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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1908

Page

2

Suit Against Fisheries Over Water Rights In Shelby County

Plaintiffs Samantha J. Shoup and Charles E. Heck of Shoup & Heck sue Nicholas and Anna Weintraut in Shelbyville, seeking a perpetual easement and unobstructed water flow to fish ponds on the Weintraut land. They allege a 1907 agreement granting access to springs on the Weintraut forty acres for pipes and repairs and ask the court to quiet title and grant related rights for maintenance and inspection.

Shoup and Heck Liberty Township Shelby County Shelbyville News Deitzer Samantha J. Shoup Charles E. Heck Shoup & Heck Nicholas Anna Weintraut Weintrauts William Shoup George Eck

Married at Laurel in Franklin county nuptials

Omer Humphrey a prosperous young farmer near Clarksburg married Wednesday evening November 25 to Miss Fannie Davi son a popular Buena Vista school teacher. Rev Taylor performed the ceremony at the Laurel home. A Thanksgiving reception at the groom’s parents’ home followed with a large gathering and hearty wishes for a prosperous life.

Omer Humphrey Clarksburg Fannie Davison Buena Vista Franklin County Taylor Laurel George Humphrey

Fortnightly Club Receives Three New Members

The Fortnightly club held a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Ray Hamilton's home on North Franklin Street. Three new members were received: Kathryn Eich Florene Hunter and Lillian Hill. Mrs. Stella Hamilton hosted and presented a program including Responses from Robert Dale Owen Romance of New Harmony Bright Emmett a vocal solo by Mrs. Stella Hamilton Scientists by Mrs. Cora Davidson and a discussion on State Fraud led by Mrs. Claudie Alexander.

Ray Hamilton North Franklin Street Kathryn Eich Florene Hunter Lillian Hill Stella Hamilton Robert Dale Owen Bright Emmett Cora Davidson Claudie Alexander

Sewing School Tailor System Teaches Garment Cutting

Our new improved tailor system of garment cutting offers hands on sewing for individuals and families. Learn by doing at 120 West 2nd Street first door west of Broadway.

West 2Nd Street Broadway

Personal Appeal for Foley's Honey and Tar

A local advertisement urges readers to trust Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung trouble. It claims a forty year cure record and invites subscriptions, arguing against unproven preparations that may contain harmful drugs.

Foley J. H. Batterton

Hart Woodfill Reception Honors Mrs Hart And Daughter

Mrs Mary J Hart and her daughter Mrs Web Woodfill hosted about eighty guests at their East Washington Street home on Tuesday afternoon. The parlors featured chrysanthemums roses and carnations and guests played cards with score cards tree bells. Mrs John Osborn won first prize and Mrs Josephine Von Phul second. A luncheon followed and guests departed late, enjoyed the entertainment.

Mary J. Hart Web Woodfill East Washington Street John Osborn Josephine von Phul

Moore-Styers Wedding Near Harris City

The wedding of Anna Mae Styers to Delger Moore was held at 10 o clock Tuesday morning at the Styers home south of Harris City. Rev C C Meek of Forest Hill officiated in a parlor decorated with palms. The couple plan a California honeymoon and will reside on the Moore farm near Forest Hill.

Jesse Styers Harris City Anna Mae Delger Moore Martin Moore Forest Hill C. C. Meek California Moore Farm

Greensburg Lodge No. 36 Elects New Officers at Annual Meeting

Greensburg Lodge No 36 F A M held its annual dues meeting at the Masonic building on East Main Street Tuesday night with large attendance. Bruce Bishop was named W M and J L Livingston S W with a full slate of officers elected. installation set for January 5 1909. One candidate elected and one petition received. a Masters degree meeting is planned for next Thursday night.

Greensburg Lodge No Masonic East Main Street Bruce Bishop W. M. J. L. Livingston S. W. A. D. Berry J. W. E. D. Doanell R. C. Woodfill S. Browning Tyler F. E. Ryan

Kerr Brothers Revival at First M. E. Church

Kerr Brothers begin a second revival in Greensburg at First M. E. Church with sermons on He that Winneth Souls is Wise and Water of Life. Evening services 7 30 pm through Sunday December 21. special men's meeting Sunday at 3 pm, women also invited. Bears dolls toys at The Boston Store. 4714 Coearih ae arco 45a.

Kerr Brothers M. E Mr. Kerr S. S. Penrod Greensburg

Costly Luxury in Shelbyville Liberal Receivership Trial

The Shelbyville Liberal receivership case is heard in Columbus this week. Evidence lists donations totaling 10 916 dollars, including 4 500 dollars given to editor George M. Ray and others for various purposes. Testimony traces funds back to 1904 used for private debts Liberal obligations and political acts.

