Bold Robbery Strikes Carter & Co Store on Washington Street
Robbers gained entry by tearing a screen and prying a window at Carter & Co clothing store on Washington street. They stole two suits at 16 each two pairs of half shoes a hat for each thief and thirty eight caliber revolver plus forty three cents. Police watch for suspects with a brief description of the goods stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter & Co
Washington Street
Mr. Dobyns
Taylor Meek
Mr. Barnes
Club of '94 Closes With Notable East Main Meeting
The Club of ’94 held its closing meeting at Mrs. Ale Howard’s East Main Street home on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Camelia Donnell spoke on Woman Suffrage, joined by Mrs. Will Ehrhardt in discussion. Music by Miss Pearl Williams and Cecilians, Indiana composer Clarence Stephens pieces, and solos by Miss Katherine Eich and Miss Florine Hunter enriched the program. Mrs. Howard served lunch on the lawn before saying goodbye until September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Howard
East Main Street
Camelia Donnell
Will Ehrhardt
Pearl Williams
Clarence Stephen
Cecilian
Stephens
Indiana
Katherine Eich
Florine Hunter
Harry Batterton
Howard
Delinquent Tax Collecting Guidance From State Official
Parks M. Martin of the State Tax Board visited Rushville and directed county leaders on collecting delinquent taxes. County Treasurer Trimble will issue 10 to 15 day notices once the Board of Review completes its work. Nonresponse will send cases to the prosecutor for levy on property and goods, incurring extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parks M. Martin
State Tax Board
Rushville
Caldwell
Board of Review
Trimble
Too Much Gin Ends With Arrest In Rushville
William Jeffrey a Greensburg blacksmith, after heavy drinking, attacked host George Hatfield and Mrs Hatfield at a Main Street boarding house. Jeffery was ejected, restrained by the Hatfields, then arrested by Marshal Price. He resisted arrest and was forced into a police wagon.
Electric Bitters Restored Mill Creek Man to Health
Nine years ago C Farthing of Mill Creek Indian Territory felt death near as illness wore him down until a druggist urged Electric Bitters. He says the tonic revived him and kept him well since. Sold under guarantee at F M Henry Co. 50 cents. Beverly of Graystark priced 50 cents at Battertons.
Corporations Assessed in County Tax Roll
The county evaluates seventy five percent of undivided profits for numerous firms. Amounts include Greensburg National Bank 78,270 and Third National Bank 147,000, Westport Gas Co 4,850, Clarksburg Gas Co 3,590, and Newpoint Creamery Co 2,650. Several entries note unassessed firms approximating last year’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newpoint Creamery Co
Sardinia Gas Co
George Logan Gas Co
Westport Gas Co
Pak. Gas OG
Cceiks Ose
Muddy Fork Gas Co
Burns & Reed
Esas
Sons EE OP Os
Cies Edhe
Noah Dawhiel
Newpoint Gas Co
Fourth Ward Gas Co
Greensburg Gas, Oil & Water Wges
Clarksburg Gas Co
Greensburg Gas & Electric Co
Sandcreek Gas & Oil Co
Citizen’s Gas Supply Co
Greensburg Water Co
Greensburg National Bank
Third National Bank
Citisons Bank Occ
Eiensne
Westport Bank
First National Bank
New- Poms
Clarksburg State Bank
Union- Treek CO
Cick Ockese
Westport Union Stone Co
Westport Stone Co
Big Four Stone Co
W.H. Robbins & Co
Bramwell Wire & Brush Co
Large Barn Saved After Fire Threat on Farm
A barn on Joseph Ernstes’s St. Maurice neighborhood farm caught fire Tuesday at noon from sparks from a stationary engine near a well being sunk. About twenty five men managed to save the barn as a large straw stack burned but was kept from spreading by buckets of water. Loss is not expected to be heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ernstes
St. Maurice
Large Stone Arch Bridge Linked St Paul and Greensburg
Eck and Eck contractors completed a light stone arch bridge across Flatrock river at St Paul. It spans four 180 foot arches and one 50 foot arch totaling 280 feet waterway, with a 380 foot total length. Cost 13050 dollars. The span lowers distance between St Paul and Greensburg by two miles and is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eck & Eck
Flatrock
St. Paul
Greensburg
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Transfers list several deeds including Mendenhall and Fleming to Carrie Burney for a city lot at 200 dollars. George Dobyns to Mary Logan for land in Fugit at 1400. G LaMar to John Owens for Sandcreek land at 4000. Ed Barton to William Barton for Sandcreek land at 200. C P Miller to Charles Reed for 160 acres in Clay township at 1000. Wesley White agency processed the transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mendenhall
Fleming
Carrie F. Burney
City
George L. Dobyns
Mary S. Logan
Fugit
Col. G. LaMar
John Owens
Sandcreek
Ed O. Barton
William Barton
C. P. Miller
Charles Reed
Clay Township
Wesley White Agency
Columbus to Get New Federal Building Plans
Washington instructs the Columbus post office to have an engineer survey all angles and elevations on the already purchased site. The move is viewed as preliminary to architectural work for the new federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Coats
Department At
Washington
Odd Fellows Will Observe Decoration Day
Decatur lodge No. 103 I O O F members will observe decoration day Sunday with ritualistic services at the cemetery. No general address will be given and the change from past years is expected to be well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur Lodge No. 103
Children’s Day Observed at First M E Church
Children’s Day program at the First M E Church featured roses daisies and American flags with recitations and songs. The Mission of Flowers impressed attendees including Rev George Clouds. Twenty one primary graduates entered intermediate class with seven boys and thirteen girls. Miss Lelia Beach taught the girls and Miss Johnston the boys. Dr Brodbech of Robert McIntyre’s Los Angeles church gave the address. Special credit to Mrs Will White for directing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clouds
Lelia Beach
Miss Johnston
Dr. Brodbech
Robert McIntyre
