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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
3
The Standard lists subscription prices for Greensburg Indiana readers. In state mail yearly rate is 2.00 dollars and out of state mail yearly rate is 2.50 dollars. The newspaper is produced by the American Press Association of New York and published weekly on Fridays.
Greensburg area Lois Chapter No 147 Eastern Star gains high honor as Edith McIntyre is named Grand Adah by Grand Matron Jeannette Bunnell of Plymouth Indiana. A reception is planned with six petitions pending and eight awaiting degrees. Mrs. McIntyre thanks the order as the chapter, nearing 500 members, continues strong growth and influence.
In the east town weekly handicap shoot four shooters Meyer Wood Clark and W H Davis each posted 25s headlining the event. Charles Redington with 24 and other scores ranging to 21 followed as handicaps are expected to adjust for next week.
Miss Mary Tresler spent a day in Indiana with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles H Parrish. She returned home in the evening with her brother Louis who had gone up Saturday to consult eye specialist Dr G C Row.
Charles Guthrie Patterson, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Patterson north of Greensburg and Purdue junior, is one of fifteen U S government selects. He will investigate the European corn borer around Lake Erie, determine its spread and quarantined districts. The position offers good pay and starts June first for the summer.
County Treasurer C. B. Evans reports about $165,000 collected so far with roughly $235,000 still due. Time is short and payment must be made by May 4th.
The Ford touring car driven by Henry Lawrence crashed with a truck owned by John Tilley at 2 PM on the southeast corner of the square. Lawrence said he did not see the truck, which was traveling west on Main street. Lawrence’s car suffered a bent axle and smashed radiator while the truck remained undamaged.
Word reached New Point of the death of Charles Paramore who died at his son Bert Paramore’s home in Indianapolis yesterday morning at 10 45. Survived by two sons Bert of Indianapolis Arch of Adams and a daughter Mrs Wesley York of Middle Branch. Burial set for Rossburg cemetery Saturday at 2 pm.
Benjamin Hodson, 16, near Letts, was bitten by a rabid stranger dog that was killed. His family’s dog later bit him and showed rabies signs. The incident prompted examination at Dr Wood’s office and the state lab sent sputum for testing. The boy was taken to Indianapolis for Pasteur treatment.
The Decatur County Sportsmen's Club with 261 members plans summer stocking of Clifty and Flatrock streams with 15 000 channel catfish from U S and state hatcheries 9 000 crappies and big mouth black bass to be sent between July and October 1926 1927 output aims for a bumper year Senator James E Watson helped secure the catfish Ed Siling secretary reports Kingston's Erle Hamilton chairs the Decatur county group and urges adherence to game laws and sportsmanship.
Mr and Mrs George Stroup of Forest Hill announce the birth of a baby boy weighing 7 pounds on Tuesday night.
J C Glass and wife transfer one acre near Slabtown to Otto Scherschligt and wife in a $300 deal.
The Nelson Mowrey contest for English is under way at city high school with 48 contestants, the largest count in history. Next week manual training has 27 entrants and domestic science 52, totaling 127 participants across prizes to be awarded at the May 21 commencement.
Two state wardens arrested Clyde Logan at the Big Four reservoir after finding an undersized bass of 10 inches in his possession. He pled guilty before Squire A. S. Creath and was fined $1 with costs totaling $14.75. Wardens will continue searches for violators through the end of the bass season next Thursday April 30.
Forty some children from the S. O. O. F. Home were guests of the Shelbyville Odd Fellows last night. They traveled by L. & C. traction, arrived at 5:10, and gathered at the I. C. O. F. hall for a banquet and a lively program led by James Creech with performances by C. E. Travis, Will Ehrhardt, and R. C. Kanouse.
