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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
2
Editor Luther D Braden outlines annual and out of county rates with advance pay option. The note lists a one year in county rate and one year out of county rate, with a 11.50 figure and a total of 100 dollars noted as balance or fee.
Senator Hanna is slated to speak at a peak event in Indianapolis on October 18. Farmers indicate growing interest in the annual street fair and its activities drawing local attention.
A new electric line is proposed to connect the city with Shelbyville. Officials say the project will improve service reliability and support regional growth, with construction slated to begin next year and affected towns notified.
Harney L Gorpon of Cincinnati was sworn in as Lieutenant Governor of Ohio on Monday.
The Republicans of the Fourth District will convene in Madison on September to nominate a candidate for Congress.
The paper reports there has been no indication up to press time that Biddinger will resign. The statement reflects a lack of formal notification or official word on the potential departure.
Congressman R. W. Miers purchases a Sullivan newspaper to quiet a disruptive Democratic editor, triggering local controversy over press freedom and political influence.
The four month coal strike has caused an estimated loss of 75 million dollars, highlighting a surge in arbitration as a favored remedy.
President Roosevelt has delivered several non political speeches across New England this week where he has been welcomed with marked honors.
The message argues that continued Republican control ensures prosperity, asserting that good times and Republicanism are inseparable and mutually reinforcing.
Co. C Lyons of Fairmount is chosen to head the Republican State Committee speakers bureau and the bureau opens next Monday.
An effort seeks Congressman Charles B Landis to open the campaign here on September 20. He is described as one of the nation's brightest young statesmen and the organizers hope to secure him for the campaign.
Senator Fairbanks arrived in the city yesterday morning and spoke to a large audience at the old settlers meeting near Westport. He was driven with Judge 8. A. Bonner, Marshal Grover and J. M. Woodfill. The event featured a well received address by the senator.
In Decatur County a broad Democratic majority rejected an honest money Democrat and backed the defeat of Charles Zoller. The intense pressures led to Davidson Wilson resigning, while reorganizers were driven into subjection.
Indiana furnished 196 363 soldiers for the Union army with 4 272 killed in action 2 971 dies of wounds 19 429 die from disease and other causes while in service The loss percentage was higher among Indiana troops than any other state.
Gen Franz Sigel died in New York last week at age seventy eight. Born in Germany he served in the German army before coming to the United States. He organized a German regiment and battery in St. Louis at the start of the Rebellion and greatly aided Missouri for the Union.
In a speech as chairman, Major Menzies says the party will not be swayed by settled questions. He signals dumping free silver, dropping Ryanism, ignoring anti imperialism, approving a protective tariff, and ratifying expansion while targeting trusts as the unaddressed evil.
Greensburg August 21 Judge Davison Wilson declines nomination for Joint Senator for Decatur and Bartholomew counties citing business reasons. His resignation leaves the ticket with a Bryanistic wing majority and signals possible further declines by others on the Democratic slate.
Transfers show Frank Lackey and others selling interests in 50 acres Sandcreek to Florence Envgleking for 550 dollars and Luella Ryan selling 40 acres in Sandcreek for 4 700. Other deeds include 1386 acres Clay township to Charles Kemble for 7 500 and 304 acres Adams township to Phoebe Roberts for 13 000.
The County Council will ask at the next regular meeting to appropriate 8000 dollars for remodeling the court house interior and exterior. Plans call for a stone exterior finish cemented to the brick walls, plus frescuing interior office rooms and the court room to improve appearance and durability for years.
Greensburg Reds split vs Blue Licks of Covington Ky 8 to 7 wins the first game by the Kentucky team and 8 to 7 for the home side in the second. Clarence Donnell and Albert Minor pitched the two games. Prospects Johnny White Mont Beville and Schawb may join the team in weeks ahead. Current lineup includes Minor Donnell Phillips Snyder Norman Teeny Braden Sheridan Glidewell Tekulve.
A September Century article weighs two main explanations for St Pierre’s destruction. It outlines the beat blast and aerial gas explosion theories, notes evidence points to a massive aerial blast within the eruptive cloud, and discusses cliffs and terrain shaping the devastation.
A dense stream of short notices covers travel, visits, pensions, reunions, and family updates. Individuals named include John 8S Lewis of Fugit township, Miss Etta Gilchrist, Miss M Tucker, E M Moulton to head Newpoint schools, W L Creasy, Carl Wright, B F Gaston, Capt Q C Moor, Mrs Sarah Smith, Mrs John, George K Burris, Will Caster, Ida May Reynolds, A M Willoughby and wife, J S Christy, Reuben Smalley, Jacob Theis, Henry Zeigler, Prof D M Geeting, Will Cover, Bert and Sam Donnell, and Ernest Lemmon. The piece notes a legal holiday, bank closings, a charity visit to the Poor Farm, and several travels to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Dayton, Washington IA, and Mackinac. It also mentions a pension grant for Ida May Reynolds and a move to Milroy Roller Mills.
The Carson Mission Boys' Club will maintain a Rest Room during the street fair in their hall at Freeman Block South Broadway. Articles may be checked for ten cents, tables and chairs are available for fifteen cents per family, and easy chairs can be used at five cents an hour. Proceeds support the club’s work this winter. 3413
This old ad proclaims a world wide reputation for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It claims cures never fail and that the medicine is pleasant and safe to take. Available for sale by Battertons.
William E. Barnes of Harris City aged 32 died Wednesday night after illness. He leaves a wife and two children. He was son of W. H. Barnes and brother of Alfred A. Barnes who ran for sheriff. Funeral at Uuton Baptist church tomorrow at 10 conducted by Rev Gutarie of Milroy.
Advertises Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a internal cure for eczema itching humors pimples boils and carbuncles. Claims to enrich purify and vitalize blood to heal skin and body and offers free samples by mail from the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta and local sales in Greensburg via Alexander & Co.
The family of Edward Demoss and wife express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during their daughter Marjory’s illness and health. They will cherish these attentions always. Now is the time to subscribe.
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