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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
1
Postcard sentiment from Reverend D A Tucker pastor of Free Baptist church Aurora Iowa reflects on days like tides and a New Year voyage. He wishes Godspeed and pledges to offer fellowship comradeship and sincere devotion to bless the recipient's year.
Greensburg Knights of Pythias Lodge No. 148 held a regular meeting and elected officers last Thursday night and installed them at the following night. John W. Rhodes is Commander, C. Edgar Craig is Vice Commander, Lee Tremain Prelate, Dr E D McLaughlin Master at Arms, Frank McCoy I G Cliff Meek, Bert Morgan Outside Guard, Harry Mounts W M, J Lowe K of R S A, Eugene Rankin M E, D Tillson Trustee.
Miss Estella Winford daughter of Mr and Mrs Brumfield Turner of two miles south of town wed Edward Jackson Overton son of Mr and Mrs William Overton of McLean Kansas at 7 30 p m Christmas at Centenary parsonage Rev A L Bennett officiating in the presence of immediate family A buffet luncheon followed at the bride s home and the couple will reside with her parents
Cash Lowe surprised at his North Franklin home by eight ex township trustees of Washington county from 1895 to 1900. Guests included A. F. Eubanks O B Trimble W A Williams J W Tremain W G Updike Prof Elmer C Jerman and Editor J E Caskey. Missing were John H Jackson and John McDermott. Mrs Lowe hosted a gourmet dining event.
August Battreall, motorman for the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction Co, was arrested by Sheriff Joseph Clay on a manslaughter charge after an Acton open switch crash killed Donald Sleeth and injured several others. He posted a $1000 bond. The coroner's investigation preceded a grand jury indictment.
The Central Christian church in Seymour concluded a 17 day revival led by Rev. Harley Jackson and Evangelist James Small. The meetings drew strong attendance with 101 additions to the church, 58 by baptism and 43 by letter, boosting the church and community spirit. Small plans to return for future meetings and assists Rev. James Mailley in February.
Hope Journal reports a Tuesday night brawl on the Hope train from Greensburg. Joe Mullendore and Van Rheems restrained passengers by keeping the smoking car door closed while a man backed into a corner and knocked others down. conductor aided. Passengers blamed too much booze for the disturbance.
Milford Lodge No 94 F M M installed officers Friday night of last week and held their annual banquet. Officers installed include J M Luther W M L M Wilson S W Roy Myers J W Mort Messenheimer Treas Nelson Henderson Sec Watson Bostic S D Walter Minor J D R E Myers Tyler.
Theodore Reed, a promising United Brethren student from Noble township, delivered his first sermon in St. Paul school chapel. The Shelbyville News notes his excellent delivery and frequent bursts of oratory, predicting future ministerial success.
Elmer Stewart aged thirty nine died at his Westport home Saturday morning at four. He was son of William Stewart near Hope and cousin of Walter Stewart. Reared in Bartholomew county he lived on a Burnsville area farm before moving to Westport four years ago to run a grain business with Frank Tyner. He leaves an eight year old daughter his wife died five years ago. Funeral Monday at home conducted by Rev M O Jarvis then burial at Hope. He was a respected citizen in Westport.
Dr. F. D. Marshall of Florence Kentucky died at the Pasteur Institute in Chicago from hydrophobia contracted when a dog that he tried to pet attacked him. He left his Florence office in December for treatment after lacerations and rapidly rising rabies symptoms. The same dog bit a 16 year old boy and a Black man who were treated at the Pasteur Institute in New York. Dr Marshall was a graduate of the Cincinnati School of Dentistry and highly regarded in his class.
The all female Funny Club invited husbands and male friends for a six course six o clock dinner in the DeArmond hotel dining hall. Mrs John Osborn acted as toastmistress and Mrs George Davis gave the welcome address. Will Pulse spoke followed by a discussion on Our Husbands led by Mrs White. Mrs Ed White of Indianapolis recited When Papa Was a Boy to an enraptured audience.
Edith Johnson aged in Indiana eloped with Curtis Lambert of Rugby after parental objections. They left Monday night after cantata rehearsal and married today in Covington Kentucky. Lambert is the son of Jacob Lambert, a Rugby farmer. the couple plans to telegraph for forgiveness as a Christmas present.
A large fill on the Thel and C traction line caved this morning trapping cars. The westbound car passed before sensing danger, then a dispatch car crossed as earth spilled from both sides. Passengers now walk across while repairs are prepared.
Glanton G Welsh and his wife celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary at their North Franklin Street home with a six o'clock dinner entertaining friends. Welsh, formerly a teacher in Washington township and local schools, now serves as assistant cashier at Citizen's Bank, trusted for his community-minded conduct. The STANDARD extends heartfelt felicitations and wishes them many more happy returns.
W D Armbrister, formerly of Hillsville Virginia, plans to start a furniture and undertaking shop at J M Shortridge's store room in St Paul around February 1st. He recently married Edna Brown, described as a con girl, and is praised as an experienced and agreeable businessman.
For sixty days the firm advertises selling or cashing its Perfect farm fence at savings versus Jamestown. Prices listed include 58-inch at 324 cents, 48-inch at 28 cents, and 26-inch at 19 cents with other sizes in proportion.
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