COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE AND LOCAL NOTES
Joe Harvest heads to Texas Tuesday on a prospecting tour. Several residents visit relatives including Mrs. Lillie Soles of Elwood and Mrs. Braden of Greensburg. Christmas cantata planned at Senior hall. News of visiting relatives, illnesses, and business changes including John Tarplee to open a cash store with groceries and dry goods. Local goods advertise princess dressers and Spohn's watch sales.
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Joe Harvest
Texas
Lillie Soles
Elwood
B. F. Russel
Braden
Greensburg
Leroy Dobyns
H. T. McCracken
James Maywell
Howard Fee
Rathburn
Wyoming
Enroute
Omaha
John Tarplee
Narrow Escape After Night Ride Near Westport
W S Sanders and daughter from Westport narrowly escaped a plunge over an embankment into icy water when their rig left the road. The daughter became entangled in lines but was saved by her father and neighbor Reuben Robbins. no serious injuries reported. Miss Sanders teaches in Marion township and attended institute.
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W. S. Sanders
Westport
Miss Sanders
Reuben Robbins
Marion Township
Institute
Leather rockers showcased by Schultz and Co
Husbands and fathers will appreciate the large leather rockers displayed by Schultz and Co. The ad invites shoppers seeking durable gifts for men that will be valued for years.
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Schultz & Co
Local Notes From La Loma Place And Greensburg
Mell Carter shows interest in hog culture while Elmer Woodruff enters blacksmithing. Ada Allen visits Mrs Carr and Rev C C Meek and wife spend time with the Carr household. James Renderou works for Nathan Woodruff cutting wood in Pisgah vicinity. Mrs Evans’s son in law moves in to assist on the place. James Readnour rents his father’s farm and plans to move soon. James Oliphant sells ash and hickory timber to brother Joe Oliphant of Burney. Mrs Allen of Greensburg returns home after visiting her sons. Many locals attend the Farmer’s Institute, calling it the best Greensburg has seen. Earl Carr, with a sprained ankle, improves and hobble-walks.
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Ada Allen
W. E. Carr
C. C. Meek
James Renderou
Nathan Woodruff
Pisgah Vacinity
Greensburg
Earl Carr
Mary Ketchum
Thomas
Morris Jackson
Dan Baker
Range Street
Fannie McMahan
James Coryn
Clara Burk
Clarksburg
Sylvester Dorsey
Ira Colson
Ot Willey
Ed Patterson
John Hutton
Frank Baker
Westport Local Notes and Visits Across Town
Westport residents report visitors from Greensburg Madison and Cincinnati. Local officials and merchants, including Len Harmon, prepare to occupy a new store building. Births announced for Ot Willey Ed Patterson John Hutton and Frank Baker families.
Death of J. M. Wilson in Albia Iowa
The Albia Tribune reports former Albia resident J. M. Wilson died at six a.m. after paralysis struck him the prior Thursday night. He moved from near Greensburg Indiana to Albia in February 1865 and bought the northeast farm where he lived. He was regarded as a man of strong character and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albia
Iowa
J. M. Wilson
Greensburg Court 317 Elects New Officers
The Local Tribe of Ben Hur Greensburg Court No. 317 elected officers for the ensuing year at Monday night’s meeting. Port Chief A H Champion, Chief George Kerchival, Judge John Allen, Teacher Mrs. Cora Champion, Scribe Mrs. Elizabeth Ehrhardt, Keeper of Tribute Dr. P C Bentle, Captain Leon Champion, Guide Warren Straisinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur
Greensburg Court No. 317
A. H. Champion
George Kerchival
John Allen
Cora Champion
Elizabeth Ehrhardt
P. C. Bentle
State Food Inspector Reports Finds Mostly Clean Markets
State Food Inspector Cohen visited our city Monday inspecting groceries meat markets and bakeries finding conditions generally good at most sites He found at A L Everhart a large amount of candy exposed and plans to sue Everhart The law requires candles and similar goods to be kept in glass or wooden cases to prevent dust exposure.
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Cohen
Our City
A. L. Everhart
Everhart
Greensburg Wins Sunday School Attendance Battle
Greensburg Sunday school saw a big gain with attendance reaching 200 and a $6.00 collection while Shelbyville had 159 attendees and $4.78. Shelbyville trails Greensburg by 22 on attendance and Greensburg leads money by 20 percent. Two Sundays remain before the contest ends.
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Christian Church
Shelbyville
Greensburg
C. F Northern
Beveridge Question At Outdoor Garret Meeting
Senator Beveridge faced a silent crowd in Garret Indiana when an elderly man finally demanded to know why the President's message had not been passed. Beveridge answered in the exchange quoted from the Saturday Evening Post.
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Senator Beveridge
Garret, Indi
Beveridge
Saturday Evening Post
Kirby's Music Cabinet Makes Lasting Christmas Gift
Local shoppers seek durable presents as seasonal buying shifts from transient items to substantial keepsakes. Kirby's promotes a range of music cabinets and kitchen storage solutions seen as enduring holiday gifts.
Reception Honors Guy Kitchin and bride at family home
A Wednesday reception at Mr and Mrs Frank Kitchin home celebrated their son Guy Kitchin and his bride. The rooms glowed with pink white roses carnations and color coordinated decor. About one hundred guests attended including a Kentucky family from Rushville and relatives en route to Enid Oklahoma for a new life.
