Miss Alexander and Buck Visit Grandparents in Indianapolis
Misses Margaret Jane Alexander and Rowena Buck of Indianapolis visit Dr. and Mrs. Alexander in town. Joe Alexander and wife plan to arrive tomorrow. Batterton's offers Glass Carriage Paint in all colors and Alabastine in all tints. Rev. Jesse Miller preached at First M. E. Church on Acts 19 Baptism of Holy Ghost. sermon drew a large crowd and many friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Alexander
Rowena Buck
Indianapolis
Mrs. Alexander
Joe Alexander
Jesse Miller
M. E
Miller
Little Girl Burned in Dress Fire near Anderson
Three year old Helen Phillips daughter of Charles Phillips and wife of North Anderson street was visiting grandfather Joseph Towler two miles north of town when she grabbed a lit match. The right side of her dress caught fire but was extinguished. Dr Grover treated burns to the right side. condition not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Charles Phillips
Anderson Street
Joseph Towler
Grover
Deserts Suit Raises Local Comment on Rugby Couple
Mrs Gilliland wife of Harry Gilliland of Rugby has filed suit for desertion causing local stir. Gilliland former Rugby postmaster was arrested for embezzlement and released recently on a suspended U S sentence. He was with a threshing crew two days ago and a warrant for his arrest is expected to bring him in.
Greensburg City and County Interest Sums
June city deposits earned 38.24 in interest while July brought 29.24. County treasurer's June interest totaled 94.88 from Greensburg National Bank 77.39 from Third National and 139.53 from Citizens National. July totals were 59.61 from Third 82.79 from Citizens and 24.42 from Greensburg. When giving advice, apply some to yourself.
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Greensburg
Greensburg National Bank
Third National
Citizens National
Citizens
Plow horse turned racer Terrell Wilkes sires speed
Greensburg Indiana August report on Terrell Wilkes a bay gelding raised as a farm workhorse now training at Greensburg fairgrounds. Under joint ownership by Prof John Rhodes and John Nesbitt the horse is developing trotting speed with quarters in 33 seconds and a Bartholomew Wilkes sire. Terrell Wilkes formerly pulled a mower and wagon before entering racing life with hopes tied to two minute trotter potential.
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W O. Thomson
Sunday Star
Greensburg
Ind
John Rhodes
Charlie Thomas
Bartholomew
Terrell Wilkes
Prof. Rhodes
John Nesbitt
Bartholomew Wilkes
George Wilkes
Terrel Wilkes
Hope
Bartholomew County
Rhodes
Nesbitt
Greensburg Fair Grounds
Decatur County
Dayton
Ohio
Joe Gahagen
Toledo
Kalamazoo
Terrell
Rhodes and Nesbitt
Philip Spaugh
Indiana
Spaugh
Mr. Rhodes
Mr. Nesbitt
Public Auction of Household Goods and Furniture
Auctioneer A A Barnes advertised a sale at E E Wooparp's residence 411 North Broadway on Saturday August 15 at 1 PM. The catalog lists a full stock of furniture stoves organs clocks ore buggy furniture wagon one set of buggy harness plus household and kitchen furniture.
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North Broadway
E. E. Wooparp
A. A. Barnes
Minister Severely Injured In buggy accident near Westport
Rev. William Suttles pastor of the United Brethren church two miles south of Westport was thrown from a buggy when a shaft bolt broke while crossing railroad tracks. His legs were injured with fractures and a badly mashed heel. He was taken home for medical care.
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William Suttles
United Brethren Church
Westport
Decatur County Fair Opens With Bigger Plans and Prizes
The Decatur County Fair Association begins its fifth annual fair next Tuesday under the present management. Premiums for livestock rise twenty percent over prior years. Hope Band plus groups from Clarksburg and Letts provide music all week. A strong race program with many entries and several events offers excitement. Balloon ascensions by Miss Mabel Davenport and a dog and pony show will entertain attendees. The committee aims to surpass past efforts and promote rural social and economic benefit.
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Decatur County Fair Association
Hope Band
Clarksburg
Letts
Mabel Davenport
St. Paul
Decatur County
Hostess Delights Guests At Forest Farm Party
At Forest Farm Mr and Mrs Lewis Willey entertained a party of girls Thursday afternoon in honor of Miss Maude Johnston. The afternoon featured musical selections by Luna Templeton Ella Back and Maude Guthrie and a pink and white two course luncheon was served. Pictures were taken before departure.
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Lewis Willey
The Devil Stalks Pride and Flattery in Town
A brief note warns that temptation arises whenever pride and flattery converge. The message cautions readers to watch for sly influence and moral danger in social or public life.
Home Coming a Glowing Four Days in St Paul
The St Paul business men capped four days of Home Coming events with large crowds and record attendance on Friday. Greensburg sent 1000+ people in cars, day fireworks, and street fair atmosphere dominated the business district. Democratic candidate T H Kuhn spoke Friday and Republican W O Barnard on Saturday to praise the event. Walter S Kaler of The St Paul Telegram boosted the venture, underscoring local enterprise and town pride.
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St. Paul
Greensburg
T. H. Kuhn
Congress
W. O. Barnard
Walter S. Kaler
Narrow Escape In Mine Fight Over Tulare Claim
Sim Tarkington formerly of this city narrowly escaped death on August 2 at a Tulare area claim. He and a friend went to take possession after a squatter refused to vacate. the squatter fired, killing Tarkington's companion and wounding Tarkington in the head. The squatter surrendered and is jailed on murder charges. Relatives report Tarkington's scalp wound is painful but not life threatening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim Tarkington
Tulare
California
Mr. Tarkington
Tarkington
Local Horses Dominate Osgood Fair Pacing Heats
J W Rhodes fields a pacing mare in the 2:30 pace and sweeps the second, third and fourth heats with times 17, 184 and 173 seconds. Edgar Mendeshall’s horse finished fourth. Success, owned by Thomas Dickerson, wins the 2:22 race in the first three heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Rhodes
Edgar Mendeshall
Thomas Dickerson
Were Doing the Boys at St Paul Homecoming
Sheriff J L Biddinger and Deputy chased three men suspected of taking photos of attendees and then rifling a patron’s pockets for change. The trio were quickly expelled from the event.
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J. L. Biddinger
St. Paul
Dining at the Portland Hotel Greensburg
Farmers are urged to visit the Portland Hotel Greensburg for meals priced at twenty five cents. The dining room is described as clean and inviting for patrons traveling through the area.
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Greensburg
Portland
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New York
Minear Dry Goods Company
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Carter & Co
First National Bank Building
Greensburg, Ind
Batterton’s
Terre
Wilkes
Bae OR Clinica Cauls
Forest Farm
Osgood
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