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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1916

Page

4

Local Moves and Visits Highlight Friday Socials

Mr and Mrs from Hughes plan to move to Newpoint for Mr Hughes new job. Miss Marjory Johnston visits North Vernon for a weekend with Miss Miriam Tripp. Mrs John Craig and Mrs Charles Craig travel to Indianapolis to see Miss Rebekah Montgomery. A birth announcement notes a boy born to Mr and Mrs John Scott of Indianapolis, formerly Greensburg. Mrs Charles German and sons George and Charles arrive from Kansas City to visit brother Charles Zoller and other relatives for a few weeks.

Marjory Johnston North Vernon Miriam Tripp John Scott Indianapolis Scott Greensburg Charles German George Charles Kansas City Charles Zoller

Visit Returns Bring Home Captain Grant to Culver Academy

W. J. Grant and his wife, returning from Illinois, found their son Captain Forrest Grant already in town for a visit. Captain Grant serves at Culver Academy, confirming a family reunion amid travels and military life.

W. J. Grant Illinois Capt Forrest Grant Culver Academy

Local Social News highlights from St Paul and nearby towns

Miss Mabel Allen visits aunt Mrs John Latham in St Paul as her father, a wealthy Omaha wholesaler, is noted. Edith and Amanda Hamilton return from Fremont to visit Mrs Inscoe Bailey. Tom Hamilton family to join later. Elsie Beecraft and Madaline Graham to arrive from Kokomo for visit with Leona Woodward. Parrish born to Mr and Mrs John Tresler weighing eight pounds. Dr F G Hornung and J A Hornung guests at centennial celebration. Gorden Amos of Williamstown visits, attends band concert. Engine 6337 assigned to Columbus local. Web Woodfill family visit east of Oxford. Thomas E Davidson, Charles Zoller, Henry Christian Sr and Jr travel to Indianapolis on business. Mrs William Lay returns to Columbus after visiting her mother, Mrs H Eich.

Mabel Allen John Latham St. Paul Omaha Neb

Five Carloads of Livestock Shipped From Local Pens

Five carloads of livestock were sent from local pens to the Indianapolis market. Sellers were George Menzie with two cars, and Carl Swift, Millard Hudson, and Carl Brown each with one car. Mr and Mrs Samuel Brown visited Mooseheart, noting 300 orphan children with as many on waiting lists. A wedding occurred at 4 pm at 109 North West street as Miss Mary Carter wed Earl W Kiger of Indianapolis. The ceremony was by Bishop Edwin H Hughes, former DePauw president, now in Boston, with a reception to follow and plans to reside at 99 Irvington avenue.

Indianapolis George Menzie Carl Swift Millard Hudson Carl Brown Samuel Brown North Broadway Mooseheart Chicago Edward Union Isaac Carter North West Street Mary Earl W. Kiger Edwin H. Hughes DePauw University Miss Carter Boston Massachusetts Shelbyville Kiger North Irvington Avenue Irvington Indiana Bishop Hughes Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Shelbyvile Republican

Mrs Ina Rowe Returns to Rockville TB Hospital Care

Mrs Ina Rowe will return Saturday to Rockville where she serves as housekeeper in the tuberculosis hospital. Miss Mabel Harrod of Austin returns home after visiting her brother Dr C G Harrod and wife at Burney for several days.

Ina Rowe Rockville Mabel Harrod Austin Dr. C. G. Harrod Burney

Miss Helen Doles Seeks Butler College Entrance

Miss Helen Doles attended commencement exercises at Butler College this week and participated in several social functions. She expects to enter Butler next year.

Helen Doles Butler College Miss Doles Butler

Local notables host guests and newborn named John Herschel

John C. Trimnell shipped a Columbian Ply mouth Rock chicken to Cambria Virginia yesterday. Mrs. John Meyer and her sister Mrs. Winnie Gleason from Newpoint were guests here today. Gordon Kincaid and family with James Maxwell and family from the Clarksburg area plan to drive to Vevay tomorrow to visit Rev. and Mrs. Smonk, sister of Mr. Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Bippus of Middletown Ohio entertain a fine baby boy born yesterday named John Herschel.

John C. Trimnell Cambria John Meyer Winnie Gleason Newpoint Gordon Kincaid James Maxwell Clarksburg Vevay Smonk Mr. Maxwell Herschel Bippus Middletown Ohio

Halseys concert band opens summer in Clarksburg

A large audience welcomed Halseys concert band of Clarksburg for the first in a series of summer concerts in the town. Reeves Bros of Rush County reported selling a carload of cattle in Indianapolis for 11.10, a record market price. Initiation work by the Eagles Lodge for a class of candidates was postponed to next Friday night. A home grown poem printed in the Daily Review highlights Greensburg’s creative talent with Mrs. Adam Meek’s verses Indiana.

