Autocrat Gompers Defeated in 1908 Election Upset
The St. Louis Globe Democrat reports that Samuel Gompers and his anti Republican program failed to sway voters as Republicans won majorities in New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis and other industrial centers. Gompers boasted of power and opposed Taft but was repudiated by labor and broader voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Republican Party
Denver
Taft
Bryan
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Speaker Cannon
Gompers
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Ohio
Indiana
New Jersey
Washington
Federation
Cavass
Littlefield
Congress
St. Louis Globe
Local Man Appointed to City Government Committee
City Treasurer Dale Welsh receives a letter from attorney Joseph T McMary of Logansport, president of the Municipal League of Indiana, requesting he join a committee to secure better city government. The league seeks one representative from each congressional district to appear before the Indiana House and promote improved city governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Welsh
Joseph T McMary
Loganspor
Municipal League of Indiana
House of Representatives
Welsh
Flower Show At Ira Clark Co Greenhouse Draws Crowds
Friday and Saturday crowds visited Ira Clark and Co greenhouse for the annual flower show. The display featured chrysanthemums roses and carnations with a larger and more interesting exhibit than previous years. Visitors praised Mr Clark and associates for the arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Clark & Co
County Commissioners Adjourn November Term Actions
The county commissioners met Monday and completed the adjourned November term. F. R. Robbins was authorized to repair the bridge on the Doles pikes near Dole's pond. Repairs were reported on Harris City bridge and Los bridge in Marion township. Henry Link was allowed 100 dollars for dirt fill at Michigan road bridge. Now is the time to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Robbins
Doles Pikes
Dole’s Pond
Harris City
Los Bridge
Marion Township
Henry Link
Michigan Road Bridge
Pleasantly Surprised Couple on Hayride Visit
Mr and Mrs Charles Stevenson were surprised by friends during a hayride to their home with bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Revel English southeast of town. The party spirited them toward town then circled back for a playful ride. Attending were Paul and Hazel Perry, Henry Logan, Nellie Stout Emma Stout Mae Perry Clara Littell Ben Lawson Oron Farlow Thomas Wright Robert Martin and Howard Hornung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stevenson
Revel
Intie
Paul Perry
Henry Logan
Nellie
Emma Stout Mae
Hazel Perry
Clara Littell
Ben Lawson
Oron Farlow
Thomas Wright
Robert Martin
Howard Hornung
Had to Resign Will V O Donnell Resigns as Secretary
Will V O Donnell, private secretary to Congressman Dixon, traveled to North Vernon on Wednesday to hand in his resignation. His election as prosecuting attorney keeps him home to study law and handle assault and battery cases. He carried Bartholomew by 391, lost Decatur by 95, net parity 296, and appointed G Lee Tremain of Columbus as deputy in Decatur County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will V. O’donnell
North Vernon
Congressman Dixon
O'Donnell
Washington
Columbus
O’donnell
The
State University
Bartholomew
Decatur
G. Lee Tremain
Ayer's Pills Promoted for Gentle Liver Relief
Sugar coated vegetable tonic marketed as an all natural liver remedy. Claims it acts directly on the liver to ease digestion and laxation. Product emphasizes gentle action and vegetable ingredients.
Birthday Surprise for Miss Mabel Clemons
Mr and Mrs James Clemons near town hosted a birthday party for their daughter Miss Mabel on Sunday marking her tenth birthday. Sunday school teacher Mrs Dora Privett and class members Dollie Whitlow Ruth Oakly Florence Osting Helen Osborn Gladys Coles Lizzie Saunders Grace Burns Leona Blackmore Elsie Osting grandparents Mr and Mrs John Clemon Mr and Mrs J Ff Osting Leon and Jra Clemons Hattie Myrtle Osting attended and left with best wishes for many more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clemons
Mabel
Dora Privett
Dollie Whitlow
Ruth Oakly
Florence Osting
Helen Osborn
Gladys Coles
Lizzie Saunders
Grace Burns
Leona Blackmore
Elsie Osting
Land and Lot Transfers in Sandcreek and Alert Areas
Real estate transfers include A J C Taylor selling land in Sandcreek to John A Wood for 2250 dollars and David Hole selling land in Sandcreek to J C Taylor for 400 dollars. Other deeds cover Westport, Millhousen, Letts, Alert, and Marion township with prices ranging from 100 to 3600 dollars.
