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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Mrs John Parker and four children rode in a buggy Saturday evening when the front wheel broke causing Robert Parker to be toppled onto his mother. The horse bolted three blocks causing only minor injuries and laughter as Robert limped but remained conscious.
A man named A gon of James Tichenor of Lathrop street received a bad scalp wound at Doles mill around ten Tuesday morning. He was struck by a wagon tongue. the cut required several stitches. The attending physician fears possible blood poisoning though prognosis remains hopeful if infection does not occur.
An Echo notes Columbus Independents travel to Greensburg for an afternoon game after a Sunday ball diamond event. Lett and Wiley are slated to start for Columbus as they aim to decisively beat Greensburg.
Frank Kabey and Frank Adams with Luee Logan were in Indianapolis Tuesday. Miss Carrie Galloway Miss Myrtle Scarp Mrs Cicero Marlin and Jessie visited for business and leisure. Willard Hudson George Kiccaid and others from Westport Bringhill and Chicago were also seen in town.
The Decatur County Institute in the west school building aims to be highly instructive with a real school feel as teachers discuss questions rather than only listen. Visitors include veteran teachers and new staff take on subjects from arithmetic to English.
The Laporte man who killed his mother in law has not yet publicized an unwritten law plea. He has said the killing was a pure accident and that the intent was to strike his brother in law.
Jack Magee spent Tuesday in Indianapolis on business. Miss Rose Pattmann of Newpoint was here Tuesday shopping. Morne Diltz and wife of St. Paul were here shopping Tuesday. John C. Colter of Burney was in the Capital city Tuesday on business. Cassius Blackmore and wife of Kokomo are here visiting Joe Kelly and family. Ed Olliver was summoned to Reed City Michigan by telegram about his father’s death. Mrs Herbert Rosencrans went to Richmond to attend the Chatauqua and visit her father. Miss Jennie DeMons of Henderson will return home today. Mrs Frank Herrington and Peargon will leave for Indianapolis to visit relatives. Miss Lyda Smith will vacation with friends in and out of the county. Souvenir letters and greeting and view cards at Bat EFerton's.
Mr and Mrs Yom Perry entertained a cordial gathering last week. Mrs William Newforth and her husband with their son from Sammian stayed two days and were joined by William Farris of Chicago, an old neighbor from earlier southern state residence whom the Perrys had not seen for years.
Mrs Jessie Brazelton was entertained at dinner Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W R Brazelton. Guests included Mr Hardy and his daughter from Richmond.
Cincinnati resident T M Geen and families visit Marion while Miss Friederedorff and Miss Innie stay with local hosts. Harold Skeen visits from Mt. Carmel Illinois. Mr and Mrs Daggett host in Atlanta Georgia. Valparaiso University opens September 8 and local moves shift to Shelbyville. Columbus baseball team misses Sunday game. St Paul replaces in a first game 6 to 1 for the Reds.
The Lutheran English services will be held at the G A R ball Wednesday evening Aug 26 at 7 30 All are invited Miss Erell Vandament is taking her vacation this week and spending it on Battle Creek Mich W J Hal has returned from visit at Atlantic City
The couple, long rumored as a couple, wed in Seymour at 2 PM Sunday after securing a marriage license. They stayed with John's sister Mrs. Cord and kept the news private until a “little bird” revealed the nuptials. The groom returned home with the bride.
A genuine double decker iron bed from North Michigan Avenue will accommodate four people on a large floor space. Sam Maguire of Jas. S. Littell plans two weeks’ recreation at Blue Lick district near Sap in Kentucky. South Park Cemetery officers pleaded guilty to obstructing a public highway and were fined one dollar for building the cemetery fence and placing a gate across Franklin Street.
The article argues that temporary trial separation can avert conflicts and rekindle harmony in marriage. It suggests absence helps spouses reassess value and mutual dependence, potentially avoiding divorce if enforced separation were practiced.
Dr Wilaon Brown of Metropolis endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach liver and bowel troubles saying it does all claimed. Free sample bottle offer mailed to readers from Caldwell Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Ill Batterton's Drug Store sells bottles at 50c and 1.00.
W. J. Kinleaia and wife of Clarksburg came for business. Mrs. John Cook and daughter of Tarkoo shopped and visited. Mrs. Chas Worland and daughter Miss Mary of Mulford were visitors. Miss Lena Littell returns from Indianapolis after millinery work and may stay for next season instead of going to Greenfield.
A humorous verse from Greensburg Indiana reflects a girl's anxious grooming for a beau, hoping a farmer boy will court her at church. The poem nods to leap year and how social traditions shape courting, ending with a signature line from Stuon Ropes of Greensburg.
Mr and Mrs Louis Marlowe with Ed Jenkins and his wife enjoyed a playful trip to Cincinnati last week. They visited the Zoo and Coney Island and collected about fifty nickels in casual games along the way.
Miss Edith Howell visits from Burney while James Braden of Letts stops for business. Several residents travel to Indianapolis, Colorado, Seymour, and Columbus with en route friends and relatives. Clyde Willard performs at Wonderland as Isabelle Willard arrives from Indianapolis. audiences praise Clyde’s performance.
W C Freeland now of Mattoon Illinois travels with his wife and children as guests of James S Burton and wife Mrs Burton is Freeland's niece They seek health improvement in Spokane Washington marking the fourth northwest visit and recalling prior residence in British Columbia where a child was born They expect to stay several weeks.
The piece critiques so called sympathizers within party ranks and cites Eugene W. Clafin, Prohibition candidate, who vows to push Congress to outlaw liquor if elected. It argues the "if" promise shows weak kneed voters may derail anti liquor aims.
I A Product Lewis A Harding of Decatur has been recommended by the State University at Bloomington and invited to address the K of P assembly at Fiat Rock on September 29. His subject will be The Uncrowned Sovereign.
Mrs Herber West hosted a pleasant afternoon gathering Tuesday in honor of Mrs Clark Drake who is visiting local friends. At six oclock Mr and Mrs West entertained Mr and Mrs Drake and Mr and Mrs Everett Marsh at dinner.
Advertising a sale for birthday postcards priced 2 for 50 up to 250 each. Promotes Armour Fertilizers Natural Plant Food with a soil feeding slogan. Encourages feeding the soil to improve it and to avoid starvation.
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