This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 43 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1922
Page
2
Indiana records show 500 new autos sold per day and 550 used car sales daily over six months ending June 1. More than 400000 licenses issued, about 3 million in fees, and plans for 92 branch offices as 337000 motor cars exist in state.
Sarah Parsons Roszell aged 76 died suddenly at her East Washington Street home at eight this morning after a period of ill health. Born July 3, 1847, she married Mr. Roszell June 1869 and lived at Adams before moving to Greensburg. She leaves a husband and two sons William A. of this city and Moan in Nevada. Sister Miss Mary Jane Parson of Indianapolis attends the family. Funeral at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home with Rev. A. H. Pitkin officiating.
Dr Wayne Templeton has earned his MD from the University of Cincinnati after pre med studies at Indiana University. He will intern at St Vincent's hospital in Toledo for about a year. His parents Mr and Mrs George Templeton of West Central avenue presented him with a Dodge roadster as a graduation gift.
Nathaniel Hart of Brookville Pike reports a towering tree about two feet in diameter and sixty feet tall with soft white fibrous blossoms resembling cotton. He cannot classify the species though some call it a Southern cotton tree. The odor from the wood is strong and makes it unsuitable for firewood. Hart submitted a twig sample and foliage to the Daily News for expert review.
Miss Cora Kitchin wed Mr. Frank Day of Indianapolis in a 4 pm ceremony at the Kitchins northeast of town. The couple exchanged vows in a pink and orchid decorated room with Rev. Bartlett presiding at the All Denominational church in Clarksburg.
Albert J. Beveridge Republican nominee for U S senator will headline the first Sunday evening union meeting of the four Protestant churches in the city at the Methodist Episcopal church on June 25 He will also address a Sunday school rally at Clarksburg The Bible as Good Literature is his topic for both talks The vesper services will rotate among Baptist Methodist Christian and Presbyterian churches Mrs Stanley a national officer of the WCTU will speak at the final Sunday union meeting in July with the exact venue to be set by the pastors
Sandcreek Baptist Church issues invitations for an all day July 4 picnic in Will Coles grove one half mile east of the church. Organizers aim for a large crowd and a fine time.
Sam Cotter was arrested last evening on a charge of intoxication. Cotter gave bond and entered a plea of not guilty. His trial is set for Friday. This is the second such charge against Cotter within a week. He previously pled guilty to the first charge and was fined $5 with costs totaling $15.
Farmers and farm women of Clay township met at the Burney school house for their monthly gathering. About seventy five attended as men and women held separate meetings then enjoyed a pleasant social time with sandwiches and lemonade.
Envoy Tharpe and wife who have led the local Salvation Army unit will depart next Tuesday for Warsaw assignments. The couple have built strong community support here, and the transfer is described as a promotion for Envoy Tharpe as Warsaw work expands. Tharpe previously came to the city from Kokomo.
Bob Wright pitched a strong game for Toledo Mud Hens nearly shutting out Minneapolis in the American Association race. He allowed ten hits but kept them scattered, struck out three and walked one, while also driving in two bases with a pair of two base hits.
A Crawford county resident sent $2.00 to the county treasury and stated he hunted the past two years without a license. He offered restitution, and the letter was forwarded to the state conservation department. George N. Mannfeld said this was the second conscious donation this year.
Rev W H Book served as pastor of Tabernacle Christian Church Columbus for eighteen years. Predecessor Rev Z T Sweeney led the church for twenty five years. The congregation believes in holding a service
In Indianapolis liberals and conservatives battle over church policy and the board of proportion. Fundamentalists push for literal Bible interpretation and oppose expansive religious education and social work funded by the board. A key motion requires officer nominations be public 24 hours before voting.
Henry Dravis of Kingston receives telegram announcing his brother William Dravis 62 died in Hopedale Illinois from influenza contracted last February. He leaves a wife four children a brother Henry and sister Mrs H N Oldham of Hartsville. Born Salt Creek township he lived there until age twenty then moved to Mirrie. Funeral planned for three this afternoon and Dravis and Oldham will travel to attend.
