Indiana teachers wage law attacked by Marshall in Troy speech
Lawrence McTurnan reports Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas R. Marshall attacked Indiana’s minimum wage and qualification law, claiming it should be repealed to allow home district underbidding. He quotes Marshall saying teachers could be paid less if they teach at home, risking demoralizing schools. supporters defend the act as essential for salaries, buildings, term length, and statewide standards.
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Lawrence
Troy
Indiana
Marshall
State Teachers’ Association
County Superintendents’ Association
City Superintendents’ Association
Legislative Commission
Neip’e
Attack on Watson Exposed in Anderson Fund Draft
An Anderson man targeted by brewery agents received a petition to subscribe to a fund for a Friday October 30, 1908 campaign sheet attacking James E. Watson. Subscriptions listed include Marion Brewing Co ten dollars Indianapolis Brewing Co ten dollars Terre Haute Brewing Co ten dollars Foster Brewing Co ten dollars O C Rees ten dollars James Bulger five dollars Norm Renner three five.
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Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Anderson
Marion Brewing Co
Indianapolis Brewing Co
James Claybaugh
Terre Haute Brewing Co
John C. Bell
Foster Brewing Co
O. C. Rees
James Bulger
Norm Renner
Elwood
Ind
Stevenson-English wed at bride’s home in autumn decor
Charles E. Stevenson and Miss Lillie L. English united in marriage at 7 30 oclock Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home Revel English. Ceremony witnessed by about seventy five guests with Rev J B Lathrop pronouncing the couple man and wife. Out of town guests included Marshall Stevenson Kansas W J Lowe and family Hope Miss Jennie Lowe Waldron Miss Anna Stevenson Greencastle and Eugene Hart Lawrenceville Illinois. Public luncheon followed. The couple will reside with parents until their own home is built. The bride is a local high school graduate and well liked. Stevenson a rising county farmer earning general respect.
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Charles E. Stevenson
Lillie L. English
Revel English
Cora Martin
J. B. Lathrop
Stevenson
Marshall Stevenson
Kansas
W. J. Lowe
Hope
Jennie Lowe
Waldron
Anna Stevenson
Greencastle
Eugene Hart
Lawrenceville
Illinois
Firm Changes Hands in West Main Livery Barn Sale
James Anderson of Anderson and Applegate sells his interest in the West Main street livery barn to his brother in law J E Smith. The new firm will be Applegate and Smith. Both partners are noted business men and judges of horses. Anderson plans a Westward trip before deciding his future location.
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James Anderson
Anderson & Applegate
West Main Street
J. E. Smith
Fim
Applegate & Smith
Anderson
THE
Standard
Roszell and Moore Couple Married in Letts Ceremony
Joseph Roszell of Ewington and Miss Eric Moore of Letts were wed at 10 am Wednesday at the bride’s grandfather B F Moore home in Letts. They traveled to Cincinnati after a depot welcome, then plan to establish a home in Letts with many friends offering best wishes.
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Joseph Roszell
Ewington
Eric Moore
Letts
B. F. Moore
Cincinnati
Remedy Proves Quick Cure for Chronic Diarrhoea
George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania recalls suffering chronic diarrhoea during 1863 army service and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for immediate relief after trying many remedies. Batterton's drug store advertises the product.
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George M. Felton
South Gibson
Pennsylvania
A. W. Miles
Chamberlain
Batterton
Batterton's Unveils 100 New Titles in 50 Cent Line
Batterton's announces a fresh batch of one hundred titles in the fifty cent line, expanding its bargain shelves and offering a broad mix of fiction and nonfiction for budget readers.
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Batterton’s
Old Bachelor William Wiley Recounts a Lifetime of Loss
The Sunday Star profiles William Wiley of Burney in Decatur County as an octogenarian bachelor who cared for his mother and shunned marriage. Wealthy once, he lost much to misplaced confidence, leaving him with few friends and a steadfast belief in the brotherhood of man and opposition to divorce.
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William Wiley
Decatur County
Burney
Wiley
Post Office Tightens Rules On Registered Mail Delivery
Washington reports Third Assistant Postmaster General Lawshe issued an order limiting delivery of registered mail to the addressee in person only. If undeliverable it must be returned or disposed of under standard regulations. Mail must be checked for restrictions before delivery.
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Washington
Department
Lawshe
Hallowe'en Festivity in Greensburg
Saturday night will see Greensburg celebrate Hallowe'en with parades of grotesque costumes. Parties at homes feature pumpkin torches roasted nuts apples and ghost stories. The festival traces to ancient harvest rites tied to May 1 June 21 and October 31.
