Powers plans lectures to tell his Goebel case story
Caleb Powers lately pardoned from Georgetown jail by Governor Wilson intends to tour the country giving a full account of his trials for the Goebel murder. Elder Z T Sweeney reports Powers wrote from Barboursville Ky on June 21 1968 seeking literary bureau help. Greensburg officials like Postmaster L D Braden expect push for a Greensburg audience to hear Powers firsthand.
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Caleb Powers
Georgetown
Kentucky
Wilson
Columbus Republican
Goebel
Z. T. Sweeney
Powers
Sweeney
Columbus
Barboursville, Ky
Z.T. Sweeney
Ind
Mr. Sweeney
Decatur County
Mr. Powers
Will S. Heck Dead in Ohio City
Will S. Heck of Cincinnati theatrical and amusement manager died suddenly of apoplexy in Chillicothe at 3 a.m. Tuesday. Born at Moores Hill forty nine years ago he studied for the ministry and led a small church. He later became Cincinnati museum agent and longtime amusement manager. He left for Chillicothe to arrange for the Eagles Fourth of July carnival. He is survived by a widow and two daughters. His brother Lewis Heck, long telegraph editor of the Enquirer, died recently.
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Will S. Heck
Cincinnati
Chillicothe
Moores Hill
Eagles
Lewis Heck
Telegraph
The
Enquirer
Westport Courier- Independent Change in Ownership
Carl Shafer sold his half interest in the Westport Courier Independent to James Nicely, a local real estate dealer. The paper is now owned by J. N. Tucker, who will manage the publication. Shafer plans a residence change and wishes success for the paper and its new leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Shafer
Westport Courier- Independent
James Nicely
Shafer
J.N. Tucker
Nicely
Tucker
The
Independent
Krirky Bros Introduce New Refrigerators in County
Krirky Bros advertise a new line of refrigerators never sold in the county. They promise lower cost and superior performance, claiming customers get the best value with these entirely new models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krirky Bros
Plans filed for world’s tallest 62 story Equitable tower
Plans show a 62 story Equitable Life Assurance Society skyscraper on lower Broadway to surpass the Eiffel Tower. The project includes a 909 foot height, a 150 foot flagpole, a 74 foot higher flagball, brick and granite façades, and a $10 million cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eiffel Tower
Paris
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Equitable
Eiffel
Broadway
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
City to Strictly Enforce Speed Limit Now
City officers announce renewed enforcement of the speed law. In business streets a vehicle must not travel one block in under 25 seconds, or more than eight miles per hour. In residential areas the limit is twelve miles per hour, with a block in under 31 seconds. Country roads cap at twenty miles per hour.
Has Past Beyond. Mrs. Sarah Dryden Dies at 81
Mrs. Sarah Dryden longtime resident of the city died Tuesday midnight at her North Michigan avenue home after a period of illness due to a general breakdown in advanced age. She was eighty one and had lived in the city for many years beloved by all. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ella Littell and Miss Ida of this city and a son Will Dryden of Denver Colorado. Funeral services were held at the late home yesterday evening at five oclock and the remains were shipped today to Cincinnati for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dryden
North
Michigan Avenue
Ella Littell
Miss Ida
Will Dryden
Denver
Colorado
Cincinnati
Narrow Escape As Horse Runs Down Main Street
Frank Wildman’s horse bolted from his buggy on a Saturday evening as the family stopped for groceries. The frightened animal tore along West Main Street until the harness broke near the county jail, flipping the buggy and injuring Mrs Wildman while the baby escaped harm. The horse was later found near Dole’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wildman
Mr. Wildman
Electric Bitters Sold At Henry Co. Drug Store
The article claims the best climate still yields fevers, malaria and debility at altitude and promotes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. It describes the drink as an alterative and blood purifier that cures nervousness insomnia jaundice and general weakness, with a guarantee of satisfaction at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. ‘M. Henry & Co
Local Official Appointments Listed for City Offices
The document names Albert W. Phillips as Prosecuting Attorney and Dr. T. B. Gullefer as Coroner, indicating these individuals hold key legal and medical examiner roles in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert W. Phillips
Uncle Jonathan Attends Garden Party at Cassius Hamilton’s
A rambling reminiscence describes a Greensburg lawn party with many women in bright dresses and hats. The narrator and his horse follow the crowd to observe Japanese themed decorations, games, and meals before guests depart for supper with their husbands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Cassius Hamilton's
Dorothy Smith Hosts 18th Birthday Party
Miss Dorothy Smith celebrated her eighteenth birthday on Saturday at her grandfather’s home five miles southeast of town. About thirty five friends attended, participating in games and a peanut contest won by Miss Della Stephenson. Refreshments followed as guests wished her many happy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Smith
Della Stephenson
Dorothy
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted Against Consumption
An advertising notice urges all nations to combat consumption the so called white plague. Foley's Honey and Tar is claimed to cure coughs and colds perfectly and prevent consumption. The genuine product is in a yellow package sold by J. H.
