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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
3
Two bank messengers were held up and robbed of $10,000 on their way to a Chicago bank. The robbers drove alongside the car, jumped on the running board, seized the money bag, and escaped.
Prof and Mrs Van Denman Thompson rent Hirt property on West Poplar. Mrs Albert Allen of California visits Greencastle with relatives. Mrs John Cannon and daughter Mary Catherine spent Tuesday in Indianapolis. Mrs Sweet Smith and two children from Cocoa Florida arrive tomorrow for summer with Mrs Park Dunbar and Mr Dunbar. Mr and Mrs A J Cosner spent Tuesday in Indianapolis. Mrs Katherine Beasley of Lafaiette has gone to Winona Lake for summer. Mr and Mrs F G Gilmore head to Bay View Michigan cottage by car. Otto Dobbs attended business in Indianapolis. Dr and Mrs C T Zaring return from Shriner’s National Convention in Portland Oregon.
Section 4 of the Women's Union of the Christian Church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Lawrence Crawley. Members urged to attend. Guests include George Murphy and family now in Cincinnati. Dean R. G. McCutchan and Prof. Howard Barnum plan summer at Bay View. Elks convention in Chicago calls A. G. Brown and C. C. Gillen. Various visits and social events follow, along with a note on Roslyn Grimes’ critical condition after a fireworks accident, and the report of a baby sister improved. A church notices section lists additional gatherings and local moves, including Miss Ruth Ferguson visiting and lawn party invitations for Ruth Marshall, with several residents noted in attendance and travel.
J P Strong of Massachusetts reports relief from insomnia indigestion and nervousness after using Argo Phosphate claiming it cures indigestion rheumatism nervousness and liver kidney ills. Sold by R P Mullins and all reliable druggists.
Advertises RAT SNAP in three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and 1.00 sold by R. P. Mullins John Cook & Sons J Sudranski Co. Farmers storekeepers and housewives urged to use rat poison with guaranteed results after campers reported rats near tents.
We are now booking fall sales. See us early for your date. Office over Central Nat's Bank. Residence phones 168 and 771. Office Phone 179. Every pair of low shoes in our store at a great reduction.
Asa Smith of 506 N Madison Green Castle testifies in two statements about relief from kidney trouble using Doan's Kidney Pills. He describes back pain and frequent, discolored secretions improving after the first box and credits occasional doses for long term kidney health.
Meet Me Athristies offers farm loans and financing through Brown and Moffett. Wanted to rent a house near Greencastle for a small family with permanent tenancy if suitable, possibly with a small acreage. Contact John R. Hand at 1042 Van Buren Street, South Bend, Indiana.
The excerpt depicts Mr. C Dunster recalling a hotel stay in a small Pennsylvania town and finding a pile of dead rats after RAT SNAP use. It notes the battlefield analogy and lists product sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 with vendors John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co R P Mullins. It also mentions W H Evans architect Greencastle Indiana and ads for car washing services and a furnished room for rent at 109 Whiter street.
A quirky note discusses pairing tow shoes with ties, prompting local readers to ponder fashion norms and practical attire in public spaces. The item blends humor with commentary on dress codes and personal style choices.
A memorial note from Father and Sisters marks one year since Lloyd Bryan McGill died July 5, 1919. The family recalls his footsteps and smile, laments the changed home, and vows he is not forgotten as memory endures.
Night watchman J Tucker claims RAT SNAP cleared a mill of rats in six weeks. He says dogs would not approach them and that the product killed rats nightly. Available in three sizes 25c 50c and $1.00, sold by local merchants John Cook & Sons J Sudranski & Co and R P Mullins.
Classified notice seeking a girl to work at the Herald office. Apply at the office.
An old promotional notice markets RAT SNAP as a rat killer claiming it prevents odors and will kill rats that cats or dogs won t touch. The ad lists cake forms and three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 and names John Cook & Sons and R P Mullins as sellers.
Rain postpones the Northwood Free Lot sale to Saturday afternoon. 50 valuable presents and 250 souvenirs will be available, and attendees on Saturday will receive a souvenir while supplies last. Kagay Realty Company, telephone 390.
Ethel Christy offers stenographic services at Theodore Crawley’s office and provides a phone contact 723 for inquiries. The note presents a personal service solicitation typical of small classifieds.
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