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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
6
WANTED AT ONCE Chicken pickers Lots of work Paying 3e each MAX ATLASS Decatur II FOR SALE Two lots a six room house and a barn at 409 West Washington street Cheap if sold at once W W Soper Get a portable lamp or an electric dome for a Christmas Present Robert Hanna the electrical supply man
The article lists many individuals such as John Goddard, Joseph Friend, James Merryweather, and Matthew Elliott visiting cities like Terre Haute Indianapolis and Filmore on business. It notes social visits, marriages, school activities, and local events including a traffic officer display and a holiday tea hosted by Mrs. George B. Moore with many guests.
A suggested Xmas present list notes an electric toaster or electric iron as suitable choices. The item is showcased at the Robert Hanna electrical supply store for holiday shoppers.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss left Indiana for Washington to finish session duties and complete a rural credit report. He cited his uncle’s illness easing and his desire to be with Mrs. Moss, while denying any district chairmanship influence and noting a Farmers Congress engagement in Indianapolis.
A French triple tragedy in La Croix de la Tombe leaves father M Laval dead in his kitchen and son Alexis Laval with wife Alexia found hanged in their cottage cellar. A note from Alexis hints at an intended death by action with his wife, while robbery is ruled out as motive. Neighbors report intense family feuds and disinheritance threats.
In a terse exchange, neighbors discuss a man’s alleged actions, recalling a cruel remark to a young mother about her baby and implying prior offenses. The fragment hints at a pattern of plunder and deflection.
The old city council holds a farewell session for four years of service and the new officers will assume office January first. A warrant for James Cash’s arrest is sworn in Greencastle as his wife Tillie Cash seeks support after his disappearance. A Beagle Beagle suit against Thomas Beagle and O. & S. Stone Co. is slated for Wednesday. Local teachers Beatrice Evans Florence Woods Mabel Jackson Jennie Farmer and other residents visit for Christmas. Robert R. Watson and Bessie Dove are listed residents of Greencastle with family connections noted.
Chapel Cemetery Company transfers a lot in Ick Chapel cemetery to George Sushy for 40.50. Chapel Cemetery Company transfers a lot in Brick Chapel cemetery to Henry C. Oliver for 40.50.
The Christian Church hosts a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 pm featuring a tree Santa Claus gifts and a student pageant directed by Mrs John W Young and Rupert Bartley. Songs recitations solos and duets follow including Joy to the World Silent Night and Glory in the Highest with Rev A M Hootman leading prayers and a school chorus finale.
A handsome young couple among crowds inspected Vermillion county's new court house yesterday marveling at its marble and grandeur. The groom asked where to register for a room in the building’s hotel portion before returning to the farm, illustrating blithe curiosity and humor.
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