Mrs Elmer Hollensbe Passes Away in Lafayette
Mrs. George W. Bird received word of the death of her sister-in-law Isabella E Davidson Hollensbe at her Lafayette home Sunday night. She was about 65, long afflicted with heart trouble, and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Three sons survive Louis in California Frank in Lafayette and Harold in Oregon. The Hollensbe family left Greensburg about thirty years ago and Elmer Hollensbe died about ten years past. The locally known family will be remembered by older citizens with sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bird
Elmer Hollensbe
Lafayette
Isabella E. Davidson
Elmer P. Hollenslee
Louis
California
Frank
Harold
Oregon
Mr. Hollensbe
Minister's Car Wrecked In Union County Crash
The Rev J T Scull Jr Rushville superintendent of the Connersville district had his auto wrecked Sunday afternoon in Union County when a car driven by two unknown young men struck his vehicle. Both cars were wrecked and the youths escaped. Dr Scull was en route to an appointment at Blooming Grove when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Scull Jr
Rushville
Connersville
Union County
Scull
Blooming Grove
Lilliard Mounts Dies After Motorcycle Crash in Los Angeles
Lilliard Mounts born Greensburg Indiana July 11 1901 died July 7 1925 in a Los Angeles motorcycle crash four days before his twenty four birthday. He served in the US Army from 1919 to 1922 with Unit 11 Co C A C at Fort McArthur and received a China Japan tour as a reward for service. He married Alice Wickstrom of Los Angeles and is survived by wife a six month old son his mother Mrs S H Stafford two brothers Alva and Robert Mounts of Anderson and two half brothers Thomas Jarvis Cranford New Jersey and Ralph Jarvis Pond Creek Oklahoma plus many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilliard Mounts
Los Angeles
California
Greensburg
Indiana
Anderson
United
China
Japan
Fort McArthur
Alice Wickstrom
S. H. Stafford
Alva
Robert
Mounts
Thomas Jarvis
Cranford
New Jersey
Ralph Jarvis
Pond Creek
Oklahoma
John Reardon Dies at 76 in St Paul Indiana
John Reardon died at his home in St Paul Indiana yesterday morning at 7:00 of heart trouble. He was 76 born in Marlow Ireland and came to America with his parents in 1855 settling in St Paul. He lived there his whole life and is survived by sister Hannah and brother William. Funeral at St Paul Catholic church Wednesday at 9:00 with Fr Christian. burial in St Paul Catholic cemetery under C F Fix and Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reardon
St. Paul
Indiana
Mr. Reardon
Edward
Anna, Reardon
Marlow
Ireland
America
Hannah
William
St. Paul Catholic Church
Father Christian
Berrial
St. Paul Catholic Cemetery
C. F. Fix and Son
Local couple returns home to Indiana after brief stay
Mr and Mrs J E Etter who left four months ago and were found in Independence Kansas surprised friends by returning to their Indiana home last evening. They are guests of Mr and Mrs G C Clippinger and say Greensburg looks good to them as they plan to stay in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Etter
Independence, Kans
G. C. Clippinger
Greensburg
Indiana
Pavy Pavy Pavy Weds Gladys Bishop in Hartford Ceremony
Hartford Courant reports the July wedding of Rev Roy Gil mour Pavy of Westfield Massachusetts to Miss Gladys Savage Bishop of Southington Connecticut at First Congregational Church Hartford. The ceremony featured double ring service and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan to reside in Westfield after September 1 with the bride a Simmons College graduate and the groom holding degrees from Franklin College University of Chicago University of Illinois and Yale Divinity School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Caskey
Hartford
Conn
Hartford Courant
Roy Gilmour Pavy
Westfield
Mass
Gladys Savage Bishop
Southington
First Congregational Church
James S. Pavy
Forest Hill
Courant
A. J. Lord
Alfred Vincent Oxley
Carolyn H. Karlowa
Davenport
Double Wedding Announced for Cook and Schneider Families
Mr and Mrs Frank Cook announce the weddings of their daughter Gladys to John Schneider of Noblesville and Lillie Schneider to Carlton Whitmore, also of Noblesville. The ceremonies were at Jeffersonville on Saturday July 11 1925 conducted by Rev C R Luton. The couples will reside in Noblesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cook
Gladys
John Schneider
Noblesville
Lillie Schneider
Carlton Whitmore
