The Greentown Gem - 1919-09-25

              Eli Yager
THE GREENTOWN GEM
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tawenty Sixth Year. Greentown, Indiana, Thursday, September 25, 1919.
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HE FUNERAL
Of " BILLY" MANN
Was Held Saturday After-noon
And Remains Laid
To Rest
IN NEW CEMETERY
AT OLD JEROME
Was A Native of Union Tp.
And For Years City
Civil Engineer.
knowl overlooking Lily Creek on July
16, 1852. Here he grew to manhood,
not forgetting any of the sports which
were enjoyed by a boy in those prim-itive
times, when the country was new
the roads were blazed trails and Jer-ome
the biggest trading point along
the upper Wildcat. He along with
the other youngsters of his class had
some great times and participated in
the weekly festivals at Jerome when
blazing turpentine balls were passed
around the square in the main part of
town and powder exploded in both
cannon and anvil to arouse enthusiasm.
While the bachelor life of Billy
Mann has been differnet from others,
it was full of life to the brim and
sometimes bubbling over. To tell of
his many boyish escapades would
sound like fiction to those who never
knew him as the warm hearted chap
that he was. In the woodhouse which
stood just east of the dwelling were
carpenter tools, and Billy knew how
to use them. With these tools he
made for himself a little wagon, to
which he worked his favorite dog
" Watch" a very large animal and who
was both strong and fleet of foot.
When a hurry up errand to Jerome, a
half mile away, had to be attended, Bil-gy
with " Watch" in his little shafts,
were right on the spot. The town dogs
would follow " Watch" as he flew down
the village streets, and yelp and yelp
in a fashion that became annoying.
So one day Billy just took time to
unharness " Watch" from his little
wagon long enough, that every canine
got a licking which they ever after-ward
remembered, and Billy and
" Watch" were never again molested
when on a hurry up trip to the store,
shop, or mill.
Another amusing story which they
used to tell on Billy was when the
old hand rake Iron Harvester reapers
came out. His father bought one and
it was Billy's job to rake the wheat
off the platform with a wooden fork
in bundles, ready to be bound up by
hand, and which was considered a big
improvement over the cradle. One
day while Billy was raking wheat a
rabbit ran out and naturally Billy
hopped out of his raking frame and
gave chase. His father who was do-ing
the driving did not know that his
raker had quit his job until the plat-form
was piled high with wheat.
Billy Mann was an apt student and
scholar, and he and Kate Miller- Max-well
composed the latin class at old
Cronk Corner under Leander Miller
when the writer first started to school
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enna mawnin.
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tu kum bak tu Grenetown.
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wid sick lites Munda knite. 	 -
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has been in a large measure the same
as that of other like denominations.
There has been times when the tide
of Salvation was high and God's mes-sage
was proclaimed, accompanied
by His power in such a manner, that
the spiritual life of the community
was quickened and many came saying
" What must I do to be saved?"
Young men gave themselves to Christ,
consecrating their lives in such full-ness
as to hear the call which yet to-day
can be heard if we obey the voice
saying, " Be still and know that I am
God," and answered it by going forth
and proclaiming Him Lord of Lords
and Kings of Kings. There has also
possibly been times when the tide
seemed not so high but now that cold
chilling breeze has gone into the
Southland and today as we start in
our new building we claim His prom-ise
as He says, " Lo, I am with you
alway, even unto the end of the
world." We invite you to come and
worship with us, we will enjoy shar-ing
your sorrows as well as your joys.
A DOUBLE WEDDING
foul, place ori last
Saturd evening at six o'clock at the
home ref Rev. W. A. McKown in El-wood,
the contracting parties being
Mr. Paul Petro of Greentown, and
Miss Ida Yager of Kokomo R. F. D.,
also Mr. Morris W. Payton arid Miss
Edna Bagwell of Greentown, Rev. Mc-
Kown officiating, the impressiye ring
ceremony being used.
