Local Notes Highlight Visitors and Community Events
Local residents and visitors fill Greencastle news with travel to Indianapolis and Chicago, oil tank undergrounding at Indiana street, a fast State Farm trip by Pat Dailey, a possum of misfortune for Dolly the mare, social and church activities, Democratic and Republican political stops, and family health and birth reports from nearby towns.
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Col
C. C. Matson
Reese Matson
Chicago
Col. Matson
Standard Oil Company
Indiana Street
Pat” Dailey
State Farm
Putnamville
Pat
Boots Made in 1869 Worn Down Town Today
A Greencastle resident found a pair of boots dated 1869 in an old storage room. The boots, crafted by Bill Able for a local man, were cleaned and worn again and shown off to friends. The discovery highlights enduring craftsmanship and local history from Greencastle.
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Greencastle
Bill Able
Bookwalter Praises Wilson Amid Governor Talk
Indianapolis July 21 Charles A Bookwalter dodges a direct governor bid and praises Woodrow Wilson citing his honesty and merit He notes unemployment pressures shaping 1916 campaign and hints at Republican tensions with Delavan Smith. correction on James E McCulloughs past role issued.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles A. Bookwalter
Delavan Smith
Bookwalter
Delavan
Mark Hanna
Buncombe
Illinois
Indiana
Bruce McIntosh Reaches California In Two Weeks
A Greencastle native named Bruce McIntosh reports from California that he arrived in two weeks with $1.50 and a nerve to seek work. He says he has a good job in Los Angeles and plans to return home for DePauw in the fall.
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Bruce MclIntosh
Greencastle
California
Los Angeles
DePauw
Car Load of Transparent Apples Shipped to Kansas City
The Greencastle Orchard Co. shipped to Kansas City Mo a car load of transparent apples from the John McFarlane orchard. The 440 bushels were packed in baskets and described as exceptionally nice.
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Kansas City
Greencastle Orchard Co
John McFarlane
Greencastle Band Concert Promises Large Turnout Tomorrow
The Greencastle Band plans a regular concert tomorrow evening with a likely large out of town audience if the weather stays pleasant. The program features Sousa Lambs March, Faust selections, Kentucky tunes, marches, waltzes, and popular songs with conductor H. S. Werneke and piano selections by Wenrich.
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Greencastle
J. P. Sousa
Clark Hills
Old Kentucky
Faust
Gounod Smokey Mokes
Shase Holzmann
Clay Smith
Rose Garden
Crosby
Dixie
Ashher
Wenrich
Robinson Circus Date Advanced Two Days
The Robinson Circus in Greencastle will now perform on Saturday July 31 after dates were moved forward two days due to Wabash valley floods. The Crescent reports the advance affects Frankfort and Greencastle shows with posters and travel to nearby towns.
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Greencastle
Frankfort
Wabash Valley
Robinson Circus
Farms for Sale in Putnam County Listed by Trust Co
Want ads announce 25 well improved Putnam county farms offered for sale by Central Trust Co. Readily located, they are presented as good value and worth the money, inviting prospective buyers to inquire before purchase.
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Putnam County
Central Trust Co
For Rent Four Room House South of Vandalia Station
Four room house for rent south of Vandalia station. Contact Ewing Mc Lean at phone 107.
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Vandalia Station
Ewing McLean
For Rent Three Furnished Rooms in East Walnut Area
Mrs Briggs advertises three nicely furnished rooms for rent at 463 East Walnut.
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Briggs
East Walnut
Mary Edith Stroube Obituary Prominent Local Christian Lady
Mary Edith Stroube 23, daughter of J. W. and the late Mrs. Stroube, died July 2 1915 after long illness. She married Julius B. Marsh of Danville Ind in Jan 1914 and lived with his parents near Danville before returning to care for her mother. Ardith Stroube born Jan 10 1915 brightened their home. She united with Mount Olive Methodist Church and left a legacy of faith and courage. She is survived by her husband and sorrowing family. funeral arrangements noted in local notices.
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Mary Edith Stroube
J. W. Stroube
Greencastle High School
Julius B. Marsh
Danville
Ind
Ardith Stroube
Methodist Church
Mount Olive
North Ball Hill Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Miss Anda Belle Johnson of Brazil visits friends in the area. Mrs. Nancy Ragle spent Saturday with Mrs. David Boswell. Forest and Walter Gardner work for Albert Jenkins. Thompson Rowings surprise well attended. Farmers threshing wheat and picking blackberries. Ralph Gardner returns to work for Sanford Bock. Mrs. Andrew Johnson visits daughter Mrs. Allan Bain.
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North Ball Hill
Anda Belle Johnson
Brazil
Nancy Ragle
David Boswell
Forest
Walter Gardner
Albert Jenkins
Thompson
Ralph Gardner
Sanford Bock
Andrew Johnson
Allan Bain
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Tee
Valeet
Mrs
Clyde Walls
Fillmore
City
E. M. Muncie
Lawrence H. Athey
Robert
C. P. Broadstreet
Athey
Myrtle Cahill
This City
Anna McElroy
Albert
Lena
Paul Black
Princeton
Mr. Black
Lucy Black
South College Avenue
Selma Roth
Boonville
East
T. E. Evans
Enid and
Mildred Richardson
Tessa
Beatrice Evans
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Clarence Crooks
North Greencastle
Mr. Crooks
Big Four
Dolly
Oscar Thomas
Locust Street Church
Ralph Knoll
Ill
Ralph Crawley
Harold
Kokomo
Albert Grimes
Nell Leachman
Coatesville
F. P. Sawyer
Muscatine
Iowa
Andrew Durham
Joan Durham
James L. Randel
French Lick
State Democratic Central Committee
French Lick Hotel
John Cannon
George Cannon
Gary
Fred L. O’hair
Frank Bittles
Anna Cannon
Wilbur
Clayton
Kittie
Ladies’ Union of the Christian Church
Nannie Hatfield
Robinson
Thomas T. Moore
Beecher Dixon
Topeka
Kas
Dixon
Williamson
George Williamson
W. P. McNary
Fred McNary
Harthorne
Okla
Muskogee
McNary
Amanda Goble
President Wilson
Jim Goodrich
Woodrow Wilson
The
Republic
James E. McCullough
Ralston
McCullough
Richelieu
E. A.browning
Co. E. Holmes
H. S. Werneke
Binder
Marshall & O’hair
Walnut and
Vine Streets
GARDNER _ BROS
Charley McGaughey
Roachdale
McGaughey
Jesse Airhart
Jamestown
Samuel Davidson
Mr. Airhart
Christ
God
Greencastle Garag
the City Garage
C. L. Kirkpatral
Edison
Hanna
J. W. Herod
Orth Jackson Stree
Greencastle Machine
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