24 May 1907
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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1907
Page
1
On Friday County Commissioner Orlando Lee was guiding a four horse team in his field when a horse was crowded near an embankment edge. It fell and rolled down injuring its back and was killed after a harrow tooth punctured a hoof. Loss to Mr. Lee was one hundred seventy five dollars.
The Milford G A R and nearby veterans will hold memorial day services Sunday at the Christian church. Rev F R Daveds, pastor, will deliver the address, and attendees may expect a fine speech.
The John Deere gang breaker takes the lead as SPILMAN and BONNER enter the fray, shaping the contest with strategic moves and rising pressure.
Compromise agreements end multiple suits including Anna McMannamano E R Minear and Zoller Minear against Greensburg Gas Light Co. All cases dismissed as part of the settlements. Damages amount not disclosed.
Greensburg High School closes a successful year with commencement week events led by Miss Kate Andrews. Freshman play Alice in Wonderland, Junior-Senior reception at Crooks home, Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Beach, class play She Stoops to Conquer, and 27 graduates receive diplomas with class address by Charles Fredrick Goss. Extensive student essays and musical selections accompany ceremonies.
The editor toured New Castle with Elliott of the Courier, praising its shaded streets, elegant homes, churches, schools, and sanitary condition. He inspected the Maxwell Briscoe plant under construction, noting 150 local workers and plans for a two story 8 acre factory and a 68 window north wall. Contractors Pulse and Porter oversee both auto and power plant builds, with 1000 to 2000 future jobs and 300 homes now under construction toward 1907.
The Standard extends congratulations and best wishes to its great friends as it stands pledged to preserve honor and credit.
The local Aerie of Eagles donated twenty five dollars to the Updike family who lost their home and goods in a recent fire. Members voted the gift at their Friday meeting. Kingston residents also plan private subscriptions to fund a new home for the family.
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