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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard notes George Lockwood’s creditable congressional bid and previews The Girl Question program set for next Wednesday night. The item appears in a 1908 issue with local ads and prices including One year in the county and out of the county.
Greensburg society awaits a memorable Wednesday night while citizens note upcoming events. The state convention is scheduled for April 1 and 2, with reminders to remember the dates.
Announcement notes a grand opening of the K. of P. Opera House set for next Wednesday night. The event signals a new cultural venue for the city with expected performances and local attendance.
The statement expresses confidence that Dr. Good will present well to the Eleventh District fellows at the upcoming November gathering, highlighting expectations for a favorable reception and potential professional advancement.
Secretary Taft has opened his bar rel good and wide according to press dispatches in a brief note.
The Democratic party schedules its state convention for next Tuesday and Wednesday. Excursion rates are being offered for attendees and supporters traveling to the event.
The text hints at early spring, a bountiful harvest, and a Republican victory in November but remains vague with no concrete facts, dates, places, or identifiable entities to anchor a news-style summary.
The piece praises Republicans for naming splendid men as candidates and urges continuation of the high standard, insisting on none but the best for office.
Indiana independent firms push back in a statewide clash with the Bell Telephone era as residents and businesses confront old line monopoly concerns and seek alternatives.
The race tightens as the Big Four enter the home stretch and Jim Watson is seen as the likely winner by observers. His steady campaigning and late momentum shape a perceived path to victory.
Greensburg men are arriving to be away from home on business as the spring rush begins. The epidemic is spreading early this year and residents hope the period ends soon.
Uncle Sam's fleet arrived in Magdalena Bay two days early, covering 14 000 miles in under ninety days. Commander Bob Evans said the fleet is ready for any emergency with one hour notice. After target practice the ships head 1100 miles to San Francisco to receive a great ovation at the Golden Gate.
Attorney John W. Craig of this city was chosen as the Davidson orator to nominate Decatur county’s candidate at the Shelbyville convention. He is regarded as an effective speaker and will present favorable remarks. Republicans in the county pledge hearty endorsement and strong backing at the event.
Dr. Charles H. Good of Warren Huntington county was nominated for Congress by the Republican Eleventh District at 7 05 pm on the 609th ballot. Wabash county split from Murphy, giving Good fourteen votes and Lockwood three as Good led 61 to 514. Murphy urged unanimous nomination, the motion carried after Lockwood secondd, ending twenty seven hours of balloting as Warren G Sayre announced Wabash county’s fourteen votes for Good triggering a wild crowd reaction.
Tears marked the moment as Dr. Good, eight year congressional aspirant, was nominated by unanimous vote at a county gathering. Ballots show Good 61 to Lockwood 513 with regional tallies from Blackford Cass Grant Huntington Miami Wabash. Good pledged support for Roosevelt policies and Fairbanks.
The Sixth Congressional District Republican Committee invites delegates to a Shelbyville convention on April 9 to nominate a U S representative. The 116 delegates are apportioned by county based on votes and a 1906 secretary of state tally. Chairman Edgar M Haas directs county chairs to distribute tickets and arrange delegate selection hearings.
The Republicans of Washington township announce a primary election Friday March 27 1908 from 1 p m to 7 p m for trustee and a candidate for assessor to be voted for at the November 1908 election. Polls open at Dyer Elder shop precincts 1 and 2, Mrs Clark residence north of the library precincts 3 and 8 Hann shop precincts 4 and 7 and Dr Gullefer office precincts 5 and 6. Rules governing the county primary adopted by the committee for township primary government. John P Thomson chairman Co. Coo A L Dickey secretary Co. Com.
The piece describes skin diseases like eczema tetter and barbers itch causing intense itching. It says Chamberlain's Salve gives almost instant relief and has cured many cases. Sold at Batterton's drug store. It ends with a moral line about life and heaven.
Capt. John K. Gowdy, Rushville, reports Watson has 576 of 1,026 delegates elected to the Indiana Republican state convention. He cites reliable sources, predicts early nomination, and notes Watson leads in neutral territory and labor centers across Greene, Parke, Allen, Vigo, Madison, and Delaware counties. Indianapolis Star, Monday.
John R. Walsh former president of the Chicago National Bank and resident of this city was sentenced to five years in the Fort Leavenworth penitentiary by Judge Anderson after the court denied a new trial. Defense attorneys moved for arrest of judgment but were overruled.
An agreement between the Post Office Department and the Civil Service Commission grants rural carriers recognition for length of service when applying for city carrier or clerk positions. Assistant Postmaster General DeGraw proposed the credit in 1908, and Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock approved.
