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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

Page

2

Tar 83rd Indiana Regiment Reunion Set for Batesville

The Tar 83rd Indiana Regiment will hold its annual reunion at Batesville on August 13 and 1.

Tar 83Rd Indiana Regiment Batesville

Republic editorial Association session at Put-in-Bay

The Republic Editorial Association of Indiana will hold its annual session at Put-in-Bay Ohio the week starting August 14.

Republicanditorial Association Indiana Put-in-Bay, O

Naval Affairs Panel Member Watson Cruises East Coast

James F. Watson, a member of the House Committee on Naval Affairs, has been cruising along the eastern coast for several days aboard a congressional voyage.

James FE. Watson House Committee On Naval Affairs

Threshing Machine Sent to Philippines for Government Use

A Richmond firm shipped a threshing machine to the Philippines for government experiments. The native method is currently crude.

Richmond, Inc Philippines

Saloons Dominate Butler Township Population Debate

Butler Township in Franklin County holds 26 saloons for a 1,073 population three years ago, making it perhaps the state’s most liberally supplied township for alcohol outlets.

Butler Franklin County

Democrats Back Holtzman Over McCullough In Indy Race

In Indianapolis, Democrats diverted a challenge to Mayor Bookwalter by backing Holtzman over McCullough, leaving Bookwalter’s re election generally conceded among informed politicians.

Indianapolis Bookwalter Holtzman McCullough

Lynchings in Illinois Rise Again in Danville Case

Danville unrest marks seventeenth Illinois lynching since 1893 and third in Danville. Five victims were white, twelve were Black. Mob leaders were identified in each case, with none punished.

Danville Ill Ilinois

Geraldine Texas colony placed under receiver control

The American Tribune Colony at Geraldine Texas has been placed in receivership amid claims of a 300000 dollar land sale proceeds misappropriation. Leader Mr Fitzgerald based in Indianapolis, with Decatur county figures including John Stevenson of Alert backing the venture as the company holds 60000 acres of land.

American Tribune Geraldine Texas Fitzgerald Indianapolis Decatur County John Stevenson Alert

Ed P Thayer Seeks Sixth District Chair in Greenfield

Ed P Thayer of Greenfield travels to the city to campaign for reelection as chairman of Indiana's Sixth district. A lieutenant colonel in the Second Regiment of the Indiana State Militia, he recently returned from Camp Durbin in Indianapolis and was appointed after Miles K Moffett's resignation.

Ed. P. Thayer Greenfield Thayer Indiana State Militia Camp Durbin Indianapolis Miles K. Moffett Col. Thayer Rushville

Taylor Promises to Marry for Governor Nomination

Indianapolis politician Hon W L Taylor a bachelor faces pressure from Rushville Republicans to marry. He replies he will marry if nominated, signaling matrimonial plans as part of his bid for governor next year.

W. L. Taylor Indianapolis Taylor Rushville Mr. Taylor

Haskell and Barker Car Co Faces Possible Closure

The Haskell & Barker Car Company of Michigan City with over 2,000 workers pays about $100,000 monthly in wages and builds 10,000 cars annually. Founded in 1895, the plant may close after current orders are filled.

Haskell & Barker Car Company Michigan City Anding Gil- At Nas Oen-R

Labor unrest ends in factory closure threat in Michigan City

Mr. Barker vows to dismantle his car works and retire from business if a union is organized. He cites agitators from Chicago sowing discontent and says he will not be controlled by labor or walking delegates. The plant, a leading local employer, would be a heavy blow to the city if shut down.

Michigan City Chicago

Big Fee For Doctor To Cure Busch Son

Carl Busch the 19 year old son of Adolphus Busch waits at Saranac Lake New York for authorization of an operation by Dr Lorenz for congenital hip dislocation. A $40 000 fee is reported if the cure is achieved. The plan had been Vienna this summer but travel was avoided due to Lorenz return to remove casts from Loita Armour.

St. Louis Carl Busch Adolphus Busch Dr. Lorenz Saranac Lake New York Busch Lorenz Young Busch Vienna America Loita

New Pope Chosen After Four Days of Balloting

After four days of balloting at the Vatican in Rome Joseph Sarto the Venetian cardinal emerged as Pope Pius X. Ramolla held the most support with Van Nutelli second, but a compromise forged all 57 Sacred College votes for Sarto. The election pleased Cardinal Gibbons and American Catholics.

Vatican Rome Giuseppe Sarto Rampolla Vannutelli Sacred College Sarto Pope Pius X Cardinal Gibbons

Paraffine Sealing for Jelly Now Popular

Batterton's Drug Store reports paraffine seals jelly with a thin coating. A large stock of pure paraffine is available at 15 cents per cake, offering a superior method over others.

