Local Notes Sketch Greencastle and Nearby Visits
Local items from Greencastle Indiana and surrounding areas include Dr J F Gillespie in Indianapolis on business John Cross now of Brazil visiting Greencastle Miss Mildred Weber and Miss Terresa Weber of Jasonville guests of Miss Ruth Pollard Miss Cleon Couchman returns from Racine and Crawfordsville Mrs Edward Huffman improving Miss Amanda Alspaugh visiting Honey Creek Ruth Stanley family Alec Frank of Wilkesbarre Pa visiting Mr and Mrs Louis Zacharakas Elks attend dedication of new Elks home in Brazil Maxwell cars bought for Charles Watson and Frank Krauce Gumbe.
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Amanda Alspaugh
Greencastle
Honey Creek
Sandy Stanley
New Castle
Concert Thrills Crowd With Band's Best Show Yet
A Thursday evening concert delighted a large crowd as the band delivered its finest performance since formation. The audience cheered popular numbers and crowd applause highlighted the event.
Green Castle band earns high praise at courthouse concert
The Greencastle band performed on the northeast courthouse lawn Thursday evening to broad acclaim. Director Henry Werneke and the ensemble received many compliments as a large downtown crowd enjoyed the miscellaneous program amid parked vehicles on Washington and Indiana streets. The next concert is set for Thursday evening July 22 on the square.
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Greencastle
Court House Lawn
Henry Werneke
Washington
Indiana
Cloverdale Picnic Promoters Prepare for Large Turnout
Extensive preparations are underway for the annual Old Settlers' Picnic in Cloverdale on July 29 with promoters predicting a big crowd.
Old Settlers Picnic Set for July at Cloverdale
The annual Old Settlers picnic will be held in Morrison grove near Cloverdale on Thursday July 29. Promoters expect a larger crowd with extra train coaches and Greencastle band music. Speakers include Hon Ralph W Moss congressman for the Fifth District Hon James P Goodrich of Winchester and Senator A R Robinson of Indianapolis.
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Morrison Grove
Cloverdale
Ralph W. Moss
Fifth Congressional District
Jas. P. Goodrich
Winchester
A. R. Robinson
Indianapolis
Monoy
Greencastle
Beulah Wells Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Circuit Court
Mrs Beulah Wells files a cross complaint in the Putnam Circuit Court asking for a divorce from Ross Wells and 1500 alimony plus custody of their two months old daughter. She alleges repeated claims of hatred toward her and threats to her life. She also claims Wells is quarrelsome and curses her. Wells had previously petitioned for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
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Beulah Wells
Ross Wells
Putnam
W. M. Sutherlin
William Wells
Wells
Memphis visitors tour relatives before St Wayne stay
Mrs L E Tagmeyer and her children from Memphis Tennessee are visiting Rev and Mrs A M Hootman. They will travel next to St Wayne for several weeks with more relatives.
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L. E. Tagmeyer
Memphis, Tenn
A. M. Hootman
St. Wayne
Alleged Yegg Escapes From State Farm Detention
Charles McBride of Linton Indiana a man previously sentenced to 210 days for carrying concealed weapons escaped from the State Farm Thursday night at about 10 o clock He remains at large despite efforts of State Farm officials Police say he is well known to authorities and may face custody soon McBride was suspected of being a professional safe blower and his picture and measurements were published while he was held He fled after trying to discard a burglar’s outfit he allegedly carried during arrest by a Big Four railway detective last Friday night He was among 24 men arrested for stealing rides on Big Four trains last week
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Charles McBride
Linton
Ind
State Farm
Walter Cooper
State Institution
McBride
Tme
Patching Lace Curtains and Shirts with Starch Method
The article explains mending small lace curtain holes by washing first, cutting a patch from the top, starching the patch and pressing it over the hole. It suggests applying the same technique to worn shirt areas by cutting patches from the shirt tail, starching, and pressing them flat.
Old Time Honey Cake Recipe Blends Spices and Orange
A historical recipe describes mixing honey and butter then folding in yolks flour with cinnamon salt and soda dissolved in orange blossom water. Beat into a thick batter, fold in egg whites, bake in shallow tins and top with frosting.
Two Galway Men and the Words Lynch and Boycott
In this Chambers Journal piece, Charles Lynch of Virginia, a Quaker and magistrate, is described as a fair, humane figure who sentenced Loyalists in 1780 during the Virginia crisis. It contrasts popular legend with his actual deeds and notes the origin of the word lynch as linked to him.
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Virginia
Charles Lynch
Bedford
Lynch
Carolinas
Commonwealth of Virginia
Cornwallis
Jefferson
Chambers Journal
Motor Trucks Cheaper for Longer Hauls in City Study
The St Paul engineering department compares hauling costs by horse cart and auto truck. For hauls under a half mile the horse cart is cheaper. From half a mile to one and a half miles costs are similar, with a slight truck advantage. Beyond one and a half miles the motor truck proves cheaper.
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City of
St. Paul
Minn
Making File Handles From Ordinary Carriers
A World’s Advance note explains crafting handles for small files by using the wooden part of a standard hundle carrier. After removing wire and plugging the hole, heat the tang of an old file and burn a hole in the handle end to a shallow depth before driving in the tang. The burnt hole prevents splitting. Larger file handles come from old pal ly and tubs in the same way.
Quick Candle Care Plan Improves Longevity
Suggests coating sour candles with white varnish to stop grease run and extend burn time. After varnish application, store candles for one or two days to harden, preserving life by many hours.
Hootman Pastor Leads Sunday Services and Union Sermon Plan
A. M. Hootman, pastor, attends Sunday school at 9 30 with Wat Conklin as superintendent. Communion service at 10 30 with sermon on Gaining Crown. Evening service canceled due to union services at College Avenue church where T Booker, Indianapolis architect, meets with the parsonage committee.
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A. M. Hootman
Wat Conklin
Christian Endeavor
Union
College Avenue Church
Christian Church
T. Booker
Indianapolis
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Roy Shattuck
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Ed Coffman
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Frank Young
Basil Bell
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Kansas City
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Putnamville
Woods
Cleve Thomas
Thomas Buggy Co
Miller F. Stauch
Columbus
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South Greencastle
Wetz Fruit
Belle Union
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Putnam County
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C. L. Airhart
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