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Frank Kitchin
Guy Kitchin
Kentucky
Rushville
Mrs. Kitchin
Enid
Oklahoma
Petitioners Drive for Wet or Dry Election in County
The Voters' League met and heard canvassers report strong progress gathering names for a wet or dry election. Twenty four lists cover every township with great turnout from out towns. A canvassers meeting is set for 1 30 tomorrow at the G A R hall to push the effort toward 1500 names. Filing ahead for Jan 4 and a late January election. Wabash and Lawrence counties vote Dec 29 with many counties to follow in the dry column.
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Voters’ League
G. A. R Hall
Wabash
Lawrence
Advertised Letter List From Dallas Office
In the December notice names appear including Dr. J. H. Annis George Garrison Herman Kennedy Dr. McKee Mrs H H Evans Miss Rosa Forst Miss Viena Hunter Mrs Emma Wolf Moby Murphy Howe Air Cards A Homsey Mrs Eliza Thomas Miss Alpha Hancoe L O Alexander J M McCandles George Smith Hon Parson Jos A Saunders Mrs L Cooper Mrs Ora Hoover Mrs George Shocky Dallas Hoyer Mr Parisco 2 Gaster. Letters will be sent to the Dallas Letter Office on December 29th if not claimed before that time.
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J. H. Annis
George Garrison
Herman Kennedy
McKee
H. H. Evans
Rosa Forst
Viena Hunter
Emma Wolf
Moby Murphy Howe Air
A Homsey
Eliza Thomas
Alpha Hancoe
L. O. Alexander
J. M. McCandles
George Smith
Parson
Jos
A. Saunders
L. Cooper
Ora Hoover
George Shocky Dallas Hoyer
Parisco
Gaster
L. D. Brapen
P. M
The Closed Season for Baths in Indiana
An Indiana citizen complains to editor Charles B. Landis of Delphi about a portable bathtub peddler. He expected delivery by April but received no tub through October. The incident illustrates consumer frustration with late season sales and unreliable deliveries.
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Indiana
Charles B. Landis
Delphi
Landis
Congress
Evening Post
Schultz & Co. Parlor Suits Featured in Holiday Display
A local shop showcases parlor suits described as stylish and lasting with a Christmas oat for the wife. The display emphasizes style and finish and suggests the items will serve as home agents in daily life.
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Schultz & Co
Bucklen’s Arnoca Salve Praised By Georgia Farmer
Farmer W. A. Floyd of Empire Georgia reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured two bad sores on his hand and leg. He says it is worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Sold at F N Henry and Co druggists and Kirby’s store for 25 cents.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
F. NM
Old Rule Ridicules Mail Scrawl on Bill
A punchy quip shows a creditor complaining of a missing bill payment while the editor jokes that manuscripts written on both sides are ignored. The exchange highlights bureaucratic delays and humorous communication mishaps.
Schultz & Co Quiet Rocker For Christmas Comfort
Remember your mother with one of those comfortable rockers for Christmas. Schultz & Co offer a selection of cozy chairs and seating ideal for gifting.
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Schultz & Co
Missionary leaders to speak at local church event
Reverend A McLean of Cincinnati president of the Foreign Christian Missionary Society will speak at the Christian church Sunday at 10 30 AM. He will be accompanied by Herbert P Shaw a five year China missionary and Dr James Butchart with seventeen years in China. They are expected at the evening service. All are invited.
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Rev
A. McLean
Cincinnati
Foreign Christian Missionary Society
Christian Church
Herbert P. Shaw
China
Shaw
James Butchart
McLean
Edison phonographs at J. W. Owens music store
Edison phonographs are on display at J. W. Owens music store, offering customers early talking-machine technology and demonstrations. The display highlights popular models and pricing, inviting visitors to compare tones and features.
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Edison
J. W. Owens Music Store
Expensive Hog Case Goes to Meek Over Hog Sale
James A. Meek sues George Menzie for seven dollars fifty cents in hog sale settlement. After three trials the jury returns verdict for Meek for the hog amount. Costs noted at eighty five dollars excluding attorney fees.
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James A. Meek
George Menzie
Mr. Meek
Give Me Back My Own Poem Reader Plea
Poem submission from Boston Transcript readers expresses longing to reclaim ownership of a verse. The brief piece questions authorship and urges return of original work.
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Boston Transcript
Fountain pens on display Parker’s lucky curve and Fabers self filling
A limited showcase features fountain pens including the Parker lucky curve and Dr Fabers self filling model. The display highlights classic writing instruments and their mechanisms for collectors and enthusiasts.
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Parker’s
Lucky Curve
Dr. Fabers
Spohn’s
A Healthy Family Endorses Dr. King’s New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Route 1 Guilford Maine praises Dr. King’s New Life Pills for improving family health. F M Henry & Co. distributed the product through local drug channels as part of the health routine.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
F. M. Henry & Co
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August Price
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H. L. Bence
E. E. Burdick
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Charles Owens
John Pumphrey
Len Harmon
J. F. Ballman
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Sardinia
Alex Cornutt
Leon Champion
Warren Straisinger
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Linegar Bros
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