Mrs Mary E Martin 77 widow of John Martin died this afternoon at her son Clarence Martins home five miles west of the city She was born in Henry county Kentucky in July 1847 Surviving are two sons Elmer and Clarence two sisters Alice Foster Westport Sarah Kelley Kentucky and two brothers Henry Sutton Westport Thomas Sutton Kentucky Short funeral services will be held at the residence Saturday at 1:00 pm followed by services at Liberty Baptist church Rev S G Gordon officiating Burial in Letts cemetery
Chief Hugh Flint Sheriff Otis Maddux Prosecutor John Holcomb and Deputy Chesley Boi court rushed to the county’s southern hills on a moonshine tip but found no liquor or still. Officers warned a raid could occur there soon after returning to town at noon.
In a meeting at the Licking barber shop last night Frank Loyd was named manager of the Woodmen home team to replace Claude Bruner who led the club last year. A practice session is set for next Sunday at Littell park and the colored A. C. team opens the season here on Sunday May 3. Local fans are urged to back the new manager and team.
Mr and Mrs Frank Catt of Rushville will leave this week for Florida to take up residence there. Mr Catt had charge of Lake McCoy last year and both are well known locally.
Mrs Harriet Thornburg 73 and her grandson Ralph Edward spent winter in Fort Lauderdale Florida. She fell downstairs Tuesday broke her hip and was taken to hospital. Recovery may take about two months. Thornburg sister of C D Tillson of this city.
Eight year old Paul Bergin of Brookville suffered a skull fracture when he fell from a moving automobile near Harrison Ohio. He was taken to Bethesda Hospital in Cincinnati for treatment after the head struck concrete. X rays showed a base of brain fracture as the Bergin family was returning home from Cincinnati.
Mr and Mrs U S Holdcraft will move to Wheeling West Virginia in a few days where Mr Holdcraft will run a barber shop in a hotel managed by Curtis Elkins a former Greensburg man They came from East Enterprise ten years ago and were active in the Baptist Sunday school orchestra and local church.
Two men and a woman are jailed in Columbus charged with contributing to the delinquency of a 14 year old school girl. They are Lawrence Misner 18 Clifford Misner 24 and Florence Tull Siste 30. Clifford Misner was arrested Tuesday near Alert.
Roy C. Gosh Yranouse, Greensburg entertainer, impersonated an old farmer then an old maid sister to draw laughs at Shelby. Local color readings drew a big hit as Will C. Ehrhardt of the Indiana Odd Fellows spoke briefly and the orchestra played to close the evening.
Platt's Corner Bill Yeager has been trading cars lately. Lena Holcomb and her daughter Margaret Dorothy returned from Indianapolis after visiting Madge Harding who is ill. Mort Nev visits from Kentucky. Anna Becker spent Sunday with her parents. Elmer Smiths visited Ed Smith and Greensburg. Ollie Blauvelt family and J D Blauvelt visited Charles Blauvelt. Bertie Colson returned from Washington. Jim Cruiser plastering John Norwald's house near Westport.
Dr. C. M. Beall and wife of Clarksburn, visiting their daughter who teaches domestic science near Boston, started for home Tuesday by motor. In a note to the News Dr. Beall says we are leaving Boston for the best state in the Union. Ground was frozen hard here this morning.
Miss Lillian Wood a student nurse at Methodist hospital Indianapolis spent the weekend visiting her parents Dr and Mrs Charles Wood in Westport.
A set of probate and court updates notes petitions to determine inheritance tax for Mary E Marshall and final reports filed in her estate. I O Harrison final report and May hearing dates. James Wood trusteeship report approved. Various court actions include lawsuits between George Bruce and Sandy Lewis and Lesh Paper Company versus Greensburg Democrat Publishing. A State of Indiana case against John R Tresler on appeal, a justice court fine, and a Jay County Savings and Loan matter dismissed at plaintiff's cost.
Morton Pugh a Big Four telegraph operator died in a Kansas City hospital from heart disease. He was 62 and left behind his brother Benjamin Pugh in St Paul. Born in St Paul he worked for the Big Four in town and Chicago before moving to Kansas City. Funeral services were held at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Richard Lee with interment at Paul Hill Cemetery.
