Numerous Greencastle Residents Leave for Visits and Work
Local residents announced travels and engagements including Mrs. Velma Noble in Chicago, Miss Tuella Gilmore to St. Louis, and Harvey Hartsock heading to Boise for teaching. Movements include John Sandy’s trips to Roachdale and Indianapolis, Virgil Grimes on vacation, and Rev. Beeman touring Indiana for reform work. New equipment arrives as Gardner Ice Cream buys an auto delivery truck. DePauw publicizes an athletic folder with 1000 copies for Hoosier and Illinoisan high schools.
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Gardner Ice Cream Company
Greencastle
N. W. Barnes
DePauw University
Indiana
Iinois
Irish lecturer Corkey to speak at Chautauqua program
James Sloane Corkey, an Irish native and Presbyterian minister, will give illustrated lectures at the upcoming Chautauqua. He left Ireland at sixteen and rose to prominence as president of the Iowa Studay School Association. His trip to the old country yielded views of a famed lake region to be used in his talks.
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James Sloane Corkey
Erin
Mr. Corkey
Land of the
Iowa Stndey School Association
Ireland
United States
Corkey
Indiana Fire Marshal cites careless handling of matches and cigarettes
William Longley Indiana state fire marshal notes that careless match handling and discarded lighted cigars or cigarettes cause many fires. He cites basements, waste paper, awnings, and kerosene use as common ignition sources and urges universal caution to save property. The department compiles losses to raise public awareness of fire prevention.
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Indiana
William Longley
Ice cream supper draws crowd at Somerset event
A lively Somerset gathering attended by locals. Joe Brackney and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Irwin visited Shades of Death. Sam Lloyd bought a new santo. Mrs Clyde Hillie hosted relatives. Willard Christler from Oklahoma caused a disturbance on a Vandalia train before police found him. A postage guide and map for fourth class rates are available by mail order.
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Somerset
Joe Brackney
Robert Irwin
Sam Lloyd
Williard Christler
Menrietta
Oklahoma
West Terre Haute
Terre Haute
Christler
Pennsylvania
Division of Finance
Washington, D.C
Farms for sale in Putnam county by Central Trust
Central Trust Company lists several well improved and well located Putnam County farms for sale. They offer partial financing on long terms for buyers who purchase through the firm. Visit for prices and terms.
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Putnam County
Rrices
The
Central Trust Company
Monorail Vision Promises Faster Travel and Lower Costs
Twenty years from now passengers may be whisked across the nation at twice current speeds via monorail technology. Professor Louis Williams showcases “The Wonders of Electricity” at the Chautauqua with demonstrations of wireless telegraph X-ray and exploding soap bubbles, promising an engaging program with thrills and laughs.
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Louis Williams
Williams
Man Dies After Jump Attempt On Interurban Car
The Indianapolis Star reports a man died after attempting to jump from a two section Indianapolis interurban car near the East Wabash area. The victim, identified with Mrs. Smith and her kin, had visited the Neukom home Sunday before boarding downtown for the return trip. Coroner Hendricks notes skull fracture with no medical aid given. Crew names for the first section remain unavailable.
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Wabash Avenue
Twenty-eighth Street
Clancy
Star
Smith
Hendricks
Greencastle
William Grimes
Terre Taute Star
Locust Street Church Women Host Picnic
Seventy five women of the Locust Street Church gathered on J. E. Sharp’s Olive Street lawn for a lively afternoon picnic. Hostesses Mrs Sharp and Miss Emma Reeves oversaw arrangements with assistance from Mrs. B. D. Becklso. Mrs Charles Webb praised the group and sought continued unity in church work. Miss Reeves shared tales of Trinidad Colorado churchwomen and suggested new efforts at home.
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Locust Street
J. E. Sharp
Olive Street
Sharp
Emma Reeves
B. D. Becklso
Charles Webb
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ite
Emm Reeves
Methodist Church
Trinidad
Colorado
Reeves
Notice to Coal Dealers in Greencastle Indiana
Notice states bids due August 4 1918 at 10 o clock for coal supplies and for three cars of Brazil block coal at Fillmore Indiana. Purchaser is Putnam County Board of Commissioners. Board reserves right to reject any or all bids. C L Airhart Auditor Greencastle Indiana July 25 191%
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Court House
Greencastle
Indiana
Fillmore
Ind
Board of Commissioners of
Putnam County
C. L. Airhart
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John Lidaky
Chicago
Velma Noble
Princeton
Clara Sharp
R Bittles
Dr Mathews
Kentland
Elmer Calloway
Parke County
Henry Prevo
Indianapolis
H. C. Allen
Florence Talburt
Filmore
Nathan Call
Roachdale
Don Hanneger
Lafayette
Tuella Gilmore
St. Louis
Hans Anderson
Bainbridge
John Sandy
Greenestle
Cloverdale
T. E. Shorr
Dick Harlan
Virgil Grimes
Hiram
Buddy” Truffman
Charles Murray
Garland City
Ark
J. P. Naylor
West
Pecksburg
Wallace
H.C. Allen
Kansas City
Harvey B. Hartsock
Boise
Idaho
Hartsock
Florence Hall
Johnson
Anti-Saloon League
G. H. N. Beeman
Christian Citizenship Institute
Winona
National Reform Association
Brazil
J. P. Allen, Jr
Lebanon
Mammond
George R. Grose
DeiPauw
F.C. Tilden
A. E. Elliott
Chas. Wallace
John Riley
E. L. Harris
Carp Lake
Mich
Frank
Margaret McCabe
Ernoon
Esther Perkins
Tndianapolis
Harry Konigg
A. E. Ayler
James J. Hamilton
J. L. Randel and
Louise Abrams
Miss Noble
Clara
Salem B. Towne
J. F. Cannon
Gary
Harry Call
J. P. Hughes
Bernice Doughitt
G. W. Benee
Connersville
James S$. Corkey
Corker From
Cork
Grogan & Willer
Pecos
Opera House
Fostelle and
LaMoss
Michiga City
Gireoncastle
Monon Stati
J. D. Ellis
Jone
Rocky Pike
Santo
Clyde Hillie
Rae A Bere
Indiana St
Langdon's Book Store
Monsrall
Lincoln
Browning’s Grocery
Grete Stocontory
Zeis
Grocer & Baker
Bartley
Guy Dearth
John Snoddy
Percy
Kirkpatrick
Locust Street Church
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