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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1925

Page

2

Bruner Family Learns of Malcolm Bruner's Death in Atlanta

Albert Bruner learns his son Malcolm L Bruner 29 died in Memorial hospital Atlanta Ga from pneumonia after a four day illness. Malcolm formerly barber at Licking and Taylor, moved to Pomona California in 1922 then returned last year. He served in the 84th division with the U S Army in 1917. He leaves Catherine Sturgis his widow and son Don his father and stepmother, brother Claude, half siblings William Earl Bruner sisters Helen Ackes Margaret Catherine. Charles E Sturgis will accompany the body to Greensburg arriving Sunday night for funeral likely Monday with time to be announced.

Albert Bruner Malcolm L. Bruner Atlanta Memorial Hospital Mr. Bruner Licking & Taylor Don Albert Bettie Kyle Bruner Greensburg John S. Wilson George Baumgartner Catherine Sturgis Pomona Calif Christian Church the Elks and The American Legion Malcolm Bruner U. S. Army 84Th Division Claude William Earl Bruner Helen Ackes Margaret Catherine Bruner Charles E. Sturgis

Local Notices of Salem Residents and Visitors

Forest Hill’s Mr and Mrs A E Ewers returned to Salem after visiting the Crises. Claude Slifer and others spent the weekend in Indianapolis. Local youths attended the cattle show with Charles Foist Paul Welch and Archie Trout. Mrs Chas Welcher rushed to Sardinia for her son-in-law Seth Bishop's appendicitis operation in Columbus hospital. J W Crise made a business trip to Indianapolis. Clifford Bruner and wife returned from Newcastle. Frank Ogden visits son Hiram Ogden. Jake Readinour and family hosted his son James Readinour. Glen Welch, recently well enough to be seen about town.

A E Ewers Salem J. W. Crise Claude Slifer Chas. Welcher George Wiley Byard Indianapolis Charles Foist Paul Welch Archie Trout Sardinia Seth Bishop Clumbus ‘Hospital Clifford Bruner Newcastle Frank Ogden Hiram Ogden Jake Readinour James Readinour Glen Welch

Court Rules in Property Suit Dismissals and Dates Set

The court overruled the motion to quash the summons in Boicourt versus Covert and set an answer due October 23. Emma Reed versus Ruth Shriver et al sees Shriver and Reed file denials and replies. Frante Mae Pumphrey versus Lloyd Primmphrey is dismissed with costs. Ruth Barnard et al. petition for sale of real estate is dismissed with costs.

Boicourt Nellie P. Covert Emma Reed Ruth Shriver John Shriver Frante Mae Pumphrey Lloyd Primmphrey Ruth Barnard Et al

Miss Myrtle Erickson Weds Philip Martin in Seattle

Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Wamsley announce the marriage of Miss Myrtle C. Erickson and Philip L. Martin both of Seattle Washington. The ceremony occurred in Seattle Tuesday October 6. The bride formerly worked at the Buick service station here and the groom is a young Seattle lawyer who will reside there.

Lincoln Pastor Well Known Here

The First Presbyterian Church of Lincoln Nebraska reports in its October 11 bulletin that fourteen men were received as members. Rev. Gerjamin Markley Nyce, the minister, previously led a church in Muncie for ten years and has many relatives in the county, including his nephew Everett Hamilton of the city.

First Presbyterian Church of

Milroy Notes and Greensburg Wedding Attendances

Milroy residents report visits and social events including Mrs. Walter Hite at the Research club, Miss Hilda Meek visiting from Indianapolis, and a Koors-Thrine wedding in Greensburg with postnuptial supper and dance. Visitors Laymon Amos of St Louis and family also guests.

Walter Hite Milroy Hilda Meek Indianapolis Joseph Stotsenburg A. D. Martin Alfie Marlowe J. D. Knox Elbert Griffith Charles Clemons Margaret Hull Koors-Thrine Greensburg

Two Shelbyville youths found guilty in tire and rim theft

Raymond Hendrickson and Edward Lockhard were sentenced in mayor's court to sixty days at Plainfield's Boy's Reform School and fined 40 dollars for stealing a tire and rim from taxi driver Livy Tremain. They admitted the act and provided information aiding other cases.

Raymond Hendrickson William Hendrickson Shelbyville Edward Lockhard Roy Lockhard Plainfield Livy Tremain DeArmond Hotel Maddux J. W. Thompson Jenkins Tremain Clifty Creek

Final figures for Pirates Senators series and receipts

The seven game series ends with mixed results as the Pirates and Senators trade wins. Attendance totals reach 282,830 with gate receipts of 1,182,854. Advisory council and players shares are listed at 339,644.19 each, with each club and league receiving 166,445.42.

