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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1925

Page

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Pirates Pepper Four Pitchers for Victory in World Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Senators 6 to 3 at Griffith Stadium to take their first win of the series. Vic Aldridge earned his second win as the Pirates tallied 13 hits off four Washington hurlers. Joe Harris launched a long homer in the fourth. Carey suffered a wind knock on a slide into second and left the field briefly before resuming.

Henry L. Farrell United Press Griffith Stadium Washington, D. C Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Washington Senators Ian Coveleskie Polo Corsairs Prrtes Washington Vic Aldridge Ballow Zachary Marberry Joe Harris Ruel Bluege Aldridge Carey Coveleskie Cuyler Stanley Harris Barnhart Peck Moore Goslin J. Harris Traynor Wright S. Harris Rice McInnis

Pittsburg and Washington Tie Amid Eventful Baseball Inning

The game features a tense seventh with Traynor walking the bases loaded and Barnhart tracking fly balls. Washington answers in the bottom with Rice and Goslin driving in runs while Coveleskie, Lebold, and others hold firm on the mound.

Suit Filed Over Property Reconveyance in City

Henry L. Oliger guardian of Michael Conner sues Mary E. Conner and others to reconvey property or set aside a deed alleging the ward deeded to his wife under estrangement and that the property rightfully belongs to the guardian. William A. Watson sues Schuyler Colfax Memorial Commission and Rebekah Assembly for 300 on a contract for plumbing the Colfax memorial. Elwood Macey of Newcastle claims 8000 against the estate of Emily A. Morris on a note dated Sept 12 1922 and payable at death, filed in Rush circuit court and moved on change of venue.

Henry L. Oliger Michael Conner Mary E. Conner William A. Watson Schuyler Colfax Memorial Commission Rebekah Assembly Watson New Colfax Elwood Macey Newcastle Emily A. Morris Rush

Allege Alienation Suit Glassed Against Fred Applegate

Ed B Wiley files a $10 000 damages suit claiming Fred Applegate visited his wife while he was away and at times unknown. The alleged visits increased and caused the wife to cease loving the plaintiff and their 12 year old child. A divorce suit by Leona Wiley against Ed Wiley follows, alleging separation and failure to provide necessities since their September 1912 marriage.

Ed B. Wiley Fred Applegate Applegate Leona Wiley Ed Wiley

Marriage Licenses Granted in Millhousen and Greensburg

Marriage licenses were issued to George J. Hessler of Millhousen and Florence Reis of Millhousen, and to Roy W. Smith of Greensburg and Clauda Gray son of Westport.

George J. Hessler Millhousen Florence Reis Roy W. Smith Greensburg Clauda Grayson Westport

Pirates and Senators Score by Innings

Baseball score line shows Pirates 6 to Senators 3 with innings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9. Pirates lead 2 0 2 and 0 0 0 by inning. key hits not listed, final tally RHE 6 130.

Rain Does Not Deter Fans Watching World Series in Washington

In Washington rain fell steadily during today’s World Series game but a small group of fans still gathered outside the News office to follow play-by-play telegraph returns. They reported clear updates despite the bad weather.

Washington

Greensburg News backs seed corn exhibit with prizes

The Decatur County Corn Growers Association voted five dollars for additional premiums and the Greensburg News pledged support for the coming seed corn exhibit. Members expected Indiana's greatest snowing of seed corn this year and urged all with prizeworthy ears to join, promising attractive awards and a stronger annual show.

Greensburg News Decatur County Corn Growers’ Association Indiana

Rally Day At Local Churches Draws Large Crowds

Rally Day at the Methodist and Baptist Sunday schools drew over one thousand attendees with more than $87 collected. The Baptists led in attendance at 580 with a $33 offering, while the Methodists had 548 present and $40.53 raised. The men’s class taught by Rev. J. H. Morton saw 91 attendees.

