Local items from Greencastle and vicinity
Community notes report visits and illnesses in Hartford City and Greencastle. Details include social events, church society meetings, family visits, a chautauqua advertising drive, a suit by Worm & Company against Frank Cobble, and a Bainbridge motorist collision with an interurban car near College Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge
Homer Davis
J B. Prichard
Clarke Davis
Home Davis
College Avenue
Locust Street
Cloverdale
Escapee pursuit rattles Putnamville state farm break
Thought trusty John Finn, a former contractor from Monroe and Morgan counties, was seen in Bloomington after four inmates escaped from Putnamville state farm Wednesday night. Finn, now at Michigan City prison before transfer, refused to name the escapees and aided authorities by confirming his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Farm
Putnamville
John Finn
Monroe
Morgan Counties
Bloomington
Finn
Michigan City
Martinsville
Indiana Fisheries and Game Dept Biennial Report Details Hatcheries
The Indianapolis issued biennial report covers 1913 and 1914 actions. It notes hatchery outputs at Brookville Wawasee and Tri Lakes with bass and pike perch releases and millions of eggs hatched. Mussel fishing and shell trade yield about 250000 dollars over two years with substantial inland lake areas listed. License revenue totals 141,488 dollars for hunting and fishing over the two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fisheries and Game Department
Preston H. Miles
George William Miles
Samuel M. Ralston
Eugene C. Shireman
Martinsville
Shireman
Brookville
Wawasee
Tri-Lakes
Indiana
Buck Shoals
East Fork
White
Rockport
Shoals
Haysville
Kosciusko
Steuben
Brazil Negro declines offer of foreign post
Dr. J. B. Oliver told Congressman Ralph Moss he cannot accept the minister to Liberia post. He cited his large medical practice and higher expenses abroad as reasons. Oliver had previously sought the Haiti post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
NEGRO
J. B. Oliver
Liberia
Ralph Moss
Congressman Moss
Oliver
Dr. Oliver
Haiti
Important Chautauqua improvements and program changes
The executive committee met with J. W. Wright of Lincoln Chautauqua Co to approve improvements for the week. The Mozart Company is replaced by the Chicago Grand Opera Co while a junior chautauqua for ages eight to fifteen will be led by Lena Bumbarger. The Play Festival and Festival of the Nations are highlighted and ticket sales progress well.
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The
Chautauqua
J. W. Wright
Lincoln Chautauqua Company
Mozart Company
Chicago Grand Opera Company
Lena Bumbarger
America
Kansas City
South Greencastle grocer Cobble vanishes amid debts
Frank Cobble a south Greencastle grocer who gave a $67.68 check with insufficient funds vanished Monday evening leaving his business in a lad’s care. He owed several wholesale houses and a $75 note due Thursday. He and his wife are said to be in Oklahoma. The store is in receivership and will have stock sold to satisfy creditors. In the same week nearly 100 teachers sat for the July examination in L G Wright’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worm & Company
Indianapolis
Putnam
Frank Cobble
South Greencastle
Cobble
W. M. Sutherlin
J. C. Perry
First National Bank
Oklahoma
Herald Want Ad Briefly Highlights Quick Results
A short Herald want ad suggests quick results for readers seeking fast classifieds. It emphasizes speed and prominence of the ad option for likely buyers and sellers.
Merchants Warned to Candle Eggs Under Pure Food Law
H. E. Barnard the state food and drug commissioner issued a notice to country merchants and hucksters to candle eggs and discard rotten portions. The ruling cites the pure food law prohibiting sale of unwholesome food and calls for seizure and legal action against violators. It warns that shipments interstate are subject to federal enforcement and that buyers must verify egg quality before sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Barnard
State Food and Drug Commissioner
State
Pure Food Department
Christian Science Sunday Services and Classes
The Christian Science church invites all to its regular schedule. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. with Prof. Blanchard as superintendent. morning service at 10:40 a.m. led by the pastor. an evening union service will be held in the same church with the pastor of the Christian church preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ader
Prof. Blanchard
Parish School Plans Eightieth Anniversary in Putnam County
Presbyterian Church led by Pastor T Younger invites the public to morning and evening services at the Baptist church. Arrangements are under way for the parish school’s eighty year celebration, marking the oldest Sunday school in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Younger
Baptist
Putnam County
Picnic and church services at Putnamville area church
Pastor A M Hootman leads a Sunday with 9:30 a m Sunday school and a 10:30 a m communion and sermon. Superintendent William Conklin reports on the day. At 3 p m the Putnamville Sunday school convention convenes. Evening Christian Endeavor at 6:30 p m on Little Everyday Kindness. No service at this church 7:30 p m but pastor will speak at College Avenue M E union services.
