Chicagoan Buys Papers in Star League Chain
John S. Suick, publisher of the Chicago Evening and formerly head of Indianapolis streetcar system, buys the Star League papers including the Indianapolis Star the Terre Haute Star and the Muncie Star. Details on price and policy are withheld as legal disputes unfold in federal court with McCulloch opposing discharge of the receiver. Reid alleges losses and advances, but reports show profits since receivership averaging about 80000 annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Su
Ick
Chicago Evening
Theet Car System
Indianapolis
Comadianapolis Star
Terre Haute
Muncie
Star
Sy D . Reid
New York
George F. McCull
McCulloch
Reid
Shaffer
Star League
Drunkness Decreasing in Indiana in 1908 Arrests
Statistics by Amos W. Butler show 13 596 arrests for drunkenness in Indiana for the year ending September 30 1908 down from 14 361 for 1907 eleven months. Excluding 1907 the 1908 figure is the highest in seven years while temperance agitation is blamed for the drop. Previous five year totals were 11364 12394 12774 11687 and 13210.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos W. Butler
Board of State Charities
Indiana
Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Digestible Fatty Nourishment
Scott's Emulsion claims its oil is emulsified for easy digestion and absorption to nourish a wasted body. It urges the run-down to take it and offers a free atlas in exchange for a newspaper name, address, and four cents postage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Ninth annual Indiana Corn Growers meeting at Purdue
The Indiana Corn Growers Association holds its ninth annual meeting January 13 1909 at Purdue University Lafayette in conjunction with the Farmers Short Course. Talks include The Conversion of the Soil by Department of State College and Clover Seed and How to Do It by DeWitt C Wing. C A Rowe will critique state show corn exhibits. Plan to attend for farmer audience gains and speaker access. For programs premium lists and info apply to G I Christie Secretary Lafayette Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Department of
State College
A. E. Reynolds
Crawfordsville
DeWitt C. Wing
Breeder’s Gazette
Chicago
C. A. Rowe
Jacksonville
Illinois
Illinois Corn Growers’ Association
G. I. Christie
Indiana
Miss Belle OHair Relates Grand European Trip
Miss Belle OHair, an Indianapolis teacher and Laurel native, writes from London detailing travels through Ireland, Scotland, England, and Paris. She met the Prince and Princess of Wales and the King and Queen of Sweden, attended a reception at Whitelaw Reid's mansion, and expects to return January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle O’hair
London
Ireland
Scotland
England
Paris
Prince and Princess of Wales
Sweeden
Whitelaw Reid
Laurel Review
O’hair
Indianapolis
J. J. Hazelrigg
Laurel
Judge decides no receiver for Daily Liberal plant
Judge Hacker of Bartholomew Circuit Court rules Liberal Publishing Company with editor George M. Ray does not need a receiver. He states the Daily Liberal plant is not depreciating in value and taxes and insurance have been paid since the receiver petition filed and before the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
Hacker
Bartholomew
Liberal Publishing Company
George M. Ray
Liberal
Decatur Makes Settlement with State Treasurer
Miss Ethel Trimble, Deputy Treasurer of Decatur county, traveled to Indianapolis last Thursday to settle with the State Treasurer. The sum paid totaled $26,231.84 and was itemized into state tax, inheritance, benevolent institutions, school taxes, educational and common school funds, permanent endowment, and other funds. The note also mentions Batterton's drug store advertising the Root Juice at one dollar per bottle or three bottles for two dollars and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Trimble
Decatur County
Indianapolis
I Cecesses
Common School Fund
DOG Tmoe Fee Cousks Atte
RM Ois CS Aeaedwis
Batterton’s
Christmas Program At High School This Wednesday
The first years present a varied program at the high school building next Wednesday. Students from all grades will attend. Highlights include acts by Marie Wittenberg Hazel Day William Stevens Irvin Maudlin Harold Coles Mabel Rogers Mae Dickey Donnell Wood Floyd Osting Cliff Donnell and others with readings such as Little Orphant Annie and The Raggedy Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Wittenberg
Hazel Day
Riley
William Stevens
Old Man
Jim
Irvin Maudlin
Coles
Rossville
Mabel Rogers
Mae Dickey
Donnell Woodfill
Frank Fromer
Moffet
Masons Hold Sublime Degree at Newpoint Lodge
