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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

8

Charles A. Mahan Nominated for County Agent Post

Charles A. Mahan, formerly Randolph County agent, met with trustees to discuss the local post. He toured the city with Joe Miller to learn conditions and his nomination will be formalized at the Monday trustees meeting. Mahan holds two degrees from Kentucky State University and has long agricultural experience including time in Hendrickson Kentucky and three years in the Philippines.

Charles A. Mahan Randolph County Joe Miller Tir. Mahan Kentucky State University Hendrickson Kentucky Philippines Purdue University

Claude Wyant Buys Star Cleaning Works

Claude Wyant a bookkeeper at Citizens National Bank has purchased Star Cleaning Works on East Main Street from Paul Stathes and takes immediate possession. He plans remodeling with modern machinery and exclusive features. Ed Ware will run the business starting next Monday while Wyant remains at the bank. The new owner will offer cleaning and pressing and keep other departments including a shoe shining parlor. Local friends predict he will gain share of trade.

Claude Wyant Citizens National Bank Star Cleaning East Main Street Paul Stathes Wyant Ed Ware Ware & Caster Mr. Wyant

Treasury official inspects four sites for new federal building

W H Fields from the Treasury Department in Washington visited the city to inspect four site options for the federal building. He conferred with owners, met a businessmen committee, and will report to superiors in Washington. Final site recommendations will be released through proper authorities.

Federal W. H. Fields Treasury Department Washington Fields Department

Plans for Rabbit Supper Dec 15 Discussed at Session

The Eagles held a session for the annual officer election and announced a rabbit supper for December 15. The committee promised a great time and elected officers include Past Worthy President Will Dinsmore, Worthy President Ernest McMullin, Worthy Vice President Augustus Binder, Worthy Chaplain Bernard Snyder, Worthy Conductor Albert Schauffler, Secretary Will Ehrhardt, Recording Secretary William Snell, Treasurer Charles Edkins, Inner Guard Fielding Long, Outer Guard Cooper King, Trustees James Ford C Loyd Charles Tumilty, and Physicians Dr. E T Riley Dr J G Glass Dr E D Jewett.

Eagles Will Dins Worthy Augustus Binder Bernard Snyder Albert Schauffer Will Ehrhardt William Snell Charles Edkins Fielding Long Cooper King James Ford C. J. Loyd Charles Tumilty E. T. Riley J. G. Glass E. D. Jewett

Croup Attacks Stop After Foley's Honey and Tar Dose

Billie Mayberry of Eckert Georgia recalls two children beginning a choking cough and croup attack three weeks ago. She gave Foley's Honey and Tar before bed and the next morning the cough and signs of croup were gone. The ad claims the product is sold everywhere.

Croup Billie Mayberry Eckert Foley

Farmers with Multiple Cows Win Premiums Listed

The Polk Sanitary Milk Company announced prize-winners from its formal opening. Farmers who contracted for more than one cow earned extra chances and could win additional prizes including one bag, five pounds of dairy feed, dish sets, and the three cows. The list includes Wm Bowlby, W P Thurston, Joe Wenning, John Moller, Ben Menkhaus, Mick Mauer, Andrew Martin, John Stier, Wm Osting, W S Whipple, C E Moss, J N Stout, R E Lawson, Delgar Moore, Charles Knorr, Ed Stewart, A F Anderson, Edwin L Meek, Jessie Maudlin, C M Finley, J W Crise, F E Hodson, H M Gilmore, Mrs Ethel Ray, Paul Scheidler, John B Rolfes, Ben Goldsmitt, Mrs W A Wilson, Ed L Metz, A P Hughes, J B Patton, L E Thurston, Ed Short, Lam Kirby, Wm C Austin, E D Morgan, Geo A Logan.

Polk Sanitary Milk Company Wm. Bowlby W. P. Thurston Joe Wenning John Moller

Bills Filed Show County Election Costs in Decatur County

County records show the recent Decatur election cost 1773.17 including ballots, election staff, polling place boards, meals, booth repairs and transport. The March primary cost 1834.95, highlighting the high expense of primaries and campaigning under the current law. The county commissioners meet Monday to review bills and consider applications for courthouse custodian and jail physician, with road specifications filed for Fred Scott road in Fugit township and a Columbus joint session planned with Bartholomew on Cooper road. The Rev. Fr. Fein of New Albany, priest there since 1888, died after years of service. his funeral marks another priest’s burial in the city within a year.

Decatur Barbe Court House Frank Bryan F. M. Bitters Fred Scott Road Fugit Township Columbus Bartholomew Board Cooper Road

Candy Makers Suffer From Higher Costs Under the H L C

George Cosmos notes the hunger in the candy trade as the h. c. l. raises input prices. Sugar and milk costs have nearly doubled, squeezing profits for chocolates and confections. Ice cream prices rise with milk shortages.

