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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
5
Two automobiles driven by John Tille and Edward Phelps locked hubs near Main and Franklin streets Sunday morning. A crowd gathered but no damage resulted. Phelps backed the Empire roadster into the touring car driven by Tille. Pedestrians moved the cars apart and the affair ended.
Ev Barnes of Milford visited the city today for the first time in months. He suffered a serious injury five months ago when a heavy steel structure struck his left leg in Indianapolis, breaking it in several places. Now on crutches, he expects to walk again in a few months.
The Adams Stars defeated the Greensburg Ironclads 8 to 7 in the season opener at Adams ballpark on Sunday afternoon. Batteries were Adams Jones and Platt. Greensburg Loyd and McAllister. Stellar play from both sides signals an entertaining rematch soon.
A Saturday night wave of petty theft hits the east side with foodstuffs stolen from homes. Ronald Keillor on East Washington had an ice box rifled while A L Howard suffered meat and creachers stolen. No clues left. locals suspect local talent. Reports of strange noises accompany two discovered robberies.
Experts from Indianapolis surveyed the Clarksburg Gas Company property as its petition seeks a twenty five cent per thousand feet rate increase before the public service commission in Indianapolis. A similar petition from Zoller Gas Company also awaits action.
Kingston blacksmith Harry Walke escaped serious injuries when his automobile overturned on an embankment near Slabtown on Sunday. The results were not serious.
Clifford F Jones Democratic county chairman and lumber dealer has been missing since the St Louis convention. His mother says efforts to locate him continue with no word received. Neighbors and friends show concern, but no reason for his absence is known beyond illness.
The young son of Thomas Kitchin and his wife suffered a slight facial cut today after falling against their car windshield near Kingston. One stitch was required and the boy is recovering nicely.
A marriage license was issued on Saturday evening to Charles P McAuliffe secretary of the St Paul Gas Company and Miss Zella Thomp son a teacher both of St Paul. They refused to divulge the date or place of marriage. Both are well known and popular young people.
The Kingston YMCA Bible Club heard Rev. Homer Campbell speak on self respect. Sixty nine plates were served, and attendees greeted Nelson Mowrey and wife upon their return from Arizona. Next Friday features Mowrey as guest and Dr. Morrison to speak, likely ending the season with a large crowd.
Mrs Myrtle Hood of Rushville signed papers to enroll her second son in the United States army for service in Mexico within six weeks. Roy Hood 18 left Kramer’s Market the day before yesterday to join the regular army, following brother Ralph at Greensburg who is in the cavalry at Columbus Ohio awaiting Fort Bliss Texas. Myrtle Hood widow, consented after papers were sent from Indianapolis.
Fred Stewart of Sandusky narrowly saved his Maxwell from total loss when it caught fire near John Greer’s home. Damage estimated at 75 dollars and fully covered by Belt Automobile Insurance Company of El Paso, with Will Thomas as local agent.
Eight postmasters have served Seymour since 1869 and all are living. The current incumbent is Allen Swope, who succeeded Edward E. Remy.
Funeral services for the late James R. Clemons will be conducted at the residence 631 North East street Saturday at 2 30 PM. Rev C B Jones of the Baptist church assisted by the minister from the Christian church F Z Burkette will conduct the rites.
William Fisher of Richland and Rev. A. G. Abbott also of Richland were returning from Rushville when a fierce wind storm drove their machine into a culvert near the John W. Anderson home north east of here. Abbott suffered cuts to arms and face and a leg injury. Fisher wrecked the front wheels. Other occupants unharmed. Abbott appeared Saturday with bandages.
Four hundred and eight farmers completed the 1915 Indiana five acre corn contest with an average yield of 66.1 bushels per acre and an average cost of 14.81 dollars, about 21.1 cents per bushel. Entrants came from twenty three counties under county supervision with Purdue supplying a judge. The top eleven averaged 93.4 bushels per acre at 15.23 dollars per acre, or 142 cents per bushel, and one contestant reached 105.4 bushels per acre. Yields were air dried to 15.5 percent moisture.
John M. Stevens former Rushville mayor now in Marion Indiana for seven years, has gone to Denver to represent a Detroit insurance company as state agent. He plans to move his family to Denver soon. Born in Greensburg, he served as county clerk 1875 to 1879. His sisters are Mrs. Frank P. Monfort and Mrs. Elizabeth Knowles. He is a well known and popular county official.
Notice announces sale of Washington township gravel road bonds at the courthouse on July 6 at 2 p.m. The total value of bonds to be sold is 9400 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Louis Shackleford and children from Juneau Alaska stopped in to see cousins Mr and Mrs Thomas A Pool and Dr R M Thomas in Greensburg on their trip home from Lexington Kentucky where they visited Shackleford's old home He is the son of Prof John Shackleford and a former mayoral daughter Mattie Shane Mrs Shackleford enjoyed meeting her girlhood friends after many years away in the West
The case on a $1,000 note from C. F. Sullivan to Arthur May remained in court Friday. Many witnesses from Columbus, Burney and Hope were called at noon, suggesting the trial will extend into tomorrow. Judges and attorneys include Special Judge John Craig and firms Isaac Carter W W Israel Tremain Turner Donaker Spaugh Osborn Hamilton.
An informal City Beautiful reception was held at the North Lincoln home of Mrs Max Dalmbert from 2 to 6 pm. The garden and house showcased low cost beautification for Greensburg with gaudy flowers, daisies, and pink climbing roses. Nearly two hundred visitors attended and a voluntary offering was collected to fund city beautification plans.
All day missionary meeting at the Presbyterian church featured sewing carpet rags and social chat. Basket lunches were shared, with noon picnic eating. In the afternoon Mrs. Frank Gray led devotions and a discussion on India by Mrs. F S Chapman and Miss Camilla Donnell. Mrs. W F Gilchrist gave an engaging talk on Alaska.
Miss Marjory Johnston hosted a five hundred game afternoon at her North Franklin street home with seven tables. Miss Mary Hopkins won a handkerchief prize. guests included Miss Marian Tripp and Miss Louise Bicon of North Vernon. A light luncheon followed.
Miss Marian Tripp entertained at her home Saturday afternoon for guest Miss Marjory Johnston of Greensburg. Three tables played at five hundred with players Flora Roll Louise Bacon Helen Siener Harriet Davis Edith Hicks Bernice Mitchel Leona Engle Laura Connell Beulah Roush Edna Phillips. Delicious refreshments followed.
A profusion of summer flowers decorated Mrs Lytle Elder's North Broadway home as she entertained the Five Hundred Club members this afternoon. After games a light luncheon was served.
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