Greensburg visitors and local notices from Sunday
Alonzo Murphy of Greensburg visited town Friday. James A. Yost builds an addition to his house. Elmore Parkison of Kokomo spent Sunday here with friends. Dolph Ryan, son of Rev. Daniel Ryan of Flatrock, visited friends. Locals attended a colored boy preacher in Hope Sunday. Many viewed Monday’s sun eclipse. Fred Barnett of Flatrock visited uncle John W. Bline this week. Jacob A. Dilman and wife of Waynesburg attended memorial Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Russell and children of Waldron visited her parents Thomas W. Rominger and wife. Gale Bline, child of Sherman Bline, died Saturday May 26 at 10 am. Burial at Sand Creek cemetery. Rev. M. A. Farr of Columbus delivered the Decoration oration. Letts Corner Band provided music. Ezra Woodruff and wife of Indianapolis visited his mother Mrs. Enos Woodruff. Mrs. Elizabeth Norton and Prof. David Shuck returned from Lecompton Kansas. Prof. Shuck will reside here. Luther Braden editor of The Standard and Elder D H K Van Buskirk of Greensburg preached a union sermon to M E and Christian churches, then memorial sermon, both well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Russell
Waldron
Thomas W. Rominger
Gale Bline
Sherman Bline
Sandcreek Cemetery
Luther Braden
THE
Standard
D. HK. van- Buskirk
Greensburg
van- Buskirk
M. E
Street Candidates and Social Notes in Town
Every other man we meet on our streets is a candidate. Forrest Stewart spends this week with his brother at Cincinnati. Felix Gartin and wife of Burney attended Sunday services. Dwight Murphy of Greensburg called on friends Sunday evening. Frank Barlow and wife of St. ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Stewart
Cincinnati
Felix Gartin
Burney
Dwight Murphy
Greensburg
Community Events and Church Milestones Report
Paul and guests of Ben Ermel and wife attended Sunday gathering. Mr Anderson and Hartsville family visited Miss Amy Wiley on Tuesday. Christian church plans annual ice cream and strawberry festival Saturday night. Baptist church members marked their seventy seventh anniversary on Sunday. Rev Manford Schuh of Greensburg preached Sunday night and the Baptist church Male Quartet provided singing.
Local Notes From Westport and Surrounding Areas
Westport area activity includes family moves to Greensburg and visits from residents of Harris City Indianapolis and Hartford City. Local accidents involve Al Evans injured by a falling stone in Sandcreek quarry and Joe Stewart recovering from a severe horse kick. Also reported are Delilah Reddington’s serious age related injuries, a Philippine bound death of John W. Shaw, Abram Hatton’s death at 32, and funeral arrangements in the local cemetery with Rev. Dickens officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Evans
Sandcreek
Joe Stewart
Delilah Reddington
John W. Shaw
Philippines
Co. I
40Th Infantry
Abram Hatton
Here
E. C. J. Dickens
Decoration Day Exercises Draw Large Local Crowd
Cloudy skies failed to dampen Decoration Day events led by Pap Thomas Post No 5 G A R B B. The Greensburg Brass Band marched to the cemetery with wreaths for over 200 soldiers who wore blue. Rev D R Van Buskirk delivered a widely praised address at the Grand Opera House stressing memorial days as enduring records of the nation’s union abolition and constitutional renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Greensburg
D. R. van Buskirk
Dr C B Grover Opens Office in Hamilton Block
Dr C B Grover has permanently located in our midst and opened an office in the Hamilton Block North Franklin Street where he treats all classes of chronic diseases. Specializes in chronic dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Steam medicated vapor baths furnished daily. Dr Grover has years of experience in a sanitarium. 2116.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Block
Franklin Street
Grover
Vote for McKinley From a Colorado Convert
A Colorado reader recounts switching support from Bryan to McKinley after silver policy woes. He cites broken promises, wage worries, and factory closures as he recalls past campaigns and declares intent to vote for McKinley in the fall. Eli Perkins signs the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill McKinley
Eli Perkins
New Civil Cases Filed In County Court
Curtis McCoy sues James T McCoy seeking injunction. State prosecutes Barney Rapallo for petit larceny. Solon Harrell appeals against C C C and St IL R Co. G W Bruce administrator petitions to sell real estate to pay debts. Curtis McCoy sues William A McCoy for ejectment and 3000 dollars damages. State v Edgar Ingram for petit theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis McCoy
James T. McCoy
State
Barney Rapallo
Solon Harrell
St. IL
R. Co
G. W. Bruce
Admi
Mary A. Bruce
William A. MceCoy
Edgar Ingram
Real Estate Transfers in Various Townships and Cities
