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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
4
A local call urges residents to attend Shelbyville events on Thursday April 9 as turnout is prioritized. The notice promotes travel to Shelbyville with a fifty cent round trip fare and praises the efforts of Davidson and local supporters to boost attendance.
A local call urges every Republican in Decatur County to take a day off on Thursday and travel to Shelbyville. The prompt suggests a coordinated day away from work to attend activities or events in Shelbyville.
A local political forecast argues Congressman Davidson could clinch the Sixth District nomination if Decatur county Republicans fulfill their duty and rally behind him.
A local reader urges returning a Decatur County native to Congress, arguing the 52 year gap calls for a new representative and timely election.
Decatur County calls on every Republican to stand up and be counted for Davidson in Shelbyville next Thursday. The message emphasizes unity and political support ahead of the upcoming event.
A leading Ohio congressman asserts Secretary Taft cannot win Ohio as union labor men and the colored vote tilt solidly against him.
Warden Reid of the state prison resigns after six years of service. During his tenure he oversaw thirteen executions, a duty he disliked and which drew public attention to his tenure.
Kaiser Wilhelm rejects acceptance of Dr. David J. Hill as ambassador to Berlin citing Mrs Hill as too democratic. Report notes she wore a Dutch cap and short skirt while bicycling, provoking the German emperor's chagrin.
The list includes Thomas EF Davidson of Decatur, E E Moore of Fayette, William Hough of Hancock, William O Barnard of Henry, Charles W Stivers of Union, and J O Campbell of Wayne.
Senator Nathan 8 B Hawkins of Portland wins nomination for Congress in the Eighth District on the 761st ballot. He authored the anti trust law passed by the last legislature and is a banker. The party sees him as a happy solution and expects an easy election.
The speaker argues other distant counties will bring big crowds to the convention, while Shelbyville’s Decatur holds easier access. He urges Republicans to mobilize and bring at least a thousand attendees to show strength.
A reporter contrasts doomsday warnings with optimism, noting early 20th century woes such as arson against tobacco and distilleries. The text touts Republican leaders and Southern hospitality, promising cheer and resilience amid social change.
The article recalls past Decatur County Congress members Will Cumback elected 1854 and Gen James B Foley elected 1856. After a long absence, 1908 brings a new candidate the Republicans present to the Old Burnt district, aiming for renewed honor.
The Sixth Congressional District Republican Committee invites delegates to a two session convention in Shelbyville on April 9 to nominate a U S Representative. Delegates numbered 116 are apportioned by county including Decatur 13 and Wayne 24 with notices to county chairs two weeks prior. Edgar M Haas presides as chairman.
The Anti-Saloon League outlines its 1909 11 program for Indiana. It opposes repeal of remonstrance laws, backs county unit local option to bar saloons, and pushes a constitutional amendment to prohibit intoxicating liquor voted by the people in Autumn 1911. It seeks lawmakers who will enact county wide measures and favors a state dry policy by 1912.
Springfield residents and contemporaries of Abraham Lincoln assert he abstained from intoxicants. Dr William Jaynes and Thayer the longtime merchant dispute claims of Lincoln drinking, recalling Lincoln’s temperance stance and refusals during political nomination events. They cite his well remembered temperance speech and orderly conduct amid celebratory scenes.
Priscilla argues that mocking neighbors, preachers, and hosts betrays insecurity and a desire to appear superior. She notes such conduct is a rural habit absent in large cities and urges readers to cultivate better character by stopping ridicule and improving themselves.
The Decatur county Republican editorial urges support for Thomas E. Davidson of Decatur city as standard bearer for the Sixth Congressional District. The Shelbyville convention on April 9 will name a successor to James E. Watson and delegates from surrounding counties prepare to attend in large numbers to back Davidson’s candidacy.
Mrs. Edwards recalls Lincoln’s sobriety and his temperance addresses in church, noting he never drank and often spoke on temperance. John W. Bunn, banker and Illinois figure, says Lincoln was liberal yet abstinent. Lincoln’s presence and wit are also described.
Lawrenceburg plans to move Captain Samuel C. Vance remains from the old cemetery to Greendale cemetery and place a tablet. Victor O Shaughnessy of the Commercial Club seeks heirs’ consent for removal. Vance, a Pennsylvania native and early Ohio Valley figure, served as a US surveyor and helped shape the area.
Lawrenceburg was laid out in 1802 by Captain Vance on land he entered and then re entered by Col. Benjamin Chambers after Vance’s financial troubles. The town grew around the Tousey house on high ground, and the plat moved from Hamilton County to Dearborn County records with changes noted in 1812. The site was named for Vance’s wife, whose maiden name was Lawrence.
F M Doran of Toledo Ohio was seriously injured at the depot on Friday evening while attempting to catch a departing train. His left foot was mangled under a wheel and he was bruised and cut about the face. He was treated at Dr Woods and then taken to Indianapolis. Doctors feared ankle amputation and said he would be a cripple for life.
An advertising blurb promotes Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder troubles not beyond medical reach. Signed by J. H. Batterton.
Avonburg correspondent recalls pioneer rally days in southern Indiana where old Revolutionary veterans wore buckled knee pants and long stockings while drilling in open fields. Distilleries and whiskey flowed freely, yet officers kept the sessions orderly and safe.
The Civic League of young church members met at the Christian church with a packed audience. Rev A L Bennett urged unity among temperance supporters and condemned the liquor traffic as evil, noting Reformatory inmate findings. Pastor W G Johnston also spoke against liquor, and Clarence Eward sang a moving hymn.
Mrs Will Cumback will sell at public auction home items including tables chairs parlor furniture pictures dishes preserved fruit gas range radiators ladders and other articles at the residence on North Franklin street at 1 oclock Saturday afternoon April 4. A chain of circumstances generally has a weak link.
Traditional patent medicine advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. The copy invites women to write for advice and to seek Lynn, Massachusetts guidance, claiming thousands cured and urging personal health restoration.
The April issue features Jimmy Jones Pirate: Four Boys on the Mississippi and That Dillingham Boy, plus Canal and Jungle concluding. Short stories include The Poetry of Steeples and How Far Got Even. Articles cover Easter origins, golf tips, education, and the Boys Poultry Yard, with talks on health and cleverness. Forty Stunts in Magic and Trapping Hints entertain. eighty-two illustrations accompany content. Subscription is $1.00 yearly by Sprague Publishing Co., Detroit.
A traditional whitewash mix is described using ten gallons of water and twenty five pounds of lime plus five pounds of clean wood ashes ten pounds of melted beef tallow two pounds of common salt and half a pound of glue. Mix while hot and apply warm with stirring. add mineral color as desired such as ochre ochre or red.
Chamberlains salve praised as a healing remedy for burns sores and sore nipples and chapped hands. It relieves pain almost instantly and usually heals without a scar unless the burn is severe. Price 25 cents. Sold at Battertons drug store.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Minnie Schilling deceased to appear in Decatur circuit court Greensburg Indiana on April 8 1908 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. William Schilling Administrator. March 26 1908.
The first Monday in May is the last day for paying the first half city and county taxes without penalty. Under the new depository law, the penalty must be added at once. Persons paying on property that has changed bands should report at once for correct computation. County Treasurer B. Trimble reports.
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