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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1908
Page
1
The article notes a Sunday solar eclipse visible in Greensburg from 8 24 to 11 33, with three fourths of the sun obscured at maximum. It explains why eclipses occur, describes the saros cycle of eighteen years, and mentions future eclipses visible elsewhere.
A clothing industry note stresses reliable fabrics. It pledges colorfast textiles and durable wear. The piece praises clean shops and expert craftsmen ensuring quality garments.
Readable text notes talcum products from Colgate, Ricksecker and Eastman priced in a Batterton's package deal, suggesting a local retail display or sale item.
The S C Traction Co introduces three new trains named Greensburg Express on a new Friday timetable. The trains run Greensburg Indianapolis and Shelbyville with no intermediate stops, offering faster through times of 57 minutes Indianapolis Shelbyville and 88 minutes Indianapolis Greensburg. In Shelbyville and Greensburg service improves to a local every two hours a limited every two hours and an express every four hours. West bound limiteds leave eight minutes later with other trains unaffected.
Descendants of the late J. N. Moore of Clarksburg plan a family reunion tomorrow marking the first gathering since Mr. Moore’s death in October 1906 and the final reunion at the former home, now sold. The Standard subscription noted.
Demetrius Tillotson of the Good Citizens' League in Lebanon, Ind., argues Lebanon shows vitality despite prohibition. He cites bank remonstrances, business growth, low saloon presence, and fewer vacancies, blaming brewers for illegal distribution and praising court fines.
Miss Myrtle Jerman daughter of Dr Jerman of Newpoint and Everett A Rainey surgeon of Jolietville were married at the bride’s parents home with Rev Bowers officiating in the presence of relatives. The couple departed for their home that evening. Miss Jerman has long served in county public schools including Adams schools as principal.
John Tilley a Cassius Hamilton farm resident north of town was badly injured Monday morning when his horse bolted after he left a grocery without hitching. The wagon wheels passed over his head leaving him unconscious about thirty minutes. Dr Sanders treated him for severe bruises and cuts not considered serious.
Small at Milford will open a week long revival at the Christian church starting tomorrow night. He previously drew near 200 converts in Greensburg in February and reports over 100 accessions in Vinita Oklahoma Ashland and Mayfield Kentucky. Local supporters plan to attend and hear him.
Lafayette Indiana June 25 Charles S Vail of Rushville has accepted the pastorate of the Christian church at Stockwell eight miles south of Lafayette He resigned as city editor of the Rushville Republican this week and will begin preaching next Sunday He is thirty years old and served in the Philippines during the Spanish American War with a volunteer regiment.
Citizens urge stopping a week of illegal fireworks after multiple runaways and near misses. Women drivers on city streets risk crashes as frightened horses and fiery incidents disrupt traffic and public safety.
John Downey of Downeyville slipped and fell twelve feet down an elevator shaft at the Robbins wholesale house while looking into the basement. He sustained several slight injuries after becoming overbalanced.
Special bargain pricing listed for stationery at Baterton’s, with 33 cent items and regular box value 50 cents. Local shoppers can save on everyday writing supplies.
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