19 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
1
A tribute to Mme. Marchesi, renowned French singing teacher, praised for guiding many pupils worldwide. She holds medals from European royalty, has authored over thirty five music books, and is celebrated for her deep cultural impact though not widely known beyond Parisian cultured circles.
The quotation presents Dr William Edward Marboole Lecky arguing that women morally surpass men due to self sacrifice. He claims women demonstrate virtuous and religious character more, noting men rarely exhibit such self denial and often seek others' pleasure.
The article denounces the young mother who drowned her infant over love, condemning emotional insanity as an excuse. It argues poverty shields no mercy and laments the tragedy driven by love for a man.
A speaker contends that a man is worthless and questions a woman's plea that she drowned a baby for the child’s supposed betterment. She argues the baby’s death mirrors an innocent victim as St. Paul was, underscoring moral conflict and justification under extreme distress.
A woman reportedly dodged court by swallowing a legal summons, challenging proceedings and delaying imminent judicial action. The act illustrates defiance of legal process and raises questions about enforcement and consequences.
The Polanist Madame Carrens visits Indianapolis after 27 years away and asserts that muphic speaks to the heart not the mind. She says analysis may dissect a masterpiece, but only feeling minds grasp its spirit and charm.
In Greensburg Roller Polo is gaining momentum as two teams form at the Skeen skating rink. Twe polo outfits arrived this week and players practice daily. Soon they will face Rushville and other nearby towns. Local social notes mention Mrs. Garrison, Mrs. Roszell, Mrs. Simmonds, Mrs. Littell, and Ernest Watson. An Irish woman who had been mute for years spoke at a religious revival, ending her husband’s hopes of bliss.
Tuesday and today a mails delivered to T Vinnedge of Hope brought additional hog donations for the gate at Hope on December 31. The aim is to wipe out the debt against the Hope Baptist church with sixty two hogs donated and possibly up to one hundred, though seventy may be the practical limit for one day. Col Winnedge reports offers from across the country and says as many as seventy auctioneers will assist, with at least that many expected at the sale.
Over six years Indiana counties averaged 12 624 people jailed for drunkenness yearly. Sheriff's per day boarding pay was 409 cents, totaling 33 973 22 annually. Brown and Ripley reported no drinkers in jail. Joseph Leggitt was summoned from San Antonio Texas due to his sister in law Mrs James Loggitt’s illness.
A traction car leaving this city at 8 30 a m jumped the track near Acton on Thursday morning and rolled down an embankment killing one man and injuring four others Principal casualty Donald Sleeth of Shelbyville died at the scene Dr Heeton of New York reported internal injuries and may die Conductor Gus Barrall and Motorman James Harick were uninjured Conductor Urba Eckins transported injured to Indianapolis for treatment Charlies Erdmann and Greensburg men Lewis Stout and Marsh McCormack were aboard but not hurt
State Geologist W S Blatchley plans to send State Gas Inspector B A Tinney to Greensburg to inspect a shallow gas well on Samuel Covert’s farm two and a half miles northeast of town. The 251 foot well reportedly yields odorless gas, possibly marsh gas, with no pressure measurement yet.
An old fashioned onion shup combines minced onions cider vinegar and boiling molasses to ease hoarseness and sore throat. For colds drink hot lemonade at bedtime by mixing lemon juice with hot water and boiling for one minute. Mrs Henry Merrow in Columbus sanatorium shows progress and will return home next Friday week.
Greensburg leads the five game series 7 to 5 after winning the fourth contest at Greensburg alleys on Wednesday night. Shelbyville won the first game, but Greensburg pulled ahead in total pins by 169 across three games. McKay posted 232, DeWeese 117 in the night’s scoring. The final game to be played next Thursday night.
Washington postal authorities fix a 200 dollar penalty for taking or returning mail misdelivered to another, newspapers included. Do not blame the postmaster for errors. Mrs. William Patton and Mrs. G W Van Ausdall visited Mulroy en route to Adams for Mrs. Charles Taylor’s funeral. Forrest Edmeades performed solos at Morris town K of P event.
Dec 12 Castle Indiana reports a blanket remonstrance threatens local saloons with closure in coming months. Mail order firms flood the city with circulars selling cheap whisky and wines by mail. Temperance advocates say aggressive tactics reveal liquor trade weakness and shift to cheaper urban suppliers.
Emma Mersing daughter of Rabbi Merging of Indianapolis leads the orchestra for the B N A I Brith vaudeville entertainment set for next Monday night in the city.
A romantic tale recounts Jan Kubelike’s courtship and marriage to the golden haired daughter of the Lord Chief Justice of Hangary. Their twin daughters symbolize how love, born of music, can open doors to happiness.
The narrative recalls Paderewski as a child prodigy whose early love match threatened his musical path. For months his wife’s devotion gave happiness over talent, dulling his promise. Friends feared the mistake, yet a sudden surge of inspiration revived his power and his fame surged again.
Local market quotes show hog prices off about 40 cents per hundred pounds with highs near 4.50. Wheat advances to 0.90 a bushel while demand moves slowly. New corn is damp and not fit for shipping until zero weather. Holiday poultry prices: turkeys 10 cents per pound and chickens 7 cents. Butter 15 cents per pound and eggs 27 cents per dozen.
Miss Mae Bannister and her brother Emmett of Sardinia spent Thursday in the city visiting friends and attending to business affairs.
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