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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
2
Roosevelt lauds Secretary Taft after his nomination for president. He praises Taft as fearless, upright, and deeply in touch with all classes including farmers, workers, and business owners. Roosevelt says Taft embodies broad American citizenship and opposes privilege.
In a Washington reception President Roosevelt told John Mitchell that James Watson had worked incessantly to carry out the legislative program Roosevelt sought. Roosevelt expressed confidence that many desired measures would not have passed without Watson’s efficient efforts. The exchange occurred in the White House with Mitchell present.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Frank Hamilton led a court of inquiry in the Mayor's office Tuesday on reported liquor traffic violations. Fifteen men were examined for drinking last Sunday, with several saloonkeepers present. Investigators will audit each case and trace whiskey sources as the Sunday law tightens and saloon owners avoid business on Sundays.
The McClintic farm barn at Newbern burned Monday night around nine. The blaze destroyed four hundred bushels of wheat four tons of hay two buggies one wagon a horse and various farming implements. The barn had only small insurance and the contents were uninsured.
Carlisle Center resident G B Burhans testifies that four years after taking Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney trouble his brick dust sediment and symptoms disappeared. He reports no relapse and recommends the remedy to others with kidney or bladder issues.
About eighty five members of the W C T U were entertained Tuesday evening by Mr and Mrs Senior at the Orphans Home. Prof and Mrs Ross of Troy Ohio spoke on Scientific Temperance Instruction in schools and praised Mrs Mary Hunt for a law mandating alcohol education in all states. Recitations flag drills and music followed with R P Hamilton of the civic league giving an address urging cooperation and law enforcement.
Dates set for hunting vary by species. Squirrels and woodcock are legal from July 1 to October 1 and woodcock also from November 1 to January 1. Quail and ruffled grouse hunt from November 10 to January 1. Waterfowl including ducks and brant run September 1 to April 1. Hunting deer and other listed species only on private land or self owned preserves. No more than fifteen quail or wild geese per day. No sale of any game.
The Sixth Congressional district bankers of Indiana will assemble in Richmond for a first‑of‑its‑kind meeting in the state under the Indiana Bankers Association. A banquet will cap the evening, with Walter W. Bonner of the Third National Bank among attendees alongside leaders from Indianapolis and Shelbyville.
Police Wednesday night encountered Charles Wolfe and used a new tactic to drive him off the streets. Wolfe had been seeking a sensation to enlist sympathy from nearby cities. He recently suffered an epilepsy attack in Shelbyville and had attempted suicide in Greensburg Rushville and Richmond. He is well known to Shelbyville police doctors and hospital staff.
For Congress Sixth District William O Barnard. Judicial Judicial candidate. For Prosecuting Attorney Albert W Phillips County. For Surveyor Bruce Craig. For Coroner Dr T B Gullefer. For Commissioner Second District Frank Alexander. For Commissioner Third District William G Updike Washington Township. For Trustee Will C Ehrhardt. For Assessor Henry C Snell.
Officer Elmer Robbins alerted Shelbyville authorities to search train No. 94 due here at 9 30 a m Tuesday for a conductor who blocked a street crossing beyond legal limits. Noonan a Big Four railway conductor did not return by eight Monday morning and may face jail after officers pursue him to Indianapolis.
The piece lauds Taft’s tenure as secretary of war since February 1904, highlighting his extended role beyond the Army. It notes his oversight of overseas colonies, Philippine and Cuban matters, and the Panama Canal project, stressing his executive ability and advising Roosevelt on major government actions.
A Republican Congressional Committee call offers 150 dollars for the best article not over 1000 words on why the party should be successful next November. Open to all, judged on style, argument, facts, and persuasiveness. Manuscripts become property of the committee and may be published widely. Entry deadline July 15, prize awarded around Aug 15. mail to Literary Bureau Metropolitan Bank Building Washington.
Rev. William Strickland of the Church of God in Greensburg spoke at the Farmers' National Bank corner, introduced by the Volunteers of America. For an hour he quoted scripture without the Bible, citing chapter and verse to prove every thought.
The document outlines the party’s purpose in clear language and presents its stance on protection. It aligns with traditional standards, notes Secretary Taft’s favor for practical free trade with the Philippines, and aims to be acceptable to Republicans nationwide.
Jasper Carlisle of Waldron defended himself when a raving maniac aboard the Greensburg Express attacked him near Indianapolis. The assailant objected to Carlisle smoking a cigar and yelled threats of hellfire. Officers halted the suspect as the train stopped in the capital city.
After twelve years of stomach trouble and about five hundred dollars on medicines Samuel Boyer of Folsom Iowa bought one box of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for his wife. The tablets helped her more than all previous medicines and she began using them regularly. Batterton's drug store carries this medicine.
Goods of George Peck intended for public auction at Skeen's storage rooms were not sold after Peck arrived from Cincinnati at 10 20 stopping the sale. The matter was settled satisfactorily for all parties involved.
A family reunion near Letts Corner gathered relatives including Mrs. Adeline Burkman of Muncie Mrs. Martha Buckley and her son Van of Illinois John Inman and wife of Greensburg Mr. and Mrs. James Pumphrey and Mrs. Owen Givans of Westport Mrs. Ella Sharp and children Allen and Ezra Jewell and Miss Gertie Smith of Burney. All present enjoyed the event as a delightful time.
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician offers treatment for many ailments unhealed by old methods. A graduate of the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo, he maintains an office in the Hamilton Block Greensburg Ind with hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Consultation free. Phone 433.
Notice says Mary B Porter is appointed administrator of the estate of Matthew R Porter in Decatur County Indiana by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Tremain and Turner attorneys are identified. Date July 16 1908. The estate is described as supposed to be solvent.
The administrator of the estate of Jane Raig announces a private sale of decedent's interest in part of sections 17 11 10 east. Sale after August 15 will be subject to court approval and appraised value. Terms: one third cash, two equal installments at 12 and 18 months with 6 percent interest. Proceeds secure by the real estate. KD Bird administrator. Attorneys 2814.
Three year old Mabel Rediker daughter of William and wife of North Lincoln street caught her hand in a clothes wringer Tuesday morning. Nail and flesh ground to the bone. Doctor hopes finger can be saved.
An advert touts Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup promising gentle bowel cleansing and stimulation without irritation. Sold by J. H. Batterton.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after using two 25 cent boxes. He notes the product as the luckiest day of his life and says it yielded to no other treatment. Sold under guarantee at F M Henry & Co.’s drug store.
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