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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1923
Page
6
County Agent W. C. Stanley spent yesterday on the farm of his former classmate Frank Beall near Clarksburg. The two men, once students from different parts of the state, now work together as colleagues. Beall serves as president of the Decatur County Farm Federation.
Noah T. Rogers and Nellie Townsend were married in Indianapolis this morning at 10 o clock in the Second Presbyterian Church by Rev. Jean Milnes. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Hotel English and a wedding trip through the East. The bride, daughter of Mrs. N. D. Bloemer of Louisville, has worked with the Indiana department of the Publishers' Auxiliary and the Western Newspaper Union in Indianapolis. They plan to reside at 619 North Franklin Street in about ten days.
Indiana Republicans seek Dorothy Cunningham as associate member of the National Republican Committee to represent Republican women of Indiana. Ohio Indianapolis official Joseph B. Kealing will recommend the Martinsville woman, known in Greensburg and active in Tri Kappa, with prior political and road contracting business experience.
James Morris appeared before May or M. C. Jenkins in city court this morning and pleaded guilty to assault and battery per an affidavit. He paid a $1 fine and $11 costs to the mayor for an incident Saturday night near the Brown plumbing shop arising from alleged mistreatment of a dog by Vernon Brown.
Ralph Davis of Linn Indiana new left fielder for the Eagles and A L VanMetre of Anderson right fielder sustained facial wounds Sunday when a tire explosion at the Go Gas station on East Main Street burst during inflation. Davis was treated by a local doctor after aid from Modern Woodmen aide Charles Lacey.
A large four generation gathering was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John Ruble near Milroy on Sunday. Thirty eight relatives attended including Lucy Wilson Sam Wilson and many Ruble family members. Mrs John Ruble is recovering from an operation.
George Volk filed suit against John W. Martin and Malissa Marti seeking judgment for 225 dollars and foreclosure of the note. The case asks for foreclosure of the instrument and all proper relief.
John F. Russell traveled to Indianapolis this morning in the interests of Garland Milling Company. Mrs Marsh Thomas and her son Charles also went to Indianapolis yesterday.
Samuel E. Ketchum a lifelong county resident died Saturday evening at his West Central avenue home. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. A H Piday with burial at South Park. Born near Gaylordsville in 1855 he lived there most of his life. His first wife Maggie Ehrhard died years ago. second wife Martha Vanderbur survives with no children.
Mrs. Wallace Champ received a card from Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gaunt written at Worland Wyoming. The Gaunts are making a motor trip to the Pacific and report they are well and having the time of their lives. The image shows a bridge over the Horn river near Worland.
Mr and Mrs James L Loar announce the marriage of their daughter Romaine to Paul Hamiston Alling on Saturday June 23 1923 in Bloomington Illinois The bride is the youngest daughter of James L and Mrs Lear well known chautauqua promoter The groom is a businessman of Bloomington Illinois
Rotary club members will swap their regular program for a country hike and chicken supper hosted by John L. Turner at the Y M C A Campers at Possum Glory. Attendance is expected at 100 percent. E G Schultz was assigned the evening with the subject Nailen em in the End, tied to the event.
YMCA campers from Possum Glory and director J L Turner attended Burney Baptist church Sunday morning. The group sang The Church in the Wildwood to the Sunday school and Miss Marie Pumphrey reported on the Sunday school convention in Indianapolis.
Shirley Meek and family arrived here Thursday from Portsmouth Virginia to spend the summer with friends and relatives. Mr Meek has been serving as head of the manual training department of the Portsmouth schools during the past winter. He plans to return to that city in the fall.
A party of three young men named Thomas Jarvis Willard Mounts and Alva Mounts passed through this city. They began June 9 from Bisbee Arizona in a Ford speedster stopped with Mrs Eliza Burton. They plan to reach Anderson tonight then New York City after covering 2600 miles in less than a week. They expect to arrive in New York Friday night.
Dolly a faithful AmEx Company delivery horse is reported sick since yesterday, thought due to indigestion. The animal has served locally for over a year after earlier work in Cincinnati.
