Down Flatrock in Canvass Boat Trip Ends in Homeward Rail Return
Joseph Shelhorn and Oren Farlow completed a 150 mile river journey from Shel horn's place to St Paul and back by rail. They navigated Flatrock to Geneva and Columbus then entered White river, camping near Geneva Cave. They killed about thirty ducks, shipped their boat and camp gear home, despite several narrow escapes.
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Joseph Shelhorn
Oren Farlow
Flatrock
White Rivers
Shelhorn
St Paul
Geneva
Columbus
White River
Geneva Cave
Brownstown
Jackson County
St. Paul
Baptist Minister Called for City Churches
A Baptist church held a Sunday meeting and extended a unanimous call to Rev. J. F. Fraser of Greenville Kentucky after three weeks of preaching. Fraser spoke morning and evening, will consider the position, and is expected to begin around May 1, coinciding with the new Presbyterian pastor.
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The
Baptist Church
J. F. Fraser
Greenville
Kentucky
Fraser
Traction Collision Near Waldron Injures Fourteen
A head on collision on the S. and C. Traction line east of Waldron injured fourteen people Thursday night. Motormen Cole and Braden and conductors Urba Elkins and Cory managed brakes and evacuations as the limited hit the local car. Most local riders recovered by Friday with Elkins returning to duty soon. several Indianapolis and Greensburg residents sustained non fatal injuries.
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S. & C. Traction
Waldron
Cole
Cory
Limited
Urba Elkins
Harry Braden
John Zinser
Prescott
Virgil Alexander
Greensburg
Samuel N. Patterson
William Smith
Peter Favors
St. Paul
G. L. Clark
Bellevue
Kentucky
J. M. Newby
Indianapolis
George Hammond
Samuel Coulter
Myrtle Favors
Orlando Lee
George J. Schmitt
Columbus
James Newby
Quiet Washington Township Republican Primary Results
The Washington township Republican primary drew 900 votes, far below the county total of 1 107. Trustee race was tight with Will C Ehrhardt narrowly beating John W Rhodes, while Hank Snell led by a wide margin for assessor, clinching two to one.
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Washington Township
Trustee
Will C. Ehrhardt
John W. Rhodes
Charlie Thomas
Hank Snell
Charity Baker to Give Chicago Piano Recital
Mrs Charity Baker who runs a Greensburg piano college will present a recital in Chicago on April 11 under the Chicago Piano College auspices. Earlier she taught at the Chicago Piano College faculty in St Paul Indiana and Greensburg.
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Indianapolis Star
Charity Alley Baker
St. Pau
Ind
Charity Baker
Greensburg
Chicago
Monument stock closeout offer at cost in Greensburg
H. H. Dowen announces a closing out sale of monuments tablets grave markers and lawn vases at cost this season. All items are modern in style and lettered in first class manner. If stock is unavailable orders will be placed at low prices. Call for prices. 1311 Greensburg.
Bold Robbery at Meek and Wooden Hardware Store
Robbers broke a back window and pried open rear doors at Meek and Wooden on West Main. They stole seven dollars in cash and stamps plus six fine revolvers, razors, and knives, leaving the safe untouched. Entry thought to have occurred before one o'clock Friday night. no clues found.
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Meek & Wooden
West Main Street
New Nichele Theatre In Town To Open Soon
Sheriff J L Biddinger plans a moving picture show in the former Joseph Drake room on the square SE corner. The room is being remodeled and the new theater should start in about two weeks with first class attractions expected to rival the Fairy and theater run by the Steadman brothers.
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J. L. Biddinger
Joseph Drake
Steadman Brothers
Biddinger
Wickens Enters Race For Appellate Judge Seat
Greensburg attorney Hugh D. Wickens announced as a candidate for the appellate judgeship at a Democratic state convention. He drew 679 votes to 6914 for Judge Felts of Greenfield, who led the field after weeks of campaigning. Wickens vows to run again.
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Hugh D. Wickens
Greensburg
Felts
Greenfield
Wickens
Williams Wright wedding in Indianapolis noted
Roy Williams and Miss Sallie Wright were married in Indianapolis on Thursday evening last week. Both are well known young people in the city. Rev. Neal McPherson of Indianapolis performed the ceremony. They returned Friday to spend a few days with home folks and to receive congratulations. The Standard extends best wishes for a happy married life.
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Roy Williams
Sallie Wright
Indianapolis
Neal McPherson
Pierce Supply Company Builds Pierce Hardware Hub
The Pierce Supply Company, formed June 1907 in Pierce Colorado, runs hardware lumber and builders materials. J E Shafer as manager and treasurer, with J C Stovall president and C W Martin vice president, oversees a 25x100 foot cement store as growth prospects loom. John E Shafer, born 1864 in Indiana, moved west in 1903 then settled near Pierce, purchasing land and aiding townsite development.
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Greeley
Col
Pierce
Pierce Supply Company
Jackson Township
J. C. Stovall
C. W. Martin
Bert A. Shafer
J. E. Shafer
John E. Shafer
Decatur County
Indiana
Denver
Pierce Station
Bert
S. H. Southard
Shafer
Annual Commencement at Clarksburg High School
The nineteenth annual commencement was held at the Methodist church Thursday evening. Rev. McCall opened with prayer, Harold Beall gave the welcome, Rev. William Barton delivered the class address Life as a Practical Problem, Frank Beall gave the valedictory, diplomas were presented to Nellie Fee Frank Beall and Harold Beall by Prof. H. C. Doles, Erdmann's orchestra provided music, and Rev Dagan closed with prayer.
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Clarksburg
McCall
Spring Hill
Harold Beall
William Barton
Oak Park Illinois
Frank Beall
Nellie Fee
Frank
H. C. Doles
Dagan
Erdmann
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Oriental Smyrnia
Oy Herr Schaffner
Marx
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Hart Schaffner & Marx
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ind
Truster
John W. White
H. C. Snell
Lee Recraft Ee
Pee Essen
James Kelley
Hf. H. Dowben
New Nichele Theatre
Williams-Wright
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Germany
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District of Columbia
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