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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
2
A friend recalls Mrs E J Hazelrigg as a steady, kind pillar who balanced strength and charity. She joined the Christian church at twenty two and spent nearly fifty years in service, guiding her family and neighbors with wisdom and a gentle spirit.
Elzie Walker was accidentally shot by his brother Curtis while the trio Elzie Curtis and Elmer walked on Milton Walker's farm near Newpoint. The gun discharged as Elmer aimed at a rabbit, striking Elzie in the throat and eye area. doctors say there is a chance to save the eye but vision is severely damaged.
A Colorado reader praises the newspaper for backing temperance in Indiana. He expresses belief Indiana will become a dry state with continued effort and divine help, signing John F. Hunter of Golden.
An advertisement urges readers over fifty to try Foley's Kidney Remedy to cure kidney and bladder disorders and restore vitality and strength. Endorsed by J. H. Batterton, it motivates immediate use.
Batterton's Toilet Cream advertised as ideal for chaps and rough skin. Priced at 10 cents and 25 cents.
The D. R. VanBuskirk farm of 172 acres near Decatur county sold to Hugh Taylor for 22360 dollars, about 130 dollars per acre, reportedly a record. The VanBuskirk family swapped the Bake farm of 100 acres for part payment and will move to Westover near Adams, while James Taylor bought 206 acres from Isaac Taylor for 17300 dollars. Taylor already resides at Wolverton, a property bought by the late Rev. D. R. VanBuskirk.
Daisy Ringhand died Saturday evening in Racine Wisconsin after three years of suffering. She was born September 24 1880 six miles south of Greensburg the oldest daughter of Will and wife. She married Henry Ringhand July 13 1901 and lived in St Paul Minnesota. She leaves husband a five year old son and sister Jennie. She joined Mt Pleasant M E church at fourteen and remained a faithful member. The family mourns her patient Christian life and strong faith.
Mrs H C Ringhand died in Racine Wisconsin on Saturday and her body was brought home to North Anderson street for funeral services Tuesday at two o clock conducted by Rev W H McDowell. Born September 2 1880 near Tarkeo, she married July 16 1901 at St Paul Minnesota. A son age five and husband survive. She joined Mt Pleasant M E church at fourteen and led a Christian life. death was sudden after poor health.
Carl Shafer sues Horace L Burr Fleming Ratcliff J Carl Shafer and Harold R Yockey for criminal libel alleging malicious publication in a daily paper. The Tribune men were detained by Sheriff Burr Tuesday morning but arranged bond to avoid jail. The Zoosier Schoolmaster now 50 cents at Batterton's.
T B Coleman will judge and award premiums for the Decatur county exhibit to be held Saturday November 28.Entries must be grown in 1908 and labeled with exhibitor and class numbers. Classes include Best bushel corn twenty ears ten ears yellow or white corn and corn club exhibits to feature fifteen ears from five makers with ten ears each.
General J. Lucas, aged eighty three, died at his Lawrenceburg home. A Mexican War general and Civil War brigadier born to Major Frederick J. Lucas, he lost a leg in service and is survived by daughter Mrs. William Braun of Peoria. His wife’s recent death is noted as a contributing cause.
Advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs, heals the lungs, and prevents pneumonia or consumption. Promotes a yellow package and lists J. H Batterton in Oyster Shell with a price of 90 cents per hundred.
The wedding of Bernard Stanten Jr. of Cincinnati and Miss Rose Puttmann of Newpoint took place Wednesday at St John’s Catholic church Knochsburg with pink and white decor and white chrysanthemum arrangements. Rev Stanton officiated and Miss Lulu Piene provided music. Guests included immediate family and select friends, followed by a four course dinner at the Puttmann home. The couple planned a Cincinnati visit and then home at 1400 Fair Avenue Columbus Ohio after January 1. Attendees from afar included Rev H Stanten New Richmond Ohio Bernard Stanten Sr Louis Stanten Sylvester Stanten and Miss Loretta Stanten of Cincinnati.
Mrs Drue Williams hosted the Club of 94 on Wednesday with her daughter Miss Pearl assisting. The program featured a Thanksgiving sentiment theme, musical selections by Mrs Reed Miss Donnell and Miss Ewing, a Turkey dinner served at five, and various guests listed including Mrs Nordmeyer Mrs Stimson and Mrs Erdmann.
Charles Wood transfers 4 acres in Sandcreek to Ed Mozingo for 2800 dollars. Lula B Andress sells 40 acres in Saltcreek to Isaac Deilks for 1200 dollars. O G Metzler sells a lot in etcy to Larilda Miller for 3300 dollars. Ernest F Garver transfers a city lot to William R Cofield for 2200 dollars. George E Erdmann to E K Moodr city lot for 160 dollars. John Greene to Walter Wolfer land in Jackson for 474 dollars. Martha Swein to G G Welsh city lot for 1 of value. James Wagoner to Alice Swango Mechanicsburg lot for 225 dollars. Mary Burckhalter to James Gannon city lot for 700 dollars. Clara McLain to Martin Hill one third interest in 120 acres Jackson township for 3600 dollars. Mary B Elmore to Martin Hill one third interest in 120 acres Jackson. Alice N McLain to Martin Hill one third interest in 120 acres Jackson township for 3600 dollars.
John Scott aged twenty three was instantly killed on Tuesday morning while working on his mother Lou Scotts farm four miles northeast of Clarks purg. Jack Farthing a hunter on the farm discharged a broken gun causing the fatal wound. Farthing and Scott reside at Andersonville and Scott leaves a wife and two young children.
Charles Dall eighteen son of Ed Ball and wife near West Port suffered a severe spine injury when a bed toppled onto him while unloading a wagon. He remains in critical condition with little hope of recovery, though condition showed slight improvement yesterday evening.
An advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for sick headaches caused by a troubled stomach. A free sample offer is available at Batterton's drug store to try the remedy.
Babcock's Coryslopsis talcum, touted as the finest made, is available at Batterton's for 15 cents, offering shoppers a premium personal care option at a low price.
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