Jeffersonville
C. R. Luton
Surprise Reunion For Mr and Mrs Wayne Miers Near Milford
A Sunday surprise reunion for Mr and Mrs Wayne Miers of near Milford drew many relatives from Indiana and nearby areas. Guests included W H Miers Rae Miers and family from near Milford, Oscar Miers and daughter Virginia from Shelbyville, Glenn Wildman and sons from Indianapolis, and others who arrived with baskets and shared a lawn picnic. The couple received a fine china set as a gift from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Miers
Milford
Merle
Gladys Miers
Indianapolis
Mollie Hier
Adams
Robert Naegel
Miers
Thieves Escape in Car Robbery at Holton Hardware
Chief of Police John Wilson reports a bold robbery at Holton Hardware last Saturday about 1 30. Merchandise valued at $300 was taken. Robbers fled in a car and escaped, with authorities unable to apprehend them. Local police remain on the lookout for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wilson
Holton
Property transfer of Lake McCoy lot from Redington to Heinzerling
C E Redington as trustee transfers a lot in Lake McCoy to H G Heinzerling for seven hundred dollars. Financing details and date not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Redington
H. G. Heinzerling
Lake McCoy
Feaster Family Holds First Annual Reunion at Fairgrounds
Members of the Feaster family gathered for the first annual reunion at the city fairgrounds. Forty five attendees enjoyed a pitch-in lunch and a post noon business session elected Jacob Feaster president and Mrs. Sarah Mitchell secretary treasurer for the coming year. History of the Feaster Family was read by William Feaster. The group decided to hold reunions annually with next year’s gathering set for Sunday July 13 at the fairgrounds. Attendees included S Feaster and sons George and Donald. Miss Mary Bates of Rushville. John C Feaster and John B Feaster families of Seymour and Greensburg. George Joseph Eck and family of St Paul. Mitchell family of Waldron. Mrs Clarence Pile and Helen Pile. Laura Banta. Wilburn Feaster. Jessie Giles. Grant Johnson and families of Indianapolis. Mrs Mary Chess and daughter of Terre Haute. Carl Feaster and son of Needham. Joseph King and daughters. Mrs Mary Fields. and Miss Modjeska of Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaster
Fairgrounds
Jacob Feaster
Sarah Mitchell
Waldron
William Feaster
Greensburg
S. Feaster
George
Donald
Mary Bates
Rushville
John C. Feaster
Seymour
John B. Feaster
Clifford
Kirkpatrick
George Joseph Eck
St. Paul
Mitchell
Clarence Pile
Hope
Helen Pile
City
Laura Banta
Wilburn Feaster
Jessie Giles
Grant Johnson
Indianapolis
Mary Chess
Terre Haute
Carl Feaster
Needham
Joseph King
Mary Fields
Miss Modjeska
Shelbyville Republican
Taylorsville Youth Battled Leopard in Jungle Rescue
Joseph S. Perry, 19, Purdue student from near Taylorsville, faced a leopard while exploring the Sudan region of Africa. His dog King Tut, chained at camp, lunged and saved him just as the beast charged, prompting a rethink of safety as Perry learned a guide had unchained the dog to protect him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Republican
Joseph S. Perry
Weber Perry
Taylorsville
Sudan
Africa
Newark
England
Perry
Purdue University
King Tut
Dedicatory Services Held at Beech Grove Union Church Brown County
A crowd from Beech Grove and surrounding areas attended the dedication of the Beech Grove Union church south of Helmsburg. Rev I B Morgan of Greensburg delivered the sermon in the presence of several hundred. Trustees listed were William T Smith Nathan Kemp and Earle J Veale. A large noon dinner followed the ceremony with hundreds served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown County
Beech Grove Union
Helmsburg
I. B. Morgan
Greensburg
Frank Eubank
Adams
Thomas Smith
Franklin
William T. Smith
Nathan Kemp
Earle J. Veale
W. T. Zetterberg
David Ramer
Morgan
Mr. Eubank
Indianapolis and Horace Families Visit North Lincoln Street
Mr and Mrs M McConnell and daughter Evelyn of Indianapolis and Mr and Mrs Charlie Risk and daughter Geneva of Horace visited Mr and Mrs John Risk of North Lincoln street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. McConnell
Evelyn
Indianapolis
Charlie Risk
Geneva
Horace
John Risk
North
Lincoln Street
Funeral for Local Farmer Frank A. Thompson Thursday