George N. Mannfelks and George Berg of the state conservation department visit Orange, Monroe, Greene, Owen, Clay and Brown counties to select a hatchery site. They stress abundant spring water, well drained land, and good road access for stocking deliveries. The state already runs fish hatcheries and propagates millions of game fish annually.
Earl Hayes and Ed Porter top a field of twelve or more candidates for Shelbyville postmaster. An examination to rate applicants will be at the Shelbyville post office on Tuesday June 20. Strong local figures including Otto A. Lee, Charles Moberly, Riley Amos, and George Young are among active contenders.
SANDUSKY Marge Martin and family of Na aleon and Miss Jessie McWilliams of Clarksburg spent Sunday with A. D. Martin and family. Mrs. Horace McDonald returned home Sunday from the Sexton hospital at Rushville. She is recovering very nicely. Miss Hilda Meek was operated upon for appendicitis at the Memorial hospital. Hilmer Dwenger and family were at Millhousen Sunday. Mrs. Mildred Harcourt returned home at Henderson Sunday after a few days visit with her parents here. Clarence Sefton and family visited Smery Richards and family east of Greensburg Sunday. Miss Janie Martin was shopping in Greensburg Wednesday. The H. S. D.'s held a very interesting social at the school house Wednesday evening. Talks were made by Dr. Levy and Miss Cora Self, with special musical numbers by Miss Marguerite Craig. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served after the program. Quite a large crowd was present. Tom Clemons and wife and Chas. Coy, wife and daughter Marjorie of Indianapolis were guests of Wm. Brinker and family Sunday. James Taylor and family attended the centennial at Rushville Thursday. The Ladies Aid Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Chas. Clemons.
Earl M. Davis, proprietor of the Silver Smoke House, was found guilty of possessing liquor for sale. He was fined 250 dollars plus costs totaling 280 and sentenced to 90 days in the state penal farm, a sentence suspended after payment. Davis claimed no knowledge of the moonshine found in the basement during a police search.
The Demoss reunion will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Short south of town on Sunday June 18. All relatives of the Demoss family are invited to attend with a noon pitch in dinner. Attendees are asked to bring a basket dinner.
In the case of Thomas P. Riley vs. Charles Riley for partition of real estate the plaintiff today filed an affidavit as to the defendant non residence. Henry J. Bohman posted a bond of $1 000 with John Koehne and H F Thie as sureties as executor of Herman H Bruggemann deceased's will.
Amanda Martin plans a summer departure from Franklin to visit Honolulu. She will stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Vincent and Dr. and Mrs. H. S. Mersey to see Mr. Vincent’s son, Dr. W. Kaye Vin.
A Rushville meeting of zone bakers decided to raise bread prices in Greensburg by one cent per loaf to eight cents. The American Bakery Kesslers and Zoellners will charge eight cents, matching eight cent rates in Cincinnati Indianapolis and nearby towns.
Philip Brown of Indianapolis son of Prof and Mrs Demarchus C Brown was arrested yesterday for running down a five year old boy with his car and causing the boy’s death. Mrs Brown is on the eve of starting on her Eu
Andrew Williams born near Fiantsville Decatur county on November 16 1844 died Wednesday June 14 1922 aged 77 years 6 months 28 days He married Eliza J Woodruff October 30 1867 and had four children two sons John W Elza E Williams and two daughters Lena L Galbraith Susie F E Thorpe He joined Hartsville E church and lived a conscientious Christian life despite throat trouble He is survived by his wife four children a sister Mrs None McClintic a brother Felix Williams fourteen grandchildren seven great grandchildren and many relatives neighbors and friends The family note his steady faith and readiness to meet death
Edward Zetterburg son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Zelterburg of Highland Place graduates yesterday from the State Normal at Terre Haute with high honors. He is awarded a gold medal the sole one in a class of eighty six. He will do postgraduate work at the normal until August when he will go to Munie to teach.
Starks Hoyt A Starks and Miss Marjorie McCoy of Osgood announce their marriage on February 25 1922 at Cincinnati The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Card Lewis superintendent of Affiliated Children’s Homes pastor of the M E Church of Ninth Street Witnesses were classmate W W Pollock of Hinton West Virginia and Miss Mary Edbert of Osgood The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H L McCoy and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Port Starks a student at Ohio Dental College.
