Greensburg era notes from 1847 1848 include soldiers letters and rail talk
A printed 1848 letter from Capt. Morgan L. Payne at Pueblo to Squire Samuel Bryan discusses Col Dumont in command, Gen Lane’s promotion, and troop feelings. The item also notes January church revivals, college scholarships, Cincinnati & St. Louis railroad plans fading to a line south of Greensburg, and local court reforms.
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Morgan L. Payne
Pueblo
Mexico
Squire Samuel Bryan
Col. Dumont
Fourth Indiana
Col. Gorman
Jim Lane
Lane
Greensburg Legion
Bemnsdaffer
Eli Goodwin
Isabel
Lowe
Cincinnati & St. Louis
Greensburg
Columbus
Bloomington
North Vernon
Seymour
State University At
Brown County
Charles H. Test
Greensburg Votes to Incorporate as City in April
An April 19 election resulted in Greensburg becoming a city by a three to one margin. The new status places Decatur in a judicial circuit with Rush, Henry, Hancock and Madison counties.
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Greensburg
Oce
Decatur
Rush
Henry
Hancock
Madison
Beck Delights Farmers with Declamation at Columbus Institute
Attorney William J. Beck addressed the Columbus farmers informally saying he would declaim rather than speak. His renditions High Tide at Gettysburg and Thanatopsis drew great appreciation and he was reluctant to leave the stage. The Hope Journal notes his rare dramatic talent makes him a unique figure among lawyers in southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Columbus
William J. Beck
Gettysburg
Beck
Indiana
Hope Journal
Traction Line Sparks Indiana Connection Talk
Harrison Ohio papers discuss a Cincinnati to Harrison traction line with possible ties to Connersville Greensburg and Indianapolis The Henry crowd led by Charles L Henry and J W Moore visited Harrison to inspect the route and Dearborn county prospects If Henry backs the project Liberty faces risk but the plan remains not yet serious per Connersville News.
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Harrison
Ohio
Cincinnati
Connersville
Indianapolis
Henry
Greensburg
Charles L. Henry
J. W. Moore
Dearborn County
Liberty
Literary Club ’94 Meeting Highlights and Christmas Program
The Literature Club met on Tuesday with Mrs. Eddleman in attendance. The Christmas program pleased attendees featuring Good will to all and items such as Responses Christmas Sentiments and Christmas in German. Mrs Howard presented music and conversation, while Mrs Erdmann led Christmas Customs in Other Lands. The next gathering is scheduled for January 11 with Mrs Will Ebrhart as hostess.
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Lierary Club
Erdmann
Will Ebrhart
Mrs. Anna Cory Dead After Illness in City
Mrs. Anna Cory, 78, died Friday morning at her daughter Mrs. Amos Loper's East Main street home after a months long illness. She came to the city seven years ago with the Lopers and lived here since. Funeral services were held Saturday in Fairfield, where she was laid to rest in the local cemetery.
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Anna Cory
Amos Loper
East Main Street
Cory
Loper
Fairfield
Elect Officers for Lois Chapter No 147 Eastern Star
Lois Chapter No 147 of the Order of the Eastern Star elected officers at its regular meeting last Thursday. Worthy Matron Elizabeth Ehrhardt and Worthy Patron Rev A D Berry head a list that includes Associated Matron Emma Creath Secretary Eliza J Crisler Treasurer Anna R Mowrer Conductress Elizabeth Bennett and Associate Conductress Nora McCormack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Order of the Eastern Star
Elizabeth Ehrhardt
A. D. Berry
Emma Creath
Eliza J. Crisler
Anna R. Mowrer
Elizabeth Bennett
Nora McCormack
Xmas Selections Highlighted at Owens Music and Jewelry
Easy choices await shoppers at J. W. Owens Music and Jewelry as the season's gifts are showcased. The store offers a range of ornaments, instruments, and jewelry selections for holiday gifting.
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J. W. Owens Music & Jewelry Store
Independent Phone Company Elects Directors at Annual Meeting
Decatur County Independent Telephone Co stockholders elected three directors for two years: W B Pleak C Zoller Jr and Frank D Armstrong. Armstrong edged Robinson 134 to 126 votes in a tight race. The firm, ten years old, has reduced debt from over 30000 to 24000, expanded its plant, and now serves 1500 plus boxes with strong service.
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Decatur County Independent Telephone Co
W. F. Qualls
J. H. Christian
W. B. Pleak
Charles Zoller, Jr
T. W. Robinson
Pleak
Zoller
Frank D. Armstrong
Robinson
Armstrong
O.d
Wanted to Buy Chickens and Rabbits for High Prices
Advertises willingness to purchase live or dressed chickens and rabbits and all kinds of produce at the highest prices. States readiness to pay top prices and asks interested sellers to call both phones 133 and 5ut2 Crooks & West.
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Crooks & West
Death at Hartsville claims William Smith at 86
William Smith aged eighty six a well known Hartsville resident died at his home last Thursday morning after a year long struggle with multiple illnesses He leaves a wife and several grandchildren Funeral services were conducted at the Hartsville United Drethero church and he was buried in the local cemetery A Greensburg man lost a finger in a sausage mill with a note that the batch of fresh pork sausage contained more than beef neck.
