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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1903

Page

2

Braven Terms for County and Out of County

Notice outlines Braven Luther D terms for a one year sentence in the county and one year out of the county with a due amount of 18 advance dollars and 1.50 monetary unit if not paid, issued by EpiTour.

Indiana Republicans to host love feast at Claypool Hotel

The Republicans of Indiana plan a love feast at the Claypool Hotel on the 29th inst. The event gathers party members for fellowship and party support in a formal hotel setting.

Indiana Claypool Hotel

Lieutenant Governor Gilbert quits governor race

Lt. Gov. Newton W. Gilbert announces he will not enter the gubernatorial contest, ending his bid and shifting the field for the upcoming election season.

Newton W. Gilbert

John L Griffiths Weighs Run for Indiana Governor

Hon John L Griffiths of Indianapolis contemplates entering the race for governor. He weighs the political and public implications, signaling potential candidacy and future campaign plans.

John L. Griffiths Indianapolis

Lawyers of Shelbyville Banquet Highlight Supreme Court Judge

The Shelbyville lawyers hold their fifth annual banquet next Monday night with Judge John V. Hadley of Danville delivering the principal address on The Practice of Our Profession.

Shelbyville John V. Hadley Danville Supreme Court

Hope Journal Claims Largest Paper Yet at Hope

The Hope Journal appeared last week as an eight page paper with 56 columns of well selected matter. The Journal claims that it was the biggest and best paper ever published at Hope and we believe they are eight. We congratulate the Journal on its unmistakable signs of prosperity.

Hope Journal Hope

Bryan Snoozes At Tolstoy’s Reading Session

Comment swelled over Mr. Bryan being asked to nap as Tolstoy the great Russian author invited him as a guest. Bryan complied and Tolstoy produced copy for a book he plans to publish, effectively silencing Bryan at last.

Bryan Tolstoy

Indiana native defies flag order aboard USS Atlanta

Lieutenant Harlan P. Perrill, a Lebanon Indiana native, refused to lower the flag on the USS Atlanta in the Gulf of Darien last week. The cruiser, in Colombian waters, faced resentment from Colombian authorities while watching Colombian troops.

Harlan P. Perrill U. S Atlanta Gulf of Darien Indiana Lebanon

Southern Democrats wary of Gor man Panama policy attack

Southern Democrats in Congress show little sympathy for Senator Gor man's attack on the administration's Panama policy. They fear the canal's value to the South and want to keep canal policy above party politics, believing the project will aid regional interests.

Congress Gorman Panama Canal

Buchanan Named First Minister to Panama by Roosevelt

President Roosevelt appoints W. S. Buchanan as the first minister to the new Republic of Panama. A Democrat, he is described as a skilled diplomat and qualified for the delicate service. He formerly lived in Indiana and served as an engrossing clerk in the House of Representatives in 1875.

Roosevelt W. S. Buchanan Republic of Panama Indiana House of Representatives

Waldo’s Golden Wedding Celebrated by Rising Sun Editor

Hon F J Waldo editor of the Rising Sun Recorder and his wife marked their golden wedding last week. He penned a short poem and behaved merrily over the occasion. Waldo is regarded as a able editor in the state and his long service earns him the title Dean of Southern Indiana journalism.

F. J. Waldo Rising Sun Recorder Waldo Southern Indiana

A Grave Situation in Chicago During the Strike

The piece laments Chicago grave workers unable to bury the dead due to a strike. Bodies are stored in clocks and morgues while families hide deaths to avoid public shame. It argues the living suffer more than the deceased and questions national moral drift and rights erosion.

Chicago

Woodfill's Sons Promote Christmas Rug and Carpet Sweeper

A brief notice from Woodfill's Sons advertises a Christmas season offer featuring a rug or carpet sweeper. The compact promotional item emphasizes a handy cleaning gift during the holidays.

Woodfill’s Sons

Debate Over Gen Wood Nomination Sparks Armys Seniority Pose

Secretary Root defends Gen Wood's promotion while arguing younger officers should lead the army. He cites Wood's bright career and says rewards come as officers near career end, warning that a force led by recently promoted generals with little time to serve cannot reach peak efficiency. He concludes Wood's record supports the nomination as a regularity of seniority.