Baptist Baptists J. H. Morton

Death Claims Adams Resident Andrew S. Johnson

Andrew S. Johnson 71 long time Adams resident died at 6 am after years of illness. Born Oct 20 1854 in Decatur county he was the son of Thomas Johnson and Clarinda Pierce Johnson. Survived by widow Emma Johnson a son Thomas Johnson two daughters Mrs Mary Green of Adams and Mrs Edna Jackson of Greensburg. Funeral at Adams Baptist church Tuesday at 2 pm Rev I B Morgan officiating. Burial Mt Hebron Cemetery.

Andrew S. Johnson Adams Decatur County Thomas Clarinda (Pierce) Johnson Emma Johnson Thomas Johnson Mary Green Edna Jackson Greensburg Adams Baptists Church Rev I. B. Morgan Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Funeral for Bessie Starks Held at Newpoint Church

The funeral of Bessie Starks daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Starks occurred Sunday afternoon at 2 in the Christian church at Newpoint with Rev James H Welsh presiding. Burial followed at Rossburg.

Bessie Starks Howard Starks Christian Church Newpoint James H. Welsh Rossburg

Y Contest Opens Tomorrow for Men Canvass

The notice states that the Y contest will open tomorrow and calls for men to canvass the area. No additional details are provided in the readable text.

Y M C A Greensburg to Launch Membership Drive

The Indiana Young Men's Christian Association opens its Greensburg unit canvass Tuesday with forty business and professional leaders ready to aid. A noon banquet will feature State Secretary C A Terebaugh as the drive aims for 200 new memberships and a total of 600.

Diana Young Men’s Christian Association C. A. Terebaugh Greensburg

Windows prize list for Greensburg farm festival

Ten dollars in gold, coal, and gallons of Silver Flash gasoline are prizes offered by the festival committee for best decorated merchant windows during the Greensburg farm festival on October 23 and 24. The committee urges merchants to feature farm products in attractive displays.

Greensburg

Death Notice for William Davis of Nebraska

Word reaches G. C. Clippinger of the death of his uncle William Davis in Nebraska. Davis, about 65, was in good health when he visited his nephew four months ago.

G. C. Clippinger William Davis Nebraska Davis

Dirty Licenses To Bring Arrest

Indianapolis motor police chief Robert T. Humes warns that after October 23 any driver whose license plate is obliterated by dirt oil or mud will be arrested. The rule targets vehicles with unreadable plates to curb tax and traffic violations.

United Press Indianapolis Robert T. Humes State Motor Police

Shelbyville Nationals Rally Ends 8 7 Victory

In a cold Littell park game yesterday Shelbyville Nationals defeated Lawrenceburg of the K I O league 8 to 7 in the ninth inning. Kelley delivered the key two bagger with one on to drive in the winning run after Ferrell pitched for Lawrenceburg and Reno for Shelbyville.

Tionals Lawrenceburg Littell Park Kelley Shelby Hick” Ferrell Shelbyville Goetz Birch Dale Leaty Trefy Gaulema Hansing Reno

R. J. Duke to Address Rotary Club on Boys Work

R. J. Duke, boys' secretary of the Indiana State Y M C A, will address the Ro tary Club at the Y M C A tonight. He will discuss boys work and his role in Hi club growth and Camp Bedford, highlighting collaboration with other agencies. The talk aims to aid Rotary's focus on youths and better interests.

R. J. Duke Indiana State Young Men’s Christian Association Rotary Club Mr. Duke Indiana Camp Bedford

Vernon Walters heads to National Dairy Show in Indianapolis

Champion dairy exhibitor Vernon Walters leaves Vernon this morning for Indianapolis to attend the National Dairy Show. He earned the trip for outstanding club work during the past year, with travel expenses provided by Schlossers' Bros. Creamery Company.

Vernon Walters Indianapolis Walters Schlossers’ Bros. Creamery Company

Happenings Tonight At Local Clubs And Theatres

American Legion Auxiliary Rotary Club Odd Fellows Haymakers Strand Theatre K of P Theatre are listed with tonight’s events. Community groups host meetings and performances at local venues, suggesting an active civic and cultural scene.

American Legion Auxiliary Rotary Club Odd Fellows Haymakers Strand Theatre K. of P. Theatre

Weather outlook shows cloudy night and Tuesday rain likely

Mostly cloudy conditions persist tonight and Tuesday with occasional rain possible. Temperatures remain steady across the period.

