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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1908

Page

3

Commencement Week Plans At City Schools

Supt Jerman praises the year and invites citizens to attend the week of events headlined by the Wednesday commencement at the new K of P opera house. The class of 08 with 26 seniors, baccalaureate by Rev A R Beach, and class address by Dr Herbert H Willett from Chicago University are featured.

Jerman Opera House K. of P. Opera Ida Stout Annie Myers M. E A. R. Beach Herbert H. Willett Chicago University Willett Christian Church Dr. Willett

Commencement at Newpoint Promises Large Class

Commencement at Newpoint will be held on June 1 with a very large graduating class. Roll Adams orchestra provides music and Rev. Thomas H. Kuhn will deliver the class address. Notable graduates include Elizabeth Volk Anne Cowan Ruth Crawford Muriel Thomas Ida Wright Mabel Higdon Sylvia Wood Frank Marlin William Meyer Russell King George Bockover Clyde Ross Raliegh Greene Sanford Starks Leslie Hart Leota Hart Anna Kourte Walter Thackery Roy Glidewell Emma Tappmeyer Alma Lange Glenna Bostic Margaret Scotland Walter Cheek.

Newpoint Roll Adams Orchestra Thomas H. Kuhn Elizabeth Volk Anne Cowan Ruth Crawford Muriel Thomas Ida Wright Mabel Higdon Sylvia Wood Frank Marlin William Meyer Russell King George Bockover Clyde Ross Raliegh Greene Sanford Starks Leslie Hart Leota Hart Anna Kourte Walter Thackery Roy Glidewell Emma Tappmeyer Alma Lange Glenna Bostic Margaret Scotland Walter Cheek

New Suits Filed Against Magee Heirs and Clemons

Thomas J. Magee executor of the James W. Magee estate sues Adolphus A. Magee on a $1000 note and John F. Clemons on a $900 note. Proceedings seek recovery of the sums due.

Thomas J. Magee James W. Magee Adolphus A. Magee John F. Clemons

Potatoes on sale at Duffey's Cash Grocery

Potatoes priced at 20c per pec and 30c per bushel this week only at Duffey's Cash Grocery. Limited time offer for local shoppers.

Duffey’s Cash Grocery

Bad Attack of Dysentery Cured

An honored citizen of this town suffered a severe dysentery attack and was urged by a friend to take Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He was told it was in stock by M. J. Leach a Wolcott Vermont druggist and promptly cured. Batterton's drug store offers the remedy.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Wolcott, VI Batterton

Notice to creditors and heirs in Pennington estate

In the Decatur Circuit Court twenty first term 1908 Paschal T Lambert executor of Anna Pennington deceased has filed final settlement of the estate His account and vouchers will be examined June 15 1908 at which time heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved Clerk Myron C Jenkins.

Anna Pennington Decatur Circuit Court Paschal T. Lambert Circuit Court Nteath Deugeegh Teeeemaiasa Mamantur Ron C. Jenkins

Democracy and law equality in injunctions debated

Editorials urge equal protection under the law for life liberty and property. They argue against class favoritism in injunctions and praise Congressman Wat son for governor, predicting a strong Republican victory and a disciplined administration.

New York Journal of Commerce

Bryan forecasts states he could carry in presidential bid

The Frankfort News notes Mr. Bryan names Kentucky as certain and sees prospects in Ohio Indiana North Dakota California Oregon with chances in New York New Jersey and West Virginia. Some Democrats resent being called dreamers while Ohio New York Illinois and Indiana are seen as unlikely under his leadership, similar to Texas going Republican.

Bryan Kentucky Ohio Indiana North Dakota California Oregon New York New Jersey West Virginia Illinois Texas Frankfort News

Democrats of Ulion Favor Personal Liberty, Oppose Sumptuary Law

The Ulion Democrats in a state convention endorsed personal liberty, arguing against sumptuary laws and broadly defending a man’s right to drink and abuse his family if he chooses. The Crawfordsville Journal notes Indiana Democrats stopped short of such extremes.

Ulion Indiana Crawfordsville

State Republican Platform Advocates Limits on Corporate Campaign Gifts

The platform condemns corporate contributions to political campaigns at any level and praises the Indiana State Central Committee for rejecting corporate donations from within or outside the state. The stance emphasizes prohibition by corporations and their officers or representatives.

Indiana State Central Committee

Heath Hen Bill Gaffe Sparks House Laughter

A New York assembly session sparked amusement when a speaker misread a bill title as preserving heathen and other game. An earnest member from the north proposed an amendment to include Indians, noting the tribes had done much to him and his region.

New York Assembly

Graceful tribute praises Fairbanks as Republican candidate

The Philadelphia Press lauds Indiana's candidate for president as a worthy, thoughtful leader. It commends Vice President Fairbanks for his integrity, sober judgment, and public service, noting McKinley trusted him and Indiana backing makes his fortunes worth watching.

Indiana Philadelphia Senate McKinley Fairbanks

Tariff Revision Would Start After Election, Says Fairbanks

The Marion Chronicle notes Vice President Fairbanks proposed starting tariff revision immediately after the election. The American Economist agrees, saying the move would save four months and deliver hundreds of millions to American labor and industry by shortening the downturn in business.

Fairbanks Marion Chronicle

Prohibitionists Align With Republicans In Indiana

A newspaper critique argues Prohibitionists seek Republican votes to favor Democratic success and prolong liquor laws. It contends this would trap Indiana in saloon influence and urges Republicans to back local option and swift temperance progress.

A Rain Proverb and River Punt Weather

The London Notes and Queries piece reflects on a folk proverb about rain signals. It recalls three occasions when rain began late morning and persisted until near sunset, confirming the saying Rain before seven, Fine before eleven, with personal anecdotes and a river punting context.

London

Biliousness and Constipation Relief Story

Mrs Rosa Potts from Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with rapidly relieving biliousness and constipation. She says the medicine strengthens digestion and purifies the stomach liver and blood helping natural function. Sold at Batterton's drug store.

Chamberlain Rosa Potts Birmingham Ala Batterton’s Drug Store

Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician

Dr J B Kinsinger presents osteopathy as a medical alternative claiming relief where old methods fail. He states graduation from the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri and offers consultations from Greensburg Indiana with Tuesday and Saturday hours 9 to 4 and phone 433.

American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Hamilton Block Greensburg Ind

See Our Line of Buggies and Surries Ad

A vintage ad promotes a selection of buggies and surreys at a shop on Corsett and ROH E. The brief notice highlights a supplier lineup likely appealing to rural buyers and horse drawn vehicle enthusiasts.

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GITY Winamac Republican Watson Congressman Watson Anderson Herald Colmbus Ree Maio Maris Vermov Vale City MLL Prohis Republican Party J. B. Kinsinger Osteopathic Foley J. A. Batterton GC. H. Thomson East Side Square K. of Henry B. Harris Charles Klein the Lion White & Canine Mfg. Co Corps of Mechanics George Bowman Decatur John C. Adney Reaves Automobile Works Columbus Old Lincoln Carriage Works Greensburg, Ind St.John & Guthrie
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