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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1925
Page
2
The Thompson Loan Company filed a suit in the Decatur circuit court to foreclose a mortgage against Clyde Jones and Pearl Jones. The amount in question is $56.80.
Thomas Kratt longtime Greensburg resident and Civil War Union Army veteran died at 508 North Broad Way at 6 this morning after a long illness. He was a former tailor on South Franklin Street and leaves daughter Miss Mary Kratt and son Will Kratt who has resided in Peru. His wife preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements to be announced, likely Monday.
In city court this morning prosecutor John W. Holcomb moved to quash indictments against Nolan Sylvia and Charles Strasburger on charges of public intoxication. The state preserved its right to refill, and the action occurred before the jury was sworn.
Miss Mary Lynn Parrish and George Parrish were married at 6 PM last night at 632 East North Street. The ceremony was led by Rev. Charles W. Whitman with several local relatives in attendance. the couple will reside at 216 North East Street.
Mrs Beuiah Privett Hunt and James Withers, both of the city, united in marriage at six o'clock last night at the Presbyterian parsonage on North Franklin street. Rev J R Bardelmeier officiated with Mrs June Fox Mrs Marsh Thomas and Mrs Dardelmeter present. They will reside at the Decatur hotel where the bride is proprietor and the groom serves in the Greensburg fire department.
Prof. Samuel Wertz aged 76 of Columbus and Mrs. Matikia Alice Troutman of Columbus married on New Year day in Irvington by Rev. W B Farmer of the Methodist church. Wertz, longtime educator, taught fifteen years at juorteville College and has been principal of Colerades high school forty years. His late wife died about a year ago and Wertz has many county friends.
Myron Freeland started a new business in New Albany this morning, marking a local economic development moment. The venture openings detail was reported as a brief update with focus on Freeland and the location.
Clark Otten and Lewis Clark united in marriage yesterday at the bride’s parents home in West Lafayette Indiana. The groom operates a Connersville flower shop and plans to reside there after a brief wedding trip. The bride Purdue graduate Pi Phi and noted for musical talent.
In Hope on New Year’s Eve a simple ring ceremony at the Burney home joined Joe A. Burney and Zelma C. Galbraith in marriage. The groom is a Hope-area farmer and Purdue attendee. the bride moved from Hope and worked at Dalmvert & Co. They will reside with the groom’s parents until spring when they plan a farm home two miles south of Hope.
John C Stier of near Harris City learns his sister in law Mrs Robert Stier has died at her Newport Kentucky home aged about 55 She was born in Westport and married Robert Stier of the county about 28 years ago She leaves two sons Joseph and George in college at Tennessee Tech and three daughters at home Funeral services are set for Monday morning at the Catholic church in Newport.
Minerva J. Shirk Gilchrist, born July 29, 1849 in Jackson township, died at 5:30 PM in Indianapolis Methodist Hospital after foot surgery for infection. Survived by husband George Gilchrist of Indianapolis and five children Job J. Gilchrist, George Jr, Martha Calhoun, Lynn Wallace, Grace Schmuggy. Grace had died earlier. Funeral plans unpublished.
Creath has remained at his residence at 223 South Broadway this week due to illness. He lives alone and is not receiving visitors.
Mrs Nannie Gilland 68 wife of Samuel Gilland died Tuesday at 8 15 am after a three month illness. Born in Decatur county she lived near Rugby most of her life and was a United Brethren member. Surviving are nine children and one brother Jonas Fletcher of Chicago who came for the funeral. Funeral time not yet announced.
The Indiana Polis Star lists a marriage license issued this morning to George Bruce of Indianapolis and Bertha Levi of 642 South West Street Indianapolis.
A baby boy weighing 7 pounds was born to Dr. and Mrs. LaVerne Hart in Philadelphia on December 27. The newborn was named Walter La Verne. the mother is formerly Miss Nellie Vankirk of the city.
Mrs. Mary E. Burk 76 died at Julietta Hospital last night at 11:30 due to complications. Remains sent to Hamilton parlors. Funeral at 10:30 Friday in Westport Baptist Church with Rev. Bunnell. Burial in Westport Cemetery. Survived by three sons Ed and Joseph of Indianapolis and George of Greenfield, and daughter Mrs Elias Wynkoop of Horace.
Seven persons from Shelby county were uninjured when their Dodge touring car skidded on an ice covered highway one mile west of Burney en route to Quailtown. The vehicle toppled, back wheels and windshield damaged, Lon Purvis the owner was aboard. Mechanics worked to repair the wrecked car.
Mr and Mrs Glenn Clippinger returned last night from a ten week motor trip covering 8000 miles through sixteen states Their westernmost point was Denver They stopped at San Antonio Texas and Lakeland Florida After a week they headed toward Greensburg deciding camping was too cool They spent 525 for car repairs and used the same tires throughout the trip They stayed only in hotels and did not sleep in the Maxwell carany
Lon Dwenger sues Edward Foreman in Squire Holmes' court for services rendered amounting to 95 dollars. Trial is set for January 8.
Mr. and Mrs KE J Hancock were in Indianapolis yesterday for unspecified personal activities.
