American Battleship Fleet Reaches Rio de Janeiro Harbor
Sixteen ships under Rear Admiral Robley Evans arrive off Cape Frio and anchor in Rio. Brazilian and German escorts greet the fleet amid fireworks and salutes as local press and crowds celebrate the visit. Equator crossing on Jan 6 sparks Neptune ceremonies with 12,500 first-timers aboard. Crowned honors extend to President and Mrs Roosevelt for visiting Panama.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Robley D. Evans
Cape Frio
Yankton
Lieut. Cherard
Trinidad
Evans
Alexandrino de Alencar
Tthe Bay
Bremen
South America
Equator
King Neptune
Neptune
Louisiana
Fumor
Roosevelt
Panama
Death of Mrs Lettie Prudence Miller reported
Word reached this county of the death of Mrs Lettie Prudence Miller last week at Breckenridge Missouri. Maiden name Sims she was born about eighty years ago in Newbern neighborhood and lived here until moving west thirty years ago. Her husband Nelson Miller died years ago. She belonged to the Christian church and was an untiring worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Prudence Miller
Breckenridge
Missouri
Miller
Sims
Joshua Sims
Newbern
Nelson Miller
Osteopathic Physician Dr J B Kinsinger in Greensburg
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician promotes osteopathy as successful where old methods fail. Graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri. Office in Hamilton Block Greensburg Indiana. Hours 9 to 4 Tuesdays and Saturdays. Phone 433. Consultation free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
Allen C. Davis Dead in Colorado Springs
Elmer Davis received a telegram Monday announcing the death of his brother Allen C. Davis in Colorado Springs at 7 30 that morning. Born December 25 1856 in Mechanicsburg he moved to Greensburg thirty years ago and ran a fine barber shop until July 1905. He married Lizzie Taylor in 1880 and leaves four sons a mother two brothers and two sisters. Funeral today at two led by Rev James Mailley with Masons and Modern Woodmen in charge. Mrs Davis is seriously ill with pneumonia.
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Elmer Davis
Allen C. Davis
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Mr. Davis
Mechanicsburg
Greensburg
Joseph Strausburger
Lizzie Taylor
Walter
Ray
Willard
North East Street
James Mailley
H. of P.’6
Masons
Davis
Hungerford Sues Over Township Depository Act
Orlando Hungerford president of St Paul bank sues Adams township Advisory Board in Decatur Circuit Court to force deposit of township funds in St Paul bank alleging failure to follow the new depository law. Board rejected a flawed application and chose Greensburg National bank. suit cites 1907 acts requiring public funds be deposited in designated depositories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Hungerford
St. Paul Bank
Decatur
Adams Township Advisory Board
St. Paul
Board of Finance
Greensburg National Bank of
Greensburg
Shelbyville News
Union Civic League organized by young church societies
A spirited meeting at the First M. E church formed the Union Civic League to promote temperance reform. Officers elected include President Ira Clark Vice President Mrs Rowe Secretary Rev A R Beach Assistant Secretary Miss Ruth Robison Treasurer Lewis Stout. A badge committee of Alex Connelly Rev Beach and Miss Nellie Haas was named and a lecture at the First M E church was planned for January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Societies of Our Churches
M. E
Union Civic League
Ira Clark
Rowe
A. R. Beach
Ruth Robison
Lewis Stout
Alex Connelly
Beach
Horse Thief Strikes St Paul Farmer in Village Theft
Robert Whitacre, a St Paul farmer, reports his large bay mare horse and a jagger wagon were stolen from the rack at five o'clock Monday evening. A low heavy-set man was seen driving away the horse. Whitacre notified neighboring towns and checked Shelbyville and Greensburg seeking the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Whitacre
St. Paul
Whitacre
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Special Announcement on Foley Honey and Tar Status
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as 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
Death of Capt. William R. Elder in Greensburg
Captain William R. Elder known as Dick Elder died after a period of ill health. He served in the Civil War with the 38th Illinois, was twice wounded, and later worked as U. S. Internal Revenue storekeeper at Lawrenceburg. He leaves a son Vern D. Elder and daughter Mrs. Arvilla Jonson, with several relatives in Greensburg. Burial was by Greensburg Lodge No. 36 F&A.M. and Pap? Thomas Post No.5, G.A.R. He was a former deputy sheriff and a lifelong Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Elder
Dick” Elder
Elder
U. S. Internal Revenue
Lawrenceburg
Vern D. Elder
East North Street
James Mailley
Greensburg Lodge No
Illinois
Illinois Regiment
Grant
Brownsville
Texas
Liberty Gap
Tennessee
Ashville
North Carolina
Greensburg
United States Revenue Service
Patsy Hillis
David
Zana
Verner
Arvilla Jonson
Carlisle
Indiana
I O O F Home Welcomes Kentucky Board Visitors
The Indiana State I O O F Home received a visiting board from the Kentucky State Home in Lexington. J C Hartsaugh Owenton W G Simpson Frankfort past grand master S R Kennedy superintendent I N Williams Lexington, with Will Ehrhardt guiding introductions. They praised the Home’s management after tours and receptions by Mrs. Lewis, noting the visit as high endorsement from officials who toured several homes.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Lexington
J. C. Hartsaugh
Owenton
W. G. Simpson
Frankfort
State of
S. R. Kennedy
I. N. Williams
Will Ehrhardt
Dayton
Cincinnati
W C T U Opens New Year Meeting At Mrs Mailley Home
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union held its regular meeting at Mrs. J. A. Mailley's home on Tuesday. Mrs. Josephine Moody led the discussion on mothers influence with readings from Mrs. Nannie Gray and Mrs. Laura Tompson. Duet by Mesdames Mailley and Owens closed with Nobody Knows but Mother. The gathering marked the first meeting of the year and was found very interesting and helpful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
J. A. Mailley
Josephine Moody
None so bad without some good among our brotherhood
A reflective aphorism on human nature asserts that even in worst times there exists some virtue among people. It emphasizes solidarity and hope within communal life despite hardship.
