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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
2
The Daily News contest, run by Caskey and a faker, bilked fifty one merchants out of five to ten dollars for miniature ads. The faker collected over 200 dollars and vanished the night the paper published. Caskey denies responsibility yet aided the plan, effectively profiting from the fraud and deceiving Greensburg business men.
Alexander Hillis died at 4 30 am at his home five miles south of Greensburg on the Madison road after heart trouble. Born August 2 1831 to John and Anon Hillis, he married Elizabeth McCullough in 1853 and is survived by a son Frank O Hillis of Milroy and daughters Hettie and Clara, plus two sisters. Funeral at 2 pm today at his home with Rev. W G Johnston officiating. burial in South Park cemetery.
Cortez Ewing Patton son of the late Michael Patton and Edna Pleak daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Pleak were secretly married by Rev J B Lathrop Tuesday night. They plan a bridal trip to Walla Walla Washington for a month and will reside on West Main Street in the Lacy property after return. Patton works as day yard clerk for the C C C and St L Railway Co. in this city.
Roy Kanouse lists clowns set to distinguish themselves in the Elks circus on July 4. The training group includes R. C. Kanouse, Robert Woodfill, A. M. Reed, A. Levenstien, L. Daimbert, W. Qualls, Frank Hamilton, Robert McKay, Da Batterton, E. A. Rankin, Stanton Guthrie, Carlos Harrison, Fred Thomas, Will White, Roy Privett, C. J. Loyd, John Jackson, Henry Kammering, Isaac Isgrigg, Clarence Donnell, R. T. Russell, J. T. Alexander, Dr. Saunders, Dr. Bland, L. D. Edward and E. E. Doles.
A concise Home Notes line extols laughter as a simple cure and a bright view of life. It frames merriment as a philosophy misunderstood by many, emphasizing the sunny side of existence.
Mr and Mrs John F Russell mourn the death of their only daughter Clara born July 28 1899 who passed away Tuesday night at 10 30 pm at nearly eleven. She suffered a catarrhal affliction affecting ear nose and throat and had a growth removed in Indianapolis by Dr John Masters but failed thereafter. Funeral from West North street home at 10 this morning Rev W G Johnston officiating with burial in South Park Cemetery.
The M E church choir directed by Mrs Frank Batterton presented an evening of music described as one of the most delightful programs the city has seen. The 25 voice choir performed the cantata David to a full church audience praising Mrs Batterton’s skilled leadership and consistent success over several months.
Thomas B. Jackson born near the city on April 17, 1842 died in Indianapolis Monday. Funeral was held Wednesday with burial at Crown Hill. He married Mary VanCamp in 1872 and worked with VanCamp Packing Co. since 1881. He leaves a widow a daughter Nellie and six siblings. Relatives from the county attended.
Curtis Walker of Newpoint, section foreman, was struck by a freight train Friday afternoon at the South Michigan avenue crossing. The engine pilot threw him aside and crushed his hip. Dr. R. M. Thomas treated him and admitted him to his home in serious condition, with a chance of recovery but possible permanent lameness. Walker, overseeing a gang, failed to clear the crossing.
Miss Ruby Wilson and Frank Houk of Crown Point married Sunday by Rev J B Lathrop at the bride’s aunt’s home. The bride’s sister Miss Mabel attended. Both spouses are Crown Point teachers. Houk is a local shoe merchant. They left for Indianapolis by the 8:30 car and will reside in Crown Point.
A Golden Rule Store advertisement lists cheap dried fruits and canned vegetables including prunes peaches apricots beans corn pineapple and pickles. It markets Pure apple cider vinegar, various syrups and dairy items with per unit prices and jar sizes.
Boston born pastor Dr. Mather Byles longtime Hollis Street Congregational minister. A Tory during the Revolution he was confined at home with a guard after a 1777 trial. He joked that he kept his guard to fetch cider for Thanksgiving while he himself watched over the house.
The article traces bow designs across cultures from the Scythians and Tartars with their C shaped bows to the Greek weapon as short sturdy devices. It notes Roman influence in Britain and the medieval shift to longbows and arbalests, highlighting English archers at Crecy Poitiers and Agincourt and the arbalest’s steel or horn construction and quivers of fifty arrows.
A telephone mix up leads to an embarrassing incident when a broker calls a home number and receives a sweet female voice inviting him to lunch and a show. The reply notes the caller may have dialed the wrong number and mentions a husband at home objecting.
The atmosphere is a mechanical mix of nitrogen and oxygen at roughly four to one with traces of carbonic acid gas and water vapor. It is about fifty miles thick, possibly extending to 500 miles, inferred from meteor observations, and exerts 15 pounds per square inch, weighing over eleven and a half trillion pounds. An adult inhales one gallon of air per minute, consuming about thirty ounces of oxygen daily. A gas jet uses as much oxygen as five people.
In a mock dialogue from Puck, a Bostonian laments General Warren's fall while a Chicagoan eyes the Bun ker Hill monument, quipping Warren's death would make a fine moving picture subject.
A brief exchange shows a suitor asking about a woman's answer and her reply that she would marry him once he settled into work at something worthwhile, reflecting social expectations of commitment before marriage.
Quote attributed to Stevenson about self awareness as a path to wisdom and aging. The line emphasizes preference as a starting point for understanding and character.
A Denver Post clipping describes a night ride where a car conductor jokes about couples alighting at 11, noting a young man's apparent breakup with his partner. A second passenger greets an old friend and mentions a sick child as the party travels, with the conductor keeping watch.
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a humorous tale of a couple and their daughter trying to appear affluent. The farmer shows off a new sleeve while the wife flaunts a new shoe. the daughter only has a cop and nods from the doorway. They pretend the home is well to do to impress a marriage seeker.
A New York joke recounts Guzzler, actually named for his double vision of wine, as he and his wife welcome twins after a birthday party. Friends tease that Guzzler told them himself, but others doubt his accuracy, noting his habit of seeing two bottles where one exists.
A New Yorker suggests a prepayment approach to medical fees linking payment to the operation outcome. The idea contrasts American contract tendencies with the Chinese practice of withholding physician salaries when patients fall ill.
William Seitz, a business college student in Indianapolis, was severely injured Friday afternoon while substituting for the elevator bay. His foot was caught between the cage and the door, clipping the middle toe and badly mashing the large toe. He was taken to the city hospital and returned home with his father, Fred Seitz, on Saturday. He is not expected to be permanently injured but will be laid up for several days.
Despite an overall drop in crime, Arsa incidents and counterfeit activity are increasing, signaling shifting threats. Officials note trends require targeted enforcement while general crime rates ease.
Practical tip for nursing mothers suggests applying Chamberlain's Salve immediately after nursing to relieve sore nipples. Wipe off before next feeding. Notes that many trained nurses use the salve with good results and it is sold by all druggists.
A witty Life magazine quote notes that yielding when mistaken marks wisdom, while yielding when right is a sign often linked to marriage. The line reflects humor on pride, compromise, and social expectations in relationships.
The writer Rabelais, short of funds, deceived police by packing brick dust labeled Poison for the royal family and shipping it from Marseilles to Paris. After 700 miles the ruse ended on April 1 as a hoax, and the witty writer was forgiven due to his royal favor.
Dialogue from a Boston Transcript item shows a suitor requesting permission to marry and plan to take the daughter away, met with a pragmatic father noting the crowded home. The exchange ends with a humorous pause as the father signals acceptance.
A witty exchange centers on a black eye blamed on a lovers quarrel. One speaker insists the eye came from his partner, while the other reveals it was caused by her other lover. The banter showcases playful domestic humor.
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