Thomas H Morrison son of Dr and Mrs C C Morrison of this city has graduated from DePauw University this year and accepted a position with the United Fruit Company of America. He will be located at Honduras in Central America and plans to leave this week to start his new job. Friends extend congratulations and best wishes.
The Austrian born, Greek Catholic native who became a Methodist and adoptee of free America shared his narrative of life and faith at the Methodist church. His sermon on Obedience to God highlighted living by example and personal faith amid a three way dialogue with God and the devil, noting spiritual and material blessings from his ministry among foreigners.
Miss Anna Suter died early Sunday after a brief illness at 75. A teacher for fifty years in Aurora Indiana and Atlanta Georgia, she retired as Aurora high school's principal. She spent summers in Indianapolis at 6005 East Washington Street. Survived by brothers Charles Suter of Indianapolis Joseph Suter of Omaha and John Suter of Westport Decatur County Indiana. Funeral Tuesday at Emerson Avenue Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery.
A wheel detached from a car driven by Escoe Martin on East Main street Sunday morning. Martin slowed to avert serious damage and the car was towed to a local garage for repairs.
Judge Julius Sharri C. J. Kohlmeyer Richard Shea John Fahy of Columbus were here yesterday. Judge Sharpnack is on vacation from duties as assistant in Attorney General Daugherty's office in Washington D.
John Wildman undertook a business trip to Indianapolis this morning. He planned meetings with local partners and potential investors to discuss upcoming projects and collaborations in the region.
Fourteen veterans of Gen John T Wilder s Lightning Brigade met in Terre Haute on Saturday marking the sixtieth anniversary of Hoover s Gap battle. Representatives from four states attended. memories of 1863 ferocious fighting and battles around Hoover s Gap dominated the reunion with songs and recollections of service under Capt Eli Lilly and the 18th Indiana battery.
State of Indiana v Paul Weintraut ended with a guilty plea in mayor's court. Weintraut, resident of Shelby County, was arrested June 10 at the Sutherland camp near St Omer during a liquor operations sweep. He faced a trial set for June 29 and was fined 200 dollars plus costs.
Nellie Florine Robbins daughter of James and Mary Robbins was born April 19 1905 in Indianapolis Indiana. She died at 18 years 2 months and 5 days after a ten day illness. She leaves brother Raymond grandfather John Wagner and Sylvester Robbins plus many aunts uncles and cousins.
Robert Shelhorn of Indianapolis attends the national convention in Atlantic City this week. He is the son of Mrs. Emma Hamilton Shelhorn, born near Adams, and nephew of Mrs. Charles B. Evans of this city. Marsh Lowe of Lafayette, formerly of this city, stopped here last night while traveling from Cincinnati to Shelbyville.
C. J. Dowden and family loaded their household goods today and will leave tomorrow for Seymour where they will reside while Mr. Dowden serves as secretary of Morgan Packing Co. Friends regret their departure and wish them happiness and prosperity.
Henry H. Brown of 522 North Lincoln becomes part owner of the South Broadway plumbing and gas fitting business once run by Carel H. Brown. Carel will manage outside work while H. H. handles the office. Both men are well known locally and the paper wishes them success.
Ozro J Butler of this city, former country treasurer from 1917 to 1921, has been named a field examiner for the State Board of Accounts and reported to duty at Indianapolis today. He is considered well qualified and expected to make a strong record in his new role.
H M Griffin of Connersville was elected president of the State Association of Indiana Architects and Harry Boyl of Evansville was elected vice president at the Indianapolis convention. Boyl is praised as a Greensburg product and a longtime Evansville architect. Meanwhile Judge John W. Craig denied a retrial petition for Thomas Robbins and Gregg Alyea, found guilty of maintaining a nuisance and illegal liquor sales, fined $500, and sentenced to six months on the penal farm with a 40 day appeal window to the Supreme Court.
