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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1901

Page

2

Luther D Braden Borrox Terms Notice

One year in the county and one year out of the county terms for Luther D Braden. If not paid in advance, amount due is $1.80. Published in the Greensburg Standard.

Democratic party’s costly Philippines scheme criticized

The Columbus Republican condemns the party’s prolonged misinvestment in the Philippine campaign, arguing the plan to enlarge the army there was ill advised and wasteful.

Democratic Party Philippines Columbus Republican

Democratic Platform Quote Sparks Partisan Debate

The passage parodies party rhetoric by asserting Democrats lack principles and oppose Republican measures. Attributed to Frank L. of the Republican side, the quip frames a sharp partisan jab during the era's political discourse.

Frank&iin Republican

Cuban release frees Muncie man C F W Neely

Saturday C F W Neely was freed from prison at Havana by Cuban authorities. He says he does not care to return to Muncie but prefers to stay in Cuba and redeem his lost good name.

C. F. W. Neely Havana Muncie Cuba

Army Reduction Hopes To Ease Imperialist Pressures

The Worthington Times reports that trimming the army to 60 000 men is hoped to calm fears that imperialists would not allow enlistment to fall below the legal maximum and create nervous tensions.

Worthington Times

Republican Party Praised as United Government Force

The Shelbyville Republican hails the Republican Party as a masterly and persevering force that has accomplished more for humanity than all other parties combined and asserts its mission remains unfinished.

Republican Party Shelbyville

Platform of Indiana Republicans Endures Calls

The Indiana Republicans present a durable platform listing strong policies. The document invites supporters to stand by its tenets with confidence in both conscience and public verdict.

Indiana

John W Kern’s Speech Kit for All Occasions

The Muncie Times notes Hon. John W Kern can tailor speeches to fit any occasion. He carries ready lines for a gold standard meeting and a Bryan campaign, and now provides a variant without Bryan for party needs.

John W. Kern John W Bryan Muncie

Bryan fortune refutes claim of poverty in six years

In 1896 supporters said Bryan was poor. Within six years Bryan had accumulated a fortune, not implying dishonesty, but proving that fortunes can be made honestly in a short time, as noted by Greenfield.

Bryan Greenfield Republican

Democratic county clerk race heats up with two rival contenders

A contest for the Democratic county clerk nomination pits Councilman Dave Biddinger against rival Charles Zoller Jr. Both enjoy backing from leading party figures as delegates prepare to convene under Porter and Glidewell amid a tense campaign with taunts and high expectations.

Clerk Dave Biddinger Charles Zoller, Jr Mugwump Porter Glidewell

Indiana Lit Rise Noted Against New England

A Hoosier author highlights Indiana’s growing literary prominence as the Boston Globe acknowledges the shift. Indiana produced four of the nation’s top selling books last year among fourteen. The piece also contrasts state newspaper counts with 869 Indiana papers and 152 dailies versus Massachusetts 708 papers and 76 dailies.

Indiana Massachusets Boston Globe Harrison Wallace Riley Thompson Tarkington Massachusetts

Tragic Sardinia playgun death shocks community

Morris Whalen aged six and Lowell Hubbard ten were playing at the Hubbard home near Sardinia when a gun discharged. Hubbard’s shot struck Whalen in the chest, killing him instantly. Both mothers were away shopping. funeral held Tuesday, Reverend F B Ward, Weeley cemetery.

Morris Whalen Ed Whalen Sardinia Lowell Hubbard William Hubbard Hubbard North Vernon Mr. Hubbard Whalen Parente Tittle F. B. Ward Weeley Cemetery

History of the 68th Indiana Infantry

A note thanks Capt J H Mauzy for a 212 page history of the 68th Indiana Infantry by Capt Edwin W High of Metamora 1887. Mauzy printed at his expense a concise sketch with statistics and recollections from company D. High’s 416 page work, under Col R L Leeson patronage, includes portraits views and maps.

J. H. Mauzy 68Th Indiana Infantry Edwin W. High Metamera

Superintendent Geeting Weds in Scipio Union

Superintendent Geeting and Mrs Florence Whitcomb were married in Scipio on Wednesday. Prof Geeting just completed his first year as city schools superintendent and the couple will visit Cleveland before returning home on North Michigan Avenue.

David M. Geeting Scipio Florence Whitcomb Mrs. Geeting

Strong Man Nominated in Fourth District Senate Fight

Bartholomew and Decatur counties form a close Fourth district race. W. W. Lambert of Columbus will not return. Marshall E Newhouse of Greensburg is the Republican nominee expected to mount a strong challenge. The district gave Lambert a seventy nine vote majority two years ago.

