Will Q. Elder Dies After Long Illness
Will Q Elder died at his Broadway home Saturday morning after a long cancer battle. He was born May 8 1861 and lived in Greensburg his entire life. He leaves a widow Lida Robbins two sons Carl and Earnest two brothers Lycurgus Oscar and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 with W G Johnston officiating and Masons and Modern Woodmen in charge. He was a deacon and Sunday school superintendent in the Christian church and had worked as a farmer and grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Q. Elder
Broadway
James Elder
Christian Church
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
Woodmen
Lytle Montgomery
Anna Allison
Elder
Florida Trip Notes From Do nells Family
The Do nell s in Florida report travel from St Petersburg to Tampa Orange City and Daytona Beach with ideal weather giving way to a sharp northeaster. They plan to travel by boat via the Halifax and Matemzas rivers to St Augustine and Jacksonville for a few weeks before returning home. Mr and Mrs Leffler and the Baileys and Bussells remain in St Petersburg with plans extending into April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Donnell
Kingston
Camilla
Florida
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Orange City
Daytona
Daytona Beach
Atlantic Ocean
Halifax
Matemzas
St. Augustine
Jacksonville
Leffler
St. Paul
Indiana
A Pound of Care Will Not Pay an Ounce of Debt
A Danish proverb notes that careful effort and prudence cannot settle financial obligations, emphasizing caution in spending and debt management.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad In 1886 Toledo City Notice
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. states the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each and every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before A W Gleason Notary Public December 6 1886. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Sent for testimonials free. Sold by druggists 75c. Hall's Family Pills advertised as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Ohio
City OF
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A.D
A. W. Gleason
Hungarian Man Jumps From Train Near St Paul
John Johnson a Hungarian aboard a Beech Grove to St Paul train jumped from the moving locomotive near St Paul to join fellow nationals. He suffered a broken arm severe injuries and possible internal damage. A second Hungarian also leapt but was unharmed and restrained by trainmen. Surgeons subdued the patient and treated his wounds after he was chloroformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Grove
St. Paul
John Johnson
Johnson
Shelbyville
Violation of Postal Laws Triggers Small Fines
Three Decatur county residents were caught by postal authorities for sending writing in tobacco tag packages mailed as merchandise. Inspector McConnell assessed ten dollar fines, but waived two for poverty. He notes the offense is common and urges public caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Post Office
W. T. McConnell
Milford Bride Weds Mexico Public Schools Chief
Miss Mabel Sarlls Tansy marries Prof. W. O. Medaris at the Yellow Homestead Milford on December 26 1907 with Rev John Tansy officiating. They will reside at Marion Indiana after June first. The match was kept secret until this week and the bride is praised by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Homestead
Milford
Mabel Sarlls Tansy
W. O. Medaris
Public Schools of
Mexico
Madison County
John Tansy
Thirty-eighth
Marion
Indiana
Decatur County Farmers Urged to Contract for Corn Greensburg Canning
Farmers in Decatur County are urged to contract for acreage for sweet corn and garden truck to prevent Greensburg from losing its canning factory. Shelby County farmers have already secured several hundred acres of vegetables, prompting Decatur growers to get in line to support local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur County
Greensburg
Shelby County
Decatur
Shelbyville
Agent for Rapid Auto Truck Firm Expands to Decatur State Counties
A. Goyert, owner of the West Main street produce house, has taken the agency for Rapid automobile trucks and will handle sales in Decatur Bartholo mew Ripley Rush Shelby and Jennings counties. He already owns one Rapid truck and reports it successful for daily country trips on all road types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Goyert
West Main Street
Rapid Automobile Truck
Decatur
Bartholomew
Ripley
Rush Shelby
Jennings
Mr. Goyert
Secret Burney Marriage Revealed in Indianapolis
It became known on Tuesday that two well known Burney residents Mrs. Mandlove widow of the late David Mandlove and George Chandler were married in Indianapolis more than a week ago. They stopped in Burney Tuesday morning to take breakfast on their way to their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burney
Indianapolis
Mandlove
David Mandlove
George Chandler
Seed Corn For Sale by Vogler & Son
Vogler & Son offer Vogler's White Dent and Johnson County Yellow Dent seed corn. The varieties are large yielding and early maturing, stored in a new seed house. They won prizes at Chicago and state fairs. Send for circular and full winnings list. located at 1214 Hope, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogler
White Dent
Johnson County
Chicago
L. A. Vogler & Son
Hope
Ind
George Bowman Fixes Engine at White Canine Mfg Greensburg
George Bowman is credited with fixing the engine at White Canine Manufacturing Company in Greensburg Indiana. The local remark suggests such skill brings immediate satisfaction to involved parties.