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Hallowe’en
Greensburg
Hallowe'en
Osteopathic Physician Dr J B Kinsinger
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician advertises treatment for illnesses unresponsive to old methods. Graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Missouri. Office in Hamilton Block Greensburg Indiana with hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Consultation free. Phone 433.
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American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
J. W. Cra Goddard & Craig
Attorneys AT Law
Little Block
Square
Indiana
Why He is Famous Buster Brown at K P Opera House
Election night at the K P Opera House features Buster Brown and his entourage with Mary Jane and Tige in a stage version that blends humor and wholesome entertainment. Master Rice acclaimed as the top Buster. Election news will be read from the stage by the Central Union Telegraph Co. staff.
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K. of P. Opera House
Buster Brown
Tige
Mary Jane
Buster
Master Rice
Central Usaion Telephone Co
Obituary: Martha Ann Parks Mourned By Family
Martha Ann Parks born February 15, 1836 near Greensburg died October 24, 1908 after two years of suffering. She married Greens Barnes February 9, 1854. six children survive. She joined the Baptist church early, cherished faith, and funeral services were held at her residence Monday at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. J. B. Lathrop.
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Martha Ann Parks
Greensburg
Greens Barnes
The
Baptist Church
J. B. Lathrop
Reception for Rev. S. S. Penrod at First M. E. Church
A public reception honored Rev. S. S. Penrod the new pastor of the First M. E. Church yesterday evening. Rev. Alonzo Murphy led the program with Miss Claribel Winchester directing music and interludes from Miss Gertrude Haas Miss Jessie Friedersdorff and Mrs. Walter Kirby. The program featured prayers vocal solos greetings and addresses including Welcome by Rev. J. B. Lathrop Model Church by J. F. Goddard and a Penrod response.
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S. S. Penrod
M. E
Alonzo Murphy
Claribel Winchester
Gertrude Haas
Jessie Friedersdorff
Walter Kirby
J. F. Fraser
J. F. Fraser. Vocal solo—Mrs. Diewert. Address of Welcome—Rev. J. B. Lathrop
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Martha A. Barnes
The Barnes family extends thanks to neighbors and friends the Rev J B Lathrop the singers and the undertaker Mr E G Schultz for care and kindness during our mother Mrs Martha A Barnes illness and passing. THE CHILDREN.
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J. B. Lathrop
E. G. Schultz
Martha A. Barnes
Why Colds are Dangerous
A cautionary note explains that ordinary colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and increase risk of diseases like diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the quickest cure and notes sale at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton’s
Abe Martins Almanack for 1909 Price 75 Cents
Almanack titled Abe Martins Almanack for 1909 lists price as 75 cents and is offered at Batterton's store. The short notice notes the publication for the year with midwestern retail context.
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Abe Martins
Batterton’s
Facts for Sick Women By Lydia E Pinkham
The advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing cure for female ailments including displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and pains. It invites sick women to write for advice and lists Lynn Massachusetts as the address.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Boys Steal Guns and Ammunition from Local Stores
Carey Waner and Burley Billieu, about twelve, were arrested for stealing two rifles from Corbett and Rhee's hardware and cartridges from Spillman and Bonner. They confessed after officers questioned them following a hunting trip on Tuesday morning.
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Carey Waner
Burley Billieu
Corbett & Rhee
Spillman & Bonner
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Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
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Ohio
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New York
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Albert W. Phillips
Jethro C. Meek
Oscar B. Trimble
Lindsey C. Jackson
Bruce Craig
T. B. Gollefer
Frank Alexander
William G. Updike
Washington Township
Will C. Ehrhardt
Henry C. Snell
Old Bachelor
J. B. Kinsinger
Foleys Honey Ney
Model Church
J. F. Goddard
E. Long St
Columbus
Oatur County
State of
Lucy C. Bush
James N. Bush
Goddard & Craig
O. B. Trimble
Decatur Co
Associated Charities
Citizens Bank
Emma B
Sefton
Independent
Robert J. Russell
Waltona Dental
W. Q. Elder
East Side Square
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Sweinblock
the Square
Greensbore
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Cowder Block
Hotel Armond
J K. Ewing Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman Block
R. P Hamilton
Notary Public
North Side Square
White Block
Greensburg, Ind
A. A. Barnes
C.H. Thomson & CO
Ardtar
Guthrie & Mitchell
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