Paul A. Petro is the son of James
M. Petro of North Meridian street, is
a fine young man and served in a bal-loon
company during the war over
seas. Miss Yager is the oldest daugh-ter
of Eli and Mrs. Yager, a loveable
young lady with all the best attain-ments,
and an efficient worker in the
Meridian Street Christian Church and
Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Petro
will reside on a farm near town.
Morris W. Payton is the only son
of S. C. and Mrs. Payton, and has
spent his whole life here, except the
time he was in the army service dur-ing
the world war, is a tip top young
gentleman, and a musician connected
with the local band and orchestra.
Miss Bagwell is the oldest daughter
of Archie and Mrs. Bagwell, a fine
young lady, a talented musician and
one who has been taught in the ways
of the home. Mr. and Mrs. Payton
will reside here.
Both these young couples are a-mong
our best known young folks,
who have a large circle of good friends
including the Gem, who wish them a
happy and prosperous life.
On their return, an elaborate three
course dinner was served at the home
of Eli and Mrs. Yager to the newly
weds and the following guests: James
and Mrs. Petro, S. C. and Mrs. Payton,
Archie and Mrs. Bagwell, parents;
Cloyd and Mrs. Petro, Misses Wilma
and Arline Bagwell, Jake Bagwell,
Mrs. Collie Marquis, and the Yager
family, Mr. and Mrs. Yager, son Al-bert
and daughter Anna Dean.
ENTERTAINED 	 •
Mrs. J. J. Fellow of Phlox, enter-ained
a number of her old time friends
and schoolmates at her home last
Friday. At the noon hour a sumptu-ous
dinner was spread to which all
did ample justice. The forenoon was
spent in a good old fashioned visiting
way, and piano selections by Mrs.
Elwin Johnson. Those present were,
Mrs. John Ellis, Mrs. Wm. Downs of
Kokomo, Mrs. Stella Allen of Green-town,
Mrs. W. 0. Dean and Mrs. Omer
Dean of Windfall, Mrs. John Snowhill
of near Rigdon, Mrs. Anderson Con-way,
Mrs. Minnie Dean, Mrs. Dan
Summers and daughter Mae, Mrs.
Flora Roe, Mrs. Elwin Johnson and
son Hubert, Mrs. Lyda Legg, and Mrs.
Adele Massey and children.
And Charles Durham Hurt
When Ford Turned Over
Friday Night.
TRIED TO DODGE A
RABBIT IN ROAD
Imeral Occurred From The
! orne Tuesday Forenoon.
Was Largely Attended.
ity, who are grieved at the sad acci-dent
along with the relatives of the
young men, as both were of the best
characters to be found upon our streets
and Elden will be greatly missed for
his sunny disposition among his as-sociates.
At first Charles Durham did not
think he was hurt, but the internal
bleeding at the lungs is evidence that
he either struck hard or was pretty
badly mashed by the car. He is how-ever
doing as well as could be expect-ed
and with a few more days. of rest
his condition may be considerably im-proved.
He is at the home of his par-ents,
Elisha and Mrs. Durham, on east
Blaine street.
The funeral occurred from the home
Tuesday forenoon, conducted by Rev.
C. E. Disbro, assisted by Rev. J. L.
Gillard, followed by interment in the
Greentown cemetery.
The six pall- bearers were ex- sol-dier
boys and wore their army uni-forms,
- namely, Philip Richer, Morris
Payton, Paul Petro, Chester Warnock,
Paul Caldwell and Harold Griffin. The
casket was draped in the American
flag.
The deceased leaves a mother, step-father,
grandfather, uncles, aunt and
other relatives and many friends to
mourn his sudden departure.
LANDRUM- PENCE WEDDING
A very pretty wedding took place
last Thursday afternoon at the Pres-byterian
parsonage in Kokomo, when
Miss Mary Landrum, age 20, daughter
of John and Mrs. Landrum of Green-town,
was united in marriage to Mr.
James M. Pence, age 24, son of Free-man
and Mrs. Pence of near Converse,
the pastor, Rev. 0. A. Smith, officiat-ing.
The happy couple had told only the
bride's mother of their intentions and
the news of their marriage came as
A ' 5.1 surnrbe to their Many friends.
