23 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1910
Page
1
The Indianapolis Star notes near 1900s mood favoring church union across Methodists and other denominations. A Baltimore conference talks merger among three Methodist branches, while a Pittsburg Presbyterian synod debates ordinances as a step toward consolidation. Public sentiment grows toward united church governance.
The Columbus Republican argues Columbus is larger than Shelbyville by census indicators such as post office receipts and bank deposits. It criticizes the census figures and accuses the Commercial Club and city council of neglecting a recount for political reasons.
On Tuesday twenty seven warrants charging liquor law violations were served on nine druggists and drug clerks in New Castle by Sheriff K K Kirk. Affidavits filed by Prosecutor H H Evans rely on reports from Indianapolis detectives Louis Wein and Lorain Cleveland. The detectives worked in New Castle from October 30 to November 20 for the Indiana Anti Saloon League.
A brief advertisement presents a large selection of fine diamonds sold by Phil H Spohn. It emphasizes that diamonds were purchased as a good investment and encourages buyers to consider them as an investment opportunity.
The Switzerland county tobacco market has collapsed since last year with negligible sales and low prices. The piece urges farmers to shift away from tobacco, cut production for a year or two, and switch to more independent crops like alfalfa to support livestock and resist trust control.
The Columbus Republican notes the new associate justices Willis Vandevanter of Wyoming and Joseph Rucker Lamar of Georgia, recently appointed and confirmed. Vandevanter studied with local Charles S. Baker at DePauw University, while Lamar is linked to Augusta through Rev. Z. T. Sweeney. Both belong to Beta Theta Pi. Harland also shares the fraternity.
The Brookville American reports county record shortages totaling 825.13 dollars. Auditor Charles A. Miller is charged 394.13 dollars, ex-Treasurer F. J. Burkhart 397.27 dollars, and current Treasurer W. M. McCarty 33.73 dollars. Causes include errors, uncollected fees, and misapplied funds.
The Hoosier Printing Co of Muncie received the county printing contract at a county commissioners session after a single bid. The bid total for all four classes was 2039.76 dollars, with Indianapolis firms failing to bid despite timely notification.
Clarksburg Lodge No 124 has elected officers: Ora Hite W M Prosser Clark S W Willard Farthing J W J Gemmill Treasurer D F Hite Secretary Roland Clark S D George Dobyns and Homes Russell Deacons Ira B Hite Tyler. A fine line of Bibles at Batterton's.
A poetic Christmas meditation urging compassion amid war and toil. The verse asks readers to remember Bethlehem and the Babe Divine, keeping humanity and faith alive for those facing hardship.
Lincoln was formally welcomed in Greensburg with music and a speech by Will Cumback as crowds gathered on February 12. The issue notes local council, school trustee changes, marriage licenses, a new schoolhouse contract for $12,000, a May 22 high school commencement with eleven graduates, and several local events including a woolen mill fire and notable obituaries.
The piece covers a Republican mass convention on June 6 with candidates named for county offices, a card by John Q A Garrison denying People's party candidacy, calls against the court house ring, a trip by Bonners to South Carolina, a shop visit to Pete Lugenbeil over a perpetual motion idea, and a P of H council dispute denying published resolutions.
A giant eleven foot diameter boulder rolled from a Cascade peak and crashed through Scenic’s Main Street, then buried in a clay bank two thousand feet below. Smaller rocks rained down as locals fled. a tremor is thought to have loosened the stones.
Centenary Sunday School elected J. W. Owens as Superintendent Chester Taylor as Assistant Superintendent Roy Hillman as Secretary Angie Willey as Treasurer George Roszell Ina McCormack as Librarians Retta Gaunt as Pianist Ruth Strassinger as Assistant Pianist and Robert Pierce as Artist They plan a Christmas program next Sunday and a six month world tour to Palestine beginning early next year Tickets are urged now to avoid rush.
Roy C. Kanouse known as The Shoe Feller advertises a range of house slippers as Christmas gifts. Prices are listed from 50 cents per pair to two dollars, appealing to both him and her with practical, affordable footwear.
Impressive memorial ceremonies held by Calanthe lodge Knights of Pythias in Castle Hall on Sunday featured Rev. A. D. Berry pastor of the Baptist church and lodge member delivering a scholarly address. He praised the Pythian dead and expounded on Pythian principles as the Calanthe quartet provided appreciated music.
A telegram from Mexico City reported E M Lawton son in law of E S Porter of this city killed by Mexican troops at Oaxaca. Later a message stated he was alive and safe with no trouble. Lawton heads a major mining enterprise about 100 miles south of the capital. An ideal Christmas gift a watch Spohn's.
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