American flag float at noon spectacle in Greencastle
A Japanese made parachute flag display hung over the Putnam County Court House at noon drawing a large Greencastle crowd. The Chamber of Commerce staged the event as a sunrise feature with a silk flag figure set to release as a bomb-like display. The show was led by Hubert Jordan and enjoyed by many despite light rain.
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Court House
Chamber OF Commerce
Greencastle
Japan
Putnam County
Chamber Commerce
Hubert Jordan
Green Itle
Harney
Women’s Suffrage Appears Safe After Tennessee Merger
A Tennessee political wrangle over woman suffrage ended with a strategic adjournment by the pro side, preserving suffrage. Women, already touring counties urging registration, plan a broad, nonpartisan campaign and party efforts with women speakers. Republicans face a handicap as women favor the league of nations, aiding Democratic aims.
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Tennessee
Walker
Sadiana
Womn
League of Nations
Opera House Balcony Nears Opening Date
Work on the Opera House progresses quickly and the large new balcony is expected to open within two weeks as repairs continue. Miss Reba McAnnind of Cincinnati visits Greencastle while social notices list local gatherings and upcoming trips.
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Opera House
Cook
Reba McAnnind
Cincinnati
Greencastle
The Seaworn Look Sermon and Church Activities
The Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 9:45 led by Grant Scott, with preaching at 10:45 on The Seaworn Look. Young People meet at 6:30, and prayer at 7:50. Prof. Lester Mitchell will lead during the pastor’s absence. Union Evening Service at 7:30 with Rev. Levi Marshall in charge. Mrs. E P Johnson and Mrs. Burris from Albuquerque visit Mrs. Knoll and her family, who are related. Frank Wright and his wife bought a Scribbs Booth Roaster from Christie Thomas Anno Sales Co.
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Albert Lawrence Tidrick
Grant Scott
Lester Mitchell
Union
Levi Marshall
Frank Wright
Christie Thomas Anno Sales Company
Scribbs- Booth
Local Notices and Social Tidbits from Greencastle
Christian Church hosts 7 30 p m evening service with Pastor Levi Marshall and Mrs Cora OBrien in the Baptist church. Bee Hive Rebecah Lodge to meet Monday at 8 p m in regular session. Prof E W Mitchell returns to Greencastle as Registrar after study at Ohio State. Plowing for wear advances, high acreage expected despite low price. Mrs Sam Cook of Bloomington visits, Towns and Lockwoods guests in town. Mrs Jennings and Mr Henery OHair ill on Locust Street. Miss Francis Hester attends Laughtin Welch wedding in Paris Illinois and house party in Danville Illinois. Miss Lenore Alspaugh returns from Chicago. resigns Brazil school post to teach in St Petersburg Florida.
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Union
Baptist Church
Christian Church
Bee Hive Rebecah Lodge
Sesson
Ethel Schachtel
N. G
Commissioners Set Contrasts on Nine Roads
Putnam county commissioners approved bids for nine macadam and gravel roads spread across Mill Creek Cloverdale Warren Floyd Jackson and Jefferson townships. Bids ranged from 4 924 to 30 593 with bidders including Wm Pickens Ed Jones and Wm Mahoney. Roads must be completed by November 1 1911.
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Putnam County
Mill Creek
Cloverdale
Warren
Floyd
Jackson
Jefferson Townships
E.N. Larkin
Jefferson Township
Wm. Pickens
A. P. Sinclair
Cloverdale Township
A. A. Cooper
A. G. Day
L. A. Cobb
Jefferson
Chas. Williams
William Keller
Jefferson and
Ed. Jones
W. H. Heavins
Ira Lewis
Wm. Mahoney
A. H
Young teen police chase after thefts in Danville
Sheriff Harris received notice that a sixteen year old burglar broke into three Danville houses stealing money thrift stamps and firearms valued in the hundreds. Hufford’s posse pursued him into a corn field and he escaped. sheriffs nearby warned to watch for the youth.
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Howard Harris
Sherif Hufford
Danville
Hufford
Harris
Claire Bittles Improves After Brain Surgery
Claire Bittles, long hospitalized in Indianapolis, was separated for the second time after surgeons found a large brain abscess. The difficult operation was successful, and she regained consciousness and appeared to improve this morning.
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Claire Bittles
Indianapolis
Bittles
After Harvest Trade Day Big Event in Greencastle
Farmers from miles around converge on Greencastle as merchants offer the largest trade day bargains yet. Rain delays fade as shoppers flood the public square where the Greencastle Band performs a noon concert.
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Greencastle
Putnam Schools Open The Year In Fine Shape
Putnam County schools begin the year in excellent condition with few new teachers, consolidated schools, and higher salaries. Superintendent Wallace reports 12 to 15 one room schools to be abandoned as pupils move to better facilities, signaling improved opportunities and strong county performance.
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Indiana
Putnam County
Wallace
Schoos
Locust Street M. E. Church Services Tonight and Sunday
Rev H C Clippinger leads at Locust Street M E Church with music by orchestra and classes for all. Epworth League at 6 30 pm Union evening service at 7 50 pm at Baptist church Rev Marshall to speak 2 30 pm Sunday School with Mrs Grace Black supervising Preaching by Rev J E Cash Visitors welcome to all services and events.
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H. C. Clippinger
Wm. VanArsdel
H A. Gobin Epworth
Baptist Church
Marshall
Grace Black
J. E. Cash
Presbyterian Church Schedule and Evening Union Service
Victor L. Raphael presides Sunday School at 9 30 and morning worship with special music themed Interceding for Man. Union evening service at 7 30 at the Baptist church with Dr Levi Marshall preaching. Woman's Circle meets 1 30 Wednesday and Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7 30. Read the Herald for news.
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Sehawn
Union
The
Baptist Church
Levi Marshall
Woman's Circle
Honeymoon Ends Amid Domestic Strain for the Smiths
The story follows a couple, the Smiths, whose honeymoon fades under modern life pressure. Mrs Smith adopts distant policy and offers few kind words. On Wednesday the husband plans dinner out, prompting a brief, sharp exchange before the weekend.
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Lfe Aleud
Smitha
Coal Strike Closes Most Mines Across State
Statewide action by day men shuts down all but 15 to 20 mines, risking acute coal shortages for utilities. Dealers blame railroads and car supply as the cause, arguing few mines monopolize rail shipments and push prices up. They urge consumer protests against the railroads.
Verra Fine Noise in Court Acquits Foreigner Client
A young lawyer in police court argued for his foreign client proving innocence amid ignorance of American customs and a lengthy speech. The judge acquitted the client after about fifteen minutes. In celebration the lawyer offered a handshake which the client accepted with the remark Verra fine noise you make Moocha thanks Goo'-by.
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Hi Celient
Court remarks on motive for delaying train pickup
The Yonkers States quotes a judge questioning a defendant and his chauffeur about missing a 5:15 train. The dialogue hints at a plan to fill an hour before the next rail option, suggesting a court discussion of motive and timing.
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Yonkers
Women Celebrate Federal Suffrage Ruling In Nation Delighted
Indianapolis Aug 21 The Democratic party gains cited as crucial in ratifying the Susan B Anthony amendment Tennessee’s action makes the states four to finalize nationwide enfranchisement. Indiana Democrats vow vigorous outreach as women gain full ballot access and engage in future campaigns.
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Democratic Party
Alice Foster McCuLloch
Woman's Democratic State Central Committee
Tennessee
Connecticut
Vermont
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