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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1925

Page

5

Heckman-Noleth Wedding Ties Covington to City Return

Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Webster returned to this city after attending the wedding of Byron Heckman and Miss Mary Noleth at the M E church in Covington Kentucky. The couple are the children of Covington residents and honeymoon plans were announced with a reception at the bride’s parents’ home.

T. L. Webster Byron Heckman Mary Noleth M. E Covington Charles Noleth W. H. Heckman Mrs. Webster

Man Known As Peanut Arraigned For Public Intoxication

Frank Hersley or Peanut was arrested on Railroad Street after an intoxicated walk. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Jenkins and received 30 days at the penal farm in Putnamville plus a $10 fine and about $40 total costs. Mansfield faces a similar pending case and jail hold.

Frank Hersley Peanut Wilson Jenkins Putnamville William Mansfield

Increase in Stone Shipment Through Greensburg to Westport

The Big Four rail line between Greensburg and Westport reports a surge in traffic due to Bedford Stone Company’s 50 carloads of dressed stone bound for Providence Rhode Island. The sequence moves from Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line to Big Four, then to Westport, Cleveland, New York Central, and finally to Providence.

Greensburg Westport Big Four Bedford Stone Company Bedford Providence R. I Chicago, Milwaukee’ ‘and St. Paul Railway Cleveland New York Central Limes

Samuel Whiteford 70 Dies After Illness Near Wilmington

Samuel Whiteford aged 70 died at his home on the W H Robbins farm two miles east of the city after a long illness. He leaves a widow Mrs Mary Whiteford and a son Albert Whiteford. He came to the county from Wilmington, Dearborn county, eighteen months ago. burial in Wilmington is planned for Saturday at 11 30 AM.

Samuel Whiteford Wilmington W. H. Robbins Dearborn Mary Whiteford Albert Whiteford

DeWeese Touts Fishing Prowess On Lake Webster

Ira DeWeese of Indianapolis Star fame, with carrier boys, is highlighted as a star fisherman. He and his brother in law E A Storms of Connersville reportedly caught more than forty blue girls during an outing on Lake Webster. The group also enjoys swimming, field and track meets, tennis, and horseshoes.

Ira DeWeese Indianapolis Lake Webster DeWeese E. A. Storms Connersville Shelbyville

County Court House and Jail to Receive Major Upgrades

The county commissioners announce extensive improvements to the courthouse and jail including cell door and window repairs jail bars transportable padded cell plumbing and heating changes. Estimated total expenditure is 11090 with bids due by noon Monday Aug 3. McGuire and Shook of Indianapolis are the architects.

McGuire, & Shook of Indianapolis

William Elliott Returns to Indianapolis After Visit

William Elliott has come back to his Indianapolis home following a weeklong visit with relatives and friends in the city.

William Elliott Indianapolis

Batesville Briefs and Local News Highlights

John Hillenbrand plans a Sunday departure for New York with onward passage to the British Isles. Olive Terry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Terry, appears in a Cincinnati rotogravure feature as a Devotees of Music graduate. Fr Gerard Nusbaumer conducts his first high mass in Fremont, with former Batesville editor Nieman praised for a flawless ball game support as Batesville knocks off Cincinnati Mildoons 10 to 1 and Elmer Neddermann wed Mabel Dickman.

John Hillenbrand New York British Isles London England Scotland Ireland Cincinnati Enquirer Olive Terry Oliver Terry Oldenburg Academy Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Gerard Nusbaumer Alex Nusbaumer Fremont Ohio Nusbaumer The Herald Wilbur Schwier Mayo’s Hospital Elton Kramer H. H. Kramer Casper Wyoming Denver Brummer Russell M. Jeffroes Louise Belter St. Mark’s Church Kempf St. John’s Church Elmer Neddermann Mabel Dickman Strhoehlein Batesville Mildoons Cincinnati Nieman

Good Attendance At Christian Church

A large crowd gathered at the Christian church to hear Rev. E. E. Pedicord of Scottsburg preach an able sermon from Romans 1 14 16. J C Barbe introduced the speaker and an informal reception followed for Mr and Mrs Pedicord. They returned home today.

Christian Church E. E. Pedicord Scottsburg J.C. Barbe

Local VFW Post Opens New Quarters with Joint Lease

The Veterans of Foreign Wars unit held its first meeting in newly leased rooms above the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. They plan a July 8 initiation for five candidates and will show Robin Hood starring Douglas Fairbanks at the Strand theatre today and tomorrow.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Douglas Fairbanks Strand Theatre

Estate Matters Move Forward in Local Court

Mrs. Robert Naegel relinquishes right to administer the estate of her late husband and Ray W. Miers is appointed administrator with a 25000 dollar bond. John F. Goddard granted permission to redeem bonds of Sarah Wheatley. Foreclosure in Elda Spaugh v Clyde Thorp for 49 dollars with 15 dollars attorney fees. Hazel Bruner v Earl Bruner divorce case orders production of books and papers. Henry Dravis v Landy Lewis et al defendant Predentialia… company files answer and cross complaint.

