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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1908

Page

2

Harding Hiner nuptials mark last society event of year

The marriage of Miss Zelpha Hiner to Horace H. Harding took place at the bride’s home on West Main Street at 2:30 Tuesday afternoon. Rev. James Mailley officiated with a bridal party including Miss Esta Hiner as maid of honor and Little Miss Madge Harding as ring bearer. The couple left for Osgoord and then Sacramento to begin their life together. About two hundred guests attended and many costly gifts were given.

Zelpha Hiner Horace H. Harding West Main Street Billa Hiner Schultz Robert Hiner Sacramento California Mat Frank Harding Westport James Mailley Madge Harding Mildred Harding Charles Leppert Indianapolis Jesselynn Spurgeon Columbus Mable Rash North Vernon Clara Loos Cincinnati Bertha Taylor Mae Withers Ethel Trime Esta Hiner Paris Mrs. Harding Osgood

Elaborate Christmas Service at Baptist Church

The Baptist church will present a full Christmas program next Sunday evening featuring the Choral Society with Mrs. Ed Siling. The 7:30 service includes organ pieces, multiple anthems, solos, quartets and readings, concluding with Adeste Fideles and a Festival March postlude.

The Baptist Church Ed Siling

Greensburg Class of 1906 Reunion at Montgomery Home

The Greensburg high school class of 1906 held a pleasant reunion Monday evening at R. W. Montgomery’s residence. Nearly all members attended, enjoyed recalling old times, and played games. A business meeting appointed a committee to plan a summer outing and future annual reunions. Absent were Miss Willa Shannon, Miss Ethelyn Jones, Mrs Lulu Crooks Kirby, Mrs Martha Clemons Taggart, and Robert Waugh.

Greensburg High School R. W. Montgomery Willa Shannon Ethelyn Jones Mesdames Lulu Crooks Kirby Martha Clemons Taggart Robert Waugh

Motorman Dies From Shock In Indiana

Rushville Indiana December 30 Charles Ross an I and C motorman who was knocked from a freight car by 3200 volts near Connersville last week died suddenly at his home in Rushville after being considered out of danger He was one of the oldest employees in the traction company's service.

Rushville Indiana Charles Ross Connersville Mr. Ross Traction Company

Stomach Troubles Spark Praise for Chamberlain’s Tablets

Edina Missouri resident J. P. Klote reports using Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach trouble and finds them more beneficial than other remedies. Sold at Bajperton's drug store.

Chamberlain J. P. Klote Edina Missouri Bajperton’s

Plans for a National Paper Bill Aims Government Journal

Congressmen Hobson of Alabama proposes a weekly government official journal to publish departmental notices Supreme Court actions and Congress proceedings. The plan allocates 75000 for equipment and 275000 for issue costs.

Departments Supreme Court of the United States Congress Richmond P. Hobson Alabama

Record Breaking Shipment To Europe Looms

Record shipments of American agricultural machinery are set for Europe with six large steam ships chartered to transport farming gear. Additional special vessels are expected soon. The combined cargoes over four months total about 25 million dollars. The first full cargo will depart on the steamship Saratow, headed 6,000 miles to Siberia.

Europe Saratow Siberia

Wedding at Alert Home Unites Miss Mae Bannister and Joseph Verburg

Sunday afternoon at two o'clock a wedding was celebrated at Mrs. William Bannister's Alert home. Miss Mae Bannister wed Joseph Verburg of North Vernon in a Christmas decor dressed setting with Rev D L Vandiver of Ohio officiating before seventy five guests. A buffet luncheon followed. The bride is the daughter of the late trustee and a popular music teacher. The groom is a rising attorney. They will reside in North Vernon.

William Bannister Alert Miss Mae Joseph Verburg North Vernon D. L Vandiver Ohio

Lineman Crushed Heel in Traction Tower Car Crash

T L Hubbard, a lineman on the 1. C. traction line, suffered a crushed heel bone and broken ankle Monday morning when a tower car toppled in high wind near Waldron. He jumped to the ground, landing on a cross tie, as foreman Harmon tried to stop the car. Hubbard was treated at Kennedy hospital and will be unable to use his foot for weeks.

T. L. Hubbard Kennedy Hospital Hubbard Waldron Foreman Harmon Harmon Shelbyville News

Advertised Letter List Names Many Recipients

A dead letter notice lists recipients including David Bailey George Bender Ed Bayless Boon Broadus H S Campbell Jack Collins Ceyler House Charles Hambright Charlie Harding James Hoover Safe Hite Frank Hoosher J G Hayes William Jones George A Littell Lee Massey George Mazee Albert McKay Charles McManamon William McKinney Ora Skeen Henry Smith John Shine John Tille Elva Wyatt Bats Winkle Mrs Jennie West Mrs Mary Webber Miss Myrtle Short Nora James Maggie Quinton Mrs Lon Davis. Letters and cards will be sent to the dead letter office on January 14 if not claimed before.

