Postmaster Resigns. Crawford to Join Rex Buggy Co
Assistant Postmaster Raymond H. Crawford resigns effective January 1 1910 to join Rex Buggy Co at Connersville. He studied at Greensburg High School and trained under N A Crawford Big Four agent. Bert C. Morgan named as successor, to take charge around March 1 to maintain smooth service. Morgan to leave East End school December 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Crawford
Rex Buggy Co
Connersville
Crawford
Greensburgh
N. A. Crawford
Greensburg
Ellis Ryan
Ryan
Braden
Morgan
East End
The Woman's Club Meeting on Painting and Life
The Woman's Club held a Tuesday afternoon meeting led by Mrs Abbie Bonner. The program featured Whittier inspired painting themes with talks by Miss Lambert Mrs Minear and Miss McLaughlin on interpretation of life legend religious themes and painting creations followed by a social hour and refreshments.
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Abbie Bonner
Miss Lambert
Golden Rule Store Opens Saturday with New Grocery Stock
The Golden Rule Store will open to the public Saturday morning December 11 at 209 East Main Street. Ira E. Wonn prepares for a full stock of groceries fruits and vegetables with fair courteous service. They offer highest market prices for country produce and invite inspections and price checks. Both phones listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
Ira E. Wonn
East Main Street
Red Men Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
The Red Men met Tuesday evening and elected officers for the year. Sachem John Beatty, Senior Sagamore J E Oliver, Junior Sagamore Harvey Jones, Prophet Will Earbarat, C of R W M Snell, C of W Frank L Thomas, K of W Joseph Luchte, Trustee W S Harvey. Two palefaces Foley Brazelton and Clifford Barnes admitted.
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Red
Sachem
John Beatty
Sagamore
J. E. Oliver
Harvey Jones
Will Earbarat
W. M. Snell
Frank L. Thomas
Joseph Luchte
W. S. Harvey
Foley Brazelton
Clifford Barnes
Christmas Candies and Fruit Price Line Preview
Crooks & West advertise savings on Christmas candies nuts and fruits. They claim direct large quantity buying lowers costs for schools teachers and Sunday school superintendents and invite buyers to compare prices before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooks & West
Fire Destroy Homes in Sandusky from Unknown Origin
A Wednesday midnight blaze in Sandusky destroyed the homes of William Perry and Barney Clinginfield. The houses were fully consumed with contents. both families escaped with their lives. Loss estimated at about 600 dollars, fully insured.
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William Perry
Barney Clinginfield
Sandusky
Prices to Consider Before Buying Furniture Pieces
Read intruding sales pitch urging shoppers to compare Kirbys prices before purchasing a cabinet Davenport Morris chair stand table bookcase pedestal or picture. The item list targets budget conscious buyers in a period sale notice.
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Morris
Kirby
Edmund Hoyle and the authority of his whist rules
The article explains Edmund Hoyle born 1672 near Halifax established the rules of whist. A barrister by training, he gathered London players at the Crown coffee house and published A Short Treatise on Whist. His judgments on disputed points became final and his name synonymous with correct play. Hoyle died in 1769 at age ninety seven.
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Hoyle
Edmund Hoyle
Halifax
London
Crown
Bedford Row
Saintly coachmen and churchgoing parries in old stories
An English coachman tale recounted by Dr. Benson features a clergyman asking if his work remains heavy. The retort highlights the ease since bringing in young Mr. Parry, then Bishop suffragan of Dover. A second anecdote notes a neighborhood coachman replying that he goes to church and asks what harm it does.
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Archbishop Tait
Benson
Palace
Parry
Edward Parry
Dover
Addington
Family hurried to catch train amid brisk morning rush
The mother urged they prepare quickly for the two oclock train and leave nothing for late. The children protested and hurried to luncheon, then rushed to the hall where Edward claimed he brushed his teeth before breakfast despite the rush, a tale noted by the mother.
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Edward
New York Globe
End of Life Reflections From Pork Talk
A rector and farmer discuss pork as the rector admires a pen of Berkshires. The farmer agrees on their fine condition and the rector utters a quip about being fit to die like the pigs, reflecting a humorous, fatalist tone.
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Pamkinson
London News
A Sense of Humor and Its Social Risks
A reflection on humor as a universal trait, its exaggerated boasting by some, and the social costs. It notes a self-satisfied showman who claims a gift for funny incidents, a phlegmatic skeptic, and an excitable girl named Mabel whose family marvels at her wit. The piece ends with a social quip about women and humor after marriage.
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Mabel
Success Magazine
Throwing Stones at a Tiger in Hunting Chronicle
Durant recounts a hunting encounter where stone throwing follows a tiger’s first fall. The beast staggers back into a ravine, stoking suspense over whether he will reappear and attack the hunters.
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Howanes A. Durant
Man Seeks Ticknor In Boston Office Encounter
A young man visits the Ticknor Fields office in old Boston asking to see Mr Ticknor after confirming Mr James T Fields is present. The exchange reveals the seeker dislikes Fields’ appearance before requesting Ticknor himself.
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Mr. Fields
Boston
Ticknor & Fields
Mr. Field
James T. Fields
Mr. Ticknor
Masons Elect Officers for Greensburg Lodge 36
Greensburg Lodge No 36 F A M elected officers for 1910 at a well attended Tuesday meeting One petition was received and one member elected to receive degrees The slate includes W M Bruce Bishop S W Rev A D Berry J W Fred Erdmann Secretary Will Russell Treasurer R C Woodfill Trustee Calvin Crews Tiler S Browning Officers to be installed January 4 A lambskin apron was presented to Rev A D Berry for meritorious services to the fraternity
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Greensburg Lodge
W. M
Bruce Bishop
S. W
A. D. Berry
J. W
Fred Erdmann
Will Russell
R. C. Woodfill
Calvin Crews
S. Browning
American Boy High Top Shoes Backed by Standard Shoe Co
An advert promotes American Boy high top shoes in black for durability from Standard Shoe Co, highlighting long wear and sturdy construction for daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Shoe Co
Taft the bronze turkey wins grand prize in Missouri show
Taft a fifty five pound bronze gobbler wins the grand prize at the Missouri State poultry show opening in St Louis with 150 competitors from 23 states and Canada. Taft is owned by S. C. Havens of Shalbyville Indiana, Boston Store. 5012
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St. Louis
Canada
Wanted to Buy Chickens Rabbits and Produce for High Prices
Advertises buying live or dressed poultry and rabbits, promising top prices for country produce and asking to phone for quotes. Mentions two phones and names Crooks & West. Also promotes Edison phonographs and Victor talking machines as Christmas gifts, with a note to see them at Owens Music Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooks & West
Edison
Victor
Owens Music Store
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The
Woman’s Club
Whittier
Masons
Indiana
Ayer
J.C Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Minear Dry Goods
China
Minear Dry Goods Co
Storm Leggins
Leggins
Greensburg, Ind
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