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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

Page

6

Local social notes from Vevay and Bloomington

Miss Jane Schoonover returns to Vevay after visiting Miss Lida Cotton. Miss Marie Link returns to Indianapolis to work after Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Chris Link of North Broadway. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cookson and Mr and Mrs Hays Buskirk of Bloomington are guests of Mr and Mrs Charles L White.

Jane Schoonover Vevay Lida Cotton Marie Link Indianapolis Mrs Chris Link North Broadway Thomas Cookson Hays Buskirk Bloomington Charles L. White

Indianapolis visitors and local notables stop by

Ed D Donnell his wife and son with Mr Cliff Donnell are in town from Indianapolis to visit relatives and friends. Mr Donnell remains employed as state printer. Miss Violet Allen efficient book keeper at the C J Loyd Poultry House was injured by an icy sidewalk yesterday and cannot work. Rev J Ed Murr pastor Milroy Methodist church visited today.

Ed D. Donnell Cliff Donnell Indianapolis Violet Allen C. J. Loyd Poultry House J. Ed Murr Milroy Methodist Church

Family Visits and Birth Announced in Local Notes

William and Robert Miller visit Lawrenceburg to see sister Mrs James McGranahan. Olive Hite of Indianapolis visits sister Mrs Donnell Lowe in Spring Hill. Raymond Kautz, guest at Y C O F Home, trained at G H H and now a State Normal student. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Homer Meek last evening, arriving just before Christmas. Mr and Mrs Robert Todd return to Franklin after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Haas.

William and Robert Miller Lawrenceburg James McGranahan Olive Hite Indianapolis Donnell Lowe Spring Hill Raymond Kautz G. H State Normal Homer Meek Robert Todd Franklin Jacob Haas Mrs. Herbert Meek

Local Dispatch Updates on Health and Visits

Deputy Sheriff Grover DeMoss transported William H. Doeppig to Cragmont Hospital in Madison. Miss Stella Harvey of Indianapolis visits Elza Reed and family for the week. Prof Elmer Jerman and family travel to Indianapolis to see his mother Mrs L D W Jerman, wintering with daughter Mrs John Kuert. Edward Jerman of Topeka, Kan., will join for a reunion and dinner tomorrow. George Abbott suffers a severe tonsillitis attack.

Grover DeMoss Madison William H. Doeppig Cragmont Hospital Stella Harvey Indianapolis Elza Reed and Elmer Jerman L. D. W. Jerman John Kuert Ilis Edward Topeka Kan

Visitors and raids highlight Shelbyville news

Marsh McCormack J P Thomson and Mr and Mrs Wirt Woodfill visited Indianapolis. Rev F W Wart and daughter spent a quiet afternoon there. Shelbyville police raided the Eagles club on Christmas Eve finding a large booze haul and also checked the Elks rooms. Amos Lopez paid £1004 38 to the mother of a deceased client. Miss Sue Lambert takes over her father's Abstract business from the K P building.

Shelbyville Eagles Elks Amos Lopez The State Life Insurance Company Joseph Lewis Sue Lambert Miss Lambert K. of P

Businessmen to Attend State Meeting in Columbus Tomorrow

Roy C Kanouse J M Blackmore Joe Strasburger Will Pulse and Harry Lathrop head to Columbus for a two day state business men gathering with prominent speakers. J A Staggr and son Clyde plan a raincoat store in the former J W Owens room and an auction sale of coats is slated for the new rooms above the Pols Caljon.

Roy C. Kanouse J. M. Blackmore Joe Strasburger Will Pulse Harry Lathrop Ro Columbus Davn J. A. Staggr Clyde J. W. Owens Polscaljon

Miss Helen Coles Attends Colum bus House Party

Miss Helen Coles went to Colum bus last evening to attend a house party at the home of Miss Elizabeth Reeves.

Helen Coles Columbus Elizabeth Reeves

Visiting kin and friends travel notes in Indiana towns

J A Braden returns from a pleasant visit with his grandson Robert Crawford in Connersville. Miss Bernice Bennington of Sandusky spends the week with her parents in Knightstown.

J. A. Braden Robert Crawford Connersville Bernice Bennington Sandusky Knightstown

Mrs Will Lay Returns to Columbus After Visit

Mrs Will Lay has returned to Columbus following a visit with her Eich relatives.

