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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
3
Greenburg residents are urged to patronize local merchants over mail order and soap clubs. The message argues that local shoppers support schools markets shipping and streets, noting the Harris Comedy Co. visit and Roy Hunters recovery as community updates. Roy Hunter plans to travel to Versailles after recuperating from illness.
County commissioners approved nine liquor licenses including Alonzo Rader and Dennis Dannacher. They ordered bids for a courthouse flagpole, appointed John E. Robbins supervisor of Robbinsford bridge, and John Scripture sept of Ewington road. Mrs. Senior was reappointed matron at the Orphans Home for two years. A remonstrance against the Adam township gravel road petition was filed after a July meeting of protesting taxpayers.
Readable instructions describe making decorative handkerchiefs from linen or lawn. One yard yields nine men's handkerchiefs from 45 inch fabric. twelve women's from 32 inch linen at $1 to $1.50 per yard. Edges are rolled and whipped with colored thread, corners curved, cross stitches formed, and a small colored initial added. The result is unique and stylish with a touch of color.
Sardinia resident M. E. Harper is the guest of Miss Irene Durban, visiting in the city and staying at her home during a social event week.
A collection of farmer proverbs and rural observations from Jane Farm Journal. Entries discuss spending, discretion, labor, and farming practices with humor and folklore. The pieces reference voters, Burbank, and household tasks, reflecting agrarian life and common-sense sayings.
Kyla Perry operates a chair on the east side of the square offering polishing and stern service to customers. The scene evokes an old song promising cheap dignity as locals recall the man who “punishes” with a steady hand.
A dog poisoner targets Burney with poisoned meat scattered Sunday night described as half a cow. By Monday five dogs lay dead and many more sick. Mrs. Will Cumback plans to fetch Myrtle Kitta and travel to Lapelle for the summer, then to California in fall before returning to Lapulle.
Fire Chief Ran dall alerted city officials after discovering a loose cornice over the Franklin side near Silberberg building. Mayor Thomson ordered Friday night sidewalk closure and Sunday rope off with danger signals to guard pedestrians. the cornice has been unstable for months, with brackets detached and the mass potentially falling in high winds.
Burglars ransacked the home of John Meyers about two miles south of New Point on Saturday night, taking around $18 while the family was away. A hired man frightened the intruders as they fled, a near miss occurring when a bullet pierced his sleeve but caused no injury. Indianapolis bloodhounds were brought to the scene Sunday afternoon, but no further leads were reported.
A lighthearted column notes a misreported death sting tale about Frank Gray who was actually stung while hiring a swarm of bees and recovered by Sunday school time. It praises simple values and recounts the Decor day wedding of Taylor Meek and Carrie Bates, celebrating nineteen years of marriage and lasting happiness.
June sale highlights a wide range of embroidery and insertion fabrics with prices from 5c to 81-3c per yard, Swiss bindings and Nainsook sets, lace allovers up to 2.75 per yard, and discounted muslin gowns and skirts. The promotion also features reductions on carpets rugs lace curtains suits skirts shirtwaists hosiery and underwear.
A compact lesson on temper control in business and legal settings. The author urges staying calm during interviews and disputes, noting that cool, factual speech aids witnesses and negotiators while anger harms outcomes.
A kitchen tip describes baking potatoes in an asbestos toaster with a covered granite pan then mashing them to a fine, digestible consistency with butter salt and cream. The note also reports Mrs. Clio Mobley of Paris California visiting Marshal Dickey and his wife with their five month old daughter Miriam for the summer.
Music columnist notes Henry Zoehner's return to Cincinnati for two weeks of practice and rehearsal before the College of Music’s year end concert. Zoehner is set to take a prominent part in the program. The piece titled John Chinaman is highlighted as a popular two step of the day.
The article notes fade issues in violin manufacture and suggests players are highly influenced by external factors. It highlights many chin and shoulder rests, especially Becker models, with millions in use, while players claim their own setup is best.
A concert by Paderewsky featured a defective piano that required an assistant to pound the hammer back after each strike. The peculiar instrument caused sticks on the strings and a unique performance that delighted the audience.
Miss Orton Elizabeth Brenner a pupil of the College of Music at Cincinnati and a leading chorus member gave a recital before a cultured audience. Her bird like voice and girlish simplicity drew hearty applause and her rose like appearance pleased the crowd as she concluded with The Last Rose of Summer.
In Germany an advertised concert starts exactly on time. Entry is forbidden during the performance until a pause. The audience hisses any noise. There are no ushers and attendees find their seats. Wraps are checked and paid for, as are programs.
Mary Davis argues in St. Teresa's Quarterly that education in musical literature is more important than technical instruction. It broadens listening, enhances enjoyment, and builds the foundation for skilled performance.
On June 1 Edward Keesing and his wife observed the 220th anniversary of their marriage. To remind them of the event they hosted a Sunday gathering with guests from afar including Charles Keasing and Z J Moffett and family of Cincinnati Owen Moffett and wife of Madison and Clem Kessing at Thdianapolis.
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