06 May 1909
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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
1
The Pittsburg Gazette Times notes a surge in pre mortem will reviews by independent experts. Testators appoint examiners to foresee how a will might be construed after death and adjust accordingly.
A quirky remark contrasts women’s belief in marriage to a lavish sultan of tweeds with a critique of remaining single, reflecting a playful take on social expectations and happiness.
Frank Woodward and family plan to move to the Templeton place on Annatrest east of Lincoln, a property owned by BRC Schoffner.
A boy found in the Ohio river Thursday is linked to Clare Mevere of Batesville who vanished after leaving Moody home. Mrs Moody and her daughters Golden and Gladye hosted Mevere for dinner. she planned a two oclock train to Batesville but later was unsure of the schedule. Neighbors noted her dazed conduct and nervous demeanor during the visit.
An old dental tip describes a camphorated root powder that cleans teeth without damaging enamel and makes them white. The formula uses precipitated chalk, camphor, and oil of root, but notes that powder alone is not enough for full effect.
Henry Zoellner accepts a summer engagement to play at a fashionable hotel in the Alleghany mountains and will treat the break as a pleasant respite before returning to the Conservatory in fall. Addie Wiles to drive for the Teethrop Laundry starting next week after a noted prior success. Mrs. S. D. Wale of Burney visited here Friday.
A local figure named Sherman Dolee, known for cheerful presence, is expanding into wells. Friends find the shift odd yet expect his digging skill to shine if he builds a suitable rig. His new venture joins his other business efforts near the wire factory and appears to expand his reach into multiple lines.
The report notes extensive damage from Thursday night’s hurricane affecting Tuarners’ Quarry and Holmes and Pool area farms. Mrs Turner describes near cyclone-like winds, with a barn uprooted, trees felled in all directions, and two buildings carried off a distance of a square and roof loss on the Turner property.
A group of seven men were moved from Marlon county jail to Northern prison to serve life terms for murder. The article notes intoxication as a contributing factor and questions liquor suppliers and authorities who enabled drinking. It urges repentance and voting out the saloon to curb such crime. Indiana Farmer reports a visit from Bert Reid and wife and a sister-in-law from near Columbus, with Lasham family members in Indianapolis related to Henry Jerpin’s death.
Mrs Coyl wife of a wagon maker at North Michigan Avenue left the post office with a bag holding twenty dollars and twenty five cents and a post cart bearing her name. She walked to Centenary church and along Michigan Avenue to the railroad and lost the bag. She retraced her steps but could not recover it. The finder knows who found the money.
Dr. Judaon Swift, secretary of the American Tract Society, argues that colporteurs will soon take a vacation and return to work with renewed zeal. He disputes the idea that vacations weaken effort and cites a pastor’s remark on Satan not taking a vacation as unsupported.
Health officers from many states gathered in Washington on the 22nd to discuss cooperation with federal authorities in enforcing pure food laws. They favored retaining Dr Wiley in his role, praising his work in maintaining food purity and combating adulterations and noxious drugs.
Uncle Tommy Meek of Greensburg reaches ninety three. Family plans observance on Monday with his life of honest dealings and Presbyterian faith praised by daughter Zobe Meek. Relatives across generations will gather to honor him and reflect on his health and long service.
Mrs Charles Reed from near St Pauls visits with her sister Mrs William Brinker who has been in miserable health for several months.
Essay notes age as a fluid measure and cites Holmes Bryant Longfellow Whittier Lowell Edwards Sumpter Juan and Monassides praising sustained vitality. Historic reflections on aging emphasize mental vigor over calendar years and quote Emerson on counting a man’s years only after he has nothing left to count.
Philadelphia philanthropist Ellis recently died leaving 99009,000 for an endowment to found an orphan girls college at Girard. The institution will admit pupils under thirteen and offer four years of instruction. It will be undenominational with no religious instruction as Gris d college requires. A group of young people were entertained Thursday evening at the home of Will McCoy.
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