Pett - Arthur
Source: Crawfordsville Journal & Review, Aug 22, 1931
Funeral services for Arthur S. PETT, prominent local florist whose death occurred suddenly Friday morning will be held at the First Methodist Church Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock in charge of Rev. John Ward. The Knights Templar will give their services. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery. Mr. Pett, who with his wife, was en route to Indianapolis to see a physician, was stricken near Lizton shortly before 10 o’clock Friday morning. Mrs. Pett drove their machine on to Pittsboro at which place she found her husband unconscious. She then called the Indianapolis physician whom her husband had intended to visit and he rushed to Pittsboro immediately. In the meantime Mrs. Pett had called an ambulance from Jamestown and upon the arrival of the physician the stricken man was rushed to Methodist hospital where death occurred a few moments after arrival. In the list of survivors of the deceased printed Friday the name of a sister, Mrs. George Pett, of Waterloo, Iowa was omitted. Other survivors are the widow, Mrs. Minnie Pett; six daughters, Autumn; June; Ruth and Harriet Ann, all at home; Mrs. Fern Smith of this city and Mrs. May Huber of Bedford, and a brother, James Pett who lives in Iowa . A son was drowned while swimming in the creek NE of the city several years ago.
Note: Also relating to Arthur S. Pett are the following articles about his business :)
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 14 November 1914 A.S. Pett, local florist has a new delivery truck that is one of the most attractive conveyances the city has seen. The vehicle is white and has a large closed body. Trials of the machine have proved that it has speed as well as beauty and Mr. Pett expects the truck to prove a valuable aid in his flower business.
Source: Crawfordsville Daily Journal 7 November 1914 Nov 1914 is my Third Business Anniversary - in the past 3 years I feel that I have greatly advanced the flower business in Crawfordsville. Local flower buyers now have the same advantage that are afforded them in the larger cities. A most modern delivery service has been successfully installed. I take the opportunity afforded me by this special Dollar Day to express my appreciation of the patronage received during these three pleasant years. My appreciation in this instance will take the form of very special and timely reductions on flowering bulbs and plant and cut flower baskets. This is the proper time to plant bulbs - buy Dollar Day at these reductions. An Assortment of Bulbs worth $1.50 for .... $1.00 33 1/3 % off on all baskets - marked in plain figures PETT - the Florist - Corner of Main & Walnut Streets PETT on top of a 5 lined column PETT on bottom on both sides of the ad - very large ad