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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1920
Page
4
The notice lists The Standard Published Every Friday at 717 by Telephone 1462 or Toll 6 West Main Street Greensburg Indiana. By Mail Per Year in Advance 1.50 Carpenter Sheerer Co New York Chicago. Entered in the Post Office at Greensburg Indiana as second class matter.
The Cave exchange owned by Hope Telephone Company will gain free service to St Paul Hope and Hartsville and other smaller exchanges. St Paul exchange, owned by Jewett Company, is linked with Decatur and Bartholomew counties and has been purchased by the Hope company. George Dorrel and his sons Harris and Scott lead plans for major improvements to all lines to upgrade service for patrons.
Governor Goodrich informs Batesville businessman that Gov Goodrich’s office learned of a plan to sell the gas pipes to a junk company. Batesville Gas Co plans to discontinue service June 10 and may transfer title for 10 000 to junk buyers unless the city or a private buyer takes over. The firm claims a $4500 annual profit and previously valued holdings at 30 000 to 35 000.
Secretary of State Jackson sent word to Michigan officials that license 6953 belonged to William Miller of Greensburg, but the farmer never visited Michigan. A car with that number wrecked a buggy near Niles, injuring a local farmer. It was later proven Miller’s car bore number 6954.
Decatur Grays, a new team led by Claude Bruner, prepare for Sunday’s opener against the Milford club at a local Greensburg field. Bruner aims to match or surpass earlier Decatur Grays feats and releases a lineup featuring J Sullivan, A Sullivan, W Hersley, R Morris, H Morris, J Morris, R Crewer, J Crones, Maple, Nation. |
The Modern Woodmen held a booster meeting with about 100 attendees. Twelve candidates were initiated and refreshments followed the ceremony, marking a successful evening for the fraternal group.
Colonel George M. Dunn U S A once lived in Madison as a boy and recalls seeing President Lincoln in the White House with vivid details of Lincoln’s feet and legs at the mantel. He now hopes to return to Madison to live, renting the Lanier mansion and keeping his horse in the pasture. The Madison Courier notes Dunn’s ties to the Cravens family and his father Congressman William McKee Dunn. The paper supports his coming back to reside in Madison after retirement.
Through her attorneys Goddard Hite and Mary E Gosnell a suit was filed in the circuit court against Chas Mullis of the Charles Mullis Manufacturing Company in subrogation and foreclosure of a vendor's lien. The plaintiff seeks subrogation to the rights of Joseph Dannacher as vendor in the amount of 3000 and judgment foreclosing the lien with all proper relief. H E Larimore and Roscoe Otterstetter traveled to Indianapolis today to motor two new Overland machines for the local agency.
Miss Katherine Hunter daughter of Mrs L D Hunter long time East Main street resident is a member of the 1920 graduating class from Indiana University.
The young daughter of Mr and Mrs John Mellwain of Westport suffered a badly mashed thumb yesterday afternoon when a car door closed on her hand. The incident occurred as the Mellwins were in Westport. No further details were provided.
The Loyal Order of Moose held a regular meeting and unanimously adopted resolutions offering special thanks to the ladies who assisted with the Moose dinner, calling the event a great success.
Elzo Reed a foreman in the mechanical department of the Daily News suffered a severely crushed toe when a form fell on his foot this morning. He was off duty this afternoon due to the injury.
Rush county population declines from 19340 in 1910 to 19241 this year. Rushville grows from 4925 to 5498, Carthage from 873 to 902, and Glenwood from 217 to 235.
A. C. Gilchrist of North Michigan avenue ran onto the pavement in front of Pierson's cigar store on the east side of the square around one o clock. No injuries occurred and the car escaped damage.
A Republican sub committee urges combining the war risk insurance bureau with the vocational training board to better serve veterans. The report notes 72 percent of policies lapsed after demobilization and urges consolidated leadership, prompt policy issuance, local post office premium collection, and broadened beneficiary rights while detailing conversions exceeding 100,000 policies worth over 400 million dollars.
C. P. Corbett his wife and son David with Frank Hearn will undertake a long motor voyage next week to Cass county in northern Minnesota. They will spend the summer in the lake region where seventeen lakes lie within eight miles of their location. Leach Lake is among the state's second largest with a 425 mile shore line.
Indianapolis June 4 Glenn Van Auken of the Public Service Commission tentatively set June 21 as the hearing date for Indiana Bell Telephone Co. to seek rate increases in Indianapolis and thirty eight other cities in the state. The session will start at nine a m.
James A Murray of Chicago, sent as K of C secretary to Siberia, returned to San Francisco after serving troops at Spasskoje. He rented a box car on the Trans Siberian line and trekked 500 miles to deliver 200 tons of K. C. comforts to soldiers who had little support.
In Circuit Court yesterday the State versus Arthur Smith concluded with a not guilty verdict after six minutes of jury deliberation following six hours of defense character testimony and early evening arguments. The session also noted a local injury incident and various civil filings.
