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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
6
Pulse and Porter vs Decatur county returned to circuit court as Judge Fred Gause planned to rule June 18 on whether 1913 tarvia street plans on Broadway to North Michigan were illegal, with extra charges of about 1400 dollars and a total contract value around 20000 dollars.
The case Pulse and Porter versus Decatur County to collect about 1400 for extra work on Tarvia Street at Broadway and North Michigan Avenue was heard today by Judge Fred Guase in Newcastle. Plaintiff attorneys Goddard and Hite were present. Tremain and Turner represented the county. City engineer Henry E. Black testified as a witness. Tremain had been county attorney when the work was done.
The Liberty Herald reports Dr E I LaRue formerly of this city moved to Arizona for health reasons with official recognition at a Monday conference led by Dr J M Walker Rushville. Friends regret the loss but support the step and expect Dr Fred M Stone to be called as pastor here. Dr E P Jewett will visit next Sunday services after supplying locally.
Glen Huber of Newpoint returns home from Sexton hospital Rushville after an appendicitis operation. He is reported to be doing quite well.
Mrs. George Redelman recovering after surgery at St. Vincent hospital hopes to return home in a few weeks. A baby boy eight and a half pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beemer near Bowling Green at the Walker home on North Franklin Street. Edward M. White of Indianapolis will attend Mrs. P. T. Lambert's funeral. Mrs. Simeon Nading visits Mrs. Minnie Porter. C. C. Stapleton visits Vevay. New season hats offered by Mrs White's shop. Virgil McAllister visits grandparents near Ewington.
Mrs. Luther Knox of Ottumwa Iowa died Sunday at age over eighty. She was sister to the late Capt Giles E White and leaves nieces in the county including Mrs. Sarah Marlin Mrs. Redding Gray Mrs. Henry Clemons and Misses Belle and Lyde White. A lifelong Methodist and last of the White family.
A schedule for July and August union services was adopted by church leaders. Except on July 31 at the Odd Fellows Home, services will move between churches due to weather and music logistics. Attendees from all denominations are welcome to join.
The Epworth League Greensburg district convention concluded with a noon dinner at the Y M C A. Aurora Rev W E Fisher was elected president for the coming year. Officers include Rev Josephine Campbell vice president and Miss Carroll Seifferman, Ethel Watson, Rev O D Drake as other vice presidents. Delegates list to be published tomorrow.
W. W. Bonner transacted business in Indianapolis yesterday. Ruth Pitkin leaves tomorrow for Bloomington to attend the Psi Iota Xi convention then Greencastle for DePauw commencement. Mr and Mrs Albert Davis of Westport travel to Franklin College for their daughter's graduation. Mrs W A Donnell and daughter Bessie return from Cincinnati to visit relatives. Mrs H E Rosecrans of Chicago arrives to spend a few days with Mrs E T Riley. Dr Crouch of Kansas spent yesterday with Mrs Charles Fightmaster's family near Sandusky. The Golay orchestra is engaged for Newpoint commencement tonight. Dr D C Smith returns to Frankfort after visiting family.
The council authorized Muddy Fork Gas Co to raise rates to 35 cents per cubic thousand and require withdrawal of their PSC petition. Citizens Gas had gained 55 cents. Muddy Fork plans 4000 dollars in high pressure mains work. Cement walk on South East street from Main to South Park Cemetery approved. A special meeting June 20 will fill the vacant at large council seat after Wil Haas's death.
Samuel Wernke, 20, son of B. J. Wernke from Greensburg area, has signed with the Grand Rapids team of the Central League. He expects to start his regular turns soon after a season with Nordyke Marmon and other Indianapolis clubs, where he posted five wins. Scouts note his strong arm speed and steady head, forecasting potential as a big league pitcher in time.
Forty of fifty taxpayers met at the Letts schoolhouse to organize and authorize bidding for a community building at the southeast corner. Estimated cost 6000 dollars with 4400 subscribed. Directors elected: Dr J A Welch John N Stout John C McCammon M B Taylor Albert Anderson. Building committee: U S Parker Urso McCorkle Rev J C Wyatt. Bids due on prepared plans. aim to have it ready for next school year.
Miss Louise Puttorff is spending the week in the country visiting Frank Sefton and family north of town and Charles Clemon and family at Sandusky.
Warder Hamilton Loren and Delmar Blackmore will arrive this evening from Staunton Military Academy in Staunton Virginia where they have been attending school.
Mrs D W Howe of Indianapolis attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs P T Lambert. Judge Howe in poor health. Misses Katie Braden and Jennie Colson of Westport visited the Oliphants for Epworth League. Malcolm Bruner moved to John McMillan residence. W A Sewright and William Kissling went to Batesville to auction for A H Gommel. Rev W E Carroll called to Tipton Christian church. Alien Beagle of Letts sold hogs in Indianapolis. B A Williams and son Richard of Indianapolis visited. formerly an I C conductor now with Big Four.
A fourth divorce suit filed by Emmett McGinn against Dora McGinn was continued. The plaintiff has disappeared since filing, and Dora McGinn was said to be held in Greensburg today on a statutory charge per the Rushville Republican.
Mrs S F Rogers died at 8:00 AM at her Greensburg home 125 West Washington after months of illness. Born May 31 1857 in Greensburg she was daughter of B F Henry and Kate Moss Henry. Funeral at 2 PM Friday from the family home with burial in South Park. Rev Harry F Lett and Rev I C Overman to lead services.
John Kirschbaum proprietor of the Sherman House Batesville committed suicide by shooting himself last evening. He was about forty, in good spirits moments before while talking with children and left a note about his whereabouts. He leaves a wife and one child with funeral plans not yet announced.
