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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1916

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Lambert Dies After Prolonged Illness In Greensburg

Paschal T. Lambert, a prominent Greensburg resident and 61-year Mason, died at his home after a long illness. Born May 24, 1831 near Indianapolis, he moved to Greene county in 1845, worked as a merchant and banker in Albia, Iowa, and returned to settle west of town then Greensburg. He contributed to real estate titles, served as county commissioner, and remained active in Republican politics. Funeral is set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at his home with Rev. W. H. Reynolds officiating. burial at South Park.

Paschal T. Lambert Greensburg North Broadway Lambert K. of P Marion ‘County Indianapolis Robinson Turpin William Myers Seymour Cole Science Hill Academy Myers Lycurgus McCoy J. Y. Hitt Henry Logan Dennis Coakley John. P. Hittle Albia Iowa Eliza H. Saunders Decatur County Edwin Lazena) White Susan Oscar Clara) Miller Blue Lodge W. H. Reynolds South Park

Greensburg Woman Receives Sad Christmas News

Mrs. Narcissa Bonner of Greensburg learned of the death of her brother Rev. James H. Eliott in Riverside California. Eliott, 80, served forty seven years as a United Presbyterian minister and leaves a widow formerly Miss Louisa McKee of Rush County and one son.

Narcissa Bonner Henry James H. Eliott Riverside Cal United Presbyterian Church Fairhaven Ohio Louisa, McKee Rush County

Obituary Notes on Reverend Elliott in Spring Hill Area

Mrs. Cooper of Pomona and the local congregation mourn the unexpected death of Mr. Elliott who was well known here and had frequently preached at Spring Hill.

Cooper Pomona Elliott Spring Hill

Y. M. C. A. Christmas Day At The Y

Christmas brought a quiet day at the Y. Visitors enjoyed the facilities and many men and boys in the city and county received Y memberships as Christmas gifts. The notice urges payment of the 1917 membership fee to support ongoing work.

Well Known Lady Called by Death

Mrs. Charles B. Evans died at home on North Broadway at 5 a m Sunday. Funeral at 1 p m today conducted by Rev J H Doddridge. Carrie E Kennedy, her maiden name, born March 29 1865, married September 17 1885. their son Louis predeceased her. Survived by husband two brothers Dr Wilbur Kennedy of Johnson City Tenn and Simeon Kennedy of this city. Cause malignant stomach trouble developing into cancer. hospital care in Indianapolis.

Charles B. Evans North Broadway J. H. Doddridge Carrie E. Kennedy James Kennedy This County Evans Louis Wilbur Kennedy Johnson City Tenn Simeon Kennedy

Jurors Drawn for the January Term at Circuit Court

Jury commissioners drew grand and petit jurors for the January term. Names include Henry M. Redelman from Marion and Elza Scott Murphy from Washington, with others such as A. F. Eubank from Adams and Damon Freland from Fugit, each listing two jurors.

Anthony Henry M. Redelman Marion Eubank Adams Elza Scott Murphy Washington Damon Freland Fugit Henry Dravis Charles E. Barnes Geo A. Moore Ale Clay

Colds blamed on poor sleeping room conditions

The piece urges improvement of sleeping room air and ventilation to prevent colds. It promotes Chamberlain's Court Remedy as a trusted old-fashioned treatment and claims easy availability everywhere.

Westport Woman Rita Misner Found Dead in Bed

Miss Rita Misner a 62 year old Westport resident was found dead in bed Sunday morning by Dr Charles Wood after he attended her. Death was caused by chronic nephritis. County coroner Dr C M West was summoned. Misner had been under medical care and left medicine Saturday night. The door was unlocked and neighbors summoned. she had been dead at least five hours. Misner lived alone with no immediate relatives in Westport. A sister Mrs William Eliott of Cavan Washington was notified and will travel today. Undertaker J F Hamilton took the body to his morgue awaiting the sister. Funeral arrangements will be made later.

Rita Misner Westport Charles Wood C. M. West Miss Misner William Eliott Cavan Washington J. F. Hamilton

Osting Funeral Held at Centenary Church

The funeral of John F Osting was held at 2 PM in Centenary church conducted by Rev F S Hart. Burial followed at South Park Cemetery. Osting died Saturday from paralysis after a stroke several weeks earlier. He was married July 4, 1860 to Rachel Dojes and survived by four sons Edgar William Louis Isaac and two daughters Myrle and Hattie.

John F. Osting F. S. Hart South Park Mr. Osting Rachael Dojes Edgar William Louis Indianapolis Isaac Terre Haute Mrydle Hattie

Foley Cathartic Tablets Sold Everywhere

An old-fashioned physic Foley Cathartic Tablets offered as a remedy for stomach indigestion biliousness sour stomach and related conditions. The ad claims prompt action without griping or sickness and notes availability everywhere.