George Cosmas Cosmos

Rev Henry P Fein Dies After Illness at St Marys

The Rev Henry P Fein rector of St Marys church died at 10 this morning after a six month illness. Cancer of the stomach manifested as throat trouble led to his death. Funeral services will be held at St Marys church Wednesday at 9 30 AM. Burial will be in New Albany. Fein came here two years ago to succeed the late Rev Fichter. More funeral plans to be announced Monday.

Veronica Fein New Albany Mary Fein Paul Jacob Joseph J. B. Braundorfer Kansas City Kas John C. Wagoner Elizabeth Stoesser Chicago Vincennes Rockport Ind North Madison St. Joseph’s Church Vanderburg County St. Joseph’s Henry P. Fein St. Mary’s Church Fichter

Why Rheumatism Comes With Cold Weather

VALENTINE A describes a link between cold weather and rheumatism. He cites Prof. Alex Haig and uric acid buildup as the root cause, notes that reduced sweating and kidney load in cold weather worsen the condition, and advises hot water, the uric acid dissolver An uric tablets, and occasional liver cleanse with a laxative to prevent rheumatism gout and joint pain. He promotes open air exercise and Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets.

Valentine Alex. Haig London Mott Pierce M. D

James Arnold Former Alert resident dies at Cragmont

James Arnold age 64 of Seymour and former Alert resident died Thursday morning at Cragmont Hospital Madison after long illness Pneumonia listed as cause He taught school 45 years across Bartholomew Rush and Madison counties serving seven years as superintendent of ward schools in Alexandria He leaves a widow five sons six brothers and one sister Funeral held this afternoon at Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev J C Nicholson officiating burial in Bear Creek Cemetery

James Arnold Seymour Cragmont Hospital Madison Mr. Arnold Alert Bartholomew Rush Arnold Ward Alexandria Indiana William T. Arnold Methodist Bluffton Roy Arnold Indianapolis Guy W. Arnold del Rio Texas Harley Arnold Marion Albert Arnold William Magee Anderson John C. Arnold Bear Creek Baptist Church J. C. Nicholson Bear Crek

Foley Offers Trial Package by Mail

A brotherly offer advertises a mail order trial package from Foley & Co. at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago containing Foley Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds Foley Kidney Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets. Enclose five cents with your name and address to receive the set.

Foley & Co Sheffield Ave Chicago Ill Foley

Victor Hugo Dreamer Foretold Peaceful World Union

The passage presents a visionary view attributed to Victor Hugo, praising dreamers who foresee a future of commerce and ideas over war. It envisions a era of universal suffrage, arbitration, museums over arms, and a united United States of America and Europe exchanging goods, culture, and progress under Creator guidance.

Europe England Diet Germany Legislative Assembly France United States of America United States of Europe

Kingston Community Club to Convene in Community Hall

Kingston residents prepare for the Kingston Community Club meeting in the Community Hall on Wednesday evening with an address by J Hal Hamilton. Decatur County Sunday School Association officers Mrs W K Stewart Charles E Kincaid and Mrs Mary Logan visited Adams Sunday schools reporting fine conditions. Will Robison and family returned from Indianapolis after a reunion at the home of Mr and Mrs Alva M Reed.

Kingston Community Club J. Hal Hamilton W. K. Stewart Charles E. Kincaid Mary Logan Clarksburg Adams Baptist Decatur County Sunday-school Association Will Robison Zamily Indianapolis Alva M. Reed

Bank Official Recommends Foley Kidney Pills

Thom T. J. Norrell vice president of the Bank of Cottonwood Texas writes that he has received relief and recommends Foley Kidney Pills to anyone with kidney trouble. The issue notes kidney trouble manifests as worry aches pains soreness stiffness and rheumatism.

T. J. Norrell Bank of Cottonwood Tex

Danger Signal Cough Remedy Urges Immediate Care

A cough is a danger signal like a fire bell and should be treated by curing the underlying disease. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is endorsed by Mrs. Tomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana for persistent coughs after colds or grip. It is advertised as obtainable everywhere.

Tomas Beeching Andrews, Ind Chamberlain

Ladies' Aid Society Rummage Sale Nets About 60

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church cleared about sixty dollars from a rummage sale held last week and raised over seventy dollars at a bazaar in Bonner and Meek's store.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Bonner & Meek’s

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Star Cleaning Works Treasury DE Ernest McMul Lin Crag Victor Hugo — Dreamer Kingston Bank Kodaks Kodak St. John & Guthrie Daniel Boone Louisville Chas. C. Stoll Oil CO West Side Square Greensburg Pulse & Porter Linegar Bros
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