Advisory Coucil

Pirates Triumph In World Series Showdown Over Senators

In Pittsburgh on a rain threatened day the Pirates defeated the Washington Senators to win baseball’s world championship. The Pirates’ hustling hitting and sharper pitching overcame early signs of fatigue and weather, with standout defense and a decisive late surge sealing the victory. Roger Peckinpaugh’s errors and a late home run by Goose Goslin marked the Senators’ struggles as Pittsburgh claimed the title.

Pittsburgh Washington Senators New York Giants Freddy Lindstrom Senators Giants Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Washington Bucky Harris Bill McKechnie Walter Johnson Fred Clarke United Press Ting Goose Goslin Barney Johnson Hartis Stan Coveleskie Coveleskie Harris Johnson Roger Peckinpaugh Peck Pirate

Local social notes from Platts Corner area

Jess Blauvelt and wife visited son Ollie and family near Alert. Sherman Robbins and wife attended the funeral of Fred Roan at Pleasant View. Jim Pruiser, working at Rushville, spent weekend with family here. John Maddux and wife guests of Fred Price near Butlerstown. Elmer Smith and Gilbert Heaton with wives from Greensburg toured to Indianapolis to visit relatives. Leslie Ray Blauvelt on sick list. Mrs Leah Carr visiting Bell Sutton. Otto Maddux and wife of Greensburg in the area Sunday. Malissa Maddux seriously ill. Jim Neff and family with George Earnest and family visiting Ben Earnest and wife Sunday.

Jess Blauvelt Ollie Alert Sherman Robbins Fred Roan Pleasant View Jim Pruiser Rushville John Maddux Fred Price Butlersville Elmer Smith Gilbert Heaton Greensburg Indianapolis Leslie Ray Blauvelt Leah Carr Bell Sutton Otto Maddux Malissa Maddux Jim Neff George Earnest Ben Earnest

Forceps From 1812 Exhibit Belonged to Lawrenceburg Family

L. E. Laird displays forceps handed down from his grandfather Jesse Laird who settled in Lawrenceburg in 1812. The tools are believed to be at least a century old and were possibly used by a doctor to extract troublesome molars and are now shown in the family window.

L. E. Laird Jesse Laird Lawrenceburg

Real estate transfers in Forest Hill and Tuckertown

Anna Young to Jessie M Crise sells a Forest Hill lot for 1. Jessie M Crise transfers to E T Fraley another Forest Hill parcel for 340. Henry G Wenning sells land near Tuckertown to William J Strueing for 1. Wm T Strelling et al. sell land near Tuckertown to Henry G Wenning and wife for 2500. Anna Strueing et al. sell land near Tuckertown to Wm T Strelling for 4309.

Anna Young Jessie M. Crise Forest Hill Jessie M.crise E. T Fraley Henry G. Wenning William J. Strueing Tuckertown Wm. T. Strelling Anna Strueing

Weather and wet ball affect final game for Pittsburg

Senator staff and Washington held the bulk of breaks as weather troubled Johnson in the final game. Pittsburg pitchers faced a tricky wet ball and had to cope with the conditions and bad bounces during the showdown.

Washington Johnson Pittsburg

Death of Indiana Senator Ralston Shifts Senate Balance

Indianapolis reports the death of Senator Samuel M. Ralston will alter the Senate majority as Gov. Ed Jackson plans to appoint a Republican to fill the unexpired term. Five names circulate for the seat, with possible resignation allowing Lieutenant Governor Van Orman to name the new senator. Ralston lay in state at his home and services will be held in Lebanon, with fourteen senators set to attend. President Coolidge sent a telegram of condolence as flags nationwide were lowered to half mast.

Indianapolis Samuel M. Ralston Indiana Congress Ralston Ed Jackson Lebanon Presbyterian Church Lebanon Dawes Chamber of Commodore Updike House of Representatives

Indiana Governor weighs Senate race with multiple contenders

Governor Jackson has long considered a bid for the U S Senate. Rumored candidates include Albert J. Beveridge with strong Republican newspaper support, Indianapolis attorney Arthur Robinson, publisher Warren Fairbanks, and Vincennes editor Thomas Adams. The appointed senator will serve until the 1926 election to fill Ralston's unexpired term.

Gov. Jackson Albert J. Beveridge Ralston Arthur Robinson Indianapolis Warren Fairbanks Thomas Adams Vincennes Jackson

Property Transfer From Bowerwork to Ida M. Ewing

Ida M. Ewing acquires city property from Bowerwork for 1600 dollars in a single per case transfer noted in the public record.

Ida M. Ewing

Property transfers record of two city and land deeds

James E. McCracken transfers a city lot to Willard O Buell and his wife for 35 dollars. Ruth Power Logan conveys land near Springhill to Ernest D Power for 8000 dollars.

