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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1925

Page

4

Funeral services set for Mrs. James M. Davis in Indianapolis

Mrs. James M. Davis 36 died after an auto crash Tuesday near Carmel and injuries in Indianapolis hospital. Funeral planned Friday at her Jefferson avenue home with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery. Surviving husband, three children, parents, and several siblings. Motorman C. W. Crum and conductor George Campbell of Tipton on inter urban car involved. The Rev E M Davis father in law drove the Davis vehicle.

James M. Davis Decatur County Indianapolis Jefferson Avenue Memorial Park Cemetery E. M. Davis Waverly Richard James Letts George B. Davis J. M. Davis van Camp Hardware & Iron Co Arthur Wright Phemie Armstrong Lavelle Hamilton

Recovering Nicely From Painful Injury

Robit Eubank is reported to be recovering very nicely from injuries after a Friday accident. He was struck by a Chevrolet sedan in an alley beside the E. G. Schultz & Co. furniture store, sustained serious bruises to his right arm and hip.

Robit Eubank E. G. Schultz & Co Len March

Robbery at Neimeyer Home Near New Pennington

Thieves entered the George Neimeyer residence near New Pennington while the Niemeyers lived in St. Paul. A large number of valuables including linen, embroidered handwork, dishes, bedding, and cushions were taken over the last several weeks. No clues point to the thief.

George Neimeyer New Pennington Robbis Frank Innis Indianapolis T. Emabrock New Point Neimeyer

Three Unknown Men Hurt in Morris Car Mishap

A Greensburg crew of three in an Overland touring car left the road near the underground railroad crossing by the Morris flour mill Sunday night about 10 o clock. One man was severely injured and the trio fled without names. Wreck showed a badly damaged auto and a bottle of a beverage.

Greensburg Morris Batesville Herald

Mrs Will Goddard Family Spends Saturday in Indianapolis

Mrs Will Goddard with her son Miles and daughter Dortha spent Saturday in Indianapolis for a family outing.

Will Goddard Miles Dortha Indianapolis

Hacker Funeral Held for Marshall Hacker at Tabernacle

Funeral services for Marshall Hacker prominent lawyer churchman and former judge of the Bartholomew and Decatur circuits were held at 4 PM at Tabernacle Christian church Burial followed in Garland Brook cemetery Pallbearers included Judge John W Donaker W B Treadway and others Active pallbearers named local and Indianapolis figures Bar association members attended the Columbus bar meeting this morning.

Marshall Hacker Bartholomew and Decatur Tabernacle Christian Church W. H. Book Garland Brook Cemetery John W. Donaker W. B. Treadway W. F. Kendall Frank S. Jones L. K. Ong George T. McCoy Charles F. Remy Indianapolis Indiana Appellate Court Charles A. Reeves George Butler William F. Bassett Ralph H. Spaugh John Rynerson John A. Houk Charles M. Setser Columbus Bar Association

New Point Youths Charged With Disturbing Theatre

Sheriff Otis Maddux filed an affadavit against Harry Larrison Albert Meyer and Norman Freeland of New Point. They are charged with disturbing a theatre owned by Burley Evans by firing firecrackers and making noise under the windows while the show ran. The Harrison boy is working in Ohio and not yet apprehended. They must appear in mayor's court on July 24.

Otis Maddux New Point Harry Larrison Albert Meyer Norman Freeland Burley Evans Harrison Ohio

Aaron C. Foster 73 Dies at Home of Daughter Near Flatrock Cave

Aaron C. Foster aged 73 died suddenly at 8:30 a.m. at daughter Mrs. W. C. Stewart’s home near Flatrock Cave after a short heart illness. He was a retired farmer living with his daughter for two years. Surviving are four sons Ed Carl Edgar and Harry and twelve grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Mrs. Stewart’s home, Rev. R. O. Pearson of Waldron officiating. Interment in East Hill cemetery at Rushville.

Aaron C. Foster W. C. Stewart Flatrock Cave Carl Edgar Harry Stewart R. O. Pearson Waldron East Hill Rushville

Funeral Friday for Greensburg Pioneer Frank Woodward

Death came as a ministering angel to end a long period of suffering for Frank Woodward a Greensburg man and grocery operator. He was born May 10 1856 and married Rose Anderson on October 2 1885 leaving widow Clyde and Earl and two other sons. Burial in South Park with I C F charge.

Angel

Obituary of Frank Woodward Dies at 69 in Greensburg

Frank Woodward born May 10 1856 on a Decatur county farm died July 8 1925 aged 69 years 1 month and 28 days He was the son of Isaac L and Christeann B Woodward He married Rose Anderson October 20 1886 and had four sons two died in infancy He leaves widow Clyde of Shelbyville Earl of Greensburg two grandchildren Howard and Dale two brothers and four sisters He was a Methodist and active in church and business until illness.