Will Lay Columbus Eich

Christmas travel and family visits reported across towns

Mrs. Clay Aldrich and her son Russell visited her parents the Waits in Adams. John Richards returns home near Letts after Christmas with Rushville relatives. Horace McDonald and family from Sandusky come back from Indianapolis visit with his parents. Leona Hamilton and Gladys Welch from Westport travel to Indianapolis to see The Birth of a Nation at English's.

Clay Aldrich Russell Adams David Waits William Thornton Frankfort John Richards Letts Rushville Leslie Horace McDonald Sandusky Mrs A. H. McDonald Indianapolis Leona Hamilton Gladys Welch Westport English

Miss Golay Returns Home After Visit with Ricketts Family

Miss Golay of Cambridge City has returned home following a visit with Ed Ricketts and his family in the Sandusky neighborhood.

Miss Golay Cambridge City Ed Ricketts Sandusky

Longtime County Resident Extends Daily Review Subscription

Luke A Terhune, six miles north of town, orders another year of the Daily Review to his address. He resides with his son in law Henry Goddard and is noted as a well known elder in the county. The January circuit court term starts Wednesday. New Year's Day is a holiday so court will not open then. Isaac Sefton returns from a trip to Kokomo.

Luke A. Terhune Daily Review Henry Goddard Mr. Terhune

Freight derailment delays rail service near New Bethel

An eastbound freight trailer derailed at New Bethel shortly after 10 PM Tuesday, blocking the I. and I. C. line and causing some passenger cars between Indianapolis, Shelbyville, and Greensburg to be canceled. The first westbound car to Shelbyville after the wreck arrived an hour late at 12:32 AM.

New Bethel Indianapolis Shelbyville Greensburg

County Health Commissioner Named to Succeed Late Doctor

County commissioners in session today approved claims and appointed Dr B S White as county health commissioner to succeed the late Dr R M Thomas. It is expected Dr White will resign due to failing eyesight and Dr E A Porter of Burney will be named.

Alowed B. S. White R. M. Thomas White E. A. Porter Burney

Local residents greet holidays with visitors and travel

Mrs. Fred Whipple of near Burney receives a mass of orange and lemon blossoms Christmas from her uncle George Lewis of San Dimas. Dr. and Mrs. Wilbur Kennedy depart for Johnson City Tennessee after attending the funeral of his sister Mrs. Charles B Evans. Misses Imogene and Mary Lois Marsh visit Columbus for New Year with Miss Thelma Robison.

Fred Whipple Near Burney George Lewis San Dimas Cal Wilbur Kennedy Johnson City Tenn Charles B. Evans Imogene Mary Lois Marsh Columbus Thelma Robison

Christmas Dinners and Dances Highlight Rush County Social Season

Spring Hill guests join Mr and Mrs Hubert Innis in Rush County for a Christmas dinner. Lafe Wonn and family and Grover Smith with Mrs Jane Goddard and Miss Martha Smith attend. Steven Hoagland hosts at West North Street with hoaglands from Indianapolis. Elizabeth Dashiell entertains a large youth party with dancing and refreshments. Leah Flint plans a 24-cover dinner with out of town guests Christina Flint Harrel BailyRachel Turner Lillian Wood Fred Osborn. D A R meeting moves to 2 PM New Year’s Day at Mrs Joe Kitchin’s. Out of town guests attend Alex Levenstein’s Christmas Dance in Eagles Hall forty couples. Progress Club Christmas meeting features Charlotte Bronte sketches and Jane Eyre review. Will Kincaid home hosts annual elaborate Christmas dinner for 100 with Santa Claus decor and gifts. Nora McCormick departs for Stockton California after centennial visit. John F Childs gives all newsboys two bits as Christmas custom. others visit Shelbyville.

Leah Flint North Perkins Street Harrel Baily Martinsville Christina Flint Greensburg Rachael Turner Sandusky Lillian Wood Terre Haute Fred Osborn Kokomo Rushville Jacksonian Progress Club Edith Amanda Hamilton Kingston Tressa Throp Charlotte Bronte Edith Murphy Will Kincaid Spring Hill Santa Claus

Local Notices and Social Tidings From Belleville Area

Will H. Davis, veteran city post office clerk, spends vacation with relatives at Belleville Illinois near St Louis. The Angora cat belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crisler has died. Rev Earl Riley and wife of Sheridan are guests of his sister Mrs Charles L Ryan and other relatives. Mr Riley is pastor of the Methodist Church.

Will H. Davis City Belleville St. Louis Walter Crisler Earl Riley Sheridan Charles L. Ryan Riley

Reed Accepts Toll Collector Post in Sheridan

Rollin Reed son of Mr and Mrs Alva Reed of Indianapolis has taken a toll collector job for Bell Telephone Co in Sheridan. Office work disagreed with him and outdoor duties suit him better.