City Government Needs Superior Management Across American Cities

The piece argues that cities suffer from ill governance due to form and political influence. It cites Galveston’s post disaster cleanup as proof that removing politics from city functions and adopting better legislation can save a city and inspire reforms nationwide.

America Greensburg Galveston Sodom Gomorrah

Holliday Roszell Dies by Own Action at Farm Home

Holliday Roszell, 69, a longtime hunter and trapper, hanged himself last night at his William Finley farm home in the Mt Pleasant area. County coroner Dr. C. M. West says death occurred several hours before discovery by Mr. Finley. Despondency given as cause. Roszell was formerly a carriage painter in the city and was well known. He is survived by son Burley of Indianapolis and a daughter. funeral arrangements not yet set.

Holliday Roszell William Finley Mt. Pleasant Finley Roszell C. M. West Holliday Burley Indianapolis

Local Merchants to Attend State Session in Columbus

Harry Lathrop Da Batterton Joe Strasburger and Will Pulse of the Local Business Men's Association will attend the state meeting in Columbus this Thursday and Friday. Governor elect James P Goodrich and former Tax Commissioner F E Wolcott will speak. A banquet at 6 30 Thursday with Goodrich as principal speaker. Sessions run both afternoons and evenings and adjourn Friday at five.

Harry Lathrop da Batterton Joe Strasburger Will Pulse Business Men’s Association Columbus James P. Goodrich F E. H. Wolcott Goodrich

Good Fellows Of Columbus Plan Christmas Giving

The Good Fellows of Columbus will distribute baskets of provisions to the poor tomorrow afternoon. About 300 children are listed and will receive gifts as their names are called. A children's exercise is set for tomorrow night at city hall and a large evergreen stands lit in Commercial Park for the holidays.

Good Fellows of Columbus Good Fellows

Jury verdict awards $4000 in Vettel vs Big Four case

In Bartholomew circuit court the jury found for the plaintiff Vettel against the Big Four for $4000 after a four hour deliberation. Lawyers Tremain Turner Spaugh Spaugh for the plaintiff and David son Schlemmer Baker Richman Neibel for the defendant. The action arose when water from the company reservoir west of the city flowed over Vettel land.

Vettel Big Four Bartholomew Tremain & Turner Spaugh & Spaugh Columbus Davidson & Schlemmer Baker, Richman & Neibel

Arraignment in 10th Circuit for Chicken Theft Case

Otis Hess was arraigned in Mayor Mendenhall's court on a charge of petit larceny for stealing several chickens from Mrs. Eliza Coy. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the circuit court with a $3500 bond. Hess was arrested Christmas morning amid police say they have evidence.

Otis Hess Eliza Coy

Of Interest to Married Women Health Advice Note

Married women are urged to focus on family health with practical tips. A reader, Mrs. William Flaherty of Skananeateles New York, shares how Chamberlain's Tablets helped her husband during indigestion and biliousness. After four weeks digestion and general health improved. Obtainable everywhere.

William Flaherty Skananeateles N. Y Chamberlain

Premium list announced for corn show at Letts fair

A premium list directs prizes for a corn show at Letts with events in Marion Sandcreek and Jackson townships and an exhibit institute. Classes cover ears of yellow and white corn for men and boys with cash, goods, and sweepstakes prizes including a horse blanket and horse shoes.

Letts Marion Sandcreek Jackson

Indiana Crop Estimates for 1916 by County

The U S Department of Agriculture places Indiana yields for 1916 with Decatur county at 2 655 000 bushels of corn valued at about 2 124 million dollars. Rush 4 232 000 Shelby 3 948 000 Bartholomew 2 880 000 Madison 4 116 000. Wheat is light with Decatur 200 000 bushels. Oats 132 000 and rye 10 000 bushels.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Indiana Decatur County Rush County Shelby Bartholomew Madison County

Hood 10 Speak at Men’s Big Meeting

Rev. Frank C. Hood of Franklin will speak at the men's big meeting Sunday afternoon at the K of P Theater. He is a Presbyterian field worker for the Indianapolis synod and recently led a Kingston revival. The program will include special vocal and instrumental music.

Hood Frank C. Hood Franklin Home Mission Department The Presbyterian Church For Synod of Indiana K. of P Kingston Sam Bonner

Constipation Relief Promoted for General Use

Advertises Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. Claims they are pleasant to take and mild in effect, available everywhere.

Chamberlain

Also Mentioned on This Page

AINS Worth and Harig Grand Jury Petit Jury Osting C. E. Lockhart Mary Collins Santa Claus Philo Lodge No Daughters of Rebekah P. T. Lambert MITS LOGAL ING Good Fellows AT Columbus Heda Oent
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