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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard dated Friday June 19 1908 records Luther D Braden terms connected to county affairs. It lists pricing for single copies at 1.00 dollars and a higher rate of 1.25 for non prepaid issues.
A Shelbyville Morning News account outlines the origin of a historic highway linking Lake Michigan to the Ohio River. It details treaty agreements in 1826 with Native tribes, land grants, and a 264 mile route from Trail Creek to Madison, funded by state aid and later managed by locals. The piece notes names Cass and Tipton tied to places and individuals.
Shelbyville News reports an unprecedented influx of 41 hobos on a night freight bound for Indianapolis last Friday. Rail officials tried to eject them at three stops before the bridge, but the tramps hid on top and between cars. The following night 27 more were observed, with trains each night carrying similar crowds and the week’s total rising.
James E. Watson the Republican nominee for governor spoke in Spencer endorsing county local option as central to his campaign. He pledged to use full executive power to enforce temperance measures after enactment, making his stance clear and unambiguous.
Post office authorities warn newspapers to stop publishing raffles guess ing contests or any proposition hinting at lottery. Officials say strict enforcement will withdraw papers from the mails for violations. The government treats selling chances on a quilt as a lottery as with the Louisiana concern.
Major C A Paqueth of the Big Four consented to donate 20000 yards of gravel and transport to Lawrenceburg for levee work. The value is about 15000 dollars. Contractor Thomas J McKim secured the donation through government contract efforts. The railroad also provides work trains and a steam shovel free of charge to assist the levee project.
Ever since the Perry Rul family near Dehi Indiana welcomed triplets the home has hosted hundreds of visitors traveling far to view what is called the finest triplets in the state. At birth the three weighed twenty five and a half pounds together six months later they total fifty nine and a half pounds James and Whitcomb each weighed twenty pounds while Riley weighs nineteen and nine half pounds. The trio is named after Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley.
Mary Suttles widow of Wyat Suttles is awarded a back pension over 800 dollars plus 12 dollars monthly widow benefit. Uncle Daniel Davis credited for gathering evidence and securing the claim, with the family in needy circumstances since the death.
Mr and Mrs Preston Swazey and Scott and Clarence Hancock of Shelbyville with Misses Blanche Evans and Mary Moors of Indianapolis were rowing on the Blue River when a current capsized their boat. The men dragged the women to safety using a large wire stretched across the river.
Dr J B Kinsinger anosteopathic physician promotes relief for many ailments that old methods fail to treat. He claims training from the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri and offers free consultation. Office in Hamilton Block Greensburg Indiana with hours 9:60 to 4:00 on Tuesdays and Saturdays and phone 433.
Miss Clara Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Russell hosted a pleasant Saturday afternoon program featuring Responses from the Life of Handel Harmonious Blacksmith and Handel Miss Hitchell among the items.
Frank P. Sargent, a prominent labor leader and former head of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, endorses Jim Watson describing him as an indefatigable labor ally who has consistently supported laws benefiting workers and would stand with labor on any subject.
Caleb Powers, twice condemned to death for complicity in Governor Goebel’s assassination, has been pardoned after years in Georgetown Kentucky jail. About five thousand people gathered at his home to celebrate freedom amid widespread telegrams from across the nation. Democrats statewide express hope the Goebel controversy may end with the pardon.
The Kingston Y. U. C. Club held its annual outing with 16 members and guests H. E. Booner P. L. Coles and Arthur Donnell. They traveled in coby Smiths auto truck via Andersonville Laurel Yellow stone Bank camp Brookville Connersville Rushville Richland Clarksburg, totaling 103 miles at about twelve miles per hour and enjoying the scenery.
Lone Tree Camp 7253 M W A will hold its annual memorial service on Sunday June 21. Activities will take place in this city and at Union Cemetery as members rest in both locations. Neighbor C F Northern will lead ceremonies here and is urged to ensure a large turnout.
Charlie Thomas the handsome gray horse once owned by J W Rhodes of this city is regarded as one of the world’s heaviest staked trotters. The Decatur county horse is entered in races with stakes totaling 99000, including four at 10000, one at 9000, and one at 50000.
Memorial services were held for church members who died between 1907 and 1908 including A. P. Bone James Leggitt G W Byers Willis Elder D R VanBuskirk Miranda Cobb John H Braden J N Wallingford and Allen Davis Their remains were brought to South Park cemetery in Lawrenceburg and honored by the Christian church with tributes from L D Braden John W Rhodes Judge J K Ewing C F Northern and Rev W G Johnston The service focused on joyful memories of lives well lived.
An expert inspection of Armour Fertilizer Works goods finds well cured stock with most piles milled or stored. Phosphate goods are in prime mechanical condition and shipments this fall are on hand and expected to be in fine condition. Ewine & McKee invite orders with assurances of perfect goods and satisfactory prices.
Thomas Russell a highly respected city resident died Sunday night at his West Main street home after a ten day illness. He was fifty four, born in North Bend Ohio and moved to the city as a young man. Survived by wife Lena Warner and nine children five sons two daughters including Mrs Will Fiscus and Myrtle. Funeral at home Wednesday under I O R M auspices with Rev A L Bennett, burial in Sandcreek cemetery.
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing bleeding piles twenty years ago. The ad promotes the salve as healing sores boils burns wounds and cuts quickly and lists 25 cents at F M Henry & Co.'s drug store.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recounts years of severe lung hemorrhages before benefiting from Foley’s Honey and Tar. He praises the remedy for stopping coughs, restoring lung health, and preventing serious cold complications, urging others to avoid substitutes.
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