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College Avenue M. FE
City Council Accepts Sewer Assessment Roll
The Greencastle city council, in a special session, accepts the sewer system assessment roll prepared by City Engineer A A Lane and assistant Ralph Donnehue. The base rate is 7 mills per square foot, with future changes by class and usage to reflect downtown higher demand. Public remonstrances on the assessment will be heard August 17 in the council chamber. Boundary lines for sewer districts will be set at a forthcoming special meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
A. A. Lane
Ralph Donnehue
Boys Prepare for State Fair Live Stock Judging Contest
Indiana youths age sixteen to twenty may enter the state fair livestock and grain judging contest on September 7 1915. Scholarships totaling 100 75 50 and 25 will be awarded to top entrants from the Purdue circular Live Stock Judging for Beginners. Entries and details available from Chas Downing secretary or Purdue School of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
School of Agriculture
Purdue
Animal Husbandry Department
State Board of Agriculture
Purdue School of Agriculture
Locust Street Methodist Church Weekly Schedule and Obituaries
Locust Street Methodist Church lists 9:30 Sunday school with large classes and a 10:30 morning worship led by the pastor with special music. 11:45 class meeting, 3 p.m. Junior League, 6:30 Epworth League, and a 7:30 union service at College Avenue Church. July interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Obituaries: Daniel Mahoney 85 seme pneumonia Schickasha Oklahoma. Henry Kniper 35 Indianapolis struck by lightning. Joseph Friend 75 Putnam County Brights disease. Infant Roberts city stillborn. James Paxton 85 chronic diarrhoea. James Daggy superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Avenue Church
Hootman
Forest Hill Cemetery
Daniel Mahoney
Schickasha
Okla
Henry A. Kniper
Indianapolis
Joseph Friend
Putnam County
Bright
Roberts
City
James M. Paxton
James Daggy
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
Executrix appointed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana for James V Durham estate. Probate indicates the estate is solvent. Dated July 28 1915. Sarah A Durham Executrix. Andrew E Durham Atty. 31 Daily Herald July 31 Aug 7-14
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
James V. Durham
Sarah A. Durham
Andrew E. Durham
Atty
Daily Herald
State of
James M. Paxton
Estate of James M Paxton Administrator Notice
Nam County Indiana and Central Trust Co announce as Administrator for the estate of James M Paxton late of Putnam County Indiana deceased. Dated July 27 1915. Published July 31 August 7 and 14.
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the Central Trust Co
First 1915 Greencastle Golf Club Tournament Opens
The Greencastle Golf Club will hold its first regular tournament on Tuesday afternoon August 3 in medal play with handicap. Over twenty members are expected to compete and the public is invited to watch the matches. Members may inquire about handicaps and play conditions from any governing committee member.
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Greencastle Golf Club
Dr A E Ayler in Cloverdale on business
Dr A E Ayler visited Cloverdale this afternoon on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Ayler
Cloverdale
For Rent Three Furnished Rooms in Mrs Briggs Home
Three nicely furnished rooms available for rent. Mrs Briggs welcomes inquiries at 403 East Walnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Walnut
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Simon Simple
Greencastle Crescent Rebekah
D. L. Phares
Tipton, Ind
Margaret Allen
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Locust Street Church
A. T. Riley
Robert
Rushville
Paul Allen
Lawrence Allen
O. E. Hume
Stilesville
C. A. Kelley
Eugenia Marshall
Margaret Maloney
Katherine Boland
Terre Haute
Vera Kelley
Harold Comstrock
Raymond Welch
Raymond Werneke
Hert
Frank Logan
Baker Woods
A. B. Hanna
Waveland
T. L. Harris
Pasadena
Calif
Mr. Hanns
F. M. Lyons
Glenn
Michigan
Ohio
Lake Winona
Detroit
Ralph Denny
E. M. Denny
Trusty
State Fisheries and Game Departments
L. G. Wright
Court House
Wright
Christian Science
Methodist Episcopal
Marshall & O’hair
Walnut and
Vine Streets
WRU
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
A. M. Hootman
William Conklin
Putnamville Sunday School
Christian Endeavor
Greencastle Machine Shop
Mr. Farmer
Ron
Greencastle Produce Co
North Jackson Street
EA A
Locust Street Methodist Church
Bert DeWitt Beck
COAL
J. W. Herod
E. AA Browning
Grand Gentral Hotel
Jacob Hirt
W.G. Hurst
Indianapolisnsylvania Line
J. S. Dowling
BUIGE
Zeis
Ava
Andrew Sweeney
Oscar Sallust
Sweeney
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