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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
1
Greensburg chautauqua showcases William Jennings Bryan and Senator Helen Robison among noted headliners. Season tickets priced 1.50 and 2.00 with children half price. single admissions 25 cents, 50-cent days. The complete schedule runs August 3 to 10 featuring lectures by prominent figures, concerts, and dramatic plays.
Memorial services were held Sunday by the Eagles Red Men and Pocahontas lodges. Red Men and Pocahontas members marched to the cemetery for a ritual service, graves were decorated, then the Eagles conducted a service and program at their hall. Lewis A. Harding prosecuting attorney delivered the memorial address praising brotherly spirit and service.
Programs include 2:30 Joy Entertainment by Elma B. Smith known as Baby Cry Girl, 3:30 Great concert by Demolay Orchestra, 7:80 Reading and child impersonations by Elma B. Smith, and 8:15 Great band concert by Demolay Band.
The Mt. Aerie Baptist church official board in Letts, Iowa, selected Rev. C B S Kennedy from Gustin Kentucky as pastor. He preached Sunday, impressed the congregation, and plans to move his wife and two daughters to Letts once the parsonage is ready. Members anticipate a warm welcome for the Kennedy family.
William Lewis Hamilton died early Sunday after a long illness. Survived by son Thomas George Hamilton of San Antonio and daughter Mrs Henry von Grimm enstein of Indianapolis, plus brothers Thomas Edgar and Livie Hamilton. Funeral arrangements pending. notice forthcoming. Born August 28 1850 south of Greensburg. Married October 3 1872 to Anna Bruce McCoy. three children born, wife died July 10 1910. Hamilton was a traveling salesman based in Indianapolis and Greensburg for 15 years.
A Rushville dispatch reports a $16,000 compromise in the suit over the gold fish pond near Waldron. The court was allowed to find for defendant Maggie Irvin after venue change from Shelby county. Thomas Trackwell, administrator of late Mrs. Samantha Shoup, filed suit alleging trust fund conversion and about $16,000 missing. Trial lasted six days. Two other suits were dismissed by agreement.
County Superintendent F. C. Fields reports the State Normal School at Terre Haute is crowded with 1700 students. Many attendees who arrived yesterday cannot be accommodated, including Miss Hazel Crise of Forest Hill and Edward Zetterburg of Greensburg who must return. Miss Lucy McAuliffe of St Paul also telephoned about the crowded conditions.
Ruth Hemingway, a well known reader and favorite with chautauqua patrons, will appear on the program this year. The date was left open pending arrangements. The chautauqua program this year exceeds former years and is exceptionally well balanced.
Charles Reed and his five year old son were in a buggy led by the elder when a motor truck frightened the horse near Liberty church. The horse reared and collapsed the buggy into a ditch, trampling it. the boy suffered a bruise, Reed was jolted and their injuries were minor while telephone workers helped and transported them home.
Circuit Court notes show Guy D F Thompson N C Thompson and Frank M Thompson sue Emma Bagby Wiley Esther Pauline Wiley and Mollie Henderson to cancel deeds and quiet title. Plaintiffs move for dismissal without prejudice. A separate jury in Ardery and Menzie v Big Four damages case remained deliberating past noon after evidence concluded.
Thomas Bruner is jailed on a failure to provide for his children charge. He was arrested in Rushville where he works on a bench warrant from Decatur circuit court. Sheriff Vorhees Cavitt transported him here yesterday.
The Big Wednesday committee has secured three attractions for the 28th. The Bernards, famed equilibrists formerly with Ringling Bros. perform on each corner of the square. Harry A. Davis and wife showcase fancy shooting from a swinging trapeze. Balloonist Cr. A. Chandler from Indianapolis will close the day with an ascent. Two bands provide music.
Paul Jordan, 18, driver, and Joe Wright, passenger, escaped injury when a Kabey Pop Works truck carrying thirty nine cases of bottled pop left the road three miles east of town and crashed into a six foot fence. Wright suffered minor cuts while Jordan remained uninjured. The truck incurred little damage as a crowd aided in pulling it back onto the road.
Miss Opal Challie age 14 daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Challie of Westport was scalded when she fell into a boiler of boiling water about 10 am. Doctors say the burns are serious with possible fatal outcome. It is believed she was helping carry the boiler and lost her balance. Details were delayed by impaired telephone service.
Ensign O O Kessing and Assistant Paymaster Andrew Mowat were captured by Mexican forces at Mazatlan during a 1916 landing. The Annapolis sailors, including Boatswain's Mate I M Laughter gravely wounded, fired on locals with naval support. Kessing, a Greensburg high school and 1914 Annapolis graduate, was later confirmed released by Mexican and U S authorities.
A 1916 campaign kickoff in Decatur County featured Hon. Phil Zoercher at a Wilson Club mass meeting in Greensburg opera house. He praised Wilson, defended state finances, noted Indiana’s debt freedom, and urged party organizing while music by Greensburg band and Erdmann’s orchestra played outside. The event ratified Wilson and Marshall, with Miss Rebecca Alley performing a wartime tribute.
The class of 1915 will hold a reunion Tuesday evening June 27 at Miss Mary Ainsworths home on North Michigan avenue. There are forty one members with most expected. Officers are Donnell Shoffner president Rachel Turner vice president and George Cowan secretary. The planning committee includes Lavelle Hamilton chairman Roy Beeson George Cowan Margaret Kessing and Mary Ainsworth. They will meet next Tuesday to finalize plans and entertainment. Interested members may correspond with Miss Mary Ainsworth for particulars.
Eighteen states already dry with Virginia joining November 1 1916. Among the nineteen states twelve achieved prohibition by popular vote while records show the balance under various enactments. The summary outlines the transition and key dates for the movement.
John Mitchell of Waldron formerly on Greensburg Times and currently on the Indiana Times staff left Monday for Port Royal North Carolina to engage in publicity work for the United States government. His rapid advance from Indianapolis to a responsible government position is welcomed by friends here.
Sergeant W. M. Hinkle in charge of the U S recruiting station was married Thursday afternoon in Nokomis Oregon to Miss Emma Heubler. The couple arrived Saturday and are staying at the Espy hotel.
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