Greensburg Daily Press Establishment Notice
The Greensburg Indiana paper lists publishers Braden & Hancock, address West Main Street, Greensburg IN. Subscription rates are $2.00 per year in Indiana and $2.50 per year outside Indiana with advance payment. Entered as second class matter by the Greensburg post office.
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Braden & Hancock Grensburg
West Main Street
Indiana
American Press Assn
New York
Greensburg
Tndiana
James Randall to Move from Main Street to West Sheridan
James Randall, a longtime resident since 1873, will move to the George Eubank property on West Sheridan Street after selling his West Main street residence and business. He and his wife plan to relocate to Indianapolis. Randall operated a harness and later rapid shoe repair business on Main street for decades.
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James Randall
West Sheridan
West Main Street
Fred Klene
Greensburg
Batavia
Ohio
George Eubank
West Sheridan Street
Randall
Indianapolis
Main Street
George W. Randall
Rapid
Mr. Randall
Emmett
Local Men Re-Enlist in U S Army
Frank M. Jackson has re enlisted and will attend the radio school at Camp Grant for a year. Enlistment was processed by Sergeant John McWilliams. Fred H. Donnell enlisted today for three years and will return to the Panama Canal Zone where he served four years in coast artillery.
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Frank M. Jackson
United States Army
Camp Grant
John McWilliams
Fred H. Donnell
U. S. Army
Sergt. M¢Williams
Well Known Young People Obtain Shelbyville Marriage License
Lotus Jones son of Aquila Jones and Nellie May Redeker daughter of William Redeker were granted a marriage license in Shelbyville Tuesday evening. Both couples are well known in town as the Redekers recently moved to Shelbyville.
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Lotus Jones
Aquila Jones
Franklin Street
Nellie May Redeker
William Redeker
Shelbyville
Redekers
Soldiers A W O L Returned To Camp
Private Fawbush and Private Meadows of Fort Harrison Indianapolis were brought back to camp this morning by an armed guard. They had been taken into custody by Big Four Detective Harry Lacey after a telegraph to the Indianapolis camp officer requested holding until a guard arrived.
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Fawbush and Meadows
Fort Harrison
Indianapolis
Big Four
Harry Lacey
Lacey
Well Known Priest Injured in Auto Accident
Rev. C. P. Baron, once a noted Franklin county priest and temperance advocate, was badly hurt near Edinburg Tuesday in a collision between his car and a traction car at a crossing. He suffered a severe forehead cut and a hip injury.
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C. P. Baron
Franklin County
Edinburg
Father Baron
Bromwell Wire Plant Enjoying Prosperity Today
Superintendent E. M. Beck reports Bromwell wire factory in the city is in a very prosperous period with raw material on hand to last until July 1921 if a day and night shift is used. The Bramwell company established the plant here years ago and many workers are on weekly payrolls, making it a valuable city asset.
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E. M. Beck
Bromwell Wire Factory
Bramwell Company
New Case Filed By Bethany College Against Union Trust
Bethany College filed suit in circuit court against Union Trust Company as executor of the Margaret Foley estate. The complaint on transfer claim seeks $1,000 in damages.
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Bethany College Today
The
Union Trust Company
Margaret Foley
Indiana Cattle Feeders to Hold Winter Meeting at Purdue
The Indiana Cattle Feeders Association will hold its annual winter meeting at Purdue University on Saturday December 18 starting at 10 AM. C C Fisher president will open with a beef cattle outlook followed by F G King on the water feeding experiment and M H Overton of Purdue will discuss two year cost of production figures for central Indiana.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana Cattle Feeders’ Association
Purdue University
Purdue
C. C. Fisher
Union City
F. G. King
John T. Alexander
Kay Wood
Chicago
J. S. Taylor
Indianapolis
M. H. Overton
Indiana
Anderson Mayor Raises Prohibition Bond To 1000
Anderson Indiana December 15 The mayor W J Black declared plans to curb liquor traffic and ordered all arrests for liquor law violations to carry a 1000 bond in future hearings. The case of Walter Hoppes for intoxication was continued pending further liquor supply evidence.
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Anderson
Ind
W. J. Black
Walter Hoppes
Cold Rain Road Social and Family Visits
Joseph Wesley Christian of Clarksburg spent Thursday with his daughter Myrtle Krugg. Mrs Muriel Miller and Rosemary were with Will Emsweller near Rushville. Claude Kerrick and Frank Clark visited Fred Krugg Monday night. Melvin Miller helps Doyle Emsweller gather corn. Otis Miller’s wife called on Muriel Miller. Oliver Dannacher and Doll Porter of Greensburg visited Claude Kerrick. Lon Kerrick was in Madison on business. Roy Easter and Melvin Miller’s wife and daughter visited Doyle Emsweller Thursday evening. Fred Kragg attended revival services at Hartsville Wednesday night.
