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Newspaper

Greensburg Standard

Location

Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

2

Mass Meeting Celebrates Passage of County Option Bill

A large Greensburg gathering in court house park praised Indiana's county unit bill No. 548 and thanked Governor Hanly and supportive legislators. Speakers urged vigilance and readiness for an early spring election as the Anti-Saloon League predicted a new vote on temperance.

W. G. Johnston J. F. Fraser Ira Clack Civic League Portland Court ‘House Park Sanday Clark Col. M. C Welsh L. D Crooks A. L. Bennett J. F Fraser House of Representatives Woodfill Springer Ira Clark Pres L. D. Braden Vice Press Voters’ League Anti-Saloon League

Live Stock Sale at Anderson and Applegate Livery Dam

A live stock sale is scheduled for Saturday October 10 at the Anderson and Applegate Livery Dam on West Main Street. Vendors are invited to consign stock. contact Anderson and Applegate or auctioneer A A Barnes at 3912 for details.

Anderson & Applegate West Main Street

Mrs Charles E Smith Endorses New Life Pills in Maine Ad

Mrs Charles E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without making a fuss about it These painless purifiers are sold at F M Henry Co drug store for 25 cents per bottle

Charles E. Smith West Franklin Maine Dr. King F. M. Henry & Co

Indiana to Sponsor County Corn Exhibits for National Show

Governor appoints county agents to build up Indiana’s corn effort for the National Corn Show in Omaha. A $1,000 premium is set for the best corn with county and state exhibits, trains with sleeping cars to Omaha, and November county exhibits to feed the display. Local assistants named in each township are urged to cooperate and prepare exhibits. M. E. Newhouse signs the call.

Omaha Indiana Corr Jackson Township Roy Kennedy Clay Township Don Webb Adams Township Henry Hodges Clinton Township Frank Sefton Washington Township W. E. Jack Sandcreek Hugh Taylor Marion Frank Cord Saltcreek Ed Risk Fugit Frank Kitchin Vecatur Corp

Northwest Tourist Club Opens Sixteenth Year With Program

The Tourist Club met with President Dr. D. W. Weaver and wife for the first meeting of the year. Twenty four members attended along with guests. Talks described trips to Minneapolis North Dakota St Paul the Pacific Coast Canada Yellow stone and Canadian Parks. Next meeting October 19 at Miss Alana Stewart's home. The year's study focuses on the United States.

D. W. Weaver Tom Jenkins Elmer Cochran Ernest Heiser Weaver Minneapolis North Dakota St. Paul Harry Mount Mr. Mount Pacific Coast Canada O. G. Miller Mr. Miller Yellowstone Canadian Sue Lambert Emma Arthur Donnell Pearl William Wil Monfort Jenkins, Cochra Heiser Alana Stewart United States

Reunion at Harris City Hosts German and American Guests

Peter Gutting of Harris City entertained Sunday with guests George Wind and his daughter Mrs Eva Leopold of Bavaria Germany and Rudolph Wind of Cincinnati. Gutting came to this country twenty seven years ago and Rudolph Wind forty years ago, having spent most time in Cincinnati. The two brothers have been apart for a long time and will stay together several weeks before parting again.

Peter Gutting Harris City George Wind Eva Leopold Bavaria Germany Rudolph Wind Cincinnati Mr. Gutting

Accident Injures Miss Minnie Boys After Pony Fall

Miss Minnie, daughter of Fred Boys and wife, was injured Saturday afternoon when a barbed wire snagged the pony as it passed through a gate. The horse sprang, throwing her to the ground and cutting her face. Medical aid arrived quickly. injuries are not serious but will keep her home for several days.

Miss Minnie Fred Boys

Chapped Skin Treated Overnight with Chamberlain's Salve

Chapped skin on hands or face may be cured in one night by applying Chamberlain's salve. It is described as unequaled for sore nipples burns and scalds. Available at Batterton's drug store.

Batterton’s Drug Store

Birthday Gathering at the Stotts Home

A birthday celebration at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stott near Westport includes a morning photograph by Keith of Westport. Guests from Greensburg and Rushville join in dinner, a rocking chair gift for Mrs. Stott, and a relaxing afternoon with children gathering gutumo leaves. The event concludes with well wishes for Mrs. Stott’s continued happiness.

