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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1923
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana weekly paper advertises subscriptions by mail in and out of state. Rates shown are two dollars per year in Indiana and two fifty outside Indiana. Office telephone listed as 1402. Published every Friday under American Press Association.
The St Paul Tire and Rubber Company plans a stock sale toward 30000 dollars to fund a factory in St Paul. Incorporation with 240000 dollars capital has been filed, aiming to produce 150 to 200 tires daily at start and up to 500 later, with officials including W F Collins and Harry Favors leading the venture.
John Williams state highway director A H Hinkle state highway engineer with two assistants W K O Nea l and W E Sayer arrived to inspect routes between Greensburg and Batesville and Sun man. They will study four paths Greensburg to Newpoint and two from Newpoint to Batesville identifying options via Slabtown Lake McCoy Freeland quarries and south of Middlebranch Church plus east and south routes.
Large crowds attend a medicine show in Andersonville. Eighth grade commencement will be at the Christian church on Wednesday June 13. Local residents Ruth Sherwood Gertie Linville and Clifford Spacey of Anderson visited the Sherwoods. Sunday church guests include Mrs Noland Clark and sons. Children’s exercises are planned at the U B church June 17. Ropie Ransdell visited Rushville Saturday. Attendees from here went to a Ku Klux Klan meeting in Rushville Friday. Mr and Mrs King and Mrs Vina Clark with sons visited Batesville Sunday.
The county board of review is in session until June 20, with members meeting since June 1 to hear appeals and review assessments. The session focuses on disputed values and property assessments for the current tax cycle.
Greensburg was chosen as the county seat on June 14 1822 after four commissioners viewed three sites. The Hendricks tract north of Main and between Lincoln and Fort streets was favored over Walker’s land and other options. The town began with a public sale planned for Sept 1 1822 and rapid growth followed as pioneers settled, cabins appeared, and Greensburg entered its development toward a second century.
Clifford Bruner and wife spent the weekend in Westport with Mrs Bruner's parents. Mrs Emily Chambers returned from St Paul after a week away. Rev A E Ewers Emmett Watson and wives, plus several others attended a Sunday school convention at Alert. Frank Evans and wife visited Lettie Ogden in Greensburg. Miss Mary Crise is ill with possible appendicitis and may be homebound. No church preaching Sunday. Sunday school at usual time. Pastor A E Ewers leaves Friday for Princeton to visit son Dr Ernest Ewers and family before they travel to China. Mrs E T Fraley is able to go out again.
Attorneys Wickens and Hamilton asked the circuit court to quash the State of Georgia versus George M. Davis alleging keeping intoxicating liquor for sale and receiving liquor. Judge Craig had taken no action. a clerical error or mis filing appears in the record. the lower court previously dismissed related ties.
The Indiana June crop report indicates oats acreage up 20 percent from 1922, with production near the long term average. Winter wheat and rye border on higher forecasts while spring wheat acreage holds steady and barley declines, all with favorable weather and minor insect impact.
Miss Mary Adams leaves for Indianapolis as guest of friends. Several residents travel for visits and operations, including Miss Mary Sanders undergoing tonsil removal at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Wright meets Miss Boicourt in Columbus, others visit relatives in Lafayette Terre Haute and Anderson, and students plan a summer course at Bloomington. The Philatheas Baptist church mission group held a music evening with refreshments.
At Burney School auditorium the Clay township Farmers Federation held an evening meeting led by L. S. Shuttleworth addressing mutual farm interests and marketing service. A varied program included readings, music, a humorous playlet and a lunch prepared by the ladies. Will Davis was elected to manage federation marketing efforts.
Fred Mackey of Shelbyville sues Clyde Throp in circuit court seeking 2000 dollars for injuries from a May auto collision. Mackey alleges Throp’s careless driving struck his buggy, causing hearing and sight impairment.
Judge Richard Menn in Little Rock granted a charter to the women of the Ku Klux Clan auxiliary on a petition signed by eight members from six states. Signers include Lulu Markle Little Rock Mae Gifford Portland Ore Mrs H D Moore Houston Tex Flora Johnson Casper Wyo Mrs A B Clouds Dallas Tex and Daisy Douglas Barr Indianapolis. The last War Mother of Indiana resigned from the Republican state committee and is a pastor of the Friends church.
Indianapolis June 14 suit for a receiver was filed against Stegemeier Cafeteria Corporation of Indianapolis by Murnas Yee Cream Company claiming insolvency and lack of funds to meet debts. The firm rose to prominence after Bika Stegemeier, a member, disappeared and was later found wandering near Fisher's Station by his son.
Information received at press time reports Ted Schoener of Batesville was arrested this afternoon in Batesville and taken to Versailles jail. A search of his premises uncovered a large quantity of whiskey. Miss Dorothy Silins of this city has been employed as a physical instructor for girls in Indianapolis.
Collier conducts Jersey cattle sale at his farm near Elizabethtown on Tuesday. The auction yielded 5835 dollars with one cow at 250 dollars and the average price around 122 dollars.
