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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
8
Greensburg Indiana weekly issue lists publication details rate by mail Indiana 2.96 outside Indiana 2.50 and contact numbers 1402 and 6 Car Main and Broadway for the Standard Greensburg News Pub Co publishers American Press Assn New York info.
Suth Bowen known as Suth Bowen, 53, died suddenly Sunday at his home 705 East Washington. He left a widow Mrs Louis Huber and six year old daughter Mary Esther. Bowen, born February 12, 1872 near Kingston, was a famed pitcher in the Eastern league and Rochester N Y, retiring about ten years ago after an eighteen year pro career. He had two wins in one day records and leaves three sisters Mrs Weaver, Mrs Demaree and Mrs Linville of Clarksburg. Funeral arrangements await word from Mrs Weaver in St Petersburg Florida.
Richard T. Stott, 82, of Westport, died at his home Saturday evening after a lingering illness. He leaves a widow of 80 and five sons D. C. Stott, W. P. Stott, L. E. Stott, J. N. Stott, and J. F. Stott. A Civil War veteran, he served as a sergeant in the 19th Indiana and was active in church and fraternal groups. Funeral at Westport Baptist Church Thursday at 10 30 AM, burial in Westport cemetery.
Walter S. Avery, 45, linotype operator at the Shelbyville Democrat, died Monday after ten days of rheumatic fever and pneumonia. He was born in St. Paul, married Clara Colvin seventeen years ago, and is survived by his widow, parents, two brothers D W Avery of Shelbyville and Joe Avery of Columbus, two sisters Mrs Will Ricketts and Mrs Will Webb. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
Mrs. Sarah A. Whipple Tilley, 45, a former Letts resident, died at her Shelbyville home Sunday. She married Roland P. LaMoor in 1899 and later wed Mr. Tilley in 1921 after LaMoor’s death. Survived by husband, a brother Charles Whipple, and two sisters Myrtle McCullough and Lucy Ward. Funeral Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Main Street Methodist Church Shelbyville. Burial in Shelbyville.
Greensburg Motor Co. transfers Lawrence H. Vogel property in the city for $1,800. W. W. Townsend completed a business trip to Indianapolis today.
Mrs. Lewis Blades, 65, died at Flatrock Shelby county on Sunday. Formerly Laura Girton from near Hope, she was well known to Decatur county residents. She leaves a husband a daughter a Frankfort teacher and three sons Clinton Murray and Herschel. Funeral by Rev. W H Book of Columbus. Burial at Hope.
A Ford touring car stolen from Charles Alexander of this city Sunday night was found in front of Rev. W. C. Watkins home in St Paul yesterday. Chief Hugh Flint was notified. The thieves abandoned the car after the gas ran out. no damage occurred and no trace of the culprits was found.
Maud Ewing files for divorce from Cortez Ewing claiming neglect and cruel treatment. She says he is sullen and quarrelsome, refused to accompany her, objected to automobile costs, and would not buy her clothes. They wed April 15, 1923 and separated December 23, 1924.
The Greensburg Daily News displays the Lindsay cup for best front page in Indiana after competing with thirty six dailies including Ft Wayne Lafayette and South Bend. Fort Wayne News Sentinel won the cup last year.
In James D. Scott versus Charles B. Ernstes et al the court issued judgment for the plaintiff as prayed and entered judgments on two cross complaints for $375.52 and $136.67. Brooks Oil Co versus Jess Barlow was dismissed by the plaintiff at its costs. Lockridge estate final settlement report approved with exemption from inheritance tax. The estate distributed $538.18 to each child Mary Grinstead Jennie Bell John Chaille and Albert Chaille. John D. Angel estate exempt from inheritance tax and final report approved. Peoria Cordage Company versus Jess Barlow on account demand $140. Maud Ewing versus Ortez Ewing. Divorce.