Batterton Sto.e

Templeton Creswell Wedding at Creswell Home

Wednesday afternoon a pretty home wedding joined Miss Lora Creswell and Mr. Taylor Templeton at the Creswell residence three miles west of town. Rev. D R Van Buskirk officiated with relatives present. The couple left by evening train for Winnona and will reside near Adams after a lake region trip.

Matthew Creswell Lora Taylor Templeton George H. Templeton Adams D. R. van Buskirk Winnona Lake Region

Local Notes From Fugit To Horace And Milford

Local items report travel to Pana Sandusky Brownstown Indianapolis Tipton Evansville Crawfordsville and St. Louis. Divorce suit filed Lucy Coulter. Braden reunion for Will Braden. John Robbins 3 dies after bean inhalation. funeral at Liberty Church. teacher resignations and successor plans.

John Kelsay Fugit Township Pana Will H. Johnson Sandusky Brownstown McHenry Coulter Lucy Coulter H. C. Doles Clarksburg Indianapolis Eber Taylor Tipton Albert Minor Little Son Millford Evansville Minor Seth Donnell C. H. Ewing Maggie Goddard Charles Dowden Hugh Sparks W. Gerrison Horace Crawfordsville Braden Milford Will Braden Frank Gray St. Louis American Express Co Will Jacobs Will Listell Luna Taylor Miss Ramsey Hanover John Robbins Everett Cockrell Will S. Robbins Johnny Liberty Church J. F. Huckleberry

Public Auction of Farm Implements and Stock

Public sale at the Privo farm one and one half miles southeast of Greensburg on August 20 starts at 9 am. Items include farming implements hay corn and stock. Auctioneer 3212 J. C. Privo conducts the sale.

Greensburg Fa. m J. C. Privo

Stock of Alexander & Co Sold at Public Auction

The drugs physicians supplies and agency goods of Alexander & Co were sold at public auction Wednesday to Martin Hill of Jackson township for 5875. Hill is John T Alexander's father in law who took charge of the store yesterday. W F McCullough of Westport bid 5850. The firm name remains the same but Dr John H Alexander will not be involved in the new concern.

Alexander & Co Martin Hill Jackson Township Hill John T. Alexander W. F. McCullough Westport John H. Alexander

Mercantile Record Claim Record July Trade Peak

In July 1903 the firm boasts the largest July trade in its mercantile history. The note credits good goods and pricing as the driver and signals August discounts on July prices at MorG Harmilton's.

Morg Harmilton’s

Death of Mrs Joshua S Christy in Greensburg

Mrs Joshua S Christy died at her North Broadway home on Friday afternoon. Martha A Christy, born June 10 1843, daughter of Andrew J and Eva Draper, married Joshua S Christy March 20 1869. Survived by four children, husband, and one daughter and two sons. Joined Greensburg Christian Church Oct 12 1890. She endured a long illness with patience.

Joshua S. Christy North Broadway Martha A. Christy Andrew J Eva Draper D. R. van Buskirk Christian Church Greensburg

Barn Burned Near Letts Claims Big Loss

A large barn owned by Levi Gardner four miles west of Letts was struck by lightning and burned at six Tuesday morning. Two horses and two buggies were saved from the blaze, while the rest of the contents were a total loss. Gardner estimates the damage at $1200 with $300 covered by insurance from Farmer's Mutual Co.

Levi Gardner Letts Gardner Farmer's Mutual Co

Fence sale and fencing supplies ad headline

The notice promotes fence products with reduced prices, detailing a palvanized painted fence at 58 inches high for 45 cents a unit, locust posts, and a large stock of fencing. It offers posts and wire shipped anywhere in the county and provides contact New Phone F. E. Shelhorn, Agent, 3212.

Canty F. E. Shelhorn Agt

Spare Moments Shape a Senator and Author

A poorly dressed boy asks the principal for an audience. The principal tests him, and the boy replies he learned in his spare moments. The后来 years reveal the boy becomes a renowned senator and author, proving effort in spare time pays off.

Origin of the Word Magnet from Magnesia and Lodestone

The article traces magnet origins from Magnesia in Asia Minor where lodestone attracted iron. It notes that rubbed iron becomes a magnet, that artificial magnets can magnetize others, and that electricity can magnetize via wrapped insulated wire. It also mentions small toy magnets being steel rubbed on strong magnets.

Magnesia Asian Minor St. Nicholas

Memory Test Game And Dosing Devel Hints

Amateur Photographer notes a guest mixing a developing solution with precise labels at sixteen ounces. A memory test game follows, guiding players to track coin order by feel then name the sequence on paper for a prize.

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Word Jingles on a Quay Meeting a Jackdaw Tale

A wary narrator recalls arrival at the quay with friends and a bemused beau. The tale wobbles between joy and whimsy as the jackdaw of Rheims is invoked, its odd cries and the thief’s jewels stirring perplexity in a comic, melodic fashion.

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