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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1908

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Minear Dry Goods CO Brussels Oriental Smyrnia Oy Herr Schaffner Marx Hart Schaffner and Marx Clothes 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 Colorado England France Germany Washington District of Columbia
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