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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1906
Page
6
Members of the Christian Church honored Rev Mailley with a surprise Saturday gathering at 418 Street when they presented him with a rocking chair and wife as a token of esteem. Cicero F Northern gave the presentation speech and Mailley replied with heartfelt oratory reflecting the church’s high regard.
The Newpoint Odd Fellows held an oyster supper in their hall with high sociability and brotherly warmth. Will C Ehrhardt attended by invitation and delivered a masterful address that was well received. Prof Roll Adams and his orchestra provided music and John Greene sang solos that were highly praised. A large crowd called it one of the lodge’s best social evenings.
One of our old-time subscribers Col J N Wallingford of Lawrenceburg called Monday to wish us a merry Christmas and Happy New Year and renew his allegiance to THE STANDARD for the fortieth time making a total of forty one dollars in subscription. It is encouraging to have kind words and substantial aid and encouragement from him. May he live long and prosper.
A gas scare hit the south part of town as residents could not get gas for breakfast. Citizens' Gas Company traced the issue to a break in a main near a company well two miles south of town. Repairs completed by noon restored gas flow and calm.
A Bennettsville S C man touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver disorders claiming it restored his wife to health after years of dyspepsia and torpid liver. The ad says the medicine cures chills fever malaria biliousness lame back kidney and bladder problems. Sold with guarantee by J H Spatterton at 50 cents.
Burney, Ed Carmon and wife visited Indianapolis last week. Several residents attend the Milford Christian church event. Eva Hansell returned from Indianapolis for a brief town holiday. Rev. E. S. LaRue’s illness is improving. J. R. Stewart visits relatives from Zanesville Ohio. Charles Elliott will relocate to Indianapolis with his family. Mrs. Luther and Ethyl visit Geneva. Cornie Howell visits Chalmegs family. Homer Weinland spent Christmas with his sister in Seymour. Dorothy stays with grandparents here.
Hartsville residents host relatives from Indianapolis Cincinnati Greensburg and Louisville for Christmas visits. Evangelist J W McGarvey held stereoptical Bible lectures at the Christian church with strong turnout. Thomas S Garrison announces sale of his undertaking business to Cummins and Kirby Hartsville Indiana.
Mr and Mrs Robert L Todd of Franklin were guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Haas this week, highlighting family hospitality in a local social note.
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