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Joseph Wesley Christian
Clarksburg
Myrtle Krugg
Muriel Miller
Rosemary
Will Emsweller
Rushville
Claude Kerrick
Frank Clark
Fred Krugg
Melvin Miller
Doyle Emsweller
Otis Miller
Oliver Dannacher
Doll Porter
Greensburg
Blair couple pleads guilty in adultery case
Arthur Blair and Millie Blair pleaded guilty before Judge Craig to adultery. Arthur drew a $5 fine and $17.20 costs. Millie received six months at the penal farm suspended on good behavior after a stern lecture to stay home and care for her children. William Blair was the prosecuting witness.
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Craig
Arthur Blair
Millie Blair
William Blair
Tobacco shipment bound for Madison Market from Milroy area
Two large truck loads of tobacco moved through here today en route to Madison where it will be marketed. The tobacco was grown near Milroy by several planters in that vicinity. The Aunt Sallie Gas Well Co has sold a North Lincoln street lot to George H Dunn for 125 dollars. the well on the lot was among the first in the city but has been dry for years.
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Madison
Milroy
Aunt Sallie Gas Well Co
Lincoln Street
George H. Dunn
Laurel
Dees
Duck Creek
S Diana Oil Company
Lieve
Land Creek
H. Clard Clark
Glen Calpha Buckler
Rushville
Gosnell Sues Mullis on Note for 2500 Dollars
Mary E. Gosnell filed suit in the circuit court on a note against Charles E. Mullis seeking judgment for 2500 dollars. The complaint was filed late yesterday evening and names Mullis as the defendant in the action.
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Mary E. Gosnell
Circuit
Charles E. Mullis
Miss Jessie Robbins Expected Home For Holidays
Miss Jessie Robbins is due home Saturday night after attending school at The Castle on the Hudson New York. Elmer C. Jerman made a business trip to Indianapolis today.
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Jessie Robbins
Castle
Hudson
N. Y
Elmer C. Jerman
Indianapolis
Yeggs Exit After Safe Job at Edinburg Heist
Yeggmen cracked a safe at the Martin Cutsinger elevator in Edinburg at 2 a.m. Wednesday and pulled out $300. They fled in a machine toward Greensburg but were driven off by Mr. Wells who fired at them as they sped away.
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Yeggmen
Martin Cutsinger
Edinburg
Mr. Wells
Greensburg
Indiana Leads States in 21 349 4-H Club Participants
Indiana 4 H clubs enrolled 26 869 youngsters with 80 percent completing projects yielding a combined profit of 218 411 on activities worth 441 867. Gardening topped categories with 19 894 participants and 97 000 profit. corn clubs enrolled 967. new potato clubs totaled 231 across 33 groups.
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Lafayette
Ind
Indiana
M. Smith
Corn Club
Truck Caravan Passes Through City En Route to Alabama
A long line of trucks loaded with tents machinery and odd paraphernalia passed through the city Tuesday evening. The caravan, used for highway work and camping, is bound for Alabama to continue building the national highway through that state during the winter.
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Alabama
Fayette County Council Increases Reward For Perkins Murder
The Fayette County Council appropriated 250 dollars for the apprehension and conviction of Perkins killer, with conditions excluding police officers and county officials. This brings total rewards to 500 dollars, following earlier city council action.
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Fayette County
Perkins
Connersville
Ind
James Perkins
Alyea Divorce Complaint Orders Weekly Support Payment
Anna Alyea and Gregg Alyea contest a divorce with a court order requiring the defendant to pay the clerk $10 on December 16 1920 and each week thereafter until further order, plus $35 by December 25 1920 and additional attorney fees for the plaintiff's counsel.
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Anna Alyea
Gregg Alyea
Decndant
Grand Jury to Probe Fatal Auto Collision in Lafayette
The Tippecanoe circuit court grand jury, called for a special session, will investigate the November 21 limousine crash that killed Mrs. George Lucas of Columbus. The car overturn occurred after being struck by a vehicle driven by S. O. Lindsay, a school principal.
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Lafayette
Ind
Tippecanoe
George Lucas
Columbus
Lucas
S. O. Lindsay
Ross family sues Nancy E Ross for money owed
Clara Ross guardian of Myron W Ross Arthur H Ross and Blossom Ross files a circuit court complaint against Nancy E Ross claiming money had and received in a new case filed today.
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Clara Ross
Myron W. Ross
Arthur H. Ross
Blossom Ross
Nancy E. Ross
Circuit Court
Mary J Riley 85 dies after fall injuries
Mrs. Mary J. Riley aged 85 dies at home 513 North Franklin Greensburg after a fall three months earlier caused a broken limb and heart complications. She is survived by son Dr Eden T. Riley and daughter Miss Vessie Riley. Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at home with Rev J S E McMichael officiating. Burial in South Park.
