06 Aug 1914
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1914
Page
1
Michael Gannon, a veteran, secured a $15 monthly pension increase to reach $40 after years of service and hardship. Supporters praise Hon. Lincoln Dixon for championing veteran interests while Lana Hickman travels to Cincinnati to assist Mrs Blancha Hitt, who remains in ill health at a sanatorium.
Mrs. Sam Levenstein returns from Raocbville visit with brother Hyman Sova and family. Mesdames Ernest Poawer and Nathan Logan visit Spring Hill neighborhood Tuesday. Weed and James McKim spending a few days with relatives near Waldron. Arthur McKim joined for a Sunday visit.
Locals from Mithbousen Milroy Shelbyville and Michigan Ave visit in the city on Wednesday. Mrs J W Lyons and sister Dore Vaughhe attend a photo drama in Shelbyville. Mrs Albert Schaufner to return from Cincinnati Sunday. A large Knights of St Joan degree work and banquet occur in Shelbyville with many attendees. Dr S S W Wright shifts focus to farming amid a soiled medical joke and a visit to Jobo Bright farm near Adams.
Nelson Mowrey donated 100000 to the YMCA of this city split as 60000 for building and 40000 for maintenance. The gift, likely the largest from a Decatur County man to a charity, was presented on his eighty second birthday Thursday.
A public meeting honored the late Mr Nalsov Mowrey with a four o clock Sunday afternoon service. Dr J H Doddridge spoke as gifts were accepted by representatives including Clyde Wildman Mayor J E Mendenhall Supt E C Jerman Mrs J F Goddard and Mrs D W Weaver among others. The program featured tributes and a rendition of America.
Mrs Will Beck left for Cincinnati with Louis Levebatein's sons William Mosie and Wendel Jenkins in tow. Various locals like Sam Dowden Marie Golay and Miss Martha Hiatt were seen visiting relatives and attending fairs in North Vernon and nearby towns. The piece highlights social visits, upcoming Chester Park excursion, and a stop for lime sherbet at the American Candy Stop.
The ticket lists Benjamin F. Shively for U S Senator Homer L. Cook for Secretary of State Dale J. Crittenberger for Auditor of State George A. Butler for Treasurer of State Richard M. Milburn for Attorney General J Fred France for Clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Courts Edward Barrett for State Geologist Charles A. Greathouse for Superintendent of Public Instruction Moses B. Lairy for Judge of the Supreme Court Fifth District Milton B. Hottel Edward W Felt Frank M Powers Joseph G Shach Frederick S Caldwell for Appellate First and Second Districts with listed cities Bloomington Logansport Hammond Winchester Angola Greenfield Salem and more.
The ticket lists candidates for county offices including Representative WM J Kincaid and Prosecuting Attorney Lewis A Harding for the Ninth Judicial District. It also names Joint Senator Bartholomew and Decatur Counties A E Norman, Clerk Willard G Fraley, Auditor Bernard M Duffey, Recorder James A Meek, Sheriff John W Demoss, and Surveyor Bernard Blankman.
Weekend Chautauqua program lists August 8 events with afternoon and evening sessions. Notable features include Miss Jessie Smith concert, Grossman Hungarian Orchestra, Rav O S Alkire lectures, and music by Fisher Shipp Concert Company with a range of readings. Admission 50 cents. family and single prices noted. events run through August 16 with multiple speakers and performances credited.
Mrs. George Keesler vanished from home after bakery work. she reportedly planned a visit to Milroy but boarded the 4:25 train to Cincinnati. Husband Lee Doles also missing. no evidence of their joint wrongdoing found, and hopes remain they are cleared of suspicion.
A family visit takes place as Mrs. Joe Alexander and her daughter Miss Margaret June travel from Dr. J. H. Alexander’s home to Anderson to see friends. Meanwhile, an excursion to the American Candy Shop offers strawberry, caramel, lemon, and vanilla ice cream.
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