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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
A Greensburg driven sales pitch touts a complete line of high class merchandise for Christmas gifts and promises lower prices than metropolitan competitors in Decatur county markets.
Large line of cut glass and china, rare vases, gold plated pieces, bric a brac, purses, bags, silk hose, jeweled combs, travel sets, clocks, furs, robes, silks, perfumeries, linens, centerpieces, pillows, rugs, neckwear and scarves. Many items across jewelry, textiles, and home goods offered in one sale.
At the regular meeting of the Woman's Relief Corps No. 1 held Thursday evening last, officers were elected: Mrs. Sallie Davis president, Mrs. Gizzie McConnell vice president, Mrs. J B Sherman junior vice president, Miss Carrie Strassinger chaplain, Mrs. Eliza J. Crister treasurer, Mrs. Marion White conductor, and Mrs. Thomas Havens guard. Watches and jewelry in Thomson's latest designs advertised.
The local Aerie of Eagles elected officers including President Clyde Stace, Vice President L T Martin, Chaplain Richard Zeck, Conductor Ollie Nobbins, Inside Guard Clint Edkins, Outside Guard Charles Craig, Physician Dr P Riley, Secretary Will C Earhardt, Treasurer Harry Lathrow, and Trustees Jacob Bender Wesley J Lantus and L N Manlow.
An I C traction official says cars will run over the Greensburg extension by December 20 1900. An hourly schedule is expected soon though initial service may be every two or three hours. Looser road bed sections will be ballasted first with sturdier portions following as work proceeds. The official gave an encouraging update on progress.
The Shelbyville News notes a strenuous effort to tax every sinew to the utmost in order to have cars running by the specified date. The report frames a broad, state and local push for vehicle operation by a looming deadline.
The town of St Paul has twice gained national attention as residents earned high honors. Raymond Leech, once a local student, is now the youngest thirty second degree Scottish Rite Mason in the United States after joining the Indianapolis class. Elmer Shortridge, who joined about three years ago, shared the distinction in the same degree.
W P Sheen and Sons will convert the second floor of their new West Main Street building into a four thousand square foot roller skating rink. The floor will be hardwood and deadened with no obstructions. Completion aimed for Christmas promises an ideal venue for roller skating.
The Woman's Home Missionary Society invites the public to the annual Thank Offering service at First M. E. Church Sunday evening. Rev. J. W. Turger will deliver the annual address. Watch chains and charms available at Spohna'.
Thomas G Updike a former Newpoint resident was found dead in Indianapolis Saturday hanging from a transom by a clothes line. Police records show prior incidents with his wife and daughter including threats and attempts to force her return home. Two of his brothers Joseph and Henry are confined in insane asylums in Indianapolis and Richmond.
An application for a liquor license and the applicant’s bond were stolen from the county auditor’s office in Columbus on Friday. George S. Kelley plans a Hope saloon and filed proper notices. 525 remonstrants opposed, more than needed. With the missing documents, the county commissioners postponed the hearing to January 10, and Kelley will refile while remonstrants bolster their case.
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