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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
2
Brief items list multiple small notices from a 1913 issue including a sale of two lots and a six room house with a barn at 409 West Washington street, a Christmas gift item from an electrical supplier, and a county council special meeting notice in Greencastle Indiana.
The report lists numerous individuals, including John Goddard in Brazil Joseph Friend in Terre Haute James Merryweather in Indianapolis Matthew Elliott of Filmore and many others, all described as being in various cities on business or visiting relatives and attending events. It notes local social visits, weddings, and school activities with several mentions of Indianapolis and Greencastle.
Congressman Ralph W. Moss leaves Indiana for Washington to wrap up congressional matters and oversee a rural credit systems report. He notes his ill uncle has recovered enough to allow departure and plans to spend holidays with Mrs. Moss in Washington.
In La Croix de la Tombe, a wealthy farmer M Laval is found dead in his kitchen with head injuries. His son Alexis and daughter in law are discovered hanged in the cellar, their wrists bound and arms linked. A note from Alexis suggests a potential planned murder suicide with his wife. The motive appears not robbery, as valuables remained untouched and a house fire was attempted to cover the crime.
An electric toaster or iron would be an ideal Christmas present and can be viewed at the Robert Hanna electrical supply store.
A man excuses a blunt joke as he comments on a young mother showing her infant. The remark is met with surprise and disapproval from bystanders, highlighting social tension over insensitive humor.
The city council convenes in a farewell session for current members marking four years of service. new officers will assume office at the start of the year. A warrant was sworn for James Cash after his wife Tillie Cash reported his absence and absence of support. Indianapolis police were asked to locate him. A preliminary hearing is set for Wednesday at 10 oclock in a suit involving Thomas Beagle and the C. & Stone Company. Several local teachers and residents travel for Christmas visits, including Beatrice Evans, Florence Woods, Mabel Jackson, Jennie Farmer, and Prof. and Mrs. Harris. Hugh Parker and his son Verne, both of Broadpark, are in the city on business. Robert R. Watson and Bessie Pearl Dove are listed as residents of Greencastle.
The Brick Chapel Cemetery Company transfers Lot 40.50 for $40.50 to Henry C. Oliver. The Brice MS cemetery records show the same transaction and price.
The Christian Church will present a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 pm with songs recitations and a Santa visit. Led by Mrs John W Young and Mrs Rupert Bartley the event features a Sun day school show plus a choir and multiple student performances from Antonette Longden to Mary Boone. The program includes solos duets and a final chorus serenade.
A joyous couple led the crowd through Vermillion county's new court house yesterday. They marveled at the marble and reflected on its use, while a groom asked a stern inspector where to register for a room, joking about enjoying a night before returning to the farm.
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