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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

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Governor Silent On Indiana Senate Appointment

Indianapolis October 19 Governor Jackson kept quiet as Republican factions press for a decision on who will fill the late Samuel M Ralstons senate seat Conjecture centers on Albert J Beveridge with Beveridge supporters meeting with the governor while Van Orman and Bev eridge backers vie for the job The Indiana Star printed letters urging Beveridge from Greensburg citizens and the talk centers on party unity and the potential for a Beveridge Watson alliance

United Press Indianapolis Jackson Senate Samuel M. Ralston van Orman Evansville Albert J. Beveridge United States Ralston Beveridge Arthur Robinson Marionunty Republican National Organization Everett Sanders Coolidge Sanders Postmaster General New Fred Gause Supreme Court Warren Fairbanks Arch Graham South Bend Watson Indiana Indianapolis Star

Burney Ka''r a Huge Success at Local School Night

Saturday night at the ney school drew five hundred attendees to a program and side shows. Refreshments raised a nice sum to benefit the school.

the Ney School

Paul Freeland Returns to Sellersburg After Weekend Visit

Paul Freeland has returned to Sellersburg where he is employed after spending the weekend with relatives and friends in this city and Newpoint.

Paul Freeland Sellersburg Newpoint

Three Funerals Held Here at the Same Hour

Three funerals were held in Greensburg this afternoon at 2 oclock. Malcolm L Bruner 29 was mourned at C E Sturgis home 221 East Washington. Henry C Snell 77 was laid to rest at 602 West North and John M Craig 74 at 624 North Franklin Street.

Greensburg Malcolm L. Bruner East Washington Henry C. Snell West North John M. Craig North Franklin Street

St Paul Holds County Service

The St Paul Christian church hosted the fourth Sunday night service sponsored by the county missionary society. Rev James H Welsh delivered a sermon on What It Takes to Be a Christian. About sixty congregants attended, with visitors from Milford and Newpoint. Rev Richard O Lee presided, Mrs Lee sang, Will V Erdmann performed two cello pieces with C F Clifton and Miss Lela Harrell. Next Sunday's meeting moves to Westport Church.

St. Paul Christian Church The County Missionary Society James H. Welsh

Intoxication Hearings Postponed For Brown and Sneed

The Vernon Brown and Perry Sneed public intoxication case in City Court, originally set for Oct 14, has been postponed again due to illness of a witness. The pair were arrested at Allen's Amuse U park.

Vernon Brown Perry Sneed Brown Sneed Allen’s Amuse-U Park

Dedicated Church Dedication At Center Square

Rev. B. L. Allen of Indianapolis visited Center Square in Switzerland county to dedicate two Christian churches remodeled at a cost of 3000 dollars. All funds were raised locally. He spoke at three services and was quite hoarse afterward.

B. L. Allen Indianapolis Center Square Switzerland County

Ford Burned After Upset

A Ford touring car driven by Earl McGee son of Mr and Mrs James O McGee Route 5 was destroyed by fire after an accident one mile west of Batesville on state road 58 at 10 Saturday night. McGee and Cortes Tonyes Miss Gladys Dunn and Eth el Brinkmier escaped serious injury when the car skidded crossing a pile of stone and overturned. Gasoline leaking from a torn tank set the car ablaze and despite hours of effort the flames could not be fully extinguished.

McGee Cortes ‘Tonyes Gladys Dunn Ethel Brinkmier Batesville

More Awards In Club Work At Poultry Show

County Agent G C Standley announced additional awards from the boys and girls club work poultry show held Sept 26. Stella Scheidler of Millhousen won third prize 100 dollars. Thelma Mark of Adams captured first prize in record book work with a setting of White Rock eggs and a one dollar premium. Helen Wenning of Millhousen won second prize two dollars. Myrtle Zeigler, deemed county champion in girls club work, earned a free trip to the 1926 state fair school. Plans for another record book award class for next year are under way.

