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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

2

Death of Mrs. Thomas Kitchin in Decatur county

Obituary notes long life of Sarah L. Boone Kitchin born July 7 1819 in Butler county Ohio. She and husband Thomas Kitchin settled across Decatur county farming at several places before returning to North Broadway Greensburg. Survived by three children Joseph B. Frank B. and Mrs Ainsworth. Funeral held at home with Rev J W Turner officiating and burial at South Park cemetery.

Decatur County Thomas Kitchin North Broadway J. W. Turner Burit South Park Sarah L. Boone Butler County Ohio Thomas Boone Daniel Boone Kentucky College Corner Elihu Thomas C. S. Ainsworth Greensburg Broadway Collins Farm Spring Hill Corbett Boone County Kitchin Charles I. Ainsworth Joseph B Frank B Ainsworth

Public Sale on Farm Near Greensburg Indiana

Will sell at public auction on my farm on Michigan road seven miles northwest of Greensburg on Thursday July 3, 1909 starting at 9 am. Includes Angus cattle two bulls seven heifers cows with calves and bred cows Jersey cow and calf, brood mare in foal, horses, farm implements, furniture, gas pipe and more. Terms new notes for 12 months on sums five dollars and up or cash under five dollars. five percent discount for cash over five hundred ninety dollars. Auctioneers Will R Pleak and A F Eubank. 2612

Michigan Road Greensburg Indiana Adams I. & C. Traction Oliver Gang Belle Fire Clay Nellie Logan Abdallah Virginia Will R. Pleak A. F. Eubank

Maner county trustee fears rats seek guard cats

Frank M. Allison, former township trustee, slept at his Adams township country home when a rat reportedly leaped onto the bed and bit him on the head. He jokes about hiring Maltese or Angora cats as bodyguards but rejects gentler breeds.

Sr. Paul Ind Frank M. Allison Adams Allison

Abe Martin Notes Rainy Idle Times and Local Happenings

The column jokes about rain causing idleness while mentioning Indianapolis chief Metzger and Constable Newt Plum preparing for reelection by handing out two cigars. The piece also notes automobile factories running overtime and likens drivers to the weather impact.

Metzger Indianapolis Newt Plum

Clerks Score High in Greensburg Post Office Test

Chief Clerk S M Bushnell of Cincinnati supervised an ex amination of Greensburg postal clerks William H Davis and Herbert E West on Indiana mail distribution. Davis achieved 99.36 percent accuracy with 21 cards per minute. West 99.11 percent with 19 per minute.

Greensburg S. M. Bushnell Cincinnati Willliam H. Davis Herbert E. West Indiana Mr. West

St Paul Homecoming Plans Preview August Fourth

St Paul citizens prepare for a multi day homecoming on August 3 4 5 and 6 with free attractions balloon ascensions band concerts automobile parades nightly fireworks and active organizers O Hungerford Roy C Kanounce J A Jewett Roy Murphy John L Jackson led by a women's committee headed by Mrs Ollie Kanouse Mrs Cora Hess and Miss Phoebe Phillips.

St. Paul O. Hungerford Roy C. Kanounce J. A. Jewett Roy Murphy John L. Jackson Ollie Kanouse Cora Hess Phoebe Phillips

Indiana Law Reporters Association annual meeting invitation

The Indiana Law Reporters Association will hold its annual session July 19 and 20 at East Side Hotel Lake Manitou Rochester Indiana. It invites stenographers and judges to attend and join, with membership open to those who can write shorthand at 150 words per minute for five consecutive minutes.

Indiana Law Reporters’ Association East Side Lake Manitou Rochester Indiana The Association

Balloon ascent by McClellan Wolfe at Newpoint

McClellan Wolfe of Newpoint plans a balloon ascent tomorrow afternoon from the George Metz lot. The 185 foot balloon, previously flown at the county fair grounds, is advertised across surrounding towns and is expected to attract many spectators.

McClellan Wolfe Newpoint Prof. Wolfe George Metz

Memorial Day Observance by Lone Tree Camp No 7253

The Lone Tree Camp No 7253 Modern Woodmen of America will observe Memorial Day on Sunday in this city. Deceased members include Harry Bateman Marsh Barnes Sam Brazelton Everett Brazelton Allen Davis Will Elder W Hoffmeister Ira Jones Lon Jackson Ollie McCormack Herman Robbins John Stevenson and Ira L Woods.