Edwin E House transfers 60 acres in Jackson township to John W Bees ley for 2000 dollars. William Johnson and wife transfer 2614 acres in Adams township to William Suppenlatz for 500 dollars. John J Parker Jr transfers 27 acres in Sandcreek township to John J Parker Jr for 675 dollars. Thomas A Pool et al to James B Lathrop a city lot for 1050 dollars. Morton F Johnson to William E West a city lot for 1215 dollars. W E Wess to Anna M Pottenger et al a city lot for 1362 dollars. Catherine M Taylor to Andrew Rater a city lot for 750 dollars. Chas M Beall to David F Hite a Clarksburg city lot for 350 dollars. Orlando Doles to Thomas Filer a city lot for 100 dollars. J E Mendenhall to Orlando Doles a city lot for 50 dollars. W T Stott et al to Harvey E Bennett a Westport city lot for 900 dollars. L E Dixon to Lulu Mason a St Paul city lot for 600 dollars. Lulu Mason to St Paul B Association a St Paul city lot for 441 dollars. Noah D Dashiell to Margaret C Walker city lot 10 for 450 dollars. Henry J Meyer to Arnold Harde beck 156 acres in Washington township for 7500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E. House
John W. Beesley
Jackson Township
William Johnson
William Suppenlatz
Adams Township
John J. Parker, Jr
Sandcreek Township
Thomas A. Pool Et
James B. Lathrop
Morton F. Johnson
William E. West
W. T. Stott Et. al
Harvey E. Bennett
Westport
L. E. Dixon
Lulu Mason
St. Paul
St. Paul B. Association
Noah D. Dashiell
Margaret C. Walker
City
Henry J. Meyer
Arnold _Hardebeck
Washington Township
Damp week noted with farming, storms and reports
The column reports J H Shafer loading timber cars and Wallace Rogers hauling hay for Frank Tompson, Ottis Beesley visiting Edinburg, strawberry businesses thriving, and a storm Sunday night inspiring meals by the cook stove. A quarterly Olivet meeting, Rev. Campbell and Rev. Sargent speaking, and rumors of Prof J W Shaw killed in the Philippines are mentioned. A horse epidemic is sweeping the countryside, leaving stiff, knocking symptoms but no confirmed fatalities. Readers are asked to name the affliction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Rogers
Frank Tompson
Gav. A. Beesley
Olivet
Rev
Campbell
Sargent
J. W. Shaw
Philippines
John
Card of Thanks Expresses Gratitude for Cham berlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs. B. Doty of Des Moines Iowa extends lasting thanks to Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for treating coughs lung troubles and whooping cough in her family. She credits the product with perfect satisfaction and asks manufacturers to accept their gratitude. Sold by Batterton Bros. in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Doty
Des Moines
Iowa
Batterton Bros
Local notes and town moves in Sandusky region
Mrs Mort Seright visits her parents. John Spillman welcomes a newborn daughter at his home. Gertrude Williams returns from Indianapolis. Mrs Tom Williams and son visit Kingston. John Higgins visits with graphophone. Robert Seright and Grant Ruddell work in northern gas towns. Mon Wilkinson buys Carter farm. Carter moves to Greensburg. George Fleetwood’s residence destroyed by fire. nearly all goods saved. no insurance. fire origin unclear. Cycling carries ups and downs with a banner salve ad for cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Williams
Kingston
John Higgins
Our Town
Mon Wilkinson
Carter
Greensburg
George Fleetwood
Local Notes and Appointments Across the Area
Charley Sturgis reports a new survey of 15 beaut. Rev. George Jayne visited Tuesday. Our postmaster announced improvements to the office. Charles Robbins’ residence addition is neat and convenient. John Gartin, the assessor, paid his annual visit Wednesday of last week. Many attended Decoration at Greensburg Wednesday. Robison & Davis had two loads of stock in Cincinnati Wednesday. Wright & Robbins shipped hogs to Cincinnati late last week. Willi Gartin sold a driving mare to Willie Smiley near Burney. Tom Beil and Joe Robbins sheared sheep for Davis & Son and Wm. McGee recently. Rev. John Huckleberry improved premises with page fences. George Gardner of Letts sought domestic help for his hotel. Mr. Jackman of Milroy gathered stock hogs Wednesday last. he took ninety-nine head. J. W. White of Greensburg attended the convention and pursues treasurer nomination Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Sturgis
George Jayne
Charles Robbins
John Gartin
Greensburg
Robison & Davis
Cincinnati
Wright & Robbins
Willi Gartin
Willie Smiley
Near Burney
Tom Beil
Joe Robbins
Davis & Son
Wm. McGee
George Gardner
Letts
Mr. Jackman
Milroy
J. W. White
Also Mentioned on This Page
S.S.S
J. H. McBeaver
Lawrenceburg
S.S. S
SWIFT
Atlanta
Hartsville
Alonzo Murphy
James A. Yost
Elmore Parkison
Kokomo
Dolph Ryan
Daniel Ryan
Flatrock
Hope Sunday
Fred Barnett
John W. Bline
Jacob A. Dilman
Waynesburg
M. A. Farr
Columbus
Letts Corner Band
Ezra Woodruff
Indianapolis
Enos Woodruff
Elizabeth Norton
Prof
David Shuck
Lecompton
Kansas
Prof. Shuck
Adams
Frank Barlow
Woodti's
Jacob Kuntz
Charlie Ferris
Harris City
Ed Ricketts
Kuntz
Ida, Grimes
Maggie Irving
F. M. Westhafer
Fairland
M. E. Church
Edward Patterson
Hartford City
A.G. Taylor
Horace
Charles Myers
C. B. Grover
McKinley
Bryan
Colorado
J. H. Shafer
Ottis Beesley
Edinburg
Roy N. Hamilton, Eustace Foley
Hamilton & Foley
Hazelrigg
Will Ehrhardt
John Wanamaker
Rock Bottom
Sandusky
Mrs. Mort Seright
John Spillman
Gertrude Williams
Robert Seright
Grant Ruddell
Northern Gas
Alexander & Co
John Huckleberry
Carter & CO
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