Festival exhibits call for entries on Oct 22 to 24

Exhibits for the fall farm festival on the public square October 23 and 24 must be entered by the committees from Thursday morning October 22 until 11 oclock Friday morning. Entries will be placed by noon October 23 and a person will be at each tent to receive entries on Thursday and Friday. Location of displays to be announced later.

Corn Growers Prepare for December Exhibits

Decatur County Corn Growers' Association plans the annual corn and poultry exhibitions for December. A special premium list is being prepared and classes chosen. Purdue extension bureau will assist next week with five acre plots. Committee members include A. We. McCracken G. O. Standley and Ray mond Porter.

Decatur County Corn Growers’ Association Purdue Extension Bureau G. O. Standley A. We. McCracken Raymond Porter

Former Greensburg resident Charlotte Kennedy dies in Johnson City

Charlotte Kennedy formerly of Greensburg pass away in Johnson City Tennessee at 79. Born in Decatur County she married James Kennedy and lived on the Madison road farm. Survived by son Charles Evans two brothers George and Theodore, sister Lizzie Palmer, a daughter Carrie Evans died in 1916, a son Simeon Kennedy and two grandchildren Wilbur Kennedy Jr. and Mrs. Harry Bain. Burial planned in Johnson City where she resided since leaving Greensburg.

Charles B. Evans Wilbur Kennedy Johnson City Tenn Charlotte Kennedy Charlotte Jones Decatur County James Kennedy Madison Road Greensburg Kennedy George Jones Theodore Jones Columbus Lizzie Palmer Anderson Carrie Evans Simeon Kennedy Harry Bainbridge Wilbur Kennedy Jr

Senator Samuel Ralston in Grave Illness

Indianapo lis Oct. 12 The condition of Senator Samuel M Ralston ill with Brights disease has taken a turn for the worse The situation is described as very grave by a source close to his family Dr John Cunningham his physician was to issue a statement later in the day Ralston has been ill since his return from Washington last spring

United Press Indianapolis Samuel M. Ralston Bright John Cunningham Ralston Washington

State May Seek Death For Three In Oberholtzer Murder Trial

In Noblesville Indiana on October 12 prosecutors signaled the state may seek the death penalty for D C Stephenson Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry in the Madge Oberholtzer murder case juror questioning proceeded rapidly with two potential exemptions for death penalty opposition. Stephenson appeared confident and posed for photos as the process moved toward selecting a jury likely by Tuesday. Ralph Kane deputy prosecutor anticipated a four to five day presentation of the state's case with wary jurors and witnesses ready. George Oberholtzer father of the victim watched from the courtroom as the trial neared.

United Press Noblesville Ind D. C Stephenson Kane Remy Marion County Indianapolis Chicago George Oberholtzer

Indiana Ku Klux Klan leader Stephenson on murder trial

D C Stephenson once led about 400000 Klansmen in Indiana and faces a murder charge in the death of Madge Oberholtzer after she was poisoned on a train ride from Indianapolis. Earl Klinck and Earl Gentry, allies in his Klan activities, share the indictment. The case stems from Oberholtzer’s April death in Hammond following abduction and assault.

Noblesville Ind D. C Stephenson

Taxes Paid Rush In County Installment

County Treasurer C. B. Evans reports only 35,955.54 dollars of the November tax installment paid by Saturday night, less than 9 percent of the total. About 375,000 dollars remains due in 18 days, averaging over 20,000 dollars per day.

C. B. Evans

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Pirates Ries Burgh Earl Smith Ossie Smith Tsburgh Ac Myler C. Aldridge Lion Berry Ininth Seco Pittsburg MelInnis Pitts Henry Oliger Ward Circuit Court Rhe Corn Growers’ Association Methodist Trevebaugh The Ness Ferrell Shelbyville Na Schafer Osborne Hoffman Geary Ryle Morris Magness Broft Sunday School Report Presbyterian St. Paul M. Ge St. Paul Christian County Association Sen. Ralston D. C. Ste Phenson Oberholtzer
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