Wood Root Proctor Army McKinley

Obituary of Barbara Hetterick Wynkoop in Letts Ind

Barbara Hetterick Wynkoop was born January 23 1817 in Cumberland County Pennsylvania and died November 30 1903 aged 86 years 10 months 7 days. She was married to James Wynkoop February 27 1840 and later moved to Decatur County where he died February 27 1892. Survived by nine children and twenty three grandchildren, she joined Liberty Baptist Church early and remained a devout Christian. Funeral held December 2 at Letts Ind with Rev J F Huckleberry. she left a dying wish for friends to meet in a better world.

Barbara Hetterick Cumberland County Franklin Ind James Wynkoop Joab Stout Decatur County Vadie Davis Barbara Rebecca McCracken Oklahoma Liberty Baptist Church Albert Carter Letts J. F. Huckleberry Jesus

Presents for the Teacher to Students and Patrons

Pupils in the city showered teachers with Christmas gifts, a custom seen as partial compensation beyond wages. Teachers noted these voluntary tokens often cover the heart of a life of service, sometimes funded from scant savings. A copy of the Southern Virginia Enterprise was sent to Prof. J. H. Bobbitt by Col. W. O. Moore of Wytheville, with Moore planning a future visit to Bobbitt and Judge J. K. Ewing at Wytheville. Dr. Charles M. Beall of Clarkburg traveled to Lawrenceburg to discuss with Internal Revenue collector A. & Nowlin.

Southern Virginia Enterprise J. H. Bobbitt W. O. Moore Wytheville Charles M. Beall Clarksburg Lawrenceburg A. &. Nowlin Internal Revenue

Grand jury reports murder indictments against Gillespie Barbour kin

The grand jury returns first degree murder indictments against James Gillespie and the Barbour sisters Mary L Barbour Belle Seward and Lizzie Gillespie s twin brother James Gillespie is held without bail while the women gain bonds totalling 27250. The State outlines a planned motive tied to property and income with gunfire near Lizzie Gillespie s home. The case rests on circumstantial evidence and awaits March term. Also note a Lone River battle veterans reunion set for Shelbyville with Gen Thomas J Wood and several Indiana officers among speakers.

Tne Gran James Gillespie Indianapolis News Jim Gillespie Belle Seward Lizzie Gillespie Lizzie Jim Lone River Shelbyville Thomas J. Wood Dayton Indaina D. W. Howe EK. F. Ritter I. N. Walker James St. Carnahan Leroy Roberts W. M. Carr T. A. Shirk

Mrs Ed Moulton Spends Monday Shopping Here

Mrs Ed Moulton of Newpoint spent Monday in town on a shopping expedition visiting local stores and meeting residents during her trip.

Ed Moulton Newpoint

Peculiar To Itself Yet True Of This Blood Remedy

The advertisement touts a blood purifying alterative and tonic claiming radical and permanent cures for all humors and eruptions. It promises to relieve weak tired languid feelings and to build up the whole system, asserting uniqueness of its effects.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Real Health Benefits

Advertisement-style item touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unlike any other medicine for restoring health and strength at low cost. Personal claim by Sosre A. Harns describes scrofula affecting eyesight, followed by improved vision after two bottles and further improvement after eight bottles.

Hood

Icebound Streets Prompt Multiple Local Injuries

Several residents were injured as streets and sidewalks froze, with falls blamed on ice. Florence Low fractured an arm after a fall last Saturday. Elgar Tarkington wed Maud Pearson last Saturday night in a ceremony officiated by Rev. D P McCoy.

Bert Boicourt Connersville Nancy Davis St. Paul Wm. King Indian Territory Gertrude Cann Sumner S. A. Hollenslee Indianapolis D. I. Pool I. L. McCullough Frank McCullough Oklahoma Tom Bennett Charlie Denham J. K. Nicely Alexandria George Layton Florence Low Elgar Tarkington Maud Pearson

Real Estate Transfers Named Across Westport and Nearby Towns

Transactions show Ezra Roberts and John E. Roberts selling to Albert Roberts for Westport lots at 500 and 300 dollars respectively. Mary Cartmel to Sarah J. Candy for a Clarksburg lot at 8900. Carvel H. Matthews to Sam B. Gray son for a Westport lot at 20. Other transfers include deeds in Sandcreek and Greensburg with prices from 1 to 31,500 dollars.

