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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
3
Harmony residents and Reelsville cows became mysterious adversaries after cows chewed and wrecked eight gallons of blackberries and torn dresses. The Harmony set returned home with empty baskets and damaged clothing, ending in a tongue in cheek note from Brazil Times.
A social event at A. F. Stonehart’s home on the National Road celebrated the 100th birthday of grandfather Anderson. About 123 guests from Indiana and nearby states enjoyed a feast of fried chicken and other dishes, recalling memories and renewing ties among families including Stonehart, Lyons, Miller, Thompson, and many others.
Postmaster Vestal receives the official parcel post changes set to begin August 15. The new system allows up to 80 pounds in a parcel with reduced rates. Local zone mails cost five cents for the first pound and one cent for each additional two pounds, while first and second zones see five cents for the first pound and one cent per additional pound. Under old rates twenty pounds to the second zone cost eighty two cents. new rates drop to twenty four cents.
Infant daughter of Robert and Mae Williams born June 16 died July 27 at six weeks. Survived by parents and many relatives and friends. Funeral service at the Baptist church by Rev Phillip at eleven o'clock. Burial in Stilesville cemetery.
The Wood family holds its annual reunion on Tuesday August 12 at the residence of Lee nod seven miles northwest of Greencastle. All relatives and friends are invited. Lucille Wood, Secretary.
The Williams family reunion near Fincastle featured a history reading by Robert H. Williams of Crawfordsville. A trolley breakdown on the Glenn Viaduct left four westbound cars and several eastbound cars stalled for hours, with passengers angered at delays and insects swarming the crowded cars.
Listed are transfers including Walter F. Graham to Emery A. Powell for a Commercelal place lot. William H. Young and others to Chas FE Lewis for a Manhattan lot. Geo Robert and others to C E Lewis for a Manhattan lot. William A. Peck and others to Warden School Township for land 205.82 acres in Warren Township, amounting to 75.88 acres.
Going West and Going East train times listed with daily and or ex Sunday departures. Notable times include 8 30 a m ex Sundays and 6 24 a m ex Sundays, 8 47 ex Sundays, 12 28 p m daily, 9 10 ex Sundays, 1 20 a m daily, and 4 17 daily.
Obituary notes Amy J Talbott aged about seventy four dies after a long illness from congestion of the lungs at Roachdale Indiana. She lived in Mt. Meridian and Deer Creek areas after multiple marriages to Daniel Hunter Jackson Hurst and Bailey ONeal. Her son Ira M Hunter Ida Blue survives. Governor Samuel Ralston and local old residents recalled a boyhood joke about haunting noises near Stilesville.
We thank friends for favors shown during the sickness and death of our husband and father Sarah R. Leyenberger. Paul D. Leyenberger Glenn D. Leyenberger
Constipation causes many ailments and disorders. Take Chamberlain's Tablets to keep bowels regular and avoid disease. For sale by all dealers.
A couple strolls under the shallows and whispers of love meet playful fantasies. He clings to the idea of loving like children while she resists and tests boundaries in a dimly lit, tension filled exchange.
The article notes that consuming earth as food is widespread in China New Caledonia New Guinea and also in the Malay Archipelago including Java and Sumatra. Travelers report yellow races particularly prone to the practice with clay prepared into paste and tablets or figurines baked in pastry shops.
A Brisbane royal commission hears about thefts of pearl shells near Friday Island eight years ago when a witness says 100000 shells were laid there. The district court judge rules that pearl shell oysters are wild animals and theft carries no penalty. The remarks tie public responsibility to moral and material duties of public life.
A vintage cookery excerpt outlines crumpets made with milk yeast and butter, graham gems with soda, tomatoes on toast with green pepper and eggs, stuffed cucumbers with veal or chicken, pot roast beef, and iced cocoa with cocoa and sugar. It provides step by step prep, rising times, and serving suggestions.
A simple method uses a sheet of paper placed on the wrong side of the fabric. Run the saw ing machine over the area with back and forth motions. The paper prevents puckering and washes away later.
Indiana fairgoers will enjoy daily concerts by the John C. Weber band of Cincinnati the Indianapolis Military band and the Indianapolis News Boys' band. The Weber band returns after strong reader demand with Miss Wilmine Hammann soprano. The Military Band led by H W Klausmann marks its silver jubilee at the fair with Anna Woodward singing. The Newsboys Band founded by the Indianapolis News will perform all week under J B Vanda worker.
Seventeen officials will oversee the Indiana state fair during the week of September including the State board of Agriculture. President Clem Graves of Bunker Hill and secretary treasurer Charles Downing head the administration. Department managers cover Admissions, Grandstand, Speed, Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Swine, Poultry, Art, Horticulture, Agriculture, Machinery, Concessions, Coliseum, Amusements, with Ed Tuell and Knode Porter among them.
Doan's Kidney Pills gain renewed praise from Mrs M Shelley of South Street Danville Indiana who testifies her backache lumbago and kidney symptoms have not returned since she began using the remedy She confirms her earlier 1912 public endorsement as still valid in gratitude for relief from distressing aches.
Hollister product R. M. Tea advertised to purify and cool the stomach on hot days. Sold by Owl Drug Store with claims of cleansing and cooling effects.
A patient details a two month struggle with dysentery starting mid July. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy twice he reports permanent relief and weight recovered from 125 to 145 pounds. For sale by all dealers.
Fragmentary OCR item records an agent named J D Ellis tied to Monon Routh and an event or notice titled “oun Beene cere wend” with unclear context. No dates or clear actions are readable.
A. M. Hollister tea is offered for sale by Owl Drug Store as a remedy for hot days that dampen appetite and upset the stomach. The short notice promotes the product and its availability locally.
A Whitlow Arkansas resident, C. H. Hines, spent hundreds on constipation and indigestion remedies with no cure from St. Louis and New Orleans hospitals. After returning home he used Chamberlain's Tablets and recovered. Available from all dealers.
Advertises Ry Sa as a safe pile cure with no opiates or poisons claiming other pile medicines cause constipation and damage. Claims Ry Sa is a guaranteed cure with a $50 forfeit and names Jones Stevens Co as sole agents in Greencastle.
A promotional line touts Hollister's R. M. Toa as a great internal cleanser and notes it being for sale by Owl Drug.
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