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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1923
Page
4
In Putnam County the town of Fillmore is highlighted as a notable community with local features and ongoing civic pride. Residents emphasize its small-town character and cooperative spirit.
The Fillmore bank, formerly a private institution, will operate as the Fillmore State Bank under a state charter starting January 1, 1924. Capital increases from 10000 to 25000 with a 5000 surplus, and new officers named.
Fifty four stockholders elected during the reorganization choose Robert L. Garrett as President and Charles O. Bunten as Vice President. A. W. Inman will serve as Cashier, with others named among the officers.
Miss Dorothy Wright hosted a mixed shower Saturday afternoon for Mrs Harold Gorham the recent bride. The room featured pink and white decorations and a central gift basket. Assisting hostess Miss Marjorie Bastian and guests including Frances Case Gladys Morgan Lillian Smith Mary Oliver Edith Crouch and Jewel Pruitt attended.
The Stitch and Chatter Club met with Miss Ina Perry. Mrs. Jennie Purcell visited sister Alice Gorham in Coatesville. Mrs. R S Cowgill was in Greencastle. Young Ladies of the Christian Church plan a meeting at Lucile Siddons home. Jewell Pruitt went to Indianapolis. A quarterly Conference was held at the M E Church. Ethel Haag works at Ideal Grocery in Greencastle. Paul Priest returned from Indianapolis after attending a county assessors convention. Mrs. Laura Wade was in Greencastle. Mrs. Mildred Lydick visited Greencastle. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society met with Mrs. Charles Snodgrass. Mrs. Juda Gorham of Indianapolis visited Mrs. Louise Sinclair. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pruitt welcomed a ten pound son born December 13. The Ladies Aid of the M E Church held an all day meeting at the Ladies Aid house. Mrs. Maude Pace was in Greencastle. Mr. and Mrs. Everett O'Hair visited J C Waln family. Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Bales returned to Indianapolis after several days in town.
Mrs Grace Shuck is ill with the flu at Coatesville. The Woman's Missionary Society holds a bazaar in Bastain Wrights Store. Relatives visit in Frost Hurst and Green Castle areas. Charles Buis serves on a federal jury in Indianapolis. Guests include Richard Bunten from Oklahoma and Mrs Gertrude Stewart in Frost Hurst. Church visits and dinners noted along with B P U Club meeting at Mrs Art Raines. dainty refreshments and a grab bag.
R. E. KNOLL, Auditor, notes miscellaneous payments and tax refunds in Putnam County with names such as Arthur Ragle, Albert Hutcheson, Chas. H. Barnaby, and David H. Sutherlin among others. Figures include 128.40, 48.00, 59.00, 48.50, 10.00, 2.50, 14.27, and 94.95 with dates showing December 12.
The primary department will present entertainment on Friday afternoon December 21. The agriculture class earned dairy cattle scores with a spread up to 17 points and a 2 point close in the standings. Mr Higgins visited Friday morning. Residents attended the basketball game in Fillmore Saturday evening.
A testimonial claims Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy cured years of severe indigestion bloating and colic after completing the course The ad describes the product as harmless simple and able to remove catarrhal mucus and inflammation in the digestive tract including stomach liver and intestinal ailments It promises a money back guarantee and notes availability from leading druggists everywhere
December term allowances approved for various county officials and vendors including Walter Campbell clerk, Elliott-Fisher Company office supplies, treasurer, auditor, sheriff, school superintendents, truant officer, poor relief, hospital, jail and farm labor. Notable amounts: $366.67 to Campbell. $230.97 to Vermilion. $182.00 to Putnam Co. Hospital. multiple minor payments to individuals and suppliers. bridge repair by Marshall & O'Hair.
The Central National Bank will hold its annual meeting at the bank office in Freencastle Indiana on Tuesday January 8 1924 between 2 and 4 PM to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to handle other business. F L OHAIR President S A HAYS Vice President. December 6 1923.
The Central Trust Company will hold a stockholders meeting at its Greencastle office in the Central National Bank Building on Tuesday January 4 1924 from 2 to 4 pm to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business as needed.
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