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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription terms for county and out of county rates with 1901 date. It outlines pricing and payment conditions for readers both in and out of the county, indicating advance payment requirements.
A cave was discovered last week near Butte Montana and explored for a distance of ten miles.
The current Congress is almost certain to take favorable action on the construction of a Pacific cable, signaling strong legislative backing for the transpacific communications link. The move reflects a wider push to expand interstate and international telecommunication infrastructure and national strategy.
Senator Farrbanks introduces two bills for public buildings at Anderson and Muncie each costing 150000 dollars. The measure targets city infrastructure funding with projected costs and site details.
Secretary Gage warns that redeemable money totaling 346 million dollars is at risk while the treasury holds only 150 million in gold reserves, highlighting a dangerous mismatch in government finances.
The Danish West Indies are described as a new strategic point secured by Uade Sam, to be used when the Nicaragua canal opens, highlighting its planned role in regional logistics and access.
The latest estimate puts the Nicaragua canal at 1,000,000 dollars per mile. Proponents argue it could be a strong investment for Uncle Sam despite the high price.
Davivo Fagin a deserter from the Twenty fourth Infantry led a Filipino band and was killed by native scouts. He faced charges of treason and desertion in the overseas campaign.
A Chicago anarchist criticizes the era’s free speech as dangerous to public order while warning Congress to impose limits to fulfill its duty. The remark reflects tensions around protection of expression and responsibility toward a slain president.
The passage notes Texas Democrats strenuously oppose New Mexico becoming a state while questioning Texas's own admission event and comparing it to New Mexico’s current standing.
Senator Fairbanks gains strong support in Congress for admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as a single state with McKinley’s favored capital. His pending bill to extend twenty years Geary Act limits on Chinese immigration also draws favorable reaction.
Invitation to Indiana Club event in Chicago next Tuesday evening. Gov Durbin, George Ade, Judge Robert 5 Taylor and others to respond to toasts at the Auditorium Hotel. Lou E Pope, former Greensburger, serves on the reception committee.
The city grocers stop delivering after six to rest horses and workers. They urge customers to order before six, suggesting self pickup as a prudent lesson. The change is praised as sensible and good for both people and horses.
The Danish West Indies are reported sold to the United States for 3,000,009 dollars. The trio of islands includes St. Thomas Santa Cruz and St. John with Cristiansted as capital on Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz measures twenty by five miles and produces sugar cane cotton coffee and indigo. St. Thomas lies eighteen miles from Porto Rico and hosts a population around 14,000. St. John, the smallest with about 42 square miles, has a population near 1,000 and Bayrum as its chief product.
The Madison Courier honors Chickamauga as a monumental clash surpassing Waterloo in ferocity. It credits Indiana units Col. Morton C. Hunter and the Eighty-second Indiana with crucial holds at Snodgrass Hill, delaying the enemy and helping Gen. Thomas defend Chattanooga and the Army of the Cumberland.
Wm A Whitten born in Pennsylvania June 5 1842 died at his home December 2 1901 aged 59 years 5 months and 27 days He came to this county as a child and served three years eight months in Civil War units Co F 7th Regiment and Co A 128 Regiment He married Eliza Sands of Clarksburg and had four children two survived Mrs Iva Hancock and Harriet Hancock In 1876 He joined the M E church at New Benn ington A life of privations and suffering marked his years A heartfelt funeral was led by Rev H Morrow at his home.
The school honors four grade groups for punctuality and top work. Fourth year recipients include Grace Benton Irma Cory Gail Hillman Roy Hillman and Adaline Wolverton. Third year names Ruth Bonner Loren Coles Mary Elder LeRoy Lucking ed Edith Redington and W O Thomson. Second year honorees are Ethel Crume Palmer Kenady James Lanham Laura McNaught Margaret Miller Grace Murphy Martha Poucher Marietta Stewart Florence Thompson and Fred Wolverton. First year students listed are Albert Adams Winifred Barner Ethel Coleman Mary DeArmond Grace Duncan Ernest Ford Edmond Gray Charles Kessing Rena McKim Ira Moller Missouri Rivers Elva Puttman Walter Schofield Joseph Shelhorn Gerald Silberberg and Frank Smith. EdGard Mendenhall Principal. Give grandpa or grandma a pair of gold spectacles for a Christmas present and be sure and get them at Spohns 502
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York feared stomach pains would spoil a party. A friend recommended Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. After two doses he recovered enough to enjoy the event. The remedy is sold by Batterton. A silk umbrella makes a fine Christmas present at Spohn's east side square.
The Pap Thomas Post No 5 G A B elected officers Friday night with William L. Miller as Commander Albert Tower as Senior Vice Commander A K Hirschfeld as Junior Vice Commander Theodore Miller as Surgeon A P Bone as Chaplain Creath as Quartermaster M D Tackett as Officer of the Day George Saunders as Officer of the Guard Trustees Wm P Skeen Wm N Moberly D C Elder Delegates A C Snell J W Taylor Will Cumback Alternates Alex Ralston Clay Elder James Bostic
A Madison citizen writing in the Madison Courier argues an electric railway from Madison to Greensburg would be profitable. He urges building via the old Michigan road through Versailles Napoleon and Osgood, led by Madison capital with local partners in Ripley and Decatur counties. He calls for surveys and a potential one to two percent subsidy to raise funds and secure right of way before completing the line.
Adams Township teachers gathered Saturday December 7 in Adams for a full institute. They opened with America, reviewed minutes, and split afternoon work on sanitation and decoration led by J W Fletcher with Hattie Demaree guiding discussion. Carrie Stewart presented Poets and Poetry of Indiana with Viola Palmerton leading, Roy Kennedy commenting, and Europe in the XIX Century led by the principal. Visitors included Supt E C Jerman and Dr Charles Howard. Institute adjourned to meet January 1902 in St Paul.
Knoxville mayor S G Heiskell writes Madison officials praising Col Albert E Boone as a tireless railroad promoter. He notes Boone’s funds and vision stretching from Knoxville to Madison Indiana, the isles of the sea, and toward the New Jerusalem, amid West Southland homage.
Holiday season promotion at Shumm and Hite’s drug store in Clarksburg Indiana runs from now through January 1 1902. Purchases of 25 cents or more qualify to enter with three five prizes for successful guessers. Store invites customers to call for details and prize viewing.
A local bakery invites Christmas candy orders, urging residents to place ahead. The message emphasizes high quality confections and timely ordering to ensure availability in the city.
Articles filed with the Secretary of State for the Greensburg Shelbyville and Batesville Traction Co to build an interurban electric line linking the three cities. Directors include Louis Zoller 8 P Minear C B Porter W G Harding Enos Porter E K Adams and T E Goodrich. Line Shelbyville to Indianapolis expected to be completed within months and service by 1903.
Notice outlines free obituary notices up to twenty lines. Anything over twenty lines billed at regular rates. Cards of thanks 25 cents. Societal resolutions treated as advertising. Church notices free unless door charge applies. G A R W R C 8 of V and Ladies Aid notices follow church notice rules.
A full and complete line of ladies and gent’s chains is offered for the holidays at Throp’s location at 5012. The display promises a range of styles and prices to suit gift buyers.
Mystic Cure promises rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It claims to remove the cause and disease quickly with the first dose providing notable benefit. Sold by Alexander & Co. druggists in Greensburg for 75 cents.
A local shop Throp's showcases a refreshed stock of holiday goods at 5O12. Storefront displays feature seasonal decorations, gift items, and wrapping supplies aimed at attracting early shoppers.
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