The February term docket begins next Monday with trials set as follows: February 2 State vs Fullmer. February 3 State vs Best and Wasson. February 12 Redman vs Ramer. February 16 Watson vs Braden and Hancock. February 18 American Securities Co vs Ulrich. February 28 Jay County Savings vs Bank of Milroy.
John F. Russell touring the south for the Garland Mills sends newspapers from Savannah Georgia and Columbus South Carolina. Russell visits these cities annually and is well acquainted with southern business conditions.
Mr and Mrs W C Pulse and Mr and Mrs Joe Moss depart by motor for St Petersburg Florida with Will Baumgartner as driver. They travel via Washington DC and join the Greensburg colony on Tampa Bay around February 5.
Charles Lewis aged 67 a farmer from Carr township north of Megara was arrested in a Sunday morning liquor raid on charges of manufacturing intoxicating liquor and possessing a still. He waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the Jackson circuit court on a $500 bond after officers seized one pint of liquor a still top coils mash barrel and other equipment and two empty barrels. Sheriff Sherman Sneed and Deputy Sheriff Glenn Thoiepern led the raid</analysis>
Rev. Lewis King of Columbus is reported seriously ill at Hollywood Florida where he and his wife have spent the winter for six weeks. King is a retired Methodist preacher, a former Hartsville College student, and a well known G A R veteran in the community.
Mr and Mrs Estevan Allen returned home last evening from a week long motor trip through northern and eastern Ohio on business and pleasure They bought Mullins all steel non sinkable boats for the Allen Amused park The trip covered 1066 miles and they faced several snow storms including 15 inches of snow at one location
Bernard Snider recently operated on in St Mary's Hospital Cincinnati for appendicitis and gall stones reports he is getting along nicely. The stitches are removed and he hopes to go home Wednesday if no complications arise. This news cheers many friends in this city.
Fifteen years ago Mr and Mrs Harry Woodfill of Greensburg visited Rev and Mrs J M Turner and family on North Morgan Street over Sunday according to Rushville Republican files dated January 24 1910.
George Littell filed suit in Squire Holmes court against Oliver Ryan on notes demanding 100 dollars. Case set for trial January 30.
Earl Bruner is off duty at the Schlosser Bros cream station suffering from a severe cold.
The county council voted unanimously Saturday to survey the six mile James M Clemons road between Sandcreek church and Millhousen. Six members were present as the surveyors and commissioners will review before final action. The project costs about $6000 per mile and will use county funds.
Helen Lee four years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Lee of Indianapolis died at home this morning. The body was brought to this city this afternoon for burial. The Lees formerly lived here with Mrs Lee the daughter of James McCracken. FE Hancock traveled to Indianapolis this morning.
Relatives in the city report Mrs. Arthur D. Hoyle of Anderson and formerly Miss Madeline Hall of this city underwent an appendicitis operation yesterday afternoon at St. John’s hospital in Anderson at one o’clock. She is progressing as well as could be expected.
Mrs. Anna Tyner, daughter of George B. Elston of Milroy, died at her Greenfield home Sunday. She spent most of her life in Rush County and leaves numerous relatives there.
The Etter hardware store was closed today by trustee T. E. Davidson appointed by the federal court in Indianapolis to wind up the bankruptcy. An inventory will be made and the goods sold. assets and liabilities are about $5,000 each.
Relatives in Brookville report the death of Mrs Josephine Bracken McMillan aged 54 at her Fort Wayne home by gas asphyxiation after heater failure. She leaves a daughter two grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral held in Brookville with services at the Fort Wayne residence. Her mother and father had both been in poor health.
Herschel Martin was granted a divorce from Charity Martin by Judge Craig. Costs assigned to the plaintiff. he must pay 2.50 weekly for the minor child. Custody awarded to the defendant. A petition to determine an inheritance tax in the Rachel Wilkinson estate set for February 16. Louisville Paper Company versus Democrat Publishing Company. rule to answer in the suit. E. C. Atkins Company sues T. E. Day. rule to answer.