James E. McCracken Willard O. Buell

Edith Dashiell to Ruth Power Logan Acreage Sale

A land deal transfers 68.5 acres near Springhill from Edith Dashiell to Ruth Power Logan for 10275 dollars. The transaction lists the buyers as Ruth Power Logan and specifies the property size and location.

Edith Dashiell Ruth Power Logan Springhill

Gillespie couple sells land near Sandus KY to Goddards

War C Gillespie and his wife transfer to Henry Goddard and wife property near Sandus in Kentucky for 2250 dollars as recorded in the public conveyance notice.

C. Gillespie Henry Goddard Sandusky

Meek Transfers City Property to Beagle for $1500

Jethro C. Meek transfers city property to John G. Beagle for the sum of 1500 dollars. The deal documents the ownership change and payment terms recorded in the public notice.

Jethro C. Meek John G. Beagle

Lake McCoy Lot Sold in Trustee Transfer

C E Redington as trustee transfers a lot at Lake McCoy to W G Oliger and wife for $200, as recorded in the property transaction.

W. G.oliger Lake McCoy

John Kirtley of Osgood Signs Transacted Business Here

John Kirtley of Osgood completed a business transaction today at the local office. The event was recorded as part of routine commerce notices in the town.

John Kirtley Osgood

City Property Condemns Three Sites for Unsafe Conditions

Fire Marshal rulings target three properties. The Riverside building of George S. Littell, condemned last year, is once more condemned and ordered removed. Catherine Wheeler’s junkyard on South Franklin is condemned. Ronnie Sefton’s Hann property on North Franklin is declared unsafe, with razing begun to make way for a rear store room and garage.

John Boyl Riverside George S. Littell Catherine Wheeler South Franklin Street Hann North Franklin Ronnie Sefton Sefton

Charles T. Bryan 75 Dies in Lebanon After Public Service

Charles T. Bryan, 75, of Lebanon, former city treasurer for three terms, died at 3:40 a.m. at his daughter’s home in Indianapolis after ten days of pneumonia. Born in 1850 in Johnstown, Pa., he lived in Greensburg and Thorntown before moving to Lebanon. A prominent real estate agent and Republican, he served as city treasurer until 1898 and held posts in the Red Men K of P and Mason orders. He leaves a widow Ella Daily and nine children. Funeral was at the Lebanon Methodist Church with burial by the Red Men.

Charles T. Bryan Lebanon Wallace Morris North Dearborn Street Indianapolis Mr. Bryan Johnstown Joseph Bryan Greensburg Craig Thorntown Charles Squire Samuel Bryan Red Men Haymaker K. of P Mason Indianapolis Star Methodist Church H. P. Ivey W. P. McKinsey Bryan Ella C. R. Bryan Helen Dodge Carter Bryan Lafayette Linton Verne Bryan Ladoga Martha Mils Mary Bryan Zella Morris Mary Stall Milton Bryan H. €. Stockman

Marriage License Issued to Herman Koors and Marguerite Thrine

A marriage license was issued today to Herman B. Koors of Millhousen and Marguerite Thrine of the northeast of Greeksburg.

Herman B. Koors C. Koors Millhousen Marguerite Thrine Henry Thrine Greeksburg

Grayson and Smith Wed at Baptist Parsonage

Miss Clauda Grayson aged 16 and Ray Smith married Saturday afternoon at 3 30 at the Baptist parsonage on West Washington street. Rev J Hubbard Morton officiated in the presence of both families. The couple will reside on East Washington street and Smith works at the Johnston wholesale house.

Clauda Grayson Sanford Grayson Westport Ray Smith Ed Smith Baptist Parsonage West Washington Street

Davis named secretary of war after Weeks resignation

Dwight Davis of St Louis Missouri was named secretary of war by President Coolidge after the long anticipated resignation of Secretary John W Weeks of Massachusetts. Weeks attended his final cabinet meeting and is expected to retire to private life after five years in the cabinet. Davis had been acting secretary during Weeks illness.

Washington Dwight Davis St. Louis Coolidge John. W. Weeks Massachusetts White House Weeks Davis

Baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Tonyes in Indianapolis

An eight pound baby girl named Lois Eileen was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tonyes in Indianapolis. Mrs Tonyes was formerly Miss Margaret Chesser of Westport.

Lawrence Tonyes Indianapolis Lois Eileen Tonyes Margaret Chesser Westport

Morgan Returns to Seminary After Milford Church Duties

Reverend Orvan Morgan resumed studies at Cincinnati Bible Seminary this morning following his regular appointments at Milford Christian Church yesterday.

Orvan Morgan Cincinnati Bible Seminary Milford Vhhristian Church

Pirates Even World Series With 3–2 Win

The Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Washington Senators 3 to 2 to even the World Series at three games each. Ray Kremer pitched six effective innings, Eddie Moore hit a decisive fifth inning homer for Pittsburgh, and Goose Goslin connected for Washington. Glenn Wright and Pie Traynor made key defensive plays to hold off late rallies.

