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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription terms set by editor Luther D. Braden and associate editor Woah T. Rogers. One year in the county and one year out of the county are options. Price shown is 1.50 if not paid in advance.
Dr Joseph F Turrs, who served thirty years as president of Wabash College, died at Crawfordsville on Saturday at age 73. He had lived in retirement since 1892.
Col. Fred Grant states the Philippines can sustain a population three times larger and do so more effectively as the country develops, asserting capacity and improved conditions with advancing development.
D M Geeting editor of the School Journal warns that by year end Indiana public schools will owe about $1,000,000 due to a minimum teacher wage scale. The amount will require borrowing to meet payroll.
The Madison Chautauqua Assembly will be held at Beech Grove Park near Madison from July 4 to 14. The program lists Morat Halstead Rev Anna Shaw William J Bryan Dr John L Brandt and Dr John P D John, indicating high merit. For program and further information address G C Meneley manager Madison Ind.
A Richmond girl received 500 dollars from a steamboat company after objecting to a paragraph that named a boat after her without consent. The text claimed the Mattie Marshall would serve as mail carrier and “poke her pretty nose in the river business.”
North Vernon authorities captured Marion Stewart and Carrie Gabbleman who had eloped from Osgood. Stewart was arrested and driven back to Osgood after resisting. the girl expressed happiness about returning home and claimed she would not wed again. Stewart, twice her age, fought and needed handcuffs.
A southern test has begun at Indianapolis to assess the constitutionality of the 1899 legislature's law that exempts mortgaged property valued at $700 from taxation. Opponents argue the exemption violates the constitutional clause prohibiting property tax exemptions except for educational scientific musical religious or charitable uses.
In a circular to township trustees Governor Durbin calls for strict dog law enforcement. Delinquent canine tax payers after June 1 face $12 fines in justices' courts, with jail time if unpaid. The likely number of delinquents statewide is about 7,000.
Dispatch from Indianapolis Bays that Newcastle hosts the center of Indiana politics where Bundy House circle, including Charles Hernly Eugene H Bund and Thos B Millikan, drives state chatter. They back Millikan for treasurer, Ogburn noting Henry county’s solid Republican record and Millikan’s strong district support.
The New Albany cemetery spans 614 acres bought in 1863 and served as a major Civil War hospital hub. During the rebellion eleven rooms and schoolhouses housed wounded soldiers, with nearly 2,900 Union interments and 2,200 identified. A sandstone wall surrounds the site, with a flagstaff bearing daily.
In a late interview William Jennings Bryan warns that present prosperity is fleeting and life uncertain. He cites amusing delusions such as five cent hogs and twenty-five cent wool as comforting myths that keep the public hopeful while facing economic realities.
Total taxables stand at about 10,985,365 for Decatur County with 163,280 and 50,750 in separate categories, a net gain of 112,530 over last year. The forthcoming valuation of railroads telegraph gas and telephone companies adds roughly 1.25 million. Additional improvements valued at 39,817 include 21,720 in the city and 4,450 in Adams township.
An Iowa City area editor received a request to publish a harsh article roasting a local citizen. The editor wrote it without signing the author’s name, but the citizen objected to credit fearing a neighborhood feud. The editor declined to publish under uncredited blame, leaving the man offended and the owner unsatisfied.
In a Decatur Journal column, Harry Daniela lampoons failings of public figures and professionals. He compares editors, editors, teachers, farmers, lawyers, and gamblers to harsher roles, urging integrity and practical labor over vanity and hypocrisy.
Greensburg Lodge 148 K of P held a memorial afternoon with a procession to South Park cemetery. Grand Chancellor Daniel E. Storms spoke praising remembrance of dead knights and urging Christian living, noting Indiana’s 44 000 Knights aiding Galveston relief, the largest state contribution besides Illinois.
A nostalgic portrait of a rural creekside swimming spot at the back pasture. Describes the warming water, birds singing, cows drinking, and boys shedding clothes to swim as evening chores approach. A quiet reflection on nature and childhood summer rituals.
Alexander notes that a price may seem low yet be an overcharge if quality is lacking. The wallpaper sale promises half the former prices, inviting customers to judge value as the season ends.
The Rev B L McElroy of Columbus Broad Street Methodist Church likens the modern newspaper to the conscience of the people, calling it the New Testament of modern times. He says the press preaches in print and between the lines the era’s conscience and ideals.
The best time to answer a letter is while its spell remains strong before interest fades. Regular home letters sustain love and prompt reflection, and short replies help avoid hurt when families suffer shaky or careless communication. The note laments delays, recalling longing for timely missives from young Jean or Molly.
The story recalls a Yankee who sought an audience with Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. Officials cited no appointment. He insisted his business mattered and proposed a throne bed that is a throne by day and a bed by night, challenging etiquette rules.
A Yale educated man from a Congregationalist background marries a New York woman raised Roman Catholic with Ethical Culture ties. Five priests refused to wed them. the couple marry in an Episcopalian rite at a Presbyterian chapel with a Roman Catholic brother and a Congregational sister as witnesses and a Jewess as the other witness.
Ira Tanner born November 26 1841 died May 28 1901 aged 59 years 6 months 2 days. Civil War soldier enlisted August 20 1861 in company D 7th Indiana Volunteers served 3 years 7 1 2 months. Captured at Weldon Railroad near Petersburg paroled Wilmington NC discharged April 13 1868. He married Lucretia Markland November 26 1865 and had Morton and Bravel. He joined Liberty Baptist then Mount Maria Baptist. not a member at death. He suffered weeks before death saying he trusted God. Survived by three brothers four sisters two grandchildren. May the merciful Lord comfort the bereaved. J. F.H.
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