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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
4
The article explains public misunderstandings about postal rules. It notes carriers may not deliver to doors or wait for mail and should meet patrons on the sidewalk. People should use collection boxes and stamp mail properly, and large parcels are not to be returned by carriers.
George W. Hanna as president of the insolvent Indiana Coal and Clay Company is sued in the Circuit Court by Fred Bayh and John Bayh of Patricksburg on a promissory note for 300 dollars. The note bears Hanna's signature as company president during its business period.
A complaint states a property was sold to a Patricksburg bank and later reclaimed by the plaintiffs due to being past due. The suit asks judgment against Mr. Hanna for 150 dollars.
Jacob Eitel Greencastle florist notes occupation shapes identity after a mail addressed to For the Florist Greencastle Ind reaches him The piece mentions Ernest Stoner receiving news from Frederick Howe of Ann Arbor about a delayed play and Mrs Howe’s ill mother Also Mrs Mary E Hammond and Mrs Isaac Hammond visited Indianapolis
Bloomington social and business items include visits by Mrs. James Smith of Bainbridge in town with her son Earl Smith and family, and others like Miss Ethel Hibbit and Basil O'Hair in Indianapolis on business. Club meetings are planned for Martha Washington, Veronica, Twentieth Century, Emera, and Modern Woodmen. Recitals and church events are announced, along with travel plans of residents and a charity Christmas Bazaar. An aged title suit is filed in circuit court against Lewis Hunter, and Senator Frank C. Tilden spoke for the anti saloon league at the First Presbyterian Church.
Mrs W A Beemer and Mrs Harry Quigg hosted a large card party at Beemer’s West Poplar Street home. About forty guests attended, with Christmas decor, decagonal tables, painted score cards, a two course luncheon, red carnations for the ladies, and cigars for the men.
A brief note lists Pilot Shoe Shop offering services with contact phone 267 and a statement that work was called for and delivered.
A small brown purse for ladies containing silver change was found. The owner may identify and claim by visiting this office and paying advertisement charges.
The notice lists elected delegates including Representative J. M. Masselink and J. F. Boyer, Senator J. C. Kolsen and F. A. Rottman, Prosecuting Attorney Dick Werneke, Sheriff Dennis Shea, Frank M. Watts, FE. H. Redman, H. P. Redman, Dr. W. H. Roberts, and several others.
Trustee H M Grimes of Russell township leads 1914 road tax reports to the county treasurer under the new law. Judge Hughes overrules Gorge Wilson in Frank Stroube's suit, signaling a Stroube victory and county liability. Also: updates on Prof A M Stowe family, DePauw Academy bell incident, a pneumonia case, a funeral announcement for Helen Maddox, and burial plans for William N Clift with Odd Fellows at the grave.
Claud Whitaker and wife welcomed a baby boy born around March 3 in Poplar Grove. Elmer Farmer and wife spent the latter part of last week with Galvanine and family near Brazil. Sarah Cline and Mrs. M D Lasley visited Friday with Mrs. Bill Taber. Several attended Miss Sue Williams funeral in Putnamville. James Taber and wife visited Amassa Taber and wife Sunday. Measles cases are improving in the community. Cleo Wyant visited Saturday night and Sunday with Miss Ruby Bacheld.
In Putnam County every estate must be administered by court. We offer a written contract to settle your estate by will or other means for a fixed amount so you know what remains for your family. Central Trust Company presents why we are best equipped to handle your financial affairs. Four per cent interest on deposits. RL O'Hair president SA Hays vice president J L Randel secretary.
Mrs Nora Morrison and her son from Cloverdale are visiting Jacob Morrison and his family this week. The small-town social note highlights family ties and local travel.
Broadpark and Indianapolis relatives visited the area. The Allee family sorrowfully lost Mrs Amanda Allee after years as an invalid. Funeral services were held at Mill Creek Church Sunday afternoon with Rev Airhart officiating.
Malta and Bainbridge residents gathered at Sam Campbell’s home for a birthday party thought to be his anniversary. The crowd learned the surprise was for Campbell who is due to celebrate ten days later. Attendees from Bainbridge and near Canaan joined in the festive visit and later visits occurred among local families.
A short obituary note honors Margaret Arlunter who died December 10, 1912. Her family, including a brother and her parents, recall her brief life, the sudden grief, and faith in a hoped reunion in heaven. The message expresses sorrow and gratitude for the promise of meeting again.
Miss Alta Shaner and Otho Fuark spent Saturday and Sunday in Terre Nlante. Mrs. Alex Samuelson spent Saturday with Mrs. Kauble. Uncle Jake Rogers is quite poorly. Jimmie Plummer has a new house keeper. J H Crisenberry appeared before the pension board at Indianapolis for pension increase. Miss Blanche Frazier returned home Monday from Illinois after a two week visit with relatives.
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