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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

2

Death of Mrs Sarah Taylor in Clarksburg

Sarah Sellers Elder born June 20 1836 near Greensburg married Arthur D Taylor March 4 1856. Survived by three daughters Mrs W E Tarplee Mrs L M Walters of Clarksburg and Mrs Lizzie Davis of Colorado, thirteen grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers and two sisters. Funeral by Rev Walter Stairs at the Christian church in Clarksburg Monday afternoon.

Sarah S. Taylor Clarksburg Sarah Sellers Elder Greensburg Arthur D. Taylor W. E. Tarplee L M. Walters Lizzie Davis Colorado Christian Church Tarplee Clay and Marshall John Griffey Rena Hamilton Walter Stairs

Deaths in Indiana 1907 table of accidental deaths

Table lists causes and counts of accidental deaths in Indiana for 1907 including gun shots 46 machinery 49 mines 53 railroad 508 horses and vehicles 80 other injuries 366 drownings 153 electric shock 45 poisonous gases 21 and other external violence 157 total 1 983. Also notes 2 323 certificates of death for ages fifteen to forty from consumption.

Indiana Ta. Ang Gad

Pleak Hosts Ladies In Honor Of Tucson Guest

Mrs. S V Pleak entertained many ladies Monday afternoon honoring her daughter Mrs Harry Batterton of Tucson Arizona. Lilies of the valley and dogwood adorned the rooms. Favors went to Mrs Frank Robbins and Mrs J B Kitchin. A two course luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mrs Armstrong of Anderson and Mrs J B Meek of Spring Hill. Week calendar lists further events including a luncheon and a recital at the opera house and a reception by Mr and Mrs J H Christian and Henry Christian Jr.

S. V. Pleak Harry Batterton Tucson Arizona Dogwood Frank Robbins J. B. Kitchin Armstrong Anderson J. B. Meek Spring Hill Pleak S. P. Minear Miss Brenner K. of P. Opera House J. H. Christian Henry Christian, Jr

Young Doctor E A Porter to Open Burney Office

Dr E A Porter of this city, who is completing medical studies at Indiana University in Bloomington, will open an office at Burney next week. He is a diligent young man and is expected to meet with unbounded success in the new practice.

E. A. Porter Indiana University Medical School Bloomington Burney

6000 Men Put To Work By Pennsylvania Lines

Pennsylvania Lines reports over 6000 employees at work in various shops as preparations rise for expected summer and fall business.

Pennsylvania

Williams and Howard dissolve medical partnership

Drs. Williams and Howard, longtime partners and practicing physicians at St. Paul, have dissolved their partnership and will operate separately from this point forward.

Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed For Lung Trouble

Mrs J P White of Bashboro Pa credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her life from lung trouble. The remedy, guaranteed by F M Henry Co, treats coughs colds la grippe asthma bronchitis and related conditions. 50c and 1 00 trial bottle free.

F. M. Henry & Co

Myres's Pumps and Hay Tools

SPILMAN & BONNER advertise Myres's pumps and hay tools for sale or sale by catalog in their trade listing.

Myres Spilman & Bonner

Woman in Case Shocks Newpoint Citizens

Townsfolk react to a social scandal revealed Tuesday involving a married woman accused of infidelity with several young men. The husband, tipped off by a friend, left work and returned home early. authorities anticipate a separation trial with detailed court involvement. The woman is nervously prostrated while the husband relocates within town.

Newpoint

Commercial Club Reports Letters From Prospective Locators

Up to fifteen letters have been mailed to Commercial Club members following a Greensburg feature in last Sundays Star. Letters praise local potential and a gentleman seeks to locate a novelty works here, hoping a factory or a couple of families will justify the expenditure. Some merchants support town welfare while a few members harshly criticize effort.

Commercial Club Greensburg

Swindle Suspected In Westport Lot Trade For Sewing Machines

County Recorder Marsh Thomas received a warning about recording a deed linked to a Westport lot traded for 135 sewing machines. The machines, valued at about seventy-five cents each, proved hand operated. The Indianapolis owner, saying he was swindled, sought to halt the recording, but the recorder cannot reject deeds. Mr. Hamilton must pursue other protections.

Marsh Thomas Indianapolis Westport Thomas Hamilton

Memorial and Decoration Day observances at Newpoint

The G A R post at Newpoint completes plans for Memorial and Decoration Days. A memorial sermon will be delivered May 24 at 2 p m in the Christian church by Rev D Sommer Robinson of Indianapolis. The Decoration Day address will follow at 2 p m in the Baptist church in Rossburg by Hon C F Northern of Greensburg.

G. A. R. Post Newpoint Christian Church D. Sommer Robinson Indianapolis Baptist Church Rossburg C. F. Northern Greensburg

State vs Tony Kreikler Provoke Case Heard in Court

In Saltcreek township court Monday, State v Tony Kreikler halted for a provoke charge. Prosecution witness Mrs Ella Groeke testified she sought return of wandering cows and Kreikler allegedly spoke insolently and provoked her.

Squire U. S. Creath Tony Kreikler Ella Groeke Saltcreek Township

A Friendly Visit Robbery At Local Home

While the family of Dr. R. M. Thomas were away Monday evening a robber familiar with the neighborhood entered the house and took a pocketbook containing nearly six dollars. They returned after about an hour to find the front door open and the pocketbook gone. Only the wallet was taken. no other items were disturbed.

