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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1925
Page
3
A longtime Greenburg resident and veteran citizen will be honored at a funeral service for a G A R man and Mason, scheduled Tuesday at the M E Church. The notice records the deceased’s veteran status and fraternal affiliations.
Daniel Davis known as Uncle Dan, a Greensburg resident for 58 years and Civil War veteran, died Sunday night at his home. Born April 11, 1825, in Hamilton County Ohio, he farmed, ran for council, joined the Baptist church and Green Bay Chapter of the G A R. He celebrated his centennial on April 11 with a large community gathering and remained active in gardening and plant sales with his son Edward. funeral set for Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at the Methodist church with Grand Army and Masons assisting.
Anna Jackson Pary Pavy died December 7 1925 near Burney aged 75 1 211. She was born October 16 1850 near Milford daughter of William T and Margaret M Jackson and widow of John T Pavy. Surviving relatives include two brothers William Evan Jackson and Harry Elmer Jackson. Funeral conducted December 9 at Burney Baptist Church with burial in South Park cemetery.
Winners named for multiple poultry classes and prizes. J M Woodfill's Sons shirt prize to Myrtle Ziegler. Buff Rocks prize by Hans Shoppe awarded to C E Letcher. Partridge Rocks rewarded with 100 pounds cracked corn from Nading Grain Co. Rhodes Island Red S C with blanket by Geo W Magee awarded to Florence Meyerrose. Freezless Fountain prize to Howard Byers. Gas stove prize to Earl Gartin. Wyandotte Silver prize to S M Hogan. Buff Orpingtons prize photos to Earl Gartin. Flashlight prize to A Goyert. White Leghorns merchandise prize to Geo W Boling. Cap prize to Hogan. Merchandise prize to John Doles awarded to J W Owens.
Word has reached here that Rev Earl Himes and his wife who left Greensburg six weeks ago for a call at Soring Wisconsin were victims of a car wreck last week. Mrs Himes was severely injured and taken to a hospital at Green Bay. Mrs Himes is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wise of Greensburg.
The Sunday Star notes the death of Mrs Nancy A Pelsor 82 widow of Rev Henry C Pelsor after pneumonia. Funeral 9 AM at her daughter's Greensburg home 3468 North Euclid Ave with Rev E H Woods and Rev John W McFall officiating. Body to Metamora Ind for 2 PM service and burial. Survived by three sons Peter Madison James Lawrenceburg and William Cincinnati. previously lived in Greensburg and Indianapolis.
Frank E. Gavin who led the Greensburg lodge from 1878 to 1882 presided and conferred the Master Mason degree on his nephew James S. Shannon during Past Masters night. More than 100 Masons attended as Rev James B. Lathrop could not be present.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Jones and cousin Miss Dorothy Jones of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Earl Jones at St Paul.
William P Wynkoop 83 a veteran of Co B 17th Indiana who fought in the Civil War within Wilder s brigade died Sunday at the home of his sister Mrs J Alvin Myers 603 North Franklin Street He was born November 8 1842 near Laurel Franklin County and after a long life in Indiana lived with his sister in Greensburg His funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 PM at the Myers home with Rev J H Morton and the G A R to participate.
The Decatur County Corn Growers Association plans a countywide membership drive led by A W McCracken George Short and Raymond Porter after a show expense report capped at 330 dollars with a 40 dollar balance. The group aims to raise membership from 84 to 100, with a three dollar fee including entry in the five acre contest and emphasis on seed selection benefits for farmers.
John Lemasters born October 7 1887 six miles south of Greensburg passed away Saturday at his daughter Mrs William Bouse home in Indianapolis where he had lived twelve years. He leaves a son Sidney Lemasters of Niagara Falls and four daughters Mrs Emma Bouse Mrs Josephine Suttles Mrs Jennie Deitz and Mrs Anna Purvis. Funeral held at Oak Hill tabernacle Indianapolis at 2 pm with burial in Anderson Cemetery Indianapolis.
Will McCormack, a well known local carpenter, possesses rare old coins including an 1804 half penny. Such coins are seldom seen today and are typically held by collectors.
Sam Donnell of Chicago will arrive Thursday night to spend Christmas with relatives, according to family plans and local notices.
Greensburg defeats Hopewell 42 17 as Demaree leads with 6 of 8 in field goals and 6 free throws. Westhafer stars for Greensburg with five goals while Vandiver and Mathena improve the visitors late, but a one-sided first half ended 23 2. Saplings top Newbern 29 13 in preliminary as Schreiber leads scoring with four field goals and multiple subs share the load.
Oneal Brothers of Rushville sue George B. Young and Sandy Lewis for 750 on note. W A Watson vs Braden and Hancock arising from a disputed plumbing account has been dismissed by the plaintiff. Costs paid.
Alvin Shumn a student at Muncie State Normal will spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs A C Shumn of Clarksburg Nearest details indicate a family celebration at year end.
Bruce Throp aged 69 a Kingston area farmer died after a five day illness from pneumonia and heart disease at Memorial hospital. He was born Nov 22 1856 on the Throp farm and leaves a sister Jennie at home and Mrs Will R Pleak of near Adams plus nephews Ralph Carroll William and Wendell Pleak. He was a K of P member and active in Kingston Presbyterian Church. Funeral Tuesday at 10 30 am at his home with Rev J K Bliss officiating. Burial in Kingston cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Toothman of Adams died last night at 5 30 at her home after a four month illness from a fall followed by pleurisy. Born November 13 1846 in Butler county Ohio she married William Toothman who died January 1908. Survived by son Arthur Toothman daughter Mrs George Fraley granddaughter Mary Toothman brother Will Thrailkill and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 2 pm Adams Methodist church Rev R J Crider officiating burial Milford cemetery
Mrs. James M. McCoy of Versailles died Wednesday afternoon at her son Daily McCoy’s Indianapolis home where she was visiting. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 PM in Benham south of Versailles with burial there. She is survived by three sons Daily E. McCoy of Versailles, Will of Denver, Ira W. of Dupont Bank, Robert Altizer of Letts is a nephew.
Dennis Beach aged 101 and father of Rev. A. R. Beach of Booneville died at his daughter Arch Peak's home in Rexville Ripley county. He moved there 50 years ago from Switzerland county and was the oldest person in the county. A 106th birthday celebration was held in January. Funeral set for Benham M E Church on Sunday.
E G Schultz and Co have received a new Studebaker sedan ambulance purchased several days ago to expand their service offerings.
Memorial tribute to Theophilus Mi with lines honoring his life as husband and father. Verses recall his guiding presence and steadfast faith, noting heavenly rest for him and earthly loss for family, while asking divine comfort and support. George Miller signs the tribute.
Mrs. John Sitterding aged 55 died yesterday and will be buried tomorrow in Batesville. The obituary notes her death and forthcoming funeral arrangements.
Sam Heffler of Mack & Richey meat market stopped his Ford sedan to let a car pass near Slabtown when a large touring car struck his front wheel, knocking it into a roadside fence. The touring car fled the scene. no injuries reported to its occupants.
Shelbyville resident Frank Drake, 60, is held to answer in a case of assault and damage filed by Madelyne E. Agnew, 25. The demand seeks $25,900, alleging Drake entered her bedroom on the night of the 31st in night clothes, struck her, and caused great distress.
Mrs Dallas Stout of Indianal lis arrived this morning to spend Christmas with relatives near Springhill.
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