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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1925
Page
1
A string of weekend crashes leaves multiple injuries. Mrs. Ernest C. Miller sustains severe arm damage after a Dodge coupe leaves the road near the Raymond Pleak farm, while other collisions on the square and nearby roads cause repairs and minor injuries to several drivers.
August Hackman 67 renowned Batesville banker died at home from a heart attack Sunday. He led Batesville Bank as president 23 years and served as director of Farmers Merchants Bank in Oldenburg. Survived by widow and five relatives, funeral at Holy Family church Oldenburg Wednesday at 9.00 AM.
United Press reports 21 deaths in Chicago over the weekend including four murders and three heat related fatalities. The tally includes police, traffic, and accidental deaths and notes a policeman wounded by a gunman who died later after the assailant was killed. Also listed is Chancey Kinsley, Indianapolis race driver, killed when his car overturned at Roby Speedway.
News brief reports Frank Bryant of South Michigan Avenue is seriously ill, prompting concern from neighbors and local health authorities.
Rev Alonzo Murphy former Indiana G A R past grand commander will ride the special train to the state encampment in Princeton starting tomorrow. William O Roszell also plans to depart for Princeton. They are noted as the only local G A R men attending.
John Quincy Donnell trust trustees announce gifts of 3000 to Hanover College and 5000 to Oberlin College to fund student loans for Decatur county residents. Loans carry very low interest and start after graduation. Loans processed through local clergy and county schools officials with college approval.
Robert N. Humphrey age 47 died yesterday at 4:00 am at his home north of Spring Hill after a ten day illness of bronchial pneumonia and influenza complications. He was born October 12, 1877 in Rush county. Survived by widow, three children Guy, Bertha, Dale, parents Theodore and Elizabeth, a brother Frank, and sister Mrs. C. M. Beall. Funeral tomorrow at 2:00 pm at Spring Hill church with Rev. McCann. burial in Spring Hill cemetery.
Ralph Sasser, who has been attending school at Purdue, has arrived home to spend the summer with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Sasser, at Burney.
Miss Lucille Meek, a Purdue University student, arrived Saturday evening to visit her mother Mrs Edna Meek. She plans to return to Lafayette on Wednesday to attend summer school.
Greensburg lodge No. 148 Knights of Pythias held its annual memorial service at the theatre Sunday afternoon. Over 100 members attended. 83 graves were decorated at South Park cemetery. Rev. J W Turner delivered the memorial address arguing immortality supported by faith, law, and the Nazareth example.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Ferris announce the birth of a baby girl named Doris June born Saturday in this city.
The motor police announced they will not tolerate cars with only one headlight. They report several dozen vehicles on the road last night had a single light and require motorists to carry an extra bulb to avoid enforcement action for headlight violations.
Rev J R Bardelmeier pastor of the local Presbyterian church will receive the Doctor of Divinity from Hanover College next Wednesday during the college commencement. Friends and church officials helped secure the honor with a motor trip planned. 6 am departure for a 9 30 am ceremony.
Frank D. Stegner a 60 year old Martinsville clothing merchant died this morning by his own hand. He had suffered heavy business losses after a fire two years earlier and had been in despondent mood over his affairs. He was born in Ripley county and moved to Martinsville around 1900. He married Hattie Cassell in 1893 and they adopted a daughter, Harriett. He left no children and is survived by his widow and relatives including Mrs. Sarah Brown of North Broadway.
Grover Shocke, 40, a tenant farmer on the Harlan Overlee farm near Milroy, was killed instantly Saturday when struck by lightning while near his home. John Brooks, nearby farm hand, witnessed the tragedy. Shocke left a few minutes earlier to start the electric motor in the basement. Funeral services were held at the Milroy M E church at 2:30 this afternoon. he leaves a widow and three children Riley Robert and Dorothy.
R. W. Fleisher of Cincinnati was arrested yesterday by state motor officer Ross Reed for speeding to 45 mph on state road No. 26. Fleisher pleaded guilty in Justice Holmes' court and paid $1 plus costs. Reed also arrested two drivers in Ripley county and two in Dearborn county for speeds over 35 mph.
Charles W. Lines aged 45 a farmer west of Adams died at 3 this morning after a 17 week influenza illness. Born March 1 1880 he married Nellie Robertson in 1907 and leaves a daughter Edith two brothers and three sisters. A K of P member and Baptist deacon he will be buried in Hebron cemetery after a home funeral Wednesday afternoon led by Rev. L M Kitzmiller.
E. J. Simms conducted business in Indianapolis today, engaging in typical commercial activities and meetings with local partners. No further details were provided on the transactions or involved entities.
Mrs Edith Tomson of Indianapolis is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs L T Howell in Burney.
Rotary Club meets followed by Odd Fellows and Haymakers events. K of P activities run alongside theatre listings at Strand Theatre and nearby venues tonight.
The forecast calls for showers or thunderstorms this afternoon or tonight followed by generally fair conditions. Tuesday will be cooler with clearing skies.
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