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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1925
Page
8
The Greensburg News Pub Co lists subscription prices for Indiana and outside Indiana in this issue. Rates are $2.06 per year in Indiana and $2.50 per year elsewhere, with payments in advance.
Fire department responded at 7 AM to Elmer Martin’s West Sheridan street residence to extinguish a small blaze in a furnace or flue. Firemen used three gallons of chemicals and damage was minor.
Three county officials will take offices in the courthouse on January 1. George Walker begins his second term as commissioner, John W. Holcomb starts his second term as prosecutor, and Otis A. Maddux begins his first term as sheriff.
Mrs Anna Brunker 63 wife of William G Brunker died at her Sandusky home at 5 am She was born July 19 1884 The family includes husband three children Grover Brunker of Cynthiana Ky Mrs Thelma Marlowe Brunker near Sandusky and Mrs Mae B Coy of Indianapolis Two grandchildren three sisters and two brothers survive Funeral at Sandusky M E Church with Rev Sidebottom Rev LaHue and Rev Turner Burial in South Park cemetery
Sampson Meredith 75 died Christmas Day at 5 PM in his home near McCoy's of heart trouble. He leaves a large family including sons Fred Orlando and Orville and daughters in law Mrs Della Meyers and Mrs John Grose.
Mrs Frances A Sisco dies at her daughter Mrs Frank Pollard’s home in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon at age 76. She leaves son W A Sisco of Franklin and another daughter, widow of Moses Sisco, a Civil War veteran who formerly lived here. Funeral rites were held today.
Joseph M. Hatfield 73 died of heart failure in a Memphis hotel. A Greensburg timber man since 1903 he married Roxie Price in West Virginia. Survived by widow and three daughters in Greensburg, a Mt. Hope step-daughter and stepson. body to arrive Saturday for funeral arrangements to follow.
A marriage license has been issued to Fred C. Hayes of Indianapolis and Lulu C. Cameron, daughter of Elmer Cameron, of this city.
Mrs. Walter B. McCoy, who underwent an appendicitis operation at St Vincent's hospital Monday, is reported as recovering nicely today.
Mrs Martin Meek aged 64 died Wednesday night after a brief illness. Funeral at 10 a.m. Saturday at 506 North East street. Born India Pearl Horton Hamilton June 25 1860 near Kingston she married Martin Meek December 25 1879 and had three children Homer G Meek and others. Survived by husband two children four grandchildren a sister Mrs L M Henry of Assiaut Egypt. Known in Kingston Spring Hill Greensburg for cheer and care of the sick.
William Steckelman age 34 died Wednesday evening at Sunnyside Sanatorium near Indianapolis after a yearlong tuberculosis illness. Born March 21 1890 in Columbus Indiana he moved to Greensburg in 1906. Survived by widow son his mother sister and brother. Funeral Monday 2 pm at his mother 401 North Ireland Street with Rev Bardemeier officiating. Bur a in Serth Park.
A bolt thief broke a window at George E. McKee coal office near the Big Four yards yesterday morning. The robber took a book with seventy two stamps and a small amount of change, about fifty cents total, and entered between 8 and noon/measured by McKee who was nearby shortly before eight.
Two small fires occurred with slight damage the past weekend. A Dixie garage blaze on Michigan Avenue prompted the department to use chemicals and resulted in minor damage. A rug burned at Thomas Webster’s corner home from a toy engine fire caused $40 damage. A fire at Fairmont Creamery on West Main Street was averted when manager Charles McIntyre turned off a gas stove after reports of flames.
A baby boy born December 22 to Mr and Mrs R E McElrose of Bedford Oregon weighs nine pounds named Richard Allen. The mother is formerly Florence Hazelrigg of the city.
Dorothy and E th Drone plan a brief trip through Indiana stopping in Indianapolis to visit relatives for a few days. The fragmentary note mentions University and a travel path.
Mrs. Thomas Hughes, 72, longtime New Point resident and former Greensburg resident, died Saturday night. Funeral Tuesday at 10 in the Christian church, New Point, with burial at Spring Hill. She leaves three sisters Mrs. Vesta King Mrs. Anna Lutes and Mrs. Flora Harding all of near New Point. her husband predeceased her.
Oren Snider was arrested by Connersville police after a city wide robbery spree. He confessed to entering Dr Thorne and Redelman offices in this city and Roy Wagnerers Rushville residence. He is held in Connersville jail awaiting arraignment and linked to items found at the Waggener home.
Felix Schneider aged 52 and cashier of Jasper State Bank for 25 years died at his Jasper Indiana home last night. He was a prominent citizen and brother of Rev. P J Schneider pastor of St Marys Catholic Church. He leaves a widow and two children. Funeral arrangements expected Monday.
Four persons died in Chicago amid a brutal cold snap that dropped below zero. The Weather Bureau forecast a rise from subzero temperatures, but fires from overheated furnaces caused by the cold forced many guests from a hotel. Christmas Day registered six below zero, the coldest in 52 years, with considerable suffering reported in the city.
Kenneth Glidewell was a passenger bound for Indianapolis this afternoon, as reported in local transit notes.
