07 Aug 1913
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1913
Page
1
Store announces deep cuts in men’s spring and summer suits from 8.95 and below plus summer clothing for children. Special sale highlight at 108 avenue with extensive lineups and marked-down prices for all ages.
Boston street commissioner James A. Gallivan after a ten day study of Chicago Newark and New York traffic rules urges a new law banning auto horns except to warn of danger. He says accidents are more common where horns are routinely sounded at intersections and cites traffic limits already in force in multiple cities and states.
The text argues for using a powerful signal only when truly necessary to stress meaning and avoid overuse that would dull its impact. It explains that restraint preserves attention for occasions requiring emphasis.
Funeral details incomplete as Mrs Emory Les dies at home in Mattoon Illinois. Her husband is reported missing initially after being located in Franklin County. Local authorities pursue clarification of his absence in the wake of the death.
A Pardue student from Hope was killed when struck by a train on a Monday afternoon. His horse was killed and his arm crushed. He lived with his mother.
The United States Bureau of Education denies charges that the teaching of the three K’s is neglected in public schools. It asserts these studies are taught more scientifically than ever, challenging public doubt about cuts in scientific coursework.
D. M. Thomas and his wife with son Verne from Chicago arrived Sunday to visit Mrs. Mary J. and Mrs. Ira Jackson for two weeks. Bennett Short joined them from Indianapolis and a pleasant family reunion was held at the Jackson home with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Short in attendance.
E A Rankin expands in furniture by purchasing Kelly stock as Mallie Martin. Gene is praised for deep knowledge and community ties. A local woman preacher jumped on her tracks near the square claiming she was rushing to Heaven during a crowd assertion.
Versailles report says Mr Laws misplaced an envelope with one thousand dollars from his pocket. D E K May, a Moss House livery barn worker living at East Main Street, found the envelope in the vicinity and returned the money to the bank before Laws learned of the loss.
Fragmentary text references Margaret Drake and remarks on cooling breezes and physical and mental attractions. The excerpt appears disjointed, with garbled spelling and incomplete phrasing, offering no coherent event or date.
Mrs A M Christy and her daughter Mise Eva had a frightening afternoon when a spring wagon bore clipped their carriage wheel at a curb near an office. The impact toppled them. both were thrown to the ground with Miss Eva suffering a badly sprained ankle and the carriage wheel broken.
James Warder Sefton, age about four months, arrived in Greenaburg Saturday with his mother Mrs. Ed Sefton and grandmother Mrs. Zuabe Meek of Springhill. The child, described as a dandy little lad, is the sole Sefton boy in the family and showed bright curious eyes at the surroundings.
The fragment warns that boys who start smoking before age fifteen fail to reach life’s rewards. It depicts them doomed to emptiness while others pursue worldly work, contrasting with their preoccupation with death and cemetery figures.
A fragment notes Jobe and Howard Littell and warns others to avoid trouble with them at the North Vernon Fair. The line implies enforcement of rough behavior and a warning to keep hands off and refrain from provoking them.
The city council gathered Monday night in a tame session. Chairman Lanius was ordered to improve Vine and Lincoln streets, addressing lingering traffic and safety concerns.
A quirky report notes three blossoms on a night blooming cereas at Joseph Drake Isle with spectators at Cedar Point. The Toternatiocal Cutters Association held a mid summer outing at Ovedar Point led by P. L. Keelen of Milwaukee, with attendees in white serge or fineneli trousers. George Mone of Indianapolis sold Woodsor Hotel Rushville to W. P. Norrid of Dexter Missouri. Mrs Sarah Smith returns from Columbus visiting relatives in town.
George Stout and children visited by his sister in law and family on their way to Indianapolis after a Kentucky visit. Several guests attended the Wilkerson home including Elia Martin Francee and Orphe Robbins and Mesare Howard Robinson Smith. The Gray firm baked 2000 loaves for Saturday but fell short by 200. Ruth Ammerman spent the week at Worth Vernon and attended the Fair. Zola McCormack travels to Indianapolis for a two week visit. Teal Banker of Sandusky visited town with Mary Gentry. Charley Wyncoop made a business trip to town from Liberty. Mrs Jobo Danu is recovering from neuralgia. Billy Denniston of Sardinia visited Saturday. Elisabeth Zoellaer accompanied her sister Mary home to Cincinnati for a two week trip. Mrs Ernest Brown returns after a long stay with Ira Clark family. Prof Broeh to meet Monday for home reasons. Adrian Michigan references appear in fragment.
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