22 Feb 1889
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1889
Page
1
Pein announces continued Monument business DowpeEx offers samples of American and Scotch granites and modern grave markers. He invites cemetery buyers to compare designs and promises lower prices, with offices near the old Dowden and Pool stand.
Westvern Corset Co. of St. Louis warns Greensburg agents to stop falsely claiming their corsets infringe a rival guide. The firm asserts its garments are bonny made and superior, pledging full protection to buyers and inviting inspection and trial.
Mr and Mrs E R Minear announce their semi annual trip to eastern markets to secure the finest foreign and domestic fabrics and latest fashion novelties for Greensburg and Decatur County patrons. Their extensive buying experience assures top selections and customers await the new spring and summer stock.
A public sale of 35 head of horses and colts 10 head of heifers and 3 cows will be held at the seller's farm in Clarksburg Indiana. A credit term of 15 months without interest is offered. The sale is scheduled for March 13 by Jacob Emmeat.
The fragment lists shop openings and promotions in Greensburg with deals on boots shoes groceries and tailoring. Mentions C P Corbett Thomson Trusler store Miss Kate Bennett wedding to P M Rhone and various merchants Ehrhardt Layton Reiter Will Ehrhardt and Josuah Poor advertise goods and services.
Announcement notes Dr Iby B Hettinger will see patients for one day only on Sunday February 24 at 94 East Main Street or 36es Washington Street Indianapolis. Consultation free, treatment no cure no pay. Featured case includes a Napoleon cancer patient whose four inch tumor reportedly dropped out after treatment.
Readable items include marriages in February, church services and revival activity, political moves by Warder Hamilton and T. Riley in Indianapolis, and local business updates. Notable items: marriages of Jennie Tremain to Leroy Becraft and Alice Graham to James W. Smith. Rev. Potter and Rev. Rankin preachings. hydroplaning dog warning. indictments against Dr. George W. Godfrey. upcoming Presbyterian Martha Washington Tea event. and Knights of Pythian anniversary at the Grand Opera House with Rev. J. W. Turner speaking.
Coroner informs Batterton family of death in Cincinnati with foul play suspected after his body was found in a canal. Detectives pursue leads while Frank Batterton travels to arrange burial. Remains brought home for a nine o'clock funeral.
A cheerful gathering marked W H R Reed turning sixty at his North and Jackson streets home. Guests included Theo Reed of Rushville C C Hadley of Danville and D L Scobey and E B Rawles and spouses from the city. A gold double eagle was found on the host’s plate and gifts from his children honored the occasion. Reed, a well known citizen, enjoys a peaceful milestone with family in attendance.
A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Patton on Wednesday. Richard Simmonde of Boone County has been in this city for the past few days.
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