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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
2
A short legal notice from The Greensburg Standard outlines county dues requiring payment in advance. It specifies a one year term inside the county and one year outside the county with a stated rate of 1.50 for nonpayment. The brief item appears as a public financial notice.
Friday December 5 1902 Gen Lew Wallace is critically ill at his Crawfordsville home. His illness coincides with Ben Hur achieving its greatest success to date in Indiana theater circles.
Benjamin Starr of Richmond, Department Commander of the G A R of Indiana, is nominated by Wayne County Republicans to fill the vacancy left by the death of Senator C C Binkley. A special election will be held on the 20th inst.
A Cincinnati dispatch recalls a Philadelphia convention episode where Fairbanks stalled a direct bid as McKinley’s running mate. Wishard and Indiana allies opposed Roosevelt’s push for the vice presidency, leading Roosevelt to accept the ticket and later become president.
Sarah Mann born May 26 1834 in Butler county Ohio died of heart failure November 27 1902 eight miles south of Greensburg. She moved to this county in childhood and married Hiram Mann in 1852. Seven children were born six survive with the husband. She joined the Baptist church young and remained devoted. Funeral services at the home Sunday by Rev H Morrow.
A brief item notes Kirby offers five special rockers as a pre Christmas purchase idea. The item highlights a sale event and urges shoppers to consider these pieces when selecting gifts.
About twenty years ago a group formed a Board of Management for a new cemetery and issued bonds to finance the site. The old cemetery remains underfunded but will be improved with new drives and regrading once the bond debt on the new ground is paid. Owners of old-ground lots are urged to subscribe to raise funds, ensuring future upkeep and beauty. Will Cum Back.
Sheriff Davis received a Chicago telegram Friday stating Elmer Hill was under arrest there. Hill posted a $5,000 bond and was jailed. Davis and O M Eider went to Chicago with a governor’s requisition. Hill is charged by R C Shoffner with conspiring to commit a felony at Springfield during the July foot race loss of $5,000.
At Greensburg Lodge No 3 F and A M last Tuesday night one petition was received and officers were elected Coleman Pleak as W M Ira Rigby as Sr W H Smiley as Jr W Brazelton as Sec Harry Lathrop as Treasurer S Browning as Tyler. Installation set for St Johns night December 27 with a special meeting tomorrow for third degree work. attendance 69.
The late J. W. Potters place of business over the Loyd and Deem stable will be open to the public on Wednesdays and Saturdays with special low prices to close out the stock. W. S. Doles and Frank Gray.
Decatur County Farmers Institute gathers Thursday and Friday December 11 and 12 in Clarksburg with a full program of devotional talks, farm lectures, discussions, music, and an open parliament on benefits and needs for farmers. Local families invited to bring baskets for noonday meals each day.
This notice states the store is fully prepared to supply Christmas needs with a wide stock of quality gifts for all ages. It highlights popular presents, attractive prices, and new ideas to attract customers. The message invites patrons to visit and shop.
William Jackson wed Myrtle Tremain William H Hill married Mary Level and Will Little tied with Minnie Deweese in an official license roundup.
The article discusses half mast flag rules as a sign of official death and examines who controls the Capitol. It explains presidential proclamations, congressional adjournment, and the power over Capitol staff and building officials. News from the Washington Star notes these moot questions fascinate fans during public mournings.
Hiram J Byrum files for divorce from Jennie Byrum citing irreconcilable differences. Case records list the parties and court filing details with standard notices for respondent Jennie Byrum.
Centuries old thumb nail pictures travel between China and Japan. Artists grow their left thumb nails to extreme lengths then pare them to a pen shaped tip. Vermilion or sky blue ink outlines sacred works. Some pieces are life size and sketched with sweeping strokes. Scrolls mount and roll the drawings for display.
The London Chronicle notes that the phrase I guess is akin to the old I wis meaning I know. Proctor explains how guess shifted in England and remains a marker of certainty in American usage with other word pair shifts like guardian ward en guard ward guichet and wicket.
Mr. Micawber ponders life’s loves over lobster salad asking whether the remark applies to the salad or to his wife. Mrs. Micawber replies with a witty challenge about the intended target of his musing.
A dialogue captures an exchange about a first campaign. The Old Stager challenges the novice while noting the candidate distributes real Havana cigars in a Chicago Tribune style jab.
In playful dialogue Maud recalls a grocer’s shop from her mother while Marie retorts her mother owed groceries. The light exchange turns on remembered family commerce.
The Atchison Globe counsels readers to act with utmost propriety so as not to be rivaled by adversaries. The quote urges self restraint and ethical behavior to deter opponents from outperforming in mischief or impropriety.
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