The article notes a large cohort of hopeful youths with high ambitions seeking immediate top roles. It discusses their expectations to start at the upper rungs and their drive to reach leading positions early in their careers.
Enoch M. Proctor died at his Shelbyville home after illness, aged eighty one. He lived most of his life on a Decatur county farm, later moving to the Karmire and Shelbyville residences. Survived by wife, four daughters, two brothers and a granddaughter Pearl Wason. a prominent Democrat and Christian church member, honored as an early county settler. Funeral was preached by Rev. A. Burns.
A six o'clock Thursday wedding at the Elks hall West Broadway joined Beatrice Klas to Jacob Goldstein of Columbus Ohio. Rabbi Mayer Messing officiated before 100 guests in Shelbyville’s first Jewish nuptial in years with Montani’s orchestra providing Mendelssohn’s wedding march.
The New Idea describes making deviled ham canapes by frying thick bread slices, coring centers, and adding a spoonful of deviled ham with minced parsley. A green butter topping of parsley blended with butter may be added if desired for a pale finish.
R. M. James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria misery and chills. The tonic claims rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney issues and even jaundice. Sold with guarantee at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store.
A compact aphorism notes that diligence appears even when one lacks tasks, implying value in initiative and self discipline regardless of available work. The saying suggests that industrious effort matters beyond immediate employment or assignment.
The government will begin selling newly designed postal cards in a few days at the local post office. The cards resemble recent postals but divide a third of the front for a message, providing more writing space than the old style which reserved that area for the address.
Judge Hacker from Columbus prepared the March term calendar. Scheduled cases include State vs Suttor on March 18, Barrett on 19, Inman vs Inman on 23, McCoy vs Boyce on 24, Moore vs City of Greensburg on 26, McMannus vs Powell on 27, State ex rel vs Jackson on 30, Wolf vs Big Four on April 1, Martin vs Henry Rec on April 3, Littell vs Big Four and State ex rel vs Vogel on April 6, Moore Rec vs Moses et al on April 7, Robbins vs Squire on April 10, Fowler vs M. Gal. Co on April 13, Anderson vs Byers on April 14, Chrilders vs Lambert on April 15, and Isgrigg vs Talbott on April 16. The list covers subsequent dates through mid-April.
The St Paul Telegram celebrates its third anniversary on St Patrick's Day. Bre W S Kaler is praised for early efforts and future prospects as the paper reflects on three years of hard work, progress, and an optimistic outlook.
Edward Redelman son of Henry Redelman from near Slabtown returns from Columbus Ohio with two dapple gray registered imported Percheron mares weighing 3200 pounds. They were shown last year at Ohio Massachusetts and New York state fairs winning ribbons at all. Redelman plans to exhibit at county fairs to display both horses and their awards.
By order of the Board of Directors all rental accounts for the coming six months must be paid on or before April 1 1908 to have the full discount allowed. All accounts paid monthly must be paid one month in advance. The collector Mrs A E Shields will be around in a few days and we hope all patrons will be prepared for her so she will not have to call the second time. We cannot carry our accounts in arrears. Decatur Co Ind Tel Co Wa F Qualls Gen Mgr.
The Decatur County Medical Society met at the library on Friday evening. Present were Drs. Bentle Thomas White Wood Kercheval Sanders Morgan Bland Williams of St Paul and Tremain of Adams. Drs. White and Wood led a discussion on Acute Articular Rheumatism its Pathology Clinical History and Treatment.
Instructions describe removing seeds from peppers, filling with minced cold meat and egg, cracker crumbs, butter, and seasonings. Sew or tie peppers, bake until tender, and serve with lemon.
A letter from Mrs. E Hanson of 304 East Long Street Columbus Ohio reports relief from nervousness headaches and other symptoms during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound She says it helped her resume her own work and she tells friends about it.
The advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a standard remedy for female illnesses. It claims to cure displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities medicines pains backache bearing down and nervous depression. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
A new book by Rev Jesse Lyman Hurbut presents fifty two sermons from famous preachers spanning 1700 years. Edwin White promotes the work in Decatur county with portraits and biographies, urging households to obtain the volume now.
Prof. H. A. Howell of Havana Cuba endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy after his baby’s severe cold improved rapidly. He recalls his mother's faithful use of the remedy and states it saved the child's life within days.
A succinct反句 notes that cheerful individuals often end up bearing burdens not their own, suggesting a humorous critique of carefree optimism. No specific people or events are named, keeping the observation general and universal.
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