22 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
In Seymour Sunday the locals defeated Greensburg 2 to 1 in a fine start to finish contest. Potter pitched well for Seymour fanning eight. Ray fanned three Greensburg batters as the two clubs clash again soon in Seymour.
The Old Settlers Meeting attracted thousands with speeches by Creath and Congressman Griffith K. Boicourt, music, a menagerie, farmer displays, livestock and product prizes, and wide public interest. Attendees included Zack Boicourt’s events, with Friday drawing about 3,000 people and extensive entertainment noted.
A fragmentary reflection on General Rogers teaching two new recruits to march, railing at reform laws and possibly echoing a standard editorial on Catholics and saloon keepers. The piece hints at satire and uncertainty over the general’s exact stance.
A lengthy local column details visitors from Kansas Texas and Indiana visiting Greensburg residents with addresses including Marion Topeka Detroit and Cincinnati. It notes illnesses travel and social events plus a dramatic account of a dying colored tramp found along the railroad tracks with a coroner verdict of accidental injuries.
Local items report Grace Mullikin of Franklin visiting Supt. E C Jerman, calls from Jesse C Smith of Williamstown, and subscribers including Mrs Mary Scripture of Westport. Community grief for the loss of a child at the Pulse home, a 87th birthday surprise for Van McCune, and Greensburg Telephone Co moving exchange to Eich property. Other notes cover moves to Greensburg, a buggy gift from George Montgomery to his children, new collar ads, Greensburg ball club loss to Seymour, a lost pocketbook, county institute enrollment, and visits from various relatives and friends.
Public sale of cattle horses a mule colt weanling and farming implements at 4 12 miles south of Greensburg on the Westport and Vernon road on Wednesday August 29. Terms cash under 3 dollars per item and credit for 12 months on sums 5 and over with approved security. Gro W Youne John Stout Auctioneer 5112 all
The Carriage Factory boys defeated the Poultry House gang 29 to 26 in a Sunday matchup. Factory players posted double figure runs while the chicken pickers were kept busy at the plate and in the field.
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