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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1908

Page

2

Baptist Minister Accepts Pastorate in Greensburg

Rev. W. F. Fraser of Greenville Kentucky accepted the call to pastor the local Baptist church. He announced his resignation to avoid later questions, explained his reasons, and will move to Greensburg next month with his wife. The church welcomed his post graduate training and bright prospects amid a morning and evening program led by Edmeades.

W. F. Fraser Greenville Kentucky Baptist Church Bro. Fraser Fraser Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Greensburg Mr. Edmeades

Mary Tuell dies after long Christian life in Clarksburg

Mary Tuell born March 18 1833 in Ohio daughter of Colville and Roxanna Pearce came to Indiana near St Paul married David B Tuell October 6 1853 had ten children She joined Clarksburg Christian church in 1880 died April 12 1908 aged 75 years 25 days Survived by six children Cecil Tuell Anna Sechrist Jessie Mc Coy Mary Morford John Tuell Amanda Stout twenty grandchildren one great grandchild and many friends Funeral at Clarksburg Christian church conducted by Rev F E Dugan laid to rest beside husband in Clarksburg.

Mary Tuell Colville Roxanna Pearce Ohio Indiana St. Paul David B. Tuell Christian Church Clarksburg Cecil Tuell Dickens Nebraska Anna Sechrist Jessie McCoy Missouri Mary Morford Knightstown John Tuell Gas City Amanda Stout Fairmount

Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Elsie Whitten

About twenty friends gathered at Miss Elsie Whitten’s East Main street home Monday evening in a surprise party for her nineteenth birthday. The event featured piano selections by Miss Clara Cory, games, and light refreshments, with several gifts given to the honoree. guests departed late wishing her many returns of happiness.

Elsie Whitten East Main Street Elsie Clara Cory St. Paul Miss Whitten

New Suits Filed in County Clerk Office

Frank Scripture sues Charles Knorr over a $75 check from a horse trade alleging payment was stopped. John Pritchett sues Big Four for $150 claiming household goods lost in transit. Everett Ryan sues Burrell Engineering & Construction Co for $1,900 for injuries on Garland Malls elevator project. Florence Beesley sues Roy Krom on a paternity charge via a transcript from Justice Arnolds court.

County Clerks Office Frank Scripture Charles Knorr John Pritchett Big Four Everett Ryan Burrell Engineering & Construction Co Garland Florence Beesley Roy Krom Justice Arnolds Court

Dr King’s New Discovery Cited In Grimesland Man’s Recovery

George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a near fatal cough and lung weakness after nearly reaching the jumping off place. He reports improvement from the first bottle and full recovery after twelve bottles. Trial bottle offered, druggists F M Henry & Co. price 50 cents and one dollar.

Dr. King George Moore Grimesland N.C F. M. Henry & Co

Sour milk diet for 120 years, Uncle Metchnikoff claims

Prof Metchnikoff suggests sour milk as key to a century and a quarter of life. The remark invites doubt about wanting such longevity if the diet is so unpalatable.

Prof Metchnikoff

Miss Mae Douglas Faces European Star Tour Contests

Decatur county residents rally to back Miss Mae Douglas in the Star Tour to Europe. The Greensburg contestant, a city high school graduate and third in a 20 contestant field, trails leaders Bertha Fultz and Edith Hiner in official totals. Voters urged to save coupons and designate votes when subscribing.

Decatur County Mae Douglas Europe Indiana Miss Douglas Our City McKinley Bertha Fultz Columbus Edith Hiner Rushville Greensburg

The Tourist Club Elects Officers After Meeting

The Tourist Club held a Monday evening meeting at the Murphy home with excellent music and an engaging program. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Dr D W Weaver first vice president Dr Bird second vice president Dr Bland recording secretary Mrs D W Weaver corresponding secretary Mrs Dr Bird treasurer L D Braden.

Dwight Murphy Marseilles Forrest Edmeades St. Etienne Harry Mount McLaughlin J. F. Goddard D. W. Weaver Dr. Bird Dr. Bland L. D. Braden

Greensburg High School Opens Season at Fairgrounds

Greensburg high school faces North Vernon in the first game of the season at the fairgrounds next Saturday afternoon. The Greensburg squad has trained hard and expects a win. North Vernon is described as very fast this year and the crowd is urged to attend and root for the locals.

