Mrs. Ann G. Floyd Dies at 71 in Lafayette
Mrs. Ann G. Floyd, aged 71, died of paralysis at her daughter Mrs. George Mueller’s home in Lafayette. The remains were brought to St. Paul for funeral services conducted by Rev. T. J. Anthony. She was born to John Paul, pioneer miller, and married Erastus L. Floyd who died five years ago. Surviving are daughters Nellie Mueller and Frances Ballard and sons Oliver G. Floyd and George Floyd. She lived most of her life in St. Paul and was active in social and religious circles.
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Ann G. Floyd
George Mueller
Lafayette
St. Paul
T. J. Anthony
John Paul
Floyd
Erastus L. Floyd
Nellie Mueller
Frances Ballard
Indianapolis
Oliver G
George Floyd
St. Louis
County Commissioners Review Pike Acceptance and Bridge Plans
The county board met in regular session with new member Frank R. Robins. Reed and Swails asked that pikes completed in Adams and Clinton be accepted, to be reconsidered at a called meeting today as superintendents oppose the acceptance. The Barnard ford bridge was accepted and a plan for a Banister ford bridge at Sandcreek township was adopted. Contracts for supplies for the quarter were let including meat for the Orphans Home and Poor Farm to Link & Bobrink, clothing to J. M. Woodfill's Sons, dry goods to W. W. Woodfill, and shoes to Standard Shoe Company and Donnell & Son. Stationery contracts named W. B. Burford of Indianapolis for classes one and three and Greensburg News for classes two and four. stationery costs are undetermined from schedules.
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Frank R. Robins
Reed & Swails
Sandcreek
Link & Bobrink
Same
J. M. Woodfill
W. W. Woodfill
Standard Shoe Company
Donnell & Son
W. B. Burford
Indinapolis
Greensburg News
Motto Manages Thematics Of A Christmas Gift
The Rev. Dr. W A Jones, Knoxville Presbyterian pastor, refuses a church gift of $100 in new gold coins, citing the motto In God We Trust. He vows to return the money if the inscription is erased, saying his mother taught him to seek the motto on currency.
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Pittsburg
W. A. Jones
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
Pastor Rejects Funds Over Motto Coin
Congregation debates offering money lacking the church motto. The pastor tosses the coin into his hat and returns it, declaring the matter closed. Trustees reclaim the funds and decide to exchange for coin bearing the motto.
Mrs Elizabeth Linegar Dead In Ohio
Mrs Elizabeth Linegar died in Hamilton Ohio after a stroke and protracted illness. Survived by five sons Mose Dan James Thomas and Dr J M Linegar and two sisters Mrs Charles Annis and Mrs Rose Sheely. Funeral held in Hamilton with remains sent to Brookville for interment.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Dan
Mose Linegar
Thomas
Linegar
Mose
James
Kansas City
J. M. Linegar
Charles Annis
Rose Sheely
Elwood
Brookville
New Rural Mail Box Approved by Post Office
A unique curbside mail box on a pivoting end bar is approved for rural routes. The carrier can pull the box to the vehicle for deliveries and returns it automatically. A simple device shows if mail is present, reducing delivery time.
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Post Office Department
Randall Suggests Roosevelts Retiring Era Tour
Franklin resident E. P. Randall writes to the Indianapolis News proposing that after President Roosevelt retires Congress invite both former presidents Roosevelt and Cleveland with their families on a world tour. He suggests providing a vessel and letters of credit to visit foreign capitals, with public accounts of their receptions.
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Indianapolis News
E. P. Randall
Franklin
Roosevelt
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Congress
Heavy Mail Totals For Six Months Ended December 31 1907
The local post office reports handling over nineteen tons of mail in the six months ending December 31 1907. Totals by class show Fourth, Transient, and other categories with figures such as 32 142 pounds for Transient and 40 936 pounds for Torre y 0 s. Rushville totals reach 39 474 pounds, behind Greensburg on second class with 26 237 pounds but ahead of New Castle in overall weight.
