral. Cliff Ed Donnell of Indianapolis guests Miss Bonnie Applegate Sunday. Mrs J C Barbe visits Stark and Marlin relatives at Newpoint today. Earl Robinson of Indianapolis guests Edna Sparks Sunday. Mrs Barthena Burke of Westport goes to Kansas City Missouri to stay with her son William for the winter. Dr and Mrs C F Welch of Westport and Dr and Mrs John Welch of Letts attend funeral of Dr R M Thomas. Ellsworth Irving and wife and his mother of Grammer spend Sunday in Westport with Frank Tyner family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barthena Burke
Westport
Kansas City, Mo
William Burke
C. F. Welch
John Welch
Letts
R. M. Thomas
Ellsworth Irving
Grammer
Frank Tyner
Brazelton sues Sallie Smith for guardianship appointment
Katie Brazelton files in circuit court a petition seeking the appointment of a guardian for Sallie Smith. Brazelton asserts the property involved is worth about $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Brazelton
Sallie Smith
Cantata at Baptist Church Burney Saturday Night
A cantata will be presented at the Baptist church in Burney Saturday night with no admission charged. A 22-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Jackson of north of Spring Hill died last night. The funeral is set for 10 50 tomorrow at Carmel M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Burney
Harold Jackson
North of Spring Hill
Carmel M. E. Church
Hogs Ship Out In Seven Car Loads To Indianapolis
Seven car loads of hogs departed from local yards bound for Indianapolis. The shipper list includes Scott Murphy R M English W M Sammons Monte Martin Ed S Fee Albert Bowman and Pat Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Scott Murphy
R. M. English
W. M. Sammons
Monte Martin
Ed S. Fee
Albert Bowman
Pat Ewing
Burney Couple Plans Hog Feeding For Spring Market Rise
Ed Jackson and wife of Burney visited today to arrange feeding hogs for their farm and to market them in the spring, hoping higher prices if the market trend continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Jackson
Burney
Mr. Jackson
Debate on Street Car Service in Sunday Star
James I. Hamilton argued cars served owners, not people. The Star editor countered, saying taxpayers should be the priority over car users.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James I. Hamilton
Sunday Star
Revival at Burney Methodist Church Delights Congregation
Rev. W. C. Watkins leads two week revival in Burney Church with fourteen conversions. Despite plans to close, strong interest and large attendance keep meetings going for several nights. Watkins delivers powerful sermons and reports good impact on attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Burney
W. C. Watkins
Bell Telephone Men Attend Evansville Banquet
Fred Thomas of the Bell Telephone Company joined the Central Union Telephone Company dinner in Evansville Friday night where speakers discussed industry progress and telephones being supplied. He stayed Sunday with his relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Thomas
Bell Telephone Company
Central Union Telephone Company
Evansville
Mr. Thomas
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Lois
Order of Eastern Star
Worthy
Jessie Skeen
W. S. Shepard
Alfretta Havens
Eliza J. Crisler
Anna Mowrer
Etta Forkner
Louise
L. B. Katz
Welter Duncan
Great Falls
Montana
Chad
Thie City
Fred Donnell
U. S. Navy
Colon
Panama
William H. Mobley and Son
Hartsville
S. N. Patterson
Millicent Huber
Adam Huber
J.C. Holder
Josie Day
Rising Sun
Jeone Woodward
North Broadway
D. A. West
Miss Woodward
J. D. Kitchin
W. J. Hill
Clara Ardery
George H. Batchelor
Mma
Katherine Hunter
Bloomington
Mary Woodfill
Wellesley College
William Rhodes
James Cowman
la Rose, Il
Cliff Ed Donnell
Bonnie Applegate
J. C. Barbe
Stark and Marlin
Earl Robinson
Edna Sparks
Kodaks
Polman
Kodak
St. John & Guthrie
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