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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1925
Page
9
Word from Forrest Davis son of Mr and Mrs Baughn Davis reports a several week trip through the Eastern states. He visits Cumberland W V Washington D C the White House and the chair of President Coolidge. He took a Potomac boat trip and visited Mount Vernon and will return home mid next week.
A Buick sedan driven by G O Anderson of New York City and his wife ran off a bridge on the Michigan road eight miles south of the city near Smyrna yesterday afternoon around 2. Passersby alerted a local garage which towed the car back onto the road. A running board support was bent and the couple continued to Indianapolis.
A Los Angeles inquiry identifies Caroline A. Howard as the wife of John Howard who left Greensburg around forty years ago. John Howard, son of Nick Howard, ran a Broadway grocery in the 1880s and died two years ago. his wife died about seven years ago. They left no children. Howard Chenoweth, a nephew of John Howard, married a daughter of William McCune and lives in Azusa near Los Angeles.
E. G. Schultz of this city registered today for the summer furniture show held at the American Furniture Mart the world's largest building to study up to date furniture fashions and merchandising ideas There are over 740 exhibitors showing the latest construction designs and finishes for him to view and advise Greensburg residents on harmonizing home furnishings
Indianapolis visitors accompanied Rev. Charles Whitman to Batesville for union services. Mrs. H R Wright and Miss Lucile Nyne return to Columbus after visiting Mrs. C W McLeod. Julius Bardelmeier and daughter Sylvia arrive from Fort Smith Arkansas, guests of Rev and Mrs J R Bardelmeier. Baptisms were held at Estil Gibson farm with several church members.
LeTTS Miss Esther Dixon of Indianapolis was the weekend guest of her mother Mrs. Lillie Dixon. Fred Philips and wife of Richmond spent Sunday at their home here. C. W. Moor, wife and daughter Charlotte Ann, of Knightstown were weekend guests of their Alexander Moor relatives. Mrs. J. L. Thornton and daughter Miss Magaline of near Columbus visiting with her daughter Mrs. Herschel Coleman and family. Arthur Denton and wife moved to Richmond where he accepted a position. Howard Davis and wife of Milford guests for the week with his parents G. W. Davis and wife. Mrs. Ella Williams visiting for several weeks with her son Frank and wife near Hartsville. Loren Wiley improving after ten days’ confinement to bed. Mrs. Theo Wallace, daughter Miss Dorothy and son Harold, of Cincinnati arrived Saturday for a visit with her sister Mrs. A. E. Moore and Mrs. Joe Weston. Harold returned home Sunday evening. Marietta McDonald visiting week with her aunt Miss Anna McDonald, of near Westport. Bobby and Junior Taggart returned to Benton Harbor after a week’s visit with grandmother Mrs. Rose Taggart. G. W. Davis and wife entertained at dinner Sunday Howard Davis and wife of Milford, Frank Myers and family of Horace and John Fromer and family. Joe Weston and wife hosted Sunday guests Mrs. Ella Remplar, Albert Dill wife and sons Raymond and William, Mrs. Theo Wallace daughter Miss Dorothy and son Harold of Cincinnati, O., Miss Elsie Fox of Mason, O., I. N. Weston wife and son Harold of near Greensburg, A. E. Moore wife and daughter Miss Trene.
Bruce Reed of near Holton was struck in the eye by a fragment of steel while repairing a knife on a mower. The injury caused inflammation and removal proved impossible until he traveled to Greensburg where Dr. D. W. Weaver removed the steel and reports the eye likely to retain sight.
The new parking ordinance is being prepared for publication and will appear in a few days. It was announced today.
Theophilus R. Hartley, 70, a retired farmer of Osgood, died suddenly this week while pitching hay into his barn. He left a widow and several grown children.
Tourists can sleep aboard the Great Ship Seeandbee or sister vessels City of Buffalo and City of Erie at Cleveland. The overnight voyage promises a sound rest and a quicker start on the journey ahead compared with driving through.
Mrs Estevan Allen was surprised Sunday noon by a birthday dinner in the refreshment booth of Allen's Amuse Park. A long table festooned with sweet peas held guests including Mr and Mrs Toney, Holsclaws of Muncie, Lambs of Indianapolis, Miss Curtis of Warren Ohio, and many Allen relatives. Mrs Allen received many gifts.
Mrs. Iliff Staples and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Crooks hosted guests from Milroy and Buffalo New York. Martha Jane Kirby of Buffalo joined the visit yesterday at near Milroy hosted by Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Staples.
Dinner guests yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Warneke from Sandusky visiting their cousins Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Klusman near Osgood.
Dallas Land, living on South Poplar street, awakened by cries of his children, found a man choking his wife to prevent an outcry. The assailant fled and left no clue. Land and officers searched with no trace, description: tall, light trousers and shirt, no hat.
Mr and Mrs Walter Cruser entertained a group at Sunday dinner at their country home five miles west of Westport. A fine chicken dinner was enjoyed by all. Attending were John W Hancock and Mrs George Hirt of Indianapolis, Mr and Mrs E J Hancock of Greensburg, Harmon Cruser, Howard Cruser and son Ernest, and Mr and Mrs Albert Tower.
