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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1901
Page
8
Luther C Braden proprietor urges readers to write the date opposite their name on the sample to verify payment status. This simple check helps identify current paid status and prompts readers to report any payment errors to the office promptly.
Friday entries detail residents and visitors including Finner and wet seawell, Tom Shaw's binder setup, W O A Smith at home, South Vookoo to Danville, Ubudree’s Day at Bethesda, Elmer Ruddie shipping hogs to Indianapolis, Bessie Nation visiting Milroy, Lulu Pullam visiting Rushville, Mrs Chandler from Sandusky visiting, Mrs Grittan from Green County with her daughter Manday Fishback, Clarence and Rig Touyes from Cincinnati visiting, Thorne a medicine man from Amboy stopping by, Smith Moulton and Id Jackson driving Link Endicott’s old horse all night, festival at Union with good time, I N Seright returning from Illinois, Ed Jackson joining Bre Four as painter, Henry Tonyes and Brooks harvesting strawberries.
Horace Heint reported poor health for Mrs Will Davis amid mixed spring crops. Various locals traveled, hauled lumber, and transacted business in Greensburg and nearby towns. Emery Phipps died by lightning while hoeing, aged eighteen, with funeral services held at Union. The Modern Woodmen held memorials, and several residents helped with painting and events in the community.
In Buchanark Michigan on May 22 a letter from Fannie Williams of Le Roy New York writes that GrainQ has replaced coffee in her home. She notes her mother, a former heavy coffee drinker, now avoids coffee and that they use a package weekly. The child signs as ten years old.
Clarksburg notes show Simp Davis a popular Rushville livery man visiting last Tuesday. Visitors include Dr Beall and wife to the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, Annie Grose and W W Grose family to Metamora, and Clarence Kincaid from Tadicsuap Oly. Linville is slowly recovering from a stab wound by Gard, William J Smith sidelined by rheumatism, and Robert Ray injured in an accidental shooting while working for Mr Norris at New Salem.
Advertisement claims kidney disorder caused by lack of energy backache and general run down condition. Foley's Kidney Cure is promoted to restore strength and vigor by making the kidneys well. Take no substitute. Alexander & Co. mi
A claimed remedy labeled mystic cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It supposedly acts on the system to remove the cause and bring immediate relief. The ad notes the first dose greatly benefits and prices the treatment at 75 cents, sold by Alexander & Co. druggists in Greensburg.
Kingstonians note Miss Alice Peery visiting relatives. Will Blackmore suffers rheumatism. Rev. Adams was ordained Tuesday night. Mr and Mrs Weaver visited son Will and family Sunday. John Adams of Hanover stayed with his brother Tuesday. Ladies' Missionary Society met with Mrs Rankin. Gay Kitchin arrives home from Purdue. Mrs Isabelle Gone of Greensburg visiting daughter Mrs Theo Hamilton. Miss Jean Rankin returns from Indianapolis schools. W I K Stewart and wife and Miss Rose Rankin hosted by Mrs John Rankin. Miss White returns to Kentucky. Mary Rankin and Alice Stewart attend Shelbyville Sunday School convention Tuesday and Wednesday.
Miss Maude Dickens of Parsons Kansas writes she suffered eight years with severe asthma and had frequent life threatening attacks. After using Fo ley's Honey and Tar she reports immediate relief each time. Alexander & Co. ml
Rev Morrow is away for a few days visit. Miss Anna Hodson of Letts stays with her aunt Mrs M A Pardon. Miss Besssie Grant visits relatives in Greensburg. Max Hazelrigg and Clint Adkins of Adamis were seen Sunday in town.
A. Jackson M D of Spring Hill reports Grain-O from Goshenn Genesee Pure Food Co. as a pleasing coffee substitute. Local notes mention picnics, visits, lectures, and community events across Greensburg Geneva and nearby areas amid a drought, celebrations, and a shifting store tenancy with Perry Tooker’s Chicago wedding.
George E. Cary editor of the Guide in Washington Virginia outlines a sprained ankle cure using Chamberlain's Pain Balm after other medicines failed. He reports relief began quickly and a complete cure followed. Sold by Batterton's Drug Store.
Letts residents report business activity and farm news including Clover harvest beginning with large yet weedy crops. Cattle losses, visitations, wind mill work, water system plans, abundant strawberries at $1.50 per bushel, and travels to Sardinia Shelbyville Knights Town and Knights. College graduation honors and road conditions are noted along with church and railway work.
Buceren's Arnica Salve claims to treat ulcers sores fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Grover and Bonner. llyl
Burney residents mention festival plans for Saturday and invite attendance. Elwood Davis and family visited Lora Evans on Sunday. Miss Pearl Berkman of Brewersville visits local friends. Mrs. Daisy McClinton hosts Lula Wolfe for the week. Attendees from here went to Hope commencement last Saturday night. Rev. Sanders missed his Sunday service. Rev. Tansy preached in his place. Frank Shelhorn and family of Downeyville and John Hungate and wife of Shelby County spent Sunday at John Johnson's. Rev. and Mrs. E. C. J. Dickens and Dr. Gephart were in Columbus Monday. Sister Dickens underwent a long-sought arm operation and cannot yet return home for several days.
Dr Kings New Life Pills provide a harmless purge to stimulate the liver and bowels, expel poisonous matter and cleanse the system. They are advertised as a complete cure for constipation and sick headache, priced at 25 cents at Grever Bonner's drug store.
A fragmented ad lists yard wide muslin toom end price and 5c everywhere items. It notes full standard aprons, gingham, brown muslin, lace trims, turkey red table damask at 25c, embroidered pieces, black hose, handkerchiefs, and dimities with loom end prices. The notice warns Monday June 24 is the last day of sale.
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