Local Tax Notice From The Greensburg Standard
A terse county tax notice appears in The Greensburg Standard listing terms for in county and out of county payments. It warns that amounts not prepaid will incur a 1.50 charge.
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
Letter to the Editor Encourages Reader Replies
The Indianapolis Sun presents a view that newspapers, like the Times, amplify ideas and news. Readers are urged to send short, pointed letters in any mood or form, with the editor promising impartial consideration. The piece encourages public exchange and replies to editor views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Sun
London Times
The
Times
Noblesville Ledger
Connersville Beaten At Last In 14 Inning Classic
Greensburg defeats Connersville in a dramatic 14 inning showdown to settle the Southeastern Indiana baseball title. crowd reaches 1,750 as Greenburg pitcher George Feye exits with an injury in the eighth. Willinger drives in the decisive run with a two base hit to cap a 6 to 3 victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Connersville
Indiana
Mercury
George Feye
Feye
Sttig
Bunche
Willinger
Greensburgers
Death of Joseph A Wynn a Decatur county farmer
Joseph A Wynn longtime Decatur county farmer and community leader died at his North street home at 5:30 Monday after four years of declining health and a year of nervous weakness He was born January 10 1826 in Brookville married Rebecca Shirk in 1852 fostered several children and lived on farms near Grammer Decatur county Westover Adams and finally Decatur city Burial was in South Park cemetery with funeral services at the Baptist church led by Rev John Beritage and Rev J B Lathrop Mrs Wynn is 75 and survives with a sister Elizabeth Childers of Scipio Warder W Hamilton longtime friend spoke of their bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. Wynn
Decatur County
North Street
Mr. Wynn
Brookville
Rebecca Shirk
Grammer
Bartholomew County
Westover
Adams
Henry Hodges
Mary Shirk Cassell
Lizzie Shirk Shhriver
Mary Ross
Samuel Shirk
W. Hamilton
Wynn
Elizabeth Childers
Scipio
John Beritage
The
Baptist Church
J. B. Lathrop
South Park Cemetery
Greensburg Aims For Championship Clincher at Connersville
Ittig and Hunche limited Feye to two hits in seven innings while Goar issued five walks and contributed two hits. Feye also collected a three bagger in the seventh, driving in two runs. Greensburg heads to Connersville next Sunday with Jimmie Falls pitching, hoping a win settles the title race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ittig
Hunche
Feye
Goar
Greensburg
Connersville
Jimmie
Former Greensburg Minister Writes To Decatur County
Rev R A Bartlett pastor of First Presbyterian in Peabody Kansas says Decatur county readers still value The Standard weekly visits and staying informed about passing events in Greensburg and Decatur county He notes many have passed to the Great Beyond since leaving Greensburg and urges right aims and purposes while living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Bartlett
First Presbyterian Church
Peabody
Kan
Bro. Bartlett
Decatur County
Greensburg
Jackson Township Commencement Exercises at Alert
A large audience gathered Saturday night for commencement exercises. The program included invocations music student readings and dramatic selections. First prize went to Ray Irwin second to Manatee Cupp and third to Cleo Parker with first honors chosen to represent the township in the county contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alert
Ethel Clayton
Blanche McLain
Edda Owen
Manatee Cupp
Jack Tar
Grace Cooper
John Sater
Cleo Parker
Estella Coffey
David Harum
Luella Carr
Ray Irwin
George Kelly
Ida Young
More Electric Line Talk Between Shelbyville and Here
Enos Porter of Shelbyville visited Monday and Tuesday to push a fifty year electric traction franchise. The city council, after special sessions, voted six to two not to grant it unless a proven capable backer could build the line. Madison capitalists, with Hon. Charles L. Henry, estimate the line to Madison at 893267 dollars with Greensburg and Madison aid totaling 200000 dollars to sell bonds. Greensburg interest may involve talks with Mr Henry. A Greensburg conference with Mayor Thomson and city officials followed a telephone talk with Henry. outcome not known at press time, but prospects look favorable beyond talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Porter
Shelbyville
Porter
Madison
Charles L. Henry
Indianapolis
Greensburg
Here
Charles Zoller, Jr
Henry
William Vandever Dies at 70 in Layton's Mill Area
William Vandever died at his home near Layton's Mill Monday evening at seventy years old. He was an old soldier and a good citizen. He leaves a widow and nine children. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vandever
Layton’s Mill
Vandever
Pain Balm Marketed For Common Ailments At Battertons
Three common ailments sprained ankle stiff neck and lame shoulder are highlighted as especially relieved by Chamberlains Pain Balm. The ad promises saved time money and pain when applied promptly and notes Battertons drug store as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Batterton’s
Washing Flannels To Preserve Wool Fiber In Washing
The guide warns against boiling wool and soaking flannels, notes that wetting causes shrinkage, and advises gentle handling. Use four ounces of pure soap per gallon, dissolve in hot water, cool before adding flannels, then rinse and squeeze gently. Dry quickly away from heat and sun.
Culinary Lore Tips For Kitchen Prep And Flavors
Practical kitchen advice on preserving oil quality by storage in a dark corner. Techniques include heating knives in hot water to cut bread, mashing potatoes with hot milk to avoid sogginess, rinsing saucepans in cold water before using milk, and soaking celery in cold water or on ice for an hour to ensure crisp texture.
Hair Treatment Mixture Instructions for Scalp Care
Castor oil one dram hydrochlo rate of quinine half a dram tincture of cantharides one dram alcohol two ounces rose water to fill up to four ounces. Shake before rubbing into the roots of the hair every other evening. Part the hair and rub into the parting with a small square of linen. Make a second parting three four orths inch from the first and rub into that and so on until the entire scalp has been treated.
Glycerin As A Quick Aid For Indigestion
Glycerin is presented as a valuable remedy for indigestion with a potential cure in days or a fortnight. A teaspoon of pure glycerin mixed with water is taken after meals, and dietary discretion is advised to avoid folly in health.
Chicken Broth For an Invalid
Remove skin and fat from half a young fowl and cut into pieces. Place in a stewpan with one quart of water and bring slowly to boiling. Skim, then simmer on a gentle heat for three hours. Strain and season with salt to taste.
Boiling Times for Various Meats in 19th Century Guide
A concise timetable lists boiling durations per pound for several meats. Mutton and turkey and chicken are 15 minutes per pound, potted beef 30 to 35 minutes, corned beef 30 minutes, ham 18 to 20 minutes, fowl 20 to 30 minutes.
Dusting with damp cloth for best dust removal
A guidance note advises using a slightly damp cloth to gather dust more effectively than a dry one. It warns against this method for black polished furniture as dampness often causes a smeared appearance.
Preventive Note on Laundry Hygiene for Disease Spread
A common cause for the spread of disease is invalids bedclothing washed with the general laundry. It should always be dipped in a disinfectant before being sent to the laundry.
Simple lemon purifier with currant and sage
A recipe states the simplest blood purifier uses a sliced lemon two tablespoonfuls of black currant preserve and ten red sage leaves to a quart of boiling water. Sweeten to taste and it is not disagreeable.
Fresh Meat Explains Preservation Method
Fresh meat begins to sour if kept indoors but may regain freshness if left outdoors overnight as suggested by traditional preservation guidance.
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