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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
4
Greensburg Indiana weekly paper lists address at Main and Broadway and contact number 1402. Subscription rates shown: 2.00 per year in Indiana and 2.50 per year outside Indiana. Indicates association with American Press Assn New York.
Frost damaged flowers and exposed plants though crops largely withstood the cold. A 34 degree reading at the water works misrepresented the temperature, which likely dropped to 32. Ice over a quarter inch formed as north winds followed drizzle. Nights clear and frost intensified, with some roofs showing snow-like frost.
Chicago and eleven mid western states faced the coldest October in 19 years with sleet snow and rain as a northwest gale moved through. Temperatures fell to 30 in Chicago and may thaw by afternoon improving fields crusted with frozen mud. Farmers warn ongoing rains hinder winter wheat seeding and could affect crop start.
The Agriculture Department projects 1925 corn at 2.918 billion bushels from an Oct 1 condition of 76.2 percent of normal, up from Sept 1 and above 1924. Spring wheat 282 million, oats 1.407 billion, barley 227 million, rye 52 million. Hay 85.7 million tons, wild hay 12.4 million tons, with 1924 figures listed for comparison.
Clinton township farmers held a meeting featuring local musical readings and talks by G. O. Standley about the Indiana dairy show and M. M. Elliott on farm federation benefits. Elliott announced a membership campaign planned for the last week in November.
Ida M Lanham transfers property on East Main to John M Reding ton for one dollar.
The Meier Electric and Machine Company of Indianapolis filed yesterday in Bartholomew circuit court a suit against the Hope Light and Power Company to foreclose a mechanic's lien for 12 000. The case seeks payment for electrical work and machinery provided in a project.
Andrew Newton Phillipy 72 longtime Hartsville resident and former blacksmith dies after long illness. Survived by second wife Gertrie, son Dr. Phillipy of Anderson, daughter Mildred, granddaughter Mrs. Loyd of Indianapolis, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Sunday at 2 p m in Hartsville M E church with Rev. E E Young officiating.
Greensburg and Decatur county schools will close Thursday and Friday October 22 and 23 as teachers attend the 74th annual Indiana State Teachers Association convention in Indianapolis. About fifteen thousand teachers are expected. speakers include Walter Lipman Albert Edward Wiggam Dr S Parkes Cadman Edwin Holt Hughes Otis Caldwell Clyde B Moore E H Lindsey W P Dearing Benjamin J Burris William Dudley Foulke.
Ward from County Recorder Harry L. Black reports progress after two weeks rest cure. He is in bed by physician order as swelling and knee soreness improve and air has left the knee.
A marriage license was issued today in the county clerk’s office to George John Hessler a bridge contractor and Flora Reis both of Mithousen.
Frank M Swails et al sue Bernard Swails in a petition seeking sale of real estate and partition. In Cochran vs Agnes Gilmour estate Judge Rufus Hinshaw sustained a change of venue and sent the case to Bartholomew county.
A transfer is recorded from M. Ewing to Ian L. Woodward for property located in the Commercial Club Addition valued at $400.
Mr and Mrs Ben Ross and their three children were injured when their car struck a bridge abutment near Dr Gilchrist farm four miles north of Knightstown on the Ft Wayne road about 10 this morning. The impact moved the abutment three feet. The family received first aid from Dr H S McKee and were later taken home.
C. M. Edmondson died at Memorial hospital at 6 30 Friday evening aged 52. He leaves father Felix Edmondson daughter Leona step son Charles McLaughlin sisters Mrs Henry Martin and Mrs Charles Latimer brothers James Talb and Roy Edmondson. Funeral at sister Mrs Henry Martin 128 South East street Monday 10 am. Burial in South Park.
Rose Marie Klene and Raymond Tumilty were married in a 6:00 am ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church. Rev P J Schneider officiated as family attended. The couple will live at 606 North East Street after October 12.