Death of Mrs. Martha Stevens in Greensburg
Mrs. Martha Grover Stevens died at her home on North East street after a month of illness. The funeral was held Monday at ten o clock, with Rev. A. R. Beach and Rev. J. B. Lathrop officiating. She leaves sons John Marsh Stevens and William and Grover daughters Lizzie Knowles Nettie Monfort and a brother Marshal Grover. Her family included Civil War-linked loss and long local roots dating to 1838. She joined the Methodist church in early life and was widely respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Grover Stevens
North East Street
A. R. Beach
J. B. Lathrop
Stevens
Ira Grover
Liberty
Indiana
Greensburg
John Frank Stevens
John J. McQuiston
Moscow
Rush County
John Marsh Stevens
Rushville
William
Muncie
Grover
Manhood
Lizzie Knowles
Pulteney
New York
Nettie Monfort
Marshal Grover
Mary Wilson
Ira G. Grover
Seventh Indiana Regiment
John D. Miller
Methodist Church
Israel
Davidson Wins Delegates Shift In Wayne County Race
Tom Davidson of Greensburg expresses strong satisfaction after being named the delegates' choice in Wayne County. The Rushville Republican notes his broad victory while Campbell concedes. Indianapolis News dopist Blodgett quotes Shelbyville staff: a six candidate field with Davidson and Barnard as the tightest race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Davidson
Greensburg
Rushville
Wayne County
Campbell
Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Shelbyville
Davieson
Barnard
Democrat
Rushville Bride Weds North Dakota Farmer
Columbus Stewart a former Decatur county boy and now a successful Kenmare North Dakota farmer, married Miss Myrta Foster of north of Rushville on Thursday afternoon. The couple left Rushville for their new home in North Dakota as The Standard extends best wishes for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Stewart
Myrta Foster
North of
Rushville
Mr. Stewart
Decatur County
Kenmare
North Dakota
Kingston
Sandusky
Last Chance to Clear Delinquent Subscriptions
A notice warns readers that only four days remain before the new postal ruling takes effect on April 1. Subscriptions with more than one year in arrears cannot receive the paper, so subscribers are urged to pay promptly and settle accounts immediately.
It Does the Business Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Testimony
Mr E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured piles and old sore without scarring after applying it at F M Henry Co drug store. The testimony appears in a local ad promoting the 25 cent salve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton, Maine
Bucklen
F. M. Henry & Co
K P Opera House Opens in Greensburg
The K of P opera house opened Wednesday to 950 attendees under ideal conditions. The Greensburg project cost 23000 dollars, with public receipts near 7000 dollars on opening night. Management includes Charles H. Ewing as manager and Dwight Murphy as treasurer. the inaugural show was The Girl Question, a Chicago musical comedy hit. Tonight The Sweetest Girl in Dixie is scheduled as the next attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P. Opera House
Greensburg
K.of P.’s
Greensburg Lodge No. 148
E. of P
H. C. Skillman
Charles H. Ewing
Dwight Murphy
Jacob Senior
Earl Williams
Milton Shirk
Louis Ewing
Clyde Hazelrigg
Leslie Bobbitt
Will V. Erdmann
Ed D. Donnell
Irvin Kendall
Guy Guthrie
Birney Robison
Chicago
Paul Nicholson
Don Ryan
Ewing
Dixie
Floyd Florea Pleads Guilty To Robberies
Floyd Florea appeared in circuit court and pled guilty to confessed robberies and hold ups. He received a two to fourteen year term in Michigan City State Prison, was fined five dollars, and dis franchised. He may remain jailed until Edward Demaree’s trial, which is likely deferred to the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Florea
Michigan City
Florea
Edward Demaree
New Life Pills Claim Higher Health Level
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings New Life Pills saying they keep his stomach liver and bowels working right. Money back guarantee offered at F M Henry Co drug store. 25c ml If you need engine or machine repair bring it to White-Canine Mra Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Jacob Springer
West Franklin
Maine
F. M. Henry & Co
White-Canine Mra. Co
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Will Q. Elder
The
Do Niells
Auto Truck
George Bowman
White Canine Mfg. Co
Greensburg, Ind
Martha Stevens
Davidson
K. of
P. Opera
Demaree
West Sipe Sovare
McCormick
Banner
Page Fence Co
Shimer & Co
American Steel & Wire Co
Viz
Elwood & American
Davis & Clark
Mall St. and
Michigan Ave
Elder Building
St.John & Guthrie
Dorothy Dodd, Cross and Kelly
Fedmeades Bros
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