G. C. Standley Stella Scheidler Millhousen Thelma ‘Mark Near ‘Adams John Zeigler Helen Wenning Myrtle Zeigler State Fair School

Shelbyville youth cleared in tire theft case

Muriel Denny a 19 year old from Shelbyville pleaded not guilty after arrest on a tire and rim theft charge. The investigation showed he was not connected and the charge was dismissed with Emmett Bruner acting as his attorney.

Muriel Denny Shelbyville Tire Rim Henry Denny Livy Tremain DeArmond Hotel Jenkins Denny Emmett Bruner

Mellon urges limited tax cuts under new revenue law

Secretary Mellon tells the House Ways and Means Committee that the 1926 surplus nears 290 million and 1927 should stay within 250 to 300 million as a safe tax reduction target. He backs lowering the top surtax to 20 percent, repealing estate and gift taxes, and seeks tax reform over broad cuts. He opposes wiping out taxes on incomes under 5,000 and argues lower taxes for low earners do not raise revenue.

Unitéa Press Washington Secretary of the Treasury Mellon House Ways and Means Committee New Revenue Law Treasury

Indiana Republican Editors Invite Coolidge for January Meeting

In Indianapolis on October 19 the Indiana Republican Editorial Association prepared to invite President Coolidge to address the mid winter gathering in January.

United Press Indianapolis Indiana Republican Editorial Association Today Coolidge Association

Heath Rites Held After Rushville Death

The body of Charles Heath, who died in Rushville, was brought to town this morning for burial in South Park cemetery. Funeral services were conducted at the Rushville home yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock.

Charles Heath Rushville South Park Cemetery

First Snow of Season Brightens Day

The first snow of the season fell Monday October 19 with flurries around 2 pm and lingering clouds signaling colder weather ahead. authorities say an old-fashioned snowstorm is not impossible.

Community Groups Schedule Happenings Tonight

Rotary Club Odd Fellows Haymakers and American Legion gather tonight as Strand Theatre K P Theatre host events. Local venues showcase gatherings and performances across town for members and the public.

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

Weather outlook: fair tonight and Tuesday

Generally fair conditions. freezing temperatures tonight. Not very cold Tuesday afternoon with milder air.

Absentee Voting Window Extended for City Election

Absentee ballots may be cast in person starting Saturday Oct 24 with applications due by Oct 31 to City Clerk Walter Crisler. Ballots may be cast until the election eve Oct 2 before the city clerk or a notary public. Officials report several ballots mailed, with about seventy issued so far.

Election Board Walter Crisler

Indiana court dismisses Morgan case and closings noted

Circuit Court records show the state case of Indiana v Walter J Morgan dismissed on prosecuting attorney motion after wife matters were settled. Administrators Denham and Bowen filed inventories for Denham and Bowen estates. Mortgage foreclosures and various demurrers and replies noted with judgments including 377.07 to Cleveland Tractor Co. on Day suit.

Indiana Walter J. Morgan Charley Denham Benjamin Denham John W. Bowen Mary Elizabeth Bowen Union Trust Co Alex Porter Maude K. Johnston

Warns Against Money Orders Targeted in Cartersville Case

Local businessmen warned by Chief of Police Wilson to scrutinize postal money orders from the Cartersville Montana post office and refuse cashing those numbered 6831 to 7000. The stolen notes have circulated. H. C. Hill, 35 to 40, is the suspect, often with a female companion. they operate mainly on Saturdays and holidays.

Wilson Cartersville Mont H. C. Hill

U S Official and Wife Landing in Shelbyville

Mr and Mrs Ezra Lawton of Sydney Australia arrive as guests of Mr and Mrs Enos Porter at Shelbyville tomorrow. Lawton serves as U S consul in Sydney and Mrs Lawton, formerly Miss Mary Porter of Greensburg, is visiting her Melbourne aligned relatives.

Ezra Lawton Sydney Australia Enos Porter Shelbyville Samuel L. Jackson Lawson U. S Lawton Mary Porter Greensburg

Tremain to Speak on Our Immigrants at Rotary

Lee Tremain of Tremain & Turner will address the Rotary Club at the weekly luncheon tonight. He plans a talk titled Our Immigrants outlining issues facing newcomers and their impact.

