Voters' League forms in Greensburg to close saloons
The Voters League of Greensburg met at the Presbyterian Church to organize a permanent body led by President R P Hamilton and officers. They aim a remonstrance campaign against all saloons in the city’s first and fourth wards, pledging initial funds and pledging hard work to end the saloon business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voters’ League of
Greensburg
Presbyterian Church
R. P. Hamilton
L. D. Braden
Bert Morgan
John S. Shaw
J. B. Robizon
G. W. Adams
Walter McElroy
A. T. Rankin
A. D. Berry
A. R. Beach
A. L. Bennett
W. G. Johnston
J. B. Robison
Indiana
League
County Commissioners Approve Licenses and Appointments
The June meeting granted nine liquor licenses to Alonzo Rader Dennis Danmacher Jacob Rush Jacob Bender Thomas Robbins William S Colter Adam Ebrhard Cornelius Wood and Peter P Schuh. Officials were appointed for bridges roads and homes while a remonstrance was filed against Adams township gravel road petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Rader
Dennis Danmacher
Jacob Rush
Jacob Bender
Thomas Robbins
William S. Colter
Adam Ebrhard
Cornelius Wood
Peter P. Schuh
Court House
John E. Robbins
Sandcreek Township
Fobbins Ford Bridge
John Scripture
Ewington Pike
Mrs. Senior
Orphans’ Home
J. A. Stagg
Adams
Clinton Township
Bruce Craig
William E. White
Adams Township
Ruling Orders Stock Return to Washington Township
In Bartholomew county circuit court on Saturday 750 of 875000 in W G R railroad stock was ordered returned to Washington township which was declared the owner. Officers of the company must re register the stock in the township name and the court kept the existing books until the transfer is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew County
Washington Township
Dreams Proves Reality in Ohio River Tragedy
A telegram summoned Mrs. C L Huffman to Ironton Ohio where her fourteen year old son Charles drowned while crossing the Ohio River on Sunday night. The body was found about nine Monday morning after he stepped from a river float to a boat. Mrs Huffman had dreamt of her child drowning the night before at the same place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Huffman
C. J. Minton
West Main Street
Ironton Ohio
Charles
Ohio River
Louis
Prune and Dried Fruit Prices from Linegar Bros
Dried fruit list from Linegar Bros shows prunes priced at 10 to 60 cents per pound depending on size and type. The ad includes large silver prunes 1 cent per ounce equivalent, fancy dried peaches 15 cents per pound, dried apricots 20 cents, peeled pears 6 to 10 cents, and large loose raisins 10 cents per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linegar Bros
Twenty-Year Health Claim For Bucklen Arnica Salve
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York claims a twenty year health result from Bucklen's Arnica Salve which he says cured a bleeding pile. The ad cites healing of sores boils burns wounds and cuts with a 25 cent price at F M Henry and Co drug store. Spilman and Bonner are listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
O. S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
F. M. Henry & Go
Meek Family Reunion in Spring Hill Near Idana
The Meek reunion begins today at ten o clock in Spring Hill with an orchestra from Idana Kansas. Guests from multiple states arrive while Uncle Tommy Meek plays violin and speakers include Rev Swagger Judge Addison Patton and Rev Will Butler. About a hundred attendees expected, tracing the Meek line since 1821 migration from Kentucky to Clarksburg area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek
Springhill
Idana
Kansas
Swagger
Robert Donnell
Mort Meek
Margaret Robison
Addison Patton
Will Butler
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Tommy Meek
W. M. Stevenson
John A. Meek
Kentucky
Clarksburg
Society Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings
Mrs Dwight Murphy hosted the Young Married Ladies Sewing Club for dinner in honor of Miss Wheelock or Anderson. The Club of 94 met with Mrs Edgar Mendenhall.Tourist Club closed its program at the Willoughby home. The Funny Club visited St Paul and dined with Miss Wessie Riley. Greensburg ladies luncheon at Mrs Enos Porter in Shelbyville. Mrs S V Pleak entertained friends at six for Mrs Rawles of Bloomington. Mrs E E Doles hosted in honor of Miss Walters and Fleming of Richmond VA. Mr and Mrs Charles H Ewing hosted the Young Married Folks Euchre Club. The Five Hundred Club met at Mrs Albert Hornung. Miss Mae Montgomery hosted the Tri Kappas yesterday. Mrs Will Pulse to entertain the Cecilians this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Murphy
Sewing Club
Miss Wheelock
Anderson
A. M. Willoughby
Funny Club
St. Paul
Wessie Riley
Greensburg
Enos Porter
Shelbyville
Emma Donnell
S. V. Pleak
Rawles
Bloomington
E E. Doles
Walters and Fleming
Richmond
Virginia
Charles H. Ewing
Euchre Club
Five Hundred
Albert Hornung
Mae Montgomery
Tri Kappas
New Industry Emerges as Saw Mill to Open in Town
The Commercial Club arranged a deal with T. E. Day to establish a saw mill on the Russell property at Railroad and Monfort. Two Hay Press Factory pony mills will cut crating and box materials and demonstrate the mill to buyers. Operations expected by July 1 with payroll of at least $50 weekly. Day, with a large crating trade, aims to build a thriving local enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Day
Russell
Railroad and
Monfort Streets
Hay Press
Contract Awarded for Adams School Building
The Adams school project goes to Asherman & Son 0 Anderson with a 10473 bid after eight bidders. Tumilty & Clardy matched closely, $27 higher, while W A Watson of the city lands the plumbing contract. The six room brick building will sit opposite the current site. Duffeys ad at end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Asherman & Son
Anderson
Tumilty & Clardy
W. A. Watson
County Awards Bridges Contracts After June Session
The June session of the county commissioners closed Tuesday afternoon with awards for repairing old bridges and building new ones across the county. Notable contracts include Oakley bridge to H J Moody & Son for 194 dollars and Robbins bridge for 179.60 dollars. other jobs cover fills, repairs, and new structures by multiple bidders.