More than 1500 Clay township residents attended a fox drive at the W. H. Miers farm east of Milford. Two foxes were captured and sold for 23.50, with proceeds divided between Adams and Milford churches. The event, first in Clay in some time, was organized by Lorenzo Wolford George Cook James H. Parks and George Reiger.
Nicholas Anderson, 80, died at 11 15 this morning at his home north of Alert after a long illness. Born in 1845, he lived most of his life in Alert and was a devoted member of the Alert Christian Union church. His wife and three sons predeceased him. he is survived by one brother, Charles Anderson, with whom he lived, and ten grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
John C. F. Leech transfers 58.64 acres near St. Omer to Charles L. White for 5000 dollars. Miss Kate Dickerson departed yesterday for a visit to Orlando Florida.
Yesterday morning three men pried open a Y M C A money drawer. it was empty. By 2 pm the drawer was found open and the suspects had vanished. Charles Alexander reported his Ford touring car stolen from in front of a Methodist church around 8 pm. police suspect the same trio in pursuit to nearby cities with Ross Reed aiding the search.
A. Powell of this city has been named secretary and a director of Cornwell Development Company Inc a Florida venture planning a new town Cornwell in central Florida. Mrs D A Powell is a stockholder. The firm controls 20000 acres along the Florida Western and Northern Railway aiming to develop farming trucking and a future farming center amid rich soils suitable for fruits and vegetables.
David Lyons, a Civil War veteran of the 123rd Indiana, is eighty years old today and in good health. He resides at 803 East North Street.
Robert Sparks was released on a $5,000 bond yesterday after Judge John W. Craig set bail following a grand jury indictment of voluntary manslaughter. The three day session saw several witnesses questioned with Will C. Woodfill as foreman. Coroner J. C. Glass issued his death report on John Fey during the proceedings.
Mrs Will Weaver and Mrs L A Wood arrived home from St Peters burg Florida last night called here on account of the death of S M Bowen.
A fifth anniversary celebration of national prohibition at the Methodist church in Greensburg featured remarks by Rev. Chas W. Whitman Rev. Harry F. Lett and Dr R W Thorne among others It called for stronger liquor law enforcement and citizen participation in elections The Letts State Bank liquidating agent Union Trust Co Greensburg was chosen to settle bank affairs with G G Welsh in charge locally and deposits hoped to be paid in full.
Large crowds attended both performances of The Last Words a three act play by the St Cecelia players of Indianapolis at Memorial Auditorium yesterday. The St Louis church young men's society presented the play. Leonard Heinlein returned from Purdue for midsemester break. Reuben Behlmer and Heinlein visited Greensburg yesterday afternoon.
Charles Robbins, studying in Indianapolis, will visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Robbins south of town for the weekend.
Fern Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs W D Nelson and Roy Lockridge son of Mr and Mrs F M Lockridge were wed Saturday at five in the Methodist parsonage. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Fred Donnal. After a wedding supper at the bride’s home the couple left for Shelbyville to begin married life. Mrs Lockridge has worked at Kennedy car liner factory. Mr Lockridge is employed at a Shelbyville furniture factory.
Misses Elsie and Marie Kuntz were united with Frank and Casper Wilmer in a double ceremony at St. Marys Catholic church. Rev P J Schneider officiated as the brides wore canton crepe gowns and bouquets of white carnations and pink sweet peas. An all day reception followed at the brides parents’ home and a dance was held that night in Millhousen.
Marriage license issued to Charles Burkhart of Decatur County and Miss Thresa Hessler of Mill House.
A baby boy named James Jr was born today to Mr James H Minary and Mrs Minary. The birth adds a new member to the Minary family.
Shelby township justice of the peace William Campbell of Ripley county died suddenly in Versailles while on business. He collapsed in a store and expired soon after at a doctor’s office. He was about sixty five and well known locally. Mrs Carrie Edwards of Danville Illinois requests her paper be sent to Biscayne Hotel in Miami Florida where she spends the winter.
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