Lone Tree Woodman of America Harry Bateman Marsh Barnes Sam Brazelton Everett Brazelton Allen Davis Will Q. Elder W. H. Hoffmeister Ira Jones Lon Jackson Ollie McCormack Herman Robbins John Stevenson Ira L. Woods

Epworth League Conventions Set for Greensburg Meeting

The Moores Hill District Epworth Leagues plan their nineteenth annual convention in Greensburg on June 29 and 30. Delegates will join First and Centenary churches for sessions with devotions, sermons, reports, elections, and an address by Rev. W S Bovard.

Epworth Moores Hill District Greensburg W. W. Hoffer W. S Bovard D. D Pres. Moores Hill College Epworth League E. R. Moody

Pretty Centenary church wedding of Arlie Rowe and Frank Gray

Miss Arlie Rowe and Frank W. Gray were married at Centenary M E Church with Rev. J A Browne officiating. Ruth Edwards played, bridesmaids wore pink and yellow silk, reception followed at the bride’s mother on East Washington Street, 75 guests attended, couple honeymooned at French Lick, will reside at 320 East Washington. Out of town guests included Ruth Edwards, Edmond Gray, Mrs Buzzard, and Louise Hyde.

M. E Arlie Rowe Ina Rowe Frank W. Gray J. A. Browne Ruth Edwards Mendelssohn Tranmire Ethel] Watson Ercile Vandament Louis Clark Mildred Owens Miss Vandament Miss Watson East Washington Street Gray French Lick Moores Hill Edmond Gray Chicago Buzzard Toledo Illinois Louise Hyde Rushville

Shafer Harrell Wedding Held Near Letts

Bert A. Shafer and Miss Rena Harrell united in marriage east of Letts at eight o'clock Wednesday night with Rev. Roberts officiating. The bride, a well known county teacher and city graduate, and the groom, formerly of Westport and now in Pierce Colorado, plan to reside in Colorado. The Standard extends congratulations.

Bert A. Shafer Rena Harrell Marsh Harrell Letts Roberts Shafer Westport

Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An old style classified advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a quick cure for diarrhoea. The ad targets moderate means readers and notes the remedy costs 25 cents and is sold by druggists. The piece closes with a rhetorical question about society.

Hardware stores extend evening hours for harvest season

Hardware and Implements announces extended evening hours to serve customers during harvest. From June 28 through July 10, inclusive, stores will stay open longer each evening at MEEK & WOODEN, CORBETT & ROHE.

Meek & Wooden Corbett & Rohe

Bay View Emerges As Grand Michigan Summer City

Bay View in Northern Michigan grows from wilderness to the Wests largest summer city. Cottages crowd the terraces drawing owners from New York to Seattle. The Assembly and Summer University attract prominent figures. new divisions include a Summer School in Household Arts and a Biblic Conference with governors and judges among speakers. Summer meetings run July 12 for five weeks.

Bay View Michigan Lake Michigan New York Seattle Ocean Grove Chautauqua Glenn North Carolina Buchtel Colorado Lindsey Denver J. M. Hall Boston Boulevard Detroit

Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised for Deafness Relief

An advertisement claims deafness results from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Local Social Notes Highlight Hamilton Spencer Ramsay Sawyer

Names P. W. Hamilton W. H. Spencer Mrs Agnes Ramsay Mrs Jeanie Sawyer Miss May Camel Nora B. Winer appear in a social cards section. The brief listing emphasizes these individuals in a community social page.

P. W. Hamilton W. H. Spencer Agnes Ramsay Jeanie Sawyer May Camel Nora B. Winer

Death at I.O.O.F. Home: John D. Pinkston Dies

John D. Pinkston, age sixty six, died at the I.O.O.F. Home Tuesday afternoon after several days illness. The remains were shipped to Chrisney for burial on Wednesday. A closing moral about appearances and embracing honest refusals follows.

John D. Pinkston Chrisney

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