Halsey Clarksburg Reeves Bros Rush County Indianapolis The Eagles Lodge Daily Review Greensburg Adam Meek Indiana

Misses Browning Lathrop to Visit Ashland with Skillman Family

Misses Nell Browning Lathrop and Elizabeth Dashiell depart Monday for Ashland Virginia to visit G C Skillman and family, former residents. Harry Lathrop will accompany them to Cincinnati and stay through Tuesday to see the Philadelphia Cincinnati baseball game.

Nell Browning Lathrop Elizabeth Dashiell Ashland Virginia G. C. Skillman Harry Lathrop Cincinnati

Peery suffers scalp wound after fall in bath incident

T B Peery of North Franklin street sustained a slight scalp wound when he fell and hit his head on the bath tub. A fainting spell preceded the fall, and the injury was painful for a time.

T. B. Peery Franklin Street Mr. Peery

Lawsuit Seeks Receiver for Knights and Ladies of Honor

Federal court in Indianapolis hears a suit demanding a receiver for the Knights and Ladies of Honor alleging the order has lost forty four percent of its members since 1908. C W Harvey of Indianapolis and Greensburg long served as secretary as the organization expanded. a local lodge existed here until recent years.

Indianapolis Knights and Ladies of Honor C. W. Harvey Greensburg

Franklin Wilson Returns Home From Indianapolis Visit

Franklin Wilson comes back to town at noon today after staying in Indianapolis as the guest of Miss Mabel Hawkins.

Mrs Robison Plans Week Visit With Ill Mother

Mrs W A Robison will depart Saturday evening for Liberty to spend a week with her mother Mrs J A Gilmore who is ill.

W. A. Robison Liberty J. A. Gilmore

Manager Dunn Hampers Roses at Theater Box Office Window

Manager G. H. Dunn, always seeking to please patrons, has started placing a bouquet of roses in the box office window at the Knights of Pythias Theatre, a small gesture aimed at enhancing the theatergoing experience.

G. H. Dunn K. of P. Theatre

Miss Woodfill Returns Home After Winter at Wellesley

Miss Mary Woodfill arrived home last evening from Wellesley College where she spent the winter and will stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Woodfill here during the summer.

Mary Woodfill Wellesley College Harry Woodfill

Parlor Party Honors Prize Winners at East Main Gathering

Twelve tables were in play Thursday afternoon when Mrs Roy Privett hosted a second party at East Main Street. Mrs William Lay of Columbus took first prize and Mrs William Meyers earned second prize. Guest Mrs Cal Beher of Rushville, staying with Mrs Ed Batterton, attended.

Roy Privett East Main Street William Lay Columbus William Meyers Cal Beher Rushville Ed Batterton

Social at North Anderson Street Hosts Nell Licking Guest List

Harry Anderson entertained a group of young people at his North Anderson Street home last evening in honor of Miss Nell Licking of Vevay. Guests included Miss Mabel Gilbert Lida Cotton Ralph Howard and William Maudlin. The evening featured Victrola music dancing and cards with ice cream and cake refreshments.

Harry Anderson North Anderson Street Nell Licking Vevay Mabel Gilbert Lida Cotton Ralph Howard William Maudlin

Farmers hitch road drag to car for town trips

Farmers in American Farming, Chicago describe hitching a road drag to a car. The vehicle pulls the drag along a mile or two of road kept clear by the farmer. On returning he collects the drag and drags the opposite side, repeating the round each time he goes out riding.

Chicago

Crooks Grocery Closes as Earl Crooks Assigns Assets

At 11 o clock today the Crooks grocery doors closed as proprietor Earl Crooks makes an assignment for creditors. The transfer to N C Schlemmer of Davidson Schlemmer includes stock, real estate interests, and various personal property items. Poor business conditions over months caused the indebtedness.

Crooks Grocery Earl Crooks Crooks N. C. Schlemmer Davidson & Schlemmer

Graduation at Wawnesburg Methodist church hosts 20 graduates

About four hundred patrons of Jackson township county schools attended the ceremony at Wawnesburg Methodist church on Thursday. Twenty students graduated from the common school as Dr. W. H. Book of Columbus delivered "The Price of an Education." Sardinia orchestra provided selections and County Superintendent F. C. Fields attended. this was the last county graduation of the year.

