Dying Porter Found Near Horace Depot in City Yard
Matthew R. Porter noted local citizen and former Horace depot master was found unconscious in the Catholic church yard, died soon after. He had been drinking heavily in Greensburg, had a Civil War record with the Old Seventh Indiana, and left a wife and two daughters. Coroner ruled death due to intemperance. funeral held at Union with Grand Army services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew R. Porter
Horace
John Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Father Fichter
Mr. Porter
Greensburg
Indiana
Co. E
Grant Grover
Orlando Robbins
Stella Porter
Our City
Bert Morgan
Union
Grand Army
F. M. Huckleberry
Braoklin
Resisting Payment on Greensburg Sewer Assessment
The Rebekah Assembly via trustees Shirts & Fertig Noblesville and attorney E White sue Greensburg and Pulse & Porter to set aside the I O O F Home sewer assessment and quiet title. They challenge benefit and claim prior notice of objections, citing reduced assessments from 3318 to 2421.60 and that their property taps are below the sewer grade, with complaint listing lack of benefits and high costs as grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Assembly
Shirts & Fertig
Noblesville
E. White
City of
Greensburg
Pulse & Porter
New Officers Installed at Decatur Lodge 103 S O O F
W C Ehrhardt and D D installed officers at Decatur lodge 103 S O O F. One death in the past six months noted, that of Bro Zene Bennett. Officers listed include James Randall N G Thomas Duncan V G J E Gaunt R S and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C. Ehrhardt
D. D
Decatur Lodge
Bro
Zene Bennett
James Randall
N. G
Thomas Duncan
V. G
J. E. Gaunt
R. S
John W. Gayer
Emory Lee
E. S. Porter
Bruce Bishop
R. 8
W.S. Johnston
L. S
C. J. Beall
N. Ferris
J. XW. Oliger
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Money-Back Guarantee Victory
California man Charles F. Budahn of Tracey credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after buying two 25 cent boxes. He calls it the luckiest day of his life and notes the product is sold under guarantee at F. M. Henry & Co.’s endurug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Charles F. Budahn
Tracey
California
F. M. Henry & Co
Endurug
Physicians Meet to Plan Charity Ball Game
City doctors aim to play a ball game with a nine drawn from attorneys and druggists. If agreed, merchants would close for a few hours to attend. Proceeds support the Fresh Air Mission Fund run by the Indianapolis News aiding ill children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fresh Air Mission Fund
Indianapolis News
New Line Aims to Extend Indianapolis Rail Route
The Indianapolis and Cincinnati line now runs from Indianapolis to Greensburg Indiana for months. A second line serves Indianapolis to Rushville and Connersville. Plans discussed would extend from Connersville to the state line at Harrison Ohio to link with Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora. This would form a continuous line to Andersons Ferry Cincinnati with connections to Sedansville for central city transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Greensburg
Indiana
Rushville
Connersville
State Line
Harrison
Ohio
Cincinnati, Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Anderson’s Ferry
Sedansville
Cincinnati Post
Thomas DeBolt Dies at Age 52 in St Paul
Thomas DeBolt longtime St Paul merchant and butcher died at 7 00 am after a long illness while at a fishing camp three miles from the city with friends and family He was fifty two his wife and daughter Mrs Edward Crippie survive Funeral services set for 2 30 pm at his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas DeBolt
St. Paul
DeBolt
Edward Crippie
Horse Trainer Loses Purse and Cigar Case at Fair Grounds
John Davitt, a horse trainer at the fair grounds, misplaced his purse containing about twelve dollars and a fancy cigar case after changing clothes and returning to town. He found both items missing when he checked the horse barns office around eleven. Davitt seeks the return of the cigar case, a gift from a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davitt
Fair Grounds
John
Death of Mrs. Fannie Jewell Near Burney
Mrs. Fannie Jewell aged 51 died at her Burney area home after a week of stomach trouble. Born Fannie Pumphrey she was well known and respected. She leaves a husband and son Ezra. Funeral services were held at Burney Methodist Church and burial followed at Milford Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Jewell