Sunday visits featured Mr and Mrs William Roszell at Ed Hardebecks and Ed and William Herbert hosting Theresa Herbert with Jap Hardin of Rushville and Fanny Herbert of Greensburg. The Millhousen Knights of St John baseball team prepares to play in Eagles park Sunday with high hopes. Frances Herbert visited aunt Mrs Wm Rogzell Monday. Teresa Herbert and friends plan Sunday in Cincinnati. Henry Herbert and Louis Herbert were among those at different hosts Sunday.
The Big Four railway shop men are preparing an old car parts consignment to be sent to Beech Grove repair shops. Two cars will be needed for transport. Dr and Mrs D W Weaver made a business trip to Indianapolis today. Charles Howe and I Carl Mitchell visited Possum Glory and the Y boys camp. Mrs George Collings and daughter Mildred of Ladoga Ind are visiting Mrs A Gibson on East North street. Mrs Collings was formerly Miss Georgia Porter and is Mrs Gibson’s sister. John H Renigar of Mahalaville Morgan County has been visiting relatives here since Saturday. He is brother of Joseph Renigar visiting from El Paso Texas. Mr Renigar served in the 68th Indiana Regiment and was born and raised in Decatur County. Mr and Mrs C F Wyant spent the day in Indianapolis. Mrs Rebecca Lockridge has returned from Rushville where she attended the wedding of her granddaughter Miss Goldie Cheek to Robert Borem. Mrs Lettie Wilcox of Indianapolis is visiting her cousin Mrs J H Christian Sr for a few days.
Johnny Pierce of Hope faces circuit court charges for selling a car without providing a title certificate. Prosecutor John E. Summa files against Pierce with witness Ben Goins claiming he bought the automobile and did not receive the required title. Pierce has not been arrested.
Hog receipts 11 000 with market 10 to 15 cents lower. Cattle receipts 800 dull with steers 8 25 to 10 75 and cows 6.00 to 9.75. Sheep receipts 600 steady with lambs top 14 50. Receipts 700 bulls top 10.00. Indianapolis grain: corn steady 82 to 83, oats 40. Hay market firm. Cincinnati market slow with calves 9.00 to 10.00, receipts 1 100. market 10 to 25 cents lower, total receipts 5 200, top 15.50.
Readable list shows prices for wheat corn oats and a full range of poultry items. Values include chickens large breed per pound 16 to 35 cents, turkeys hens and toms 12 to 16 cents, ducks 11 cents, geese 7 cents, pigeons 1.20 per dozen, and eggs with a 16 cent loss.
The Citizens bank filed a petition to sell Sherman Brown personal property at private sale for cash. A mandamus complaint against Freeland and Brown and county treasurer Chas. Evans seeks to force re advertising for the Clarksburg cement road project. Wickens and Hamilton represent the petitioners.
Mr and Mrs Loren McClanahan welcome a son born June 18. Prof Chester Gunn, now at Chicago University with his bride from Central Indiana, receives warm good wishes from local friends. Mrs Mollie Foreman visits brother George Adams in town from Portland. Edgar Arnold buys a Jersey bull in Rising Sun. Clyde Grow transports it. Born to Mr and Mrs George W Holthouse a son on June 21. Mrs W S Gookins improves after fever. Purdue professor Fred Robins and County Agent Lester Yeager inspect Perry Brown’s 16 acre Michigan Amber wheat field, field certified for seed. Eugene Pilz loses a sun struck horse while plowing. Roy Brown and others visit William Brown in Osgood. Dr E D Tremain suffers paralytic stroke and is critical. Napoleon Baptist church remains pastorless.
G W Busche a Los Angeles based French hair specialist says his success comes from a remedy he calls unequalled. In a letter to manufacturers he claims his forty years of experience found Lucky Tiger far superior for hair loss and luster. Drug stores supply a bottle to convince.
WANTED young men and women to learn Morse and Wireless Telegraphy. Railroads Western Union and Wireless Companies need operators. Quick training with job placement at good salaries. 50 years established. Dodge's Telegraph Institute Monroe St Valparaiso Ind. 8 weeks.
Mr and Mrs Charles Dowden traveled to Seymour this morning while their household goods were moved by transfer last night.
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