Ezra Roberts Albert Roberts Westport John E. Roberts Mary Cartmel Sarah J. Candy Clarksburg Carvel H. Matthews Sam B. Grayson John M. DeMoss E. E. Goodwin Sandcreek A. L. Stewart Nauvma Allen Fugit Township F. Lacy Ada B. McCord Rachel Doles S. Browning Greensburg Erdman & Miller Robert C. Sheifner City Edwin C. Doles St. L R. R Sarah FE. Messler Mary M. Ducan Clarksburyg Everett Ran Jeanette Layton J. E. Nicely Sandcreek Township Henry Fisher Mary E. Nichols Saltcreek Henry J. Pool Mahala Skinner Almira Bennett Sarah High

Shooting at Milroy Shocks Moscow Area Family

A Brockelmier residence near Moscow hosts a shooting when William Brockelmier fires on his brother Louis with a thirty two caliber revolver, striking the cheek. The wound is painful but not dangerous. Gus Brockelmier arrives and takes charge of the shooter, who is likely to be sent to the Richmond insane asylum.

Brockelmier Moscow William Brockelmier Louis Brockelmier William Gus Brockelmier Richmond

City Eyes Clean Streets Pact As Swinney Eyes Retainment

City council and county commissioners plan to unite for square cleanliness. Merritt Swinney has held the contract for months with steady, low pay and satisfactory service. If no superior bid arises, he will be kept on.

Merritt Swinney

Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Couples

Ed Lawson wed Elsa Tibbetts Homer C Weinland joined Estella Alexander Geo W Young united Emma Jane Wilson John W Reed married Pearl Duncan Dale Flint weds Rosalyn Worlan Robert Brogan tied with Alsace Hall Robert Dilman to Leota Wolford Ed Hoff and Gay Snedaker Wm S Miller wed Myrtle B Marks Silas D Michael married Cora A Harwood Walter G Spaugh to Grace E Spear Bert Oliphant weds Ethel Huffman.

Ed Lawson Ella Tibbetts Homer C. Weinland Estella Alexander Geo. W. Young Emma Jane Wil John W. Reed Pearl Duncan Dale Flint Rosalyn Worlan Robert Brogan Alsace Hall Robert Dilman Leota Wolford Ed Hoff Gay Snedaker Wm. S. Miller Myrtle B. Marks Silas D. Michael Cora A. Harwood Walter G. Spaugh Grace E. Spear Bert Oliphant Ethel Huffman

Notice of Letting Contract for Stationery in Decatur County

Decatur County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites bids to furnish books blanks and stationery for county offices for 1904. Full specifications are in the Auditor's office. Bids require a good bond equal to the bid amount. Bids due at 1 PM on the specified day. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. Coleman T Pleak Auditor.

Orphans’ Home and Poor Asylum Auditor’s Board of Commissioners Coleman T. Pleak Decatur County

Notice of Special Meeting of Decatur County Council

County Council of Decatur County Indiana is called to meet in special session at the Commissioners room in the Greensburg courthouse at 10 o clock a m on Saturday December 26 1903 for the purpose of transacting such business as may be brought before said council Coleman T Plea Auditor.

County Council Decatur County Ind Greensburg Coleman T. Plea

Estate of Barbary Wynkoop Notice of Administration

Notice is hereby given that the under signed has been duly appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court for administration of the estate of Barbary Wynkoop deceased. All persons having claims against the estate must present them as required by law with proper documentation to the undersigned.

Barbary Wynkoop

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted By Drug Store

Prudence urges stock up on Chamberlains Cough Remedy for winter. Early use when cold appears prevents settling in the system. Safe for children, pleasant to take, and effective. Battertons Drug Store sells it.

Chamberlain Batterton’s

Hall's Catarrh Cure endorsement and offer

A newspaper advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, claims it cures constitutional disease through internal use, offers one hundred dollar reward for any uncured case, and promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best.

F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Hall

Greensburg College Students to Spend Holidays at Home

Greensburg residents highlight college students spending the holidays at home, including Guy Gately Stanton a math student among those mentioned.

Greensburg Guy Gately Stanton

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ANA Luther D. Braven EpiTour Greensburg Market Nace Milroy R. C. Shoffner Holiday Glearange Batterton Drug Store Board of Commissioners of Hell Grettors Nancy Gibson Decatur Circuit Court William Hogg Sai Circuit Court Decatur John R. Turner Ewine & Tremain
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