41011 ergetic and Pi. so 	 , rid 1,, 	 large
circle of friends here. She had been
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and
employed as clerk in Smith's Pepart-ment
Store here and also at Kokomo
for the past few years, in which pos-itions
she gained a very wide acquaint-ance
for her 	 •-" tend sincere deal-ings
with her 	 She is
yell equipped t• 	 d the home-to-
be, being an 	 usekeeper.
She was an arde 	 worker and
will be missed al, 	 church as-sociates.
The groom is a son' reeman and
Mrs. Pence of near Converse, and is a
most likeable young man, who has
spent most of his life on the farm
with his parents, and is well versed
in the agriculture profession. He has
a large circle of friends in his home
neighborhood and here.
A big infair dinner was held at the
home of Freeman and Mrs. Pence on
Sunday in honor of the ha .. py couple.
Mrs. Landrum and daughters, Nellie
and Naomi attended from here.
Mr. and Mrs. Pence will reside on
a farm northeast of Converse, where
they will be at home to their many
friends. The many friends here, in-cluding
the Gem, join in wishing them
a very happy and successful wedded
life.
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THE CLATTER CLUB
The Clatter Club met at the home
of Mrs. J. H. Mast on north Meridian
street, with Mrs. Ellis Cates as hos-tess.
The afternoon was pleasantly
spent by the ladies with needle work,
crocheting and chatting. Refresh-ments
were served by the hostess at
the close of the afternoon. Those
present were: Misses Nannie and Fan-nie
Ray of Sims, Mesdames Guy Pick-ett
and son Gene, Jesse Scherer and
baby Ruth, Ray Moss, and Misses Ed-na
Moss and Flossie Pickett, all of
Sycamore, and Mrs. Curt Mast, Mrs.
Geo. Ball, Mrs. Charles Hamer, Mrs.
Robert Ettinger, Mrs. Ralph Miller
and Mrs. Lester Dawson and little
daughter Monelle, the members of this
city, and special guests were, Mrs
Glen Currens, Mrs. Wilbur Jackson
and Mrs. John Mast. M.. Lester
Dawson, will entertain the c ub in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. V. Daw-son
on west Main street.
• •
Mrs. Grace Hicks- Marsh and son
Ralph, were over from Kokano Mon
day, calling on relatives.
The I. R. & L. has a fore, of met
here again this week, workirg on the
local lighting system, trying to elim
Mate the troubles that appear quite
often because of an overload n some
of the transformers.
U. B. DEDICATION
IS NEXT SUNDAY
All Day Services Planned
With Basket Dinner At
The Noon Hour.
COST OF NEW
CHURCH IS $ 8000.
The Church Workers Are To
Be Congratulated On
Their Success.
The dedication of the beautiful new
United Brethren Church on north Mer-idian
street, will take place on next
Sunday, and it is planned to make it
not only an all day affair, but the
biggest day of all that has ever taken
place since that church denomination
was established in Greentown.
Those who have had to do with the
re- building of this handsome new
church edifice, which costs approxi-mately
$ 8,000, know that it has taken
considerable time and lots of hard
work to accomplish such an under-taking,
but with the church completed
and equipped right up- to- date it is a
source of great satisfaction to know
that all has been overcome na t01isc ti
PROGRAM
10: 00 a. m.— Song 	 Congregation
Invocation.
Anthem 	 Choir
Song 	 Congregation
Anthem 	 Choir
	 Miss Dorothy Fields
1S0c) 1: 3o0 a. m.— Dedicatory Address
	 Rev. J. W. Lake, D. D.
12: 30 p. m.— Luncheon.
2: 00 p. m.— Song 	 Congregation
Invocation.
Anthem 	 Choi
2: 30 p. m.— Platform Meeting ofCVisir-
Ring Pastors.
Anthem 	 Choir
7: 45 . p. m.— Evening Service— Sermon
	 Rev. D. W. Zartman
A Basket luncheon in the basement.
You are invited. Come and bring
well filled baskets.
