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Newspaper
Greensburg New Era
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
A letter to the editor denounces feminist divorce pleas, condemning women who advocate multiple marriages and second divorces as morally ruinous. The author laments modern ideas on love and marriage, arguing for traditional restraint and criticizing those who seek freedom through divorce.
A Memphis case unfolded as a man accused a wife of unlawfully keeping jewels given during courtship. The woman, recently wed, argued she had right to change her mind, while the suitor pressed for possession of the valuables amid accusations of betrayal.
The speaker questions a will that leaves all property to another man’s wife, calling it gall and wormwood. Meanwhile the young woman preserves possession of both the jewels and the will, suggesting a lesson in volatile affection and property stakes.
The Leon Club known as the Beer Club in Evanston Illinois reportedly burned its building last night. Police are said to be looking the other way while residents call the blaze a wild beast in the path of the community.
A humorous calculation imagines a year of daily chores by a woman, tallying 365 doner moments, 1 095 disbee washes, 180 school-readiness routines, 146 baby sleeps, and about 390 calls. It notes she wishes for many things, totaling 525 600 wishes in a year.
Jim Cowens sold gouda to Donnell and Son shoe firm Thureday. Al Stott of Mulroy did business here Thureday. A pearl collar was found after a young woman lost it, sparking ad-backed hope in the Hope Journal. A closing out sale locked doors intermittently amid a minor stovepipe fire for publicity. Mrs. C. C. Byrne plans a trip to Cincinnati next Saturday for about a week.
Gambling Device Oscar Pryibis a.s. American Table Co. of St Louis sues Clyde A Stagg smokery for $30 balance on a ring game machine called the Ringer Game. Pryibil testifies Stagg signed in Feb 1907 to pay $45 with $15 cash and two later payments. Defends as the machine a gambling device. dispute on payment, return, and current whereabouts.
William Minor of Burney made a business trip here Friday while Mrs Will White visited her mother in Danville.
A church pastor tests a mining town boy on matrimony and the archbishop laughs at the boy’s purgatory answer. At a banquet the archbishop jokes with a Jewish rabbi about ham, who answers helpfully “at your wedding.”
The mayors of Brazil and Rushville propose cleaning up days to improve communities. They suggest support from local figures and endorse the idea as beneficial for Greenaburg and surrounding areas.
The proposed exchange between Mrs Gail H Miers and William Howe and Son failed to materialize. The trade is declared off and Mrs Miers continues her business as before.
On record Governor Hanly urged action against liquor sales at Brazil and asserted towns that shut saloons enjoyed stronger commerce than during periods of liquor sales.
The Douglas and Dunn theatrical group reached the city on Wednesday to begin rehearsals at Espey venue. Local support grows as hometown ties with Jimmie and George boost hopes for the company’s success.
The writer condemns public interference in a private quarrel between Frank Gould and his wife, arguing wealth invites meddling and magnifies minor disputes.
The South Bend chief of police arrested twenty five Salvation Army members on a public nuisance charge. Ed Fee of Clarkeburg conducted business here Friday. Mrs John Hartley, ill for nearly nine weeks, is reported slightly improved.
Report describes Frank lin meat merchant accidentally locking a man in a cold storage chest for under a minute yesterday. The victim, frightened but unharmed, recounts the incident, noting the storage room’s chilling environment and his escape as Bachelor recalls a similar prior episode.
The last will dated August 26 1907 of John Suttles is presented for probate with his oldest son Will as administrator. The widow receives the West Washington street home place household goods and money. Remaining real estate and all personal property are to be sold and divided equally among the children.
A jumble of notices reports Mrs. Smith Russell's critical condition and slim recovery hopes. Nearby, Misa Mabel Foley closes school term and heads home toward Milroy. Tidbits cover a paint refurbishing at A. C. Gilchrist's house, a two snout pig eyed as county fair attraction, and visits by Ed Pamphrey and A. & Everhart en route to Indianapolis and Cinei. Population counts show 1161 in the city enumeration. The Shelbyville opening game May 8 between Ci ce ro and Shelbyville looms as a crowd draw in good weather. Gale-force shifts as Galveston raises 16 ft of grade to fend tidal waves, with sand-and-water deluges described. May issue of Popular Mechanics shows dredge discharge pipe and street scenes. Local scenes include Peter Shuh and John Evans visiting, Mrs. Blackamore's Kingston sojourn, and plans for Seymour or Cincinnati ties. Eva Hyatt hosts a small gathering including Miss Robisor and Leon Champion. Tom Maudlin, Mel Surface, and Frank Surface in town for business. Merry Widow bat incident noted with a rescue after an attempted overdose. Mrs. Charlies Miller of Indiana and Tom Moberly spend time with Sunman friends during business visits.
Daniel G Reid of New York holds a $221,793 demand note against Star Publishing Co for more than $200000. George C Hitt, former Indianapolis Journal manager, named receiver as the Star's assets valued under $91000. Publications likely continue to protect franchise rights and lists while Reid funds operations with no working capital.
A May American Review of Reviews piece by Herbert N. Caseon argues farming has shifted from census counting to machine aided output. It notes United States leads global wheat cotton and corn, highlights state leaders like Illinois Iowa Minnesota Kansas California Texas Louisiana Kentucky New York and praises mechanized efficiency in wood milking and crop production.
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