Jackson Township Wawnesburg Methodist Church W. H. Book Columbus Sardinia F. C. Fields

Batesville Day Trip Highlights By Local Residents

Dr. E. T. Riley spent the day in Batesville. W. J. Hill returned from a business visit at Indianapolis. Mrs. George Erdmann and her son Robert visited Indianapolis today. Miss Mary Seitz went to Hope this morning for a short visit with Mrs. Edward Jones.

E. T. Riley Batesville George Erdmann Robert Indianapolis Mary Seitz Hope Edward Jones

Miss Nettie LaVerne Morrow Returns Home

Miss Nettie LaVerne Morrow, visiting Miss Alteen Murr, returned to her Charlestown Indiana home today.

Nettie LaVerne Morrow Alteen Murr Charlestown Ind

DAR Members Tour Rushville Flag Day Celebration

Logg Tree Chapter D A R members traveled to Rushville for a Flag Day event hosted by Rushville Chapter. They were welcomed at the courthouse and hosted at Mrs Lieu O Neals country home with flowers, music, and a luncheon. Highlights included remarks by Mrs Capitola Guffin Dill and Miss Emma Donnell, and a program of songs, readings, and a flag salute.

Logg Tree Rushville Court House Lieu O’neal Capitola Guffin Dill Charles Johnston Sarah Guffin Columbia F. P. Jones Will Amos Lane Wilbur Stiers Indiana Derby Green

Gray family to move to Indianapolis this week

James Gray and his family will leave on Tuesday to establish their home in Indianapolis. Frank Ford bought an Oakland Model 28 from Mrs. C. C. Lowe, the local agent, today.

James Gray Indianapolis Frank Ford Oakland C. C. Lowe William Fenney Bart Jameson

Local residents headlined by pensions and travels

Mrs Mellisa Perry of this city has been granted a pension per a Washington dispatch today. Cliff Meek returns from a two week commercial trip to spend Sunday with home folks. John Scofield arrested on intoxication charges last night. Mrs Henry Wenning leaves this morning for a week with relatives. Franklin guest Mrs Lyte Montgomery Williams visits her daughter here. Mr and Mrs Charles Johnston attend the Latonia Kentucky derby races today. L D Hamilton of Clarksburg departs for Indianapolis. Miss Mary Miers returns home from House in the Pines near Boston Miss., where she attended college. Mrs Sarah Rankin to visit sister Mrs Samuel L Jackson at Glenway farm. Mrs Hal Kincaid and Miss Jessie McWilliams travel to French Lick for a week or ten days. Addie Shepherd and Martha Hickman arrive from Indianapolis to visit Miss Marie Transon and friends.

Hal Kincaid Jessie McWilliams French Lick

Dr Kuhn to Return Home After Chicago Trip

Dr C A Kuhn is due home tonight or tomorrow from Michigan City where he visited his parents. He attended the Chicago convention and plans a warm reunion with rival Doc Lathrop. Sandusky school remodel contract went to Roy Strode for 620 dollars to convert the auditorium into two classrooms. The project enables a three year high school course, with Miss Fifine Funk chosen as instructor for next year. The year 1916 17 will see Sandusky school better equipped. Henry Mozingo is trustee and Prof O L Newman is principal.

C. A. Kuhn Michigan City Ind Chicago Lathrop Dr. Kuhn Sandusky Roy Strode Milroy Fifine Funk Knightstown Sandusky School Henry Mozingo O. L. Newman

Social guests gather for pitch in dinner in Milroy

Mrs E A Richey of Sandusky entertained with a pitch in dinner Thursday. Guests included Mrs Jennie Townsend of Oakland California H C Owen and daughters Leonora and Ethel Rushville Mr and Mrs A C Seright Mrs Grace Aldrige Mrs W D Ruddell and daughter Mabelle Mrs I N Downs and daughters Leone and Edna Opal Mrs Earn Seright and son Charles and daughter Helen of this place Mr and Mrs I N Seright of Williams town and Mrs Stella Inman of Adams Milroy Press

E. A. Richey Sandusky Jennie Townsend Oakland Cali H. C. Owen Leonora Ethel Rushville A. C. Seright Grace Aldrige W. D. Ruddell Mabelle I. N. Downs Leone Edna Opal Earn Seright Charles Helen I. N. Seright Williamstown Stella Inman Adams Milroy Press

Miller Progress Rebound Signals Health Return in Saranac Lake

Reports from Saranac Lake New York state Hugh Miller of Columbus is much better weight at 190 pounds and expected to return home late summer while wintering in Saranac Lake. Irvin travels to NYC to escort Miller to Canada. Miller previously retired from run for US senator due to ill health last December. Funeral notice for William Riley Rowan 55 died near Columbus east of Decatur line from cancer. He owned a woods on Hartsville pike hosting a farmers fair with exhibits and races. Survived by widow two brothers Bo and Claude Bowen and Rev Alfonso Burns. member Burnsville Christian church.