Rollin Reed Alva Reed Indianapolis Bell Telephone Co Rollin

Indianapolis Attorney Paul White Attends American Historical Society

Paul White, young Indianapolis attorney, traveled to Cincinnati to join an American Historical Society meeting, to hear his friend Prof. William H Lingelbach of the University of Pennsylvania. The society met at the Hotel Lincoln hosted by Judge William Howard Taft, with White formerly connected to Lingelbach at Penn.

Paul White Indianapolis P. T. Lambert Cincinnati American Historical Society Wm. H. Lingelbach University of Pennsylvania W. H. Taft Hotel Linton White U. of P Lingelbach

Dille & Son Wins Monument Order in Danville

J. L. Dille & Son secured a $1,200 monument order in Danville, part of $2,900 in work the firm has placed there in two years. The move began after Mrs. Louisa House, a former Greensburster, recommended them and the firm urges other ex-residents to support a Greensburg business to grow its trade region.

J. L. Dille & Son Danville Louisa House Greensburster House Greensburg

Portland Oregon progress letter from Rolland Clark to M E Newhouse

Rolland Clark of Portland Ore former Clarksburg resident writes Hon M E Newhouse Kingston about his career since moving two and a half years ago. He joined a live stock commission firm Bodine and Clark and speaks of the firm’s business since 1916.

M. E. Newhouse Kingston Rolland Clark Portland Ore Clarksburg Oregon Rolland Bodine & Clark

Local yards report easing car famine with shipments

W. J. Kincaid sent a carload of mules to York Pennsylvania and Carl Swift forwarded hogs to Indianapolis. The car business is small today with many empty cars, ending a period of shipment strain that troubled shippers and the freight office staff.

W. J. Kincaid York Carl .Swift Indianapolis

Local residents and events brighten holiday week in town

Carl Billings of Chugwater WY visits relatives after years away and teaches in Chugwater schools. Clyde Smith of Peru, once a window trimmer here, wins a 100 prize and is known as Coffee Smith. James C. St John, 78, longtime South Park cemetery custodian, plans to stay in Greensboro. John Roberts injures ankle in a yard incident. The McIntyre home narrowly escapes fire due to burning candies. Zella Morgan may serve as court reporter next term as trials foreseen. John Bower receives two large lemons from Rev Dr A Tucker in Florida showing local fruit adaptation.

Clyde Smith Peru Minear Clyde A. 3. Smith Coffee James C. St. John South Park Cemetery Mr. St. John Creensboro John Bower A. Tucker Lynn Haven Fla

Foley’s Honey and Tar Trial Offer for Coughs

Readers are urged to cut a slip and mail five cents to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chithee TH. They will receive a trial package containing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs colds and croup Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Sold everywhere.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chithee Foley

Christmas Entertainment At Milford Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the Christmas entertainment in Milford Saturday night. Visitors include Mack Lane and Paul and Raymond Bullard of New Castle, Miss Luna Lane, Della Creech of Indianapolis, and many locals like Robert Haldeman and wife. Several residents are listed as sick, with others visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Mack Lane Paul and Raymond Bullard New Castle Luna Lane Della Creech Indianapolis Robert Haldeman Bettie Goodwin Harry Peterson Shelby County Clarabel Hunger St. Paul C. G. Harrod Burney Our Town Ralph Conk Asbury Price Henry Christian

Local residents return for holidays from distant towns

Burney and C J Russell family of Muncie visited relatives and returned home. William Pumphrey and wife came back to Shelbyville after several days here. Mrs Lester Myers and children of Rochville visit her parents W A Miner and wife. Mrs Will Slowe of Mooney guests of daughter Mrs Glen Eliott. Mrs Clay Alexander and Miss Louise Elliott back from Indianapolis trip. Mrs Oscar Oaks and son William visit Aurora relatives.

Bernard Huff St. Paul Fred Ambrose Barnes James Bullard Nelson Henderson Greensburg Lizzie Mercer Harry Mercer E. E. Lewis T. C. Goff Clell Barnes John Everett Crosby Maude Christian Louise Miner Roxie Russell C. J. Russell Muncie William Pumphrey Shelbyville Lester Myers Rochville W. A. Miner Will Slowe Mooney Glen Eliott Clay Alexander Louise Elliott Indianapolis Frank Miner W. A. Noner Zeno Padgett West Virginia Robert Burney Kid Surney Mabel Burney Leroy L. T. Howell Warren Laughlin Albert Pavey Ard Herbert Loughlin Miss Mavel Cincinnati Watt Dean W. Tomson Richmond

Nut pick bottle opener doubles as corn holder

A household tool combines a nut pick and bottle opener and also serves as a holder for an ear of corn during eating, offering multi use functionality.

