12 Dec 1912
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
1
The piece argues editors must balance public interest with truth, warning that suppressing news harms readership and the newspaper’s integrity. Ben Meyer faces local interest as Mrs Meyer and Mrs August Miller are noted in relief and recovery updates.
Mrs. Mies Rose Coristy comes back from a holiday in Danville. Mrs. Forrest Edmeades of the Oregon Greensburg colony is quarantined with her daughter Katherine due to a skin rash.
Palace on the north side shows Monte Cristo in three reels this evening. Matinee and night show both priced at 10 cents each.
A reader disputes general vaccination, arguing the system is sound and exposure does not guarantee fear of smallpox or other diseases. The letter references vaccination dangers and notes a case of a non vaccinated family member contracting illness.
The approaching wedding of Miss Maude Mings of Waldron to Harry Brown of this city was announced Tuesday. The ceremony is planned near Christmas with the exact date to be set by the couple. Brown, about 23, is the son of Mrs. Stephenson and will live in this city afterward where he has a steady job.
Mrs Ambrose Hickman, a widely known county woman, is reported gutted after several recent illnesses. Family and friends are greatly concerned over her condition.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Beretarya related event with people named Wikis Sche Phot Wo and John Melk. It mentions a Berka Sis 2e Deel and Slee uey Tore Lodpe thugi with unclear actions.
The piece notes how neighbors gossip about couples and elopements while towns like Greevaburg share the same small town dynamics. Mrs. Liszie Orme, a guest at Mrs. Scott Murphy’s country home near Kingaten, departs today for Liberty.
Cupid unites two city couples in marriage. John Dill and Mrs Holera wed Tuesday evening, while Seymour Cole and Mrs Cole marry Wednesday afternoon. Bedford mayor publicly nabbed a liquor dealer by tailing two young men to the establishment.
A Tulacoma man was acquitted by a female jury and kissed each woman juror after the verdict. The sheriff comments that he is overwhelmed by demand from women who want to serve on juries.
Gus Goyett departed for New York on a Wednesday in a frequent journey noted by locals. The report hints at the character and routine of a man whose travels are familiar to many in the community.
Mrs Henry tludaler of the Siab town neighborhood visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Travis at the first of the week. The Travises plan to spend the winter with their daughter and family.
L A Barding, newly elected prosecutor for Decatur and Bartholomew counties, outlines his move to Columbus to manage the office. He plans a practical arrangement with space in the Bartholomew County Courthouse, aims for full-time dedication, and notes the county’s needs and the public’s support.
Citizens urged to buy seals to fund Red Cross work against disease. Seventy five percent returns support county health efforts and the educational campaign while donors gain personal satisfaction and a sense of duty to humane service.
Sorrow filled Batesville as the death of Quarice W Tokuive on a Saturday evening was announced. He was 28 years old with 24 days, remembered as a favorite in Morris County and a nephew of Gesigs Pebulvea. The burial took place at St Albous cemetery the following Tuesday.
Miss Alma May Trimpett from North Broadway has the grip. Former Lafayette and Cincinnati residents SM Buihish and family now live in Chicago after transfers from the Cincinnati post office. Miss Foster from Indianapolis spoke as substitute lecturer for Amos Butter before the 94 Club, delivering a well remembered talk. The original contract for the lecture involved Gov J Frank Hanly and Miles Foater.
Mies Eva Hatfield returns after a week’s absence with Mrs Edda Phelps and baby Margaret. They visited Mr and Mrs Micheal Conner in Rienland. Mrs Charles Van Oadel of Indianapolis visited George Keichival and family this week. Mrs Mary L Tibbits, temperance worker from Kapos, spoke here.
A druggist claims to have perfected a lip salve that prevents infection. The trade is growing rapidly with a clientele mainly young women.
Citizens discuss display rules following widespread thefts of potatoes from on street stalls. Merchants split between two and three foot sidewalk displays, with some claiming losses of a half bushel overnight. Proponents argue better visibility aids shoppers. opponents fear crowding.
Doole Caney McKay died Friday morning at his daughter Mie Will Martin McKay’s home. He was ninety six, a well known citizen, active in the community. On election day he was carried to his daughter’s house due to feebleness, death expected soon. Pope Pine Xiba announced five American bishops with hundreds of attendees at the ceremony. Mise Anca Ziegler of Oterkapurg was a visitor here Friday.
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