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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
Fate turns on Marie Zerkovitch as she guides Sophy to an ancient German Jewish couple’s house on Street of the Fountain near St. Michael’s square. The Silver Cock sign graces the shop while Meyerstein and wife live above, with Sophy entering through a cat door to a dim room by a high window.
Sophy watches a tense street scene as three men approach from the Silver Cock. The Prince of Slavna, in traditional gear, confronts Captain Mistitch in a tense standoff amid a gathered crowd and looming danger.
An Indianapolis man petitions for divorce alleging his wife chews tobacco and keeps tobacco in the home. He claims she misuses the habit and even cites seeing packages not his own as grounds. The piece satirically questions whether tobacco use should end a marriage.
The report lists several local names such as John Boe and Richard Bre, who are frequent visitors to the mayor's court, and mentions William Victor O'Donnell as the prosecutor for the ninth judicial district. It notes plans to call for procedures and clarifies that John Dos and Richard Roe will not attend in Columbus, staying in Greensburg.
The Columbus W C T U will make weekly trips to the county jail to deliver literature and hold heart to heart talks with inmates. Michael Hegge and wife attended the funeral of their cousin Anthony Scheidher at Millhausen then did shopping in town before returning home south of town. Mrs Herman Stewart, wife of the Hope bank cashier, was in town Thursday.
In a tense street action at Volseni, Captain Mistitch fights the prince with swords while Sophy watches from her window. The assault ends as a hidden threat is revealed and Mistitch is captured, the heroism of a bronze lamp-bearing figure and a fatal strike at the porch changing the night’s course.
Simunel Clapp of Hartsville came to town Friday en route to Indianapolis with brothers John and Wil. Abeout the game time their father Samuel Clapp met them on the way to Hartsville where he will stay until after Christmas.
The couple, Gen Wardwell and his wife Mrs Wardwell, once famed for their devoted marriage, faced a tragic bout with leprosy. After she was found afflicted, the husband protected her despite danger, and both were later isolated near Tombstone, Arizona where he died of grief and she died in Los Angeles under county care.
A December Farm Journal excerpt extols happiness through honest virtues like experience contentment patience mercy faith hope charity and love. It notes honest laughter aids daily work and shares a tale of effort and consequence to illustrate perseverance equality and resilience.
The Thrice-a-Week World touts itself as a truthful, nonpartisan paper with strong public trust. It markets a combined offer with the New Era, highlighting a $1.80 bundle for readers and emphasizing its practical daily presence despite its triweekly schedule.
A man named Smitheon believed himself a born comedian but stops trying after a failed encounter with an old friend. He visits and comments on Miss Ritchie's pile of dried grass, then leaves with his humor crushed for good.
Miss Mary E Logan arrives home after seven years in India as a missionary. She sent a telegram promising a joyful welcome on Tuesday but a telegraph error spelled Thursday causing a delayed and disappointing reception.
Adams Township Board of Finance Decatur Indiana will receive written proposals from banks and trust companies for the receipt of public funds on deposit. Proposals must be executed on official forms with personal or surety bonds or collateral bonds. The proposal hearing is January 4 between 1 and 2 p.m. at the Adams school house.
A San Francisco man swallowed a mysterious indigestion powder sent as a medicine sample, raising calls for regulation of sample distribution. The incident highlights concerns about dangers from unsolicited medical products and the need for stricter laws to protect the public.
Dispatchers report James El Watson plans to move from Rush County after a recent incident with Marshall. He reportedly aims to form a partnership with Judge Piety of Terre Haute, signaling a new chapter as the community bids him farewell.
The International Stewards Association plans talks with Winans Technnal about establishing a school of commercial cooking. George W. June of June's in Indianapolis advocates training to elevate cooks to the level of skilled tradesmen.
Wanted man to Greensburg to handle expiring subscriptions and secure new business by methods used annually. Permanent position with salary 1.60 per day plus commission. Experience preferred though natural qualifications accepted. Address with references R C Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Bldg New York.
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