Greensburg Fairgrounds North Vernon

Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets Endorsement

Spirit Lake Iowa druggist Mr L H Farnham calls Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets the best remedy for constipation. He urges a trial and promises agreeable effects. Price 25 cents samples free for sale at Batterton’s drug store.

L. H. Farnham Spirit Lake Iowa Chamberlain Batterton’s

Special Meeting of Charities and League Planned

The Associated Charities and the Union Civic League schedule a union meeting at First M church on Sunday evening April 26 at 7 30. Amos Butler will speak on An Ounce of Prevention. A fine music program is planned.

Associated Charities The Union Civic League M. E Amos Butler State Board of Charities Central Council of Baptist Church Butler

New I O R M Lodge Forming at Clarksburg

A new Red Men lodge is being organized in Clarksburg by Wilson Kaler of the Andersonville lodge I O R M. The Greensburg and Andersonville teams will conduct the work on April 30. Charter members listed include G H Bentley Clarence Freeland Elmer Lewis Burney Farthing Philip Lampe Sandy Lewis Herschel Ray W A Dorsey Donnell Lowe Cash M Morgan Louis Ray William E Tingle Albert M Hite Frank L Morgan Roscoe Linville Henry E Verhune John M Linville John Hall John A Morgan George E Morford Robert O Ray and Reuben Parker.

Red Men Clarksburg Wilson Kaler Andersonville Greensburg G. H. Bentley Clarence Freeland Elmer Lewis Burney Farthing Philip Lampe Sandy Lewis Herschel Ray W. A. Dorsey Donnell Lowe Cash M. Morgan Louis Ray William E. Tingle Albert M

Campbell May Preach

Rev. J O Campbell the defeated Republican candidate for Congress in the Sixth district may return to the ministry soon A call from the Eaton Methodist church is possible He had planned to leave the pulpit for a year but may now accept the Eaton assignment The Rev J M Haines of Logansport could not take the Eaton charge

Richmond Ind J. O. Campbell Eaton J. M. Haines Logansport

Special Session Hears Bids for Paving Alley and Walkways

City county held a special session at City Hall on Monday night. Bids were opened for paving the alley at the K P Opera House and for a cement walk on Michigan Avenue at Library Place. Letting of contracts was deferred to the May 4 meeting. Bills allowed by Street Commissioner include several items totaling about 272.34 and 134.41 in various accounts.

K. of P. Opera House Michigan Avenue Library Place Pulse & Porter Cesbvare Avai

Wonderland Theater Opens With Big Crowd

J. L. Biddinger opened his new theatre last Saturday night naming it Wonderland. Large audiences attended the show this week and the venue is already popular. Fred Ulrich from the freight depot sings. Clyde Willard and wife provide music. Frank Hayes operates the moving picture machine.

J. L. Biddinger Wonderland Fred Ulrich Clyde Willard Frank Hayes

Sandcreek Republicans Nominate Trustees and Assessor

The Sandcreek township Republicans held a Saturday primary in Westport Letts and Harris City. George Hollenslee of Westport won the trustee nomination by 31 votes over Zet terberg and Alexander. Chesley Boicourt near Westport won the assessor race by 42 votes over Jordan and Knorr. The nominees are considered excellent and expected to win in November.

Sandcreek Township Westport Letts Harris City George Hollenslee Will Zetterberg A. M. Alexander Chesley Boicourt Near Westport Edward Jordan George Knorr

Mrs William Evans of Letts Dies After Long Illness

Mrs William Evans a longtime Letts resident dies at home after a cancer struggle. She was 54 leaving a husband and two children. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Letts Methodist church conducted by Rev. Broady.

William Evans Letts

Parsley Sauce For Croquettes From The New Idea

Parsley sauce with minced herb washed to remove dirt and insects. Boil parsley in half pint water with salt ten minutes, drain and chop. Melt half pound butter, stir in flour, add one pint milk and heat to boiling. Serve hot. also suggested as sauce for mackerel.

Rheumatic Pains Relieved by Pain Balm

Pontypool Ont postmaster Thomas Stenton testifies after eight years of rheumatic pain that Chamberlain's Pain Balm gave him greater relief than any remedy. He praises the liniment and recommends it to other sufferers. Available at Battterton's drug store.

Thomas Stenton Pontypool Ont Battterton’s

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