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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

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DePauw Graduate Light to Take Indianapolis Advertising Post

Carson Light a 1915 DePauw alumnus now with Hub Clothing will travel to Indianapolis this week to accept a position with J. T. McDermott, an advertising expert. The Standard Bearers of College Avenue church meet December 7 at 7 PM with Miss Josephine Wade at her South College Avenue home. All members urged to attend the important meeting.

Carson Spot” Light DePauw Hub Indianapolis J. T. McDermott College Avenue Josephine Wade South College Avenue

Doc Roller Seeks Trial With Pug Team

B F Roller once a DePauw University student and now a noted wrestler seeks to join the Pugs. The move follows his rising status in the sport and interest from the team.

B. F. Roller DEPAUW_ UNIVERSITY PUGS

Roller challenges Willard to wrestling vs boxing duel

Dr. B F Roller from New York challenges Jess Willard to a no stake or money wrestling versus boxing self defense test. He emails Curley and Jones and urges public discussion, arguing wrestling proves superior and urging Willard to respond or be silent.

New York Jess Willard B. F. Roller Roller Jack Curley Tom Jones Dr. Roller Willard

Red Cross Seals Distributed in Greencastle

Ten thousand Red Cross seals arrived and will be sold today in Greencastle. H A Henderson, Greencastle superintendent of city schools, oversees distribution with Boy Scouts handling downtown stores and Mrs E B Doll directing university sales.

H. A. Henderson Greencastle Boy Scouts Down Town E. B. Doll

Contracts For Five Roads Let By County Commissioners

County commissioners in regular session received bids for constructing five new roads after an afternoon session. The action follows a morning vote and details bids from multiple bidders for the roadway projects.

Bidding Brisk for County Road Contracts

Twenty bids were received for five county road projects. Mahoney & Son won several contracts including 9 787.00 for S W Ader Road and 8 290.00 for R S Cowgill Road. Other bidders included J T Brock A G Day O J Larkin Frank Allen James Mahoney and Masten Hendricks. Gwin Ensign Orville Allen and Russell Pierce visited Terre Haute. S C C Club to meet at Miss Nelda Werneke home on South Jackson Street Tuesday.

Putnam County W. Ader Jackson Floyd Mahoney & Son J. T. Brock Monroe Franklin A. G. Day J. H. Hillis Frank Allen O. J. Larkin James Mahoney O’hair Bros Masten & Hendricks J. W. Sinclair Marion Township A. M. Lisby Gwin Ensign Orville Allen Russell Pierce Terre Haute S. C. C. Club Nelda Werneke South Jackson Street

Putnam County Poultry Show Dates Set For Sixth Annual Event

Putnam County fan clubs announce the sixth annual poultry show with entries expected to be large. Secretary works on premium lists as officers aim for a strong entrance slate.

Putnam County

Premium Poultry Show Set in Greencastle for January 3 to 8

The Putnam County Poultry Association announces its sixth annual show in Greencastle from January 3 to 8. Earl Bunten says premium lists are being prepared and high attendance is anticipated during the Farmers Short Course week. Officials include J. S. Hunter president, Bunten secretary treasurer, Roy Abrams superintendent, Henry Williams assistant superintendent.

Putnam County Poultry Association Greencastle Earl Bunten J. S. Hunter Roy Abrams Show Henry Williams

Trial of Tom Gorham Set for Tomorrow

The trial of Thomas Gorham, a south Greencastle resident, charged with larceny, is scheduled for Tuesday in the Putnam circuit court. Gorham allegedly stole six tons of coal from Vandalia Railroad Co. cars on a side track in south Greencastle. the coal remains on the premises. He will be tried by a jury.

Thomas Gorham South Greencastle Putnam Circuit Court Gorham Vandalia Railroad Company

Fletcher National Bank Wins Indianapolis Bond Auction

Eight bidders competed for thirteen thousand five hundred dollars in road bonds to fund the Ford Lucas project. Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis placed the winning bid with a premium of 253 dollars and 75 cents. Additional notices report a driver named Mr. Trailer escaping injury after a skid on the National road near Cloverdale, and the Fortnightly Club gathering tonight at 7:30 with Mrs. N. C. O’Hair.

Indianapolis Hamilton Ohio Henry Runyan Ford Lucas Greencastle Fletcher American National Bank of Indianapolis E. M. Campbell Miller & Co Fletcher American National J. F. Wild & Co Breed, Elliott & Harrison R. L. Dollings Co Galvin L. Payne & Co Mr. Trailer Trailer N. C. O'Hair

Greencastle Rebekah Lodge Holds Evening Session

Greencastle Crescent Rebekah lodge number 763 meets in regular session tonight at 8 p m with all members urged to attend for drill practice. Lena Eitel neu general Rae Masten secretary J W Croxton of Cloverdale was in the city transacting business.

Rebekah Greencastle Crescent Rebekah Lodge Lena Eitel N. G Rae Masten J. W. Croxton Cloverdale

Funeral of Adam Edmundson Held at Brick Chapel

The funeral for Adam Edmundson aged 64, a respected Black resident, was held at 2 pm at Brick Chapel church. Rev. Franklin of the Colored Baptist church presided. burial followed in Brick Chapel cemetery.

Adam Edmundson Brick Chapel Edmundson Franklin Colored Baptist Church

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Central Trust Company Cammack Studio P. S Zeis & Company Doc Roller Williard Clothing & Shoe Store Greencastle, Ind RED Cross Tom Gorham Indianapolis Bank H. S. Werneke Jeweler Gruen Verithin West College Langdon’s Book Store Opera House A, Cook Elsie Alberts Rex Ann Kromann Charles James Ralph Stuart and Marie Stone McDonald
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