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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

2

Watson Rushes Back to Cast Vote for Labor Measure

Indiana Governor hopeful James E. Watson returns to Washington to vote on the employers liability bill. A massive House welcome follows as Watson receives ovations from Republicans and Democrats alike. Speaker Cannon signals approval. Watson may resign from Ways and Means soon and join leaders in shaping a new legislative program.

Washington James E. Watson Indiana House of Representatives House Cannon Watson Jim Edwin Denby Detroit Denby Senate United States Congress Scott West Virginia West Virginia Statesman Congressman Burke Pennsylvania Louis Ludlow Star

Death of Dr Daily at Millhousen after months illness

Dr F M Daily died at his Millhousen home after a long illness. Born in Gaynorsville on March 36 1844 he trained under Dr Michael Daily and became a popular physician. He leaves a wife and son William Daily and is mourned by relatives including Isadore Strawback and Miss May Strawback. Funeral rites were at the Catholic church in Millhousen Wednesday morning.

F. M. Daily Millhousen Gaynorsville Michael Daily William Daily Isadore Strawback Miss May Strawback

How to Avoid Appendicitis

A short ad style note claims most appendicitis victims are constipated. It promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring natural bowel action without nausea or griping. Refuse substitutes. J. H. Batterton. ml

Orino J. H. Batterton

City Council Approves Hall Remodel and Street Repairs

The city council met in April and approved converting the hall front into private offices for the mayor treasurer and clerk while the back becomes council chambers. Budget not to exceed 400 dollars. They ordered East Main Street repairs and advertised bids for paving north of the opera house at 480 dollars. Several bills totaling 2185 67 were approved including utilities and wages.

East Main Street K. of P. Opera House Gbg Gas & Light Co Water Company R. S. Meek & Son Willy Sin Saan Indianapolis Sewer Co

Fairbanks for President Promoted by Indiana Republicans

Indiana Republicans urge Charles Warren Fairbanks as the party’s candidate for president at the national convention. They praise his character public service and conservative resolve and instruct delegates to present his name and work to secure his nomination.

Indiana Charles Warren Fairbanks

Wills Probated for SARILDA STYERS and MARY BOWMAN

The will of Sarilda Styers bequeaths the Sandcreek pike toll house to her son Charles F. Styers and the South Broadway property to sons Jesse H. and William G. Styers. Jesse H. Styers gets 3200 and Emma C. Styers 100 for care of Samuel Styers. Viola Sanger receives household goods. remainder divided among three sons. Executors named: William G. and Jesse H. Styers. Mary's will names Fred Bowman as executor and leaves all to Margaret Bowman.

Charles F. Styers Indianapolis Sandcreek Pike South Broadway Jesse H William G Jesse H. Styers Emma C. Styers Samuel Styers Viola Sanger Mary Bowman Fred Bowman Margaret Bowman

Tourist Club Meeting Highlights French Industries Papers

The Tourist Club enjoyed a Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Edmeades. Mrs. Charles Bird presented 'The Industries of France' followed by a vocal solo by Mrs. J. K. Ewing. Brazier Kirby spoke on 'The Silk Industry of France' and Miss Mary Montgomery performed a piano duet with Mrs. R. W. Montgomery. Mrs. Will White read 'The Supreme Moment' and Florence Hazelrigg and Forrest Edmeades offered two solos and a duet. A social hour discussed a City Beautiful movement.

Forrest Edmeades Charles Bird France J. K. Ewing Brazier Kirby R. W. Montgomery Mary Will White Florence Hazelrigg

New Lincoln Carriage Co to Begin Greensburg Factory

The Greensburg Commercial Club closed a deal Tuesday evening to establish a new carriage factory here. The plan includes stockholders Eilis Ryan and W H Shaw with Adolphus Magee, starting capital of 8000 dollars, initial 3000 from the Commercial Club, and option to raise to 10000. The plant will occupy the former Greensburg Chair Company building, employ about twenty men, and is expected to be operating within sixty days raising hopes for local growth.

Greensburg Eilis Ryan Lincoln Adolphus Magee West Side Rex Buggy Co Connersville W. H. Shaw Rex Ryan Magee Commercial Club Greensburg Chair Company Ryan and Shaw Lincoln Carriage Co

Common School Graduates Shine With High Pass Rate

The county reports 106 graduates from common schools with only 17 failures among 123 examinees. Men depha] notes manuscripts meet above average standards, listing 106 successful students across townships including Jackson, Saltcreek, Adams, Fugit, Marion, Clinton, Clay, and Sandcreek with numerous named pupils.

