Watson Flags Brewers in Indiana Campaign
Congressman James E. Watson rallies against brewery influence in Indiana with a temperance platform. He defends Republican leadership on liquor laws and local option, telling a Putnam county audience that brewers must not rule in the state and framing the issue as people versus breweries. He recalls Democratic pasts and praises pure food laws as GOP policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Watson
Gombine
Watson
Marshall
Louis Ludlow
Mr. Watson
Indianapolis Star
Greencastle
Ind
Geominee
Indiana
Lieber-Crawford-Fairbanks-Fleming
Mr. Bryan
Court House
Indianapolis
Putnam County Court House
Last Survivor of Congress Letter From 1907
Postmaster Braden receives a letter from Conneaut Ohio dated August 27 1907 from John J Pearce asking if former congressman Will Cumback still lives Pearce recalls being among the youngest members in 1855 56 and notes Cumback’s Greensburg Indiana home and a prior visit he is nearly eighty three and feeble seeking an early reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conneaut
Ohio
P. M
Congress
Will Cumback
Camback
Greensburg
Indiana
Williams Evans nuptials at Evans home near Letts
Miss Ethel M Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs John G Evans and Grover R Williams of Letts were married at 7:30 pm on Wednesday August 26 at the Evans residence west of Letts with Rev W F Roberts officiating. Guests included Miss Eric Moore and Joseph Roszell. The couple plan home duties after September 2 in Letts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Evans
Letts
Ethel M
Grover R. Williams
W. F. Roberts
Eric Moore
Joseph Roszell
Ewington
Mendelssohn
Nellie
Clifford Davia
Harrington Boyd
Greensburg
Delightful House Party Hosted by Miss Putmann
Miss Clara Putmann of Newpoint entertained numerous young ladies from the city at a house party and an Al Fresno dinner on Wednesday. An all day event featured a noon dinner and a 4 o clock lunch to fit the 5 o clock train home. Guests included Florine Sefton Mary Wolverton Lelia Beach Margarerite Shannon Mabel Kennedy Willa Pleak Bessie Draper Estella Johnston Mary Robison Mae Lanham Mary Finley Forrest Kyle and Fay Silvers from Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Putmann
Newpoint
al Fresno
Florine Sefton
Mary Wolverton
Lelia Beach
Margarerite Shannon
Mabel Kennedy
Willa
Peery-Greene Luncheon Honors Mrs Heeb and Mrs Batchelor
A one o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. T Burns Peery and Mrs. Thomas M Greene honored Mrs. Emmette J Heeb and Mrs. George H Batchelor of Indianapolis. Fifty Greensburg ladies attended at the Peery home on North Franklin Street for a four course meal with a guessing contest awarding Mrs. T E Hamilton a cut glass cream and sugar set as the prize.
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Greensburg
T. Burns Peery
Thomas M. Greene
Emmette J. Heeb
George H. Batchelor
Indianapolis
Peery
North
Franklin Street
T. E. Hamilton
Badly Cut Hand Injures Express Messenger in Anderson
Frank Lee an express messenger in Anderson suffered a severe cut to the back of his left hand when glass from a car door shattered while he assisted in a transfer. He received immediate care and seven stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lee
Express
Anderson
Ogden Accepts Instructorship at Park College
Harold B. Ogden of Forest Hill, a Hanover College graduate, has gone to Parksville Missouri to take an instructor post at Park College a Presbyterian college with over 400 students The move was unsolicited and friends in Decatur wish him success in his new field.
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Harold B. Ogden
Forest Hill
Hanover College
Parksville
Missouri
Park College
Ogden
Old Decatur
Real Estate Swap Tabs Closed In Jackson and Sandcreek Townships
Charles Whipple sold the old Eli Bake farm of one hundred acres north of Sardinia in Jackson township for eleven thousand dollars. In exchange he acquired a 132 acre farm south of Gaynorsville in Sandcreek township from Mr. Taylor for ten thousand dollars.
