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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1921
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana publication note shows weekly Friday issue details from Braden Hancock publishers with subscription rates and postal information. It lists in state and out of state pricing and notes American Press Association affiliation.
Charles C. Deam state forester will visit Decatur county May 30 and 31 with the county agent to inspect wood lots over three acres for exemption under a new act. Lands listed at one dollar per acre must meet tree density by diameter. surveys and reapprasals by the county assessor are required. Notify county agent at once if you wish to participate.
Dr. Ben J. Burris will deliver the graduation address for Saltcreek township on June 8. Thirty graduates will receive eighth grade diplomas, led by Edward Hadler Harold Bredewater Lillian Moulton William Carl Kramer Charles Edward Puttmann Julia Griffin Eva Mabel Colson Margaret Zeigler Helen Zeigler Rosa Ellen Swango Millard Ramer Charles Holland Monroy and Gladys Ramer.
The Rushville Kiwanis noonday luncheon featured nineteen veterans from the local GAR post. Rev. Daniel Ryan of Morristown spoke, recounting Civil War life and wartime losses, noting many under sixteen served, and detailing costs of war.
Miss Lutie Gordon, an art teacher at the city high school, was severely injured yesterday at home on North Franklin street when a rooster she was feeding suddenly struck her under the left eye. The blow left a noticeable bruise following a reported brain storm moment.
County agent Ireland and agents Pleak Sefton and Elliott will attend a district meeting of farmer associations Saturday in Nashville Brown County. Grain and livestock topics will be considered. The district covers twelve counties from the Ohio line to Monroe County.
A group from Greensburg traveled to Franklin this morning to attend May Day services. The party included Rev and Mrs Overman Miss Anna Connelley Mr and Mrs Herbert West Miss Les Rimstidt Mrs Regency Styers Prot Jerman and Mrs Charles Warneke of Sandusky.
Mr and Mrs John Doggett of the Et Omer neighborhood attended the Leffler Garrett trial in town today. Bruce Bishop a lineman on the Big Four from Shelbyville was here in company interests.
Bert Lacey a substitute at the Big Four was severely injured near Acton when his gasoline speeder jumped the track between here and Fairland. He sustained a severely sprained ankle and other injuries.
The W C T A met at the Y M C A building with 2:30 PM start and social refreshments. Mrs Anna Austin presided, Mrs Arlie Gray led devotion, and Mrs Dr Galbraith offered prayer as Mrs Gilbert Gardner and Mrs Fannie Aldrich performed. Mothers’ Department head Mrs Jennie Ward praised motherly teaching, noted 49 children enrolled as White-V ribboners, and announced many new recruits since the last meeting with a full report planned for tomorrow.
Mrs Thresia Herbert 76 died at 12 30 yesterday at her son Louis home near Milhousen after long illness. Survived by three daughters two sons a brother twenty grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church Milhousen Saturday at 9 AM.
An Indianapolis architect met with the Baptist church board and members to present proposals for adding to the church. He outlined the advantages and drawbacks of several schemes and discussed estimated costs. The addition has been under consideration due to space limits, but no decision was made.
Shelbyville obituary notes the death of James Smith a veteran brick mason born near Milroy March 26 1835 He moved to Shelbyville in 1861 and married Liza R Piers on January 13 1864 She died seven years ago Four sons and a daughter survive
Mrs. Mary Rainey of near Elizabethtown visits her son Wesley Rainey in Alert. Mrs. Ivan Crum and daughters Aubry and Helen from Adams stay with Mr and Mrs Wm Boicourt in North Broadway. Newman Byard and family move from Newcastle to Westport R R 8. Mrs. Sarah R. Markland returns from four weeks in Illinois with relatives. Dr C E Donnell and wife visit Ed Applegate family. Mrs Donnell remains for a phase visit.
William J. Haas longtime Greensburg businessman and city council member died at his home at 602 East Main Street after a long illness. Born September 28, 1864 he led the family harness business Jacob Haas & Son and held leadership in the Tri-State Harness Makers and National Harness Makers associations. He also served as councilman at large and was active in K of P Odd Fellows Encampment Maccabees Decature IOOF and Methodist church. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:30 pm with ROP Odd Fellows and city officials in attendance and K of P services at the grave.
The Decatur county representatives met last night to plan an all day county meeting in September with a sought after speaker. Rev. C. E. Schultz new district evangelist for eastern Indiana attended, introduced by Rev. G. I. Hoover. The group discussed evangelizing Indiana colored people and paying off World Interchurch debt, with $635 apportionment mostly raised and aim to settle by June 30.
J Warren Jenkins of Kansas City Missouri, former county superintendent of schools here for six years from 1887 to 1895, called on his ill brother-in-law Albert Russell. Jenkins is 74, served in the 123rd Indiana regiment in the 1860s, and is reported to be looking well.
Mrs M 3M Coerran left for Indianapolis to visit her aunt Mrs Isabella Pottage and other relatives. Margaret Kammerling, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs John Kammerling, ill with pneumonia, showed some improvement.
Photographer J. W. Beck and his son Adene consider a long motor trip to Mercedes Texas next month. Beck has valuable fruit laid near there and plans to take a camera to snap pictures along the way.
