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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
3
Trade note reports a strong linen sale with 611 units at 8 percent quality and 10 12 percent yard figures. It lists 500 yards of wash goods priced from 15 to 25 cents a yard, with selection from the choice rack.
The Washington Township seeks the return of $75,000 in railroad bonds, filing a formal demand with the proper authorities. The action requests the forfeiture or redemption of the bonds under applicable municipal finance regulations.
The Washington Township council discussed bonds tied to the D C C St L Railway and potential suit if bonds are not returned. A $13,000 fundraising note highlighted the Johnstown Pa flood memorials and the Sweeney sermon praise, with graves in an unidentified cemetery nearby. Local notices include school board deliberations, supplies lists, and community visits from Raleigh area residents.
The S C Traction Line orders rapid progress on the Greensburg extension with a construction train ready and ties shipped. A large force starts laying track next week, concrete work near complete except for the Shelbyville viaduct, and J S Hinton of Summitville handles tie distribution along the line. Fans expect the whistle and bell soon through town.
Royal friends and supporters of THE STAND Aks renew their subscriptions for another year. New subscribers listed include Fred Wolf S B Ketchum Armstrong Barkley Albert Roberts Mrs Robert L Slater F M Fleming C N Armbrister W D Armbrister. Harvest dishes on sale at Robison's. Della Bantz of Memphis guest of the Mob erleys. Ray Hamilton and wife plan an extended westward trip visiting Keller Gold Mines Portland and San Francisco before returning home.
The Decatur County Fair Association held a meeting in the mayoral office Tuesday night selecting department superintendents and adding a saddle horse and pony class. Plans include liberal speed purses totaling 300 dollars for most races and increased premiums for hogs cattle and sheep. The speed ring features days August 15 16 and 17 with purses of 300 dollars 300 dollars and 300 dollars plus additional events. Off icers vow to deliver one of the best fairs in the region for Decatur and neighboring counties.
Mrs. Ida Ong died at her daughter Mrs William Treland’s home in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Her remains were brought to South Park cemetery for burial. She was the widow of the late Dr J B Ong and mother of Mrs Ed Applegate of this city. She and her husband had lived in this city for many years.
A. C. Hill and Wallace Beeson secure the state agency for Leader automobiles and will move headquarters to Indianapolis. They will oversee Martindale Garage on Ohio Street opposite the Federal building. Beeson leaves Bell Telephone Exchange. Hill has shoe trade background and both have recent experience as local Leader agents.
Mrs. Charles Buchanon dies at her Lebanon home after a long illness. Funeral today at two o'clock. Born near Kingston she was nearly sixty nine and a longtime Methdist church member. Survived by husband, one son, one daughter, a brother, and a sister. Miss Jean Rankin to Washington College for summer.
A Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon asked Representative Jim Watson of Indiana to tour the country with him this year. Cannon plans a vigorous effort to elect a Republican House and will travel and speak in close districts with Watson as traveling companion and alternate in addressing crowds. Two years ago Watson accompanied Cannon, who praised him as the best campaigner in the country.
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