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Sis Aives Ayentees
New Castle
Rushville
Greensburg
Precinct Meetings Planned in Greensburg and Washington Township
Republicans of Washington township and Greensburg city meet at 2 p.m. at the court house instead of the G A R hall. Take notice and govern yourselves accordingly. Colgate’s and Ric seekers Talcum in the packages a. Bartlett’s.
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Washington Township
Greensburg
Court House
G. A. R. Hall
Colgate
Ric
A. Ba
Feed the Birds and Ready Shelter for Quail
The article urges sportsmen in most regions to protect and feed quail as winter storms approach. It details building shelters, distributing grain, and keeping records, noting state game commissioner Z. T. Sweeney will reimburse farmers for grain. Address: Columbus, Indiana.
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Bob
To- Norrow
Z. T. Sweeney
Columbus
Indiana
Facts About the Ocean Waves and Salinity
The article explains ocean salinity from evaporation, noting a salt layer of 440 feet if all sea water vanished. It describes ocean depth, freezing from bottom up, and waves up to forty feet with crests moving at fifty miles per hour. It states wave bases are about fifteen times their height and shore impact reaches seventeen tons per square inch.
Stomach Trouble Cured By Chamberlain Tablets
Edina Missouri resident J P Klote endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as more beneficial than other remedies after trying many medicines. Sold at Batterton's drug store.
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Chamberlain
J. P. Klote
Edina
Missouri
Batterton’s
Greensburg Installment Company Moves to West Main Street
The Greensburg Installment Company relocates from the Seitz Hotel to 130 West Main Street Privett block two doors west of the County Jail. Founded recently by Joseph L. Hitt, the business offers furniture sewing machines carpets rugs draperies watches cloaks diamonds stoves and other home furnishings with easy payment plans. New phone number 462.
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Greensburg
Seitz Hotel
West Main Street
Privett
Joseph L. Hitt
G. I. Company
Tourist Club Program Delights Members at Anna Stewart Home
The Tourist Club met Monday evening at Miss Anna Stewart’s home. Will Monfort opened with a vocal solo, followed by an encore. Mrs. Elmer Wooden presented a paper on French Sculpture, then Mrs. Marion White on French Painting. The program ended with a piano solo by Mrs. Magee and a duet by Mrs. Magee and Miss Mary Montgomery.
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Anna Stewart
Will Monfort
Elmer Wooden
Marion White
Magee
Mary Montgomery
Inspectors and J. C. Officials Here
A special car on the N and C traction brought D Shane and D E Matthews inspectors for the State Railroad Commission. The Hon C L Henry and road officers with them dined at the DeArmond Hotel. The inspectors assess railroad and traction lines and report conditions to the commission.
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D. Shane
D. E. Matthews
State Railroad Commission
The Scotch Singers Draw Large Greensburg Audience
The Scotch Singers performed at the Christian church on Wednesday evening to a large audience. Attendees gave vigorous encores to each number, and the program was praised as among Greensburg’s best in recent times. The lecture course management earned congratulations for the selection.
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Greensburg
Advertised Letter List for Unclaimed Posts
Advertised letters include Alvadore Alexander J R Bundy Clarence Bostic Clarence John Nicholas Johnson Henry Johnson W A McGee C E Slifer E J Trout E Underwood Miss Lizzie Rolfers Miss Jennie Wise. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on January 20 if not claimed. L D Braden PM.
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Alvadore Alexander
J. R. Bundy
Clarence Bostic
Clarence John
Nicholas Johnson
Henry Johnson
W. A. McGee
C. E. Slifer
E. J. Trout
E. Underwood
Lizzie Rolfers
Jennie Wise
L. D. Braden
P. M
Simple Remedy for La Grippe
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the cough and heals the lungs to prevent pneumonia. The genuine remedy contains no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sold at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton’s
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County Business
Ayer
S. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mase
Saiapamilla
Elizabeth Linegar
Randall
Heavy Mail
The
Scotch Singers
la Grippe
Wooltex
Axminster
Northwest Corner Square
Greenburg, Ind
John Cross
Edmeades Bros
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