Vernon Brown was arrested by Night Patrolman Spillman this morning on public intoxication following a Sunday night auto accident west of town that seriously injured two people. He pled guilty at arraignment before Mayor Jenkins and was released on a $100 bond for appearance on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Dennis Wilson aged 63 died Monday at his home in Kankakee Illinois. He formerly lived in St Paul and was well known in that community. Funeral services to be held Thursday at 10 am at St Paul Methodist Episcopal church with Rev W C Watkins officiating. Burial in Ogden cemetery. He leaves a widow two sons Dr E G Wilson and Frank of Kankakee and one brother Matt of Indianapolis. He was son of Green Wilson and born in Waldron.
Property transfer recorded with equalization in Missouri. Wilton transfers property in the city to Nicholas Stu dor for eight hundred dollars.
John M. Redington and his wife transfer ownership of city property to Flora A. Walker in a recorded deed. The transaction involves a single parcel valued at three dollars.
Dr Frank G Hackleman 66 of Rushville died Thursday night and was buried this afternoon He was born in Rush county son of Oliver Hackleman He married Mary Henley in 1887 she died in 1918 They had two sons Ward and Ralph of Indianapolis His second wife Anna Cox survives He was a Methodist church member a Scottish Rite Mason Shriner and a K of P He was a nephew of Gen Pleasant A Hackleman noted Hoosier jurist and soldier.
About 500 people from Rush, Shelby and Decatur counties attended the tri county district meeting at the I O O F hall in Adams. Five candidates received the first degree by the Rushville lodge team, with Adams lodge members substituting after a minor car accident. Adams lodge hosted a banquet to finish the afternoon program.
Elizabeth Darnell Nation 72 died at 5:00 a.m. at East North Street home after a long illness. Funeral at Sandusky Methodist Church Friday 10:30 a.m. Rev. J W Turner with assistants. Burial in Layton Cemetery. Survived by 3 sons Otis Ed Gilbert Nation. 6 daughters. 14 grandchildren. 4 sisters. 2 brothers. Born Dec 11 1853 Frankfort Kentucky. Married Oct 8 51 years ago.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Donnell and children plan a winter in Florida starting about Oct 15 with Gladys and Vinson of near Kingston joining them in St Petersburg. Mr and Mrs Jason B Smith, parents of Mrs Donnell, will accompany them home. The Smiths own property in Florida and have spent several winters in St Petersburg.
A letter to John L Turner from Roy and Leo Wonn lauds the Y M C A nationwide network. It notes timely encouragement for the upcoming membership drive and describes courteous reception at Y M C A branches from coast to coast, including Denver where staff arranged a transfer membership and provided rooms and work.
Indy authorities set an $8000 bond for 20 year old Norwell Lisher of Morristown on a Mann Act charge for allegedly taking three Morristown girls to Eaton Ohio. He posted bond and was released.
Indiana moves to reorganize the federal prohibition enforcement department with changes set for Monday. All personnel not receiving appointments will be dropped from the force on October 15.
Clay Alexander 63 of Burney, a longtime livestock dealer and business man, died at 1 a m after a period of illness. He was born near Burney June 8 1862, married Mollie Elliott in 1889 and leaves a widow, sister and brother. Funeral Monday at 2 pm in the Baptist church with Milford cemetery burial.
Trustees of the hospital fund from Louisa D MecLaughlin estate filed their report and resignation which was accepted. The will provided for a 2000 dollar fund whose earnings were for the hospital. County commissioners were named trustees. mismanagement prompted transfer to hospital trustees. In Reed estate inheritance tax set at 41.94 dollars. John W Bower named administrator for Mary Elizabeth Bower estate. Court actions include Letts State Bank case with Pumphrey set to answer Oct 16 and Emma Reed case against Ruth Shriver set to answer Oct 12. Mercantile Discount Co vs J M Tucker evidence heard. motion for judgment overruled. Federal Land Bank v Billie Davis et al defendants to answer Oct 16.