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Charles Whipple
Jackson Township
Eli Bake
Sardinia
Mr. Taylor
Mr. Whipple
Gaynorsville
Sandcreek
Best Treatment for a Burn Salve in Every Household
Chamberlain's Salve is essential for burns as it relieves pain quickly and promotes healing without scarring in minor injuries. Also touted for chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Priced at 25 cents, sold at Batterton's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batterton’s Drug Store
Real Estate Transfers Across Townships and Towns
A series of land and lot transfers are recorded including Andrew Kincaid to Clyde Crafton in Fugit township for 1500 dollars and John Johaningmano to Andrew Hessler in Marion township for 2990 dollars. Other transfers involve Burney, St. Maurice, Washington and Marion townships with amounts ranging from 100 to 8200 dollars.
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Andrew Kincaid
Clyde Crafton
Fugit
John Johaningmano
Andrew Hessler
Marion Township
Catherine Galbraith
Big Four R. R. Co
Burney
Nevada Minor
Francis Silas Chatard
Henry Darmhun
St. Maurice
Greensburg Commercial Club
Sherman Dolds
City
Ezra Russell
J.W. Reddelman
Fred W. Meyer
Charles Williams
Saltcreek
John J. Parker
U. S. Parker
Albert Nadermann
Henry Luken
Cora Lewis Lindel
Landis Doles
John A. Duncan
W. J. Back
Washington Township
August Haberto Adam J. Hesler
J. Allen Duncan
Albert Brune
Abram Eck
J. M. Matthews
Saloon Keeper Disappears After Change in Charge
Levi Hawkins, who recently took charge of the Fan saloon owned by the Indianapolis Brewing Co, vanished Sunday after a period of absence. A Shelbyville News report claims Hawkins eloped with a Greensburg woman, leaving with $200 and a photograph of his companion.
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Levi Hawkins
Fan
George Tolen
Hawkins
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Shelbyville
Shelbyville News
Brewing Company
Vanarsdall
Social Week at McCoys Hosts Many Out of Town Guests
The McCoy home in Cozy County welcomed Miss Florence Dicky of Cynthiana Kentucky and Misses Louise Kiefer Avis Kelley Hazel Rhoades Gladys Whittaker Irene Newman Ethel Tillett Eva Thompson as visitors. Hazel McCoy hosted a watermelon party and hay ride to Hilldale Park. Mrs McCoy and daughter entertained about fifty guests with refreshments. A dance at the Eagles Hall capped the week with Miss McVoy and friends as honored guests.
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Curtis McCoy and
Florence Dicky
Cynthiana
Louise Kiefer
Avis Kelley
Greescastle
Hazel Rhoades
Atlante
Ind
Gladys Whittaker
Martinsville
Irene Newman
Indianapolis
Ethel Tillett
Peru
Eva Thompson
Versailles
Hazel McCoy
Hilldale Park
Bertha Burns Lee Weds Prof. William Broyles
Miss Bertha Burns Lee married Prof. William Anderson Broyles at the I O O F Home on Wednesday afternoon. Rev W G Johnston officiated. Both graduates of the State University, they plan to reside in Elwood and begin married life amid county good wishes.
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Bertha Burns Lee
William Anderson Broyles
W. G. Johnston
The
Christian Church
Miss Lee
State University
Broyles
Elwood
Advertised Letters and Cards List for Unclaimed Mail
The notice lists names including Joe Cox Charles Decker Thomas Luster Albert Romig J F Vance Alex Washam J B Whitlatch Mrs James Cord Miss Inez McCune Mrs Flora Peters Mrs Sarah Schuck Robert Rowland Homer Weinland Miss Nellie Hunter These letters and cards will be sent to the dead letter office on September 15 if not claimed before that time. L D Braden P M.
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Joe Cox
Charles Decker
Thomas Luster
Albert Romig
J. F. Vance
Alex Washam
J. B. Whitlatch
James Cord
Inez McCune
Flora Peters
Sarah Schuck
Robert Rowland
Homer Weinland
Nellie Hunter
L. D. Braden
P. M
One Pound Can Royal Baking Powder for 43 Cents
A local ad advertises a one pound can of Royal Baking Powder priced at 43 cents at Duffey's.
