Conover returns from Black Hills to advance mine project
R F Conover and family return to Rushville to expand mining with 25 workers and new machinery. He oversees operations and travels to Indianapolis to consult stockholders George Van Camp and Arnold Spencer, with Anhauser Busch of St. Louis among major investors. The venture, led by Conover, promises strong pay prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Conover
Black Hills
North Dakota
Mary Campbell
Northwest
Conover
Indianapolis
George VanCamp
Anhauser- Busch Company
St. Louis
Alex Conover
Arnold Spencer
Tevis
Rushville
Gas Well Shot Near Town Delivers Strong Local Yield
Noah Dashiel finished a gas well for H. C. Patton about five miles northeast of town. Drilling indicates a very good well, better than the 17 year old comparison. Dashiel plans to move equipment to Mrs. Hood's farm to drill another well, expanding use for local residents between the Ft. Wayne road and Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Dashiel
H. C. Patton
Dashiel
Standard Office Seeks Local Job Work
The Standard office invites applicants for local job work opportunities. Details on roles, hours, and compensation to be provided upon inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
New Pastor Called for Greensburg Church
The Greensburg Christian church extended a unanimous call to Rev. W. G. Johnson of Lawrenceburg to succeed Rev. James Mailley who leaves for Colorado Springs next month. Johnson, a former Roanoke pastor, has earned a strong local welcome and brings a wife and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
W. G. Johnson
Lawrenceburg
James Mailley
Colorado Springs
Johnson
Bro. Johnson
The
Roanoke
Virginia
Bethany College
Alexander Campbell
Greensburg
Death of Mrs Falconbury in Greensburg
Mrs Mary Falconbury died at her West North street home Friday at eleven in the morning at age eighty four. Widow of Dr Falconbury she had lived in Greensburg for over fifty years. She leaves four daughters including Mrs Smiley of New York who arrived Thursday before her mother's death. Funeral Sunday at two in Centenary M E church with Rev A L Bennett officiating. She was a well known longtime resident and respected pioneer of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Falconbury
West North Street
Falconbury
Greensburg
A. L. Bennett
Centenary
M. E. Church
Sixteen Added to Local Aerie
A local Eagles lodge held a Friday night ceremony welcoming sixteen new members. A turkey feast drew over two hundred members and friends, and the lodge aims to strengthen its standing in the state. New members named include Joe Durr Jr, Harry Wright, Davia Bowars, John Doggett, Uriah Privett, Grover Demoss, Gilbert Gardner, Leonard Veiles, John T Purvis, John Deupe, Joe Henninger, August Wolfert, George Ruberg, George Wolters, Frank Hardebeck, and John T Span der.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge of Eagles
Joe Durr, Jr
Harry Wright
Davia Bowars
John Doggett
Uriah Privett
Grover Demoss
Gilbert Gardner
Leonard Veiles
John T. Purvis
John Deupe
Joe Henninger
August Wolfert
George Ruberg
George Wolters
Frank Hardebeck
John T. Spander
Popular Restaurant Sold In Greensburg
On Thursday afternoon last week the Yanger cafe was sold to Edward F. Krause of Indianapolis. He assumes management immediately and brings strong restaurant experience. Mr. Yanger will stay on for a period to acquaint the community with the new proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanger
Edward F. Krause
Indianapolis
Krause
Greensburg
Valentine Merryman and Pearl Merryman Wed at Home
Roy Valentine of Moores Hill and Miss Pearl Merryman of Westport were united in marriage by Rev. C. E. Bester at the bride’s parents home. The couple will live with Mr. and Mrs. Merryman for now and plan to establish a separate home in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Valentine
Moores Hill
Pearl Merryman
Westport
C. E. Bester
Moses Merryman
Mrs Merryman
Foley's Honey and Tar Cure Claims
An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy for la grippe coughs and pneumonia prevention. It warns to refuse imitations and notes J. H. Batterton as the product distributor.
Loss of Baggage Shocks Texas Trip Family
George Hightower reports sister Mrs. E G Schultz and her husband, wintering in Chipus Christi Texas, were robbed en route. In San Antonio their bag was checked, later found opened with garments and a repeating shotgun missing. The Schultz pair are enjoying their stay and plan to return in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hightower
E. G. Schultz
Chipus Christi
Texas
San Antonio
Court Notes on Baker vs Keith Estate Verdict Award
Mrs. Daniel Baker sued the estate of the late Thomas Burns for board and care at seven dollars weekly for seventy one weeks. The jury returned a $300 verdict in favor of the plaintiff. Administratrix Mrs. Mook and the Big Four Railroad case Powers vs Big Four seek new trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Baker
George M. Keith
Thomas Burns
Westport
Mook
Big Four
George Powers
The
Big Four Railroad Company
Young Forger Arrested Near Holton
John C. Carroll of Rush county was arrested on a forgery charge. He allegedly forged a $55 check on Chester Williams, worked for months ago. Investigators traced him to his uncle’s home near Holton, confessed at the jail, and claimed remnants of the funds were with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Carroll
New Salem
Rush County
Holton
Elmer Robbins
Young Carroll
Chester Williams
Peoples National Bank of
Rushville
Russell
Webster
Indiana Bankers Association
Osgood
Carroll
Knights of Pythias Confer Knight Rank at Greensburg Lodge
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 Knights of Pythias hosted the Chillon Lodge team of Shelbyville to confer Knight Rank on Thomas Tumilty Fred Lampe and Wilbur Meek. Shelbyville was assisted by Carlos Harrison and Elmer Sefton. A welcome address by John W. Rhodes preceded a light lunch and musical program with visiting boys listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Knights of Pythias
Chillon Lodge
Shelbyville
Thomas Tumilty
Fred Lampe
Wilbur Meek
Carlos Harrison
Elmer Sefton
John W. Rhodes
C. C
John G. King
Ed H. Chadwick
M. O. Sullivan
L. B. Caruthers
George Stubbs
Charles Petit
Elmer Bassett
Ira Oldham
Frank Ewing
C. A. White
Frank Bass
Albert Weingarth
George Glass
Missionary Society Meeting At First M E Church
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the First M E church met with Mrs E J Dils on Saturday. Despite bad weather thirty five members attended a lively session with inaugural address by Miss McLaughlin and performances by Miss Haas, Mrs Will White, and Mrs Harry Gaines speaking on Indians and Alaskans. A petition to congress to ban shipping intoxicants to prohibition states was read and forwarded to Beveridge Watson and Hemenway with pledges to support. Next meeting set for last Friday in February with Miss Lathrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Home Missionary Society of the First
M. E. Church
E. J. Dils
Miss McLaughlin
Miss Haas
Will White
Harry Gaines
Beach
Congress
Beveridge
Watson
Hemenway
Lathrop
Mabel Madeline Bone Marries Frank A Randall in Chicago
Mrs. Sadie Bone Morris announces the marriage of her daughter Mabel Madeline to Frank Albert Randall in Chicago on February 1. The bride is granddaughter of Mrs. A P Bone. couple to reside at 305 Hazel Avenue, Chicago after March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lathrop
Sadie Bone Morris
Mabel Madeline
Frank Albert Randall
Chicago
A. P. Bone
Hazel Avenue
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Minear Dry Goods
Cloaks
Madras
Percales
Carter & CO
First National Bank
Indiana
Valentine Merryman
Ted
Young Forger
England
France
Germany
Washington
District of Columbia
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