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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
8
Saturday's Daily reports Anthony Habig, a proactive real estate agent, brokered the sale of sixty eight acres from Stephen Colwin to James Gookins of Ripley county. The farm, valued at $9,145, is well improved and three miles southwest of the city. Gookins will take possession September first.
Mr and Mrs Curt Kendall traveled to Cincinnati after receiving a telegram from their son Wilbur who was en route from El Paso to Cincinnati. They met him for about three hours before he left for Syracuse. Wilbur, in good health and heavier, notes satisfaction with his duty and expects to sail for France soon with armored cars and mule teams.
A horse with no apparent owner roams the northeast city area near North Lincoln and East Walnut streets creating garden and lawn damage. Citizens warn the owner to claim the animal or face turn to officials and possible damages. The incident breaches city ordinances and prompts calls for accountability.
The Eagles held a productive meeting with good attendance and a social after. They donated 325 to the Y M C A war fund and gave a similar amount to the Red Cross fund, reflecting their noted liberal spirit.
The Greensboro Gaz and Elevie Company has received underground cables for twenty eight cluster Nehis to be installed on the Pacific Ggm posts. The text notes a long lead time, rising electrical supply costs, and the company’s forward ordering as a strategic move before higher prices take effect. It mentions a committee and General Hi Cost cot.
Authorities oversee the light installation to speed up completion and illuminate the public square, aiming for a result that will make the great white way seem like a dark alley once finished.
A Shelbyville influenced Indianapolis police raid uncovered two 16 year old boys and two 15 year old girls living in a rooming house at 46 North Senate Avenue. The youths, from Morrow Ohio, were taken before Juvenile Judge Frank J. Lahr and identified their parents. The couple running the house received penalties for contributing to delinquency.
A. Jackson of Purnay recenty returned from Indianapolis after consulting an eye specialist. Friends report little hopeful news for saving his left eye, recalling a previous incident three months ago when he woke to find vision nearly gone from the same eye.
At the State committee on food conservation meeting a sub committee including Willy S. Robbins of Horace H E Barnard G I Christie and W T McCray of Kentland was appointed to study feeding and marketing young stock and report to the general committee. The panel may coordinate with federal authorities and a State Fair tent was set as headquarters for the State Council of Defense. The next meeting is June 20 to discuss silos and a 191 wheat campaign. Springhill contributions and Y war fund pledges followed.
A farmer Isaac Shutts near Millhouse, four miles from town, lost a work horse to a lightning strike while preparing to move the team to work. At the same hour Leonard Alexander's silo and barn suffered damage when lightning pierced the silo top and blew a barn wall loose. The storm caused significant fright and structural disruption in the area.
Prominent West Port farmer C P Aldrich died at his home three miles east of Westport this morning after a long illness. He was ninety two and had lived in Westport nearly twenty five years. Survived by daughter Mrs Hattie Blauvett and two sons including Charles Aldrich of Indianapolis. Funeral Monday at 10:80 at Lower Union church conducted by Rev J C Nicholson with burial at Lower Union cemetery.
A large Springhill Red Cross gathering showcased community support with a regular Community Club meeting. The program featured prayers, piano solos, farmer talks, recitations, and a Red Cross drill by three girls, highlighting local commitment to the cause.
Four year old Harry Frederick son of Fred H Webber died from pneumonia at 1 AM in Kingston district. Funeral services scheduled for Monday at 2 PM in the Christian church at Newpoint, with the pastor conducting. Community extends sympathy to the grieving family.
State Food and Drug Commissioner H. I. Barnard warned citizens that food costs will rise as eggs stored or in storage spike to 86 cents a dozen from 22 cents. He said butter stocks shrink and oleomargarine keeps prices high, wheat and corn are nearly exhausted, and vegetable stocks are scarce. Barnard blasted middlemen for waste and urged canning or drying surplus fruits and vegetables while stressing the need to eat more fruit.
Hon M E Newhouse of Kingston underwent throat surgery yesterday at Methodist hospital Indianapolis. Operation by Dr Page removed the lamyx and replaced with a silver tube. It was serious and outcome unknown until tomorrow. Dr W E Thomas assisted. Newhouse had suffered two years and friends hope for relief.
For the first time since Memorial Day began in 1863 the graves of about five hundred Union soldiers in South Park St. Marys and Sand Creek cemeteries will not all receive flowers. Due to flower shortages, flags will mark the graves. The Woman's Relief Corps meets at the G A R hall at 1 pm Wednesday to participate in the memorial service with the G A R.
The mayor announces that all unemployed able bodied young men must accept army or navy service or face arrest for loitering with heavy sentences on a farm. He also asks farmers to report needed help so men can be placed for wartime labor, prompting debate about the plan.
An evening crash at East Main and East streets injures several in the Murray family from Osgood when Ferris’ car hits theirs while attempting a turn. Jessie Murray suffers the worst injuries as both cars sustain heavy damage. Murray family taken to a local “hospital” for care. The piece shifts to a Y M C A appeal urging parental support to provide wholesome activities for soldiers, arguing such programs offer safe recreation and education during wartime.
Emmet Clark a well known farmer six miles north of town in Shiloh neighborhood underwent gall stone surgery Thursday performed by Dr Noble of Indianapolis and is reported to be improving nicely local physician Dr I M Sanders noted he had several illnesses but was up around the house the day before the operation friends are glad he is on the way to recovery
About 9 o'clock Saturday night after a rain hail and wind storm Russell Bird of Robert Ramer's north of town tried to return home. His car failed to respond to the lights and veered onto the road shoulder striking a telephone pole near Cassius Hamilton's home. The car was badly demolished but Bird escaped injury.
The ongoing fundraising drive for YMCA war work explains how the collected funds will aid servicemen. The article states the money is intended for practical support and services for boys at the front, outlining the planned uses and benefits.
Sheriff Beeson wrapped up a three day pursuit of the auto thief of John Hays with no arrest yet. A small crew accompanied him on the expedition and future developments may reveal a method to locate the guilty party. Dr Frank Henry of Cairo Egypt plans to depart for Mound City Missouri to meet a friend before resuming mission work. An informal gathering honored him at Mrs Sarah Rankin's East street home. Commander Hench appointed Rev Alonzo Murphy of this city as patriotic instructor for the department, an assignment he is deemed capable of fulfilling.
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