10 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
1
An editor argues that even when children are under supervision the safe gun remains dangerous. A Patterson New Jersey boy and his eleven year old friend sparked concern about firearm safety and parental responsibility in a discussion of preventing harm or death.
Public notice lists missing addressees and initials in a dead letters advertisement. Names include Albert Brunce Dunn Charley Demons Wm Doyle Ora Henderson Robbins Aaron Roberts Behmide Sterne Sparke Taylor Whitney Emily Gausett Miles Thelma Dowden Miss Shaback and others.
The Milroy Press asserts it will collect every dollar owed on subscriptions. Bro Archy urges readers to notify if they wish to be removed from the list. The notice corrects the belief that publishers cannot seek payment after the paid period.
Fragmented items report Mrs Littell injured at her sister’s home in North Vernon with a leg ligament injury requiring a plaster cast and weeks of recovery. A Cincinnati christening scene yields a chaotic melee leaving one dead and several injured. Teachers in New Jersey may face pantform attire while discussions on wives and ideals appear in miscellaneous social commentary. Indianapolis resident John Olendenning is noted as moved, Gail Groti visits Todianapolis friends, and local property changes include Rash Mendenhall occupying the Covert property on Best street.
The waist pattern 5969 offers a versatile garment for development as part of a complete serge, cheviot, whipcord or cashmere costume. It fits sizes 83 to 42 inches bust and needs 3% yards of 37 inch material or 2% yards of 86 inch fabric, with a contrast piece. Send name and address with pattern number and 32 cents to Pattern Department.
The Mothere Circle met with Mrs Reynolds to discuss the Montessori Method led by Mrs Charlies Dowden. Officers for the year were announced with Mrs Ray Hamilton as Chairman and Mrs Albert Gilliam as Vice Chairman. treasurer was Mrs Eawin Beck. Hostesses were Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Doddridge. guests included Mrs John Dilla, Mrs Redding Gray, and Mrs Ira Clark.
Mike Clara Sparks recalls a terrifying night as a colored man tailed her near Washington Street. Chief Johnson appears from the shadows and halts the suspect, prompting calls for swifter punishment to protect women at night.
Officials urge strict quarantine to prevent spread of foot and mouth disease among cattle. Indiana farmers protest restrictions that halt shipping and affect herd management, arguing for measures that protect public health without crippling livelihoods.
Managers Willard and Carnatt plan a Westport Boy Scout meet at Encampment with films and camp activities. Young participants will enjoy exhibitions, drills, and a Pleasant outing at the New Theatre, while Hon Mia and Will Kincaid return from Cincinnati after eye consultation. A sixty ton bakery fire box is scheduled to be fired at Gem Bakery today.
The Decatur County Independent Telephone Company will hold its annual meeting on Thursday December 10 1914 at the G A R Hall Greensburg Indiana at 230 P M. Directors to be elected for two years and reports reviewed. President Les presiding.
Mere Eepey hosts a small gathering today with nine or ten cheerful companions for a Needie Craft Club meeting at a charming cottage. Mrs Kepey will entertain and preside over the light, sociable afternoon.
Police searched a house in Junction City but found no suspect until an officer struck the piano keys by accident. Lifting the keyboard revealed a goodly supply of bowled goode hidden inside the instrument.
Mrs Zora Purvis of Letts visited here on Wednesday. Earl J Satties of Indianapolis will spend Sunday with folks and friends.
A letters invites Seo y Will Racker of St George Commandery and Ohio Knights of St John to Cedar Point on Lake Erie for June 20 to 26 1916 events. Highlights include daily entertainments prize drills Grand Ball dancing and a Monday parade with a large gathering of the Cleveland and Toledo Grand Commanderies. Fraternally D A Crotty and W G Converse sign. Owls lodge elects new officers for the term with Charles Tarne Pact as president and others named.
Report describes Mike Brogan living in a high glass tower at the Michigan Avenue crossing. Ground-floor workers prepare the artery gates and pump tail for operation while Brogan, titled as a guard, will oversee from above and watch the trains.
Beginning Saturday December 6 the post office will dispatch Cincinnati bound mail on Train No 10 except Sundays leaving Tieensburg at 107 PM Geogre E Erpmann P M
News from Potmacher Erimaan states mail will be carried on the bound train leaving at 1 10 PM. The schedule notes limited accommodation and urges urgent messages before the morning and afternoon runs. The Big Four officials are not fully clear on the change.
Home Wealth Club urges readers to protect mouth and throat as the body’s入口 to health. It cites a Florida case of diseased fruit trees linked to oral decay and stresses daily cleansing and a simple mouthwash to prevent germ growth and throat troubles.
Health questions are answered through the Home Health Club at 5689 Cottage Grove Ave, Chisago. Send full name and address with postage for responses.
Rev F H Fain of St Marys Catholic Church on East Street near Railroad announces weekday Masses at 7 30 AM Sunday Mass at 8 00 AM high Mass at 10 AM and vesper services with Benediction at 8 PM Note a change in hours to 7 AM The Ark Mission hosts regular services Tuesdays and Fridays at 7 30 PM Sundays 2 30 and 7 PM Pastor E B Bedell plans a special meeting at 401 Washington St Miss Harrold of Kentucky will lead revival meetings at 7 30 PM during the week and Sunday 2 30 and 7 PM Everyone welcome.
The Mothers Circle report failed to credit Mrs. Frank Gray as assistant hostess and did not note that refreshments ended the pleasant afternoon.
European entries for the Indianapolis 500 imagine a trio led by Darius Reata with either Jean Chassagne or K Lee Guinness. They plan to bring over Sunbeams to the race, seeking Louie Coate’s consent. The Sunbeams boast 276 cubic inch engines and speeds up to 110 mph, with Chassagne famed as a world record holder and Guinness noted for Isle of Man fame.
The article notes most of the world’s cables are made in the United States with the first in 1857. It says the cumulative length could reach from Earth to the moon, and describes projected feeding times as ships traverse seas and depths.
Miss Grace Sparks, previously ill for several days, shows signs of recovery and is improving.
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