Lee Tremain Rotary of Tremain & Turner Rotary Club

Shelbyville Masons Celebrate Centennial Event

Shelby lodge No. 28 F. and A. M. marks 100 years in Shelbyville with a centennial observance at 7 30 PM inviting all Masons and their families to attend.

Shelbyville Masons Shelby Lodge No. 28 Shelbyville

Funeral for Mrs. Lynn Held Sunday Afternoon

The body of Mrs. Emma Lynn who died in Indianapolis Friday night was brought here by Rankin and Oliver for a brief service at the funeral parlor Sunday at 2 pm. She was 72. The body was later sent by train to Corinth Kentucky for burial.

Emma Lynn Indianapolis Rankin and Oliver Corinth Kentucky Lynn

Knights of Columbus Initiation Concludes in Brookville

One hundred candidates receive first, second, and third degrees at Brookville as Greensburg and other county members attend. J J Donovan of Ludlow, Ky, led exemplification. a banquet followed with toastmaster Anthony Schuchte of Rushville. Speakers included Timothy Galvin and Judge Dixon. Lawrenceburg vocal and instrumental acts impressed attendees.

Greensburg J. J. Donovan Ludlow Kentucky Tipton and Muncie K. of C. Hall Daughters of Isabella Anthony Schuchte Rushville Timothy Galvin Hammond Dixon Cincinnati E. G. Harry Lawrenceburg William Nappert Lawrenceburg Council Brookville Orchestra Broo Council

Adams Church Holds Rally

Adams Baptist Sunday school held a rally with 184 in attendance and $8.71 in offerings. Music by Violet Davis, a recitation by Orville Lee Martin, solos by Bernelle Tanner and Edith Lines, and talks by William Zetterberg on Evolution. Benediction closed the service.

Adams Baptist Sunday School Violet Davis America Lord’s Prayer Oliver Mar Orville Lee Martin Bernelle Tanner Stanley McHenry Mildred Vansickle Gail McHenry Irene Jewett William Zetterberg A. F. Eubank Edith Lines Latvina Wright Georgia Reiger

Bar Association President Injured While Golfing

Thomas E. Davidson president of the Decatur County Bar Association suffered a sprained ankle after slipping on a golf course in St. Louis. He returned home from the trip and was reported to be recovering.

Thomas E. Davidson Decatur County Bar Association St. Louis

Stenographer Resigns to Join Indianapolis Firm

Miss Alma Clemons resigns as stenographer at Tremain and Turner to accept a position in Indianapolis. She is succeeded by Miss Katherine McKee, formerly stenographer for John H. Parker.

Alma Clemons Tremain & Turner Indianapolis Clemons Katherine McKee John H. Parker

Dr Hubbard outlines Christian Science healing themes

A large audience heard Dr Walton Hibbard discuss Christian Science and its healing approach. He described healing through divine law, Mary Baker Eddy’s life, and the Bible’s emphasis on God’s power to heal, citing Jesus’ mandate to heal and preach.

Walton Hibbard The First, Church of Christ, Seie Boston Mass Ian Science Clarence Donnell Hubbard Dr. Hubbard God Mary Baker Eddy Mrs. Eddy New England Kingdom of Heaven

Electric Sign Shown in Window

The Pard & Sutton factory on West Main Street displayed a sample of their electric sign work in the Daily News window on Saturday. Passers-by commented on the sign.

West Main Street Pard & Sutton Daily News

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Senator Ralston Burney Ka C. E. Stur Wesport O.F D. of R I. O O. F Decatur County Westport John D Walker Westport Lodge Westport Rebekahs Westport Odd Fellows and Nebekahs Decatur Lodge No. 103 Adams Lodge Clarksburg ST. Paul Crowded House Ford Earl McGee Earl Sunday School Report Baptist Adams M. E Burney M. E Adams Baptist Posal Heath Rites Circuit Court U.S Mrs. Lynn Brookville Knights of Columbus Adams Church Will Zetterberg Tin Bar Assn Mother Church
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