Ray Kremer Alec Ferguson Washington Senatorial Board of Strategy Bucky Harris Bucky Bob Veach Kremer Ballou Pirates Eddie Moore Pittsburgh Goose Goslin Glenn Wright Pie” Traynor

Line-up notes include substitutions in eighth inning

Baseball記 brief lists player substitutions with McNeely in rightfield or lineup, Ferguson and Haris batted for in the eighth, Severeid runner replaced late in the same frame.

McNeely Ferguson S Haris Severeid

Cocoanut Recovered by Lake Worth Visitor from Former Railroad Man

Lewis A Bower of the Big Four received a cocoanut yesterday from Joe Renigar a former Big Four employee residing at Lake Worth Florida Renigar retired from railroad service four years ago after reaching the age limit and has been living with his daughter in El Paso Texas Lake Worth lies near Palm Beach Florida

Lewis .A .Bower Big Four Round House Joe Renigar Lake Worth Fla Renigar el Paso Tex Palm Beach

Legal notices and court actions from Botcourt and related cases

Estate administrators John H. Parker and Robert T. Parker file petitions to determine inheritance taxes and seek final settlement reports with hearings set for November 10, 1925. Various defendants plea abatement demur and motions, mortgage foreclosures, and sales of real estate are noted along with a court ruling ordering foreclosure of a mortgage in the Buckley case.

John H. Parker Ruth_Ann Botcourt Robert T. Parker Aaron Botcourt I. and C. Traction Company Jennie Goff Nora Collins Prudential Ins. Co Pearl M. Ayers McMillan Ramer A. H. Galbraith Union Trust Co William H. Buckley Maggie M.ran Gabriel Gilmore

Funeral attendees travel from Indianapolis and Cincinnati

Mrs. Guy Hereth of Indianapolis and her brother Will Shorb of Cincinnati attended the funeral of their cousin John M. Craig. The mourners formerly lived in Milford.

Guy Hereth Indianapolis Will Shorb Cincinnati John M. Craig Milford

City Council Approves $10000 Bonds in Special Session

In a special session at City Hall the council authorized issuing 10000 dollars in bonds at 4 percent interest with semiannual payments to cover this year’s debts. The panel reserved the right to redeem any portion on any interest date. J P Johnston of Indianapolis Emulsified Asphalt Co failed to attend the meeting for the paving contract on Broadway and Franklin streets.

J. P. Johnston Indianapolis

Rotarians Prepare to Entertain Shibyville Club

Rotarians plan Monday program for the Shibyville club featuring R J Duke of the state Y M C A discussing boys work and the need for supervision in a modern era. Duke praised Y M C A programs across Indiana reaching 10,000 boys and urged community support from Rotarians, Boy Scouts, churches, and local associations.

R. J. Duke State Young Men’s Christian Association Nsburg Rotary Club Duke Rotarians Boy Scouts Indiana John L. Turner Greensburg Association Turner Association Shelbyville Burg Ge John W. Craig Charles Druitt Richmond Rotary

Community Retail Clothiers Association Meets at Columbus

Clothiers from Bartholomew Jefferson Shelby Jennings Jackson Johnson and Decatur counties gather in the Chamber of Commerce parlors Columbus. The meeting led by Lawrence Scheidt and Everett Hughes opens at 11 with a luncheon at the Snively Inn. An afternoon program covers spring styles, buying and a clothier question box.

Community Retail Clothiers’ Association Clothiers Bartholomew Jefferson Shelby Jennings Jackson Johnson Decatur Chamber of Commerce Columbus Lawrence Scheidt Everett Hughes North Vernon Snively Inn

Chas Link Buys Pierson Store

Charles E of the Mutual Life Insurance Company reports the Pierson cigarette trade was discussed. Mr Link will take over the business immediately and install new furnishings. The Pierson firm has operated the store for eighteen years and built a fine trade. A New York representative purchased the east side asset from the city.

Charles E Mutual Life Insurance Company Pierson Link Pierson Company

Chester Richey Spends Day in Indianapolis

Chester Richey spent the day in Indianapolis visiting local sites and meeting with regional contacts. The trip highlighted his engagement with community events and regional discussions.

Chester Richey Indianapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lincoln Enators Henry L. Farrell Platt’s Corner Ernest D.power War Department Henry L. Ferrell United Press Forbes Field Washington Rice Ef. Moore S. Harris Carey Ef Goslin If. Cuyler J. Harris Barnhart Judge Traynor Peckinpaugh Wright C. McInnis Bluege Smith C Ferguson P ~Kremer P Adams Liebold Veach Lake Worth, Fla Calvin Craig Shibyville Club Chas. Link New York East Janapolis
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