Burney
Fannie Pumphrey
Ezra
Methodist
Milford
Pleasant Gathering at Locust Grove Bennetts Bridge Fourth
A group of guests and relatives met at Locust Grove at Bennetts Bridge on the Fourth for a very fine time. Attendees included J. F. King Robert Templeton C. O. McKee B. B. King Harve Vanansdal J. J. Noah R. D. Templeton O. M. Templeton D. T. Templeton Taylor Templeton F. W. Bailey O. P. Noah Robert Mc Kee Hulbert Templeton Mrs. Nancy King Mary E. Bailey Mary Templeton and David Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Grove
Bennett’s Bridge
J. F. King
Robert Templeton
C. O. McKee
B. B. King
Harve Vanansdal
J. J. Noah
R. D. Templeton
O. M. Templeton
D. T. Templeton
Taylor Templeton
F. W. Bailey
O. P. Noah
Robert McKee
Hulbert Templeton
Nancy King
Mary E. Bailey
Mary Templeton
David Bailey
The World's Best Climate and Ailments
The article notes fevers at high elevations and malaria in lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Letters as a remedy for lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and debility. Sold under guarantee at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store for 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Henry & Co
Fire destroys William Tucker home near Union church
The Tucker residence near Union church was burned completely Tuesday evening around five o'clock. Mrs. Tucker was making jelly in the kitchen when the fire started, and despite efforts the structure and its contents were lost before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tucker
Union Church
Local Officials Named for Election Posts
For Congress Sixth District William O Barnard, for Judicial, for Prosecuting Attorney Albert W Phillips, for Assessor Henry C Snell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
William O. Barnard
Albert W. Phillips
Henry C. Snell
City Council Votes to Open Streets in Addition Area
City Council met Monday night and voted to open Ann Street from Anderson to the railroad and the western end of Kendall Street to connect with Third Street. Ordinances to open Miller and Wade streets in the same addition were tabled. Mr. B. F. Bennett was appointed school trustee for a term beginning Aug. 8. City Clerk Epstein attended. Treasurer Dale Welsh to manage during his absence. Various bills were approved, including utilities, printing, lumber, and local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Street
Anderson
Kendall Street
Third Street
Miller
Wade Streets
B. F. Bennett
Epstein
Dale Welsh
Spillman
Bononer
G Lumber Co
Mes
Gail Miers
Welsh Light Co
Central Printings Co
DRB. Meek
Oacadecacc
J. Bi. Burg
W. H. Robbins & Co
H. J. Moody & Son
New York Grocery
D. Gabpatid
Board of Health Six Month Report Ends June 30
Dr Weaver on behalf of the Board reports 117 births in six months with 26 contagious disease cases including Typhoid eight Measles five Scarlet fever ten Diphtheria one and Tuberculosis two Adams township leads with eleven births in the period June records thirteen births and two deaths while marriages total eight for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Board of Health
Adams Township
Miner Quits Terre Haute Club on July Fourth
Terre Haute Indiana July 8 Pitcher Miner left the club July 4 without notice. The Decatur county ball pitcher is in his second year of professional baseball and had a successful season. most games pitched were wins and his play was satisfactory to management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Miner
Pete Miner
Decatur County
Change in ownership notice for Edmeades Bros firm
Owing to a change in ownership all parties owing the firm of Edmeades Bros will please call and settle at once. They will be at their old place of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmeades Bros
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted Against Consumption
Advert tells the public that consumption is a major threat and Foley’s Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds safely. The product is advertised as genuine in a yellow package, sold by J. H. Batterton, with other Kirby’s listings like porch shades and hammocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Tax draw lists by townships and corporations
