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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1925
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana weekly newspaper lists subscription prices with Indiana annual rate two dollars and outside Indiana annual rate two dollars fifty. Contact at Cor Main and Broadway with telephone 1402 or toll 6.
In memory of our dearly beloved husband and father Oscar Sparks who died June 29 1916. Nine long years have passed since we saw your dear face last. God calls you home. Your memory is as sweet today as in the hour you passed away. A loving husband and father. Sadly missed by wife and children.
Greensburg Gun Club Indiana held its first registered shoot on Thursday June 25 with thirty shooters including guests from Indianapolis Detroit Harrison Ohio Columbus Shelbyville and Arlington. High amateur was W B Burford Jr of Indianapolis with 95 and high professional M E Jenny of Bloomington with 96.
Continued light hog receipts pushed prices higher on the Indianapolis market. Top prices reached $14.35 for all sizes as June receipts remained below normal and farmers reported few hogs available. Cattle trading was weak with fat prime steers at $10.75, calves steady at $11.50, and sheep steady with best lambs at $15 amid about 250 cattle and 300 sheep receipts.
Mary Louise Hart visits Miss Margaret Miers of near Milford as guest. Mrs. T E Day shopped in Indianapolis after traveling there this morning. Mrs. Ed Gordon of Lawrenceburg returns home following a Sunday visit with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Strasburger and family. Flo Haas comes home after weeks with daughter H S Bir and family at Elkhart. Dr and Mrs C F E Donnell and daughter Mary Elizabeth of Indianapolis spent yesterday with relatives. Hazel Dixon resumes duties at Dalmbert store after two weeks vacation in Indianapolis.
Lewis G. Smawley 86 a Co E 37th Indiana veteran Mason Knight of Pythias and Christian church member died Friday night at 11 30 at Isaac Redington's Westport home after a long illness Born near Adams in 1839 he enlisted in 1861 and served until 1863 He married Zerelda Stott in 1864 later lived with Redington Funeral Sunday at 2 30 in the Christian church burial by the Masons
In Decatur circuit court, George W. Boicourt administrator and defendants filed appearances and consent to sell real estate to pay debts. An inventory appraised at 900 was approved with bond 1800, sureties Laura E. Boicourt and Wm. T. Boicourt. Real estate to be sold privately for cash after two weeks public notice. Other court actions include dismissals, adjustments to trusts, and estate tax proceedings.
Arch H. Hobbs Greenfield state officer of the Indiana Red Men will address the Pequan nock Tribe No. 184 annual memorial service Sunday afternoon. The service is planned after a meeting last night. Red Men will gather at the local lodge hall at 1 45 and march at 2 30 to South Park cemetery for the service. A morning committee will place flags and emblems on graves in South Park Union Sandcreek and Milford cemeteries for forty departed brethren.
Mrs. M. P. Sparks traveled to Cincinnati this morning to spend the day as a guest of Mrs. Della Hall.
The I. C. A. held its annual exhibition from June 14 to 19 with praise from parents. A large commencement occurred this morning with Sir Richard Crane delivering the address to twenty graduates. Diplomas were awarded for classical and two year commercial courses to numerous students from Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Terre Haute, and other Indiana cities. Scholarships were announced for first year high school study, with several prize winners listed.
Chester Martin resumes work in Indianapolis after a week at home due to illness. Raymond Fye returns from Chicago where he attended the Modern Woodmen convention last week.
A 60-something man and a 60-something woman tried to obtain a marriage license but were refused because the bride-to-be was not a resident. The man, from Wilkinson in Hancock County, sought a lawyer to compel issuance. After a tense scene at the courthouse and a plan to marry in Shelbyville, they parted with disappointment and plans to can apples in the man’s yard. The woman, formerly a postmistress near Pittsburgh, Pa., reportedly traveled to meet him, wearing a white ribbon with his red poppy.
Prosecutor John Holcomb reports Harold Bailey was arrested in Muncie on a vehicle taking charge and is to be returned here. Sheriff Otis Maddux departed with two deputies to fetch Bailey for placement in the county jail until a new trial date is set.
Miss Louise Gilmour and Miss Bertha Wonn traveled to Brookville to represent Greensburg Epworth League at the two day Connersville district convention in the Methodist church starting at 9:30 a m. Delegates from Shelbyville joined the session. Rev R O Pearson of Waldron M E church attends and will lead a hill top service at 6 am Wednesday. John Mulroy of Waldron speaks at 9:30 am on The Christian Appeal to Boy Life and The Christian Appeal to All of Life.
Charles V. Spencer of Clarksburg, president of the Decatur County Bankers' Association, called a Friday evening meeting at 7 30 at the Third National bank. Representatives from the Indiana Bankers' Association James Rylands and Clarence Wysong will present plans to guard against bank banditry in the county. The district bankers' meeting decided to wage war on banditry and praised the local association's prompt action.