Gladys Marie Transon born December 27 1899 died March 30 1920 at age 20 years 3 months and 3 days. She joined the Baptist church about five years ago and was a constant member of church and Sunday school and sang in the choir. A classmate recalled her sweet sunny disposition and that to know her was to love her. she was careful to seek good company and kept faith with church prior to her illness.
The Indianapolis Star lists high school honor roll graduates from three city high schools. Annette Thomson of Shortridge and Jessie Rybolt of Manual Training are noted for grades above 90 percent in a 95 point scale among 900 graduates.
The Shelby County Fair Association awarded a contract for a stock pavilion costing 3548.95. The 46 by 70 foot building will have a central show ring and may host Chautauqua events in bad weather, with completion by August 15.
Marsh Weathers of Chicago visits his brother William Weathers for a few days. He has long been a 100 percent booster for the Republican party and is now active in promoting Gov. Lewden for president. He notes a shift from past drinking to praising prohibition as a great blessing.
The marriage bans for Miss Clara Wenning and Arthur Brown were published for the first time. A dance last night drew a large crowd and a good time was reported. Also noted are visits, communion, and nearby social visits among residents of St Maurice and Oldenburg.
The list of bachelor of arts degree recipients from Indiana University includes Miss Helen Doles of this city and Chester Wiley of St Paul. Also listed are Miss Katherine Hunter and Frank Levell, former residents of this city.
Census figures show Rush county dropping to 19,241 in 1920, down 108 from 1910, a 0.06 percent decrease while Henry county rises to 34,682, up 4,924 or 14.5 percent since 1910. The national trend appears negative as Rushville itself gains little while the country narrows.
Greensburg Commandery No. 59 Knights Templar received a charter from the Grand Commandery and reestablished in Greensburg with 38 charter members. The ceremony featured Vice-Eminent Grand Commander L. P. Newby and Eminent Commander Lee Amsden, with honors to early organizers and a 95 year old member said to be Indiana’s oldest Sir Knight. Officers were re-elected under the dispensation to serve under the new charter.
Misses Myrta and Edith Pattog will travel to Oxford Ohio to attend the sixty seventh commencement exercises of the Western College for Women. Their aunt Mrs Hontie McCoy Carr and Miss Sean join at New Salem. The program includes plays, a Baccalaureate sermon by Dr W W Boyd, an outdoor senior play, an opera, business sessions and receptions, a dean Sawyers farewell reception, and a commencement address by Charles F Thwing of Western Reserve University. Ruth Laudig was a freshman at the Western College this year.
The Crump estate of the late John S Crump, prominent Bartholomew County resident, is valued at $518,907 after appraisal by County Assessor Romine. Probate records show inheritance taxes estimated at about $24,000, with roughly $3,000 state tax and $16,000 federal tax, and the estate includes valuable Bartholomew County farm lands.
County agent C. M. Job of Bartholomew county and Miss Frances Marion McMillin of Rushville were married Wednesday afternoon. They will be at home in Columbus after June 15. Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Hahn, daughter Carlotta, and sons Leonard and Emmett, and granddaughter, of near Westport, were in town Saturday.
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 hosts county lodges and visitors for the annual roll call. Grand Chancellor John W. Craig presided as talks by A F Eubank and Charles Williams highlighted the event. Memorial services planned for Sunday afternoon will proceed from the lodge to South Park cemetery with ritualistic ceremonies.
John W. Cowan 92 the oldest graduate of Indiana University died at his home in Springfield Missouri He graduated in 1845 and will be buried at Crawfersville tomorrow Rev J B Lathrop who graduated in 1847 is now the oldest living alumnus in Lathrop city description
The latest purchasers of new Buick Sixes are Sam Fisher W J Hill L P Dobyns Calvin Thornburg Earl Gartin J H Deniston Clarence Thompson Lon Miller Harry Pavy A G Taylor.
Population data for towns in Franklin County from the census bulletin shows figures for 1920 and 1916. Towns listed include Brockville Cecar Grove Oldenburg and others with counts reflecting shifts over the four year period.
READABLE portions mention Mrs Wm Kanouse of Shelbyville Mrs Fidella Brown Albert Miner and wife John and daughter visiting Indianapolis Miner motorman in town Helen Phillips from St Paul visited Thursday Henry Christian Ernest Christian Mrs Dugan of Gree visiting sister Dr Porter of H Wednesday to see Mr the small pox Mr Kel Marion Lane farm Samuel Burney and others in town Rev Stanley Hedri daughter picked at day.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Henry Ward Beecher as a New York resident linked to farming papers and a farm weekly. It references Indiana in 1889 and a farmer's guide with farm weeklies being prominent. No clear events, dates, or individuals beyond Beecher and generic publishing notes.
The Eagles held an installation smoker at their hall on South Street with Mrs. J. F. Starks and Miss Georgia Thornton of Newpoint, W Va, assisting as toasts. The event featured a well attended reception and recognized new members.
A crowded township meeting of farmers and residents discussed community matters at the Christian Union venue. Hon. Maurice Shelby County presided and outlined policy priorities as attendees listened attentively.
Thomas A. Cookson, longtime bursar at Indiana, has been promoted to assistant registrar. He is the son-in-law of Charles L. City and begins his new duties this week.
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