R. M. Thomas

Large Sum Paid to Stock Owners for Damaged Stock

County Auditor Frank Ryan reports a large annual payout to stock owners whose stock is killed by dogs. The statement lists several small items totaling 2,043.45 plus minor entries of 20.00 28.00 and 78.70, summing to a final total for the year. SPILMAN & BONNER advertise Ebbert wagons.

Frank Ryan APG

Reading Circle Organization Proposed by State Supervisors

Professor Edgar E. Mendenhall leads a movement to form a six member Reading Circle Board of County Superintendents with the state superintendent ex officio. About sixty superintendents support the plan and a committee including John F. Haines John Clerkin and Samuel L. Scott will present a plan at the June state meeting.

Edgar E. Mendenhall Reading Circle Mendenhall John F. Haines Hamilton County John Clerkin Marion County Samuel L. Scott Clark County

Not Going Far

A man descending stairs slips and collides with a woman, causing them both to slide to the bottom. The man secures a courteous exit as he realizes the woman's appearance does not match the impression given by her figure.

Clifton (Tenn

Killing Them Off in Kentucky Feudist Murders

Ed Callahan sinks toward death from a stab wound three days after the curse on two Kentucky feudists is pronounced. The piece recalls Mrs. James B. Marcum’s prayer for her husband’s death at the county court house. Judge James B. Harges was killed by his son Beech earlier, and Beech killed Callahan’s assailant Spicer before Wilson Callahan’s son shot Spicer. The feuds’ defendants were never convicted.

Ed Callahan Kentucky James B. Marcum Jackson Court House James B. Harges Beech Callahan Crockettsville Breathit John Spicer Wilson Harges Marcum

Wireless Telegraphy Between Mount Blanc and Chamonix

French engineers report successful tests of wireless telegraphy between the observatories on Mount Blanc and the Chamonix valley. No moisture issue harmed earth connection, but interference occurred when Chamonix's electric light dynamos operated.

Mount Blanc Chamonix Chomonix

Store Changed Hands in St Paul as Kanouse Sells

George Kanouse who has run a retail store in St Paul for years sold his store to John McKee on Saturday and plans to move with his family to California. McKee, a St Paul resident, is ready to take charge. Kanouse will depart within a few days.

George Kanouse St. Paul John McKee California Mr. McKee Mr. Kanouse

Christmas Bazaar Planned by Greensburg Church Ladies

The Christian Church ladies announce a December bazaar with many attractive items perfect for Christmas shopping. Greensburg residents are urged to watch upcoming advertisements for the sale and its wide selection.

Ladies of the Christian Church Ladies of Greensburg

Best Healer in the World Praised by Rev F Starbird

Rev F Starbird of East Raymond Maine touts Bucklen Arnica Salve as the best healer from personal use on an old army wound and other obstinate sores and in his veterinary practice. It sells for 25 cents at F M Henry Co’s drug store.

F. Starbird East Raymond Maine F. M. Henry & Co

Traction Collision Involves Shelbyville Trains

An interurban express car on the I and C line between Shelbyville and the viaduct struck the rear of local car number 11 at 2 30 Tuesday afternoon. Seven passengers, including Frank Kane and Miss Abbie Wagner, were injured. Kane suffered facial injuries and Miss Wagner a head injury from a window sash. Local car men Tyner and conductor Ray.

Shelbyville Frank Kane Mortarman Abbie Wagner Waldron Mortorman Tyner Ray

Advertised Letters List May Be Sent to Dead Letter Office

The community notice lists names such as Ben Moorman J E Mulbby James Roberts and Nellie Wolf with additional cards including Alvin Logan R E McCoy and Master Frank Mitchell These letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on May 26 if unclaimed before then.

Ben Moorman J. E. Mulbby James Roberts J. F. Redenbaugh Nellie Wolf Donnie Dibbil Alvin Logan R. E. McCoy Frank Mitchell James B. Newman Jack Wise J. H. Clark Dollie Miller L. D. Braden P. M

The Lucky Quarter Pills Ad Returns Dr. King’s Remedy

An old ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills with a health claim for headache biliousness constipation and malaria. It promises a cheerful refund of the price at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store if disappointed.

Dr. King F. M. Henry & Co

Unclear Timings Fragment in OCR Note

A fragment shows multiple times 6 30 a m 7 29 a m 8 30 a m 9 27 a m with quotation marks around some entries. No full event context or subjects identified in readable text.

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Sarah Taylor State Board of Health Social News Dissolve Partnership Commercial Club Reports Organization of Reading Circle Christian Church Bazaar THE Indianapolis and Cincinnati Traction CO Bis Boston Richmond Dayton Ohio Chicago Peoria Louisville Philadelphia Mexico Pacific Coast West Northwest Southwest Big Four H. J. Rhein Cincinnati O. Gpo McCormick Banner Page Fence Co Shimer & Co American Steel & Wire Co Viz Elwood & American Davis & Clark Mall St. and Michigan Ave Elder Building Waitt Front West Side Square Edmeades Bros
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