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Treas A
Washington Township
Fugit
Clarksburg
Clinton Township
Sandusky
Adams Township
St. Paul
Downeyville
Jackson Township
Sardinia Cpa
Abe
Grange Hall
Sandcreek Township
Pepto Aly
Ae Ce Bes Eee
Oe Ee
Westport
N Ee Ee Ee
S “Ee
Marion Township
Layton’s
Mulhousen
Robbin’s
O'S
Saltcreek
Newpoint
S Bae
A. J. C. Taylor
John A. Wood
Sandcreek
Rebecca C. Byrum
Lulu N. Dorsey
Bernard W. Zapfe
J. H. Picker
Millhousen
G. W. Logan
E. E. Logan
Letts
David Hole
J. C. Taylor
Gertrude L. Lewellyn
Julia
Luchte Couple Celebrate Thirty-First Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph Luchte celebrated their thirty first wedding anniversary on Saturday. They received many handsome presents during the day and were surprised by the Royal Neighbors in the evening. Dainty refreshments were served and guests departed late wishing them many more happy anniversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Luchte
Mrs. Luchte
Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Lungs Healing
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for sore inflamed lungs and preventing pneumonia and consumption. The ad claims the genuine product comes in a yellow package, endorsed by J. H. Batterton and promotes subscribing to THE STANDARD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. H. Batterton
The Indianapolis News and Its Missed Campaign Stand
The Indianapolis News faced sharp criticism for not supporting temperance forces this year and for failing to back Bryan and Watson as it had in the past. It had promoted tariff reform and moral reforms through editorials and Blodgett, but its current lapse drew dismay from Indiana readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Bryan
Watson
Col. Jim Worth Entertains Hoosier Matrimonial Hopes
Indianapolis Independent reports Col Jim Worth of Joplin Missouri with diamonds on his shirt front visiting the Hoosier metropolis. About 500 women described as weak brained and very silly sought his inspection at the Claypool, turning the event into a circus for the colonel and an annoyance to the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Worth
Joplin
Claypool
Hoosier
Indianapolis Independent
George F Raymond Dies After Six Weeks Illness
George F Raymond prominent local businessman died at his West First Street home Tuesday evening after a six week typhoid fever illness. He came from Marion three years ago to run Greensburg Lumber Co. at 26, leaving a wife and two young children. He belonged to Knights of Pythias and the Elks. funeral at 8:30 this morning at his home, overseen by the Knights, with Rev. Riv Walter H Reynolds officiating before burial in Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Raymond
West First Street
Mr. Raymond
Marion
George Saunders
Greensburg
Raymond
John W
Lodge
Knights of Pythias and the Elks
Knights
Riv Walter H. Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Peru
Dr Hurty Speaks on School Medical Inspection
The Tourist Club hosted Mr and Mrs A M Willoughby with a program featuring Mrs Bert Morgan Mr and Mrs Ed D Donnell and Miss Pearl Williams. Dr J N Hurty from Indianapolis Secretary of the State Board of Health urged medical inspection of schools noting Indiana trails other states and some European countries in child health initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Willoughby
Bert Morgan
Ed D. Donnell
Pearl Williams
J. N. Hurty
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Harty
Indiana
Couple marks eighteenth anniversary with North End Club event
Dale Welsh and his wife celebrated their eighteenth wedding anniversary at their North Franklin street home. Invitations went to the North End Club and guests were paired with lady names placed in envelopes for a blind partner draw. An enjoyable evening followed with all in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Welsh
North Franklin Street
North End Club
Case Dismissed Against Alex Porter Over Election Violation
Mayor Thomson dismissed the case of Alex Porter on Friday on the prosecutor Hamiltons motion after a careful investigation showed the evidence did not justify continuing the election day violation charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Porter
Thomson
Hamilton
Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician Promotes True Osteopathy
Dr J B Kinsinger an osteopathic physician based in Greensburg Indiana advertises his practice with claims that osteopathic methods restore health after failures of older treatments. He notes graduation from the American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri and offers free consultations. The office is in the Hamilton Block with hours Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 to 4 and a phone number 433.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
I. C. Traction Line Time Table Highlights Schedule
The timetable lists depart and arrival times across the I. C. Traction Line with morning and evening runs. References to limited service include Greensburg Express and Shelbyville only. A phone line is noted as New 600 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg Express
Shelbyville
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Decatur County
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Col
George Raymond
Dr. Hurty
Reine In
Vanyr Inh Wal
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
Return Grand Lodge
C.H. Thomson & CO
East Side Square
Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Mnd
James B. Lathrop
S. P. Minear
Charles W Woodward
Boat OF Directors
Charles Zoller
Morgan L. Miers
Walter W. Bonner
Louis Zoller
Louis Willey
J. E. Robbins
Frank R. Robbins
W.w. Bonner
General Ranking Business
Foleys
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