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Duffey’s
Greensburg to Host Five Lecture Nights At Opera House
A winter lecture series at Greensburg K of P Opera House plans five talks by noted speakers led by George R. Wendling and Gov. Joseph W. Folk. The season opens October 21 with Wendling. other dates come about monthly. Season tickets are $2 with reserved seating and support the venue if profits remain. Frank Batterton handles ticket sales and readers are invited to request preferred speakers.
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K of P. Opera House
Greensburg
George R. Wendling
Ernest Wray Oneal
Lou J. Beauchamp
Frank Dixon
Joseph W. Fold
Wendling
Gov. Folk
Beauchamp
Indianapolis
Thomas Dixon
Frank
K. of P. Opera House Fund
Frank Batterton
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for recovery
Mrs A Gregory of Denver writes that after six years of female troubles and an unsuccessful operation she found relief with Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites backache bearing down and periodic pains and urges other sick women to try the remedy and seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
A. Gregory
Lawrence St
Denver
Col
Mrs. Pinkham
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under New Pure Food Law
J. H. Batterton announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Starks Fear Noise in Shark Encounters at Sea
The article explains sharks’ fear of splashing and how South Sea islanders swim in groups to create noise and deter sharks. It notes that lone swimmers may provoke a sudden attack when a “man eater” surfaces from beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sea Islands
Brahms and Tschaikowsky Share Mutual Musical Dislike
The two composers met only twice and after Brahms traveled to Hamburg for Tschaikowsky fifth symphony they dined together. Brahms admitted he did not like the work, and Tschaikowsky said mutual dislike existed, yet they parted on excellent terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahms
Tschaikowsky
Hamburg
Introduction Gag Echoes Spooner Speech Anecdote
Former Senator John C Spooner recalls a humorous introduction from a German mayor in a Wisconsin town. The mayor fumbles and admits he has already introduced Spooner, then declares that Spooner will now speak. The tale highlights simple humor around political addresses.
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John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Spooner
Just a Slip of the Pen in a Border Letter
A terse exchange between a summer boarder and a farmer turns on a note about mosquitoes in the estakiaheod area. The Judge questions whether a writer meant to claim the insects were absent, suggesting a slip of the pen.
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Estakiaheod
Just Exactly Right New Life Pills Endorsement
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr Kings New Life Pills are just exactly right. The pills relieve without discomfort and serve as a remedy for constipation biliousness and malaria. Sold for 25 cents at F. M. Henry & Co. drug store.
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Dr. King
A. A. Felton
Harrisville
N. Y
F. M. Henry & Co
Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician in Greensburg
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician announces medical practice in Hamilton Block Greensburg Indiana. He cites failure of old methods and promotes osteopathy with a free consultation. Office hours 9 to 4 on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Phone 483. graduate of Americana School of Osteopathy Kirksville MO.
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Americana School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
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Toledo
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Big Four
Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Mnd
James B. Lathrop
S. P. Minear
Charles W Wood
Ard
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Starks
J. B. Kinsinger
Osteopathic
Robert J. Russell
W. Q. Elder
East Side
B. F. Bennett
T. E. Davidson
Bennett & Davidson
Attorneys At Law
Sweinblock
South Side Square
Greensburg, Ind
Hugh Wickens
John E. Osborn Wickens & Osborn
Cowder Block
J. K. Ewing
Frank Hamilton
Ewing & Hamilton
Freeman
Greenuburg
India
K. P Hamilton
Notary Public
Cyclone Insance
North Side Square
I. F. Goddard
J. W. Crs Goddard & Craig
Hittle Block
Square
Cash C. Lowe
Offic
White Block
Geo. W. Bruce
Attorney-at-Law
First National Bank
Greensburg Foundry and Machine
W. Hilland
Doner
Jon G. Zoginef
All National Bank
Reensburg
Boanrt
Charles Zoller
Morgan L. Miers
Walter W. Bonner
Louis Zoller
Louis Willey
J. E. Robbins
Frank R. Robbins
W.w. Bonner
Waits Front
West Side Square
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