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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1915

Page

4

Local notes bring births farms and social events

Born to Mr and Mrs Orde Rice on south College avenue a son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Richardson on east Washington street welcome a son born Wednesday. A Cloverdale picnic draws Russell Farmer Ross Runyan and James Walker. The Stitch and Chatter Club outing is set for tomorrow at Mrs Eugene Hawkins. The Moon couple from Chicago visit Mr and Mrs Badger Williamson west of town and return home later. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 at Miss Jennie Smythe's home. A barn two miles south of Cloverdale owned by Joseph Dorsett burned in a lightning strike killing livestock and consuming 360 bushels of wheat and 25 tons hay. loss about 2000 with 500 insured. Police raid Indianapolis motorists failing to dim lights arrests include Miss Klonnie Houck daughter of James Houck. Blanche Goodwine O'Hair and family return from visits in several counties. The forty third annual old settlers picnic of Hendricks Morgan and Putnam counties set for August 7 1915 at Stilesville with James E Watson as speaker and rides and music for the crowd. Inclement weather postpones apple orchard demonstration. Purdue experts plan a practical pruning and spraying tour Monday with local orchardists attending.

Joseph Dorsett Cloverdale Allee Indianapolis Putnam County Klonnie Houck James Houck Greencastle Indianapolis Star Elonnie Houck James A. Houck State Board of Tax Commissioners New Jersey Street Pressley Blanche Goodwine O’hair Fred Goodwine James Marion Warren Tippecanoe Benton W. S. Fleming T. C. Fleming West Lebanon Ind Attica Williamsport Boswell Lafayette Fleming Fleming Brothers Indiana Shady Grove Coatesville Herald Carver Purdue University C. B. Durham J. H Batch

Why You Should Trade With Firms That Advertise

A concise guide urging customers to prefer firms that advertise as their openness signals fair treatment. It argues advertisers will disclose offerings to win business and that shoppers can fault firms who fail to share information.

Farewell Reception for Rev and Mrs Jeffras Near Greencastle

About two hundred guests attended a farewell reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus O'Hair for the Rev. C. W. Jeffras and his wife as they prepare to depart for the East. Elizabeth Jeffras will visit relatives in Ohio first. The couple will later join and move to Boston.

Cyrus O’hair Greencastle Brick Chapel C. W. Jeffras East Jeffras Ladies’ Aid Society Marion Allen

Secret marriage shocks community in Indianapolis ceremony

Miss Ruth Harcourt daughter of Mrs James Harcourt and Charles Reed a local businessman wed secretly at relatives home in Indianapolis Tuesday. Rev Edward Day officiated. They returned to their city that evening and plan to live on East Hanna Street. The match surprised friends as plans were not stated before departure. Reed works with McCurry Reed funeral firm and Harcourt is a popular local figure.

Ruth Harcourt James Harcourt Charles Reed Missarcourt Ernest Vermillion Indianapolis Edward Day Putnam County Hanna Street Reed McCurry & Reed and i

Imitation Gems and Dolor of Oberstein Dyeing Secrets

The article describes how silica based imitations mimic precious stones through dyeing and heat treatment. Oberstein Germany specializes in imitation jewelry and stone coloration, noting emeralds catseye chalcedony and other stones can be enriched by dye baths and high heat, with several minerals convertible to catseye.

Oberstein Germany

Vaccine virus not the cause of tetanus says Hygienic Laboratory director

Director John F. Anderson of the Hygienic Laboratory reports that tetanus is never contracted from vaccine virus. He cites experiments with millions vaccinated, showing no tetanus from the virus and attributing any post vaccination tetanus to wound contamination rather than the vaccine.

John F. Anderson Hygienic Laboratory U. S. Public Health Service Anderson Army Navy

For Sale Auto Trades Horse or Cow

For sale an automobile offered with trade for a good horse or cow. Inquire at 404 North Jackson Street or call 175 for details.

North Jackson Street

For Sale Two Horse Wagon Inquire of Gilbert or Wood

Classified note offers a nearly new two horse wagon for sale. Inquiries directed to Gilbert 8. or Charles E. Wood.

Gilbert Charles E. Wood

Miss Zellah Christy Hosts Birthday Party

Miss Zellah Christy entertained many friends at her College avenue home Tuesday night for her nineteenth birthday anniversary. The gathering featured party games, decorations with cut flowers and ferns, Japanese lanterns, and refreshments. Guests included Vernie Jackson Melba Raines Meda Dodd Florence Lewis Edna Bicknell Hazel Browning Jessie Bicknell Ethel Jackson Irene Sinclair Louisa Bicknell Worth Christy Margaret Bicknell Mary Bicknell Ethel Christy Garnet Sacket and many others including Paul Terry Lockie Hurst Walton Raines Glenn Pursell Ernest Rader Albert Sage Cecil Rader Willis Girton Clifton McMains Cyrus Rader Charles Sage Aaron Arnold Clyde Ruark Ezra Arnold Bert Girton Carl Arnold Cleon Mason Ralph Mason Carl Pursell and Roy Christy.

Zellah Christy College Avenue Vernie Jackson Melba Raines Meda Dodd Florence Lewis Edna Bicknell Hazel Browning Jessie Bicknell Ethel Jackson Irene Sinclair Louisa Bicknell Worth Christy Margaret Bicknell Mary Bicknell Ethel Christy Garnet Sacket Paul Terry Lockie Hurst Walton Raines Glenn Pursell Ernest Rader Albert Sage Cecil Rader Willis Girton Clifford McMains Cyrus Rader Charles Sage Aaron Arnold Clyde Ruark Ezra Arnold Bert Girton Carl Arnold Cleon Mason Ralph Mason Columbus Purcell Carl Pursell Roy Christy

Indiana Oil Inspection Reform Boosts State Revenue

In Indianapolis, the State Oil Inspection department under J. O. Behymer modernizes checks on coal oil and gasoline. Deputy inspectors must obtain genuine samples, inspect contents, and ensure compliance. Revenue rose by over $6,700 in six months, with July 1915 breaking records, signaling stronger state income likely to exceed $70,000 for the year.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana J. O. Behymer M. Ralston Behymer

Grand Central Hotel Changes Hands Again

The Grand Central Hotel at College avenue and Walnut street has new management. Jacob Hirt, who ran the hotel for a year, rents to W. C. Vermilion of Stilesville, a former hotel owner. Vermilion will assume charge Sunday morning after moving a large amount of assets.

Grand Central College Avenue Walnut Street Jacob Hirt W. C. Vermilion Stilesville Vermillion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orde Rice South College Avenue Joseph Richardson East Washington Street Russell Farmer Ross Runyan James Walker Stitch and Chatter Club Eugene Hawkins T. S. Moon Chicago Badger Williamson Mrs. Moon The Woman’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Jennie Smythe Mrs. Jeffras East Walnut Miss Zellah Christy Willis Thompson State House State of E. A.browning J. W. Herod Marshall & O’hair Corner O. Carr Mer MONON Michigan City Spea Guy Childrens the Bell Clothing CO
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