Orla Howard, St. Paul pool room owner, arrested for illegal liquor sales and released on 1000 dollar bond after plea of not guilty at city court. Willy Wise of St. Paul receives 30 days and a 100 dollar fine after arraignment, with James McAuliffe sentenced similarly and jailed.
Indiana Attorney General Lesh writes to Vanderburgh County Sheriff that stopping and searching a moving car for liquor is proper if evidence from the senses indicates liquor presence. A bare suspicion is insufficient and sensory cues such as smell, car appearance, speed, enclosure, or loading justify a seizure. He cites Cunard Steamship Co. v Mellen suggesting transport in pockets could trigger arrest.
U S government crop report for Decatur county dated June 1 details crop conditions on that gate with oats at 70 percent wheat 39 percent and rye 3 percent all percentages based on a normal crop.
Mrs. Sarah E. Idlewine hosted a dinner at her Westport home last Sunday in honor of Jacob Idlewine of Salem Oregon visiting relatives after forty two years. Attendees included many Idlewines from Greensburg Anderson Millhousen Osgood Batesville and Westport plus friends and family members such as John Carrie Hafner Mae Renigar and Miss Sarah Idlewine.
State Highway men reviewed a proposed highway route from here to ace me ig. The fragmented report notes a partial decision with discussions continuing and unspecified positions. Local officials and observers remain unsure about final route outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Don Lowe hosted guests including Sumner Lowe and family at Springhill. J Tarplee and family entertained guests as did Mr and Mrs Ferman Tarplee and Pike. A large Chil dren's Day program filled the M E church with a sizable audience. A. L. Metzger of Portland visited on business.
Frank Hart and family spent Sunday with their son Sherman at Greensburg. Mrs. John Korte visited Batesville relatives last week. George Prize family joined Ernest Norwold family Friday. Albert Gommel attended his aunt’s funeral at Tipton. Frank Hart hosted Batesville relatives Saturday. Grandma Colson visiting her son. Mrs. Logan Alexander with Dr. Gibson of Batesville. Ernest Narwold family visit to Sweedenburg Sunday. Allen Breeze family visited friends Sunday. Esther Gommel mashed fingers on her right hand Monday. Children Day exercises held Sunday evening.
The approaching marriage of Mr Scott Buell of Rushville and Miss Jean Porter daughter of D W J Porter Connersville was announced at a luncheon Saturday at the home of Miss Bernice Rech in Connersville.
Big Four detective O Riley who has officiated in the local yards was transferred today to the Peroria district. Charles Hood formerly a member of the police force will fill the vacancy left by Mr O Riley.
Motor bandits tried to rob the postoffice and the general store of H. Y. Whitcomb in Hayden Jennings county yesterday. They failed to gain entry to the postoffice area but escaped with a heavy loot from Mrs. Mary Dodds store valued at about 1009 dollars. Police found the doors open at about 4 a m and recovered items including watches watch chains pens jewelry blankets clothing and dry goods moved from the store.
Victor Carr of Hartsville is reported seriously ill after stepping on a nail and developing an infection from the wound. His condition prompted medical attention and continued care.
Wilburn McCoy, who left in 1890 when Oklahoma opened for settlement, served as Guthrie postmaster from 1902 to 1914. He recalls a famed 8700 pound Durham cattle shown at the county fair in 1875, notes Greensburg as the prettiest county seat, and laments the loss of familiar names and a planned filling station on the square.
Judge Craig of the circuit court ruled that mere possession of liquor is not a crime in the George M. Davis case. The defense had moved to quash the first count for possession, and the court granted it citing recent supreme court opinions. The ruling aligns with prior cases and affected related charges including a local attorney Bruce who avoided possession charges.
The funeral of Louis Jackson drew relatives from distance. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Gordon and son, Mr. and Mrs. John Eubank and daughter, Mrs. May Clark, Miss Sadie Kirby and Will Kirby of Shelbyville, Will DeMoss of Henderson, Eva and Mary Eubank of Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. John Schalk and Grace of Galion Ohio, George McLaughlin, Miss Mary McLaughlin and Elma Jackson of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. Cort Goodwin plus Mrs. Ed Bower and Will Tumilty and children of Anderson.
The state case against Clyde Pusey for selling liquor to Robert Seright was postponed in city court before special judge Oscar Miller. Attorney Peth John E. Osborn and Judge Miller were recalled from urgent business. no new trial date has been set.
William Wise and James McAcliff of St Paul were sentenced to 30 days and a 500 fine in city court before Mayor Jenkins but sent to the state penal farm instead of county jail. Orla Howard, also from St Paul, arrested for illicit liquor sale, had case set for July 2 and is out on 1000 bond.
Mr and Mrs Frank Wertz and daughter Edith travelled to Indianapolis Thursday evening to attend the commencement exercises at the Methodist hospital. Edith Higgins is named as a graduate in the report, highlighting the hospital education event.
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