C G Marshall proprietor of the National hotel pled guilty in Mayor Jenkins court to illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. He received 100 dollars fine plus 30 dollars costs totaling 130 and 60 days on the state penal farm. He was arrested Tuesday with one and a half gallons of white mule and to be taken to Pendleton this afternoon.
Mary Janice Ray ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ray of South Broadway fell ill at school yesterday afternoon while in fifth grade at the west building. She was taken home and reported this afternoon in a very serious condition with Miss Clara Bird as substitute for Miss Bessie Donnell.
Word from Mr and Mrs George Lanham and Mrs Robert Naegel reports they left Thursday for St Petersburg Florida by motor and arrived Monday feeling fine.
A line of sixteen new Florida Coast coaches rolled through the city this morning on the way to Miami Florida. A Big Four official quipped that they may be returning to Indiana with friends tired of the land of everlasting springtime.
Frank McCarty of Shelbyville and Max Marsh of G are the managers of the Drug Shop on East Washington street in Shelbyville recently purchased by Dillard McCarty from J. B. Robinson. Young Marsh is a son of the late Claude Marsh and has been connected with the store for some time.
The Adams Township Farmers' Federation met at St. Paul last evening with a large attendance. New officers chosen are President L. E. Linee Vice-president George Boling Secretary Treasurer Louis Zinser and Directors W. R. Pleak and George Hurt. Next meeting and installation set for November at Adams.
Mrs. John Monroe Elder, 66, died at her East Central avenue home after a long illness. She was born February 7, 1859 near Greensburg, daughter of William and Sarah Christy. Survived by husband, six children, two brothers Edgar and Wilbur Christy, and sister Mrs Philip Knorr. Funeral at daughter Mrs Lon Brooks home 217 North Michigan Avenue. time to be announced.
John R. MecQuigg of Cleveland Ohio was elected commander in chief of the American Legion at the seventh annual convention in Omaha on the first ballot. He defeated Edward E. Spafford of New York City and Howard P. Savage of Chicago, receiving 652 votes to 224 and 57 respectively. MecQuigg, a brigadier general in the reserve, veteran of the Spanish American War, and former World War colonel, has long led Ohio Legion efforts.
Two bee hives stolen from Clarence Beckman’s premises twelve miles south of the city were found away from the house, broken open and left in a ditch without honey. The bees were not harmed. Sheriff Maddux pursued the case seeking a bear to follow the honey trail.
Perry Sneed of four miles northwest of town was arrested by Officer Spillman for driving under the influence. He pleaded not guilty, posted 600 bond via his father, and a hearing set for Monday Oct 12. A warrant is issued for Henry Land in the liquor charge.
Election commissioners announce polling sites and inspectors for the city election to be held Tuesday. Ward by ward details include DeArmond hotel rear room with John Redington. Franklin Street address for Mrs. W. S. Cook and E. E. Doles. Orla Barnard at 545 E North St with Barnard as inspector. third ward old post office room with George Templeton and John Phillips at 615 N. Carver St with William McCune. fourth ward A P Powell Co 128 W Main St with inspector baby. A meeting of election workers is called for tonight.
Indianapolis police Captain Pred Drinkut and his wife visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Gidley on West Mair Street. He discussed law enforcement with Sheriff Maddux and spoke of a return from Ft Leavenworth where over 2 200 prisoners were housed for 1 600 capacity. He said work was scarce and as many as thirty five or forty men worked on a single small job.
Fragmentary text references a business proposition tied to Park Avenue with names and prices undecipherable. No clear events, dates, or organizations are readable to confirm specifics.
An 8 pound baby boy named Maurice Dale Rickett was born this morning to Mr and Mrs Leo Rickett on North Anderson Street.
Thomas N. Shaw transfers property in Westport to Everett E. Logan for 31000 dollars. Milton Miner transfers property in Burrey to Frank H. Oliphant for 1100 dollars.
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