CHURCH HISTORY
The history of the United Brethren
Church in Greentown had its begin-ning
more than a quarter of a cen-tury
ago. The services being con-ducted
during the first few years in
the building now owned by the Friends
and a short time later under the pas-torate
of D. W. Zartman, a new build-ing
was erected in the northeast part
of town. During the twenty- eight
years that followed the church life
EXPECT LARGEST
CONVENTION
When The Howard County
W. C. T. U. Meet At
Russiaville On
SEPTEMBER 30TH
TO OCTOBER 1ST.
An Interesting And Instruct-ive
Program For The Two
Days Sessions.
The Howard County W. C. T. U.
will hold their convention at Russia-ville
on Sept. 30 to Oct. 1st, 1919, at
which time it is expected to have one
of the largest conventions they have
ever held in the county. A full at-tendance
is expected from all unions
of the county. An interesting and in-structive
program has been arranged
for the meetings and no one should
miss a session to get the full bene-fit
of the many things offered . them.
Following is the program as arranged:
TUESDAY MORNING
10: 00 Devotions— 	 pine,
born.
Union.
Response— From he
Presidents.
Appointment of Committees.
' Report of County Officers.
11: 00 Bible Reading and Praise Ser-vice—
Led by Miss Sarah Heaton,
Kokomo.
Noon- tide Prayer.
AFTERNOON
1: 00 Devotions— Mrs. Martha Fisher,
West Middleton.
Report of Six County Supts.
Song—" Sound the Jubilee."
Report of Six County Supts.
2: 20 How may we be more efficient
— Mrs. Ida B. Hopkins, Kokomo.
Discussion led by Mrs. Carrie Mar-tin,
Windfall.
Music— Russiaville Union.
3 : 05 Sabbath Observance— Rev. W.
E. Loveless, Kokomo.
Discussion led by Rev. Samuel Tal-bert,
Russiaville.
3: 35 What next ?— Rev. Marguerite
Carter, West Middleton.
4: 00 A Message for Boys— Rev. G.
W. Martin, Windfall.
Song— Master Ernest Heflin.
Benediction.
EVENING
8: 00 Devotions— Rev. Arthur K.
Love, Russiaville.
Song— Master Ernest Hefln.
Address— Mrs. Culla J. Vayhinger,
State President.
Music.
Collection and Benediction.
WEDNESDAY MORNING
9: 00 Devotions— Mrs. A. K. Love,
Russiaville.
Report of Six County Supts.
Reading— Mrs. Ida Johnson, Kokomo
Report of Six County Supts.
10: 20 Election of Officers.
11: 30 Memorial Service in charge of
Mrs. Emma Perry Fawcett, Ko-komo.
	 Noon- tide Prayer.
AFTERNOON
1: 30 Devotions— Rev. C. Floyd Shaul,
Russiaville.
Americanization — Miss Dorthea
Koper, Supt. Neighborhood House,
Kokomo.
Reading— Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs.
Emma Perry Fawcett.
2: 20 Work for the Children— State
Secretary L. T. L.
Their Paper, The Crusader— Mrs.
Maggie Robbins, Kokomo.
2: 45 Parliamentary Drill — Miss
Amanda Turner, Kokomo.
Music.
3: 05 Mission and Temperance— Mrs.
Mary Hadley, New London.
Question Box.
Report of Cimmittees.
4: 00 A Message for Girls— Mrs. Cora
Wooton, Greentown.
Benediction.
• FP. OEII JARVIS
INSTANTLIKILLED
Itden Jarvis, age 19 years, was kill-ed
Instantly, and Charles Durham,
age l8 years, was pretty badly hurt in
an 1, itomobile accident which occurred
shorty before midnight Friday, Sept.
19th, on the road about two miles
northeast of Sharpsville.
Both these young men are Green-town
boys and almost inseparateable
neighbors and companions, and Friday
evening they drove over to Sharps-ville
in, Elden's Ford to spend a little
time 4 the skating rink. It was after
eleven ', o'clock when they started for
home 	 had traveled a mile east
and a 	 le north and turned east
agP . - 	 en a rabbit jumped out in
" atterriptn,.. to clodse
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, cy mile speed near a little
bridg the Ford broke one front
wheel and turned over so quickly that
neither had time to escape.
