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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
The Greensburg Standard lists terms set by editor Luther D Braden. One year in the county or out of the county with payment options. If not paid in advance, price set at 1.50 per year. total appears as 100 dollars in the line.
Obituary notice from the Fonda Iowa Times recounts Elijah Hiatt Anderson born March 23 1858 in Lancaster Kentucky. A store owner and druggist in Fonda he died after a period of illness his funeral held with Symbol Lodge No 432 A F and A M presiding. He leaves a wife an aged mother three brothers and six sisters. Local businesses and residents paid tribute.
James A Meek of Sandusky Indiana thanks Decatur County patrons for past support and seeks continued business for Bowker Fertilizer Co a major national producer with plants in Boston New Jersey New York and Cincinnati. He highlights 100 pound bags strict quality control returns policy and quick shipments to nearest rail points. He plans a thorough county canvass and will meet customers soon.
Henry C. Clemons announces closing out sale of groceries starting August 4 to liquidate stock and fixtures. Bargains for all with low prices on large quantities as a bona fide sale. Located on the east side of the square.
A promotional quip claims a woman looks and feels good due to Dr. King s New Life Pills. It promises all organs active digestion improved no headaches and no blues. Available for 25 cents at Grover Bonner s.
A growing list of victims emerges in Springfield Illinois as the footraces swindle expands. Robert C. Shoffner and attorney J E Osborn pursue multi party action with warrants rumored for two more suspects. Victims include Timothy Metcalf of Madison county and George Peiffer of Minnesota.
The Old Settlers of Decatur County plan their annual reunion August 26 to 29 1902 at Cunningham Grove near Westport. Nationally known speakers will attend. no gambling or intoxicants allowed. police protection provided. hotel and livery on site. stock and poultry exhibitor fees apply. premiums for grains seeds vegetables and fancy work. committees listed. railroad rates granted. Zach Borcourt is general manager.
To Farmers. I have established my headquar ters with Messrs Meek & Wooden for the sale of my former brands of fertilizer. All my goods are manufactured for me according to my own formula tested by years of experience to suit Decatur county soil. I was first to bring and hold down prices. If competitors claim same goods, it is false. Call and see samples and get prices. 2811 Gero. M. Ewine. Camp stools canvas chairs and lawn swings at Kirby Bros. furniture store. 3012
The Greensburg man Robert C. Shoffner recounts a lure by saloonkeeper Dennis Dannacher and a man named Kent from St. Louis to back a rigged foot race with Billy Matthews. Shoffner deposits 2500 and supplies 7500 more in Connors and Roberts circles, loses large sums, and ultimately faces a costly fraudulent setup with backers like Col Roberts and Gus Montgomery. He seeks legal help in Terre Haute and Springfield as the scheme unravels.
A compact kitchen note extols the quality of Alexander & Co. pepper. It claims pure pepper with consistent satisfaction, warning that inferior pepper spoils dishes and urging readers to choose the trusted brand for better seasoning.
James Kelly of Kingston unveils a one mile tramway to move mail from rural boxes to homes. The device was tested yesterday in Kingston and reportedly succeeded.
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