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Mary J. Riley
E. T. Riley
Wessie Riley
North Franklin Street
Dr. Riley
Samuel McClure
Mary Meek Alderson
Spring Hill
Boone
Fayette County
Z. T. Riley
Mary Libbie
Eden T. Riley
Vessie
Mr. Riley
Greensburg
Riley
United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
J. S. E. McMichael
South Park
County Health Commissioner Proposal Aims to Replace Town Officers
Indianapolis December 15 The plan would abolish town and city health officers and boards of health and replace them with a county health commissioner in every county The State Board of Health supports the bill which would require full time service a defined set of duties weekly state reports and a living salary scaled to population The measure promises efficiency and centralized records while keeping the county unit under state oversight.
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Indianapolis
Boards of Health
General Assembly
State Board of Health
Hurty
Rhetorical Riddles On Body Parts From A Reader
A Reader poses playful questions about body features and functions asking where to buy a cap for a head, a key for hair, or corn on a body part. The piece ponders curiosities about eyes as academies and other anatomical puzzles.
New Case Filed in Circuit Court Over Transfer Claim
Jefferson C. Davis sues the Union State of Israel D. Jewett and E. D. Jewett for a transfer claim demanding 100 dollars. Jewett also sues the Union Trust Company as executor of the estate of Israel D. Jewett in a separate transfer claim seeking 100 dollars.
Fruit from Florida brings oranges and grapefruit home
Wyatt Anness and family on West Sheridan street received two crates of oranges and grapefruit from Harve Anness of El lenton Florida. The fruit was grown on a Bradenton area farm owned by I Anderson near Hope Indiana, who is the father of Mrs. Anness.
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Wyatt Anness
West Sheridan Street
Harve Anness
Ellenton
Florida
Harve Smiley
Bradentown
Fla
I. Anderson
Hope
Ind
Anderson
Mrs. Anness
Condition Serious For Miss Sue Kemble After Fall
Miss Sue Kemble remains in serious condition after a fall at her North Broadway home three weeks ago. She suffered a nervous shock and has not recovered.
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Sue Kemble
North Broadway
Hutchen v Rushville suit for damages files new trial motion
In Rush county Indiana Grover C Hutchen son sues the City of Rushville for 505 damages. The plaintiff filed a motion for a new trial after the case was heard.
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Grover C. Hutchenson
City of
Rushville
Rush County
Neaw
Bethany College Versus Union State of Margaret Foley
Defendant files motion to require cost bond. Motion granted and fifteen days given to file the same.
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Bethany College
Union Trust Company
Margaret Foley
Guardian appointment case verdict against Hert
William Patorff sues Anna Hert seeking guardian appointment. The court issues a trial finding favoring Hert with a judgment for the defendant and orders costs to be paid by the plaintiff.
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William Patorff
Anna Hert
Local Man Recovers from Fifty-One Hour Hiccough Ordeal
William Layne of South Franklin Street endured 51 hours of hiccoughs before relief arrived in Columbus through electrical treatments. Layne, an employee of the Coca Cola plant in Columbus, had been suffering severely before returning to his home last night.
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William Layne
Franklin Street
Columbus
Mr. Layne
Left Eye Injured After Fall Over Stump
Franklin Colson, 11, of Newpoint, stumbled and fell against a stump injuring his left eye. He was unable to see from that eye for a while. This is the second incident affecting his left eye after a prior steel fragment removal operation.
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Franklin Colson
James Colson
Newpoint
Young Colson
Tobacco company gets raise in valuation
The Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co with warehouses in Washington township was reassessed from 545 910 to 720 000 by the state tax board. The township levy is 1 26, the county's lowest, yet the company will pay 9 072 in taxes next year.
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Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co
Washington Township
Choir Leader Surprised by Handkerchief Shower
Mrs. R. C. Higley, leader of the Baptist church choir, was surprised at the end of a rehearsal when the choir presented her with a handkerchief shower. The presentation was made by Raymond Turner.
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R. C. Higley
Baptist Church
Raymond Turner
Shelby County Sheriff Wins Suit for Stove Purchase
Shelbyville Indiana December 17 Alvin Baker sheriff of Shelby County won a lawsuit against the county board of commissioners for 90 dollars the jury verdict in circuit court after the sheriff purchased a cook stove in November 1918 without prior permission to feed prisoners when the old stove failed and inmates missed meals due to delays in commissioner meetings
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Shelbyville
Ind
Alvin ©. Baker
Shelby County
Board of Commissioners of
Miss Neimeyer Suffers Torn Ankle Ligaments After Fall
Miss Lillian Neimeyer aged 12 daughter of Mr and Mrs George Neimeyer of Newpoint was injured yesterday when she fell and tore ligaments loose in her left ankle. The injury causes significant pain and will keep her from walking for some time, says her physician.
