Local engagements and visits noted in Greencastle news
Mrs Ida Meisenhelder announces the engagement of her daughter Gertrude Louise to L Pyesell Newgent of Indianapolis, soon to be married. Various local residents are mentioned visiting relatives, attending reunions, and reporting illnesses and travel, including Halstead Selby, the Darnall family gathering, and trips to Chicago and Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Meisenhelder
Layman Avenue
Indianapolis
Gertrude Louise
L. Pyesell Newgent
Henry Newgent
VETERAN OF WAR RECEIVES HELP WHEN NEEDED
Alfred N. Middleton, 81, of 514 West Henry Street Indianapolis, credits Trutona with easing years of rheumatism and kidney trouble since the Civil War. He says the medicine revived his appetite and energy like that of a sixteen year old. Trutona marketed by R P Mullins Drug Store in Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Alfred N. Middleton
Ndianapolis
West Henry Street
Greencastle
R. P. Mullins
Local Movements and Return Visits Highlight Small Town Life
Jack Maloney, recently released from a ten day Indianapolis sanitarium stay, returns home feeling improved. Miss Vineta Welch takes vacation from Brown and Moffett Real Estate with Miss Viola Chittenden covering. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kettery and their son return to Longview Illinois after visiting Wes and Mrs Miler. Mrs Miler goes back with her daughter for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Maloney
Indianapolis
Vineta Welch
Brown & Moffett Real Estate
Viola Chittenden
Joe Kettery
Little Son
Long View
Illinois
Wes Miler
Character in Handwriting Guides Wise Wife Selection
A New York Sun item discusses how handwriting style signals thriftiness and suitability as a wife. It cites David N. Carvalho noting small, feminine script may mark great leaders and contrasts with large, broad-handed men. It adds women with tiny pen hooks avoid costly trends and hair ups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Carvalho
Grover Cleveland
Willams McKinley
Mr. Carvalho
New York Sun
Gingham Bedroom Accessories for a Pretty Young Girl
The article outlines affordable bedroom decor in blue and white gingham including curtains bedspread shams bureau scarf and window valance. It recommends a one and a half inch insertion trim and four inch ruffles, plain curtains, a deep top valance, and a blue white rug to create a fresh simple space. Gingham is described as inexpensive and attractive for a young girl’s room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Man Postpones His Funeral
A man reflecting on stomach and liver troubles reports relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. He claims three doses cured his condition and says one dose proves its value with a money back guarantee. Sold by R. P. Mullins and druggists everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
R. P. Mullins
Lost Collie Pup Female Half-Crown Found?
A female collie puppy missing, described as a half grown dog. Finder asked to call 280 for contact and reward details.
Argo-Phosphate: New Herbal Remedy Endorsed Locally
Nature offers Argo-Phosphate as a purely vegetable remedy to restore digestive function and nutrition. Local users report benefits from the first day as the product is dispensed by R. P. Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mullins
Scout Sets Out to Find Outlaws Treasure in Bald Knob
Pemela Oklahoma former cowboy Harry Rhodes, a longtime Indian scout, announces he will search mountains on foot with his dog for a hidden $35,000 to $95,000 believed buried under a rock overhang near Bald Knob along the road. Rhodes says outlaws hid the cash a generation ago and that river debris may have moved the site. He plans a Colorado trip for several months if needed, recalling past efforts and offering few clues beyond the tale of a beefskin wrap and copper-encased notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Knob
Harry Rhodes
Thodes
Colorado
Rhodex
Phodes
Winfield
Kaw
Simos
Lfe
Caldwell
Kanwhen
Bill Doolin
Okahoma
Let catalpas be his monument in Kansas death notice
Meyer, a German immigrant who arrived with his parents at age four, died near Anthony after a life focusing on catalpa trees. He planted 100 catalpas three days before death and asked his sons not to build a monument, but to let the trees stand as his memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Meyer
Germany
Anthony Meyer
Kansas
Explosion Claims Insurance Payout Linked Death
In Cleveland Ohio Mrs Lillian Reynolds received a $5000 accident policy within minutes of her husband Harry J Reynolds chief engineer aboard the Thomas Walter being killed in an engine explosion. Reynolds had planned to retire at season end. Their son Carry J Reynolds was lost in the November storm when the steamer Charles S Prive Went down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Lillian Reynells
Fist Street
Harry J. Reynolds
Thomas Walter
Your Reynolds
Inventors Tackle Everyday Tasks With New Devices
A South Dakota inventor patents a windlass to pull autos over hills, while an 18 year old Utah youth creates a combined rule and triangle for propelling geometry and drawing. Oregon offers a frost free refrigerator using salt between double walls, and a new hose nozzle uses a rubber tip and finger press valve. A British auto tire blends metal bands with aluminum blocks. A novel railroad baggage rack encloses passengers, and France bans cut flowers from Italy May 1 to Nov 1 to protect silk. Automatic drinking fountains inspire a bubbling water cooler attachment, plus a milk bottle cap that doubles as a carry handle.
