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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
Greensburg Indiana post office listing notes Staden and Remy as proprietors. The Decatur County paper discusses wartime draft enforcement ending leniency and Uncle Sam applying the law. It quips about Indian millionaire buying Liberty Loan bonds and comments on white millionaires.
Sam W. Perrott, chief of police, and seven others face federal charges for conspiracy to commit election fraud in 1914 and 1916. They appeared before Judge Anderson after prior acquittals on a technical "statement of facts." This trial features a new judge and promises a tougher consequence.
Senator Sherman of Ohio rails against conflicting statements in the Official Bulletin. He cites the Attorney General claiming no hunger while the Labor Secretary warns of next winter’s food shortage. Senator Brandegee prompts scrutiny of the Bursar of Public Information and its press rules.
The Citizens Gas Supply Co. of this city will raise its rate on natural gas July 1 from twenty to thirty one cents per thousand feet. The company cites increased production costs and high valuations as justification. Offices are on West Main Street and service covers the south part of the city.
Clara Hazelrigg, pastor of a prominent Topeka church, is praised by the Topeka paper for leading a pageant titled The Cycle of the Seasons. She is connected to the Hazelrigg family in this county and visited here two years ago. The production recently drew acclaim in Kansas City.
Judson Dill retired merchant and Alma Conner a longtime G. W. Magee bookkeeper were quietly married Monday evening at the First M. E. parsonage by Rev. J. H. Doddridge. The couple departed for a wedding trip through Illinois and Michigan before settling into married life. The couple are prominent Greensburg residents and active church members. The Review extends congratulations.
A county wide Red Cross war fund drive is forming led by Frank L. Donnell with E C Jerman Charles Zoller John E Osborn and G G Welsh as key organizers. The plan includes a monster meeting at the K P Opera House and a speakers bureau to recruit four minute men for county wide campaign.
The speaker will implement the plan he crafted for the YMCA campaign, now completed successfully, and extend it throughout the entire county.
J. C. Hayes and John Wasson of Burney returned from Missouri with Hayes' stolen car recovered by officers following a two week pursuit. High water forced them to ride a boat for twelve miles on the Mississippi before continuing. The car appeared battle scarred upon arrival in Indianapolis where it was cleaned and repaired.
M L Miers shipped five car loads of cattle Monday. Harvie Miner from Greensburg visited Burney with his parents. John Simmonds and family from Hop spent Sunday at Thomas Galbreath's. Fannie Johnson and Bessie Miers left Monday to study in Bloomington. A large Baptists church meeting occurred Sunday. Reba Ford and Jennie Russell from Greensburg helped at the Burney orchestra. The medicine show tours Burney nightly through Friday. A new restaurant is planned for Burney soon. Bob Sutton of Kentucky visits relatives here. James Galbraith traveled to Indianapolis on business today. Shelby Clapp and wife from Beach Grove visit Ed Clapp in Burney. Mrs Charles Worland of Milford was buried Monday.
In Wayneburg report, Forest Coffer and wife return from a week with relatives including grandmother. Oben Hern is out after a long illness. Ray Denison repairs the Pike. Ray Jordan enjoys a car ride amid rheumatism. Dave Eliott and wife back from Indianapolis trip. Ladies Aid Society sews garments for soldier boys.
Notice to the public urges using a two cent stamp instead of two one cent stamps to mail parcel post. It argues printing costs are similar for denominations and using many stamps wastes resources.
Agent N A Crawford reports the Old John Robinson show with a train of forty five cars billed for Greensburg on July 19. It will be the first show here in three years and is expected to attract a large crowd despite a prior heat setback that forced a cancellation last August in Anderson.
D M Blackmore traveled to Indianapolis this morning to request Gov Goodrich consent to speak at a large mass meeting next Sunday on behalf of the local Red Cross Society.
Burney, eight miles west of the city, launches the Burney Chautauqua through the Community Welfare Co of Indianapolis led by E Ellis. The program runs July 2 3 and 4 with concerts lectures and dramatic readings featuring the Daugherty Company Dr Edward Eggleston Lenzo s Italian Band Hannah Rense John Kilham and Hazel Craft Company. Fifty guarantors back the effort and twenty seven attendees approved funds at yesterday s meeting Ed Jackson Grove north of Burney hosts the event aiming to make July 4 the greatest day yet and draw county visitors to Burney on the map.
Mr and Mrs Frank Robison and daughter Mary Louise and Mrs John Conner of North Vernon visited yesterday. Dr L T Cox and wife of Napoleon traveled to Bloomington for university commencement where their son Farville graduates. Mrs Joe Alexander and daughter Margaret June guests of Dr and Mrs J H Alexander after months in New York City. Mrs Dan Stewart of Indianapolis sister of Mrs Alexander returned home after visiting. Charles Schuh recovering from acute indigestion. Greensburg Chautauqua meet set for August 6 to 18. Helen Doles home from Butler College with measles. Mr and Mrs Henry Kammerling packing for Orlando Florida with daughter, leaving soon.
Claude P. Gauntt, 21, brought in by Sheriff Beeson on auto theft charges from Burney, pleaded guilty and received an indeterminate sentence of one to fourteen years in Michigan City prison. His brief life includes two marriages without separation. He faces further charges for social offenses amid his troubling record.
A busy court day saw Dora West win divorce with restoration of her maiden name. Barclay vs Barclay for support hearing set June 18. Consolidation petition in Fugite vs Williamson denied. Alex Bentley vs Hugh Gilmore motion for new trial overruled and appeal noted. Orville Woods vs Big Four venue change requested. Various St Omer litigations set for June 3 and 29. John Inman vs Corbett & Roche dismissed at defendant costs. No court next week due to Red Cross drive drawing most lawyers.
Letters from Ting officials acknowledge thanks for cash gifts sent to the Decatur County Red Cross by Mattoon and Charleston. F K Dunn and Edward C Craig express gratitude and describe Mattoon’s relief efforts for tornado victims and community needs.
The text extols the U S telephone usage last year, claiming Americans make more calls than any other nation. It asserts the United States accounts for about two thirds of world telephone traffic and highlights large city disparities with New York and Chicago leading global cities. It emphasizes rural adoption as a national strength through extensive telephoning by farmers.
Grandmother Parmelia Burns invited to Harvard graduation as Frank Gavin, son of Mrs. Laura Gavin, completes studies at Hughes High School Cincinnati University Columbia University and Harvard University. He has repeatedly topped classes and won top honors and prizes, including a gold key and cash in Cincinnati.
Miss Mae Perry regained the ability to sit up briefly yesterday following a lengthy illness marked by a high fever. The report notes improvement after days of confinement to bed.
Woodrow Wilson proclaims the week ending in 1917 as Red Cross Week urging all Americans to support relief and services for the armed forces and home front. The proclamation designates the American Red Cross as the official relief organization and calls for patriotic sacrifice.
Danyrel Vant who died at his home near Letts will be laid to rest in Bethel cemetery after a funeral at Mapleton Church Thursday at 1 o clock conducted by Rev. W W Moor.
Mr Woodward has returned to Indianapolis where his daughter Miss Leone underwent an operation for goitre at the Dezieonesshire hospital. She withstood the procedure well and will likely return in a few days. Mrs Woodward remained with her daughter during the hospital stay.
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