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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

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Observer Publishing Company Incorporation in Greensburg

The Observer Publishing Company filed articles of incorporation to publish a Baptist doctrine newspaper in Greensburg and to run a general job printing business. Capitalized at 15000 dollars, incorporators include Arthur Jordan G W Woollen W T Stott FE Bryan and Jay C Smith from Indianapolis Knightstown Franklin Seymour.

The Observer Publishing Company Greensburg Baptist Church Observer Greensburgh Arthur Jordan G. W

Civic League Considers Remonstrance Against Greensburg Saloons

The Civic League held its regular meeting at the Presbyterian church with Rev. A. T. Rankin leading devotions. Ira Clark announced the session open for business and a committee to report on a remonstrance against Greensburg saloons was proposed, with names to be announced soon and a press committee appointed.

Civic League Presbyterian Church A. T. Rankin Ira Clark League Greensburg

Repair and rebuilding of farm machinery by White-Canine Mfg Co

Greensburg Indiana firm White-Canine Mfg Co offers engine baling press separator huller shredder mower binder and other mill machine repairs. Service emphasizes quality speed and low prices for farm equipment repairs and rebuilds.

White-Canine Mfg. Co

New Catholic Marriage Rules Take Effect On Sunday

New rules set binding conditions for engagements and marriages in Catholic practice. Prohibited marriages by Protestant clergy or magistrates become valid only under the new law, with writing and priest or witness signatures required for engagements and parish consent for residence. Registration provisions and penalties for violations apply to priests and even excommunicated or departed Catholics.

Big Day at Christian Church Draws Large Sunday Crowd

Sunday school attendance reached 151 as Pastor W G Johnston preached on the Meaning of the Resurrection and the choir sang a free anthem. Clarence Edward and Mrs Frank Batterton performed a duet I am happy in Him. Juniors hosted an Easter entertainment and raised funds for missions. May 3 dedication by Hon Z T Sweeney of Columbus for the new Sunday school building.

Christian Church W. G. Johnston Clarence Eward Frank Batterton Z. T. Sweeney Columbus

Hon Harry Gordon to Speak at Decoration Day

The local Grand Army plans to have Hon. Harry Gordon from Cincinnati deliver the Decoration Day address on May 30. Gordon is a nationally known orator and a former Franklin county boy born in Metamora. He is nephew of William F. Gordon of North Michigan street. The G A R met at the courthouse this afternoon to finalize arrangements and program for the day.

Grand Army Harry Gordon Cincinnati Gordon Franklin County Metamora William F. Gordon North Michigan Street Court House Rushville

Greensburg to field baseball team the Greensburg Reds

Greensburg will have a baseball team this season to be named the Greensburg Reds. George Baumgardner will manage. The first game is set for the end of the month with four opponents listed Shelbyville North Vernon Moscow and Milroy. Players named include Roy West Harry McElroy Charles Hess Ed Hess Fred Wagner Howard Miller Charles Withers Ira Deweese Earl House Ernest Watson and Ethie Waybright.

Greensburg Fred Wagner Howard Miller Charles Withers Ira Deweese Earl House Ernest Watson Ethie Waybright

Will Pull Teeth Tried on Burney Boy to Curb Biting

John Stillman of Burney says all methods failed to stop his six year old son Harold from biting others. He contemplates pulling the boy’s teeth as a last resort hoping a permanent set will erase the habit. The child previously bit his aunt on the cheek during a fit. The Hope Journal notes the boy has a violent temper.

John Stillman Burney Harold Stillman Hope Journal

Made Up Family Reunites After Near Tragedy At St Louis Crossing

In Columbus Indiana on April 16 a family quarrel between Z S Marlin and his wife nearly split them. Marlin shot at Thomas Shaw in St Louis Crossing last fall, injuring Shaw’s arm. Acquitted at Kinney's court, Shaw moved to Shelbyville and Marlin stayed. The wife later left for Johnson county, then returned and says they are again living together on the Low Swain farm in German township where Marlin works.

Columbus Ind Z. S. Marlin Thomas Shaw St. Louis Crossing Marlin Shaw St Louis Crossing

Easter at First M. E. Church Choirs Unite in Song

A Sunday service at First M. E. Church featured the Junior choir leading a song service and 32 probationers baptized. Evening union service with First M. E. and Presbyterian choirs included a meditation on The Crucifixion. Rev. A. T. Rankin gave opening prayer as a large audience enjoyed the singing.

M. E Presbyterian A. T. Rankin

Golay Brothers Open New Tonsorial Parlors in City

The Golay Brothers opened their new tonsorial parlors in the K. P. building with all-new fixtures and the latest patterns. The Messrs. Golay bring experience from area barbershops and pledge first-class service as they invite friends to visit their establishment.

Golay Brothers K. of P Messrs. Golay Besh

Medical Meeting on Lobular Pneumonia at Carnegie Library

The Post Graduate Club of Physicians met at the Carnegie Library on Friday evening to discuss Lobular Pneumonia. Attendees included Drs. Bentele Bird Bland Kercheval Morgan Thomas Tremain White and Wood.

Post Graduate Club of Physicians Carnegie Library Bird Tremain Bentle Bland Kercheval Morgan Thomas White Wood

Mrs Barnard Worst Fears For Prolonged Illness

Mrs Sylvester Barnard of Middletown remains gravely ill with rheumatism. Her condition worsened by today with family at her bedside, including Judge Barnard of New Castle, one of her sons, as authorities fear she may not survive.

Middletown Sylvester Barnard Judge Barnard New Castle

Reception for Prof Scribner Honors Hartsville Leader

A Columbus Democrat report details an informal city library reception for Prof. John Woo bury Scribner of New Hampshire. Former Hartsville University president, he was praised by Judge Marshall Hacker and attendees including John R. Owens Solomon Glick and Prof. Wertz as a respected leader who guided Hartsville for nine years.

Columbus Democrat A. W. Scribner New Hampshire City Public Library John Woobury Scribner Hartsville University and College Scribner Hartsville College Shelbyville Hartsville Marshall Hacker W. Butler Lucretia Condo William Brown Walter C. Galbraith Samuel Wertz Carrie Lambert Hopkins

Rushville Embraces City Beautiful Movement

Rushville residents back a City Beautiful effort to improve the town through painting homes tending lawns and planting flowers. A painting contractor reports enough work to keep his crew busy this season as neat homes and lawns enhance the town’s look and give Rushville a distinctive air.

Rushville

Heating and Plumbing Services Offer Satisfaction Guarantee

An advertisement from 1712 Corbett & Robb promotes hot water and steam heating, plumbing work, and a satisfaction guarantee. It invites customers to request prices. The ad also notes burning orange peel to dissipate tobacco odor in a room.

CorBeTr & Robb

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