Frank Woodward Greensburg Woodward West North Ireland Streets Memorial Hospital Isaac and Christina Jackson Woodward Clay Township Rose Anderson Clyde Earl Charles W Sallie Magee Mary Porter Jennie Christman Hester West Howard Dale Woodward Methodist Church Decatur Lodge No. 103 Decatur County Burney Isaac L Christeann B. Woodward Adams Sandcreek Township Methodist Church of Shelbyville Dale Earl Woodward

Carmen Louise Ferman 1917 1925 Linville infant obituary

Carmen Louise, daughter of Ferman and Elsie, was born July 4, 1917 in Linville and died July 8, 1925 in Rushville. She was eight years old and remembered for a joyful disposition and love of Sunday school. Survived by mother, father, Donald, a four year old brother, four grandparents, and many relatives and friends. Her verses express comfort in faith and eternal reunion.

Carmen Louise Ferman Elsie Linville Dr. Sexton’’s Hospital Rushville Carmen Donald

Covert Weds Miss Wilma Rimstidt in Shelbyville Rite

Covert of Hartsville and Wilma Rimstidt daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Rimstidt of this city were quietly married yesterday at 2 PM in the Baptist parsonage Shelbyville. Rev I C Overman performed the single ring ceremony in the presence of Miss Eula Fisher and Jack Lewis. The couple returned to this city to housekeeping on North Lincoln street. The bride formerly worked at Heck’s drug store in Indianapolis.

Wilma Rimstidt W. B. Rimstidt Cecil L. Covert Hartsvile Lewis & Cohee Baptist Parsonage Shelbyville I. C. Overman Eula Fisher Jack Lewis

Lady Near St. Paul Improves After Ptomaine Poisoning

Reports from the bedside of Mrs. Harve Carpenter near St. Paul say she is somewhat improved after a serious ptomaine poisoning attack. She had been unconscious for many hours and remained in critical condition.

Harve Near St. Paul

Suit Filed in Squire Holmes Court for $43

Sherman Doles sues Bert Green in Squire Holmes court on an account for 43 dollars. Trial date set for next Monday in the justice of the peace court.

Squire Holmes Sherman Doles Bert Green Mr. Green Justice of Peace Court

Thomas King Sicks List at New Point

Thomas King of New Point is on the sick list according to local notices. He is reportedly ill and under family care as the community awaits his recovery.

Thomas King New Point

Long List of Seniors in Sandcreek’s Voters 666 Names

The Sandcreek township male voters over 70 are listed from a county report. Notables include James G. Robbins at 96 and Daniel Davis at 100 with Rev. James B. Lathrop at 99. The total in the group is 666, part of biannual enrollment for legislative apportionment under state law.

Sandcreek James G. Robbins Daniel Davis James B. Lathrop

Resolutions on death of Judge Marshall Hacker of Columbus

Decatur County Bar Association approved resolutions honoring Judge Marshall Hacker who served as Ninth Judicial Circuit judge from 1904 to 1910. He was a matured, honest jurist with more than thirty years at the bar, former circuit judge and U S commissioner, noted for clear decisions and calm conduct. The committee members Hugh Wickens Myron C Jenkins and G L Tremain framed the tribute.

Marshall Hacker Columbus Decatur County Bar Association Ninth Judicial Circuit Decatur Hacker United States Marshall Decatur County Hartsville College Hugh Wickens Myron C. Jenkins G. L. Tremain

Captain Snodgrass's Company Hero Reuben Smalley First to Step Out at Vicksburg

Mrs. Mellissa Dennison recalls Reuben Smalley of Co. A, 83rd Indiana, under Capt. W. H. Snodgrass, as the first to step out during the May 22 1863 assault on Vicksburg. Smalley earned a congress medal as part of a 150 man volunteer storming party. his act involved carrying and planting the flag on rebel works. Snodgrass later moved to Greensburg and was a notable Mason.

Mellissa Dennison Reuben Smalley Vicksburg Congress Co. A 83Rd Indiana Regiment W. H. Snodgrass Dennison Ben Spooner Smalley Capt. Snodgrass Greensburg Ripley County

Heatwave in Kansas and Missouri Brings Scattered Relief

Scattered showers gave only slight relief as temperatures hit 106 in parts of Kansas and 100 in Kansas City. Heat prostrations were reported across Kansas towns and several people collapsed. The drought threatens corn crop as the sun blazes in Kansas.

