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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1922
Page
5
The Greensburg publication notes its standards from 1835 with weekly Friday issues. It lists subscription rates: two dollars per year by mail in Indiana and two dollars fifty cents outside Indiana, paid in advance, and gives contact details for The Standard Established 1835.
Police investigate a Tuesday night break in at the Montgomery garage on West Main. The intruders entered the Montgomery portion but could not reach the machines, leaving door marks as evidence. Authorities link the incident to a prior robbery at Robbins Wholesale House where a Buick was stolen and merchandise valued at $600.
Wendell Osborn son of Mr and Mrs John Osborn has been chosen cadet captain at Culver as 147 cadets received air degrees. Cadet Captain Osborn will graduate in 1923 and serves as president of Culver YMC A. He returned home last night with his mother who attended the commencement exercises.
Two men jailed by Bic our Sergeant S. R. Scott last night. Three youths jailed on train riding and loitering charges are now working on county roads. One, Robert Coupins, sent to the penal farm by Louis Braden. Douglas to serve 30 days at the state farm and pay a $5 fine plus costs.
Dr. Edward M. Pitkin of Indianapolis, son of Rev. Alfred E. Pitkin, received the Ravdin medal for highest four year scholastic record in the medical course at Bloomington commencement. He will be assistant professor of anatomy there next year.
Ray B Kipp a missionary to Africa gave an illustrated lecture at the regular prayer service of the local Methodist Episcopal church last night. He spoke of his work with Oliver M Moody, who went to Angola in 1904, and is visiting L J ward and family during furlough. He will soon return to Africa.
Howard Caskey, a student at DePauw University this year, was elected manager of the DePauw Movie for 1922 23. He was chosen after the film had run into debt due to prior mismanagement, and under his brief leadership the movie has paid the debt and shows a treasury balance. He received commendation from the university administration for his good work on the movie.
Miss Anna Buelly aged 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Buelly of east of town sustained a broken arm yesterday evening while attempting to operate a machine. She endured strong pain but is receiving care as she recovers.
Descriptive letter from Sao Paulo interior details a 76 000 acre coffee plantation, 22 000 coffee trees, and the manager’s modern facilities. The trip includes a Ford ride, Brazilian breakfast, plantation work by girls earning about 62 cents daily, and visits to a railroad president’s home, a Baptist missionary family, a Methodist girls school, a Ford factory, and a looming steel plant project.
The writer notes the railroad is distant but well under construction and near completion, predicting major benefits for the 25,000 population city and for Brazil. They plan a trip for a coffee fe zenda or plantation, leaving tomorrow around four, arriving about six, staying overnight, and returning the next day, implying a Friday or Saturday return.
The Southern Indiana Baseball Association collapsed after eight clubs voted six to two to disband at Eagles Hall. Greensburg Batesville Brookville North Vernon Madison Shelbyville voted yes. Hope and Columbus voted no. Madison briefly rejoined then sided with insurgents. Seymour may apply. Eagles will host Shelbyville next Sunday. Greenwood abstained.
Forty members of the Men's Club at the Christian church heard Rev. F. E. Davison of Englewood Christian Church Indianapolis share a message on service to the church. Pastor Lett presided and noted the club had grown from The Hustling Hundred to The Hustling Hundreds with 759 members added in 216 years. Davison and family attended, with Davison also addressing the midweek prayer service.
Dorothy Kroft receives the AB magna cum laude at Franklin College this week. She, along with two other Decatur county graduates from Pi Gamma Beta, will teach next year in Westport and Gas City, Indiana.
John A. Ryn, Sandusky county road superintendent, reports success using Frank Marlin's renowned rat-killer dog to curb the rat problem near the Sandusky elevator. The dog has proven a valuable assist in reducing the infestation in the city area.
Mr and Mrs John Puttmann of Newpoint are visiting relatives in the area, extending their stay with family connections and local greetings.
Bud Hamilton son of Mr and Mrs R Ray Hamilton of North Franklin street a junior at Indiana University will leave next week for Camp Knox Kentucky to enter the ROTC camp for six weeks of intensive training He is a cadet officer in the Indiana University ROTC and has shown proficiency in military studies and drills He was among IU men chosen for special training at a summer camp and recently pledged to Scabbard and Blade the honorary military fraternity The Indiana University ROTC under Major Robert E O'Brien is noted as a distinguished institution by the War Department
William Hampton vanished from Sefton farm yesterday morning and was found at Frank Evans residence near Adams early today. He reported being pursued by members of the Powell auto firm and said he had been hiding in the woods with a loaded shotgun. He was jailed after being brought to the city by sheriff and Patrolman Grinstead.
Three men convicted of conspiring to violate the federal motor vehicle act for stealing cars in Chicago and selling them in Indiana and Tennessee. Defendants include James T. Cuck of Greensburg, Harry Saunders of Anderson, and Hubert Seals near Noblesville. Louis L. Cook pleaded guilty. Porter Garland freed for lack of evidence. star witness Humbert also guilty.
Mr and Mrs W A Miner of East Central avenue plan a Monday departure for a Pacific coast trip lasting until November They will stop in Greeley California to visit daughter Mrs Mabel Myers then go to Pasadena California to see son Fran Miner En route they will tour Yellowstone and Yosemite parks and other points of interest Their home will be cared for by Mr and Mrs S R Scott during their absence.
