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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1909
Page
3
A Wednesday evening blaze at Sam Levenstein junk shop on South Montfort near the freight depot destroyed the building and contents. Firemen saved surrounding structures. origin unknown. Levenstein carried 1000 insurance on stock and 500 on the building with Charles Zoller Jr.
The new Enterprise Dry Goods Store opens Saturday August 21 in the Swem Building on the square’s south side in the space formerly used by R C Shoffner. Proprietors H L Bennett from New York City and Louis Levenstein of Greensburg bring long experience and a large cash stock of goods to offer rare bargains. The firm promises good faith and permanent local residence by Bennett and family.
Washington dispatch reports William O. Barnard of Indiana Sixth district chosen as member of the House banking and currency committee by Chairman Edward B. Vreeland. The surprise appointment honors Indiana’s leading role in currency reform. last Indiana member was Jesse Overstreet of the Seventh district.
The Johns Reunion Association invites all men named John to its third annual gathering in Eaton Indiana on Thursday August 12. The group has several thousand members and Greenburg has many Johns listed in the city directory, all welcome to attend.
Civil war and Spanish American War veterans will hold a daylong celebration at the Indiana Soldiers' Home in Lafayette on August 12. A 100-member committee will greet attendees, W S Haggare commander will speak, and a Hag will be presented to the Grand Army Post with the largest delegation. Local post members plan to attend. ladies are invited.
Mrs A C Johnston of East Washington Street celebrated her eighty fifth birthday with a large family dinner as thirty two members attended. Out of town guests included Mrs Harriet Keisling of Frankfort Miss Marguerite Rutter of Toledo Ohio and John Tonyes and wife of Rush County.
Elmer Wheeldon, 22, died Saturday from a head injury after a buggy crash near Westport. The collision occurred when Wheeldon and George Ernstes were passed by Frank Boicourt. Wheeldon struck a telephone pole, suffering a fatal brain hemorrhage. Ernstes sustained rib injuries and will remain home for weeks. Coroner T. B. Gullefer ruled the death accidental.
Jackson Allison Tomson, born August 19 1821 in Butler County Ohio, died July 28 1909 aged 87 years 11 months 9 days. He married Hannah Sheckles November 27 1848 and had three sons Monroe James L and Clay. His wife died August 11 1899 and Clay died in infancy. He lived in Greensburg and near Forest Hill then with son James in Burney. He joined the Presbyterian church about 45 years ago and remained faithful until illness limited participation. He affirmed grace a week before death and trusted in Revelation and Christ’s words of preparation and reunion.
Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky suffered twenty years from granulated sore eyes. In February 1903 a man urged him to try Chamberlains salve. He bought a box, used two thirds, and has had no trouble since. The salve is sold by all druggists.
A series of property transfers records. buyers and sellers include Bird Sefton, John Corman, James E Nicely, Jerry Gant, Joe S Moss, Wm Fleming, Sara h Watkins, Francis D Armstrong, Mike Hoff, Amelia S Gallup, Amanda Covert, John Simmonds, James H Pumphrey, Chas Annis, Everett W Cockrell. Locations span Washington Marion Westport Letts Sandcreek Saltcreek Highland city and more with values from 800 to 2500 dollars.
Peter Emmert died at his Lawrenceburg home on Sunday afternoon at eighty. He was the oldest brother of John Emmert of this city and Jacob Emmert of Clarksburg. Funeral services were held at his late home on Wednesday afternoon with several relatives from Clarksburg and this city in attendance.
Kingston residents gathered in the church yard on Wednesday for a picnic style social hour. Guests shared baskets spread on the lawn as Mrs. C R Adams and her children Meriam Maxwell Phillips departed for Fargo North Dakota after a pleasant visit.
Earl Rogers of near Westport suffered a severe foot cut when an ax struck his foot while chopping wood. The wound required several stitches and will require time to heal.
Thieves broke into a Big Four freight car Sunday night while on a siding and stole a crate of oranges. The half emptied crate was found Monday morning beside the car. The shipment was headed from a city wholesale house to a Milroy merchant.
George Dunn Jr receives a letter from his son George who is stationed in Kansas City Missouri. The note dated midweek confirms family plans and ongoing correspondence.
A Greensburg resident, identified as Mr. Dann, wed Miss Edna C. Ragland on Wednesday. He has been in Kansas City, linked with James Linegar at the Inez Hotel, a leading local hotel. Friends in Greensburg wish the couple happiness and anticipate a possible autumn visit.
County officials have started their annual task of preparing for the next year's budget. They will review spending plans, identify priorities, and forecast revenues to guide fiscal decisions.
Officials must take an inventory to determine current holdings and needed supplies. The budget is prepared in August and the county council acts in September, requiring substantial work by office holders to ready their requisitions.
S. W. Goss J. C. Gorman Milt Heassy Charley Moore Albert VanSickle Ben VanSickle John Wallace Mrs. Mary A. Louden Mrs. L. M. Meyers Mrs. Hattie Morgan Miss Lucy Robertson Miss Mordie Storms CARDS Troy Hamilton Mrs. Charley Myers Miss Venice Curry Miss Maud Merritt Miss Laura Miller Miss Ruth Newman Miss Lula Schroeder Ida L. Bailey These letters ad cards will be sent to the dead letter office on August 17 if not claimed before that time. L. D. BRADEN, P. M.
Mr A Robison of Drumquin Ontario has suffered indigestion for years and recommends Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine he has used. If troubled with indigestion or constipation give them a trial. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents. Samples free at all drug stores. ml Card.
The Magee Pharmacy offers 35 in gold for the prettiest baby while George S Littell provides 33 in cash for the second prize Guthrie Mitchell adds a pair of baby shoes for the third place This county fair feature invites parents to prepare their babies and attend the event.
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