01 Aug 1912
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
1
Beginning Monday June 10 at 9 o'clock the store offers a choice of any suit or coat for 15.09 with no reservations. Woolter and Redfern garments, formerly priced 25 to 10, are featured. Additional lots priced at 10 and 7.50 are available for 402 buyers.
Local fair notices announce a toned down event with no Pauline performances or dancing. Picnic atmosphere prevails as organizers hint at upcoming Chautauqua and street fair programs in later columns.
Clyde Willard hurried Tuesday afternoon to fetch the feature Titanic which failed to arrive by noon and again later in the day. A late shipment and damaged gear left the crew waiting. his temper rose as the film missed the seven thirty promise.
In the Decatur Circuit Court seventh term 1912 the administratrix Sarah E Davis estate through Charles S Templeton presents account and vouchers for final settlement. The court will examine the account on October 21 in Greensboro Indiana. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness the Clerk and Seal of the Decatur Circuit Court at Greensboro this 27th day of June 1912. Bennett and Davidson, Attys.
Notice that Edward Schultz is appointed administrator of Berry Lawon late of Decatur County Indiana deceased. The administrator is to manage insolvent estate with Goddard and Craig Attorneys listed.
The item notes a Wednesday gathering in Willamatown with mentions of Mrs Tremain of Adama and Eeiog Campbell visiting from North Verno with Aunt Littell and Mr Abe Ewleg. It references Davie’s brief presence and Greensburg pressures, all described in a fragmentary local report.
John Zoellner wins an exclusive right to minister to the tuner man on the chausanggaa grounds. His Tisa is praised as unmatched by purveyors of good care, and authorities congratulate his consent to take the contract.
The Everhart Lockridge Dickey Gilliam Trisler Mobley group broke Tseaday during the camp and return to roof and dining tables for the rest of the season.
A serialized extract from Fannie Merritt Farmer in the Wo mans Home Companion details a baked macaroni with peanut batter recipe. The method uses macaroni, milk, salt, butter, and cracker crumbs baked slowly, with instructions to drain, rinse, and mix to avoid sticking, then brown crumbs on top.
Greensburg Chautauqua events run August 10 to 18 at Bracken Grove featuring county Sunday School programs, concerts by Greensburg bands, grand concerts led by Mrs. George Raymond Eckert, lectures by Dr. John Merritte Driver and Hon. William Jennings Bryan, and daily child culture talks. The schedule includes orchestra days, youth vesper services, dramatic readings, and Youn...
Aug 17 18 schedule lists sessions on child culture with Miss Wilson and Dr. Krebs. Activities include lectures on child life, a dramatized revival, a children story hour, a chorus with Yodlers, a grand concert, and a closing lecture by Father John Uaty.
A report mocks overzealous policing as a stranger is fined for speeding near Lincoln Street on Main. Citizens recall past fast riders and demand street justice as motorcycle speeders flout limits around 6:30 p.m. and cops crack down.
A playful poem warns of typhoid from flies and urges avoidance of contamination. The page also reports a temperance bill restricting drinks with over one percent alcohol and notes several town visits: Miss Mildred Osting's Greensburg trip, Gladys Timomer’s return to Greenburg, Mrs. Geo Shave visiting Grovesburg, and the Greensburg gatherings of Emma Cook, Carrie Tekelve, and Aona Gauck. Louise Wright hosts Clarkaburg friends, and Mary Robbins visits Horace residents.
Mrs Hammond urges practical marriage choices in Ten Hints on Matrimony. She cautions against marrying for money or ancestry, advises choosing for character, and stresses honesty and partner support. She warns against marrying a foreigner and to seek medical and trusted advice before wedding.
Frankfort driver Hopkins faced criminal court after an incident involving Reverend J. C. Burghardt. The driver was bound over on a 1500 dollar bond amid tensions over church and liquor issues.
Visiting Dr and Mrs Wright plan an outing at the Bain home while Mrs Earl Williams and family oversee Wright premises. Numerous locals including Mrs Joel Williams, Mrs Assell, Mrs Harrison, Albert Wao, Bens and Walter Eichels of Indianapolis, and many others attended the county fair and shopped in town.
Five firms answered an invitation to shut during the afternoon as part of a local debate on a “free countries” idea. One paper cannot compel another to act and workers will choose how to spend the time.
The notice urges each cigarette victim to have a yearly photograph taken and displayed side by side in a room so they can witness gradual deterioration. It argues that even preaching cannot match the impact of the evolving images to deter smoking.
Multiple community notes from Sardinia to Greensburg describe visitors and hosts including Mrs Wil Branker, Mr and Mrs Clyde Richey, and Mrs Albert Armstrong. Mentions of Miss Stella Wise settling in Sherman Texas and Miss Leia Humphrey’s Greenburg visit appear among idle gossip and fashion talk.
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