Bold Theft at DeArmond Hotel Leads to Arrest
A bold robbery at the DeArmond Hotel saw $55 taken from the hotel safe after a return to the cash drawer. Porter Ivan Adams, who had recently left reform school, was arrested after a bank transaction and confessed, guiding officers to the hidden money in the hotel basement. Police notified Jeffersonville authorities.
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DeArmond Hotel
Ivan Adams
Adams
Biddinger
Robbins and
Dickey
Jeffersonville
Foley Honey and Tar Cure Claim Card
A testimonial card states that Foley's Honey and Tar liquid refunds money if it fails to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughs, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and consumption, with no opiates. Warns to refuse substitutes and notes the genuine product comes in a yellow package by J. H Batterton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H Batterton
W. L. White Undertaker Takes Succession Role
W L White assumes leadership as undertaker succeeding Parsons Undertaking House in 201. Local notice outlines continuation of funeral services and business operations under White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. White
Undertaker
Parsons’ Undertaking House
The Standard Publishes Summary of Reader Notes
The Standard presents a concise recap of reader letters and brief notices, highlighting community concerns and local happenings. The page aggregates names, places, and events from the public, reflecting the paper’s broad civic snapshot.
Advertised Letter List Ahead of Dead Letter Office
The notice lists recipients including Joseph Angle James Breeden George Brown Robert Carter and many others. It warns these letters will be sent to the dead letter office on January 28 if not claimed before then. Postmaster L. D. Braden signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Angle
James Breeden
George Brown
Robert Carter
Do. M. Duncan
Clyde Davis
William Dunn
Hugh Downey
Emmet Davis
John Goins
Tim Hester
Lewis Hollis
Harvey W. S. Hill
George Henry
George Hobbs
D. J. Hess
Will Lincum
William Lee
Allen Martin
William McLain
Willard Magee
Oscar Moore
William Parker
R. S. Pheps
James Phillips
Jacob Pickett
Mike Roberts
Roszell
Self-knowledge Endures Beyond Censure or Praise
A reflective maxim states that judgment from others does not sway a man who is confident in his own correctness. The idea emphasizes inner certainty over external opinion and resilience against public critique.
Smart Youth Demands Extra Hash at Restaurant
In a comic exchange a diner pressed for more hash, prompting the waiter to signal the cook with the line Once on the hash. The short dialogue captures a lively dining room moment.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonials
A historical advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co, notes 15 years of trust, and lists wholesale druggists Walpin? and Marvin Toledo. It asserts internal blood and mucous action, invites testimonials, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
WaLptnc
Kinnays & Marvin
O. Hall
Notice to Delinquents in Decatur County Indiana
Auditor Frank E. Ryan notifies all concerned that delinquent lands and town lots will be sold by Treasurer Oscar B. Trimble at the Greensburg courthouse on February 10, 1908, beginning at 10 a.m., and continuing daily until all parcels are disposed of. Descriptions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Ryan
Decatur County
State of
Indiana
Oscar B. Trimble
Frank E. Ryan Auditor Signs January 1908 Record
A dated attestation reads Witness my hand and seal this lth day of January 1908 Frank E Ryan Auditor.
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Osteopathic
Hungerford
Horse Thief
W. R. Elder
Dr. King
Covsis
LDS
All Throat
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Citizens Bank Building
Emma B. Sefton
Foundry and Machine
W. Hilland
Prop
Greensby
Pnionpoeen Brooks
Elizabeth ‘Wilson
Wilson
Amelia
Sal
Simmons
Geo W
City Park
Smith
Jacob Bee
Eressive
Ewte Monfort’s
Woodward
Saeee
Washington Township
Ates White
Isaac
Clinton Township
Townsend
Henry
Sanausty
Howkes
Audant
Adams Township
Brooks
Robt. R
Opal
Seedewe
Miller Nettle Germantown
Clay Township
Uw Gibson
Wm M
Neq
Lizzie
ny _ JACKSON TOWNSHIP
Allen
San Doreek
Te Westport Corporation
Eee Williamson’s
Lulu O
Eerelerre
Twee Avceesioctste
OX Vesesners
McCammon’s Ad
Philip
Swaswa
Marion Township
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