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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
9
A flood of holiday notices lines Greensburg shops and nearby towns. Local merchants tout Christmas candies, leather rockers, furniture, books, and regina music boxes while residents travel to Indianapolis and Cincinnati on business and family visits. Local churches gain new members and families share gift plans and celebrations.
State Superintendent Fasser A. Cotton vows to combat secret societies and excessive class spirit in high schools in his forthcoming annual report. He argues such groups breed rowdyism and divert students from studies, while urging authorities to oppose college like activities and scrutinize high school curricula and funding.
Mrs Mary Watson Dolman died Sunday at her son Robert H Watsons home on Library Square. Born February 1 1816 in Loddon England she emigrated to America in 1842, lived in New Market NJ before moving to Shelbyville in 1856. She leaves sons James and Robert and daughter Mrs Charles Elliott. Funeral by Rev A L Bennett at the home, burial in South Park cemetery.
Christmas approaches on December 25 as normal. For thoughtful gift ideas visit Throp on 1.8 to find pianos organs watches or jewelry for friends and loved ones.
Pap Thomas Post No. 5 G. A. R. elected officers Commander Ben F. McCoy Sr Vice Commander Jasper Cobb Jr Vice Commander Ben F. Ketchum Chaplain A P Bone Quarter Master A S Creath Officer of the Day W M Bruner Officer of the Guard W A Lawson Sergeant of the Guard George W Hightower Trustees D C Elder Monroe March B F Metcy Delegates to Department Encampment Fort Wayne D C Elder Jasper Cobb T B Perry Alternates TI M Mozingo Jesse Styers W S Johnston
In a regular meeting last Thursday the Woman's Relief Corps elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President Mrs Will Davis Senior Vice Mrs Lizzie McConnell Junior Vice Mrs Rebecca Sherman Treasurer Mrs Eliza J Crisler Chaplain Miss Carrie Strassinger Conductor Mrs Marina White Guard Mrs Thomas Havens. Delegates to the Department Convention to be held at Ft Wayne in May are Mrs Jennie Garver and Mrs Ridout with alternates Mrs Chenoweth and Mrs Champion.
Samuel Knorr transfers a lot in Westport to Elizabeth El and John Purvis for 1000 dollars. William M. Hamilton transfers 1300 acres of land in Fugit township to Luther D. Hamilton for 52000 dollars. Charles Beeson transfers a city lot to James H. Spill man for 1200 dollars.
The ad touts fine cut glass for gifts and asserts readers will recognize the fairness of the prices. It emphasizes high quality and value available at this retailer.
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