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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
2
One year in the county terms listed as six five, one year out of the county four if not paid in advance eleven fifty appears to be a rental or filing condition. The fragment indicates a price of 11.50 with advance payment required for non county terms.
Harvey Weathers and Lillie Terrell James A Weeks and Pearl Wright Otto King and Grace B Lawhess William Keirin and Sarah Langs ford T W Stone and Cora Onspaugh Harry M Arbuckle and Lara E King Wm Rokelman and Lizzie Mc Laughlie William Herbert and Katherine ry
Pequansock Tribe No 185 elected officers on Tuesday night with Charles Dowdle as Prophet John Alien as Sachem Co F Northero as 8. 8. Fred Israel as J. 5. Harry Israel as C of R W G Hedges as C of W Joseph Luhte as K of W W A Lawson as Trustee These officers will be installed on New Year eve.
Greensburg Lodge No. 86F and A. M. held its annual officer election with C. T. Pleak as W M and Charles Nesbitt as S W. Seventy brethren attended the first election for the new consolidated lodge amid harmony. The lodge, about 225 members strong, plans a special installation on St John’s Day the 27th with a banquet and toasts from Judge F. E. Gavin, a former Master.
The commissioners let contracts for Orphans' Home groceries and clothing, Dry Goods, Bread and cakes, Boots and shoes, Furniture, House furnishings, Produce, Vegetables, Feed, Meat and more to several merchants. Dr T B Gullefer awarded medical practice at Orphans' Home and Poor Farm for 1902. Saltcreek pikes extended to Oct 1 1902. County officers' terms extended. bills approved. Appointments and licenses noted. bridge repair estimate paid. liquor licenses granted. quarterly fees reported.
Seventeen property transfers recorded including James M. Davis to Geo B. Davis for 110 acres in Sandcreek township and Euphemie Armstrong from J.M. Davis for 113 acres. Other deeds cover lots in St Paul and Letts, and parcels in Marion and Clay townships, with prices from 50 to 2 150.
About ninety residents gathered Saturday evening at Ea Shields residence to surprise Rev Colter and his wife. The group brought provisions and presented donations on behalf of the community led by W R Pleak. The visit featured social talk music and recitations with warm thanks and hopes for future gatherings.
Curtis McCoy sues Big Four Railway for damages seeking $4,000. Dyer J. Moore brings a complaint to quiet title against John Hockenberry et al. SILING FURNITURE Co advertises its prices to attract customers.
The union revival led by Rev L E Smiley and Prof T L McKinsey starts this afternoon and runs two weeks with two services daily and three on Sundays. Smiley emphasizes thoughtful sermons and public confessions, funds only after expenses are paid, no card signing, and unclear church affiliation. McKinsey directs music with a 100-voice chorus in The Hazelring venue.
Greensburg residents Kirs Styers and Mrs Luchte visited Mrs Laws and family on Thursday. Edith Richey and daughters of Moscow visited Mrs Grant Christ at week’s end. A pound party at Ed Shields home last Saturday for Rev Colter drew over eighty guests and a pleasant evening. Decatur county’s largest candy store features holiday stock with prices at Zoellner's Bakery.
London Lancet notes that paints or fuses, a mixture of primary amyl alcohol with propyl alcohols, can be obtained free at some English distilleries. It is used externally for rheumatism, derived from fermented grain or potatoes via extended distillation, and is an oily, acrid liquid with a pearlike odor. It is highly intoxicating and poisonous, more potent than ordinary spirits.
An ancient manorial custom at Oak ham Rutlandshire requires every peer to present a horseshoe at the town’s portal. Refusal to pay this tax allegedly allows authorities to seize a horse. To prevent trouble, a tribute shoe is prepared, some oversized and inscribed with the donor’s name.
A whimsical exchange unfolds as a woman and Lim prepare a supper while Dougie Weesan and Meandering Mike humorously debate a challenge. The quirky banter hints at a local color vignette from a Washing on Star style piece.
A dialogue exchange turns on a joke about marriage and a tender. Ethel and Amy trade quips revealing humor and curiosity about love. Leudon Fun.
An aphoristic reflection on humility as a path to knowledge and self improvement. The quote by A. Clarcsse notes that recognizing our ignorance spurs effort to learn and that happiness comes from avoiding stagnation. The text ends by directing readers to the Siling Furniture Co. for what they want.
G A Beesley traveled to Columbus on Tuesday for business. The stone masons finish the area over the Shater branch. Mort Baird and J W Spears handled affairs at Greensburg on Monday. Wesley Spears has returned from Illinois and works on the pike this winter. Lett Herring and J W Beesey attended Dabney for John Nicholson’s ordination. Jesse Talkington, a respected citizen, died Saturday and was buried at Burns ville cemetery after Elder Jackson delivered the funeral. Pure hourhound candy at Zellner’s for colds in this changeable weather.
Adams. C. A. McMillan and wife visit the latter's mother here. Rev. Morrow opened a series of meetings on Wednesday night. Sidney Magee of Greensburg attended with friends last Friday evening. Mrs. M. Hindman of Greensburg visited her Lowe relatives this week. Mrs. C. A. McMillan called on her sister, Mrs. Boling, one day this week.
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