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Newspaper

Greencastle Democrat

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1900

Page

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Miracle Hearing Restored For Miss Pearl Harris In Kokomo

Miss Pearl Harris of Amo Indiana, deaf since birth, received a delicate ear operation Tuesday at Dr I W Rayburns office on West Jefferson Street. The procedure relieved inward sinking of the drum head and shortened mallet bones restoring hearing. Harris will remain in Kokomo for follow up treatment and will likely hear as well as others in a few months. She is the granddaughter of Recorder Harris and daughter of Howard Harris.

Pearl Harris Recorder Harris I. W. Rayburn West Jefferson Street Amo Ind Institute For the Deaf Indianapolis Rayburn Miss Harris J. D. Johnson North Market Street Kokomo Howard Harris

Fresh Calf Shoes Arrival for Seasonal Needs

A new stock of calf shoes has arrived and offers quality at attractive prices. The notice highlights that the next three months will demand these shoes more than ever and recommends shoppers to act now to secure the best value.

Marriage Licenses Granted in Local Clerk’s Office

John F B McGill wed Martha Jane Morris Milton F Hathaway Jr tied with Viola M Skelton Oliver J Larkin married Lona Hurst Williamson A Crew united with Ida C Estep Tilden Frazier wed Liddie Brown

John FB. McGill Martha Jane Morris Milton F. Hathaway, Jr Viola M. Skelton Oliver J. Larkin Lona Hurst Williamson A. Crew Ida C. Estep Tilden Frazier Liddie Brown

Farmers Institute showcases large attendance and speeches

The first session at the Putnam county court house drew a large crowd with Elder Shrout’s invocation and Mayor Birch’s welcome. Speakers included Evan Davis on little fruits, T. E. Bowles on tenancy and rental of farms, and Milton Trusler sharing a hopeful view of farming life. Resolutions praised agricultural progress, thanked contributors, and elected L. A. Stockwell as president and Joseph Allen as secretary for next year.

Farmers’ Institute Court House Shrout Birch Evan Davis Hendricks County Institute Davis de Allen Jas. Bridges H. L. Randel T. E. Bowles Noblesville Milton Trusier Connersville Trusler Randel James Bridges A. O. Lockridge Capt. Wimmer F, G. Albin L. A. Stockwell Putnam County Milton Trusler T. B. Bowles J. N. Hurty H. M. Randel J. W. Robe

Bank Capital and Surplus Figures For National Bank

Readable text shows capital stock and surplus fund figures for a national bank. Totals include undivided profits and government deposits with amounts listed, culminating in overall financial figures around 805 thousand dollars.

Pro National Bank Maken

Small Pox Scare In Putnam County Causes Precautions

Reports of a possible small pox case near Morton prompt quarantine and vaccination efforts. Dr. Bence and Dr. Ferguson confirmed a genuine case, while other suspected cases turned out to be chicken pox. Countywide vigilance continues as doctors vaccinate residents and authorities monitor spread in Bloomington and Clay County.

Putnam County Bence Frank Nelson Morton Nelson E. Ferguson Indianapolis Bloomington Clay County

Auctioneer Dick Wood Fills Urgent Vacancy At 114th Sale

Paris Daily Beacon notes Greencastle Indiana auctioneer Dick Wood, a popular young man, filled in for ill Col H C Boyer at the 114th sale. Wood impressed with quick bid catching and praise from Mr Augustus and others. O'Hair plans mule sale at Mattoon tomorrow. the paper predicts a bright future for Wood in the business.

Col. H. C. Boyer Dick Wood Greencastle Ind Wood Augustus O’hair Mattoon Ill Boyer Paris Daily Beacon

Reeves and Coffman Birthday Gathering at Coffman Home

On Saturday January 20 a birthday event was held at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Coffman five miles northeast of the city to honor Mr. H. C. Reeves and Earl Coffman. Guests enjoyed a grand dinner, afternoon games for all ages, and a closing prayer led by Brother Kitchen followed by the song God be with You till We Meet Again. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, the Trails, the Baileys, Mrs. Hillis, M. N. Reeves, John M. Coffman, John 8. Coffman, Lute Coffman, Joe Sears and family, Ray Sallust and Misses Mautle, Laura, Grace, Effie Reeves, Stella Mc Bride, Nellie Hillis, and Viola and Leona Sallust.

H. C. Reeves Earl Coffman M. P. Coffman Brother Kitchen James Trail Claude Bailey Henry Bailey Alfred Bailey A. T. Hillis M. N. Reeves John M. Coffman John Coffman Lute Coffman Joe Sears Ray Sallust Misses Mautle Laura Grace Effie Reeves Stella McBride Nellie Hillis Viola Leona Sallust

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Metakean Mackintosh FISH Greencastle’s Best Clothiers Ledbetter & Swope, Furniture and Undertaking Jones Drug Store Ape Jones Bones Drug Store Meltzer & McIntosh O Ffice and Works E. Franklin St Greencastle, Indiana Christie’s Shoe Store Greencastle Banner Greencastle Democrat Star Press Wimmer F. G. Albin Joseph Allen Bowles Putnam Messrs Denny Bridges Lloyd McCabe Lane O. T. Lane Ll. A. Stockwell Cloverdale Broszht Martha Ridpath Dr. Bence Lee Collins F. Lockridge G. W. Hanna Max Bendix Mr. Nix Mr. Bendix A. W. Metcalfe Hutchinsonville Illinois Modern Woodern of America Woodmen Metcalfe Greencastle Ind The Central National Bank Comptroller Cheney and Vity R. L. O’ Hair M. D. Bridges J. L. Randel Asst Cashier Andrew B. Hanna Commissioner of Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Davis and Johnson Coatesville Stag Brock
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