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Foley
J. H
Flag Presentation to Carnegie Library in 1907
Will Present Flag a caseni and members of the Lore ter Daughters of the Ameri can avelation organized in this city in 1907 will present to the Carnegie libary on Ores a handsome flag. The program includes a song by Clarence Eward prayer by Rev J B Lathrop D A R ritual and presentation by the chapter song Star Spangled Banner responses by the mayor and library board hymn My Country ’Tis of Thee and benediction.
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Caseni
Lore Ter Daughters of the
Carnegie
Sarah Montgomery
Emma A. Donnell
Elizabeth Shirk
Sue Montgomery
Rebecca Montgomery
Clarence Eward
J. B. Lathrop
Libraty Board
Popular Couple Married At West First Street Home
The marriage of Joseph Steadman proprietor of Fairyland Theatre and Miss Elsie Taylor occurred at the bride’s parents home on West First street Wednesday at noon. Rev. Walter H. Reynolds of the Presbyterian church officiated. Miss Taylor is a well known city figure and Mr. Steadman is new to town but well regarded. The Standard offers congratulations and wishes happiness and prosperity.
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Joseph Steadman
Fairyland Theatre
Elsie Taylor
West First Street
Walter H. Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Miss Taylor
Steadman
Real Estate Transfers Citywide Listings
Transactions show Charlotte Roszell to Nettie Miller a Germantown lot for 360 dollars. Elmer Allen transfers to Rachel Osting a city lot for 1150 dollars. Cyrus Perkins sells land in Clinton township to Jethro Meek for 6400 dollars. James Newby sells to George Littell a Millhousen lot for 250 dollars. Patrick Donahue transfers to J and W Nahue land in Washington township by will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Roszell
Nettie Miller
Germantown
Charles H. Jones, Jr
Charles H Jones, Jr
Augustus Ryse
S. N. Patterson
Melvin McNew
Washington Township
Patrick Donahue
J. and
W. Nahue
Elmer Allen
Rachel Osting
City
Thomas E. Day
James Newby
Millhousen
George Littell
Joseph Matthews
Nelson Mowery
Sandcreek Township
James Banister
Gertrude Lewelling
Alert
N. Patterson
Mervin McNew
Cyrus Perkins
Jethro C. Meek
Clinton Township
Greensburg and Shelbyville Set Big Saturday Showdown
Greensburg manager Perkins signs with Shelbyville’s Oakley for tomorrow’s game. local fans urged to attend as the matchup promises high intensity and strong competition.
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Greensburg
Indianapolis
Perkins
Oakley
Shelbyville
Advertised Letter List Expects Unclaimed Mail
Master Forrest Goodwin J N Haas E A Means W G Oliver Henry Redington Edward Schmidt Will J White Mrs Nancy Brian Mrs Polly Ann Cooksey Mrs Reta Ogden Mrs Lieu Ray Knights of the Holy Grail L D Moore CARDS Co C Chase Delfred Cordy Henry Jones Jessie Serrode Miss Donnie Dillie Miss Edna Fogler Miss Lulu Templeton Principal Gb'g Normal School These letters and cards will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 14th if not claimed before that time. L D BRApEN P M
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Forrest Goodwin
J. N. Haas
E. A. Means
W. G. Oliver
Henry Redington
Edward Schmidt
Will J. White
Nancy Brian
Polly Ann Cooksey
Reta Ogden
Lieu Ray
Knights of the Holy Grail
L. D. Moore
Hall's Catarrh Cure declares constitutional remedy
A local newspaper advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as the only constitutional treatment. It claims the medicine works on blood and mucous surfaces, with a promise of a $100 rebate if any case fails to cure.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Ohic Pa
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