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Pavy and Mr. Elder A. Porter of Indianapolis will be solemnized Sunday morning June 18 at the bride’s home 327 East Central avenue. Alex Porter of Hope is noted as the groom’s father.
Dr and Mrs W C P B Scripture depart the city after two years in Moores Hill. He is a graduate chiropractor and will open an office at Moores Hill. Friends here regret their departure.
Mr and Mrs Greely Robbins returned from the Indiana College of Fine Arts and Music commencement at the First Presbyterian church in Indianapolis last evening. Their daughter Thelma Swift was among the graduates.
Charles Spreckleson, once a hack driver here, came back Friday after a nine week hospital stay in Cincinnati. He is reported in the best of health. Mrs. Stevenson of Greensburg is his son Frank and family.
Melissa A. Meek sues her brother Clyde L. Meek in circuit court claiming he used corrupt practices to persuade their ailing father Robert S. Meek to deed 86 acres in Decatur and 160 acres in Rush counties to him. She seeks cancellation of the two deeds dated 1913 and 1916 alleging lack of consideration and mental unsoundness.
Greensburg Lodge No 36 F and M held a tense session as about fifty brethren gathered to raise Rev J R Bardelmeier to the Supreme Degree in Ancient Craft Masonry. Past Master Frank Donnell presided with a capable degree team and the candidate received a memorial emblem pin. Temple committee reported progress on securing temple bonds and urged members to visit rather than wait to be seen. Next Friday Brookys Lodge No 11 visits to confer the same degree on B H Kirby.
The mid summer meeting of the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association will be held in Madison June 22 to 25. John Keller will preside and state Senator Oscar Cravers will serve as local representative. Former Governor Samuel M. Ralston, Democratic U S senator nominee, will be principal speaker. Ladies entertainment is emphasized.
The weather man forecast relief as today is cooler after a high of 94 degrees at the local government station. Yesterday’s record surpassed the year’s prior readings, with temperatures near 90 degrees the day before.
The Ebenezer Baptist church in Dearborn county marked its centennial with events from June 2 to June 4. Pastor Rev. W. F. Markland, raised at Adams, led the celebration alongside Rev. T. J. Parsons and several others including Rev. T. C. Smith Rev. Casey Rev. Mitchell and Rev. C. Hi Dickey. Numerous Decatur residents were identified with the church.
City council met in a special session last night to discuss changes linked to motorizing the fire department. No proposition gained consensus and another meeting may be called early next week. Architect plans for the lower floor’s east wing to house the new fire truck were presented. north room leased to a business firm, with a prospective renter, but further changes are awaiting council decisions.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Scripture of East Main Street announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday. The child is named Mary Louise. Mother and baby are doing well.
Decatur county farm women from township rectors met at McGee & Son's office this afternoon. The Decatur County rowers' Association also held a meeting in a local office. They discussed expanding the Farm Federation Auxiliary and bringing an organ to the county to aid the organization.
Gail Reynolds infant son of Mr and Mrs Reynolds buried at Su Park cemetery this morning. Ruth Shriver sues John Shriver for non support seeking custody of their four children. Defendant recently released from state institution at Mason indicated in filing.
County Superintendent Crawley addresses Fremington township at Oldenburg commencement. He argues the old school methods fail in modern civilization and urges reform to fit complex society. He asserts a student trained only in reading writing and arithmetic cannot meet future demands.
Jacob Voiles and Clyde Mc Kelvey face assault and battery charges in Creath court. Joan Fauncet of Marion townsh was arrested by game officers for possession of a seine over twelve feet long. Fauncet pleaded not guilty. trial set for June 27. A related suit involves Edld Wehe prosecuting witness in a Creath county case dated June 26.
Mrs. FE M Wisner, longtime Milroy resident and widow of Dr. Sindgarcar, died in Anderson. Funeral services were held Thursday with burial there. She leaves a husband, three sons, a sister and two brothers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.