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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1908

Page

8

Local News Briefs from Jennings County City

Many residents and visitors transact business in the city on Saturday and Monday with names like Mart Hill Jesse C Smith and Mrs Perry Tremain noted. Local events include a teachers examination and evangelistic meetings by Rev J E Fisher. A village funeral occurs for James Critzer and Marsh Blackmore funeral services are planned.

Jesse C. Smith Williamstown Perry S. Tremain Harry Redington Cleveland Ohio James Critzer Waldron Rev. Higgins Middletown Shelbyville Marsh Blackmore David Blackmore Kings Kingston Scoular James M. Adams South Broadway John T. Rankin McCoy’s Station Mr. Rankin John Holman

Courtroom Comedy in a London Boarding House Scene

An elderly landlady testifies in a petty civil dispute over three weeks of board at one pound per week. The lawyer pressurizes with sharp questions while the witness quips and asserts she would not charge the examiner at all, only requiring payment in advance. Source: London Tit-Bits.

London

Peruna Promoted As Cure For La Grippe Epidemic

A citing Peruna as an effective remedy for la grippe or epidemic catarrh, detailing testimonials from Robi L Madison of Cullowhee High School and others who credit Peruna with rapid recovery, reduced after effects, and restored health after grip and related illnesses. Proceedings mention dose guidance during acute stages and continued use for post grip health.

Painter N.C Jackson County Peruna Jennie W. Gilmore White Oak Ind Indiana Reform School For Boys Hartman Victor Patneande Madison St Topeka Kan Knights and Ladies of Security T Barnecott West Aylmer Ontario Chas. E. Wells Delaware Ohio Jane Gift Athens

The Economist Demands Dinner Price From Traveler

A commercial traveler after settling a long account invites the shopkeeper to dine. The trader refuses to go to an inn and asks the traveler to name a dinner price. The economist replies with 4 shillings, claiming he will feel equally satisfied as if he had eaten.

Dundee Advertiser

Penalty on married men with many children teased

A witty exchange notes social penalties for fathers with large broods. One line states such men must support their families. A later quip links impulsive men and black eyes, while a Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls a boy whipped for suspected mischief his father avoided. The Baltimore American joke relates insomnia and a doctor’s sleeping aid.

Miffkins Chicago Daily News Jerry Peebles Chicago Tribune

Advertised Letters and Cards to Be Sent to Dead Letter Office

The list includes Mr. Jones Henry Mucherhude W G Oliver J A Robbins Thomas Smith Cecil Young and others with Mrs Jennie Belsor Mrs Ellen W Whitmore Miss Myrtle Clark and more. These letters and cards will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on March 10th if not claimed. L D Braden P M

Mr. Jones Henry Mucherhude W. G. Oliver J. A. Robbins Thomas Smith Cecil Young Jennie Belsor Ellen W. Whitmore Myrtle Clark Nellie Heustes Isabel Rhein Susan Vanasdal Susan Brown George Fultz Tom West William Jones Eva Elliott Mary Jackson L. D. Braden P. M

Kidney ailment cured by Foley’s Kidney Cure claim

Evansville resident B Spiegel reports years of kidney and bladder pain with weight loss and collapse. After three doctors failed, Foley’s Kidney Cure gave relief with one bottle, and a second bottle led to a complete recovery.

B. Spiegel Virginia Street Evansville Ind Foley J. H. Batterton

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Mart Hill Waynesburg Thomas Shaw Westport John Lugenbell Indianapolis Catherine McManus Augustus Fisse Fowler Robert Whiteman Malinda Luke Baltic, Ohio C.A. McCormack Lane Kirby Eben J. Tucker Near Millhousen Jennings County Ernest Clark THE Standard West End Supt. Mendenhall Clara Littell Clay Landrum Anderson Main Streets Skeen Charles Morrison Carr Joseph Drake Ed Donnell David H. Rogers Walter Redelman Slabtown Ben Voiies Business College W. F. Qualls Independent Telephone Co Argos Indiana Francis A. Myers J. H. Bobbitt Edna Barclay Josephine Bobbitt St. Vincent Hospital P. L. Doles Town Leel Sample Hopkins J. E. Fisher M. E Brookville W. G. Clinton Bro. Fisher Greensburg James Tarplee Rushville Edith Stearn Cadiz Ed Woodward W. L. White Parsons’ Undertaking House C. B. Sylvester Nellie McCune Frank Raver Oldenburg Grover Browning F. R. Christman Lucy Garver Bessie Arbuckle Sardinia J. T Jock) Alexander St. Louis Missouri Meyer Bros. Drug Co Joseph D. Phillips Laura M. Trisler Rev. Morrow North Chesley Boicourt Sandcreek John E. Boicourt W. North Street Jerry Walker Connersvile Mattie Hawkins Peru Harry Nyce Presbyterian Church Dr. Little Wabash J. H Batterton Scott Baltimore American Offic North Side Square Greensburg, Ind Robert J. Russell W. Q. Elder East Side B. F. Bennett T. E. Davidson Bennett & Davidson Attorneys At Law Sweinblock Hugh Wickens John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn Dowden Block J. K. Ewine Frank Hamilton Ewing & Hamilton Freeman Block Indian K.P Hamilton Notary Public J. F. Goddard J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig Little Block Square Citizens National Bank James B. Lathrop S. P. Minear Charles W Woodward Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction CO Maitland Express Mailand Express St. Louis Express Chicago Mail Knickerbocker White City St. Louis Mail. CO Umbus Branci Arriv Lop W.& M. Branch Weer PVE Sence Ceeye GS Bom Mos Manily Third National Bank Eensburg Charles Zoller Morgan L. Miers Walter W. Bonner Louis Zoller J. E. Robbins Louis Willey Jank R. Robbins W. W. Bonner General Ranking Business
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