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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
1
A Saturday morning blaze in Shirley destroyed twenty five homes and cremated two people. Firefighters gained control by Monday. Loss is estimated at 375000 with partial insurance. Charles Gates, previously from this city, ran a Shirley meat market and also lost his business. Aid from New Castle arrived too late to prevent heavy losses.
A Friday reception hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Bennett Mrs. B F Bennett and Mrs. Mary C Bracken at the Bennett residence on East Washington street featured red and white decor with chrysanthemums and southern smilax. Erdmann orchestra provided music and guests included Mrs. Frank E Gavin and Mrs. Hal Hornbrook of Indianapolis Mrs. Mary VanDeman of Atlanta and Mrs. Mary Stockman of Brookhaven Mississippi.
A Young Voters Club organized in Harris City lists officers President Fred Koarr Vice President Lee Morrison Secretary John King and Treasurer Ben Hamer. The group aims to study politics with several officers identified as Democrats and Republicans and plans meetings twice weekly.
Robert Snider received word Thursday of his father R. W. Snider death in Dayton Ohio. Funeral services were held at the late home Saturday morning. Snider, a well known local photographer for many years, was 67. Robert Snider and his wife attended the funeral.
The first annual meeting of the Associated Charities will be held at the Opera House on Monday evening October 26 at 7 30. Father Gavish of Indianapolis will give the address The New Philanthropy Does it Pay . It will be a rare treat and admission is free to all.
James Hill of St Paul sustained a severe gash on his left leg when a falling chisel struck him while he helped his father, John Hill of Waynesburg. Dr Curtis Hill of Westport treated the wound and advised several days of recovery.
Governor Hoch and state officials credit prohibition for significant gains in Kansas City Kansas. They cite $1.5 million rise in deposits, $25 000 annual crime prosecution savings, 325 000 yearly policing cut, a 20 cent tax levy drop per 100, population up 12 percent, and a building boom. They note fewer dependent poor cases and school demand while saloon closures eliminate detective needs.
The 31st annual reunion of the survivors of the 7th Indiana Volunteers met in Franklin last Thursday with many comrades wives and friends present. Visitors arrived from Wednesday and were welcomed with silk badges. The gathering opened after a social hour at 11 o clock with Rev. A D Batchelor delivering the invocation and Col M C Welsh giving the welcome. Officers elected for the coming year were Major M C Welsh president and Clay Elder secretary. Next year’s reunion will be held in Franklin.
Friday night program of the Christian Endeavor social drew a well attended audience. The evening featured music by an orchestra, recitations by Nellie Vankirk and Mildred Conquest, piano solos by Jessie Friedersdorf and Vina Knowles, dialogues by Ruth Biddinger and Freda Levenstein, piano duets by Elizabeth Menzie with Sarah Levenstein and Katie Eich with Marie Russell, and additional recitations by Anna Smith and Freda Levenstein.
On Saturday evening at 8 o clock at the Humphrey home in Albert M Christy and Emma Dugan united in marriage with Rev J A Browne officiating They are respected locals Christy a city mail carrier and Dugan former Greensburg Limestone book keeper now starting housekeeping at 326 East Central Avenue with friends sending best wishes
A large city crowd attended the Westport carnival Saturday with liberal prizes in contests. The pie eating contest amused the crowd while Sammy Hollensbe caught the greased pig and Charlie Brengle won the foot race. Gladys Welch took first and Elsie Simmonds second in the pumpkin contest.
Mrs Margaret B Stewart died at her daughter’s home in St Paul on Thursday at midnight from heart disease. She was 55 and widow of Reuben Stewart. Survived by five daughters and three sons. Funeral services were held at the family residence on Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Elizabeth Craige died at her daughter Mrs. Prudence Wooley’s home in St. Paul at 11:30 p.m. last Wednesday of stomach trouble. She was 76 and had lived with her daughter for a year. Survived by three children: Mrs. James Mc Coy of Minnesota, Dr. Craige of Champaign Illinois, and Mrs. Wooley. Interment Saturday morning in Fall Hill cemetery.
Mrs Ida Young wife of Charles Young of St Paul died at her home about two o clock Monday morning of consumption. She was thirty years old and leaves a husband and a six year old daughter to mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother.
Miss Stella Murphy organizes a Music Club with officers Miss Margaret Miller president Miss Stella Stagg vice president and Miss Worth Stewart secretary. Members prepare for public recitals and Miss Murphy has achieved notable success as a teacher.
W L White becomes the successor to Parsons’ Undertaking House in a local obituary notice dated 2011, continuing the family business in funeral services.
Fire gutted the William Beggs home near Williamstown on Monday morning. Beggs, linked to the Model Grocery, was moving to the farm. only one room was furnished. Insurance covered part of the loss, which is expected to be heavy.
Directors met at the secretary's office on Saturday afternoon and chose officers. President Marshall E Newhouse. Vice president Henry Reddieman. Secretary S W Hillman. Treasurer John F Templeton.
The Republicans of Saltcreek township nominated Isaac Doles for trustee and William Shelling for assessor on Saturday afternoon. In Clay township, Samuel E. Clapp was nominated for trustee and Albert J. Thomson for assessor at the convention held Saturday.
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