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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
4
A fragmented notice warns on overdue accounts and requests prompt remittance by money order or bank draft. It mentions July 5 as a holiday and urges citizens to prepare for Independence Day. The piece notes seven blind tigers remain in Greenaburg and references local enforcement and weather alerts to wireless stations near Illiopolis, Illinois.
Farmers report a straw fallen crop in Decatur County as the wheat harvest proceeds. Local estimates indicate yields will be about one third below normal due to the poor condition of the grain and weather effects.
Compliment to American protection notes that crews on ships flying the American flag recently demanded wage increases from 40 to 50 percent. John M. Debaun, former Democratic assessor in Hendricks township, Shelby county, says he will join the Republican Party, citing weariness with Democratic prosperity.
The article criticizes the Democratic press for claiming prosperity under President Wilson, likening their rhetoric to that used for McKinley in 1896 and suggesting it produces a uneasy feeling.
On May 7 in Maui, Hawaii, Uncle Joe marked his seventy-ninth birthday with a rousing speech showing his old-time vigor. A gold-mounted cigar case was presented to him and was well received.
Fragmented OCR text reflects praise for Wilson era unity and public support, mentioning indictment of Mayor Tom Taggart and party crossovers amid a national mood of restraint and enlightenment. The garbled lines imply a heated political moment with calls for punishment and party alignment.
A damaged fragment notes both sides will have lost much blood and treasure that cannot be replaced, suggesting a costly, unresolved conflict. No clear names or events are provided.
Reflections from a bygone era estimate hundreds of men once guilty of buying and selling votes in the county. Public sentiment has shifted rapidly against the practice and the speaker notes it has nearly disappeared here.
The note questions timing of Donn Roberts indictment in Marion County and suggests waiting until after his Leavenworth sentence. It implies judgment about prosecutorial timing and punishment.
Bert P. Southard, local American Express Co. agent from Union City, is transferred to Kokomo with Roy Weat taking his Greensburg post. The move comes with a salary increase and promotion. Southard and his wife are honored by Greensburg friends on his upcoming thirty second birthday and his Bible school leadership. Mrs. Southard and children depart today.
Mrs. Nannie Hazelrigg Gray forwards a Dallas News account of Dr. J. H. Riley an uncle of James Whitcomb Riley dying in Denton Texas at a claimed age of 162. The Confederate veteran knew John Wilkes Booth and alleged Lincoln assassination motives. He reportedly said Booth sought Lincoln release for a rebel spy. Lincoln allegedly promised but did not release him. Riley claimed Booth’s theory anger over the later killing. He was a ninety year member of the Christian church.
Mr. and Mrs. Stockinger and Miss Phoebe Phillips left for Indianapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. Embry. They will then go to Bay View Michigan for the summer where Stockinger will run a hotel and later enter Columbia University for specialized study. He previously taught at St Paul and was principal of Union City High School for two years.
A reader recalls suffering indigestion and constipation for years before trying Chamberlains Tablets. After five years of use they report relief, noting the remedy helped end ongoing discomfort.
Anderson figure Paul P. Haynes resigns as Progressive state committee secretary after Toner withdrawal and states his transfer of effort to the Republican party. He argues nationalism and protection align with Progressive principles and predicts Republicans can become the nation’s progressive party with backers from 1912 to 1914 onward.
Decatur Lodge No. 103 I C O BF held its annual memorial on Sunday afternoon. Members marched to South Park cemetery and gathered near the shelter house for an address by Rev. Fred Z. Burkette of Van Wert Ohio. After the address the rites at Joseph Drake’s grave were conducted by B F Martin with L F Roszell assisting and W C Ehrhardt presiding.
The deceased was the widow of Henry Steinning, a county commissioner about thirty years ago. A devout Baptist, she was highly respected in the community. Survived by son Rev. L O. Steinning of Indianapolis and three daughters Mrs. Frank Hodson of Letts, Mrs. Emma Scott of Seymour, and Mrs. Blanche Hirshberg of Georgia. Another daughter Mrs. Junia Gilchrist had died last year. Funeral held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Baptist church with Rev. W. C. Marshall officiating.
The Journal of the American Medical Association compiles a yearly table showing steady progress of safe and sane ideas in Fourth of July celebrations over time. The data highlight shifts in public attitudes and practices that reduce risk during festivities.
S N Galloway of Stewart South Carolina reports complete relief from colic and diarrhoea after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to friends and notes it is sold by all dealers.
Kirby Bros funeral directors announce a lady attendant position, contact at phone number 1103 for applications and inquiries.
Get rid of rheumatism now with Chamberlain's Liniment. W A Lockhard of Homer City New York reports severe pains in arms and shoulders last spring were relieved after the first application and one bottle fully cured. Sold by all dealers.
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