At the Holcomb home five miles east of Westport, Miss Edna Holcomb married Ancil L. Shuter with Rev. J C Nicholson officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Eric Shuter and Miss Mabel Holcomb. groom’s party included Eric Shuter and Arthur L Rimstidt. Guests numbered thirty eight as gifts poured in.
Margaret Ellen Creigmile, born May 17 1858 in Ripley County Indiana died December 18 1924 at her daughter Elsie Gloyds home near Sandusky aged 66 years 7 months and 1 day. She married Joseph Ober December 31 1879 and leaves husband sister Mollie Brown Versailles brothers Robert A and Thomas Craigmile Osgood and two children Elsie Ellen Gloyd and Nellie Gertrude who preceded her. She spent most of life in Ripley County and was devoted to family with a hopeful note of heavenly rest.
Mr Manuel renovates a store room as town shops sell Xmas goods. Basketball players plan a four game per day stretch with about ten visiting clubs, plus meals and lodging arranged. Mrs Rozal visits from Indianapolis while Miss Gerett Downey returns home for a father's death and will resume studies in Erie after New Year. Pete Barnes sells his Greensburg meat shop and plans a Westport return. Rev Bueshong delivers final sermon at the Christian church before moving to Jeffersonville Indiana.
The government launched a nationwide inspection drive to prevent the European disease from invading Indiana. Dr. G W Butler leads the state meat inspection effort to curb its spread, with aims to avert further outbreaks across the nation.
Londa Mt Cheever daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Cheever Westport and Bernardine Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Bailey Washington Ind were married Tuesday evening Dec 23 at Merritt Place Methodist church Indianapolis. The ceremony was performed by Rev A L Williams in the presence of relatives and friends. The couple will reside in Indianapolis after Jan 5 and begin their wedding tour.
Miss Marjorie Colson and Rev. John S. Chambers were united in marriage yesterday at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Harry F. Lett officiating. The couple will reside in New Point following a single ring ceremony.
Hayes and Lula Cameron united in marriage at Star Baptist church with Rev. I B Morgan officiating. Attendants included Rolyn Davis as best man. Ruth and Ireve Morgan played carols. Couple to reside at 1520 West Washington, Indianapolis.
Mrs. Martha Remy aged 82 widow of John T. Remy died at Hope Thursday night. Her husband was grandfather of Judge Charles F. Remy and Edward A. Remy of Indianapolis, who died in 1898 at age 88. Funeral set for Monday at 11 o clock. Survivors include two sisters Miss Nannie Robeson and Mrs. Belle Sauer of Chicago and William Robeson of Elwood.
Mr and Mrs August Fagel of Shelbyville celebrated their golden wedding on Christmas Eve. They were married December 24, 1874, at the home of Mr and Mrs Conrad Ehrhardt in Greensburg. He is 79 and she 75. Mr Fagel is a Civil War veteran as was Mr Ehrhardt, who died years ago.
Thomas Hall previously of this place and Dorothy Graham of Indianapolis sought a marriage license here but were refused by Miss Link since the proposed bride was not a county resident. They returned to Indianapolis to obtain a license.
Affiliation of several ex service men with the local post of the American Legion was reported after a social session at the post club rooms yesterday afternoon. Eats and smiles were served during the afternoon. Philip Stapp gave a short talk and announced appointments.
Alvin Shumm and Opal Linville join local households for Christmas. Many neighbors and relatives from Greensburg, Rushville, Muncie, Batesville, and Indianapolis visit, dine, or host gatherings. The note also covers illnesses, travel to see family, and a few community events and a funeral.
Letts C W Moor and family from Knightstown joined Alexander and Moor relatives for a Christmas weekend. John Schiley of Crothersville returned home after visiting G W Davis and wife. Seymour couples visited. Several relatives traveled for Christmas including Hattie Evans after an operation. Prolonged illness noted for Mary Wasson. Meals and dinners shared among the Purvis and Whipple households as visits continued through the holiday period.
Indianapolis Dec 27 Leo K Fesler former Marion county auditor denied charges in an indictment alleging alteration of a public record. The case ties to the old county workhouse to Morse & Co and claims the firm received more than due through pencil changes to the ledger.
The Alert State Bank filed against Harvey E Rus sell et al in circuit court resulted in judgment and foreclosure of mortgage for 2390.50. The ruling marks the bank as winner in the suit today.
The petition of John F. Starks to adopt two minors Bernard and Margaret Priddy was granted by the court, formalizing the guardianship and parental rights.
The court today heard evidence in a petition to partition lands given to Ruth Barnard by the late Nelson Mowrey for her and her children. The petition claims the farms are at risk of waste and exposure to debts and taxes and urges partition. One farm is in Shelby county and the other in Decatur county.
Ex service men in need received baskets of Christmas cheer from the American Legion post and Legion Auxiliary. Eight baskets with groceries and provisions were sent to county families and fruit remembrances given to sick comrades. Committee members were Harry Eberhart Dale Eubank Harry Jordan and Howard Littell. Cards were also sent out by the organizations. Salvation Army distributed baskets to poor families yesterday.
Charles Redington presents his wife with a Chrysler Crown Imperial. He had two other Chrysler cars from last year shipped to Petersburg Florida for the Tom and family to spend the winter with Mr. Atom and his parents.
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