Mendepha Jackson Township Wilbert Jayne Ethel Taylor Hazel Evans Mary E. Young Hazel Crise Leslie Hill Elsa Wolfe Orlando Ball Earl Abbott John Roland Minnie McKelbey Sylvia Thomas Emma Dixon Vernie Thurston Ruth Sha Eva Jackson Cora Belt Elizabeth Harrell Florence Parker Don Pleak Irvin Pumphrey Nellie Davis Ray Moor

Batterton's Offers Household Paints in 15c 25c and 40c Cans

Batterton's advertises household paints available in 15 cent 25 cent and 40 cent can sizes. The listing highlights affordable options for home projects and color choices.

Batterton’s

Bites Off Sister's Finger In Induced Fit of Anger

In Columbus Indiana on April 6 Mrs John Spillman rushes to the barn after her four year old daughter Helen cries out. The six year old brother Harold bites off the end of Helen's right forefinger during a dispute over orange portions. The incident is reported by the Indianapolis Star.

Columbus Ind John Spillman Burney Helen Harold Indianapolis Star

Caretaker Kicked by Mule at Farm Injury Report

Carey Applegate was kicked in the back by a mule while showing animals at his farm west of town on Monday. Dr. Sanders found a broken rib and a badly bruised back. The injury, though painful, is not serious and he is expected to recover in a few days.

Carey Applegate Mr. Applegate Sanders

Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple Property Deals

George S Littell transfers to Louisa M Bone a city lot for 2500 dollars. Elizabeth Brodie sells to John E Brodie lots in Clarksburg. Daniel Melivain to Thomas E Mellvain land in Jackson township for 500. James C Privett to Eliza E Covert city lot for 800. George S Littell to George Christian land to Marion MO MMUAID 6 0155p Iowa 2727 dollars. Charles Engelhart to Noah Jewell lot in St Paul. Trustees Town Westport to Jacob M Voiles lot in Westport cemetery. Josephine Von Phul to trustees Episcopal church lot in city. Isaac P Cobbler to John M Coomes land in Sandcreek 1000. George Christian to George S Littell land in Clay town RIS 53. Elizabeth Sullivan to William McNutt lot in Clarksburg. Lena R Mowrer to Margaret E Loyd latin city 1.00.

George S. Littell Louisa M. Bone Elizabeth Brodie John E. Brodie Clarksburg Paris Ares Daniel Melivain Thomas E. Mellvain Jackson Township James C. Privett Eliza E. Covert George Christian Marion Iowa Charles Engelhart Noah Jewell St. Paul Westport Jacob M. Voiles Westport Cemetery Josephine von Phul Trustees Episcopal Church Isaac P. Cobbler

Advertised Letters List Sealed for Unclaimed Mail

The notice lists addressees including F. J. Faley Louie Jacobs Lewis Kirby Allen Love Todd McDonald P Q Silvera Mrs Charles Boyce Mrs Mary Saeger Miss Ida Wethers Tod O Brien Hershal Lewis George Oatjen Clyde Sullivan Cards will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on April 21 if not claimed before then. L D Braden P M

F. J. Faley Louie Jacobs Lewis Kirby Allen Love Todd McDonald P. Q. Silvera Charles Boyce Mary Saeger Ida Wethers Tod O’brien Hershal Lewis George Oatjen Clyde Sullivan L. D. Braden P. M

Seed Corn for Sale by Vogler & Son Indiana

Vogler and son offer Vogler's White Dent and Johnson County Yellow Dent seed corn. Large yielding and early maturing, stored in a new seed house. Winners at Chicago and state fairs. Request circular and full list of winnings. 124 Hope, Ind.

Vogler White Dent Johnson County Chicago L. A. Vogler & Son Hope, Ind

Bucklens Arnica Salve Praised by Manilla Man

E S Lopez of Manilla New York says the salve healed severe cuts and saved him suffering and money. It heals burns sores ulcers fever sores eczema and piles. 25 cents at F M Henry Co druggists.

E. S. Lopez Manilla N. Y Fama F. M. Henry & Co

Batterton's Offers Wide Range of Paint and Varnish Brushes

All kinds of paint and varnish brushes are available at Batterton's, featuring a broad selection for decorating, sealing surfaces, and finishing jobs. Store highlights include assorted sizes and bristle types to fit domestic and professional painting needs.

Batterton’s

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Uncle Joe Dr. Daily Sarilda Styers Japalac Stainfloor Ellis Ryan and Sister West Sipe Square McCormick Banner Page Fence Co Shimer & Co American Steel & Wire Co Viz Elwood & American Davis & Clark Mall St. and Michigan Ave Elder Building St.John & Guthrie Master Makers OF John Kelly Dorothy Dodd John Cross Tan Edmeades Bros
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