George Davis of Clarksburg and an accomplice were spotted by Chief Meek as their machine stopped before Woodfill's clothing store. A case contained nine quarts of Old Haynes whiskey, Davis was jailed, Sheriff Braden took charge, and bond was set at two thousand dollars with no bond posted at press time.
With city schools closed and 1000 plus children free in streets, a supervised playground is urged at the West End school yard. Rotary Club and Business Men's Association could lead the effort to provide safe play space and avoid hazards from traffic. The cost and need for a caretaker are deemed manageable and urgent.
Elizabeth Redd files for divorce from Joseph Redd in circuit court this morning claiming separation since March 4 1921 and alleging he failed to provide. She seeks custody of their 12 year old daughter Goldie and support with help from her son. Meyer Kiser Corp files two circuit court suits against Grover Crise for replevin of two auto trucks Bethlehem and Nash valued at $500 each.
Sunday movements include Lon Kerrick driving to Greensburg Aitken Washburn family attending revival at Andersonville and visits among Will Emsweller Milroy and Fred Krugg households. Cramped list of local visits mentions Mr and Mrs Melvin Miller Roy Kaster Gaynell Lawson and others with several ill reports and a tractor tarpaulin found prompting contact with Fred Krugg.
The Grammer high school commencement is postponed due to smallpox illness spreading from breakfast outbreak. Miss Katie Brooks of Waldron acts as telephone operator at the Grammer exchange in Bartholomew county while the chief operator suffers pneumonia. Brooks has 15 years experience in Waldron and Hope.
At the Tower Tree Jersey farm owned by Henry Hellmich, more than three hundred guests toured the dairy on a family day event. Speakers from Purdue and local figures highlighted Jersey milk quality, dairy practices, and the benefits of dairy products while the new home and facilities were showcased to Greensburg residents.
A large audience praised Tower Tree farm for its quality and hospitality. The visit featured music by Paul Dris and John Dris coll, Miss Lucy DuPois, and a performance by Dr. Dyer Wood. Guests included Miss Luella Driscoll and others from Liberty Greensburg and New Point.
Letts Waltez Whipple remains seriously ill as relatives in Indiana and Missouri respond. Mrs UC W Moor and Miss Stella Moor visit Indianapolis for greetings. Miss Nelle Evans of Cincinnati visits her mother and family. James Davis moves household goods to Edinburg. Perry Tucker of Terre Haute returns after visiting his mother. Miss Mildred Evans and others plan Franklin College activities. Mrs Cady of Chicago lectures on China for centenary. Whipples summon James and Mary from St Louis for father Walter’s illness. Missionary conference attendees travel to Holton for talks. The B P U Association convention set for Friday evening at the Baptist Church with a banquet at the high school.
Clarksburn area residents hosted relatives and friends from Greensburg Rushville Shelbyville and Laurel over the weekend. Several dinners and visits occurred at homes of the Bohanons Freeland Martz and Davis with others returning home for a Purdee University student’s arrival and a church apron social planned for Wednesday night.
Enoch Jordan of near Waynesburg is reported recovering well after treatment in a Columbus hospital for blood poisoning. He had a gathering under his arm from which a quart of pus was removed Monday and has suffered severely for two months.
Reports from Jackson township indicate rainfall exceeded what occurred locally last night, with residents noting a larger downpour and wetter conditions in their area.
T N Coy and Frank Martin of Adams traveled to Cincinnati yesterday to sell a bar load of hogs. Mr and Mrs George Spillmanerot New Salem spe yesterday with Watson Bostic family at Milford. Roscoe Martin and wife of Hope spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Tincher of East Central avenue.
Milford residents report a Sunday of family and church gatherings. Larry Peterson and wife hosted. Everett Crosby and wife from Greensburg joined Clell Barnes and others for meals and church services. Henry Christian and family visited Bu Wm. Trouse house. Joe Medman and wife welcomed a new son. Dr. D. E. Dow was in town for a visit.
In Fayetville the 99 year old Nancy J Hackelman, the town’s oldest resident, is to be featured in a planned photography project by Planagan Production Com. Photographers have recently shot scenes around the area including trips and business groups in ville, northeast of Harrisburgville, noting Hackelman’s daily routine.
Mrs Clyde Meek visited local patients including Mrs Amy Bird at Methodist hospital Greensburg where Bird shows improvement and hopes to be home by June 15. Curtis Elkins and Miss Moss also visited Mrs Andy Rushville and a call to St Vincent hospital inquired after Marjott whose condition is listed as somewhat improved.
A local report notes a man known in the community was fined for an unspecified offense. The brief item does not provide details on the incident or the exact amount of the penalty.
Mrs T E Mitchell of Alice Mexico visits the W M Smith family of Downeyville at the large Quesequite ranch which spans 000 acres and raises Hereford cattle. Mitchell owns the ranch and ships 20 000 head ready for market. Mrs Mitchell leaves York City for college.
J Harvey Scribner prepares to leave for Indianapolis then Decatur and Hingis as he settles plans for residence. Greens praised by locals as several family illnesses and hospital visits unfold. Families journey between Indianapolis Urbana Ladoga and Butler with illnesses and recoveries reported.
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