Busy local notes mix travel, weddings and notices
John Nesbitt makes business trip to Rushville. Henry Christian and Robert Buell attend Baptist hog sale at Hope. Oscar Ewing travels to Jeffersonville for a house party. Miss Jess Spurgeon visits for the Harding-Hiner wedding. The Indiana Republican Editorial Association meets January 16 17 at the Claypool in Indianapolis. Frank Gavin organist at Kingston church praised by attendees. Numerous town visits, birthdays, hospital news, and social events across Greensburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gavin
Cincinnati
Kingston
Frank Deem
Martinasville Mepday
Deem
Jess Spurgeon
Columbus
Zelpha
Esta Hiner
Harding-Hiner
Hope Hog Sale Aids Baptist Church In Town Event
The Hope Hog Sale organized under Col. Tom Winnedge drew about a thousand attendees. Sixty seven hogs sold for roughly 1400 dollars with fifty five animals averaging around 21 dollars each. The top price was 74 dollars paid by D S Shields. Half the proceeds go to the consignors and half to the Baptist church to help pay its debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Winnedge
Hope
The
Baptist Church
D. S. Shields
Near Hope
E. Watson
Edinburg
Lloyd Mugg
Hkokomo
Lockhart & Son
Martinsville
T. G. Lindley
Russiaville
R W. Shafer
Westport
Arthur May
William Webb
Irvin Spaugh
J. G. Morgan
Whitestow
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Town of
Columbus Democrat
Janitor Raises Chickens Behind South Side Church
A church janitor in a small south side parish keeps a few chickens in a backyard enclosure and sells eggs to church members. When a customer asks for eggs soon, he plans to deliver a dozen the next morning, noting the hens operate on their own schedule even on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Harper’s Weekly
A Hopeless Lunatic
A strange man proclaims satisfaction with his flat and life while neighbors overhear his confession. They quickly restrain him and call for an ambulance from the insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insane Asylum
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claims Cure
A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It features F. J. Cheney and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and Toledo wholesalers with testimonials and pricing at seven cents per bottle. Also promotes constipation pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Tremendous Sacrifice Sale At The Standard Shoe Co
Greensburg and Decatur county readers are urged to attend a sacrifice sale of The Standard Shoe Company's stock now held by the National Salvage Company of Cincinnati. More than half the stock, about $6000 worth, will be sold at prices near sixty five cents on the dollar over ten days starting January 8 at 9 a.m. Extensive staffing and a large crowd are anticipated as the store closes for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Boicourt
Westport
R. C. Shoffner
Ina Rowe
McCormick
Miss Boicourt
Decatur County
R. M. Midaleton
Falls City
Kentucky
Greensburg
Shelby County
East Central Avenue
Middleton
Standard Shoe Company
National Salvage Company of Cincinnati
Indiana
National Salvage Company
Standard Shoe Co
Special Announcement on Foley Honey and Tar Safety
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law since it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by J. H. Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
London Restaurants Promise Cheaper Dining Than New York
The writer claims London offers more affordable middle class meals than New York and Paris with half guinea and seven shilling rates. Soho diners can find inexpensive dinners around 18 pence, and even wine at reasonable prices if modestly chosen. The piece highlights London’s crowded Soho area as a bright, affordable dining and theatre district with hard benches and economical entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Paris
Soho
Daavier Fm
Old Papers For Sale At This Office
Auction notice announces availability of old newspapers and periodicals for purchase. Interested buyers are invited to inspect stock at the office and place bids by a stated deadline. Proceeds support office operations.
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Nesbitt
Rushville
Henry Christian
Robert Buell
Oscar Ewing
Jeffersonville
George Shafer
Napoleon
Will McCoy
New Richmond
Ohio
George Casen
Indiana Republican Editorial Association
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Roy Privett
Sidney
Hollis Hunt
William Porter
Enos Porter
Shelbyville
St. Vincent Hospital
Will Logan
Town
Elizabeth Forbett
Henry Logan
Anna Dravis
Joel Coffey
Hartsville
Urbana Illinois
Illinois University
Jesse M. Thomson
Mayor Thomson
Thomson
Edith Patton
Marshall
North Carolina
Della McLaughlin
Leonard R. Perry
Art Donnell
New York City
T. M. Clark
Frank
McLaughlin
Galion
Daisy Cochran
Board of Children’s Guardians
Joseph DeAthy
Willis Kercheval
Newport
J. F. Kercheval
Frank Rankin
Jean Rankin
P. L. Doles
Fred Seitz, Jr
Gulfport
Mississippi
Fred Seitz
S. P. Minear
Charles Smith
Indianapolis Star
Frank Risk
Marion
Illinois
International Correspondence School
W.L. Hamilton
Thomas E
Livy Hamilton
Will Weaver
Joseph Ullman
Dalmbert
Walter Stewart
North
Michigan Avenue
Clarksburg
Tarplee Hall
Eagles’ Hall
Henry Friday
Newpoint
Frank Hamilton
Leona
Frank Kelley
Lucile Cox
Edna Howe
Thomas
Will Shannon
Westport Courier
Marietta Stewart
Robert L. Wilson
Richmond
Martha McCall
Lelia Logan
Nell McCune
Fannie McLaughlin
Robert Scott
Rev. McCall
Harry Black
Barton McLaughlin
James Marlin
Huron
South Dakota
Ella Marlin
Peppertown
Conelius Messler
Miss Marlin
Dakota
Messler
Acton
J. B. Kirkpatrick
Marion Block
Meridian
Ohio Streets
Kirkpatrick
J. O. Wehrman
Europe
Hugh Sparks
Milroy
J. M. Gaston
Adam R. Meek
Near Spring Hill
Ed Lanham
Chicago
Augustus Miller
S. O. Smith
Seymour
Jackson Township
Lov¢ Bonner
Boyd
Lyndon
Allegallie
Florida
Charles Porter
Mesdames
Charles German
Kansas City
Missouri
Will B. Ansted
Connersville
Lawson
Mexico
Ethel Ewing
Tre
Dr. King
Tris
Linegar Bros
Ats
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