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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1914

Page

4

Numerous visitors and locals attend Quincy picnic day

Bainbridge and Greenfield residents travel to Indianapolis and Quincy for picnics and visits. Notables include Miss Amelia Kemp, Dr. Lawton, and county officials with extended trips to Bloomington, Bay View, and Niagara Falls for leisure and events.

Roxie Mason Flora Viemont Lafayette Grant Scott Charles Scott Amo Quincy Amelia D. Kemp Grose University Bainbridge George W. Bence Edna Albert Daggy Julia Bence Bloomington Mary Davis Dora Sweet George Williams

One Difference Between Banks Explained on First Page

Citizens National Bank explains a difference between banks on the first page. Several locals and visitors are listed with business today including Gowin from Roachdale Preston from Cloverdale Britton Gish from Roachdale and Whelan of Indianapolis, a former resident. Continuous local notes mention Mrs. Byrd improving and others visiting relatives in Bloomington and Lafayette.

Charles Williamson Carrie B. Williamson F. B. Taylor Indianapolis A. & CL. Stone Co Citizens National Bank George A. Gowin Roachdale Glascow Britton Meade Gish FE. R. Whelan

Notice to gravel road contractors bid on Putnam county road

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners Indiana will receive sealed bids September 7 1914 at the County Auditor's Greencastle office for 1000 feet of macadam gravel road on W Harmless road Monroe Township. Bids require bonds double the bid and affidavits denying collusion. Right to reject bids reserved.

Board of Commissioners County of Putnam State of Indiana Theounty Auditor's Greencastle J. M Monroe Township Putnam County W. Harmless Vid Board Airhart

Pope Pius Gifted Composer Wows Inner Papal Circle

Mgr Loreno Perosi, director of the Sistine Chapel Choir, says the Pope writes music and poetry. A hymn dedicated to Saint Joseph was set to music and performed by the Sistine Chapel singers for Joseph’s Day, with praise from Perosi and Don Giocondo Fino.

Rome Papal Court Mgr Loreno Perosi Sistine Chapel Bei Mgr Peros Joseph Don Giocondio Fino Bia Ole Stra Mare

Sheriff uncovers beer that dissolves a frog in Speak Easy

Wilkesbarre, Pa sheriff Lewis P Knitten reports a strange discovery from a prior raid. A beer jug held four quarts with a frog inside that allegedly dissolved and disappeared over time. The case highlights peculiar effects of contraband drinks in dry territory.

Wilkesbarre Lewis P Knitten Sheraf

Minister Tidwell fatally shot by dropped pistol at home

Macon Georgia pastor The Reverend Tidwell died after a pistol fell from his pocket and exploded as he bent to kiss his two year old baby goodbye. He was struck in the brain and died within an hour.

Macon Tidwell

Giants Attained Abnormal Height Late in Life

Aurora, Al Hamilton Cherry died at 73 after a late life growth spurt. At age 66 he began to grow taller than his family, with each member typically over 6 feet 4 inches. He reached 6 feet 9 inches before his death.

Aurora

Hunter Finds Money From Fox Hunt Near Boaz Cave

A man searching for a fox near Pragiens cave on the James River west of Boaz found a battered tin can containing three watches, four rings, a diamond, $20 gold pieces, and 32000 in Confederate money. He was immediately arrested on a bootlegging charge and is serving a sentence. Nearby residents dig for more treasure as sensational reports spread.

Boas Pragiens Cave James River Boaz Herbert Burlicon Billy Burlison

Democrats Rally To Prepare Campaign

Organization officials report the party focusing on unity and enthusiasm as the campaign gears up this year. Party members express strong support and readiness to compete in upcoming elections.

Democratic candidates rate Indiana tour as party strengthens

Indiana reporters say the Democratic ticket appears stronger than two years ago after a statewide tour by George Bitner Homer Cook and Dale Crittenberger. They visited Warren County Maryland Parke Hendricks and Vermillion counties noting strong attendance and enthusiasm for the party and its national and state administrations. They plan a thorough pre convention tour of the state beginning September.

George Bitner Pt Wayne Homer Cook Indianapolis Dale J. Crittenberger Anderson Eorthly Hitiler Conk Crittenberger Warren County Marylain County Parke, Hendricks Vermillion Hitler Alf Bittler Democratic Party Hittier Eund Usat Vutther Ritter Cook Otters

Opinion on Ghosts from an Elderly NYC Conversation

An improvised, quirky reflection on ghosts by a New York City older woman. She dismisses spectral belief, saying if you die and go to the good place you’d not return to this world, and in the bad place you would stay there.

Jame New York City Houble

Rat Days Plague Ravages Huddingtonshire Fields

A rat outbreak disrupts Huddingtonshire Migh and Avery, with rats attacking crops and livestock. The infestation damages winter gardens and stores, devouring fruit, grain, and vegetables as farmers report widespread losses and increased pest activity.

Egypt Huddingtonshire Avery Baltimore Olleckens

Historic Inn at Prestwich Rebrands as The Same Yet

The inn once named Seven Stars later carried Hedmary 10 sign and faded boards. A painter asked what to paint on the sign and the landlord replied The same yet, a tale of lasting identity through changing names.

Prestwich Hedmary 10

Plans to reorganize college library interior

University officials study downstairs library redesign with indirect ceiling lighting and center aisle seating. A south side door may connect from the east building with the librarian’s desk moved south to reduce cross-room traffic. changes likely by next year rather than this fall.

University Library East College Prof. C. Tilden

Daughters of the American Revolution to Meet at Denman Home

The D A R will meet at 9 45 tomorrow morning at the home of Mrs W L Denman at Vine and Poplar. Five attend the funeral of Mrs Williames. Green Castle Kitchen Cabinet closes plant tonight for an indefinite period due to slow business.

Daughters of the American Revolution W. L. Denman Vine and Poplar Streets Williames Greencastle Kitchen Cabinet Company

Spaunhurst Osteopaths Offer Health Benefits and Opportunity

An advertisement extols the Spaunhurst Osteopaths highlighting service at low cost, natural methods, and personal responsibility. It portrays osteopathy as a practical science aiding health, inviting readers to explore treatment at home under favorable conditions on select days.

Spaunhurst Osteopaths Spamnhurst

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