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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1906
Page
2
Greensburg Indiana notice listing Braden Noah T as proprietor with editor Rogers. Terms show one year in county and one year out of county with a note about advance payment of 1.50. Amounts 81.00 and 1.25 appear as charges or rates.
Prohibition party leaders say a noticeable exodus of temperance Democrats from the Democracy to their party is driven by internal troubles. They claim Democracy in Indiana lacks vital principles and accuse its leaders of being allied with gambling and brewery interests.
A Democratic critique claiming $52,000 was spent is disputed. The state reports $56,400 appropriated for the office, but two thirds returned to the treasury, a rarity in Democratic times. Less than $19,000 spent aided by record investigations with substantial savings cited.
The Republican party touts the railway rate bill as a major constructive achievement. Proposed in a December 1904 presidential message, it cleared a Republican congress amid Democratic opposition and aims to aid thousands of West Coast shippers and voters for the party.
Former Indiana Republican leader John C. New died Monday afternoon at his home in Indianapolis after a long illness. Born in Jennings county in 1831 he held posts including U S treasurer and consul general in London. He was active in state and national politics for decades and helped guide the party through many campaigns.
The Greenfield congressional convention nominates Rev. T. H. Kuhn as Democratic candidate but the writer claims Rev. Kuhn will fail and predicts J. E. Watson will win re election with a larger majority. The piece mocks Kuhn and praises Watson and Republican unity.
Sunday services at First M. E. Church highlighted Moore’s Hill College. President English and Dr. Edwards spoke as the college male quartet and choir performed. About five hundred collars were subscribed for the building fund to match Andrew Carnegie’s offer of 18,750 toward a 37,500 building. The project includes a library, science labs, recitation rooms, chapel and more, likely of pressed brick with stone. Trustees and faculty have subscribed, with $12,000 raised so far and a deadline of December 1, 1907 set to complete the match.
Thomas Draper reports a new gas well east of the city. Oscar Ewing leaves on extended visit to Mt. Sterling and Paris KY. Ruth Bonner attends DePauw commencement in Greencastle. A thief attempts entry on West North street. You-Go-I-Go Club trips to Geneva for season finale. Foley remedies advertised for kidney trouble and bronchial coughs. Various local visits, family news, and church events listed. Distinctive names include Draper, Ewing, Bonner, Baterton, Haas, Newhouse, Morrison, Ballman, Lugenbell.
Two year old Tarleton Harland, son of Dr and Mrs H W Harland, fell at home on North Broadway injuring his forehead. He was unconscious briefly and required several stitches. The second sentence notes traveling salesmen praising The Fair as the best store of its kind in Indiana.
Time to act as Mary Hamilton winds down operations and offers bargains. Shoppers urged to step in now for limited stock and favorable prices before the business closes.
Summer tourist tickets to many cities including San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Buffalo Boston Indianapolis Peru Winona Lake Marion Frankfort Logansport and more. Tickets valid for varied dates in June 1906 with return options. apply to Big Four agent H J Rhein Cincinnati Ohio.
Mrs. Mary E. Davis and her daughter visited Friday while Mrs. Mary B. Marsteller’s remains were sent from Lebanon to Mt. Pleasant for burial. She was nearly ninety five, widow of John Marsteller, an early Gaynorsville settler. Richard Owens heads south for a prospecting tour. Spilman and Bonner advertise hard steel woven wire. Hugh Bowen buys Lebanon meat market and forms partnership with Mr Overlease to run two shops.
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