Noted Indiana Preacher Delivers Eloquent Sermons in Greensburg
Prof John P D John of Indianapolis preached two eloquent sermons at the First M E Church in Greensburg last Sunday. A former DePauw University president, he now travels preaching and lecturing across the county. He gave a famous lecture The Value of a Man, arguing man’s material smallness yet vast spiritual potential, amid an audience moved by his authority and rhetoric.
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John P. D. John
Indianapolis
M. E
John
Franklin County
de Pauw University
Indiana
Greensburgers
J. B. Lathrop
Dr. John
Little John
Pr. John
Bro. Lathrop
Walsh Plans Declare He Will Continue Business Affairs
Attorneys for John R. Walsh publish a Terre Haute display ad stating Walsh will continue his business affairs. They note the jury found not guilty on all counts involving Southern Indiana Railway securities, aiming to reassure investors about the railroad’s future amid Chicago division freight readiness and spring passenger service plans.
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Terre Haute
Ind
John R. Walsh
Southern Indiana
Chicago
Special Announcement on Foley Honey and Tar Compliance
The notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the 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.
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Foley
J. H. Batterton
Court Notes on Damages and Court Actions
Jury returns a verdict in Mook admx vs Big Four for 500 dollars after a six to fifteen hour session. Dr Curtis Bland wins eighty five dollars over a bought unsound horse. John Thomson becomes guardian of Frank Trimble estate with five thousand dollar bond, estate details listed. George Powers v Big Four delayed as witnesses continue. Powers lost left arm in February 1907 train accident. Samuel Goddard v Edward Woodard dismissed on plaintiff motion. George S Littell v Big Four damages case continued to next term.
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Mook Admx
Big Four Railroad
Avery
Curtis Bland
Austus Ferre
Springfield
Illinois
Union Trust Company
Third National Bank
DeArmond
Hacker
Columbus
George Powers
Michigan Division
Louisville
Powers
Samuel Goddard
Edward Woodard
George S. Littell
The
Big Four
Officers Named At Clarksburg And Newpoint Banks
At a recent meeting in Clarksburg and Newpoint officers and directors were named for Newpoint Bank with J J Puttmann as president and John Hoff as vice president. Clarksburg Bank lists Everett Hamilton as president and W J Kincaid as vice president. Both banks show strong profits and Newpoint set aside a surplus equal to three percent of capital stock.
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Clarksburg
Newpoint
Newpoint Bank
J. J. Puttman
John Hoff
E. H. Spillman
T. M. Clark
John J. Puttmann
J. H. Metz, Jr
John A. Meyer
John Koenigkramer
L. W. D. Jerman
Ed F. Starks
Charles Rysinger
Hauling Children to School From Distant Routes
The article critiques consolidating district schools and long bus rides for young children. It notes five to six mile journeys before sunrise and after dark, with exposure to cold due to lack of wraps and curtains. It urges limits to four miles and proper warming gear for comfort.
Greensburg to Enforce Anti Spitting Ordinance
Dr. T B Gulliver leads city health board in a crusade to enforce Greensburg Indiana sidewalk spitting ban. Officers instructed to arrest violators, large placards placed in business districts, ordinance passed September 18 1903, penalty up to ten dollars plus costs in mayor's court.
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T. B. Gulliver
City Board of Health
Greensburg
Common Council
State Capitol
Indiana
Notice to Delinquents in Decatur County Indiana
Auditor Frank E. Ryan announces delinquent lands and town lots listed will be sold at Greensburg courthouse door by Oscar B. Trimble Treasurer on February 10, 1908 at 10 a.m. The sale continues daily until all parcels are disposed of. Descriptions of the parcels follow.
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Frank E. Ryan
Decatur County
State of
Indiana
Oscar B. Trimble
Illumination Creates Luminosity Around Altar Figure
A description notes incandescent bulbs lighting the entire figure with outstretched arms and garments in graceful folds. A single switch controls the illumination of both the altar and the statue.
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Lawrence Erdmann
Pseudo Remedy Ad for Foley's Honey and Tar
A vintage ad asserts druggists will refund your money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs. It claims cough relief, lung healing, and prevention of pneumonia. The offer warns against substitutes and notes the genuine product in a yellow package by J. H Batterton.
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J. H Batterton
Statue Unveiled at St Marys Church Blessing Ceremony
A large St Marys Catholic church crowd attended a Sunday unveiling and blessing of a new Immaculate Conception statue. Rev Father Lawrence Fichter led rites. the gift from parish young ladies was praised for its fine French craftsmanship and the church lighting enhanced the ceremony.
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Immaculate Conception
Lawrence Fichter
Marie
Lawrence W. Fichter
France
Disturbed the Congregation Coughing Prompt Purchase
A notice requests the person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by coughing to buy Foley's Honey and Tar. The item is urged by J. H. Batterton. The ad also promotes subscriptions.
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J. H. Batterton
Poor Health Forces F. T. Roots to Sell Trust Stock
Ill health keeps Connersville trader F. T. Roots from active work. He has disposed of his stock in the F. & M. Trust company to E. W. Ansted, vice president and organizer of the firm. Roots' illness follows months of overwork and confinement at home.
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F. T. Roots
Connersville
F. & M. Trust Company
E. W. Ansted
Trust Company
Roots
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