Saranac Lake New York Hugh Miller Columbus W. G. Irvin Mr. Miller Irvin Canada United States William Riley Rowan Decatur County Burnsville Bowen Bo Bowen Claude Bowen Sardinia Alfonso Burns Burnsville Christian Church

Reverend J W Clevenger Arrives for Cobb Funeral

Rev J W Clevenger and his wife arrived this morning from Franklin. He conducted the funeral ceremony for the late Jasper Cobb this afternoon.

J. W. Clevenger Franklin

Boyd departs on business trip to Pittsburg Pennsylvania

S A Boyd left last evening on a business trip to Pittsburg Pa. Leaders corps practice at the YMCA was held without him last evening under C B Willard president.

S. A. Boyd Pittsburg C. B. Willard

Spring Hill Men Attend Y M C A Meeting Names

The article lists attendees of the Men's Bible Club meeting at the Y M C A in Spring Hill. Mentioned individuals include Rufus Moore Walter Moore James Maxwell Herbert Meek Nathan Logan Harry Logan E D Power Rev Frederick Elliott Sumner Lowe Robert Lowe Robert Donnell and Ezra Kirby.

Spring Hill Men’s Bible Club Rufus Moore Walter Moore James Maxwell Herbert Meek Nathan Logan Harry Logan E. D.power Frederick Elliott Sumner Lowe Robert Lowe Robert Donnell Ezra Kirby

Burney man Edward Jackson conducts local business today

Edward Jackson of Burney trans acted business in town today, engaging with customers and handling daily trades at a downtown storefront. The brief item notes his active participation in local commerce and community life.

Edward Jackson Burney

Roland McAllister Visits Indianapolis Today

Roland McAllister visited Indianapolis today.Mr and Mrs Loren Doles and their young daughter Ssephine of Middlebranch were here today.

Loren Doles Ssephine Middlebranch

Mrs Anderson Visits Louisville Family Members

Mrs Charles Anderson departed this morning for Louisville to visit her mother Mrs Conrad Gosser. Frank McConnell arrived today from Ludington Michigan for a brief visit with his sisters Miss Nell McConnell and Miss Lucy McConnell.

Charles Anderson Louisville Conrad Gosser Frank McConnell Ludington, Mich Nell Lucy McConnell

Mrs Roscoe Martin Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Roscoe Martin and her daughter Dorothea have returned to their Hope home after a brief visit with friends in town.

Roscoe Martin Dorothea Hope

Miss Edna Sparks Becomes Trimmer for Lena Lit Tell

Miss Edna Sparks accepts a trimmer position replacing Miss Dora Vaughn in the Lena Lit Tell arrangement. The change impacts the lineup and shifts responsibilities among the local troupe.

Edna Sparks Lena Littell Dora Vaughn

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Figures

Miss Vera Alexander is spending the weekend in this city with her parents after several weeks at a business college at Indianapolis. Mrs. Charles Vanderbur returned to her home at Westport this morning after a visit in this city with her father, Sheriff John DeMoss.

Vera Alexander Indianapolis Charles Vanderbur Westport John DeMoss

McAuliffe becomes regular carrier on St Paul rural route

Local notes report C P McAuliffe named as regular carrier on the rural route from St Paul after Clarence Ketchum's death. Other items include Mrs. Sarah Anderson's return to Westport from Bordeaux Wyoming, and Mrs Anna West leaving Oxford Ohio for a Westport stay. Butter stolen from Henry Thomson's North Broadway home overnight. Florine Tillson returns home from Cincinnati Conservatory to spend summer with her parents.

C P. McAuliffe St. Paul Clarence Ketchum Florine Tillson Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Mrs. C. D. Tillson

Death of Joseph Vandusen ends long illness in county

Joseph Vandusen 87, a well known county resident, died at his home five miles northeast of Westport after a lengthy illness due to senility. He lived with his daughter Mrs. George W. Robbins in Rodney. His wife had died earlier. Funeral services will be at 10:30 tomorrow at Rodney Baptist Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Joseph Vandusen Westport Vandusen George W. Robbins Rodney Rodney Baptist Church

Butler Dinner Guests Include Indianapolis Guests

Mr and Mrs Edward Butler host dinner Sunday with their daughter Mrs Robert Richard son and daughter Miss Elnora of Indianapolis as visitors.

Edward Butler Robert Richardson Richardson Elnora Indianapolis

Boone county centennial celebration slated for Lebanon

Boone county will stage a three day centennial celebration in September with a home coming. The event runs September 14 15 and 16 in Lebanon. Harry Lathrop secretary of the Business Men's Association received official notice of the fete.

Boone County Lebanon Harry Lathrop Business Men’s Association

Exhibition at St Marys school displays works and needlework

St Marys school on East and Mc Kee streets hosts a week long exhibition of pupil work and fancy needlework. Visitors may call 8 to 10 am or 2 to 4 pm. Miss Mary Peery learns of her nephew Harry Meeks marriage to Miss Edna Wright of Houston Texas.

St. Mary’s School Corner East McKee Streets Mary Peery Harry Meek Will Meek Houston Texas Edna Wright

Clarksburg Man Heads to Indianapolis for Siegfried Concert

Luther D. Hamilton of Clarksburg travels to Indianapolis for the Siegfried concert at the State Fair Coliseum tonight. He recalls leading Oberlin College glee club tours across the country during college days.

Luther D. Hamilton Clarksburg Indianapolis Siegfried State Fair Coliseum Mr. Hamilton Oberlin College

Miss Flora Snider Takes Leave to Enter Chicago University

Miss Flora Snider of North Broadway pauses teaching at Aurora High School for a year. She travels to Chicago to pursue a term at the University and expects to receive her Master’s degree by Christmas.

Flora Snider W. D. Daily North Broadway Aurora High School Snider Chicago Chicago University

Alexander couple to store goods in Greensburg for summer travel

Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Alexander store their household goods in Greensburg and plan a summer of travel. Dr. Alexander has long served as a local veterinarian, and his absence will be keenly felt by stock owners and the farming community of Clarksburg.

A. E. Alexander Greensburg Dr. Alexander Clarksburg

Local notable figures and community notes from Greenwood

Prof J B Lemasters recalls birth in old jail 1856 and his public service as Baptist preacher and teacher. Frank Baker plans a taller modern barn near Adams. Jasper Cobb’s funeral held at 2 p m with G A R Post in charge. Frank J Habig of Indianapolis to wed Eva Kessler on the 28th with ceremony by Rev Arwen Habig at Sacred Heart. O B Trimble notes a War of 1812 widow Martha Cruser in Milford vicinity. James Zoller returns from Chicago and hears Hon James E Watson address National Lumbermen’s Association about merchant marine goals.

J. B. Lemasters Greenwood Rolla Lemasters J. W. Bemnsdaffer Lemasters Frank Baker Adams Jasper Cobb North Broadway J. W. Clevenger Franklin C. B. Jones A. Murphy F. Z. Burkette South Park Cemetery Frank J. Habig Indianapolis Anthony Habig Eva Kessler Arwen Habig Sacred Heart Catholic Church Oldenburg Academy Habig James Zoller Cincinnati Chicago Louis Zoller National Lumbermen’s Association James E. Watson Watson

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Fom Hughes Hughes John Craig Charles Craig Rebekah Montgomery Edith Amanda Hamilton Freemont Inscoe Bailey Tom Hamilton Isabelle Elsie Beecraft Madeline Graham Kokomo Leona Woodward John Tresler Parrish F. G. Hornung Hamilton J. A. Hornung Lewis Hornung Brookville Gorden Amos Beech Grove Web Woodfill Laura Oxford Thomas E. Davidson Henry Christian, Sr Henry Christian, Jr H. Eich Franklin Wilson Mabel Hawkins W. J. Hill Mellisa Perry Washington Cliff Meek John Scofield Henry Wenning Latonia, Kentucky L. D. Hamilton Mary Miers the Pines Mess Sarah Rankin Samuel L. Jackson Glenway Farm Addie Shepherd Martha Hickman Marie Transon Roland McAllister Sarah Anderson Charles J. Anderson Bordeaux Wyoming Anna West Ohios Asa Bockover Charles White Connersville Henry Thomson George Eubank Baumgartner U. S. Holcraft Hotel DeArmond Mack Stewart New York City John F. Goddard Bartholomew County Chamber of Commerce Adam R. Meek Donnell Lowe Margaret Logan Missionary Society of the Springhill Presbyterann E. D. Power Japan O. B. Trimble Milford
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