Farmers from Adams and Windfall gathered at Reymond Leech's grove near St. Omer for a daylong picnic. The noon basket dinner featured ample delicacies and was followed by an address from C. F. Patterson of Winnall, representing the Indiana Federations of Farmers' Associations, focusing on the organization's work. Outdoor games and sports completed the event.
George Elliott former mayor of Newcastle and Newcastle Courier editor led four locals to visit Danny Jenkins the town baseball player laid up with a broken leg in Memorial hospital. The group stopped at the News office and listened in on the radiophone and praised both the program and the hospital.
Spanish-American War service men plan a Kokomo convention on June 11 and 12. Local veterans will attend, with E. J. Harbison named as delegate from the order. Additional planning details are limited in the fragment.
The Decatur Circuit Court dismissed the state proceedings against Ben Meer of Franklin County after a prosecuting witness and defendant reached an agreement. Costs were awarded to the defendant except for witness costs paid by the state. The case originated in Franklin County with attendees from that county.
United Press report from Washington says Senator Williams of Mississippi blocked unanimous consent on revived soldier bonus legislation when Senator McCumber, chair of the Finance Committee, presented the report. The action pauses the bill as the Senate negotiates the tariff measure under a prior agreement. Williams gave no reason. McCumber planned to reintroduce the report later.
The fortieth annual convention of the United Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society of the Indiana Presbytery met at Spring Hill with strong attendance and a notable address on The Women of Io by Mrs. H. S. Nesbitt of Funjab India. Officers for the coming year include Mrs. Robert F. Donnell as president and Mrs. Hal Kincaid as Cor Secy. The next convention is planned for Mays in Rush County.
Announcement in Indianapolis states the Indiana Daily Times was purchased by Scripps-McCrea interests led by Roy W. Howard. The deal covers newspaper equipment and goods of the former owners with Roy W. Howard as chairman of the executive board.
Mrs Grover Monfort of Chicago is the guest of her mother Mrs F P Monfort on Northast street, taking a brief visit as listed in society notes.
Indianapolis June 8 The railroad labor crisis is a key factor in the miners strike as non-union fuel production would halt and coal reserves fall further. The United Mine Workers warn they will trade wage talks only if operators come to them in the central field covering Illinois Indiana Ohio and Western Pennsylvania. President John L Lewis surveys the scene while 650 000 idle miners await a settlement and rail workers lean toward striking against the wage cut ordered by the labor board.
Fred McHenry to Frank Nelson and wife a city lot for 3000 dollars. Frank Nelson to Fred McHenry a city lot for 1500 dollars. Chester R Downey to Charles E Faulkner a Westport lot for 1500 dollars. Sallie Milligan to Albert Hiles a city lot for 75 dollars.
The contract for a deed to trustees of Greensburg Lodge of Masons from Charles Kessing of Cincinnati was duly signed yesterday. Negotiations were handled through the Habig agency. Will Jackson, four miles west of town, shipped two cars of hogs to Indianapolis today.
Dr. J. C. Sexton reviews Rush County medical pioneers in the Rushville Republican. Notables include Dr. Ryland T. Brown reared near Milroy who practiced before 1840, taught at Indiana University and Butler College, authored a physiology text, served as state geologist, and was a minister. Dr. Bracken appeared later in Milroy about 1850, moved to Greensboro in 1863, was a physician, Mason, and longtime Methodist member who died about 30 years ago.
Letts Chirlie Parker returns home after a weekend with Frank Sipes in Indianapolis. Mrs Letta Tucker hosts her brother Will Krom and wife of Wabash this week. Gladys Marsh Victor Carder and Dale Parker plan a Thursday motor trip to Milan for the Epworth League convention. Rev J A White of Chicago spent the weekend with his wife and family at C L Bridges home. A N Tudor and family hosted their cousin E C Hamm and family of Iowa overnight. Mrs Mary Marsh and daughter Gladys with Victor Carder attended the funeral of J R Furgerson in Morefield. Mrs Jenni Barbour Edgar and Miss Mattie Morris spent the weekend with John Barbour near Indianapolis. Blanche and Russell Barbour and Mrs C
John N. Jordan born October 14, 1837 in Brown County Ohio died May 28, 1922 at Letts Corner Indiana aged 84 years 8 days. Survived by wife Amanda McFarland until 1911 and second wife Margaret Graham until 1902. children Anna Capper Minnie Hart A M Green sburg Ab and Chas in the West Clyde in the Navy. long resident of Letts Corner with a reputation for kindness and Christian faith. He was a reader with a strong memory, served as a counselor to neighbors, and passed in peace after a long life of quiet service.
Milford Oval Trouse of Burney visited on Sunday morning for business. Brad Strifftin and family of Burney called on Luther Mantooth Sunday afternoon. Joe Rodman and James Buckhannan traveled to St. Omer on Tuesday and Wednesday for business. Mrs. Gertrude Christian and Raymond Norris visited Greensburg on Tuesday afternoon, Fred Whiple and family also in Greensburg Tuesday. Mrs. William Kanouse of Shelbyville returned home Monday after visiting her mother Fedela Brown. Russell Corya and wife welcomed a baby boy born Monday night. Mrs. James Bullard returned home after a visit with her sister in Rockville. Miss Edith Tatman attended funeral in Greensburg for Bernard Applegate. Elizabeth Mercer visiting Letts Corner with her daughter.
An all day Wesley Chapel meeting drew attendees from the area. Mrs. Néland Clark and her son An arrived to visit sister Mrs. Daisy Magee, while Mrs. H. H. Smiley of Cedar Rapids planned a Cedar Rapids trip to see relatives.
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