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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
4
Lulu Bockover files in circuit court for divorce from Wyatt Bockover alleging improper conduct with unknown local women. She cites non-support and cruel treatment, says they married November 9, 1919, separated May 17, 1922, and she asks restoration of her maiden name Lulu Hollis.
In Cincinnati Ohio June 10 a heated session of the building trades department convention heard an attack on President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. W J Bowen international president of the bricklayers union accused Gompers of a smoke screen and being misinformed. Gompers said negotiations to reintegrate the centers union failed after the American Institute of Architects in Chicago vowed to open shop support.
In Greensburg yesterday E J Simms and Albert Baumgartner chased a milk snake nearly six feet long that roped up a cedar tree. After clubs rocks and poles failed neighbors reinforced the effort and the snake was landed and killed.
Eva Leffler sues Chas A Leffler for partition of real estate in St Paul asking sale of a house and lot with proceeds split between plaintiff and defendant. Robbins & Co briefly sue Erva Scott and Melvina Scott for $155 on a note.
Earl F. Gartin sails to Greensboro North Carolina to vend a 12500 novelty stock for 18 days and expects to stay until early July. He recently returned from Rossville Illinois where he conducted a Hereford cattle auction and orders the Daily News forwarded to his address while away.
Dwight A. Murphy son of the Rev. Alonzo Murphy of this city has been elected a member of the board of directors of the National Association of Credit Men at the closing session of the convention in Indianapolis Friday afternoon.
O. L. Newman former Sandusky school principal now in Washington D C earned a Georgetown University degree this week and won a prize from the D A He plans to teach again after completing night school work.
Daily Powell will enter Memorial hospital Sunday to undergo an appendicitis operation. Dr Noble of Indianapolis will perform the procedure and conduct several other operations during his visit here Monday.
Frank Wilson on the New Salem pike keeps a curious barnyard scene with a hen acting as foster mother to a litter of pigs. The hen guards and cocoons the piglets day and night, spreading her wings and clucking to them.
By agreement judgment was rendered for the plaintiff against Brint Boling and Sandy Lewis. The case involved a complaint to collect 1550 on notes. The defendants withdrew all answers and cross complaint. Judgment awarded is 1569.75 including 74.75 attorney fees.
A site on a bluff overlooking the Ohio river near Madison, Indiana, was chosen for the Indiana department American Legion summer camp from July 23 to August 6. Madison businesses will provide free rides, golf, tennis, and boats. steamboat excursions on the Ohio are planned. attendants will pay a low camp cost.
Senator Walsh of Massachusetts warned that federal prosecutors could indict coal operators if the Senate special committee finds price increases since Hoover set a $3.50 per ton cap on May 30. He cited a conference with Senator Borah and Hoover revealing disagreement over whether prices rose after May 30.
Two hundred miners marched on open shop mines in the area urging non-union workers to quit. A revolver was drawn and a worker was bruised as rocks were thrown. In several wagon mines workers were persuaded to abandon their jobs while others rode in cars and remained orderly. Sheriff deputies were called but no action was taken.
Attorneys for Orbett P Bartlett of Columbus move to strike 33 parts from Peoples Savings & Trust Co and 16 parts from Louis Scheidt in Bartlett et al cases. They label the sections irrelevant and conclusions rather than facts.
Dan McCoy, of Eaton Ohio, received word today that his uncle Nefford Lane has died. Lane, about 70, had many relatives in the county and was the brother of Mrs Ellen Lane McCoy and uncle of Mrs Nina Sefton and Mrs Ora Me Laughlin.
The Ajax Rubber Co. has filed a lawsuit against Erva Scott and Melvina Scott to recover 225 dollars on a note.
At a six weeks membership celebration in Decatur county Joe Welsh Post 129 and the Auxiliary held a joint meeting at the Eagles Hall. State Commander Claude E. Gregg outlined plans to wrap up Indiana’s state membership drive by July 1 and to wire post results to the national headquarters. Visiting officials praised the Auxiliary and Legion, while boxing exhibitions, songs, and dancing followed the program.
Casper Jones confessed last night to the murder of Chris Zimmerman proprietor of the Oakley club a roadhouse on the outskirts of Indianapolis The killing occurred during a gun battle at the Oakley club after Jones accused Zimmerman and others of stealing a motometer from his automobile
Miss Louise Hogsett formerly of Rushville wed A. J. McAndrews of Phoenix Arizona in a June 3 ceremony in Phoenix. The couple’s union links Rushville and Phoenix through their families and new vows.
Miss Ruth Montgomery daughter of Walter Montgomery editor of the New Albany Tribune married Lieut. Ho ratio C. Sexton of Shelbyville Thursday in New Albany. Rev Z T Sweeney of Columbus officiated. Dorothy Frazee of Rushville played the wedding march. They will reside in Boston Massachusetts.
County Clerk Robert McKay issued the second June marriage license to Robert Allen, 38, a Waldron mechanic, and Mary Katherine Jackson of this city.
Alpha E Shields sells a lot in Adams to Thomas R Mathews for 1200 dollars.
The case state against James Jones for surety of.
Two sheep were killed and three maimed on the farm of Watter Sefton, a mile east of Williamstown at the Rugh Decatur county line on Thursday night. One sheep is missing and may have been killed. Several witnesses heard dogs but did not see them. Farmers nearby are watching for the sheep killing dogs.
