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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
3
A Kodak pictures display opens Saturday at J Join Guthrie's drug store featuring rear views of local citizens. Prizes include 10 for first, 2 50 for second, and 1 in Kodak supplies for third. The week long contest uses numbered answer sheets with results graded after the final day.
State convention of the Spanish American war veterans will be held in Logansport on June 13 and 14 with Capt. David S. Bende in charge. Decatur county men will attend. over fifty are listed by Walter W. Crisler and Sam Evans, who compiled the names.
The Rossburg Baptist Church holds an all day service next Sunday for its 70th anniversary. Rev W A Pavy will preach at 10 30 lunch follows at noon with a basket dinner. An afternoon service and a reading by Jeff Davis plus other features are planned.
State vs. Gregg Alyea lists conspiracy charge from Rush county. Charles Zolier admr. vs. Ira Williamson et al. petitions to sell real estate. Burney State bank v Charles McClintic and A E Howe dismissed. Appraisement of Mary Ann Hendricks property approved. Stanton Guthrie named administrator of Walter Tremain estate. Will of Will J Haas admitted to probate. Final reports for Mrs Alpha F Shields admx and Emma Peagle approved. Laura McWilliams guardian reports on three sons with resignation accepted.
Misses Mary Ehrhardt Edna Lowe Maud Jeden and Hazel Crise depart this city for Winona to attend the summer term of Indiana University normal school. Missouri trips and local moves are noted for several residents including Dr Fret Morris Mrs Dora Morris and Mrs Ormede Prurns as well as Jethro Meek called to Rushville for his sister’s illness.
A Rotary committee proposed a county centennial celebration panel for next year listing J. R. Crawler as chairman and including Elmer Jerman G Welch R C Kanouse W Ing JF Russell A F Eubank Horace Cozyn Roy Campbell J F Hamilton Ed McConnell Arthur Fuchtman Erle Hamilton and Horace McDonald. The board allowed the usual bills and viewers were asked to inspect the Gardner and Wapple roads in Sand Creek township.
Corrine Robbins became Mrs Earl Thurston in a three o clock ceremony at the Robbins home near Horace. The service was conducted by Rev. I B Morgan with Evalyn Eward at the piano. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Waynesburg after a trip to Cincinnati Louisville and Mammoth Cave Kentucky.
Miss Lola Ellen Goff daughter of James Goff and Walter Mack of Indianapolis were married Saturday at 8 pm at Mrs A F Fubank's Adams home. Rev Edward Cunningham officiated with piano and vocal pieces. They will reside in Indianapolis where he works as an accountant for the Indianapolis Ve" and Supply Co.
Gertrude A. Fishel of Hope sues Charles I. Fishel for divorce and $150 monthly alimony. Married in 1906 separated June 1 1920 with two children. Accuses cruelty and infidelity. both well known in the community.
Garden work and vacations fill leisure for G W Adams and visiting relatives from Springhill Martinsville Indianapolis and Henryville. Families in Adams host guests from Indianapolis Letts and Osgood while neighbors plan Children s Day services at Westport Methodist and Westport Baptist churches in June.
William J. Haas born September 23, 1864 in Greensburg dies May 26, 1921 at East Main Street home. He married Flora B. Gaines on November 21, 1894 and worked with his father in business from age 16. Haas held lodge and civic roles including Nob le Grand of Decatur I.O.O.F. and councilman-at-large. His family, church, and community service defined a life described as square and honest.
John Kanouse of Germantown near St Paul Indiana died June 2 192 after 84 years 9 months 19 days. He married Sarah Favor in 1856 and Jane Teitsart in 1901 and had 16 children 36 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. He united with United Brethren then joined Christian church at Milford and suffered paralysis since 1920. He is survived by his second wife Jane Teitsart and many relatives.
Children’s Day will be observed next Sunday morning at the Kingston church at the usual preaching hour followed by a congregation meeting.
Miss Frieda Walton of Flint Michigan arrived today to visit her college friend Edna Callicott who resides northwest of town.
Denver dispatch reports members of the Indianapolis party on a special credit men’s train to San Francisco donating 102 dollars to Pueblo flood relief. Heavy rain canceled planned Rocky Mountain sightseeing. the group rerouted via Wyoming after leaving Kansas City. A religious service preceded the collection in the observation car.
Elizabeth Ann Burk born August 27 1834 died May 20 1921 aged 86 years 8 months 24 days. Wife of James Thomas Coles and mother of five children Lafayette James W Henry C Pleasant L and Mrs F O Hillis. She and her husband were charter members of Middlebranch M E church and devoted church workers. She rests after a long life of faith amid Decatur County settlements and Civil War memories.
The county board of review opened its annual session to hear property owner complaints on assessments and to review appraisements. It will run twenty days this year with the state board not allowing changes to state-set values. The board includes Adolphus Bayless Ozra J Butler John C Barbe Robert Naegel and W M Wood. The Liberty Herald reports a baccalaureate at the Presbyterian church with Rev W H Reynolds delivering the address.
Miss Marjory McCoy youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W M Mc Coy of Greensburg and Har old Stavrum of LaCrosse Wisconsin wed at 3 PM in the bride’s parents home. The ceremony drew 35 guests and the newlyweds planned to settle at 1122 King Street LaCrosse after June 20.