David Bailey George Bender Ed Bayless Boon Broadus H. S Campbell Jack Collins Ceyler House Charles Hambright Charlie Harding James Hoover Safe Hite Frank Hoosher J. G. Hayes William Jones George A. Littell Lee Massey George Mazee Albert McKay Charles McManamon William McKinney Ora Skeen Henry Smith John Shine John Tille Elva Wyatt Bats Winkle Jennie West Mary Webber Myrtle Short Nora James Maggie Quinton Lon Davis L. D. Braden P. M

Largest Sunday School in Meerut Sets Record

The Largest Sunday School in Meerut India affiliated with Method ism reports a membership of 41134. The count highlights the scale of religious education activity in the city.

Meerut India

Glidewell on Liquor Stance From Indiana Editor

W H Glidewell of Brazil Democrat, a leading Indiana Democrat, argues political saloons and brewers corrupt officials and threaten fair justice. He condemns lax enforcement and calls for equal rights and no special privileges, urging officers to uphold the law impartially.

W. H. Glidewell Greensburg New Era Indianapolis News Indiana Brazil

New Officers Installed In Decatur County

Inauguration day saw Oscar B. Trimble succeed George W. Lanham as county treasurer and Frank R. Robbins replace Uriah Privett as county commissioner. The ceremony included cigars and red apples for callers. Will H. Lanham stays on briefly as Ethel Trimble, the new deputy, and her father learn the duties.

Oscar B. Trimble Clay Township George W. Lanham Frank R. Robbins Uriah Privett Decatur County Messrs

Population Density Contrast in the Country and England

The piece notes that the country has seventeen persons per square mile while England has 480, highlighting a stark difference in population density for the period.

England

Cycle Kept Open House for New Year Callers

The Cycle kept open house at Mrs. W. C. Pulse home on North Franklin street to receive New Year callers. Members of city clubs were invited and about 200 guests attended. Guests were received by Mrs. Pulse and Cycle officers in candlelit parlors. Refreshments were served and the afternoon spent welcoming the new year.

W.C. Pulse North Franklin Street

Leap Year Party At Ira Lanham Home

A leap year party at Ira Lanham and wife near town drew about forty guests on Wednesday night. The home was green and white decorated with music and solos, ice cream and cake were served, and games followed as guests praised the charming hosts. A group of local young ladies rode a cab with their escorted gentlemen guests to mark the new year’s start.

Ira Lanham Lanham

County Funds Distributed Under New Depository Law

Decatur county distributed its funds among Greensburg’s three national banks under a capital based split. Citizens' Bank receives 40 percent, while Third and Greensburg Banks each get 30 percent. With a 2 percent interest on daily balances, an average daily balance of about 150000 yields an estimated 3000 yearly profit for the county.

Decatur County Greensburg Citizens’ Bank Greensburg Bank Ee Srl Satie Nes OY Gande Iss Crip Seise Socronemie Sons Seh Ees

Exiled Briggins Questioned by Farmer for Congress

In a rustic exchange a farmer quips that Briggins was sent away because he wore a high hat and a Prince Albert coat on weekdays, and the community grew tired of his appearance. The remark reflects local sentiment and satire in a rural setting.

Briggins Congress Farmer Orntassel

Hairdressing Tip for Pompadour After Shampoo

A hairdresser suggests drying the front hair over a roll of tissue paper to prevent parting after washing. The method keeps the hair in a pompadour shape as it dries, solving the common styling difficulty.

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised at Rug Store

A vintage ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for biliousness malaria and jaundice. Sold for 25 cents at F. M. Henry & Co.'s rug store with a strong call to keep out trouble.

Dr. King F. M. Henry & Co

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Harding-Hiner Cy Coun Dudley Buck Mendelssohn Simper Buck Lan Sullivan Hark Hamer Hazelrigg Hunter Smiley Edmeades Wely Song of the Angels Dresster Miss Arbuckle Angels Shackley Siling Berry, McKay, Edmeades Ketes Portogallo Plans National Paper Glidewell Standard Office For Moo National Salvage Company of Cincinnati the Standard Shoe CO Ance Ae Ieae Sale National Salvage Company Geo. W. Magee Panhandle Texas Texas Panhandle John W. White Greensburg, Ind Central Land and Investment Co
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