Appellate Judge David A. Myers Nominated for Indiana South District
Greensburg attorney David A. Myers born near Logansport rose through public schools and Union University Albany Law School. He served Greensburg city attorney and as prosecution attorney, then judge on the Eighth Judicial Circuit. Appointed to the appellate bench in 1904, he has been renominated without opposition. He is regarded as a fearless, justice grounded jurist.
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David A. Myers
Greensburg
Logansport
Central Normal College
Smithson Colllege
Union University
Albany Law School
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Mount
Eighth Judicial
John D. Miller
Durbin
Henley
Republican State Committee
Myers
Indiana
Fire destroys Spander building and millhousen structures
A 4:30 am blaze in Millhousen destroyed the Spander hotel saloon and public hall, plus the general store of J W Hardebeck. The town hand engine was inoperable, buckets fought the flames. Mrs Spander reported about 3000 dollars in uninsurable losses. others like Bernard Goldschmidt and Koors heirs faced substantial damages.
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Spander
Millhousen
J. W. Hardebeck
Liver Barn
Brakeman Injured After Train Derailment Near Hamilton Road
A tree blocked the Big Four track north of town causing a box car to derail from a northbound freight. Brakeman Taraska, riding on the car, was violently thrown and sustained a distorted shoulder and bruises. He was taken to his mother’s home in Westport. Injuries described as painful but not dangerous.
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Hamilton Road
Here
Taraska
North Alderson Street
Westport
Sprained Ankle Claims Quick Cure From Balm
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third the normal time by freely applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm and giving absolute rest. Noting it is available for purchase at Batterton's drug store.
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Batterton
Pension amendments debated by Grand Army leaders
Grand Army of the Republic leaders debated pension bills delaying action for three years while considering amendments to service and widows pensions. They favored sending the matter to pension agents, with plans to limit dates of eligibility and to address ex prisoners of war pay. Salt Lake City announced as next G A R meeting site.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Congres
Congress
IL R Sherwood
Ohio
Grand Army
Salt Lake City
Ministers Salaries in Conference District Cities
The report compares salaries and rent allowances for leading conference district cities. Figures tabulated show the First church in each city as the representative example.
Smoley's Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An advertisement asserts Smoley's Kidney Cure will cure any kidney or bladder ailment within medicinal reach. Endorsed by J. H. Batterton, the claim emphasizes broad effectiveness and reassuring results for readers seeking treatment.
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Smoley
J. H. Batterton
Aunt Mary Receives 93rd Birthday Dinner Honor
"Aunt Mary" Donnell celebrated her ninety third birthday with a dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bonner at their East Main Street home. Born near Georgetown Kentucky on September 22 1815 she is the lone surviving Braden sibling and longtime resident of the county having moved there in 1821. She remains in good health and active at an advanced age with hopes she may reach a century.
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Mary’’ Donnell
Henry Bonner
East Main Street
Georgetown
Kentucky
Wiliam
Euphemia Braden
John H. Braden
Mary
Altho
John Klein Dies After Long Illness
John Klein formerly of this city died at his home Monday after a long illness of tuberculosis. He had years of employment at the Spitzmesser Ice Plant and was the brother in law of William and Adolph Leimgruber. Miss Lilian and William Leimgruber traveled Tuesday to attend the funeral services held yesterday afternoon.
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John Klein
Mace’e
Mr. Klein
Spitzmesser Iee
William and
Adolph Leimgruber
Lilian
William Leimgruber
Pension Increases Announced by D L Morgan Agency
Increases in pensions were made through the D L Morgan agency of Clarksburg. Names include James Beeson of Greensburg rising from 24 to 30 dollars per month O C Elder of Greensburg from 17 to 24 dollars L E Rader of Laurel from 6 to 10 dollars Sho z Batesville from 17 to 24 dollars per month.
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D. L. Morgan Agency
Clarksburg
James Beeson
Greensburg
O. C. Elder
L E. Rader
Laurel
Sho
Batesville
Live Stock Sale at Anderson and Applegate Livery
A live stock sale is scheduled for Saturday October 10 at the Anderson and Applegate Livery Dam on West Main Street. Prospective sellers are invited to consign stock. inquiries should be directed to Anderson and Applegate via phone. A. A. Barnes is the auctioneer.
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Anderson & Applegate
West Main Street
Cured Hay Fever and Summer Cold Report
Batesville Indiana resident A J Nusbaum describes a three month summer cold and hay fever relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar in the yellow package. Nusbaum and his wife praise the remedy for rapid cure and say previous medicines failed. J H Batterton confirms.
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A. J Nusbaum
Batesville
Indiana
Foley
J. H. Batterton
Rules for Auto Drivers through Hazardous Road Etiquette
A vintage list prescribes motorist duties and penalties for approaching teams, corner visibility, seasonal paint, dust control, and convoy safety. It details stopping, signaling, extreme penalties tied to mile-based offenses, and dramatic measures like rockets, bells, and even disassembly of the vehicle when needed.
Distribution of Deaths From Communicable Diseases July 1908
Tables show death distribution for July 1908 by Northern and Southern Sanitary Sections. Each section lists total population, death rate per 1 000, consumption and disease rates per 100 000 for typhoid diphtheria scarlet fever diarrheal diseases. Northern total pop 1 907 998. Southern 722 146.
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Soodorn
Iiss Snr Svark
Ck Vc Kencey Ina
Decatur County Delivers Lobby Visit On County Option
A group of about thirty Decatur county advocates headed by Rev. W G Johnston and Rev A T Rankin traveled to Indianapolis for the special legislative session. They met Gov Hanly and toured the House and Senate with local supporters Rep Woodfill Sen Springer and Bartholomew. they learned both Decatur lawmakers back the county option bill. Opposing county option were County Chairman William Ryan Dr J W Rucker and local saloonists Ralph Gidley John Link Jake Bender and others.
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Decatur
W. G. Johnston
A. T. Rankin
Hanly
Woodfill
Senate
Springer
Bartholomew
William Ryan
J. W. Rucker
Ralph Gidley
John Link
Jake Bender
Citizens Journey to Indianapolis for Local Option Bill
Local supporters from the city and county traveled to Indianapolis on Tuesday to advocate for the county local option bill while several saloon operators accompanied by opposing lobbyists sought to block its passage.
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Indianapolis
Dr J B Kinsinger Osteopathic Physician Ad
Dr J B Kinsinger osteopathic physician advertises osteopathy as effective where other methods fail. Graduate of American School of Osteopathy Kirksville Mo claims lifelong hope for the sick with free consultation. Office hours 9 to 4 Tuesdays and Saturdays in Greensburg Indiana. Phone 433. Now is the time to subscribe.
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American School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Hamilton Block
Greensburg
Ind
Local Briefs On Illness And Visits
M. J. Ewing is very ill with pneumonia at his home five miles west of the city. Mrs. Ralph Wagner returns to Clinton after visiting Mrs. Frances McLaughlin. Mrs. James Clemons returns from an extended visit with relatives in Chicago. Rev. John Huckleberry and daughter from Franklin arrived Tuesday for a family visit.
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M. J. Ewing
Ralph Wagner
Clinton
Frances McLauglin
James Clemons
Chicago
John Huckleberry
Franklin
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GUNN
Kirby Bros
Union Trust Company
Greensburg, Indiana
Bert
Walter W. Bonner
J. H. Christian
W. H. Robbins
Chas. Zoller, Sr
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James B. Lathrop
Frank Robbins
Isaac Sefton
Barrington Boyd
Pulse & Porter
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