The Eagles prepare for a Sunday game at the Eagles ballpark June 12 against Connersville Reserves after recent wins over Rushville. Bell to Play Bell debuts for Greensburg, ex-leaguer and strong hitter, while Babe Conklin, former Greensburg Reds captain, will umpire all remaining games.
A register from the Epworth League convention shows a long list of attending delegates including Hazel Alton Mildred Dean Herbert Diefenback Orval Hodson George Runner Elmer Laws Elizabeth Ca lewell Norma Laws Oda Drake and many others from Milan Delaware Aurora Mt. Pleasant Bright Versailles Westport Guilford Napoleon Rising Sun and more with several couples and local ministers noted among the attendees.
Judgment in Gardner versus Galloway and Padgett for 40.69 dollars. Demurer granted to Parrish versus Campbell et al. Andrew Hessler versus William Yeager filed to collect 125 dollars. Dr William Moyer awarded custody of his five year old son for a 5000 dollar bond. boy held by grandfather Jacob Steigerwald in Westport.
Raymond McGuire of Burney fell from a track yesterday morning and sustained a broken arm. No other injuries reported.
Mrs C A Brown will be taken to Sexton hospital for an operation after returning from Indianapolis where she underwent an examination to determine the cause of her illness. She has been suffering for about a month.
E. G. Schultz transfers a city lot to Willard Miers for four thousand dollars in a formal deed filed this week. The action records ownership change and the purchase price, with legal descriptions omitted in the brief notice.
Ed Pumphrey transfers a lot in Burney to Thomas L. Fowler for 50 dollars. Indianapolis visitors Frank Langfenkamp and family and Fred Armstrong and family guest of Elmer Cotterman and wife yesterday. Mrs. Harry McKay joins West's Cash grocery as book-keeper on the square. Grace Newton remains gravely ill in Indianapolis, with relatives Mrs. John Evans and Mrs. Frank L. Thomas called for update. George Templeton and Mrs. Templeton travel to Indianapolis for medical consultation. Edna Taylor and sons Leland and Harry of Greensburg and Joe Burrows and daughter Maxine near Sandusky are guests of Mort Tanner yesterday.
John F. Russell, a colt born to a blooded mare, starts in Latonia races today. Named by owner Harry Emmert after a Greensburg friend, the horse was later sold to Fox and Friend, a Cincinnati area firm, and entered in the races. It is described as a promising running horse and could be a local favorite if it performs well in early contests.
An I. and C. traction car struck a delivery wagon in front of the Mercantile Co-Operative Company yesterday. The collision caused no damage beyond a slight push. the horse remained calm and unafraid as the wagon moved forward a short distance.
Newton Brown of Franklin and his wife stopped by the News office yesterday on their way home from Hanover College where they attended commencement exercises. Brown renewed friendships formed over many years with News staff and readers.
Jeanette Toner and Ami Clark, both Shelbyville high school graduates, have completed three year courses in the nurses training program at the Robert Long hospital.
William Rhodes of Shelbyville has passed the entrance exam for the U S Naval Academy and will join the Fisherman class in September. Also noted are a Indianapolis visit by Mr and Mrs Rollin Reed, Miss Marie Link returning home to see her ill mother, Judson Dils sick at West Walnut, L D Heimsath of Napoleon Milling Co visiting customers, and the Moyer vs Steigerwald case proceedings to secure possession of Dr Moyer's son.
The Rateliffe Chautauqua 2 will be held at Newpoint on June 22 23 and 24 this year with a carefully arranged program. Afternoon sessions titled Building a Community and Evening sessions titled American Ideas feature lectures by John J. Tigert and a series of concerts and entertainment including The Operatic Trio The Kuehn Concert Company Miss Marion Harvey and The Simpson Sisters. Wm C Stinson presents lectures on social and industrial ideals and how to put the program into effect.
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Arlington were guests of the 1. O. O. F. Home today, sharing fellowship and community activities with residents and staff.
Advertisement section from Greensburg Indiana dated June 1 1921 lists Willard Dunbar Anthony Miers M R Sharkey and church names St John s Lutheran Church with ladies Mrs Mamie Connor Mrs Willard Dunbar Mrs Walter E Frazee and Mrs A Wyatt. R Ray Hamilton serves as Acting Postmaster.
Mr and Mrs T N Coy of Adams depart for Tacoma Washington to visit brother Malcom Coy. They plan a stop in Harlem Montana to see Barnards Hayes Coy and George Griffin. The journey will last six weeks.
Rev E R Horton of Raymond occupies the Kingston pulpit leaving a strong impression on listeners. Miss Helen Coles departs for Bloomington for the Phi Kappa Psi June dance and commencement, attends Psi Iota Xi convention as a delegate, hosted by Miss Mary Louise Teter. J W Royl arrived from Martins Ferry after winter with daughter Mrs William Ketchum. Miss Paulie Talkington's hospital operation shows slight improvement. Mrs Sarah Ricketts and daughter May, Mrs Lou Thompson and Nellie travel to Crawfordsville Kokomo and Tipton. Earl Bryce of Martinsville visits sister Mrs O A Melker. formerly Y M C A secretary in Russia.
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