K of P Memorial Observed at Greensburg Opera House
Greensburg Lodge No. 148 K of P held its annual memorial service in the new opera house. Five members died during the year, with a total lodge death rate of twenty-two since organization twenty six years ago, near 500 members. Hon. Michael E. Foley of Crawfordsville delivered the memorial address and inspired the fraternal spirit toward uplifting the less fortunate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
K. of P
Opera House
A. D. Berry
My Redeemer
My Lord
Florence Hazelrigg
Israel
Nona Eich Lowe
Forrest Edmeades
Will
M. E. Foley
Carl Emmert
M. D. Tackett
A. B. Armington
Allen Davis
Will Q. Elder
John D. Kelsay
P’s
South Park
Ala
Michael E. Foley
Crawfordsville
Foley
Welcome Given Pastor at Baptist church reception
A reception honored new pastor Rev Fraser and his wife at the Baptist church Tuesday evening. Rev Berry headed the program with music by the K of P Orchestra, recitations by Miss Freda Levensteen and Raymond Eubanks, and solos by Miss Florence Hazelrigg. City attorney Horace Skillman and Rev N H Reynolds gave welcome addresses with Prof Elmer Jerman representing the Baptist church. Rev Fraser offered a response, followed by a quartet and a social hour with refreshments served by church ladies. The audience was large and pleased to welcome the new pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraser
The
Baptist Church
Berry
K. of P. Orchestra
Freda Levensteen
Raymond Eubanks
Florence Hazelrigg
Horace Skillman
N. H. Reynolds
Elmer Jerman
Florine Hunter
Forest Edameades
Robin Smiley
June Wedding Announced in Local Society News
Mrs. Michael O'Hare announces the marriage of her daughter Elizabeth to John Charles Hilger on June 17 1908 at St. Mary's church. The ceremony will be by Rev John T. O'Hare with several priests assisting. the groom hails from Columbus and the bride has taught in Alexandria schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael O’hare
Elizabeth
John Charles Hilger
St. Mary’s Church
John T. O’hare
St. Mary’s of the Woods
Terre Haute
John Burke
Hyde Park
Cincinna
P. Griffin
Washington
Indiana
Porter Arrested on Wife Desertion Charge Near St Omer
George Porter of near St Omer was arrested Tuesday on a warrant by his wife alleging wife desertion. In Squire's court he waived preliminary hearing and was bound over to the circuit court in 200 dollars. Porter had sued Frank Jewett for 1900 dollars for alienation of his wife's affections, a case slated for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Porter
St. Omer
Ferr’s
Squire’s
Porter
Frank Jewett
Electric Bitters Restored Man from Illness in Mill Creek
Mill Creek Indiana Ter resident C Farthing recounts near death nine years ago and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health after a run down period. The drug is sold under guarantee at F M Henry & Co. drug store for 50 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C. Farthing
Mill Creek
Ind
Electric Bitters
F. M Henry & Co
First Semi annual Report of the Associated Charities
The report lists 114 applications with 64 relief and 50 work cases. It records 45 on record, 54 investigations, 195 visits, and 20 families aided with provisions totaling 3.30 dollars. Additional aid included fuel for 3 families 4.50 dollars, rent 10 dollars, moving 3 dollars, merchandise 10.21 dollars, transportation 5.12 dollars, garden seed 2.50 dollars, alcohol for sick 0.50, meals for two homeless men 0.35, clothing for 20 families with 160 garments, 17 bedding pieces, 10 household goods, 2 fruits, 2 medical aids, a pair of glasses repaired by Mr. Drake, and referrals to local trustees and officers. Total relief expenditures 54.55 dollars, incidental expenses 5.58 dollars, other donations 19.93 dollars, grand total 80.00 dollars.
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Drake
Relief Corps
Dime Saving
Associated Charities
Friends
A Peculiar Case Involves a Horse Trade Dispute
Morris Voltz traded a horse to William Cowen for a supposedly good worker. After discovering Cowen sold the horse to Alexander Trindel, Voltz allegedly took the animal from Trindel’s barn. Trindel filed a grand larceny affidavit and the case is set before Mayor Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Voltz
William Cowen
Voltz
Cowen
Alexander Trindel
Trindel
Thomson
Memorial at Milford Honors Lodge Members
Milford lodge No. 585 I. O. O. F held memorial services at the Methodist church with a large audience. Will C. Ehrhardt delivered the address praised as well prepared and delivered. Erdmann orchestra provided music as nine grave heads were decorated by young girls placing wreaths while scripture verses were read.
