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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
The Greensburg Standard in Greensburg Indiana lists editorial staff Luther D Braden editor R Noady Rogers associate editor and shows subscription terms for one year in county and one year out of county with advance price of 1.50. The remnants indicate a clerical notice about payments.
Walter Sharp and Effie J. Baker are among the couples granted marriage licenses. Arlie Robinson and Flora Man rove. Apperson F. McCord and Minnie M. Theis. Alfred Boman and Florence Smith also appear in the license list.
Charles E. Phipps an 18 year old Virginia native was struck by lightning while cutting weeds in a corn field on John K Robbins farm near Horace. He was alone, found about two hours later, and officials say the death was instantaneous. He had worked for Robbins for several months.
In Clarksburg on Saturday night a serious fight led to Clarence Lainville being stabbed by William Gard. Gard, described as troublesome, allegedly abused Linville’s employee. Linville confronted him, a fight followed, Gard drew a knife and cut Linville near the right lung. The wound initially seemed fatal but Linville is out of danger. Both men are young married fathers. Gard was arrested by Sheriff Davis and jailed.
The fifth annual commencement of St Paul high school occurred at the K of P hall on Saturday night with an overflow crowd. Prof J Rettger delivered the class address, praising education. Williams Orchestra provided first class music as five graduates from the high school and three from the common branettes completed the program. Principal John W Rhodes thanked friends and the K of P brethren for helping make the event a grand success.
Greensburg plans a citywide flower parade as part of the Elks Street Fair and Carnival. The feature invites all residents to participate, with July 18 events and a visit from Mrs. G V Whelan of the Paper Flower Manufacturing Co showcasing sample flowers and decorated carriages.
The article outlines advances in modern sprinkling wagons with dual spray heads and driver-operated valves for precise water use on various road surfaces. It notes capacities from 150 to 1090 gallons, rapid adoption in towns, and global export to Australia, Cuba, Porto Rico, South America, South Africa, and Europe, with Paris Berlin and Hamburg travelers likely seeing wagons from the same factory.
The piece marks the 124th anniversary of the Continental Congress adopting the flag as emblem of liberty. Gov Darbin proclaims an Indiana observance inviting citizens to display the starry banner in honor of the event.
The city treasurer reported the annual condition of city finances to the council on Friday night, outlining receipts and current fiscal status. The statement highlighted revenue sources, expenditures, and overall fund balances for the year.
A fragment from Beverly Massachusetts in 1771 records Josiah Woodbury declaring his emancipation from marriage trouble. A note mentions a runaway spouse and a people’s reaction, with odd quips about beans and beds, ending with a voluntary signature Josian Woonsorr.
A Philadelphia Press snip notes a witty exchange about widowhood during a mourning event. A sharp speaker admires Weeda’s appearance while a sarcastic husband quips about becoming a widow himself. The remark underscores social banter around mourning and attire.
Some parrots swiftly acquire words and display them eagerly but may become silent when a phrase resists. Then, suddenly the bird repeats the lesson with surprising clarity, signaling a breakthrough in learning.
In a Youth's Companion piece Roe L. Gendsick recounts President Lincoln's genial handling of a drummer boy during a levee at the White House. Lincoln then tells a tall tale about a flat bottomed Pittsburger boat grounding near Cairo Illinois and returning to the Ohio after a shower, entertaining officials with humor and a wink.
In a fever dream the old squire rides with hunting hounds through a wild night. Death rides a pale horse beside him as the rider plunges into a rocky glen. The watcher awakens to find the squire dead, his face lit with delirious joy. Nickell.
The London Chronicle recounts a mordant epigram by the late Bishop of Oxford on Kingsley and Froude. It notes Kingsley’s Cambridge resignation, Froude’s St Andrews address, and the notion that history lies as clergy shape it.
A junior partner Mr Bingo has a dramatic sneeze likened to a circus by Air Gringo, the senior partner. The exchange mocks overblown ads as Youths Companion notes the performance never meets advance notices.
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