Trustees of Greensburg Washington Clinton Adams Clay Jackson Sandcreek Marion Santcreek Milford Millabdusen Westport Newpoint and others publish semi annual tax withdrawals. Totals include tuition special school road poor township and library charges along with refunded debt and schoolhouse land payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Washington Township
Fugit
Clinton
Adams
Clay
Jackson
Sandcreek
Marion
Santcreek
Milford Corporation Road
Millabdusen
Westport
Newpoint
Must be Licensed. Indianapol is Brings Ruling on Soft Drinks
Attorney General Bingham holds that Ton ica Jingo Velveteen and other soft drinks sold for dry towns are malt liquors and require a license. The ruling, based on a Clin ton county test case, declares intoxication unneeded to classify these beverages as intoxicating liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bingham
Clinton County
Sisters Reunited After Six Years At I O O F Home
Two sisters once separated after six years visit the I O O F Home. One girl was placed with a prominent Argos citizen, the other remained at the home. Fred Cox and wife from Columbus Ohio are here to take the sister to see her other little sister. The brother always seeks chances to bring happiness to the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argos
Fred Cox
Columbus
Ohio
North Carolina Declares State Dry After January First
The State Board of Elections canvassed votes in the recent election and certified 113 612 for prohibition 69 416 against, a majority of 44 196. Total votes cast were 183 028, about 25 000 fewer than the governor’s race four years prior, with a proclamation expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
State Board of Elections
Prohibition
Majrity
North Carolina
Help for Those Who Have Stomach Trouble
After twelve years of stomach trouble and about five hundred dollars in remedies, a husband reports his wife improved greatly after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The medicine is sold at Batterton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Samuel Boyer
Folsom
Batterton
County Court Grants Liquor License and Road Work
The county commissioners closed their term by granting a liquor license to David Thomas of Newpoint. They ordered a bath tub for the county farm, finished a hearing on gravel road care on the Huber road in Lakecreek from Newpennington east, ordered the small bridge rebuilt, and the large stone broken by hand to the satisfaction of the superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thomas
Newpoint
Huber Road
Lakecreek
Newpennington
New Suits Filed Against City and Companies
Rebekah Assembly of Indiana and I O O F seek to set aside a Greensburg sewer assessment and quiet title. Ora C. Cheek sues Andree Barshorst and John J. Puttman on a 650 note demand. Will C. Pulse and others sue Southern Railway Company to foreclose on a sanitary sewer assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Assembly
Order of Odd Fellows
State of
Indiana
City of
Greensburg
Pulse & Porter
Ora C. Cheek
Andree Barshorst
John J. Puttman
Will C
D F Fidler of Adams Dies at Home
D F Fidler a well known Adams citizen died at his home Wednesday morning at eight o clock aged fifty and in poor health for some time he leaves a wife and two children Funeral services will be held at the late home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Fidler
Adams
Mr. Fidler
Howe
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Matthew Porter
Congressional
Jethro C. Meek
Oscar B. Trimble
Lindsey C. Jackson
Bruce Craig
T. B. Gullefer
Frank Alexander
William G. Updike
Will C. Ehrhardt
Board of Health Report
Kirby’s
Commissioners Court
Marie Biden
Lillian Ressell
Ruth Ralston
Annie and
Mabel Welsh
Waldron Fisheries
Henry Hodges
Aleczo Murphy
Beaver Lake
Daniel Lanigar
Scoby Smith
Hartsville
Dole's Pond
Willa Pleak
Lizzie Pleak
Fay Silvers
Mary Rodison
Mabel Kennedy
Earl Hamilton
Roy Kanause
Leslie Bobbitt
John Crooks
Arthur Lemmon
Robert J. Russell
W. Q. Elder
East Side
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweiblock
South Side
the Square
Greensbure
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Cowder Block
J. K. Ewine Ewing
Frank Hamilton Hamilton
Freeman
India
R. P. Hamilton
Notary Public
Cyclone Insance
North Side Square
J. P. Goddard
J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
Little Block
Square
Offic
White Block
Greensburg, Ind
Geo. W. Bruce
Attorney-at-Law
First National Bank
Tan Shoes
Ozfords
Grover
James Anderson
W. Main St
Greensburg Foundry and Machine
W. Hilland
Prop
Zoener
John G. Zoelner
West Side Square
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