Eastern Star Elects Officers for Coming Year
Members of the Order of Eastern Star elected officers in regular Thursday session. Worthy Matron Mrs. W. F. Gilchrist, Worthy Patron Elmer Hamilton, Associate Matron Mrs. Will Ehrnhardt, Treasurer Mrs. John Childs, Secretary Mrs. Eliza Crisler, Conductor Mrs. Etta Faulkner, Associate Conductor Mrs. Bennett. Installation planned for the first regular meeting night in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
W. F. Gilchrist
Elmer Hamilton
Will Ehrnhardt
John Childs
Eliza Crisler
Etta Faulkner
Bennett
Suit Filed Against J. & C. Traction Company
Ernest Ford a rural mail carrier sues for 3250 damages claiming a traction car struck his horse several weeks ago causing severe injury and death of the animal. The case seeks compensation for loss and damages from the railroad operated traction line.
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J. & C. Traction Company
Ernest Ford
Diamonds rise in value offer at Thom son Co
Diamonds have steadily increased in value for several years. When you buy one you have an imperishable investment. We have some to show you the real stones at C. H. Thom son & Co.
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C. H. Thomson & Co
Death of Jacob A Dillman Pioneer Educator and Republican Leader
Jacob A Dillman died at his home two miles west of Waynesburg at 2 30 Friday afternoon aged eighty three He spent his later years near Bartholomew county but his early life and ties were in Decatur county He taught in Jackson township and contributed historical pieces to THE STANDARD He helped organize the Republican party fifty three years ago and was a Union Presbyterian church officer He leaves a wife Mary Moore two daughters Mrs Grace Moore and Mrs Laura Fix and two sons Ira and Edward Funeral service was at Union church at 10 30 Monday with Rev W C Broady of Monon officiating Burial followed in Union cemetery.
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Jacob A. Dillman
Waynesburg
Bartholomew County
Decatur County
Riley Swope
Vernon Road
Caion Church
Jackson Township
Dillman
Republican Party
Union Presbyterian Church
Mary Moore
Martin
Milton Moore
Grace Moore
Laura Fix
Ira
Edward
California
Union
Prominent Couple-to-Be Oren Hack and Elizabeth Miller
The engagement of Oren S. Hack son of John Hack of Sugar Creek township to Miss Elizabeth Miller author of The Yoke and Soul of Tartus in Indianapolis has been announced. The wedding is planned for next spring with date to be fixed. Miller is a renowned author and contributor to national magazines. Hack, brother of Prosecutor Charles Hack, is a deputy in the Marion county police court and a partner in Hooten & Hack. He is active in state politics with the Democratic party. The bride visited Shelbyville recently and was hosted by the Lemmon family.
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Oren S. Hack
John Hack
Sugar Creek Township
Elizabeth Miller
Indianapolis
Thomas Miller
Miss Miller
Tartus
United States
Mr. Hack
Charles Hack
Hooten & Hack
Hooten
Marion County
Hack
Shelbyville News
Alex Lemmon
Christman resigns as night agent at I. & C. traction office
Charles I. Christman resigns his night agent position at the I. & C. traction office to join his father in the grocery business. Addie Wiles is appointed to fill the vacancy and is praised as a capable, popular choice.
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Charles I. Christman
I. & C. Traction
Addie Wiles
Mr. Wiles
Revival Services At Holiness Church This Week
God’s blessings attend the revival at the Holiness church in the city's west part. Services every night at seven, plus afternoon sessions daily except Saturday and the Sabbath. All are invited. G. C. Mippieron, Pastor.
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Holiness Church
Chamberlain's salve praised for skin diseases
Advertises Chamberlain's salve as excellent for ordinary skin diseases. Claims it soothes itching and smarting and effects a cure. Sold at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton’s Drug Store
Sweeney and Ryan Wed in City Ceremony
Daniel W. Sweeney of Ripley county marries Mrs. M. A. Ryan of Adams at Rev. H. Morrow's home last Thursday. The bride was widow of Andrew Ryan, the groom a Civil War veteran. They will reside in Adams and have many friends’ good wishes.
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Daniel W. Sweeney
Ripley County
M. A. Ryan
Adams
First Annual Fruit Show At Purdue University
Arrangements are completed for Indiana’s first annual fruit show during the farmers short course week January 13 to 18 1908 hosted by the State Horticultural Society and Purdue University Horticultural Department. Cash premiums totaling about 300 dollars are offered plus several special premiums. Open to all Indiana fruit growers, with the stipulation that all fruit be grown by the exhibitor. For premium list and information write C. C. Woodbury Experiment Station Lafayette Indiana.
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Purdue University
State Horticultural Society
Horticultural Department
Horticultural Society
Indiana
C. C. Woodbury, Experiment Station
Lafayette
Beyond the Klondike lecture at Central Hall
Frank Caldwell spoke to a large audience on Thursday night presenting views of the Klondike region and its people. He argued Siberia as the origin of American tribes and praised the dogs' treatment while noting proceeds benefitted the athletic association, widening its treasury by $35.00.
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Frank Caldwell
Klondike
Central Hall
Mr. Caldwell
American
Siberian
Siberia
The
Athletic Association
Mrs Leggitt Dies After Long Illness in Greensburg
Mrs James Leggitt longtime Greensburg resident died at her West Main home at seven Monday morning after rheumatism and complications. Born Rachael FE Jones August 9 1847 she married in Star City November 5 1865 and moved to Greensburg a year later. Survived by her daughter Nora now Mrs Benjamin Miller of Indianapolis and her father, with two daughters Margaret (died in infancy) and Nora. A Christian church member over forty years she helped with Philo Lodge Daughters of Rebekah burial rites. Funeral was at home two o clock Wednesday with Rev James Mailley officiating.
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James Leggitt
West Main Street
Rachael FE. Jones
Leggitt
Star City
Pulaski County
Indiana
Greensburg
Margaret
Nora
Benjamin Miller
Indianapolis
Christian Church
Philo Lodge Daughters of
Rebekah
James Mailley
Knights of Pythias District Meeting At Morristown
Knights of Pythias district session at Morristown drew strong turnout with Greensburg contingent winning most contests. Winners included E L Moore in Monitor, Charles Ewing in Pho taras, Edgar Mendenhall in Sixth Senator, J W Rhodes in C C Esquire Rank. Elmer Bassett topped Page Rank. Local participants Arthur Lowe gave an address, plus solos by Dwight Murphy Florence Hazelrigg and Forrest Edmeades. G L Tremain spoke and joined resolutions committee.
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Knights of Pythias
Morristown
Greensburg Knights
Monitor
E. L. Moore
Pythagoras
Charles Ewing
Edgar Mendenhall
J. W. Rhodes
C. C
Esquire
Greensburg Boys
Elmer Bassett
Shelbyville
Arthur Lowe
Dwigh Murphy
Florence Hazelrigg
Forrest Edmeades
Hazelrigg
Mr. Edmeades
G. L. Tremain
Committee On
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Minear Dry Goods Co
Christy
Buster Brown
Carter & Company
Order
Eastern Star
W. C. Broady
Monon
Union Cemetery
G. C. Mippieron
Sweeney-Ryan
Batterton’s
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