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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

2

Young Priest Earl Hamill Celebrates First Mass

Rev Earl Hamill born and raised in St Patrick's parish read his first solemn high mass at St Meinrad Indiana at 10 30 am The ceremony featured Rev Joseph Duffy and Charles Duffy cousins of Father Hamill Assistance came from Revs Bossler Noll Born in this city parents to host a reception on Olive Street John Link family and Mrs Mary Muldoon attended the service Hamill will serve as assistant priest in Jefferson Indiana next at a local Catholic church

Earl Hamill John Link Bernard Duffy Indianapolis Star St. Patrick’s Parish Academy of St Meinrad Indiana Joseph Duffy Cannelton Charles Duffy Greensburg St. Meinrad’s Academy Father Hamil Bossler Father Noll Father Hamill Jefferson Olive Street Mary Muldoon

Indignant demand over Indianapolis shooting of Attorney Dowden

The people of Indianapolis express outrage after Attorney Samuel Dowden is shot. The mayor and police chief show defiance as the grand jury investigation proceeds with limited city support. Dowden’s wound is healing and he may walk with a slight knee impairment if the bullet’s path changed. He is unmarried, son of the late Frank M Dowden, educated at DePauw and Michigan, and owns property on East Main street.

Indianapolis Samuel Dowden Dowden Frank M Dowden Greensburg DePauw Anne Arbor University Club East Main Street Capita City

Fourth of July Restrictions Need Publicity in Greensburg

The piece argues that the annual Fourth of July celebration should have clear rules to reduce injuries. It notes last year’s push to curb loss of limbs and urges Greensburg officials to publish the restrictions from city records for public safety and humane observance of the nation’s birthday.

America Greensburg Tewn Board Council

Mrs Mary Leffler Dead At 81 In St Paul Area

Mrs Mary Leffler aged 81 widow of Solomon Leffler died after a paralysis stroke Monday night at her son Jacob Leffler’s home near St Paul. She suffered a second stroke and passed away. Survived by two sons Thomas and Jacob and two daughters Mrs William Mitchell and Mrs John Reiger, all of St Paul. Funeral held at the home yesterday at 2 PM.

Mary Leffler Solomon Leffler Jacob Leffler St. Paul William Mitchell John Reiger

Eagles Memorial Service at K P Opera House

The Eagles plan memorial exercises Sunday at 3 pm in the K of P opera house. Hon Frank E Herring of South Bend will deliver the main address. The program includes orchestra, invocation by Rev J W Turner, a duet Rock of Ages by Miss Florence Hazelrigg and Will Monfort, a vocal solo by Miss Hazelrigg, and benediction by Rev W H Reynolds. Deceased members listed are James King Birney Wolfe and Fred Mosier.

K. of P. Opera House Frank E. Herring K. of P. Orchestra J. W. Turner Florence Hazelrigg Will Monfort Frank £. Herring South Bend Hazelrigg W.H. Reynolds James King Birney Wolfe Fred Mosier

Meats Death While at Work

John Tucker a 67 year old farmer five miles east of Westport in Marion township died at 2 30 pm Tuesday while plowing in a field. He fell as he neared the fence witnessed by his granddaughter. A Civil War veteran he suffered heart trouble. Survived by widow four children two sons Barney and Bert two daughters Mrs Charles Brannon and Mrs Wella Hull and two brothers Rev D A Tucker and Eber Tucker funeral at Zion church 10:30 am today interment Flatrock cemetery under Rev Goodwin and Rev Westhafer

John Tucker Westport Marion Township Tucker Mr. Tucker 7Th Indiana Morgan Indiana Pap Thomas Post G. A. R Jennings County Barney Isthmus Panama Bert Logansport Charles Brannon Wella Hull Sandcreek Township D. A Tucker Aurora Iowa Baptist Ecreh Eber Tucker Zion Church Goodwin Moore’s Hill F. M. Westhafer Flatrock Cemetery

Death of David Conly a Notable Jackson County Farmer

David Conly 79 a prominent Jackson township farmer five miles west of Westport died Tuesday after weeks of illness from a complications of diseases. He lived in the county all his life and the community mourns his passing. Surviving daughter and son are left. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at nine in the Catholic church at Scipio conducted by Rev Garity of St Dennis parish.

David Conly Jackson Township Westport

McCoy Picnic Members Take Day Trip to Doles Pond

The McCoys held a Tuesday picnic with a large party traveling by car to Doles pond. Attendees included Mrs. Jennie Dickey of Coshocton Ohio Frank McCoy Frank L McCoy and wife of Omaha Nebraska Angus Mc Coy Ft Wayne Mrs Elizabeth Thompson Los Angeles California Wayne McCoy Winfield Kansas R. A. McCoy and wife Miss Belle McCoy Will McCoy and family Mrs Joshua Christy Albert Hor nucg and wife of this city and Lou Innis and wife of Milroy.

McCoys Lou Innis Milroy

Birthday Surprise Honors Sunman Native Clarence Robbins

Clarence Robbins of Sunman turned thirty six on Sunday and received a surprise visit from many relatives and friends from the city. Twenty eight guests attended a formal noon dinner. Attending from here were Elmer Robbins and wife, George Robbins and family, Roy Crocker and wife, Arthur Robbins and James Robbins.

Clarence Robbins Sunman Elmer Robbins George Robbins Roy Crocker Arthur Robbins James Robbins

Real Estate Transfers in Sandcreek and Nearby Listings

Perry F. Carr transfers 10 acres in Sandcreek township to Mary C. Losh for 1000 dollars. Mary C. Losh sells 10 acres to John E. Snow. John Slifer transfers property to Elizabeth Garrett in St Paul for 1050 dollars. Linton W Sands sells lots in Newpoint to J. A. Meyer for 800 dollars.

Perry F. Carr Mary C. Losh Sandcreek John E. Snow John Slifer Elizabeth Garrett St. Paul Linton W Sands J. A. Meyer Newpoint

Deafness Cure Claim By Catarrh Remedy Ad

An advertisement asserts deafness from catarrh is curable only by constitutional remedies. It claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure can restore the Eustachian tube and offers one hundred dollars for any uncured case. Circulars available from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Locust Plague Wipes Out 2000 Acre Wheat Field In South Africa

A Grand Magazine account describes a vast locust swarm advancing across South African farmland. The мигrant cloud darkens the sky, strips every blade of grass and wheat, and leaves a desert-like landscape after consuming millions of insects and the farmer's hopes for a profitable harvest.

South Africa

Monkeys Turn Cruel On Ship and In Kitchen

A jealous monkey on a ship turns cruel after a stewardess feeds another monkey. It lures the second creature and throws it overboard. In another tale a monkey slips a jealous kitten into the soup while the cook steps away, provoked by envy.

Nero's Fiddle Mocking Rome Fire Sparks Senator Taunt

In Chicago News style a dramatic vignette depicts Nero playing the fiddle as Rome burns. A fat senator scorns the moment while Nero quips that he would not disturb the neighbors, then belts out a bluesy refrain.

Nero Rome Chicago News

Drowsiness Signals Health Habits and Sleep Patterns

The article explains drowsiness as normal only with proper rest and timing, while chronic sleepiness indicates health or habit issues. It cautions about night owls and digestive influences, notes siestas in some cultures, and urges dieting if toxins disrupt the nervous system, ending with a brief kindness tale of a girl and her doll.

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