Eighteen Masons from the local lodge gathered Friday night for a special degree ceremony. The event included train stop times at 7 30 p m and 10 p m with Col. Ed H Wolfe, the state inspector, in attendance to witness the sublime degree. Members reported good work and a pleasant evening with elegant refreshments served after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Lodge
Newpoint
Ed H. Wolfe
E. F. Meree
Entertainment at High School Program Highlights Poets
The English Section A under Miss Darnell presented poems by James Whitcomb Riley and music at the west end school on Friday afternoon. Pieces included Festival March by Marie Whittenberg and Hazel Day, Hearts and Flowers by Mae Dickey, Robins Return by Marie Whittenberg, Song of the Daw e by Hazel Day, and Valse Caprice performed by Mabel Barns and Mize Dikey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Darnell
West End
James W. Riley
Marie Whittenberg
Hazel Day
Mae Dickey
Robin’s
Marie Whitteberg
Song of the Dawe
Valse Caprice
Mabel Barns
Mize Dikey
New Officers Elected by Louis Chapter 147 Eastern Star
Louis Chapter No 147 Order of the Eastern Star elected officers at their last Thursday night meeting naming Mrs Will C Ehrhardt as W M Dr E T Riley as W P Mrs Mary Deweese as Associate Matron Mrs Eliza Crisler as Secretary Mrs Anna Mowrer as Treasurer Mrs Joe Styers as Conductress and Mrs William Bennett as Associate Conductress. Foley's Honey and Tar touted to quickly cure hoarse coughs and colds that may become pneumonia, claimed by J H Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Order of the Eastern Star
Will C. Ehrhardt
W. M
E. T. Riley
W. P
Mary Deweese
Eliza Crisler
Anna Mowrer
Joe Styers
William Bennett
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Time Card Effective Date Announcement
The notice states that the time card goes into effect on Sunday April 19. It references Time Cara and Roltowieg as related terms in the OCR text.
Bank Officials Named in Local Ledger
James B. Lothrop serves as president S P Minear is listed as vice president and Charlies W Woodward holds the cashier position in the local bank’s governance note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lothrop
S. P. Minear
Charlies W Woodward
Something for Nothing Pants Offer in Curatis McCoy Ad
For thirty days I will give absolutely free one pair of pants with every suit or overcoat order. No price increases. Every customer gets a square deal. Call Curatis McCoy to view stock at North side square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curatis McCoy
North Side Square
Jewelry for All An Economical Trustworthy Choice
The store offers jewelry made from rolled plate and gold filled materials, combining science and art to provide beautiful, lasting pieces. It promotes affordable access to substantial jewelry through trusted craftsmanship and durable design.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications. remedies must reach the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is a proven prescription from a top physician, backed by tonics and blood purifiers, with testimonials available. Sent by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. price 7 rooms. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F.J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Textile Goods and Accessories Sale Notice
A list of fabric items and accessories including belts buckles pins watch fobs chains brooches corset covers silk waists net waists towels linen sets mufflers and related apparel appears in a local sale notice. The fragment indicates a catalog of garments and accessories likely accompanying a household or department store listing.
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Chicagoan
Corn Growers’ Association
Decatur
Harold
Greensburg
Sdail Lemceot
Mail and Express
St.uis Eress
Knickerbocker
White City
Aseadtisdt Gee
St. Louis Mail
Chicago Mail
Columbus
Sam
Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Mnd
The
Associated Charities
Citizens Bank Building
Emma B. Sefton
Thine
National Bank Eensburg
Charles Zoller
Morgan L. Miers
Walter W. Bonner
Louis Zoller
Louis Willey
J. E. Robbins
Frank R. Robbins
W. W. Bonner
E. Butler
Oxey
C.H. Thomson & CO Jewelers
Greensburg, Ind
Randall’s
West Main St
W. H. Weaver
Geo. S. Littell
South Franklin Street
J. H Batterton
Michigan Ave
Bell 100
Wm. G. French
Carter & Co
N. E
Corner Square
Robert J. Russell
Sinegar Bros
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweinblock
the Square
Greensbure
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Dowden Block
Armond
J. K. Ewine
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
Indiab
R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
Fire and Cyclone
Orth Side Square
Tattiensburc
Attorneys
Little Block
Squa
Cash C
A. A. B. Auctione
Greensburg Foundry and Machine
W. Hilland
Prop
SIG Holiday Sale
Greensburg, Indiana
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