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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1928

Page

10

Public Sale Notice of Washington Township Real Estate

Edward Chew trustee of Washington Township Putnam County Indiana announces a public sale on February 15 1928 at the premises. Three tracts of land described in section 34 township 12 north range 5 west and section 32 township 12 north range 5 west with buildings offered separately. Two thirds minimum bid, cash only, deeds or bills of sale provided.

Washington School Putnam County Washington School Township Indiana Washington Township Indianatown Arth Venen & Want de Lou Wwece WAMB Perce Wee Clarence Booker Lab Frank Clouse T. R. Woodburn John C. Winston J. T. Johnston John Miler Len L. Ware Ptg J. F. Case Sal Hanna & Wendling John Witt C. B. Blaydes Irene Miller Pauline Temple Same L. C. Lasley Otto A. Stewart Chesley MceFrran John German John Perkine Cama Edward Chew

Gr eencastle Herald Obituary Rates Notice

The Greencastle Herald details obituary charges at 2 1/2 cents per line with poetry at 5 cents per line. The notice lists publication details and subscription rates for Putnam County and surrounding areas.

Jackson Township financial report ends 1927 with balances

The report lists funds including ROAD FUND TOWNSHIP FUND SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND and LIBRARY FUND with balances receipts and disbursements for the year ending December 31 1927. Total assets show 36 623.66 in Balances and Receipts and final balance of 15 848.70 with warrant checks outstanding 84.12. J F Case Trustee of Jackson Township.

Itha Irwin Cork Seeree Rollings Poelle Pwi Irwin Thompson Johnson Same Henry Ibr Skelton Gravel Hn C. Vermillion Ing & Hammond Scildings Rpr Stove Vothy L. Harris Teaching . i Sheltrone Rene Thompson E Rockhill Rent & Rdon Eeckhill Ian Seeeserererer Mobell Ybor Ivertis Ruld Ptg & Adv State Board Lawrence Rockhill Mad Township Putnam Coun- Indiana Connrbelle K. Gamson Ibroard Rochwilt Fee L. Harris Rockhill Sal Wrrence Rockhill Son Povieory Furney Madison Township Ual Il Furney J. W. Knauer M ' Las Madison J. F. Case Trustes Jackson Township

Leap Year Privilege Returns Yet Old Customs Endure

The article notes that despite public hints of Leap Year as a time for women to propose, many young girls reject the idea and cling to the traditional custom of men proposing. It cites a 1923 official notice granting Leap Year women the liberty to bespeak a man, reflecting a royal decree during Queen Margaret’s reign.

Maj‘esty Margaret Greencastle

Not So Popular Leap Year Betrothal Trend

Greencastle girls show little interest in leap year betrothal, despite years of tradition. The article notes younger women’s modern views on marriage and matches. It highlights a shift in social expectations and emphasizes the lack of pursuit of engagements in the community.

Reelsville News Highlights Local Happenings

Mr and Mrs Harvey Lowry welcomed a daughter born Sunday night. James Barnett loaded out a car of mine props Tuesday. Melvin Hedge nurses a sprained ankle from a basketball game. C R Foster visited Reelsville Sunday. Willis Neese drives a new Pontiac. Miss Josie Brown travels to Greencastle for two months. Saw mill ran full blast Tuesday. J H Stallcup of Brazil visited Monday. Roads growing soft in places. Sunday School each Sunday. attendance noted. Cooperation in Sunday School and church work urged. Basketball remains a major local focus. Roy Beaman and wife visited C E Hill and wife Sunday.

Harvey Lowry James Barnett Melvin Hedge C. R. Foster Reelsville Willis Neese Josie Brown Greencastle J. H. Stallcup Brazil Roy Beaman C. E. Hill and Wife

Local Social and Family Visits Reported in Corn Stalk Valley

Mr and Mrs E E Buis visited Mrs Laura Reed of Stilesville Sunday. S C C Club met Friday with Mrs Harry Hunter to quilt. Ida Newman and son Cecil visited Homer Slavens family in Clinton Falls weekend. Rev and Mrs W J Harmon dined with Mr and Mrs Unith Monday. Mary Bryan of Kokomo spent weekend with Alex Bryan family. Mrs Fiona Opal Tincher and Ida Newman visited Mrs Amy Buis Thursday. John Wallace on sick list. Olen Dudley family called on Herbert Higgins Saturday evening.

E. E. Buis Laura Reed Stilesville S. C. C. Club Harry Hunter Ida Newman Cecil Homer Slavens Clinton Falls W. J. Harmon Unith Mary Bryan Kokomo Alex Bryan Fiona Opal Tincher Amy Buis John Wallace Olen Dudley Herbert Higgins

Konjola Ended Eight Years of Rheumatism and Stomach Pain

Mrs. Rose Miller of South Bend Indiana says Konjola ended eight years of rheumatic and stomach misery after three bottles. She reports relief from grinding pains after meals gas and heartburn and says she sleeps better now. Konjola is sold at Owl Drug Store Greencastle and by local druggists.

Konjola Rose Miller North Adams St South Bend Ind Greencastle Owl Drug Store

Bible Club Meeting and Local Social Notes

The Bible Club of the Methodist Church meets Friday at 2:30 led by Miss Mettie Crouch with Mrs. Winter Craig guiding devotions and topics centered on Join Wycliff Champion of Liberty by Mrs. Fannie Payne. Earl Fisk Camp No 48 installs officers at Dr Eugene Hawkins office with H C Irwin named Commander and other posts filled. Mrs Ernest Stoner and Miss Lenore Ruark to attend the Delta Theta Tau convention in Indianapolis with events including a Saturday business meeting and a dance. Mrs A G Brown hosts a Friday luncheon bridge. Mrs John Cannon hosts a Luncheon Bridge Club at College Inn and later hosts guests for bridge at home. The Coterie Club meets Friday at 7:30 with Mrs William Peck. John F Cannon and guests attend a Country Club dinner dance with the Blanchard orchestra and many attendees including Mayor W R Orton and others. The January meeting of the W H M S features a pot luck supper, candlelit program The Feast of the Candles and toasts on Good Will Literature Possessions New Life and New Prospects led by Mrs Henry Krehl.

Bible Club The Methodist Church Mettie Crouch A. P. Burnsides Winter Craig Wycliff Liberty Fannie Payne Ernest Stoner Leniove Ruark New Marrett Hotel Indianapolis Stoner Ruark John F. Cannon William Blanchard E. Cleve Thomas A. G. Brown Russell Brown Heither Mets Department of Christian Stewardship Henry Krehl Miss Fry Dr. Briggs Taylor Briggs Washington Gladden

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