Robert Naegel Ray W. Miers John F. Goddard Sarah Wheatley Elda Spaugh Clyde Thorp Hazel Bruner Earl M. Bruner Henry Dravis Landy. Lewis Iaiapmanice: Company

McCormicks Return Home After Short City Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy McCormick returned to their Indianapolis home after a brief visit in the city with relatives and friends.

Roy McCormick Indianapolis Relatves

Earls Klenck and Gen Indicted in Oberholtzer Murder

Two men named Earl Klenck and Earl Gen face murder charges in the death of Miss Oberholtzer. They remain in custody as legal proceedings proceed with no trial date set.

Stephenson Denied Bail in Oberholtzer Murder Case

D C Stephenson former Indiana Ku Klux Klan ruler loses bond bid as he awaits trial for the murder of Miss Madge Oberholtzer. Hamilton Circuit Judge Fred Hines denies bail after a four day hearing. Co defendants Earl Klenck and Earl Gentry also denied bail. no trial date set. Prosecutor Remy and defense counsel Eph Inman to meet soon to schedule trial.

Noblesville Ind D. C

Adams Auctioneer Gets Free Advertising

A. F. Eubank of Adams gained wide notice from a United Press story about running out of gasoline on a motor trip. A bank cashier in Valparaiso, A. J. Lauderback, wrote asking if he was a college roommate from Franklin in 1879. The two Baptists now belong to different denominations, and had not spoken for forty years.

A. F. Eubank Adams United Press A. J. Lauderback Valparaiso Franklin College

Judge Sparks Affirms Seymour Ruling in Bird v Sefton Case

Rushville judge Judge Sparks yesterday affirmed Judge Montgomery of Seymour canceling the lien under the contract if Harry Bird died within five years. The demurrer to the press complaint was overruled. Attorneys Goddard Hite Davidson for Bird. Blair Shelbyville and Wickens Hamilton for heirs.

Will Sparks Rushville Montgomery Seymour Harry Bird Nona Sefton Low Bird Bird Goddard & Hite Davidson Blair Shelbyville Wickens & Hamilton

Divorce Case Tried in Circuit Court

Fannie Bayless of Clarksburg sues Quincy Bayless for divorce before Judge John W. Craig. Alimony and child custody are debated as three daughters aged 10, 12, and 17 express a wish to live with their mother. The oldest daughter testifies her father gave her liquor on several occasions. The case likely to conclude this afternoon.

Fannie Bayless Clarksburg Quincy Bayless John W. Craig

Clarksburg Man Starts on European Tour

Andrew Kincaid of Clarksburg son of Mr and Mrs W J Kincaid left for Worcester Massachusetts early this morning to begin an educational European tour He sails from Worcester on the Minnekota on the 28th accompanied by Professor Cowden of Worcester College This trip follows his recent senior year at Miami University and aims at study of European countries.

Andrew Kincaid Clarksburg W. J. Kincaid Worcester Mass Europe Minnetoka Kincaid Miami University Cowden Worcester College

Mrs Morrish Elected Grand Treasurer at Psi Iota Xi Meet

Mrs Chas Morrish of Greensburg Indiana was elected grand treasurer of the Psi Iota Xi at the national convention closing session today. She previously served as grand secretary last year.

Eabon Chas. Morfish Greensburg Ind Psilota Xi Morrish

Local Social Roundup of Sunday Guests and Visits

Harry Taylor returns to Indiana polis after two weeks with parents M. B. Taylor and wife. Miss Appenine Albritten heads to Muncie for summer normal. Schuyler Tibbetts and family visit Holton relatives. J. H. Whitson and wife of Seymour dine with Chas. Gray family. James Davis and Edin burg family visit Dora Moffett. Fred Philips and wife join daughter Mrs Arthur Denton for weekend. Mrs. C. W. Moor and Charlotte Ann of Knightstown visit A. M. Alexander family. Ed Evans and Hattie Evans of Indianapolis visit P. M. Johnson family. Mrs. Geo. Richards attends E. L. convention in Brookville. Mrs. R. M. Vanausdail and Mrs J. E. Whipple go to Indianapolis. Whipple baby to visit. Rev. J. E. Smith and family from Gary depart after visiting K. I. Adams. Rev. Smith preaches at Baptist church midweek. J. C. McCammon family and Rev. F. H. Albritten visit Muncie on business. P. G. Capper entertains at Sunday dinner with Clyde Jorden and Earl Capper of Indian Head Md. Junior returns from two weeks with grandparents.

