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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
The west end building has seven outward opening exits kept unlocked during school hours and weekly fire drills. A state inspector approved the addition and two new complete fire escapes were added. The east building is likewise equipped with outward doors and multiple safety measures for children.
The Hope Journal reports the new K P Lodge opera house in Greensburg a model theatre with 900 seats and one of Indiana's largest stages. Opening night is March 25 featuring The Girl Question with advance sales over 7000 dollars and seats priced from 5 to 50 dollars.
A local note urges homeowners to plan ahead as Batterton offers early savings on wallpapering services. The shop warns the busy season will start soon, encouraging customers to schedule soon to avoid delays.
A reflective line asserts that true worth lies in the giver's self and sacrifice rather than the gift's material value, framing generosity as a test of character and intention.
Mrs. Mary Gertrude Bowman died at her daughter in law's home near Enochsburg on Wednesday of last week at age 102. Born in Hanover Germany December 25 1806 she came to the United States in 1841 with her first husband Henry Theising. After his death she married Mr Bowman in 1855 who also preceded her. Survived by one daughter Mrs Fuchman of Shelbyville and thirty seven grandchildren including Chris Bowman living east of the city. Funeral was at Knochsburg Catholic church Friday at nine a m with burial there.
Will R Pleak former DeKalb county state legislator and Adams township Republican presiding officer announced he will relocate to Virginia within a year for health reasons He owns a top farm two miles northwest of Adams and is described as well educated and influential The St Paul Telegram notes his possible last convention in the state and the convention mood shifted with the news
The last will and testament of George Tarplee is offered for probate. He leaves 100 acres to Josephine Tarplee with conditions of payments to John T. Tarplee and Mrs. Cordelia Roche. John T. Tarplee receives 100 acres valued at 36 000. Mrs. Cordelia Roche 106 acres valued at 7 950. Edwin Tarplee 160 acres valued at 9 600 with payments to other heirs. A monument for his grave is set at 200. The residue goes to his widow who has died since the will. property reverts to other heirs pro rata.
Mrs. F. O. Hillis returned from Indianapolis with son Loren who underwent surgery at Deaconess Hospital. A nurse oversees his care and he is improving though months of recovery are expected. Dr. Kolmer believes Loren will recover fully and become a normal child.
Mrs. Donald Sleeth through administrator E H Chadwick of the late Donald Sleeth received a 2000 judgment in circuit court. The Acton wreck settlement covers death damages and costs, aiming to prevent future litigation as J and C settled with other injured parties and no suits have followed.
Floyd Florea confessed again to an 1905 Madison county attempted robbery with Ed Demaree. They allegedly planned the Emporia store holdup, shot Walter Ellison, and fled. Ellison survived but bears a bullet wound. Demaree’s preliminary hearing proceeded. he was bound over to circuit court for trial as officials sought extradition.
Fish and Game Commissioner Z T Sweeney reports he will get 500 pheasants for Indiana's spring distribution, as efforts continue to restore the original 1800 birds destroyed at sea earlier. The birds include Mongolian pheasants and Hungarian partridges shipped for delivery to Indiana.
Midnight raid at the Big Four station in Westport saw operator R A Finnimore confront a would be robber. The intruder demanded entry then fled after Finnimore shot at him. a suspect named John Macy of Cleveland, Ohio was arrested but not identified as the raider. Macy claimed to be a cigar maker.
The Union Civic League met at the Baptist church on Thursday evening. A unanimous vote of thanks to the mayor for actions against saloons was approved and to be published. President Clark spoke on Indiana work since January and Clyde Wildman on Lebanon efforts. Rev. Bennett to address local conditions March 29.
The county farmers institute committee for a corn school will meet tomorrow at 1 30 PM at the office of County Superintendent Edgar Mendenhall. All members are urged to attend as work begins.
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