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Milford Lodge
Will C. Ehrhardt
Ehrhardt
Erdmann Orchestra
Barnes Michael Couple Wed at West Main Home
Ora L Barres and Miss Lacie Michael united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs James DeArmond on West Main street at eight o clock Tuesday evening. Rev Johnson of the Christian church performed the ceremony in the presence of friends and relatives. The couple will visit Indianapolis for several days before making their home south of town.
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Ora L. Barres
Lacie Michael
James DeArmond
West Main Street
Rev. Johnson
The
Christian Church
Indianapolis
Assessors Report City of Greensburg Tax Figures
The Board of Review handles corporations. The report lists personal property values and additional improvements with gains or losses from last year for multiple townships and cities including Jackson, Clay, Saltcreek, Sandcreek, Clinton, Westport, Newpoint, Milford, and Iron more. Totals show gains in Greensburg and several entities, with some losses noted.
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PRG
Bos
Ncaa
Sanneebaceees
Jackson Township
Clay Township
Fugit Township
Saltcreek Township
Sandcreek Township
Clinton Township
Pune, Voor Cena
Milford Corporation
Toot Hiss
Board of Review
Interesting Union Temperance Meeting At Christian Church
A Sunday evening union temperance gathering drew members from five churches including First M. E. and Centenary M. E. Rev Walter Reynolds spoke on The Saloon Ox using a Mosaic law reference to equate the saloon with the ox that gored in ancient times. Dr Starks of Frankfort scheduled to address at Centenary M. E. church next Sunday.
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Union Temperance
Christian Church
First
M. E
Baptist
Presbyterian
Centenary M. E
Christian
Walter Reynolds
Geread
Gore
General Grant
Frazier
Baptist Church
Beach
Starks
Frankfort
Refused Marriage License In Ripley County
John Brooks and Miss Elsie Whitaker of Ripley county near Osgood were denied a marriage license by Clerk M C Jenkins because both were non residents. They planned to marry in Greensburg and left with the prospective groom's father, likely pursuing papers in Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brooks
Elsie Whittaker
Ripley County
Osgood
M. C. Jenkins
Greensburg
Shelbyville
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Hearts Supposed Cure
Mrs T C Willadsen of Manning Iowa writes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life and restored health after years of female complaints. Facts for sick women says the remedy has cured thousands of women with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and other symptoms. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Willadsen
Manning
Iowa
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wedding Guests Attend Perry-Wooley Ceremony at Lebanon
A Perry-Wooley wedding was attended by numerous locals from the city including Charles Evans and family Ira Ainworth and wife Henry Logan and wife John Douglas and wife Walter Cory and family Isaac Layton and family George Gageby and family W H Perry and family Charles Redington Frank Baker Miss Jessie Redington Miss Nellie Redington Sadie Baker Hannah Baker Jessie Elder Walter Scott from Kingston. The party traveled to Indianapolis joining Dr and Mrs Lambert Mrs Hayward Curry Charles and Lucy Thurston Mrs Warriner and daughter Hazel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry-Wooley
Lebanon
Charles Evans
Ira Ainworth
Henry Logan
John Douglas
Walter Cory
Isaac Layton
George Gageby
W. H. Perry
Charles Redington
Frank Baker
Jessie
Nellie Redington
Sadie
Hannah Baker
Jessie Elder
Walter Scott
Kingston
Indianapolis
Lambert
Hayward Curry
Charles
Lucy Thurston
Warriner
Hazel
Duffeys Ad Promises Best Quality and Low Prices
A local advertisement touts Duffeys offering top quality goods at lower prices than competitors. The brief promo emphasizes value and savings for shoppers.
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K. of P. Memorial
Columbus
Alexandria
Milford
City OF
Wee
Westport Corporation
Newpoint Corporation
Washington Township
Marion Township
Millhousen Corporation
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
Waits Front
West Side Square
Edmeades Bros
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