Kansas City Kansas Missouri

Wrights Enjoy Pleasant Day Along Ohio River

Mr and Mrs Clarence Wright motored to Madison yesterday and spent the day with friends enjoying the scenery along the Ohio river.

Clarence Wright Madison Ohioi River

Statewide school tax refunds announced for counties

State education department reports 1,817,968.12 in state school taxes available for return to counties. Warrants are mailed to county treasurers based on 1925 pupil counts, with roughly 2.20 dollars per pupil and semi annual distributions.

State Department of Public Instruction Auditor of State Decatur

Chicago Banks Offer Big Reward for Dead Bank Bandits

Posters in Chicago and Cook County Bankers Association banks promise $2,500 to any peace officer or bank employee who kills a robber or would be robber. Police department and county authorities endorse the bid and urge shoot to kill during holds ups.

Chicago Chicago and Cook County Bankers’ Association Bankers

Buell Family Visits Porter's Camp with Ritchey Group

Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Buell and family with son-in-law Leo Ritchey and family and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Buell and family drove to Porter's Camp yesterday. They were entertained for the day by the American Tea Company.

C. O. Buell Leo Ritchey Willard Buell Porter's Camp American Tea Company

County Board Lowers Farm Land Values After Equalizing Assessments

The county board of review chaired by W. T. Zetterberg and colleagues wrapped five weeks of session by reducing farm land values on average 18 1 3 percent. Saltcreek shows the lowest per acre at 27.57 while Clinton tops at 93.28. Overall taxable value falls from about 35 million to 32 million, with city and personal property largely unchanged.

County Board of Review W. T. Zetterberg C. B. Evans A. Bayless C. D. Tillson Myron Donnell Saltcreek Clinton Decatur Shelby County Shelbyville Washinon Township

Couple Refused Marriage License At City Office

An Indianapolis couple sought a marriage license but were told it could only be issued from the county seat where the bride resides. They returned to Indianapolis.

Indianapolis

Clarksburg Girl Dies at Sexton Hospital

Carmen Linville eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Firman Linville of Clarksburg died this morning at 9 o clock at Sexton Hospital Rushville from spinal meningitis She was taken to the hospital early and her condition grew worse Funeral arrangements have not been made.

Carmen Linville Firman Linville Clarksburg Sexton Hospital Rushville James Barnard Monroe Linville

Burglar Loots Waldron Businesses Steals Booty

An unknown man broke into several Waldron establishments late at night and early morning. He took candy cigars a new suitcase and a revolver before fleeing. Night watch Lew Thomas and Squire Thomson pursued and detained the suspect who is to face trial soon.

Waldron Charles Worland W. S. Toothman I. & C. Traction Terminal Mr. Thomas Squire Thomson Thomas

Swineheart and Lampe Visit Clifty Falls on Outing

Mr. and Mrs. Ross Swineheart and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lampe drove to Butlerville and Madison yesterday. They stopped to visit Clifty Falls before returning home.

Ross Swineheart Ben Lampe Butlerville Madison Clifty Falls

Indianapolis News expands circulation leadership and duties

E. J. Simms receives promotion to circulation manager for a large part of Indiana. He will oversee The Great Hoosier Daily in northern Indiana and the southern half, after twelve years with the paper. J. M. Schmid becomes business manager. George Schmid becomes circulation head. P. S. Boehm of Rushville is named assistant circulation manager.

Indianapolis News E. J. Simms Simms Great Hoosier Daily Indiana The J. M. Schmid George Schmid Decatur Shelby County P. S. Boehm Rushville

Ice Cream Social At Forest Hill Saturday

The ladies of the Forest Hill church plan an ice cream social at the schoolhouse on Saturday night July 11. Everyone is invited.

Promised Pay to Local Guard Settled by Legislature Action

Captain Ross W. Reed distributed 673 from the state treasurer to Co B 151st Infantry M G for drills from Oct 1922 to Mar 1923. The legislature provided an appropriation at its last session to pay members of the guard who had not received state payrolls. The total amounts to 6.50 for each private and 15 for each officer.

Ross W. Reed Co. B 151St Infantry M. G

Four Crops Grade High at St Paul with Fair Yields

Reports from St Paul indicate wheat from four farms averaged ten to sixteen bushels per acre and graded 59 to 61 pounds per bushel. This suggests a fair 1925 crop overall with some failures in certain areas and grain merchants offering 1.44 dollars for the new crop.

St. Paul

Walter Kalb Goes on Two Week Vacation at Big Fout

Walter Kalb chief clerk at the Big Fout freight house starts a two weeks vacation. Elton Laws will replace him during the absence.

Walter Kalb Big Fout Freight House Elton Laws Mr. Kalb

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