Frank A. Thompson, 68, a farmer from the old Alex Beggs homestead near Liberty church in Clay township, died in his sleep after heart trouble. Survived by widow Mary Porter Thompson, son Clifford, daughter Nettie Douglas, twin brother F Marion Thompson, and grandson Morris Wayne Thompson. Funeral at Liberty church Thursday at 2 p.m. with Rev. I B Morgan. burial in South Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Thompson
Alex Beggs
Liberty Church
Clay Township
Mr. Thompson
Ohio
Mary BE. Porter
Missouri
Greensburg
Clifford
Albert
Nettie) Douglas
Morris Wayne Thompson
F. Marion Thompson
Liberty Baptist Church
I. B. Morgan
S. A. Gordon
South Park
Billie Wood 4YearOld Dies After Short Illness at Home
William Aaron Wood known as Billie dies at his parents Dr L A Wood and Mrs Wood home after three days of illness. He would have turned four on November fifth and is remembered for a sweet disposition, love of family, and involvement with church and kindergarten groups. He smiled at his loved ones in his final moments and sent farewell kisses before the Savior received him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Aaron Wood
Billie
L. A. Wood
Billie Wood
Earth
White Ribbon
The
Methodist Church
Little Light Bearers
Mother’s Jewels
Mamma
Daddy
Indianapolis News Circulation Manager Heads Through Indiana Illinois
E. J. Simms, circulation manager for the Indianapolis News, will travel this morning from Indianapolis to various parts of western Indiana and to several cities in Illinois to oversee distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Simms
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
County Schools to Receive Music Program in Coming Year
The Decatur County Board of Education plans a county wide music program led by Miss Alice Piersol of James town with Miss Louise Ewing as music supervisor. The aim is to mobilize teachers, equip classrooms with phonographs and records, and inspect progress every three weeks to build interest in the neglected subject across all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
J. R. Crawle
Alice Piersol
Jamestown
Rush County
Crawley
Louise Ewing
Piersol
Indiana
Hendricks County
Miss Piersol
Franklin and Broadway to Be Paved with Asphalt
The city council authorized a $30 000 bond sale to resurf ace North Franklin and North Broadway from First to McKee streets. Bids on the bonds are due July 27 and bids for resurfacing by August 3. the action is under a 4 percent interest rate, 15 year term, with Mayor M C Jenkins presiding and council members Doles Oliver Privett Richey and Lanham present. The meeting also discussed replacing West Main street hanging lights with posts similar to those around the square and referred the plan to a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Franklin
North Broadway
City Hall
M. C. Jenkins
Doles
Oliver
Privett
Richey
Lanham
First Street
McKee Street
Michigan Avenue
J. W. Beck
Chamber of Commerce
West Main Street
Big Four
Wyatt and daughter depart for western and Alaskan trip
George C. Wyatt and his daughter Miss Wanda leave today for a trip through the west and Alaska. They will attend the national convention of the Knights Templar in Seattle, Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Wyatt
Wanda
West
Alaska
Seattle
Wash
The
Knights Templar
Rushville
Suit Filed Over Note Between Kelley Anderson and Yeager
George Kelley and Charles Anderson file in circuit court against William Yeager on a note demanding 105.00. The case centers on a financial obligation and seeks payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kelley
Charles Anderson
William Yeager
Tri Kappa Receives Memorial Gift From William D Bradt
The Brookville Tri Kappa chapter announces a $1000 gift from William D Bradt to establish The Mrs William D Bradt Memorial Educational Fund for Girls. The fund, managed by Tri Kappa and Brookville National Bank, will loan money interest free to help deserving high school graduates pursue teaching business or nursing careers, with repayment as earnings begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappa
Wm. D. Bradt
William D. Bradt
National Brookville Bank
Brookville
Ind
Brookville American
Harold Spencer Rescued From Canal at Connersville
Four year old Harold Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer of Grand Avenue, nearly drowned at the Fourth Street bridge in Connersville. Sylvan Taylor, of 415 Grand Avenue, heard cries and pulled the boy from the canal after he sank twice. The child was almost strangled and has recovered satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Spencer