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William Smith
Hartsville
North Vernon
County Line Gravel Road Discussion Heads to Jan Meeting
Rush and Decatur county commissioners met at County Auditor Frank E Ryan's office to discuss the Fugit to Richland township gravel road. Attendees included Rush officials Thomas Hume Charles Kelso Auditor Jesse Stone and Alfred E Martin and Decatur attendees Frank R Robbins Orlando Lee Auditor Frank E Ryan Sheriff S N Patterson and County Attorney T E Davidson. The board adjourned without action and will reconvene January 4.
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Rush County
Decatur County
Frank E. Ryan
Fugit
Richland
Thomas Hume
Charles Kelso
Jesse Stone
Alfred E. Martin
Frank R. Robbins
Orlando Lee
Frank E Ryan
S N. Patterson
T. E. Davidson
Protecting Their Game Near Milroy
Land owners west of Milroy fortify a growing game preserve and deputize deputies to guard against hunters. They plan to stock pheasants through the state game and fish commissioners, hoping county farmers join the effort. Milroy Press.
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Milroy
State Game and Fish Commissioners
Anderson Township
Milroy Press
New Store for Hope Opens in Greensburg Area
Leverstein and Bennett of Greensburg plan a branch of their Enterprise store in the vacant Woehler building on the west side of the square. Mr and Mrs Thomas Ardery will run the branch and expect a large Christmas trade with a full line of dry goods and express service.
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Leverstein & Bennett
Greensburg
Enterprise
Woehler
Thomas Ardery
Bennett
Hope Journal
Former Resident Dead in Kingston Burial
David Ardery received a telegram from his nephew Thomas Smith in Cincinnati announcing the death of his sister Mrs. Jane Smith at about ninety years old. She formerly lived in Kingston where she was well known. The remains were brought to Kingston and laid to rest there on Saturday.
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David Ardery
Thomas Smith
Cincinnati
Jane Smith
Kingston
Toiletry line noted at Thomson's jewelry store
A line formed outside Thomson's jewelry store on the east side of the square for toilet articles. Early arrivals report a varied display and customers awaiting opening.
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Thomson’s Jewelry Store
Death of John C. Riley After Weeks of Illness
John C. Riley aged seventy six a respected resident of the city died at his South Broadway home Saturday evening after a several weeks illness. He was born in Kentucky came to the county young and worked with John Menzie for over twenty years. An old soldier he served through the entire war. Funeral services were held at his home Monday afternoon and interment was at South Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Riley
South Broadway
Kentucky
John Menzie
Mr Riley
South Park Cemetery
Gas leak causes house fire at Ann Street
A high gas pressure after Frank Miers turned off the stove valve caused a rubber hose to burst and fill a room with gas. A burning lamp ignited the gas, waking Mr. Miers and neighbors who helped extinguish the fire. Loss estimated at $20.
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Frank Miers
Ann Street
Death of Milroy matron Louisa Tompkins at ninety three
Mrs Louisa Tompkins aged ninety three widow of George Tompkins died at her Milroy home Friday evening at five. She was the oldest resident of the area and came to Indiana from Kentucky as a child. Survived by four sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at her home Sunday at two o'clock.
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Louisa Tompkins
George Tompkins
Milroy
Indiana
Kentucky
Fall Breaks Limb Of Local Farmer Louis Willey
Louis Willey an eighty four year old farmer living two miles northwest of town broke his right hip last Wednesday evening while walking to the barn. He received immediate medical attention and was found to have a fractured hip at the joint. The injury is serious and due to his age he will be confined for many weeks before he can be up again.
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Louis Willey
Indiana Corn Sells High at National Exposition
At the National Corn Exposition in Omaha the top prize ears fetched record prices. E. E. Faville won ten ears for 335 dollars, sent to Des Moines, while the corn was grown by J. R. Overstreet of Franklin Indiana and earned over 1000 dollars in total prizes.
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Omaha
Nebraska
E. E. Faville
Des Moines
J. R. Overstreet
Franklin, Indian
For That Man We Have Brushes and Books
A shop advertises brushes knives pipes cigars fountain pens and books of all kinds. It proclaims nothing better than these and notes BATTERTON'S and safety razors priced from one to five dollars at Thomson's.
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Batterton’s
Thomson's
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J. G. Monfort
J. W. Sullivan
M. E. Church
Currier
The
Baptist Church
Demas Robinson
Franklin College
William P. Saunders
U. S
Cerro Gordo
Union
Literary Society of
Hanover College
P. T. Lambert
Lawrence O. Blackmore
Frances W. Wallace
M. E
Laurel
North
Franklin Street
Edward Wassine
McDill
Berry Sulgrove
Indianapolis Journal
McGill
Samuel H. Ewing
Mahala Braden
Clas Hazelrigg
Sarah A
Hannah Colee
E. L. Floyd & Co
J. Wood
P. W. Morris
Square
Washington Township
Andrew Dyer
William Goddard
John Israel
Thomas Wheatley
G. B. Ruszell
Wes King
James Clemens
J. H. Alyea
Clay Township
Henry Knight
James Mandlove
Adams
James King
Fogit
Luther A. Donnell
Gageby & Siling
Shaw & Conner
Peter Lugenbell
New York City
Beck Was
Unique
Literay Club
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Carter & CO
Toll Line Clearing House
Royse Electric Co
Eee
Stromberg - Carlson Telephone Mfg. Co
Varney Electric Co
Bissell & Co
Warner Newton Lumber Co
Royal Grape
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