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Oakley Bridge
H. J. Moody & Son
Barnard Ford
James Matthews
Robbins Bridge
Michigan Road
Albert Fisher
Smiley Ford
James Stagg
High Bridge
Joseph Matthews
Montgomery Bridge
J. M. Matthews
City Council Approves Pavement Contracts at Library Place
City council met Monday approving contracts for H J Moody & Son and Frank Willey to build pavements and gutters at Library Place. Bills allowed include utilities, railroad, and vendors totaling 1596 28. Second and Third wards declared dry with liquor sale fines up to 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Moody & Son
Frank Willey
Library Place
Apubiae
INO Hoes Ocasanyeuss
Big Four Railroad
George E. Watson Co
Bs Meek & Sor
Greensburg Transfer Co
Henry OC
Aggmg
Eis
Socson Tmg
Paounoi Teirgr Osc
Okk
So Dks
Advertised Letter List with Several Names
Letters and cards listed will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 16 if not claimed. Names include Joe Bonner, W. R. Carey, J. C. Cassell, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gooden, Turner L. Pickett, Mrs. C. L. Anderson, Mrs. H. C. Huber, Mrs. A. G. Kersey, Edna Shelhorn, Viola Bren, J. P. Stowe & Co, Albert Beard, Tom Hobart, Ward Rhlue, Rob Redd, Lena Carter, Menia Fay. L. D. Braden, P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bonner
W. R. Carey
J. C. Cassell
W. T. Gooden
Turner L. Pickett
C. L. Anderson
H. C. Huber
A. G. Kersey
Edna Shelhorn
Viola Bren
J. P. Stowe & Co
Albert Beard
Tom Hobart
Ward Rhlue
Rob Redd
Lena Carter
Menia Fay
L. D. Braden
P. M
Last wish of George Tarplee chair gifted to state home
One of the last requests by George Tarplee honored as a citizen was to give his invalid chair to the State Odd Fellows Home. His children delivered the chair to a sick brother at the institution, the chair bringing him comfort in illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tarplee
State
Odd Fellows Home
Tarplee
Order
Mail Service Expanded to 43 Households Citywide
Post master Braden ordered an extension of delivery to 43 families on East Central avenue West First and South Monfort. The new schedule began Tuesday resulting in two daily deliveries for each household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braden
East Central Avenue
West First
South Monfort
Remarkable cures with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
Stomach troubles have been cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with many cases reported as successful. One man spent over two thousand dollars on other medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price is 25 cents with samples free at Batterton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
Court Notes June term opens as cases set and dismissed
The Decatur circuit court opened the June term with Judge Hacker. Several cases were dismissed, and the state case against Jesse Jones for keeping a house of ill fame proceeded. New suits include Towler vs Fav ors for mortgage closure and Porter vs Jewett for $10,000 damages. Court calendar lists trial dates through July 3 including many civil matters and all divorce cases.
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Decatur
Hacker
Culver Hillis
Judson Dill
W. P. Skeen
Charles L. White
Greensburg National Bank
James W. Craig
Thomas J. Magee
John Clemons
State
Jesse Jones
Oscar Towler
Francis M. Favors
May M. L. Favors
George H. Porter
Frank D. Jewett
Tea varieties listed by Linegar Bros
Readable notes show a catalog of tea types including Young Hyson Gunpowder Imperial English Breakfast Oolong and Japan from Linegar Bros. The brief item reads as a supplier or product list likely from a shop ad or inventory brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Hyson
Imperial
Oolong
Japan
Linegar Bros
Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician Advertisement
Dr J B Kinsinger an osteopathic physician offers treatment in Greensburg Indiana. He notes old methods fail to relieve many ailments and promotes true osteopathy with a free consultation. Office hours are 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays at Hamilton Block. phone 433.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americana School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
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The
Voters’ League
Commissioners’ Meeting
Myres
Spilman & Bonner
Society Notes
Edgar Mendenhall
Mrs. Will Pulse
Cecilians
Memorial Church
Forest Hill
Horace
McConnell Bridge
Davis Bridge
Harris City
J. M. Mattews
Rose Bridge
William Scott
Eddleman Bridge
Forest Hill Bridge
Stange Line
Letts Hardware Co
Hamburg Ford
C. L. White
Eliza Coy
Daniel Coy
Tressa Harvey
I. & C. Traction Company
Seibel
Big Four
Down
Weigel
American Furniture Company
Edmons
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Walters
Waechter
Mobley
Schaffner
Royal Garden Teas
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
Foleys
Gia A Ye
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
West Side Square
Edmeades Bros
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