Four Rush County military registrants labeled deserters by Major General Read at Fort Benjamin Harrison were listed. Charles Levi of Rushville Houston Potter of Jeffersonville Frank D. Seegers of Mays and Henry Seegers Jr. were identified with their respective order numbers.
The wedding of Joseph C. Irelend and Miss Sta Moor will take place tomorrow night in this city. Rev. A N Pitkin will officiate.
Leo Ricke and Miss Luella Buell received a marriage license this afternoon and plan to wed tomorrow evening at St. Mary’s parish house with Rev. Scaneidir presiding. Miss Lucile Ketchum of Westport visits J. O. Ketchum’s family for Epworth League convention attendance.
Several groups have pledged funds for hospital furnishings under a unified plan. The D A R commits 150 dollars, the Daily Bible class 125 dollars, with the Business Men's Association and Junior Red Cross joining four pledges. The board seeks supplier estimates for a ward, operating room, X ray equipment and related needs to guide further action.
W E Wagoner of Arlington elected in Rush county after serving as Arlington principal and Milroy teacher. C M George retires after eleven years. In Bartholomew Sharp re-elected. in Shelby Everson re-elected. in Ripley Hale Pickett succeeds Hersenstein. Jennings Whitcomb re-elected. Franklin Bossert succeeds Fisher. Trusler starts fourth term in Fayette. Three Letts teachers Fisher Pickett Crawley connected to the office.
Mrs John L Evans reports Grace Newton formerly Grace Robbins is in a very serious condition in Indianapolis with no hope of recovery.
Mrs. Robert Richardson, of North Carver, is threatened with blood poisoning after a pin scratch on her right hand while washing a few days ago. The hand is greatly swollen and causing her trouble.
Miss Dora Coffey relocates to Mrs. Amanda Baylor's West Main Street home. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Woodward and Miss Maria Coy return from a two week visit at Akron with Arthur Woodward and family. Mrs. Florence Barnes and daughter of Milford visit Burney relatives. daughter breaks arm. Eleven pound daughter Mary Waneta born to Mr. and Mrs. William Stevens of Adams. Fred Boyl learns his daughter Mrs. L. A. Colglazier of Falls City is en route from Greensburg to visit a few weeks. Clifford Adams and baby Ruth Marion arrive from Winton Place Cincinnati to visit George and family until Friday noon. Ethel Crawford leaves for Bloomington for the summer normal. Fred B. Johnson, 58, Rushville druggist, dies suddenly. survived by widow and daughter. Florence Barnes and daughter again noted with Burney visit and arm fracture.
Mrs. A. C. Brown of Rushville is reported in a very serious condition at Sexton hospital suffering from stomach cancer. There is no hope for recovery. She is sister of Adam Meek and Robert Meek, John T. Meek, and Mrs. Margaret Robison and Mrs. S. V. Pleak.
Rotarians accepted Rushville Rotary’s invitation to a picnic on the Mth. Newcastle Rotarians are said to have shown similar interest. A committee led by Walter Bonner will arrange the event, and another panel formed a baseball club to meet Shelbyville. Debates on cemetery sidewalk work progressed, with monthly speaker plans adopted.
Robert Ramer escaped serious injuries when his seven passenger touring car plunged backward down a forty foot embankment in front of the Robt Hamilton place at 1 40 this afternoon. He lost control while turning into the Hamilton place to avoid road excavations and the vehicle tore through brush, narrowly missing a large tree before landing at the bottom. Several men and horse teams later pulled the car back onto the road.
Deputy Beeson and Russell Evans traveled to Indianapolis seeking information on the Ford stolen from Eagle ball park Sunday night. No leads have developed yet. Eagles Lodge offers a liberal reward for return of the car and capture of the thief or thieves.
Rev. Clements W. Schirmer former pastor of the Lutheran church at Smyrna was granted final papers of citizenship late Monday. He was born in Germany but has lived in the United States seven years and is described as 100 percent patriotic. He will lead a patriotic service next Sunday at Pershing church.
Announcement notes the birth of a baby girl to Mr. and Mrs. Will Huston in Indianapolis. The mother is Miss Lottie Squires formerly of Greensburg and South Broadway.
Greensburg Lodge No. 36 F and A M is invited to conduct Sunday services at the State Masonic Home in Franklin with transportation help arranged. Seventeen vehicle owners will provide seats. services set for 2:30 after 12:30 departure from the hall. The lodge reported 33 meetings this year and 18 men made Masons. Ira G. Rigby honored with a silver birthday cake platter for service.
The County Board of Review estimates a 20 percent loss on Decatur county personal property value, predicting a net decline of $1,565,594 due largely to losses in live stock and grain. Greensburg shows the smallest drop at 6 percent, with other areas ranging higher.
Redmond and Moore share top team batting with .600 averages over three games at the new park. Rabbitt fills right field when Moore pitches, Redmond handles pitching, with Teller Darringer Lambert and Lutz among the lead hitters. Local players lag but are expected to rise to the leaders, while team average stands at .355.
Mr and Mrs Guilford Wiley and three children of Galesville Wis visited Locke Bracken and wife after traveling to Whiteland for the death of Mr Wiley senior. R P McCardle of Lafayette a railway clerk said Greensburg remains home for his family. Mrs E T Frnley Mrs Hobb and Mrs Lettie Ogden of Forest spent time with relatives in Lebanon and visited John Barbe in Lawrence on the return trip. Mrs Joe Miner of Burney was called to Indianapolis by sister Iva Littell’s illness. Marshall Johnston of Toledo arrived in Adams for his mother Julia Johnston’s death.
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