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Lillian Neimeyer
George Neimeyer
Newpoint
Travelers Visit Families In Indiana Trip Report
Mrs Al Thomas was among passengers to Indianapolis this morning. Mrs Herman Miler of California visiting relatives at Milroy is the guest for a few days of her cousin, Mrs B F Mason of St Paul.
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al Thomas
Indianapolis
Herman Miler
California
Milroy
B. F. Mason
St. Paul
Tablet to Pearl Hall Williams Lake Placed by Little Helpers Missionary Band
A bronze memorial tablet for Pearl Hall Williams Lake, a China missionary who married twice, will be installed in Center Square church by the Little Helpers Missionary Band of the church’s Sunday school. The Boston crafted tablet arrived and rests at Mrs. Brown’s home before mounting in the church.
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Little Helpers Missionary Band
Center Square
Emily McCullouch Brown
W. North Street
Greensburg
Clarence McKay
Johns. Stewart
Pearl Hall Williams Lake
China
Williams
Japan
Lake
Boston
Mrs. Brown
North Street
Vevay Baptist Leader to Deliver Address on 26th in Reunion
Rev H B Ferrer of the Vevay Baptist church will deliver the address on the 26th. The unveiling of the tablet marks a reunion with attendees from Decatur county. Center Square church sits near the Switzerland county center, once eyed for the courthouse, but Vevay grew to attract the county seat. Center Square Baptist, over a century old, began at Long Run and still holds services though it is presently without a pastor.
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H. B. Ferrer
Vevay Baptist Church
Decatur County
Center Square
Switzerland County
Vevay
Baptist Church
Burglars Take 2500 From Fair Department Store
In Anderson Indiana on December 17 a burglary at the Fair department store on a main street robbed the safe of about 2500 dollars. Police believe a professional gang committed the act, with a lookout and getaway by car. Insurance covers the loss. Store owned by A Strauss and Co.
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Anderson
Ind
Fair
Indiana
Thelves
A. Strauss & Co
Rev Archibald McLean Dies in Battle Creek Mich
The 82 year old minister Archibald McLean prominent in the Christian church died Wednesday in Battle Creek Michigan. He served as president of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society in Cincinnati for thirty five years and had visited Greensburg often. Funeral will be in St Louis with burial in Cincinnati. Public Service Commission asked to compel Big Four and I C to install crossing protection.
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Archibald McLean
Christian Church
Battle Creek
Mich
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
Cincinnati
Greensburg
St. Louis
Public Service Commission
Big Four
Residents seek crossing watchmen at Adams street crossings
Eighty Adams county residents filed a petition with the Public Service Commission asking Bio Four Railroad Company and the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company to maintain a crossing watchman or install automatic gang signals at street crossings in Adams Indiana.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Adams
Decatur County
Public Service Commission
Bio Four Railroad Company
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company
Ve lican editor and revived cake incident noted
A fragmentary item recalls a past event where a cake was sent to the editor on a public occasion and revived in discussion. The Greensburg Standard mentions a brief note about a wedding cake and a bride, with references to a delicious cake and a closing account.
Little Giants Defeat St Marys Juniors In Fast game
The Little Giants beat Mary's Juniors 6 to 3 at the Y last night. Forster and Wah led the Juniors, while Jer and Charles starred for the Giants. Final score was 15 to 2 in favor of the Little Giants with Wahman burger and Downs scoring field goals and Forster Wahler fouling most.
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Little Giants
Mary’s
Giants
Forster
Wah
Jer
Charles
Levenstein
Strasburger
Wahman
Burger
Downs
Mill
Missing Tire and Rim Stolen From Garage
Thieves broke into the man’s garage late last night and removed a tire and rim from the rear of the car. A lap robe, jacket, and other items were also taken. Loss estimated around eight o’clock.
Recovering in Western Union Telegra ms
Joseph Styers is recovering in Western Union telegraph offices where quarantine is in place. He is reported to be improving steadily and responding to medical care as staff monitor his condition. Local health officials oversee the containment measures and assist with daily routines.
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Joseph Styers
Western Union
Christmas Concert Planned at Stf for Sunday
A Christmas concert will be held at the Stf O. F. Home on Sunday at o'clock with Ralph Schwabe and Will Ehrhar assisting. Visitors will be welcome and Seymour Company leases are noted in Laurel with preparations for a first Duck Creek well amid oil exploration reports in the area.
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Ralph Schwabe
Ehrhar
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Bromwell Factory
Grand Jury
Jefferson C. Davis
Israel D. Jewett
E. D. Jewett
Hiccoughs
Tobacco Company
STOVE
Pearl Hall
Williams Lake
Love and Honor
A. M. O’lean
Battle Creek, Mich
Versailles
der ST. Mary's
Wahler
Seymour Company
Dal
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