Shelbyville Liberal Columbus Shelbyville News Harry Whitcomb Charles Eran M. R. Monworsey Charles Davis Charles Birely Charles Speigel John Walker Fred Kennedy Frank Bass Vernon Randall George M. Ray Liberal Charles Campbell M. R. Montgomery B. F. Swain Charles Spiegel

Civil Service Reform Extends to New England Post Offices

President Roosevelt by executive order places 15 475 fourth class post offices in nine states under civil service. Postmasters in the region become classified and cannot be removed except on proven unfitness. Decatur county excludes Greensburg. Offices pay salaries from under 50 to about 500 annually. Westport St Paul Letts Clarksburg Burney Newpoint Adams Clifty Millhousen Sardinia Horace highlighted by business volume. Expansion to other regions expected. The reform aims to cut partisan influence and reduce congressmen's mandated recommendations.

Roosevelt New England New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Ilinois Wisconsin Michigan Decatur County Greensburg Westport St. Paul Letts Clarksburg Burney Newpoint Adams Clifty Millhousen Sardinia Horace

Baptist Revival Closes After Three Week Meeting

Baptists report a three week revival at the church ending Sunday night. Pastor Rev. J. F. Fraser led the event with evangelist Rev. George Lehigh delivering earnest sermons. Nine new members joined, bringing total accessions to twenty six. all church departments strengthened and spiritual power increased.

The Baptist Church J. F. Fraser George Lehigh

Corn and Bread Contest Held Ahead of Farmers Institute

The corn and bread contest is scheduled for next Thursday December 10 at the courthouse to precede the farmers institute on December 11 and 12. Details have been published previously and the institute will be in the Christian church annex on North Broadway.

Court House Farmers’ Institute The Christian Church North Broadway

Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents

Walter J. Foster to Emma A. Williams. George Hogg to Viola M. Belt. Delger Moor and Anna M. Styers. James R. Readnour and Iva M. Allen. William Burk and Ida Tremain.

Walter J. Foster Emma A. Williams George Hogg Viola M. Belt Delger Moor Anna M. Styers James R. Readnour Iva M. Allen William Burk and Ida Tremain

Osteopathic Physician Dr J B Kinsinger Advertises

Dr J B Kinsinger, osteopathic physician, touts relief for many ailments once thought incurable by old methods. A Kirksville graduate from the American School of Osteopathy urges hope for the sick, with a Greensburg Indiana office in the Hamilton Block open 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Consultation is free and phone number 433 is listed.

American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Hamilton Block Greensburg Ind

Club of ’94 entertains with readings and social

Mrs Henry Nordmeyer led the ’94 Club ladies Tuesday afternoon with a program including readings from Washington Irving and Notes on United States scenery. Out-of-town guests Mrs Stimson Mrs A H Talbott Mrs Helen Donnell and others attended with refreshments served after the program.

Henry Nordmeyer 94 Club Washington Irving Ee Nore Seens United States Wei Stimson Ara Edennese Rennies Thomson Paper Mary, Isgrigg Indianapolis Hines Pennsylvania

Pensions Granted Through D L Morgan Agency

Pensions granted at Clarksburg include Isaac Woodward of Greensburg and Owen Back of Westport receiving 17 to 24 dollars monthly, Mrs. Julia A. Skeen and Mrs. Mary A. Clouds of Greensburg each listed, Herman Borkis of Patesville with 17 to 24 dollars per month, and Mrs. Elizabeth Osborn of Rushville.

D. L. Morgan Agency Clarksburg Isaac Woodward Greensburg Owen Back Westport Julia A. Skeen Mary A. Clouds Herman Borkis Patesville Elizabeth Osborn Rushville

Ada L Croom Credits New Discovery For Cough Cure

Mrs Ada L Croom proprietor of the Croom Hotel Vaughn Mississippi suffered a severe cough and feared consumption. A friend recommended Dr King s New Discovery and after using three bottles she was cured. The remedy is sold at F M Henry Co drug store 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free.

Ada L. Croom Croom Vaughn Miss Dr. King F. M. Henry & Co

Unclear OCR Listing of Names and Figures

Fragmentary OCR text lists numbers and names including CHARLES ZOLLER and M. L. MreRs. F. R. Ropetins with monetary figure 450.00, no clear event or context provided.

Charles Zoller M. L. MreRs F. R. Ropetins

Lodge of Sorrow to be Held at K. of P. Opera House

Local lodge No. 475 B P O E holds a Lodge of Sorrow Sunday afternoon in memory of departed brothers at the K of P opera house. Judge Emison of Vincennes will deliver the address. Job work done at this office with reasonable prices and satisfaction guaranteed.

K. of P. Opera House Emison Vincennes

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