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Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

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Better Mail Service Expands Eastbound Pouch From City

Postmaster Braden secured authority from the Railway Mail Service to dispatch an eastbound mail pouch on train No. 10 due at 1 36 p m. on Saturdays. The change speeds delivery to Cincinnati the same day, reducing transit by about fourteen to sixteen hours and closing the pouch at 1 12 p m daily. Residents must place letters at the post office before the cutoff as there is no clerk aboard.

Braden Railway Mail Service Greensburg Cincinnati

Wedding Announcement for Alma Wooley and Paul Perry

June 10 wedding at 8 p m will unite Alma Gertrude Wooley and Paul Perry in Whitestown at the bride’s home. Perry is a rural mail carrier with many local friends. Wooley is a social favorite with county roots and relatives in the area. They plan to reside on North Michigan avenue in the city.

William Wooley Alma Gertrude Paul Perry Whitestown Michigan Avenue

Sewer connections at the right price by SPILMAN and BONNER

Spilman and Bonner advertise affordable sewer connections reinforcing value pricing.

Spilman & Bonner

Southern Man Delivers Memorial Sermon at Christian Church

A large audience attended the annual memorial service at the Christian church with about seventy veterans of Pop Thomas Post present. W G Johnston, pastor of the church and native Virginian, delivered a patriotic address drawing parallels between American history and the Children of Israel, praising unity, abolition of slavery, and RO Roosevelt’s peace efforts. Rev J F Fraser, new Baptist pastor from Canada and a British subject, attended and spoke briefly with greetings from His Majesty's kingdom and the Union Jack alongside Old Glory.

The Christian Church Thomas Post A. L. Bennett W. G. Johnston Johnston Russia Japan Roosevelt J. F. Fraser Baptist Church Jesus Christ

Former Greensburg Girl Marries in New York

The New York Evening Mail reports the marriage of Pauline Reiter, former Greensburg resident, to Dr. Henry M. Kalvin. The ceremony at Duryea's on West Seventy second Street was quiet due to mourning, officiated by Rev. Dr. Drachman. The bride wore white crepe meteor gown with mother’s lace, carried lilies, and had no attendants. The couple plans to reside in the city after their wedding trip.

New York Evening Mail Pauline Reiter Greensburg A. Reitér Hargrave Hotel West Seventy-second Street Henry M. Kalvin Duryea’s West

Air pressure water system proposal by SPILMAN and BONNER

SPILMAN & BONNER propose a country wide air pressure water system equal to city standards and offer examples of their work to illustrate capability.

Spilman & Bonner

No Speed Law in Greensburg City Streets

A letter argues Greensburg lacks a speed limit for automobiles racing through main streets. The author asserts horses and interurban cars face enforcement, urging equal penalties for cars to prevent accidents with pedestrians and children.

Greensburg Main Street

Officers Named for Department Encampment in Crawfordsville

The list covers Department Commander John D. Alexander of Bedford and senior leaders Milton Bell Kokomo Wilbur Goursuch South Bend along with medical director S I Brown Knox chaplain FP Elliott Hammond and others. The next encampment will be held at Crawfordsville with a council of administration including Joseph Galleher Williamsport T B Wilkinson Knightstown D H Miller Franklin W D Myers Kendallville and J J Miller Lafayette.

John D. Alexander Bedford Milton Bell Kokomo Wilbur F. Goursuch South Bend S. I. Brown Knox FP. M. Elliott Hammond Col J. R. Fester Indianapolis Council of Administration Joseph Galleher Williamsport T. B. Wilkinson Knightstown D. H. Miller Franklin W. D. Myers Kendallville

Post Graduate Club Examines Fractures at Carnegie Library

The Post Graduate Club met at the Carnegie library Friday evening for a discussion on fractures led by Drs. Thomas White and Morgan. Attendees included Drs. Bentle Bland Gul liver Kerchival Morgan Sanders Thomas Tremain White and Charles Williams.

Post Graduate Club Carnegie Library

Columbus Winner in European Contest by Indy Star

Miss Bertha Fultz of Columbus won the Indianapolis Star European contest after weeks of voting. She accrued 1 014 913 votes. Greensburg resident Miss Mae Douglas also ran, finishing fifth with 151 621 votes and praised for hard work.

Indianapolis Star Bertha Fultz Columbus Greensburg Mae Douglas

Memorial Day Service Plans for Greensburg and Decatur County

Memorial Day programs honor soldiers and sailors with services at Post Hall at 1 30 pm and at the church. Rev R W Abberley of Rushville delivers the memorial address with prayers and music by the choir. Citizens urged to reserve flowers for graves and attend these ceremonies.

Thomas Post W.R.C Sons of Veterans Post Hall Franklin Main South Park Henry Green Christian Church Quartette Broadway Christian Church W. G. Johnston R. W. Abberley Rushville America J. B. Lathrop Greensburg Decatur County Liverpool England United States Abberley

Water by air pressure system explained at Corbett Rowe

A description outlines a water supply method using air pressure to avoid stagnation, leaks, or frozen pipes. The note references 2114 Corbett & Rowe as the source or contact for details.

Corbett & Rowe

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