Rushville resident Remington drove south on East street last night in a Willys Knight coupe when his car skidded on a slick surface and overturned. The impact damaged the right front wheel and the vehicle ended in a cramped position.
An Overland driven by Roy Emerson skidded this morning and struck another machine but he applied his brakes in time to avert a more serious wreck. The tail light was smashed in the minor collision.
Mrs. Courtney Kanouse received a fine box of oranges from her son George M Kanouse in Orlando. W G Updike caused a town scare by triggering a burglar alarm while aiding his son Charles in the bank. An I C O F hall auction featured skenks sold by Harry Dilts Bert Palmerton and others. George Neimeyer’s lost dog Buster was found by Carl Wolfe. A breakfast prank with W G Updike and his son ended with them waking at 10 p.m. Paul Craig gathered paw paws still good from last autumn.
Lester Beese attends funeral in Louisville for the dean of the Louisville College of Pharmacy. Batesville High loses to Aurora 36 27 in Aurora. New Point defeats Muncie at New Point. Purdue welcomes back Heinlin Heesman and Elder for studies. Memorial gym hosts an old fashioned dance with Eck stein’s orchestra. Local families attend dinners and an invite dance features Cook’s orchestra with 27 couples. Batesville independent team travels to Milan tomorrow for a final independent game.
Card thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and death of Will F Steckelman. Family names Masonic Lodge, Rev J R Batdelmeier, Kir by Howe for sympathy and service. Also mentions A D Galbraith of Hope and Harold and Mrs Galbraith visiting Mrs Will McClintic in Burney.
A judgment of 6168.35 and costs was entered against Albert T. Brock and his sureties in favor of Clarksburg State Bank for loans made as cashier without proper consent. The circuit court, led by Judge Craig, also approved estate matters and heard several other actions, including probate, venue changes, and a damages claim against Greensburg for basement flooding.
Wm. McCune and Mrs. Mary Ketner lead as heads of Pap Thom Post No 5 G A R Woman's Relief Corps No 113 and Lone Tree Post No 1122 VFW with officers installed by Alonzo Murphy and Taylor F. Meek. Absence of many loved ones noted as sickness affects attendance and commitment to the patriot cause.
A Mr. Day of Versailles and another resident visited to obtain a load of corn. The local crop in that area reportedly was short this year.
James H. Bird sues the Leonidas Bird estate for money retained from 1919 to 1924 totaling 5969.10 with a crop breakdown of 4060 bushels of corn in 1919 300 for oats 200 for bread sows and 1000 for work. Peter Huth sues Grover Crise for 97.50. Rule to answer set for June 14 in Jeffs et al vs RE M Petty. Arguments heard in Jenkins guardianship case Albert Boling.
In loving remembrance of Thelma Marguerite Jones who departed this life three years ago on January 7, 1922. Just three years since you left us. How we miss you day by day as we journey, broken hearted, on our sad and lonely way. Sadly missed by father, mother and sisters.
Mrs Jane Barnes entertained a group at dinner with Mary Dillman Mary Wilson Allie Worland Edna Marshel Nora Mitchel Grace Barnes and others. Raymond Bullard of Chicago visits his parents. Della Mantooth and children visit Mrs John Eddis. Christian church officers organized for the year led by Jane Barnes and Alice Worland with several committee members. Smiley Fowler visits Greensburg. Freda Cole returns to Shelbyville work. Evra Rumple family visits Shelby county.
Sheriff Harry Braden and his family relocate from the jail to the Hornung property at Monfort and North streets. Braden is ill with the grip and cannot be moved. his term ends tomorrow. Otis Maddux succeeds him and will assume office tomorrow and relocate next week.
A large crowd filled the central high school for a farmers meeting in Jackson township. President Thomas Benton of the township farm bureau spoke, followed by musical numbers. A movie program began but the projector failed. rescheduled showings are planned and future entertainments are expected to draw more community interest.
In attempting to dodge a machine, Charles Hyatt drove a Ford sedan into a telephone pole at the Main and Lincoln streets corner this morning. He escaped injury as the machine skidded on ice with front damage including bent fender and broken light. vehicle taken to Powell garage for repairs.
Dr C C Morrison was a passenger to Indianapolis this morning as part of a routine travel arrangement.
Joe Burney son of Ardell Burney of Hope and Zelma Galbraith daughter of Thomas Galbraith wed George L Parish local grocer to wed Miss Mary Lynn daughter of Mrs. Catherine Lynn all of this city.
The Clarksburg M E Church named officers for the Sunday school including Superintendent Firman Tarplee Treasurer Alice Whitten Librarian Gaynell Lawson and others. Several members listed illness travel and social visits with New Years events noted and a funeral for James Wilkinson.
A meditation on daily worship and readiness as the Lord may arrive at morning noon or evening. The speaker asks if surprise is possible but finds comfort in the belief the Master is near. The poem urges mindful service and quiet devotion, ending with the image of sitting at His feet.
Mrs Mary Starks of New Point underwent a serious gallbladder operation yesterday at Sex ton hospital in Rushville and is reported as doing as well as could be expected today.
Billy Bob Lett son of Rev. and Mrs. Harry F. Lett of North Broadway is recovering well from an illness described as chickenpox.
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