Mrs. Jo Johnston attended a pre-nuptial party at Miss Mary Rieman's Connersville home on Thursday evening. The event honored brides-elect Haze Murphy and Irene Lemmon with bridge games and a bridge favor gifted to Mrs. Johnston.
Louis Owens, a barber formerly of Westport, is again on trial in Indianapolis for the murder of George Robinson, another barber, whose death occurred December 8, 1924, in a washroom at the L. S. Ayers & Co. store. The jury failed to agree last February, and defense counsel Tilford Orbison opened the case this morning.
Indianapolis July 17 Louis Owens shell shocked war veteran was to take the stand this afternoon in his own defense in the murder trial of George Robinson a fellow barber at a downtown store last winter Owens will plead self defense It is his second trial as the first jury disagreed in the prior hearing.
Alfred Peupest and family with Mrs. Marjorie Read and Miss Opal Lutz of near Brewersville were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pumphrey of near Burney on Sunday.
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Beckman hosting on Sheridan street with guests Mr and Mrs Elmer Weisbrode and Mr and Mrs Bert Martin of Richmond for Sunday calls.
Mr and Mrs W A Watson of West North street entertained yesterday with guests Mrs E R Brown and her son Junior of Lafayette and Mr and Mrs Robert Jackson from east of town.
Mrs. Johanna Hoffman of Rushville is in this city for a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. O O Buell.
A Greensburg girl describes a Ceylon voyage to Kandy and nearby sites. She details travel from Colombo through Veyangoda to Castle Rock, Kadugannawa Pass, and the Dalada Maligawa Temple, with visits to Peradeniya Gardens, spice gardens, an art museum, and the sacred elephants, noting cultural sights and a souvenir gift before returning to Colombo.
John Dickerson won the 2:16 trot at Toledo Tuesday with Guy Trojan in a time of 2 09 for one mile and seventy yards. He had previously lost to Single G at Cleveland but challenged the fastest horse in the world to win from Artina Bradford's Girl. Best time noted was 2.01. He also won a race with the Girl on July 3.
A Shelby circuit court suit seeks twenty years of back pay for services rendered by Rick to Henry Mehaley and Mrs. Mehaley. He alleges they promised him five thousand dollars in property and now fault the estate of Mrs. Mehaley and administrator George Buescher for nonpayment.
The remains of Walter McElroy G A R veteran who died in Madison were brought home and buried in South Park cemetery at 4 o clock. Pap Thomas Post No 5 G A R led the burial rites with the flag over the soldiers’ monument at half mast in honor of the past commander.
Miss Alberta Mendenhall and Al ma Trimnell hosted a bridge afternoon at the former’s North Fast Street home in honor of guest Miss Carolyn Wilson of Reshville. Two tables of play produced high score prizes for Miss Sarah Louise Dille and Miss Norma Martin, with Miss Wilson receiving the guest prize. Dainty refreshments followed. attendees included Harriett Taylor Norma Martin Mabel Butler Dorofhty Patton Marian Miers Frances Eward Sarah Louise Dille and Carolyn Wilson.
Mr and Mrs Otis Craig hosted yesterday noon at their North East Street home with Miss Marguerite Craig of Cincinnati Ohio Mr and Mrs Van Arsdal of Terre Haute Miss Hazel Harker of Indianapolis and Miss Cleo Harker as guests.
Two motorists Cal Crews of this city and Ed English of Anderson collided on South Michigan avenue near the railroad tracks at 7:30 last night. Both escaped injury though Crews was shaken. Crews Dodge sedan fender bent. English’s car had front fenders radius rods and axles bent plus smashed lights. English was returning home from Madison after a business trip.
Eight year old Lewis Bower Jr. of West Forsyth street injured his right thumb and first finger yesterday while playing at home. He caught his hand in a cog wheel of an old tower clock tearing nails and flesh.
To hear friend speak Mrs. E. T. Riley Mrs. Charles Mc Leod Miss Vessie Riley and Miss Hannah Baker motored to Columbus to attend the Redpath chautauqua this evening. Mr. Harold R. Peat popular lecturer on the program and Mrs. Peat will be with him, intimate friends of these Greensburg residents.
Miss Mabel Cruser of Burney visits grandmother Mrs. Della Jones in Letts while Miss Margaret Wess of Clinton W Va arrives Wednesday to see relatives. Mr and Mrs Ora Hite of Indianapolis spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Walter Hite near Sandusky. Thelma Gilliland of near Huntsville visits Mr and Mrs Clarence Tomson of Burney. Chiff Burney and wife of Hope visit his parents J W Burney in Burney yesterday. Edith Tomson of Indianapolis visits her parents L T Howell in Burney. Mrs Edmond Brennan and son of Newcastle visit in this city. Mary Cox and children Virginia and Merrill of Martinsville spend yesterday with Mr and Mrs O H Nowlin. In the evening they return home.
Lists of top taxpayers across Saltecreek Sandcreek Washington and Jackson Show high amounts. Individuals and firms include William J Colson Ben Hibler Samuel Levenstein H A E Tappemeyer John F Thackery Hettie Armstrong Andrew Alexander Cortez Moss Delgar Moor Samuel Shera John W Jackson and many others with totals ranging from about ten thousand to over eighty thousand dollars. Major names appear with multiple entries across townships and estates.
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