06 Aug 1903
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1903
Page
1
A former official from 1874 revisits the New Era while recalling his term and the 1874 county surveyor election. Alley, elected that year, asserts his role and reflects on past service and long-standing friendships from his time in office and travels from a recent film set.
A rugged reminiscence recalls growing scarcity of butter and a traveler named Grow returning. The narrator recounts a tense cabin scene in Mast Pennes with a host and hostess interpreting actions while a visitor searches the table for butter amid uneasy hospitality.
The Carson Mission Sunday School of seventy five members met in the city building with teachers and guests, choosing Sandusky as their meeting site after debating between Doles's Pond and Cobb's Fork.
An old ad claims headaches stem from constipation radiation and biliousness and that the Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures the cause. It promotes Batterton the druggist with bottles priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
A barn owned by Caleb F. Wright, one mile south of Liberty church, was struck by lightning shortly after dusk. The fire destroyed feed and tools, with horses killed and loss partially insured. Nearby residents Wil Wincaid and David Ramer reported cattle losses and fatalities from the storm. Mrs Martha Elliott in Greensburg seeks witnesses. Mrs RON Wise and daughters reportedly prospering in Denver with Stella securing employment in a dry goods store.
The first Decatur county old settlers reunion runs August 26 to 28 at Cunningham Grove. Zack Bojcourt, general manager, promises ample water for people and stock, free admission, and daily minstrel and music. Exhibits include farm tools and farm products. rides and amusements, with no intoxicants or gambling on the grounds.
The Greensburg barterers declare they will not recognize the union and decline to share editors or printers with the New Farastat cure News and Baptist Observer. The Pream ocrat editor did not allow Columbus barbers to operate there, so locals Travel to Hope for services. Two bon-b con barbers, Robert Henry and Lon Robinson, now work, reducing options in Greensburg as Columbus remains barred.
Aesop fables are to be printed to apply to present local affairs. The first tale, The Dew and Shadows, follows a deer of age begotten by theft. A second fable, The Man and His Meal, describes a greed driven theft where the thief loses the meat to a stream.
A man with a covetous streak kills his goose hoping for instant treasure. He discovers the goose’s insides are identical to any ordinary bird, ending in his dismay.
A Poe area barber union meeting refused to follow calls from the Central Labor Union to harass publishers printers and reporters. The writeups note looming friction amid wage and service disputes as unions press for price increases and congenial service at local shops. Indiana University catalogue shows 1902 5 enrollment of 1469 with 24 states and foreign countries represented. From county names listed attendees include Bram Greensburg Maud Myrtle Connelly Barry Rawles Batterton Fustace Foley Helen Rankin Boles and others representing Kingston Clarkstoke Horace Alert Frony Letts Rowena Harrell and related communities.
Reverend Harry N. Mount of the First Presbyterian Church in this city will resign his charge after a period of illness and a year's rest. Mount has suffered a nervous rheumatic strain and breakdown, prompting a planned move with his family to a farm near Crawfordsville to regain health. The formal resignation awaits the church elders and is expected by early fall.
A statement explains that the emblem is not private property but a public symbol and urges respectful use under law. It emphasizes the emblem stands for American values and invites others to adopt it properly.
A satirical attack claims Greensburg barbers form a chin scraper union and declare war on non members The piece mocks editors and employers of local papers and warns of price cuts and biased practices amid the feud The language suggests a sensational local feud with sharp social commentary rather than a formal report
An obscure Greensburg Shelbyville themed letter praises barbers union solidarity and coexistence. It mentions barbers, wood workers, and non union men living together and sharing resources, urging readers to come forward as brothers.
The jury in Squire Powers court yesterday acquitted McManaiman of selling beer to a minor. Other cases will not be tried.
Bethany shows renewed charm after recent rain. Gardens and trees look vibrant. Jewel Lake rises four feet, swelling the lakefront. Locals say sand paths and foliage have a revived appeal and visitors are more enthusiastic about the outing.
A union printer involved in yesterday’s dispute with Vierg Tarmitt was allowed to leave town if he departed quickly. Officials deemed the arrangement the best course, noting the incident added an undesirable citizen to the census. The local "boys" claim Morg TM was satisfied by the outcome and Harmisten did not wish to testify.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Joshua Christy about age 75 after a long illness. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral arrangements are announced by the Westport Independent and residents extend sympathy to the family. The item mentions Congressman Robert to visit Bloomington and local social updates among residents and visitors.
The Franklin Star reports the Water Light and Power Co claims the city has two alleged pumps with a million patrons capacity. Cas Hunabas shows a 4.067 million carbon pump and a 5 million calbon pump. Greensburg operates several pumps with a top unit delivering 630 million gallons every twenty slourgueurs, drawing from deep wells to provide sparkling water.
A close call involving boys driving a New York Grocery delivery vehicle who narrowly avoided a freight train at the Bewanert Street crossing of the CW M railroad. They fled into a nearby yard, regained composure, and secured the barrier. Hardware stores to close in Ateast month at 330 dollars except Saturdays.
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