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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
4
The Greensburg Standard lists subscription terms for 1908 with prices. One year in the county and one year out of the county both require payment in advance, amounting to $1.59. Luther D. Braden is the proprietor.
A historical table analyzes whiskey's role in Indiana jail admissions from November 1, 1906 to September 30, 1907. It reports 33,490 total admissions with 16,375 due to intoxication or vagrancy, including 40 children under sixteen among the drunken category and ages distribution across vagrancy and intoxication cases.
The Indianapolis News praises Senator Beveridge as a relentless campaigner, noting five weeks of nonstop travel. He reportedly logged 12 000 miles and 300 to 400 speeches across fifteen states, sometimes delivering 10 to 30 talks daily, and nearing 13 000 miles with over 400 speeches after Indiana tour. His Indiana sweep covered 1227 miles, with multiple crossings from north to south ending in Laporte on Friday night.
Report notes broad turkey abundance nationwide as butchers and packers prepare crates and gathering begins. Drought hurt some farms but overall flocks thrive. November 26 looms as epicurean focus with birds destined for holiday tables.
Mrs Margaret Jones aged seventy died at her St Paul home Friday at 3 am after months of stomach trouble. Survived by her husband who receives community sympathy. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday and she was buried at St Omer.
Hexamethylenetetramine, a German chemical, is cited as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. The note urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness, signed J H Batgerton.
The Teacher Training Class organized by Rev. W. G. Johnston entertained at the Christian church with a Bible spelling bee style contest. Mrs. Harry Lathrop and Mrs. Cap Hazelrigg led rivals in a two hour match that ended in a draw with five contestants left on each side. Johnston received a twenty dollar bill and a class note of appreciation, promising another public performance next winter as about seventy members are enrolled and open to new joiners.
An Anderson rally on Tuesday marked a nonpartisan celebration of progress in building several large factories funded by a $360,000 industrial fund raised from town lot sales. Highlights included a corner stone ceremony for the Jenney Electric plant moving from Indianapolis, plus moves of Speed Changing and Frazer stores, with ten firms secured in three months.
President Roosevelt designates November 26 as Thanksgiving and urges citizens to value spiritual and intellectual growth over material wealth. He calls for a nation united against evil, with charity and determination to pursue righteousness in all aspects of life.
A major blaze near Manilla last Thursday destroyed a two story home and burned two elevators. The fire, likely from a defective store flue at A C Taylor’s general store, prompted Rushville firemen ten miles away to respond. It reached the I C T traction line, halting cars for over an hour between the city and Shelbyville.
Donald Lowe of Spring Hill and Miss Elsie Mae Hite of Clarksburg united in marriage Friday at 4 pm at the Cen Tenary parsonage with Rev. J A Browne officiating. They plan a farm near Spring Hill and receive best wishes from many friends.
The quotation urges turning from the past to address present tasks and prepare for future challenges. It emphasizes disciplined focus, proactive planning, and resilient mindset to navigate upcoming events.
The last stone of the Tippecanoe Battle Field Monument was laid this morning completing most work before the November 7 dedication. A granite statue of Gen. William Henry Harrison was moved to the shaft, with brass rods set in newel posts and 910 American troops listed on tablets.
Al Donnegan, conductor of the Rushville Limited, won a Rosebud reservation lane drawing. He must pay six dollars per acre for 140 acres and will visit the reservation in February to finalize details. Donnegan, among 114000 registering near Dallas North Dakota, was one of 4000 chosen for a sizable farm. He may relocate or keep options open. Newcastle Courier notes his local fame and congratulations from friends.
Dr. Charles A. Robinson returns home after heading the Red Men in Indiana for a year. He traveled 12,000 miles and delivered 266 addresses in state service. The order gained 3,817 members, the largest increase among Indiana orders. The Greenfield Great Council meeting was declared the best in ten years.
The Republics, including Haiti Santo Domingo Panama and Liberia, total twenty four republics worldwide.
Edgar Hite and bride were warmly welcomed at the Cartmel home on Saturday night. A large group lifted him onto a white horse and he rode around the village. An elegant reception followed in the Cartmel home with many friends offering congratulations.
The list names A E Alexander Willis Cavagna Joseph Dawson E J Doyle John W Haas Willie Hoosier D Hart Mrs Stella Levlee Mrs Lydia Pennel A C Downing B B Eldridge John Herman George W Miller W H Montgomery Roberts Brooks Maxwell Ralph T Nicholson Charlie Ross T N Shion Alex Salem Mrs Louise Clark Mrs American Ross Miss Ivona Carr Marie Murphy Kittie Winters CARDS Rev Robert Ayres George Brinner J J Dickson David Linkley H M Scanippel William Telless Mrs Elmer Drake Mrs Jobo Lanner Mrs Delos Swinton Miss Mary Beard Miss Cecelia Muullar Miss Eva Oblander Miss Elsie Whitley Donald Bates John W Carver M Littell Elmer Mapel Joseph H Robbins Master Burly Willard George W Young Mrs L A Peabody Mrs Mattie Wood Miss Hazel Evans Miss Blanche Kerr These letters and cards will be sent to the Dead Letter office on November 17th if not claimed before that time.
A quip from Success Magazine about marriage and wealth attributed to the Isaacs and Fadder contrasts a rich match with a true failure. The elder offers counsel that marrying well can mimic failure, reflecting social satire on money and prospects.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
Union City Tennessee is home to Mrs. S. J. Edwards who says at seventy seven she enjoys prime health thanks to Peruna and can work as well as forty years ago. Other letters praise the remedy for aging, bronchial trouble, nervous exhaustion, and general revival, with a note urging Peruna tablets for those against liquid medicines.
A Chicago Daily News item presents a quip about gender roles. The exchange features a husband's remark about a wife never finishing her chores and questions why she does not stay home to do them.
The clerk of the circuit court of Decatur county Indiana appoints James N. Bush as administrator of the estate of Lucy Bush, deceased. The estate is declared solvent. October 17, 1908. Goddard and Craig, 4328, Attorneys for administrator.
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