Bartholomew County Decatur County W. W. Lambert Columbus Senate Lambert Marshall E Newhouse Greensburg Indianapolis Journal

Epworth League Meeting Programs at Centenary

The Epworth League Literary Department presented a Tuesday program led by Miss Martha Hickman on the subject Longfellow. Readings and recitations included Miss Fay Flowers and Miss Carrie Straisinger, with solos by Mrs. Wilson and Miss Elia Walker.

Epworth League of Centenary Martha Hickman Longfellow Fay Flowers Mrs. Wilson Angie Willey Elia Walker

Elevator Rebuilt to Handle Your Wheat Quickly

Notice from J. M. Hornung offering immediate wheat handling at his rebuilt elevator. He states he will pay the highest market price.

Wallpaper remnants offered by Alexander & Co at low price

Describes desirable patterns in wallpaper and invites customers to view remnants. Mentions matching rooms and a very small price from Alexander & Co.

Alexander & Co

Parted by Trifles in Matrimony's Wrecked Voyages

A London Tit-Bits item reflects on marriages undone by minor quarrels and trivial faults. Tales include a red parasol causing a honeymoon wreck, a pronunciation dispute ending in separation, snoring driving a wife to leave, a jealous husband seeking a letter, and other odd misfortunes.

Douglas Jerrold Barber London

Bowker Fertilizer Co. canvasses Decatur county area

James A. Meek of Sandusky Indiana announces his role as Bowker Fertilizer Co. local agent. He touts the company as a large independent manufacturer with factories in Boston New Jersey New York and Cincinnati. He guarantees quality value and quick shipments direct to rail. Meek plans thorough canvassing of Decatur county and promises personal outreach.

Bowker Fertilizer Co Boston New Jersey New York Cincinnati Deccatur County James A. Meek Sandusky, Ind

Fire in Seitz House Attic Quickly Brought Under Control

A fire broke out in the attic of the Seitz House Monday at one o'clock. Firemen arrived promptly and confined the blaze before major damage. The cause is believed to be mice igniting matches stored in goods above. Damage was slight.

Seitz

Doings In Court Summary

The court upheld the Cur tis McCoy appeal record. Tremain v Spear jurors were discharged after twenty hours. State v Dan Camden received thirty days. Williams and Johnson jewelry theft hearing to follow. Ford v Ford divorce set for tomorrow.

Curtis McCoy Hord Dan Camden Williams and Johnson C. H. Thomson & Cos Ford Vs. Ford

Dead Letter List Names Several Missing Recipients

The list includes Mr. Richter Geo Smith Esq A J Seale Wm T Lamasters A L Schmuidlap Ben Barmel Frank McGovern Frank Parson Ed Williams M C James Will Jones J F Hill J W Reedy Geo Hindman T Price and multiple Misses and Mrs with Mary Lawrence Ella Kaiser Catherine Taylor Lizzie Steinger.

Mr. Richter Geo. Smith A. J Seale Wm. T. Lamasters A. L. Schmuidlap Ben Barmel Frank McGovern Frank Parson Ed Williams M. C. James Will Jones J. F. Hill J. W. Reedy Geo. Hindman T. Price M. B. Grant L. Roberts Mary Lawrence Ella Kaiser Catherine Taylor Lizzie Steinger

Teachers Licensed After Examination Round

The following applicants were successful in the latest teachers license examination. L. A. Harding Newpoint J. C. Francis City Rose Simmonds Letts Lillie Barclay Newpoint Gertrude Walker City Candace Roberts City Grace Stotsenburg St. Omer Viola Palmerton St. Omer Hattie Demaree Newpoint Maude Connelly City

L. A. Harding Newpoint J.C. Francis Rose Simmonds Letts Lillie Barclay Gertrude Walker Candace Roberts Grace Stotsenburg St. Omer Viola Palmerton Hattie Demaree Maude Connelly

State Life of Indianapolis Life Insurance Ad

An Indianapolis based policy appeal claims the state life offers better dividends and legal protections, urging Indiana residents to sign a coupon and mail to J. E. Caskey in Greensburg to switch life insurance. The notice promotes keeping premiums in Indiana and emphasizes strong laws protecting policyholders.

Indianapolis Indiana J. E. Caskey Greensburg Ind

Mailbox recommendations for rural routes announced

Clyde A. Stagg invites patrons of the New Rural Routes to await his visit when he will present the best mail boxes approved by the Postmaster General. Prices will be reasonable and buyers should wait to purchase until he can inspect them.

Clyde A. Stagg

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Greensburg Standard Greensburg, Indiana Luther D.braden Borrox Geeting Weds Epworth Miss Carrie Straisinger J. M. Hornung Seitz House Perre R. C. Shoffner Draper & Clark’s Cassell & Co Draper & Clark, Florists Grover & Bonner Se Parsons K. of P North Broadway
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