County Superintendent Crawley had a busy week amid county school closings. He is sued over about 150 eighth grade diplomas to be presented when schools close next week. The first high school commencement is set for Tuesday night at Burney.
Goldie Bryant receives a divorce from Roy Bryant with child custody to the plaintiff and a two year prohibition on remarrying. Costs taxed against the plaintiff. Fannie Baylis vs Quincy Baylis orders six dollars weekly support into court. Lucy Lee vs William Lee ordered five dollars weekly for plaintiff and children. Tug W. Smith vs Huet G. Bielby damages sought at twenty five thousand dollars. deposition of Dr. E A Cline and David Green published. Case venued from Ripley county. George Bruce vs Sandy Lewis on note, plaintiff files denial. Florence Engle will personal property appraisement approved.
A license to wed was issued to Floyd McGee and Opal Logan, both residents of Greensburg, according to the records. The couple plans to marry in Greensburg as the license procession proceeds.
Fanny Bayless sues Quincy Bayless for divorce claiming cruel treatment and non support. She says he earns 50 dollars a week and asks 20 dollars weekly for herself and four children Henry 19 Letty 16 Mable 12 and Mavis 10. Married May 1905 separated March 1925. Also Charles M Hamilton sues T E Day on a 200 dollar note given in June 1924.
Greensburg chamber meeting last night endorsed local buying and a home market, but rejected erecting advertising traffic posts at each public square corner citing lack of value and potential hazards. Committee to push permanent secretary and possible retail credit bureau discussed. peddler license rates eyed for city council.
Mrs. Adelaide Peter who won a divorce from John J. Peter in Jackson circuit court on January 6 reportedly wed Edward S. Caldwell, brother in law to Mr. Peter, days after the decree. Caldwell, named as beneficiary in his will, reportedly left an estate valued between 500000 and 1000000. The couple traveled to Mobile after the marriage. Caldwell died April 12 in Covington Louisiana with his wife at his side.
In Ripley county suit, Wes ley J. Kitner seeks to quiet title against Charles Labolt in Decatur circuit court. The defendant today filed an answer denying the plaintiff's allegations.
Mrs. Richard Russell and her daughter Marie returned to Chicago after accompanying the body of her husband and father for burial. They stayed with sister Mrs. Hugh Wickens and, with cousin Miss Caroline Skeen, plan to sell their Chicago home and move back here. Hugh Wickens will go to Chicago to assist with the property sale.
Ben Goldsmith, recently moved from this county to North Vernon, received a $100 fine and 30 day sentence from Mayor Webster for liquor law violations. He and his son were arrested after officers raided the Wilson farm west of North Vernon, seizing three gallons of moonshine and a still part. The son was released. Goldsmith previously faced Decatur county charges for selling intoxicating liquor.
Republican County Chairman Jackson announced the inspector roster for the May 5 city primary. ward assignments include John Redington in First ward, Ed Siling and George O Barnard in Second ward, George Templeton in Third ward, William McCutle in Third ward, and Ira Rigby in Fourth ward. Clerks and sheriffs to be announced later.
Miss Bernadine Schoettmer and Lawrence H. Vogel were married at Millhousen Catholic Church in a single ring ceremony performed by Rev. Urick. Attendant Catherine Schroer wore shell pink silk and a bouquet of pink carnations. Best man John Schoettmer. The couple planned a honeymoon and will reside in a West Fourth Street cottage.
Mr and Mrs Louis Herbert of west of town are the proud parents of a fine 70 pound baby boy born Monday. He has been named Charles Calvin. Mother and babe are doing nicely.
The Prudential Insurance Co. of America sues Pearl M Ayres Albert Ayres and others to foreclose a mortgage on county real estate. Richard Breune known as Dick, appointed manager of the automobile license department by Secretary of State Schortemeier, is noted locally for his qualifications and family ties near Burney. He is praised as a diligent state employee and party loyalist.
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