Connersville
Sylvan Taylor
Charles Spencer
Grand Avenue
Greensburg
Fourth Street
M. S. Taylor
Indianapolis Market: Hog Prices Rise At 25 Cents Top $14.60
Indianapolis July 14 hog prices strengthened at the livestock exchange with a 25 cent higher average than Monday. A 7,000 run, good quality, and strong local demand pushed a top price of 14.60 for extra choice lightweight porkers. Cattle traded steady to lower with steers 9 to 12.50, cows 8 to 11, calf pens 10 to 10.50, and lambs at 15 while sheep were 6. Receipts 1,300 cattle and 900 calves. total run 600 lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Livestock Exchange
In Memoriam Anna M Rimstidt 1924 memorial notice
In memory of our dear mother Anna M Rimstidt who departed July 14 1924 aged 76 years 5 months 29 days. Peaceful be thy silent slumber. Thou no more will join our number thou no more our sorrows know. Daughter Mrs William Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Rimstidt
Property Transfers and Bank Clerk on Vacation
Clyde R. Yater transfers property in St. Paul to Hord Evans and wife for 4500 dollars. Michael Carmody transfers city property to George H. Lawson and wife for 600 dollars. Charity M. Carr and others transfer property in New Point to Amanda J. Mason for 400 dollars. George W. Adams serves on vacation from duties as assistant cashier at the Third National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Yater
Hord Evans
St. Paul
Michael Carmody
George H. Lawson
Charity M. Carr
Amanda J. Mason
New Point
George W. Adams
Third National Bank
Flea Control Advice From Purdue Experts
Purdue University experts outline flea prevention and treatment for homes and outbuildings. They note fleas breed in animal surroundings, with adults on cats dogs and other animals and larvae in floors. Methods include salt on ground, naphthalene floors, proper fumigation with hydrocyanic acid or sulfur, and calcium cyanide for barns and hog pens with caution and vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University Agricultur
J. J. Davis
Purdue Enthology
Real estate transfers listed for Westport Milford and New Point
Matilda J. McGuire transfers property in Westport to Samuel B. Jagges for 500 dollars. Burley Evans transfers property in New Point to C. P. Freeland for 2000 dollars. Mary E. Burney transfers property in Milford to Susan Menefee for 500 dollars. Star Cemetery transfers a lot to Roscoe Bright for 6 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda J. McGuire
Samuel B. Jagges
Westport
Burley Evans
C. P. Freeland
New Point
Mary E. Burney
Susan Menefee
Milford
Star Cemetery
Roscoe Bright
Baptist Pastor and Family Settle in Greensburg Parsonage
The Rev. J. Hubbard Morton pastor of the Baptist church and his wife and son are settling into the new parsonage prepared for their occupancy. Trucks with their household goods from Hillsboro, C arrived last night around 10:30. Greensburg residents welcome the family into the community.
Rupp Hosts Men Only Party With Neighborhood Women Peeking
A. C. Rupp, city official and ill for a time, entertained nearby men at a West Washington street gathering. Women masked as Mrs. Probe spied over the fence while luncheon was served. Guests included S. F. Rogers C. R. Howe Ira G. Stark Al Thomas and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Rupp
Big Four
West Washington Street
Rupp
Reunion Attendees From City Visit Feaster Room
Mr and Mrs Clifford Kirkpatrick and Mr and Mrs William Feaster and daughter Wilhelmina attended the Feaster room at Shelby county fair grounds Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Kirkpatrick
William Feaster
Wilhelmina
Eity
Feaster
Shelby County Fair Grounds
Greensburg Motor Co Sues Over Mechanic's Lien
The Greensburg Motor Co filed a civil suit against Ewing Arnold and others to foreclose a mechanic's lien claiming 550 dollars on a motor truck. Raymond Rolfes represents the plaintiff and other parties have interests in the property. Miss Ruth Sefton and Floyd Barnes were driven to Porter's camp Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Motor Co
Ewing Arnold Et al
Raymond Rolfes
Ruth Sefton
Floyd Barnes
Porter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greensburg News Pub. Co., Publishers
American Press Assn
New York
Pavy
Feaster Family Reunion
Beech Grove
Wid
Franklin and
Broadway
McKee
Tri*Kappas
Indianaplis
Memoriam
William Dean
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