Frank Louden traveled to Evansville this morning for a brief business stay. He plans meetings and return later today, with no further appointments disclosed.
Articles of incorporation were issued in Indianapolis for the Greensburg Golf Club to acquire grounds for a clubhouse with no capital stock. Directors filing the petition include Dr I M Sanders G L Tremain Jo Johnston George Redelman C E Harrison and C H Donnell. A meeting will elect officers and set further business. The course will be at Allen's Park east section with topography deemed ideal for a golf course.
Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Morrish visit Dayton with the Baileys. Reba Ford leaves for Hobawk Indiana to work as Big Four agent. Clarification on Lady Astor Windsor W C T U convention greeting. Mrs. J J Maloney returns from Cincinnati. Mrs. O E Kennedy and daughter accompany home. Miss Eura Wood departs for Detroit library position. Delegations visit Indianapolis and Porters Camp excursions. Presbyterian Missionary Society to hold July market. Miss Rebecca Lugenbell to Benton Harbor. Mrs. Sparks visits Indianapolis. Vandergrift of Cincinnati visits on business. Evelyn and companions go to Cincinnati. Ira B. writes from Mackinac Island as night clerk.
The Rev. I B Morgan of near this city spent Sunday in Noblesville.
In Chicago on June 27 William Darling Shepherd is released on bond after a not guilty verdict in the murder of his wealthy ward Billy McClintock. State's Attorney Crowe announces no action will be taken on the 16 year old murder of McClintock's mother and no prosecution of Dr Charles Farman.
Frank Lux of Shelby County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Lux, presented to the U S president as the national corn king. Lux, champion boy corn grower of the world, blushed and stammered before the president but impressed with his prize knowledge. He travels with nine others from Shelby County to eastern points to view agricultural honors earned last year.
B F Baker a noted Angus breeder from Greensburg saved over 100 dollars by buying a carload of sheep in Indianapolis after learning the local quotation was higher in Cincinnati. He rode the I C traction at six and returned by one delivering the sheep to his Greensburg farm. The motor service saves time and money for farmers on the route.
Mrs Charles Zoller hosted a bridge party for ten tables at 345 East Main Street Saturday night in honor of Miss Margaret Lapham of Tacoma Washington. Guests included Miss Josephine Lapham Indianapolis Mrs Karl Elder New York City Miss Fannie Carroll Columbus Ohio and Mrs Lowell Henley Miami Florida. Mrs Lee Bird won high score prize Mrs Elizabeth Stevenson low score and Miss Lapham received the guest prize. Refreshments followed the games.
Miss Helen McConnell hosted a breakfast bridge at her southeast town home for guest Mrs Allen Zimmer of Jeffersonville. Tables featured crystal French baskets with garden flowers. Prizes went to Mrs Robert Haas first, Mrs Karl Zoller second, and Mrs Allen Zimmer guest prize. Mrs Zimmer is former Miss Ruth Pitkin.
Mrs James L Gavin regent of the Caroline Scott Harrison chapter of the DAR has been chosen as song leader for patriotic services at the Circle theatre in Indianapolis Sunday morning. The event is under the Indiana Indorsers of Photoplays. Mrs Gavin is married to the grandson of Rev James B Lathrop of the city.
Jacob Haas and his daughters hosted a birthday dinner at their South Michigan Avenue residence to honor Mr. Haas’s eighty eighth birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gilmour and their daughter, and Mrs. Robert L. Todd of Franklin attended the event.
Harry Anderson of Indianapolis stayed with Mr and Mrs J C Marshall last night. Miss Fannie Carroll returned to Columbus Ohio after visiting her sister Mrs Robert Woodfill. Miss Margaret McConnell returned to her home here after a two week visit in Cincinnati with relatives.
Dinner guests last night at Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Haughey of Shelbyville included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Suttles Miss Hazel Dixon and Wayne Ainsworth all of this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Harve Hoff of Waldrond entertained at dinner yesterday noon with Mr. Martin Meek of Kingston and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wolfe plus daughters Virginia and Selah. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Innis Thorne of New Point.
The Liberty Missionary Society will hold a 2 PM gathering Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Edgar Hamilton.
Mrs. W. C. Hugo of Mt. Carmel and Mrs. A. J. Lauck with family and Miss Emma Habig of Indianapolis arrived at the Habig home to attend Velma Marie Habig's wedding at St. Mary's church on Tuesday, June 30 at 9 am.
Mrs Burney Jackson entertained guests at a six o'clock dinner Friday evening. Mr and Mrs Grayson Howell of Indianapolis attended the event.
Mr and Mrs Will McDuffee have returned to Waldron after spending yesterday in the city as guests of Mr and Mrs J Marshall.
Mr and Mrs Grafton Lorgden and children Grafton Jr and Elissa Louise of Greencastle return home this morning after visiting Mr and Mrs T E Day and family on North Monfort street.
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