They were both caught under the
car, but Durham managed to free
himself and crawl out from under the
car which held young Jarvis fast to
the ground, the weight being across
his neck at the rear seat door on one
side and upon his feet at the other,
having caught him crosswise of the
car and broke his neck.
Charley first tried to lift the car off
of Elden, but was unable to do so and
then started for help. There was no
one at home at the first house he
came to, and had to go on to the next
one. He're only the women folks were
at home and they were pretty badly
scared, but Charley managed to get
them to telephone for help. Word was
sent to Sharpsville, and also to Green-town.
It was just about 12 o'clock
when the home of Henry Applegate
was called and told to convey the sad
news to the dead boy's mother. Know-ing
that Mrs. Smith had been ill, they
called Nick and Mrs. Richer to come
over and accompany them, which
they did, and in a few minutes the
mother learned the fate of her boy.
By the time, Charley had returned
to the scene of the wreck, another
machine had stopped and they had
lifted the car off of the dead form. In
a few minutes another machine with
help from Sharpsville had arrived,
and after obtaining permission from
the Tipton county coroner, the Sharps-ville
machine brought the dead and
injured boy home, Charley holding
Elden in his arms.
Only those who have passed through
such a trying ordeal, can know the
sad scene which followed. Going
away from home in health and glee
to return dead a few hours later was
enough to shock the strongest nerves.
Elden Jarvis was a fine type of ro-bust
young mankind, and had only been
home from overseas about two months
where he served as a truck driver and
in the A. E. F. Here he had many
a narrow escape from death perhaps,
and why it was that he should be the
victim of a Ford is more than we can
comprehend. He was a good driver
and the lone bunny must have caused
him to either swerve too far over in
the road, or else he may have applied
the brakes too hard in attempting to
slow down. Charley says it seemed
to him that Elden raised up in his
seat, just before they went over, but
whether or not he had his foot on the
brakes, he does not know. Both Elden
and Charles are graduates of ' the
Greentown High School and have a
large circle of friends in this commun-
The funeral of Wm. F. Mann, who
died at the Good Samaritan Hospital
at 9: 10 o'clock, Thursday evening,
after a long illness, occurred from the
Presbyterian church in Kokomo Sat-urday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, conduct-ed
by Rev. 0. A. Smith, and in charge
of the Knight Templars of which he
had long been a member.
The funeral party and Knight Tern-piers
left immediately for old Jer-ome,
where interment was made in
the family lot in the new cemetery,
which is just east of the old graveyard,
where the greater part of our pioneers
have been laid to rest to await the
resurrection morn, and whose epitaphs
appear on the weather worn and moss
,,,,,,, ntrtarntrgtrras- z, " marble sla 	 is- Thrashed:
Billy Mann was the only son of Rain The main church auditorium is
and Barbara Mann, and was born on lighted with colored art glass win-the
old Mann homestead on the little - flows, and one large window in each
the north and south end. The rostrum
is in the center on the east side, and
just back of that is the large choir
box. The entrance to the church is'
in the center from Meridian street,
with also a rear entrance on the north.
From the main entrance there is also
a stairway leading to the basement,
which is necessary in all new church
buildings in this day to take care of
the ladies aid work and the Sunday
school classes. The exterior of the
church is finished in two shades of
Stucco, gray and light pink, and is
not only very beautiful but durable.
The roof is of slate and consequently
there will be few if any repairs to
make, as the steps are cement. To
say the least the church is just such
a building as it should be, and the
IL B. church people of Greentown and
vicinity are to be justly congratulated
on their good work. The building is
not only an ornament to the town, but
an asset to the church community and
with such a faithful class, the work
of this church is bound to succeed.
The program for the all day ser-vice
and basket dinner in the new
basement, together with a brief his-tory
by Rev Mast, the pastor,
given below: