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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1916
Page
7
Sergeant and Mrs W M Hinkle recently married were entertained at James Duncan's North Broadway home. About fifty youths gathered, but Hinkle refused a free ride with a cart planned for the event. The couple enjoyed a lively serenade despite the crowd.
Osborn and Hamilton representing James E. Naden against Harriet Younger Thomas Younger and J W Young in Rush circuit. Suit filed yesterday to set aside deed and quiet title. Naden alleges fraud by his former wife in retaining the property.
James Ray of the Big Four railway accounting department has offered his services to the government as a soldier. He served for years and is familiar with army life. He came here from Marion some years ago. His application has not been accepted yet, but he may get a chance to serve his country again.
Wade McMillan a brakeman on No 57 was thrown from a train yesterday near Williamstown and suffered fractures to his right wrist and forearm. Railroad physician Dr Thomas attended and dressed the injuries.
The Western Union Telegraph Company informs staff of a policy granting half pay to employees with at least one year of service who join government service. An earlier Mexican War item misstated ranks. James Monroe Talbott was captain and J W Bemusdaffer first lieutenant, not James B Lathrop as captain. Talbott, a lawyer, is a cousin of Decatur county’s first county clerk.
Mrs T A Bates and her daughters Elizabeth and Ruth of Galion Ohio are visiting cousin James Anderson on West Sheridan Street. Mrs Bates formerly Miss Edwards lived on West Main Street. Her husband works for the New York Central and was a former resident here. Reuben Pumphrey six year old of Milford was pushed from a Clifty bridge by a dog yesterday morning and badly cut on the head and injured in a fifteen foot fall but is reported improving today.
A New York report published in the Indianapolis Star states life insurance companies paid out £27000 in the county last year. Charles Sidnay died at Elkhart leaving an estate of $350258. Mrs Dale Welsh and daughter Anna of Helena Ark return Friday from a visit with Mr Welsh heading a stave factory with Osborn and Meek. Anthony Hahig and family attended Oldenburg academy commencement. Anna Link, recently visiting Columbus, returned home. Mrs Charles Sturgis traveled to Rushville for a short visit with Mrs Fred Arbuckle.
Mrs Clyde Willard and her son Carl Porter with Mrs D C Elder departed for Benton Harbor Michigan to visit Mrs Carrie Willard Tone for a few weeks. Catherine Heath of Indianapolis arrived this afternoon to stay a few days with Miss Rosamond Thomas and attend the dance tonight.
James Donnell, a shoe merchant, marks his 56th birthday by spending the day at his shop. He told the boys he feels as young as ever and carried on with his daily business routine.
Pierce Edkins, Ernest Cory, Don ald Hunter and Misses Margaret Miller, Lurene Edkins and Jean Perry travel to Oldenburg for today’s commencement exercises.
A New York Life Company badge was awarded to a Indiana agent for writing $100,000 in insurance and ranking second among the company’s Indiana agents. The honor highlights notable sales performance and top tier ranking within the state.
J. W. Owens and son plan a west side store opening by September 1 with new furnishings. The business promises to be among the finest in the region, aiming to attract shoppers with updated interiors and expanded offerings.
William Thomas traveled to Westport this morning while Homer Ogden visited friends in Milroy last evening, reflecting routine local mobility and social activity among residents.
A stream of travelers and residents were in town today including Mr. and Mrs. Steuben Pleak from near Waynesburg Clyde Kitchin near Neff's Corner tracking auto thieves who reportedly have eight captured Frank Hamilton in Red Key Polk Thomson Indianapolis visitor Forest Grant Columbus trip Walter Crisler of Pierson cigar store raised a large American flag along Franklin street Helen Gray and brother Harry visiting Letts Corner militia rumors in county Frank Robbins Indianapolis business trip J Cook Zenas visiting James Grinstead family Mrs Mary Scobey visiting Irvinton Charles Spencer Clarksburg driving to Indianapolis George Metz and daughter Louise Newpoint Ruth Carr visiting Clarksburg Tillie HITCHELL piano recital Friday Mrs Belle Aldrich left for Carlisle Ky Jessie Cox Cincinnati visiting Mrs A L Howard Edward Whalen return from Westport Mrs Hugh Wickens and children visiting brother Albert Gallagher Indianapolis Dallas Hook George King Hope visiting West Central avenue Mahlon Sparks visiting from Indianapolis Will Lanham leaves Sunday for Baltimore Washington Garland Milling Co Gr ard partners and family guests Hamiltons in Greensburg and Indianapolis Rushville Republican notes.
Mrs S P Minear served as hostess for a midday luncheon at the Indianapolis Country Club. Honor guest Mrs Charles German of Kansas City attended with a group from here including Miss Kate Emmett and Miss Bright Emmett, Mesdames Zoller, T E Davidson, S A Bonner, J S Moss, Fred Thomas, W W Bonner, Mrs Henry Holbrook, Mrs Louis Lathrop, and Mrs Albert Smith.
Wilber Linville aged 24 son of John Linville a well known farmer near New Salem Rush County and Miss Marjorie Higgins 25 daughter of David Higgins of Clarksburg were united in marriage last evening in the county clerk s office Rev J Ed Murr of the Centenary church performed the ceremony The couple will reside on a farm and friends extend congratulations
The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will hold an all day meeting at the church on Friday. The event starts at 10:00 AM and asks each member to bring a box lunch and be ready to sew carpet rags. The program begins at 2:30 PM.
Judge Alonzo Blair seated as special judge in Muncie to hear mayor Rolla H. Bunch charged with conspiring to accept bribes from liquor law violators drawing notable attention.
A. F. Eubank of Adams was summoned to Madison today by telegram stating that Elias Barton aged 76, an inmate of Cragmont hospital, was dying. Barton has been at Madison for a year and Eubank is his guardian.
Mrs Ira Jackson hosted a pleasant social evening at her south town home with guests Mr J P Short, Mrs George McKee and granddaughter Katherine, and Mrs Will Stevens. The gathering included warm conversation and refreshments.
Russell Edmeades son of Mr and Mrs Richard Edmeades of Medford Oregon and former Greensburg residents earns a noteworthy position on the Salem Journal in Oregon.
Thomas Thomson, four months in the U S army, went from Columbus Ohio to West Point New York two months ago. Now an orderly sergeant in the hospital corps to a colonel, he hopes brushing up studies will win an academy appointment next September. Cousin Miss Marie Braden plans to visit Newburgh this week.
D A Ardery received a paper from his former neighbor Curt Donnell claiming oil has been struck in paying quantities within a mile of Donnell's farm in Abilene Texas.
Lora A. Evans and her son traveled through town on a trip from Florida to Oklahoma. They had just returned from Fairland where they visited Sam Lawson and family.
H A Taggart of Letts visited today recalling his grandfather a captain in the Third Indiana regiment who died at Buena Vista in Mexico during 1847.
John King and wife of Indianapolis visit J N Keith family at Westport. Renzie Wolford and family go to Rushville to spend the day with friends. Minnie Loper of Connersville guests of Amos Loper on East Central avenue. James Burns and H W Davis of Clarksburg attend W L Hamilton funeral. Margery and Frances Moore of Louisville are guests of Victoria Woolverton near Adams. Mrs A J Kendall goes to North Vernon for a visit with relatives.
The court session in Hope included attendees Frank Stapp Noble Trotter Dr. E G Regenas Walter Bruner Freeman Rominger and Tilden Essex as present for today’s proceedings.
Weldon Brann of Rushville, well known locally, is ordered to report for duty as a member of Battery B in Lafayette. Brann joined the battery while attending Purdue University.
Miss Mary Marsh Mrs Lafe Wonn Mrs Louisa Cory and Thomas Morrison, delegates to the Epworth League convention at Rising Sun, arrived home after a three day gathering. N A Crawford station agent attended the American Association of Station Agents meeting in Cincinnati. John Coles Letts visitors. Mrs Van Woodfill leaves for Cincinnati. Dr T G Clark Letts transacted business. Marie Doles Clarksburg visiting. Mrs J E Guffey Hope spent the afternoon in town. Mrs Edward Kelley Springhill guest. Mrs G E Keller Miss Jessie Redington to visit sister Mrs Elza Walker Newpoint. Urban Habig Medford Oregon arrives tomorrow to visit Anthony Habig family on North Broadway.
A. L. Everhart begins extensive home improvements on West Main Street with Ed Foley, a local contractor, handling remodeling work.
Mrs Barbara Schroeder of Shelbyville is visiting Mrs G A Steckelmann and family on her way home from Cincinnati where she has been visiting.
Louis Bobrink and family move today from East Washington street to the Joe Drake property on North Broadway which they recently purchased.
Mrs Hollace Hunt and her young daughter from Sydney Ohio are visiting their grandfather J C Privett and are staying a few days in Columbus with Mrs William Lay during the visit.
Misses Martha Cushman and Kathryn Sweeny returned to Chicago today after visiting relatives and friends in this city and at Springhill.
Ex city marshal James R. Clemons, aged over 70, famed for his clean-up campaigns and Civil War service, dies at his North East street home after a second stroke. He leaves a widow, three daughters and a son, plus siblings. Funeral arrangements pending distant relatives.
Influential Indiana papers formerly aligned with progressives rally to Hughes. The Richmond Palladium lauds Hughes as the strongest Republican nominee with a firm acceptance letter, pledging adherence to patriotic principles and clear solutions. A former progressive paper praises his police record as social justice in action, arguing he won’t be swayed by bosses or politics.
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Tablets for those with poor appetites or weak digestion. It claims the tablets strengthen the stomach and restore natural function, citing many testimonials and a price of a quarter. They are advertised as obtainable everywhere.
The funeral for William L. Hamilton was held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Presbyterian church with Rev. W. H. Reynolds officiating. Scripture from the deceased's New Testament marked verses Philippians 3:12-14 were read and Will Monfort sang Lead Kindly Light before the remains were sent to Indianapolis for cremation.
Carl Swift transported a carload of hogs to the Indianapolis market today, delivering a bulk shipment for sale. The move reflects ongoing livestock trade patterns and market activity in the region.
Mr and Mrs James Elliott journeyed to Indianapolis this morning for daylong business. The Elliott guest was George M Ewing, visiting from St Louis, at his hosts Mr and Mrs Oscars. Mrs Cassius Hamilton left for St Louis to visit sister Mrs Phillip Auer.
Dr I B Levy was in Indianapolis on business Webster Rhodes of near Adams was in town Miss Marie Woodfill returned from Hope visit Mrs Harry Keith of North Vernon visiting relatives at Westport Joe Burney and Walter Earhart of Hope were in town Former County Commissioner W G Updike of Westport was here today
Misses Eileen Mills of North Manchester and Ivonette Wright of Dayton Ohio are guests of Miss Jessie McCoy on North Franklin street and attended the mid-summer dance last night. The trio were fellow students at Oxford College.
Miss Alleen Murr visited as a guest of friends at Greenwood. T W Robison of Westport conducted business here. Wednesday visitors to the Immaculate Conception convent for commencement included Mrs. T E Day, Miss Mabel Day, Miss Hazel Day, Walter Parker, Mr and Mrs Anthony Habie and daughter Marguerite, Mrs John C Huber, Miss Mollie Huber, Miss Amelia Kessing and Father Fein of St Marys Catholic Church.
An old health notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as unsurpassed for diarrhoea. It claims one or two doses quickly halt the attack, is easy to take, and leaves bowels natural since it contains no astringents. Obtainment available everywhere.
The Columbus Specials travel to St. Paul north of Greensburg for a Sunday game. St. Paul is described as a strong opponent likely to challenge Columbus. Lineup: Marrison catch, Hoeltke pitcher, Osborn shortstop, Knorr first base, Thompson second base, Maynard third base, L. Schumaker left field, H. Schumaker center, Chandler right field.
The piece notes a trend from harsh cathartics to mild laxatives and gentle cathartics like Chamberlain's Tablets. It claims these tablets are popular, have agreeable effects, aid digestion, and strengthen the system. Available widely.
George Benton a prominent Republican from Jackson township was in town on business today.
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