Los Angles
California
Will White
Marriage at Goshen Unites Mrs Della Whitehead and John Hasselman
The ceremony took place Tuesday morning at the bride's parents home in Goshen with Rev. Abbot officiating. The groom, a Greensburg restaurant proprietor, and the bride will reside in Greensburg after returning Thursday night. Mrs. Hasselman is sister to Jimey Whitehead of Wall Street Cafe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Whitehead
John Hasselman
Greensburg
Goshen
Rev. Abbot
Hasselman
Society Notes Highlight Local Club Gatherings
The Tri Kappas were entertained by Miss Lela Robbins on Wednesday afternoon. The Young Folk's Euchre Club met at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Johnston’s residence last evening. The Turist Club dined at Oldenburg today and will have supper at Clarksburg. The Duplicate Whist Club will meet at Mrs. Mabel Prime’s home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappas
Lela Robbins
Charles Johnston
Oldenburg
Clarksburg
Mabel Prime
Entertained at Martinsville by Mrs Stegner
Mrs Hattie Stegner delightfully entertained a group of ladies from this city at her Martinsville home on Wednesday in honor of Miss Cora Ragsdale and guests including Mrs Charles Zoller Web Woodall Sam Bonner George Batchelor and Mrs Elwood Carter of Alexandra Misses Mary and Clara Ardery Kate Stuart Kate Emmert and Lizzie Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Stegner
Martinsville
Cora Ragsdale
Charles Zoller
Web Woodall
Sam Bonner
George Batchelor
Elwood Carter
Alexandra
Mary
Clara Ardery
Kate Stuart
Kate Emmert
Lizzie Thomson
Card of Thanks for Rev. George C. Clouds
Mrs. Mary A. Clouds and family express sincere thanks for kindness during illness and death of husband and father Rev. George C. Clouds. They note appreciation for floral offerings and support from G. A. R. Masons U. V. L. Eastern Star ministers and church groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Clouds
George C. Clouds
Masons
Eastern Star
Indianapolis Merits to Meet Reds in Sunday Game
The Indianapolis Merits, who were unable to play last Sunday due to bad weather, will visit to duel the Reds this Sunday. The Reds have been playing well so the matchup should be a strong one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Reds
Advertised Letter List Before Dead Letter Office
List of names including B. B. Armstrong William Garrison John Keller Arthur Lysaght Dreeman McLaughlin William Porter Green Stewart and others. Cards for Py Jackson Stella Moody Anna Cline. letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on June 30 if unclaimed. L. D. Braden P. M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Armstrong
William Garrison
John Keller
Arthur F. Lysaght
Dreeman McLaughlin
William Porter
Green Stewart
James Humphrey
A. Y. Peters
H. Woessner
Oliga Burk
Miss Pearl Vandiver
Py J. Jackson
Stella Moody
Anna Cline
L. D. Braden
P. M
Kingston recital delights crowd at Presbyterian church
Miss Ference Hazelrigg, assisted by Miss Freda Levenstien, presented a recital at the Kingston Presbyterian church on Tuesday evening. The program proved a success and was described as a very delightful and interesting musical entertainment. The church was crowded, with about fifteen local residents traveling to Kingston to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Kingston
Ference Hazelrigg
Freda Levenstien
Stores to Stay Open Nights After Harvest
Farmers are informed that starting Monday June 22 stores will remain open at night to serve customers after the harvest. Meek & Wooden Corbett & Rohe announce the extended hours to accommodate farmers shopping after field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meek & Wooden
Corbett & Rohe
Foley's Honey and Tar Labeled Best for Coughs and Lung Trouble
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy, claiming it cured consumption in early stages. J. H. Batterton adds that he has never heard of anyone using it and being unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Herren
Finch, Ark
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Remedies for feminine health from a medical advert
The text identifies the back as a mainspring for a woman's organism and links ache headaches nervousness and loins pains to feminine discomfort. It promises immediate attention and claims a single remedy can remove the cause and restore health.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertised
Mrs. Will Young of Rockland Maine and Mrs Augustus Lyon of East Earl Pennsylvania report relief from backaches pains and misery after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The ad claims thirty years of use as a standard remedy for female ills including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and nervous symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Young
Columbia Ave
Rockland
Lydia E. Pinkham
Augustus Lyon
East Earl, Pa
Pinkham
Rail Safety Warning Amid City Streets
Quotable rural dialect advises Jasper and Marthy to stay cheerful and avoid the deadly third rail in the city. A veteran rider recalls a prior rail incident and urges caution to prevent a repeat, emphasizing awareness of dangerous street infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper
Marthy
Colgates Ricksecker East man talcum at Batterton
Readable item notes talcum products from Colgates Ricksecker and East man at Batterton store. Details unclear due to damaged OCR. mentions brand names and retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colgate’s
Ricksecker’s
Eastman
Batterton’s
Live Stock Prices and Produce Listing
Best heavy prime cattle and hogs priced 5.15 to 6.15 per unit. Sheep lambs range 4.25 to 5.00 with top market around 4.25. Produce includes butter per pound and various everyday goods with small unit prices. Market items and prices listed for livestock and staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiss
Vanes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Club of ‘94
Beverly of
Graystark
New Federal Building
Odd Fellows
Society Notes
Womar
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
West Side Square
Edmeades Bros
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