Business Men to Banquet Fee in Greensburg

Greensburg Business Men's Association to host a February 5 banquet at the Y M C A with a possible address by Hon. Charles A. Bookwalter of Indianapolis. The board adopted memorial resolutions for Dr. R. M. Thomas, praising his integrity and service, to be shared with his wife and family.

Business Men’s Association Board of Charles A. Bookwalter Indianapolis R. M. Thomas Greensburg Business Men Paul R. Tindall D. E. Douglas Robert ST. John

Annual Meeting of Christian Church Elects New Officers

A midweek prayer hour drew a large crowd as the Christian church heard the pastor speak on the Divine Side of a Revival. The official board presented its annual report showing 2913.22 dollars in expenditures, up 590 from last year, signaling church prosperity. Officers elected for the coming year include Elders Cicero F Northern John J Turner Brazier Kirby George W Adams L D Braden J C Barbe M Wilton Deacons Webb Mercer Lon H Roszell James Cowan Livy Edward George Martin George Turner James Elliott Robert Reed J C Trimnell Hamilton Mercer Deaconesses Mills Henry George Magee Lou Hughes Margaret Glenn J C Crews Trustees Jeremy Braden C H Thomson Roy C Kanouse Usher James Elliott Publicity secretary B A Turner. The report was approved and the meeting adjourned with eagerness to improve the next year’s report.

Christian ‘Church Cicero F. Northern John J. Turner Brazier Kirby George W. Adams L. D. Braden J. C. Barbe M. Wilton Webb Mercer Lon H. Roszell James Cowan Livy Eward George Martin George Turner James Elliott Robert Reed J. C. Trimnell Hamilton Mercer Mesdames Mills Henry George Magee Lou Hughes Margaret Glenn J. C. Crews

Milford Oyster Supper Brings Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the oyster supper given by the Horse Thief Co in Milford on Saturday night. Local residents and visitors, including Roy Townsend and family from St. Paul, were noted in attendance. Various residents visited Greensburg and Burney on Tuesday, with several church activities and protracted meetings ongoing as the holiday season approaches.

Horse Thief Co

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George Abbott Marsh McCormack J. P. Thomson Wirt Woodfill F. W. Wart Frieda Mae Tohn Indiana’ Regiment Isaac Sefton Oliver Simmonds North Vernon Arthur *Ichim Donald Hunter Lafayette Purdue University Mr. McKim Walter McCoy Enringfield Ohia Fred Brougher Wilson Street Albert Endicott Misa Victoria Woolverton Hew Home Mrs. Quellin Turner East Main Street Gervase C. Flick Ellen Flick Adam RB. Meek Hubert Innis Rush County Taylor Goddard West Hendricks Street Lafe Wonn and Family Grover Smith Jane Goddard Martha Smith Steven Hoagland West North Street Andrew Babe Hoagland John Hoagland Miss Elva George Hoagland Elizabeth Dashiell D.A. R Joe Kitchin Charles Woodfill Alex Levenstein Eagles’ Hall Milroy Edinburg Tipton Dumas Ark Sanford Nora McCormick Stockton Nora John F. Childs Mr. Childs E Church Carl Billings Chugwater Wyo Riley Pillings Wyatt University of Colorado Umcle Ra Doggett John Roberts South Broadway Robert McIntyre First Broadway Officer Underwood Zella Morgan Raymond Willoughby Littl Dr. Porter Forest, Dale and Howard Rodman Ed Miers Robert Miers Albert Miner Anderson Beckie Miner Watson Bostic Nora Barnes Florida Noel Anderson Near Adams Lena Tansy Kenneth Barnes Gus, Barnes Oscar Oaks William Aurora Otto Deitrich George Byers Violet Faris Fannie Johnson Anne Smith Greensboro Hubert Moore Whiteland Clarence Myers Tressie Cox Virgil Galbraith SION DR. Thomas Chris Tian Church Congregation Milford Roy Townsend Glenn Elizabeth Mercer T. C. Gof Wm. Kanouse Essie Lewis M. E R. R. Fowler Mila Anderson E. EB. Lewis Joe Rodman Melvin Miner Brown Ezra Russell Henry Marsh Cambridge
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