Frederick Corbett Bera Whippie Virgil Whipple Raymond Garrison Leona Miers and a Miss Martin underwent tonsil and adenoid removal at Memorial hospital. Dr Molt of Indianapolis led the procedure with assistant Dr C C Morrison.
The Jackson County Board of Tax Review announces proposed increases in real estate assessments across taxing units to equalize taxables. After adjustments, the total assessed value in the county will be sixteen percent less than at present, per the Seymour Tribune.
Washington June 10 The senate sub committee on manufactures promised prompt action to investigate rising gasoline prices. Senator Lafollette Wisconsin chairman said the five member panel will conduct an exhaustive inquiry lasting several weeks with witnesses from the gasoline oil industry and government experts from the bureau of mines the geological survey and the federal trade commission already ready to testify.
In Chicago on June 10, Cook County jurors found William Quesse, head of the Flat Janitors Union, and nine assistants guilty of conspiracy to boycott. Sentences from one to five years were recommended. A prior trial had a hung jury and one juror admitted taking a bribe. Witnesses testified to bombings, window masking, boycotts, threats, and shakedowns from $20 to $7,000.
Ralph Caskey was operated on yesterday by Dr. C F Kercheval with Dr. McKee at Memorial hospital for appendicitis. The operation was quite successful and the patient rests comfortably.
Mr and Mrs Francis E Mauck announce the marriage of their daughter Pansy Blossom to Mr Raymond A Reed of Greensburg on Saturday June 17 1922 in Muncie Indiana
Indiana monthly crop report shows oats acreage down 15 percent and barley down 20 percent from last year. Rye remains in best condition at 91 percent. winter wheat at 88 percent of normal forecasts 33,977,000 bushels.
Elva McKim was granted a separation from Robert McKim by the circuit court. The former name Elva Grow was restored by the court and judgment was entered against the plaintiff for costs.
Miss Florence Reed of Adams will start a special music and art course at the Herron School in Indianapolis on Monday. Reed taught at Newport High School last year and is expected to return there.
N A Crawford received a large lake trout from Mr Seely of Elk Rapids Mich The fish measured about three feet long and dressed weighed seven and a half pounds Crawford visited Mr Seely at the lakes last summer for two weeks.
The right rear axle of Bud Turner of Indiana ne was broken at First and Broadway last evening. The car was hauled to a local garage for repair.
The K of C nine fell to the Tramps 7 to 0 at Am Rhein’s ballpark on Sunday. Nieman struck out eleven and allowed only one hit while Water’s wind aided two-base blast opened the scoring. Zeigler and Waters hurled well for the Tramps with solid support.
Greensburg and Decatur county delegates to the state Sunday school convention at Evansville attended this morning. Participants include Cort Hunter Mrs George Deiwert and daughter Adeline Deiwert Lutie Gordon Mrs Judson Dills Margaret Dowden Katherine Emmett Ira Clark Ben Lawson Miss Ogden and Miss Gladys Marsh.
Evansville prepares to host the fifty-eighth Indiana State Sunday school meeting with 2500 delegates arriving from northern Indiana today. A brass band and welcoming committee greet the procession expected to total 5000 delegates. Mayor Elmendorf will give the welcome address, with responses from George Joplin and John Feedly. Indianapolis will bid for the next convention to host up to 10000 delegates.
Chicago June 12 United Press reports the railroad labor board will announce a third 50 million dollar cut in workers pay this week. Freight handlers are to be affected by the ruling, with an expected reduction of about five cents per hour.
Miss Christina Flint daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Flint of this city married William Edward Small of Pittsfield Maine in a Spanish ceremony June 10 in Mayaguez Porto Rico Father O Chilla officiated at Don Jamie Pecos home A Spanish wedding breakfast followed Small served in the U S Marines in Liberia later stationed in Porto Rico for health recovery The couple met there while Flint did social work and Small attended Colby University They plan to visit the United States shortly A cablegram from Mayaguez announced the marriage to Mr and Mrs Flint with the message Married Christina Bill sia
The County Board of Review conducted a on site tour of Jackson township to gain first hand knowledge of local land values and assess property assessments in the area.
In loving remembrance of my dear husband Nimrod D Wolfe born March 9 1852 and departed this life two years ago today June 11 1920. Crushed hearts that will not break and a sorrowing wife lament his absence. Mrs Mag Wolfe.
A fragment notes Sun Yat Sen and a three party Chinese presidency. Readable details are limited but indicate political leadership topics and movements in early 20th century China.
A Decatur men association meeting set season prices of 8 cents per bushel for wheat 5 cents for rye 3 cents per pound for corn and 8 cents per pound for English clover hay and other feeds. A committee was formed with Chas Robbins named to finalize the plan.
Fragmentary notes describe an Aug 17 gathering with editors including A J Bey Longworth and Hon Sergeant Wooniti. Witnesses near Union Chapel saw a ball game then an automobile crash at Shelbyville, with injuries to a man and his wife, motive unclear.
In Columbus Indiana a meeting of the Senior Athletic Association discussed a new four team league. Attendees included Maker and North Moor with Madison as a potential participant. Details and schedule remain unclear as open dates are said to extend about four weeks.
Three armed men robbed the Jackson State Bank near Pershing Indiana. Cashier Marshall was alone inside when the bandits entered and forced him to hand over all the money at gunpoint. The robbers fled toward Richmond.
Mr W A VW reports a bad sprain Saturday at home after slipping on the North Ve roadway. The incident was observed by witnesses who said she fell and injured her ankle.
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