Clarence Stott Westport Samuel Brown Benjamin Nathaniel Gentry James Underwood Ed Brown Greensburg William Billin Stella Taylor Master Scoval Gladys Welch James Gartin Sop Lotus Rushville William Stegner Pierceville Ind

Society Notes Highlight Local Entertainers and Guests

Mrs. D W Weaver Mrs Robert St John and Mrs Fred Nordmeyer host guests today and tomorrow. Mrs Mary Moody hosted Rev A L Bennett and family at six o'clock Friday. Mr and Mrs John Hornung entertained Rev A R Beach and family at six. Mrs S P Minear entertained the Woman's Club on East Main Street Tuesday. A birthday party honored Beatrice Carson with Mrs Will Erdmann and children on East Walnut Street. Mr and Mrs Edgar Hamilton hosted friends at one o'clock dinner Tuesday for guests from Missouri and Indianapolis. Miss Mildred Johnston hosted a Friday two course luncheon for young people with music by Cecil Kirkpatrick and others.

D. W. Weaver Robert St. John Fred Nordmeyer Mary Moody A. L. Bennett John Hornung Rev A. R. Beach Will Erdmann East Walnut Street Beatrice Carson Elegan Edgar Hamilton Thomas Guest Missouri Thomas M Greene Mae Cincinnati E. H. Heeb Idianapolis Mildred Johnston Cecil Kirkpatik Louisa Kercheval Willa Elder Crystal Rosebrough Ruth Martin Clyde Applegate Holden Erdmann Joe Johnston Bernice Shields Ernest Elder Kirkpatrick

Dillman and Hunt Tie The Knot In Kokomo Nuptials

Lewis Dillman of Hope wed Mrs. Thomas Hunt at the bride's Kokomo home on a Tuesday evening. Mrs. Hunt is sister to George Sefton of this city. The couple will reside in Hope and receive many congratulatory wishes for happiness and success.

Lewis Dillman Hope Thomas Hunt Kokomo

Notice of P H Insurance annual meeting October 1008

Members of the P. of H. Insurance Company are notified the annual meeting will convene at 1 p.m. Saturday October 1008 in the G A R hall to elect seven directors and transact other business. S W Hillman 4012 Secretary.

P. of H. Insurance Company G. A. R. Hall S. W. Hillman

Remedy Ends Longstanding Diarrhoea for Soldier

George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania recounts chronic diarrhoea while in the army in 1863. He praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, bought at Batterton's drug store, noting one bottle stopped the ailment at once after persuasion by A W Miles of the same town.

George M. Felton South Gibson Pennsylvania A. W. Miles Chamberlain Batterton

Peroxide Cream Promise At Batterton Store

Advertisers claim peroxide cream makes skin soft and white and entice readers to try a 25c jar at Batter ton's market.

Batter _ton’s

Reception honors Woodfill after county option law win

A large crowd greeted Web Woodfill with a Greensburg band playing as he arrived at the G A R hall. Col M C Welsh chaired a tribute noting his role in passing the county option law, with members of the community praising his public service and Woodfill expressing gratitude for the welcome. Long live Mr Woodfill and may his tribe increase.

Knickerbocker Greensburg G. A. R. Hall Col M. C. Welsh Woodfill Col. Welsh H. B. Sherman Mr. Woodfit

Woman Interrupts Political Speaker During Cough Fit

A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continual coughing. An advertisement promotes Poley’s Honey and Tar as a quick cure for coughs and colds, noting Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Batterton advertises Mr. Crewe’s Career by Winston Churchill at $1.18.

Poley Foley J. H. Batterton Mr. Crewe Winston Churchill Batterton’s

Dr. J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician Ad

Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician advertises healing claims for many ailments resisted by old methods. States graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo and offers free consultation. Office in Hamilton Block Greensburg Ind with hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays and phone 433.

American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Hamilton Block Greensburg Ind

Foley's Honey and Tar Pledge Versus Quack Claims

A note from J. H. Batterton warns married men against allowing fame seeking members to promote substitutes for Foley's Honey and Tar. The message asserts Foley's remedy is best for coughs colds and lung trouble and that the genuine product has no opiates and a yellow package.

Foley

I. and C. Traction Line Time Table Limited

Time table for the I. and C. Traction Line limited to Shelbyville route with express Greensburg service stopping only at Shelbyville.

Shelbyville

Arnica Salve Cited for Sore Feet and Wounds

Local testimonial from W Stone of East Poland Maine praising Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts and all abrasions. Seller F M Henry Co drug store offers it with a guarantee, noting its use for piles as well.

Bucklen W. Stone East Poland Maine F. M. Henry & Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

MASS Court House Park Ayer Z.C. Ayer Co Lowell Society Notes S. P. Minear Woman's Club East Main Street Dillman-Hunter J. B. Kinsinger A. m A. Mn James E. Watson William L. Taylor Clarksburg William C. Barnard Congress T. E. Davidson Adams H.C. Skillman Newpoint Frank C. Hamilton Rev. J. W. Turner Sandusky Foley’s Petey & Company Chicage A. A. Barnes Hite Block N. Side Greenssurg The Associated Charities Citizens Bank Emma B. Sefton Independent C.H. Thomson & CO East Side Square
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