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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
2
The Greensburg Standard message from Associate Editor Noah T. Rogers outlines subscription terms. It lists one year in county and one year out of county rates, plus an advance payment clause and due details, reflecting a local newspaper billing notice.
Fragments show a Friday December 14 event involving WanTEep-Agents selling Bryan's Second Battle. Details are sparse but imply a promotional or sales action tied to a named title or item.
Indian Territory reports a total population of 891,960 with 56,033 Indians. The nationwide Indian population totals 16,134,158 across the United States.
Bryan concedes prosperity eluded him this year while reflecting on four years earlier when adversity challenged him. He mentions Pound in considering those struggles and their impact on his finances and career.
A congressional committee last week reported on a proposed thirty foot waterway from the lakes to New York. The cost was put at an unspecified amount.
Hon A C Haris of Indianapolis mentioned for Attorney General in Mc Kinney's cabinet with Indiana entitled to a cabinet officer.
One day last week four Garfield sons visited President McKinley while Gen. Harrison’s wife chatted with Mrs. McKinley, illustrating a busy presidential social moment with prominent families in the capital.
American tin plate is now exported to Wales, the former home of the industry. Only a few years ago opponents claimed tin plate could not be produced domestically.
The Postal Service last year reported total receipts of 802 million 354 thousand 579 dollars and 29 cents with expenditures of 107 million 740 thousand 267 dollars and 99 cents. The goal has long been self sustenance and the record shows it is very nearly achieved.
On Saturday the government received bids for six armored cruisers and five battleships totaling about 50 million dollars. Eight bidders participated and all bids came in under the estimates. Secretary Long expressed satisfaction with the results.
The rural free mail delivery program shows sharp growth from July 4 1899 with 391 routes to July 1 1900 with 1 214 and by November 15 reaching 2 614 routes. Observers predict continuing expansion leading to delivery for all people in coming years.
A century ago no city exceeded 100000 residents while today sixty two do. The 1800 U S population stood at 5,305,937 with nearly a million enslaved. Now New York City numbers 7,268,000 and Pennsylvania 6,301,365.
Elsewhere an article on Decatur county election costs notes the current system may require two additional precincts for Washington township before the next election. This change would add about 150 dollars to the expense column.
Last week the House, by a strong vote, eliminated the canteen from the army reorganization bill. Army officials, including chaplains at Manila, say the canteen promotes temperance. The action was influenced by many W C T U delegates, leaving Prohibition supporters without a paramount issue.
Congress debates a ship subsidy measure amid strong central Western opposition and public appeal to replace the stigma of subsidy with support for expanding American merchant shipping. The piece notes historic decline in domestic commerce by ships and urges national pride and economic aims to back enactment.
John L. Dille, Miss Kate Moss Rogers, and other residents make trips or return from Indianapolis. Prosecution and business moves observed at Kennedy property and Reeves & Co. Joseph Mitchell buys 100 acres near Milford. Mrs. Myers dies in Ohio, funeral at Ross cemetery. County jail and Orphans Home medical contract awarded. Mrs. Catherine Logan dies at 80. Indiana lumbermen and junketing trip to the South via Cuba planned. social visits noted at Bonners. Wedding announcements, church services, and a health tip urging daily bowel movement with Chamberlain's tablets.
A settlement ends county cases against former commissioners W D Daily and Hamlin Anderson over expert findings that $8,000 was due. The Board accepts $1,259.76 to be paid pro rata by defendants, covering investigation costs and avoiding costly litigation.
Harry Braden and Carrie Ehrhardt surprised friends by marrying yesterday afternoon in Rev. D. R. VanBuskirk's residence on East Main street. The groom, son of Richard Braden and wife, and the bride, daughter of Mrs. Mary Ehrhardt, reside on the groom’s farm six miles west of town, and were greeted with best wishes from a host of friends.
The Presbyterian ministers of Cincinnati and vicinity gathered at Walnut Hills to honor Rev Dr Joseph G Monfort. Sixty ministers attended. Dr W H James presided as Monfort recalled sixty eight years in pulpit school and editorial work. He spoke of pioneer days in Ohio and Indiana and noted old associates Groesbeck Cary Harding Chidlaw among those departed. He remained cheerful about the church’s prospects.
An advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders and to regulate the liver and bowels. The price is 23 cents, with free samples available at Batterton's drug store.
St Paul J M Shortridge visited Shelbyville Monday. Ed Starks of Newpoint came on business. D Harwood transacted business in Greensburg. George Hess and George Black visited Rushville with friends. Lena Buell and Ollie Keen joined friends in Adams. Edith Wilson of Shelbyville stayed with Miss Josephine Howard last week. Fred Avery Jr and Eva Tuppenlatz were guests in Shelbyville Tuesday. Emma Jones, aiding Mrs L W Everson, returned to Indianapolis Monday.
Sandusky John Moore of Kokomo visits relatives here. Burl Clark goes to Greentown to visit his brother. James Clemons held a dance Saturday night at his home. Mrs Solon Harrell's Mil ford sister spent Sunday here. Farmers Institute to convene next Monday and Tuesday. Mrs Elmer Ruddell of Williams town visited her father last Thursday. C M Harrell and wife spent early week with friends at Clarksburg. Mrs Florence Leighton of Benton Harbor visiting aunt Mrs Will Roszell. Mrs Fred Metzler and daughter of St Paul were guests over Sunday. Epworth League begins a series of literary meetings. first session Tuesday evening went well.
George Fulwider of Indianapolis visited relatives here last week while Mrs. Etta Smalley visits her cousin Mrs. John George in Columbus. G A R supper a financial and social success. Frank Colvin of Elizabethtown visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Milton Bottorff. Miss D R Lytle and Mrs Bow man of Hope called on friends Saturday. Christian Sunday school to present cantata All Hail to Santa Claus on December 24. Miss Lelta Wright of Flatrock and Ella Essex of St Louis.crossing spent weekend with Thomas W Rominger family. Ellis Lake of Everett Indiana returned home after visiting his mother Mrs Stafford Johnston and others. David Yeley injures left leg at saw mill last Thursday. Foley’s Honey and Tar recommended for coughing parishioner.
Mechanic sburg notes show Grandmother Glidewell still sick while Henry Travis and his wife call on her. Many residents attend church in Rossburg and visit relatives in Slabtown Gaynorsville Clarksburg and Holton. Visitors include Lemuel Smalley Jessie Hooten Shivester Glidewell Adam Sample and family and others as new illness and travel themes appear.
Whitfield & Co of Chicago endorse Chamberlains Cough Remedy for la grippe noting thousands have used it with no pneumonia cases. They report it provides prompt recovery and counteracts pneumonia tendency. Batterton's drug store carries it.
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