Harry Taylor Indianapolis M. B. Taylor Appenine Albritten Muncie Schuyler Tibbetts Holton J. H. Whitson Seymour Chas. Gray James Davis Edinburg Dora Moffett Fred Philips Arthur Denton C. W. Moor Charlotte Ann Knightstown A. M. Alexander Ed Evans Hattie Evans P. M. Johnson Hattie Geo. Richards Smith Baptist Church J. C. McCammon Neal Doris F. H. Albritten Eva Lee P. G. Capper Clyde Jorden Indian Head Earl Capper

Greensburg Tops Tax Returns With 346 Incomes Reported

Indiana totals show 178,831 residents paid income tax amounting to 8,159,752 dollars last year. Cities listed include Connersville 984 New Castle 784 Shelbyville 678 Rushville 319 Seymour 453 Columbus 615 Madison 262 plus large towns like Indianapolis 33,139 Fort Wayne 12,609 South Bend 11,624 and Evansville 6,808 among others. New York state accounted for 28.72 percent of all returns. Brown county had 17. Local totals reflect broader national figure of 703,962,165 dollars.

Greensburg Indiana Connersville Newcastle Shelbyville Rushville Seymour Columbus Madison New York State Brown County Ohio Switzerland County Indianapolis Fort Wayne South Bend Gapay Terre Haute Evansville Hammond East Chicago Elkhart Richmond Lafayette Mishawaka Michigan City Kokomo Muncie Anderson Logansport New Albany LaPorte Huntington Marion Peru Whiting Bloomington Vincennes Bedford

Osgood Chiropractor Arrested for Intoxication Charge

Clyde Avery of Os good was arrested Saturday night about 6 30 o clock on the road two miles south of Milroy and jailed on a charge of intoxication. He pleaded guilty this morning in police court, was fined 10 dollars and costs. Sheriff Hunt and Police Chief Blackburn made the arrest after bystanders reported his driving. He sought to raise 40 dollars to secure release.

Clyde Avery Osgood Milroy Sheriff Hunt Blackburn Rushville

Eward Family Moves to West Lafayette for Purdue Admission

Mr and Mrs Livy Eward and sons Hale Livy Jr and Oliver depart for West Lafayette where Hale Eward will enter Purdue University in September and the other sons start high school. Mr Eward becomes district agent for Farmers Federation Insurance Co covering northwestern Indiana counties.

Livy Eward Hale, Livy Jr Oliver West Lafayette Hale Eward Purdue University Farmers’ Federation Insurance Co Indiana

Stolen Patterson car spotted en route from Martinsville

Word reached the paper this afternoon that a Patterson make car stolen by Reed Brown around 1 p.m. was heading toward Martinsville, with local officers on a close lookout and the license plate 504007 provided.

Martinsville Reed Brown Patterson

Miss Beatrice Cameron and Richard Rushenburg Are Wed

Beatrice Cameron of Milroy and Richard Rushenburg of Indianapolis were married this afternoon at 4 o clock at the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Cameron near Milroy.

Beatrice Cameron Milroy Richard Rushenburg Indianapolis Fred Cameron Near

Irvin Bower Breaks Leg in Fall on Railroad Bridge

Irvin Bower of this city fell about 11 o'clock yesterday while on a Whitewater branch bridge near Meta mera, Cincinnati. He slipped while replacing cross ties and fell about 20 feet into a creek, landing on his feet. His leg was broken and he was rushed to a hospital. doctors fear possible back injuries. Mrs. Bower left home early today for Cincinnati.

Irvin Bower Cincinnati

Letts Resident Reports Crop Conditions From West

P. M. Johnston of Letts received a letter from his uncle R. M. Owen arriving in Fort Collins Colorado on Saturday evening. Owen will be away about four months and says the corn in Iowa Nebraska looks fine but the wheat crop is far below average due to dry weather. Farmers in Colorado have torn up beet fields to plant corn.

P. M. Johnston Letts R. M. Owen Fort Collins Colorado Mr. Owen Iowa Nebraska

Visitors Return to Naval Station Soar

Officer Clyde Jordan and his wife, who drove from the U S naval station at Indian Head Maryland, will return tomorrow with Mrs Jessie Skeen Mrs George Baumgartner and daughter Mary Pearl. Jordan grew up in Letts and Nellie Watkins Jordan grew up in Alert. The mother of Nellie Watkins Jordan lives with them at Indian Head. Jordan has served in the U S Navy for about fifteen years.

