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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1916

Page

4

Judge Orbison Addresses Greensburg Masons on Masonry

In heat marked by a good turnout Greensburg Lodge No. 36 F and A M held a social session at East Main Street hall. Judge Charles J. Orbison of Indianapolis delivered an eloquent address on The Message of Masonry, stressing preparedness service and enjoying a well spent life, followed by mingling with the speaker. The Newcastle Times also criticizes bankers for backing a state highway commission, arguing it would raise taxes and state costs.

Greensburg Lodge No. 36 East Main Street Charles J. Orbison Indianapolis City Newcastle Times State Highway Commission the Times Bankers’ Convention Indiana

The Young Men's Party in Greensburg Organizes an Elephant Club

A Greensburg group forms the G. O. P. Elephant Club praising the Republican party as a constructive force with defined principles. The piece argues Republicans forged much of the nation’s law while critics offer weak platforms. It urges young men to join a party with foreign policy, tariffs, and prosperity.

Greensburg G. O. P. Elephant Club Republican Party America Washington Europe Indiana

Two Die in Shelbyville Car Collision At Crossing

At a crossing near the traction car barns in Shelbyville last evening, a collision between an automobile driven by Hustart and an Indianapolis & Cincinnati traction car left Peter Straub aged 55 and Charles Veatch aged 35 dead. Will Hulshart 41 serious and Harry Fritz 30 with a broken leg survived. The Greensburg express traction car's motorman Louis Fritz and conductor William Garlitch, both locals, were aboard.

Peter Straub Charles Veatch Will Hulshart Harry Fritz Shelbyville Fritz Straub Veatch Halstart Louis Fritz Rushville William Garlitch Connersville Greensburg Louis Eagles

Free Trial Chronicure Offer for Rheumatism Sufferers

Free mail order offer promotes Chronicure as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments. It claims blood cleansing and general tonic benefits and invites readers to request a large free package from Mrs. M Summers at 131 E Washington Ave South Bend Indiana.

M. Summers E. Washington Avenue South Bend Ind

City council weighs Greensburg modern lighting plan

A joint committee in Greensburg heard a Western Electric proposal for 250 watt nitrogen lamps to light the business district. Merchants would fund posts and equipment as City Gas & Electric Co. lays cable and wiring. the city pays the bill. Only a June 4 council meeting will decide.

Greensburg Harry Hillabold Western Electric Company Harry Mount Frank Magee Thomas Tumilty Joe S. Moss John C. Huber Herbert Hunter A. C. Pearl The Chicago City Gas & Electric Co

I U President Blasts Captain Cupid Play At IU

Bloomington May 27 The International News Service reports IU President William L Bryan condemns the college play Captain Cupid as lacking reverence. He cites jokes mocking the Bible and drunkenness and asks how such humor would fare in banking or railroad hiring. A man’s honesty and commandment awareness matter, he says. Rushville item notes 80 year old J M Wigginton surviving a runaway incident without injury.

International News Service Bloomington Ind Indiana University Cupid William L. Bryan

Young Women Told to Seek Pinkham Remedy for Pain

Buffalo mother lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from monthly back and side pains described as acute. The notice urges afflicted young women with irregular periods to try the remedy and contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice.

Buffalo, N.Y Lydia E. Pinkham High St Buffalo N. Y Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Three Men Report On Cleveland Convention At Y M C A Club

At a Y M C A Bible Club meeting three members who attended the Cleveland national convention spoke. W W Bonner described the event and its calls for personal reform while S A Boyd recalled the swimming motto and the Russian boy choir. Secretary Harry Scott spoke of the convention as the greatest on earth and John R Mott’s strong influence.

Cleveland Y. M. C. A. Bible Club Ohio S. A. Boyd New York Ump Harry Scott John D. Rockerfeller, Jr China India Scott John R. Mott

Former Indiana Law Student Named Pyrene Agent

Earl Jarrard of Indiana Law School at Indianapolis is named representative for Pyrene Fire Extinguisher Company with Indiana as his territory. He will focus on railway contracts for installing the product and was one of five law college students to win debating prizes.

Earl Jarrard Indiana Law School Indianapolis Pyrene Indiana Jarrard Law College

Kingston Decoration Day Program At Kingston Church

A Decoration Day program at Kingston Church is set for Tuesday at 10 o clock. Frank Hamilton will give the address. Kingston quartet and Clarksburg singers will provide music. Miss Isabelle Hamilton will read the Gettysburg speech. All are invited.

Kingston Church Frank Hamilton Kingston Quartet Clarksburg Singers Isabelle Hamilton

Road Viewers Estimate Clinton Township Road Costs

Road viewers filed reports on Clinton Township roads. Frank D. Bird road estimated at 82358.52 dollars and J C Meek road at 7779.04 dollars.

Clinton Township Frank D. Bird J. C. Meek

Wedded at Clerk's Office in County Ceremony

In the county clerk's file room, Squire A S Creath united Miss Mabel M Favor 18 of St Paul to Alfred A Richey 29 a farmer near Manila at 2 o'clock. Friends witnessed the ceremony. The couple will reside near Manila.

Squire A. S. Creath Mabel M. Favor St. Paul Alfred A. Richey Manila

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Bakil N. C. Schlemmer R. W. Pierce Locke Bracken Young Men’s Party Barker Helpato Greensburg Express I. U J. M. Wigginton Mrs. Kurtzweg Mr. Bonner W. W. Bonner Railroad Men’s Division Stone” Presbyterian Harry Nyce Peru FOLEY Clerk’s Office Linegar Bros Pulse & Porter St. John and Guthrie Daniel Boone Axle Grease Louisville Chas, C. Stoll Qil CO
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