Electricity in farming and jitneys project gains in Illinois towns
Thomas Edison discusses electricity as a farming and rural service机会 noting 400 Illinois farm towns using power, the potential of central plants and village connections, the impact on plowing, and the need for fair rates. He warns jitneys may threaten transport but foresees electric trucks dominating. He recalls slow adoption of new tech and laments Patent rewards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Indiana
Mionis
Ilinois
Germany
Plans Burglar Proof Poultry Fortress in Moultrie
C R Atwater of Moultrie Georgia announces a granite chicken house to be built with double locks bars and an electric alarm. He invites neighbors to inspect the plans at the cornerstone laying while a lone hen remains as the last of his brood after thieves stole the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moultrie, Ga
C. R. Atwater
Atwater
Classified Ads for Sale and Rentals in Greencastle Area
For sale second hand lumber including yellow poplar and white pine boards Rafters joists square timber and kindling wood F J Thomas Farm loans available Brown and Moffett WANTED TO RENT house in or near Greencastle small family permanent tenant preferred also small acreage John K Hand 1042 Van Buren St South Bend Indiana Architect Contractor and Landscape Gardening W H Evans Greencastle Indiana Every pair of low shoes in our store at a great reduction Chris ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christies
F. J. Thomas
Greencastle
John K. Hand
van Buren Street
South Bend
Indiana
Meet Me At CHRISTIE'S and Public Sales Listings
A collection of small classified notices shows Christie’s calling for a girl for general house work with no washing or ironing and phone contact for Maude Bridges. Public sales are being booked, with early date selection at Dobbs & Vestal office over Central National Bank. Petite Studio reminds tomorrow is the last day for sittings for five little photos. A 1920 Ford Truck with six cord tires is for sale through Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co. Carpenter and Stringer offer real estate listings, office over the Central National Bank, with phone 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Bridges
Dobbs & Vestal
Nat's Bank
Petite Studio
Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co
Carpenter and Stringer
Central National Bank
Public Auction Of Farm Implements In Dobbs County
A farm auction announces sale of a full stock of spreaders plows harrows binders drills mower corn planters wagons separators and other tools bought from Forrest M Cooper opposite the post office. Items to be sold Saturday July 24 at 2 PM with cash or short term notes. Auctioneers W H Bishop Dobbs Vestal and Clerk Fred V Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest M. Cooper
W .H. Bishop
Dobbs & Vestal
Fred V. Thomas
How I Cleared The Mill Of Rats
Night watchman claims RAT SNAP cleared a mill of rats in six weeks. He says dogs wouldn’t approach the pests and that he killed them by the score nightly. Advertisement notes three sizes priced at 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00, sold by several dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tucker
R. I
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
R. P. Mullins
You Guard Again Burglars But What About Rats
Rats steal millions of dollars worth of grain chickens and eggs. They destroy property and threaten health. If you are troubled with rats try RAT SNAP to kill them and control odors. Comes in cakes three sizes 25c 50c and 1.00 Sol anteed by John Cook Sons and R P Mullins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cook & Sons
R. P. Mullins
Rat Snap Advertisement Claims Big Rat Removal
Ray White recalls camping where rats spoiled the vacation and claims RAT SNAP worked. The ad urges farmers storekeepers and housewives to use RAT SNAP in three sizes 25¢ 50c and 1.00 sold and guaranteed by Mullins Cook Sudran ki firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Mullins
John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranki & Co
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Lena Selby
Halstead Selby
Selby
Fletcher Savines and Trust Company
Andrew Knoll
Connersville
Clarence Toly
French Lick
Toliver
Leola Torr
Triangle
Edna West
Belle Carver
Darnall
Darnall Nome
East Seminary Street
James Darnall
Walter Randel
Franklyn Randel
This City
Chicago
Harold Comstock
Monroe
Michigan
M. M. Marshall
Comstock
Mr. Comstock
Trick Brothers 5
Paul Crimans
Henry Bicknell
Blanche Bicknell
Michigan City
Elmer Crawley
Russell Freeman
A. O. White
Mr. Freeman
Fred Vaughn
Plainfield
Stilesville
Charm Williams
Mr. and
Albert Dobbs
Miss Williams
Miss Dobbs
R. L. Hussey
Princeton
J. F. McCurry
Mr. McCury
Lottie Gregory
The
Star Store
Mrs
Harry Gregory
Orville O’neal
John Tharpe
Detroit
Tharpe
Mr. O'Neal
Harry Collins
Crawfordsville
J. W. Radford
Tom MIX
Tenderfoot
the Daredevil
Mutt & Jeff
Vetern
Trutona
Manent
Indiana Portland Cement Co
Man
Nature
Comboy
Treasufe
Bil Doolin
South Dakota
Tle
Utah
Oregon
France
Italy
Novi Ut
Ilino
Wizard of Orange
General Nee
Wdison
Patent Office
Hazares
First National Bank
Rata
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Kentucky
Traction Terminal
Brown & Moffett
W. H. Evans
Christie's
Hunt
Owl Drug
Ray White
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