Clyde Jordan U. S. ‘Naval Station Indian Head Jessie Skeen George Baumgartner Mary Pearl Jordan Letts Nellie Watkins Alert U. S. Navy

Prominent Indiana Mason James Lilly Dies at 62

James W. Lilly aged 62, a 33rd degree Mason and president of Lilly Hardware Co., died after a four month illness in Indianapolis. A Lafayette native, he served on the board of trustees for the Southeastern Indiana Insane Hospital and worked with John E. Russell of Greensburg.

United Press Indianapolis Ind James W. Lilly Indiana Lilly Lilly Hardware Co Lafayette Southeastern Indiana Insane Hospital John E. Russell Greensburg

School Principals Well Known Here

Everett Wiley has been elected for his fourth year as superintendent of the Zionsville schools. He has thirteen assistant teachers in the schools there. Mr. Wiley was principal of G. H. S. from 1918 to 1922, succeeding his brother Guilford Wiley, who is now principal of the high school at La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Everett Wiley Zionsville Wiley Guilford Wiley la Crosse Wis

Harvey Cartee Visits Friends in Indianapolis

Harvey Cartee spent yesterday noon in Indianapolis visiting friends and continuing social engagements throughout the day.

Harvey Cartee Indianapolis

Mrs Pool Minear Visits Indianapolis for Brief Stop

Mrs. Pool Minear traveled to Indianapolis this morning for a short visit. Her itinerary appears concise with plans not yet disclosed.

August Eckel Visits Cincinnati Relative Remarks

August Eckel of Cincinnati arrived here yesterday and made a brief visit with relatives and friends.

August Eckel Cincinnati

Davidson Heads to Eagle River Fishing Trip

T. E. Davidson leaves today for a fishing trip to Eagle River Wisconsin. Mrs. Will Woodfill travels to Indianapolis this morning.

T. E. Davidson Eagle River Wis Will Woodfill Indianapolis

Miss Doles Returns From Sorority Convention

Miss Helen Doles arrived home Saturday afternoon from Eaton. She is a member of the local Psi Iota Xi chapter who attended the sorority convention in that city last week.

Helen Doles Eaton, C Doles

Jacob Sandusky landowner linked to Irvington history

A long memo traces Jacob Sandusky as the first Irvington landowner who never resided there, noting his Kentucky origins, vast holdings in Illinois and Indiana, and ties to the Sandusky family. The piece cites Indianapolis connections, with grandchildren and daughters-in-law offering recollections of his life and generosity.

Grace Julian Clarke Indianapolis Jacob Sandusky Sandusky H. C. Sandusky Monfort Street Clarke Jacob Sadowski Tivington Indiana Bourbon County Kentucky Bret Jacob Sandusky James Poland Pulaski Irvington Illinois Catlin Danville Paris Ill Isaac Henry Clay Elizabeth Hannah Sallie Mary Henry Clay Sandusky Crown Hill South Pittsboro Ind Brownsburg Brookville Road

Indian Wheat Growers Association sees growth and storage plans for 1925 crop

The Hoosier Farmer reports 14,724 members in June, a gain of 7,825 from last year, with eight counties above 400 members and twenty-two above 300. Financing aims include half from the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank, based in Louisville, Kentucky, which will help fund storage at Evansville and Cincinnati.

Indian Wheat Growers Association Hoosier Farmer Hoosier Federal Intermediate Credit Bank Louisville Evansville Cincinnati Indiana

Bruner Visits Friends in Cincinnati

Harry Bruner traveled to Cincinnati Ohio yesterday to visit friends, reporting from the city. He remained in the area for a short stay and expected to return home later.

Harry Bruner Cincinnati

Professors Crawley Attend N E A Convention in Indianapolis

Prof. J. R. Crawley and his wife traveled to Indianapolis this morning to attend the National Education Association convention, signaling a notable academic engagement.

J. R. Crawley Indianapolis

Miss Skillman to Visit Indianapolis This Evening

Miss Ethel Skillman will depart this evening for Indianapolis for a visit.

Ethel Skillman Indianapolis

Cincinnati Man Visits Relatives Here Yesterday

Wendell Jenkins of Cincinnati arrived yesterday and spent the day with his parents Mr and Mrs Myron Jenkins and the family.

Wendell Jenkins Cincinnati Mrs Myron Jenkins

Mrs Bright Slightly Improves at St Paul Home

Mrs. John Bright, under treatment at her home near St Paul, was reported slightly improved yesterday after a period of illness affecting her health.

John Bright St. Paul

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Heckman-Noleth Mansfield Court House Earl Klenck Earl Gentry Miss Oberholtzer Adams Auctioneer Demurrer Sparks Rushenburg Cameron Naval Station Soar Forest Neal James W. Neal Brownsburg, Ind Aer Middletown James Sandusky Tip Shank Ellison_Arbuckle W. H. H. Shank Tip Jim” Sandusky Jacob Corydon L. Shimer
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