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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1909
Page
1
A crowded digest covers editor changes with Rev J G Monfort, local business changes, and floods. It lists Cincinnati markets and prices, legislative tallies, postal figures, and a December flood affecting 25 000 residents. Also notes 1859 county society leaders, town improvements, temperance efforts, and court house stone work bids.
The Cecilians gathered Friday afternoon at Miss Ruth Kammerling’s West North Street home with about one hundred guests. Notable attendees included Miss Boch from Cincinnati who performed two piano solos, and vocal selections by Mrs. Biddle and Rev. Willis. The program featured multiple readings, solos, instrumental pieces, and a reading from Ben Hur, highlighting a refined social event.
The Decatur County Farmers Institute holds its first session at Adams January 3 and 4, 1910. Foreign instructors are Hon. A. G. Burkhart and Hon. D. F. Marsh, with topics on weeds drainage soil fertility and rural life. Templeton president Webb secretary. Adams area urged to attend.
Roy McGee and Nellie Styers were married last Thursday at the bride’s home near Harris City in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Morgan of Liberty Church. About forty relatives and friends attended as the couple, both respected county residents, began life together with plans to reside with the bride’s parents. The groom is Ralph McGee Jr.’s son.
Greensburg and Indianapolis ties mark a Sunday wedding at the bride’s parents home. John Scott, son of local residents, recently with Central Veneer Works, formerly a drug store clerk, wed Gertrude Theising of Indianapolis. The couple, with daughter Mary, celebrate with family and friends.
A girlie advertisement notes 25 cent books by Alger Castleman Optic Henry Cooper and other famous boys authors offered at Batterton's with a low price point.
Greensburg lodge 475 B P O Elks held its annual lodge of sorrow at the K P theatre to honor seven members who have died in ten years. Exalted Ruler R C Woodfull presided as Judge Weathers delivered the address praising fraternal unity and the teachings of the Bible and the golden rule.
Ernest Allison and Miss Nellie Shelhorn were married last Thursday at 3 PM by Rev. James B. Lathrop on North Franklin Street. The bride is daughter of Samuel Shelhorn of near Williamstown and the groom son of Frank Allison of St. Paul. They will reside in Homer Rush County as friends extend best wishes.
Word reached here Saturday of Harrison Updike death at his home in Lock Springs Ripley county on Friday evening after a lingering illness of consumption. He was formerly a county resident and was survived by his widow Gussie Clark sister of Charles Clemons of this city. Mr and Mrs Clemons attended the funeral at the late home Sunday morning.
Batterton’s promotes a line of hand mirrors ideal as gifts with low prices noted as especially attractive for Christmas shoppers.
Directors of the Boys Club decide to locate the gym and club rooms on the Eich 80 by 160 lot at Monfort and Washington, with a 60 day option at 2500. School officials back the plan to house a physical instructor and club activities on school property, ensuring permanence and self support.
Alfred R. Kluge, named Hartsville postmaster on Wednesday, died suddenly at midnight Thursday from excitement over the news. He was 72, active in the community, and remembered for his cheerful greetings and daily cow herding. Funeral services were held at the Moravian church in Hope on Monday.
A growing catalog of titles and bindings makes choosing presents easier as a wide range of volumes appeals to shoppers. Batterton's Drug Store promotes the selection.
Dr. E Derbyshire and W B Ansted collided head on on Twelth street near Central avenue as Ansted drove with curtains up blocking his view. Ansted’s radiator and lamps were wrecked, Derbyshire’s car only slightly damaged. No injuries reported.
Shoppers are reminded that books are inexpensive and valued highly as presents for Christmas. The note emphasizes books as practical gifts that offer lasting appeal for recipients. Batterton's.
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