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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
2
A young woman defends her affection for Clarence Rapple against a sarcastic father who mocks his wealth status and social antics. The scene unfolds with quips about hot weather, luxury, and the prospect of engagement, revealing family tension and flirtatious banter.
A column discusses clothing and fit noting women can adapt garments to their shape while men must have clothes tailored to fit their form. The piece contrasts tailoring needs between genders and reflects fashion norms of the era.
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio writes she suffered four years with stomach trouble and weight loss. After using two bottles of Chamberlains Tablets she reports she is now well. Obtainable everywhere.
Second Ward School reports sixty pupils neither tardy nor absent during the school year that ended Friday highlighting strong attendance and punctuality.
Fifty six pupils in the second ward were neither tardy nor absent this school year, according to a report by ward teachers and Superintendent H A Henderson. The list names Oscar Thomas and other teachers with a roster of honor students across grades, highlighting quarantined absences and multiple wards with named pupils and staff.
An early 20th century ad urges all women and girls to take Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea weekly as a cleansing remedy. It promotes Tea or Tablets at 35 cents from Cook Drug store.
Felix T. McWhirter founder and president of the People's State Bank died at his Indianapolis home at 2330 College Avenue after a week long illness. He was 62 and a former DePauw professor, Athens mayor, and Prohibition leader. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at his home with private burial at Crown Hill.
Business and civic leader Felix M. McWhirter who built People’s State Bank from 25 000 to 100 000 capital and 45 000 surplus died leaving a widow and four children. He chaired Ostrom Realty and was active in Indiana politics and reform groups including W C T U and Prohibition. Surviving: Mrs Luella Hutchins, Mrs Susan Ostrom, Mrs Ethel Scroggins, and Felix M. McWhirter Jr.
Fragrant breath concerns prompt a Cook Drug Co ad for Hollister’s ocky Mountain Tea. The copy claims cleansing of stomach and bowels with a promise of a pure, sweet death like result. Tea or tablets priced at 5c.
A breathless man rushed into the railway station to the ticket window and returned to his seat in dejection. A neighbor quips about a woman seeking a pocketbook, but the man reveals the true obstacle was a fat man stuck at the turnstile.
Mrs Florin discovers her new maid is sitting in chairs to dust the library after losing the duster. The maid explains she is sitting on each chair in turn until she finishes dusting.
A Washington Star snippet recalls a California turkey farm visit last month where a boy applies for work. The farmer evaluates his references and offers a hopeful line about a grand chance with a morning feed schedule set by four o'clock.
A playful exchange contrasts pride and travel by steerage as a man visits someone, losing pride in the process. The line hints at class difference and social manners reflected in a dated setting.
Mr and Mrs E E Caldwell travel to Indianapolis to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs George Hathaway of Crowley Ia visit friends here. Several families reconnect, and Delta Tau Delta hosts a Shades of Death trip with a Crawfordsville stop. The local bicycle club meets at Donald Ricketts home and plans a ride to Cloverdale.
Creditors heirs and legatees of Mary Etter deceased are warned to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on June 21 1913 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and to prove heirs and receive distributive shares. Clerk Harry W Moore May 27 1915.
Notice to Jesse L. Newgent a non resident of Indiana that a divorce action is filed in Putnam Circuit Court. The plaintiff requests appearance by September 6, 1915 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Harry W. Moore signs. Hays & Murphy attorneys. St Weekly May 28 1915.
Putnam County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals on June 7 1915 by 2 PM for construction of approaches to the Rolling Stone Ford Bridge in Floyd Township two and a half miles southeast of Bainbridge Indiana. Bids require bond equal to double the bid amount. Plans and specs on file in the auditor's office. Signed by H Witt Sutherlin James B Bunten R E Larkin. Weekly May 21.
Notice of final settlement of the estate of Ora Boswell deceased to appear in Putnam County Indiana on June 14 1915 and show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved heirs must prove heirship and receive shares issued May 18 1915 Clerk Putnam Circuit Court May 21 1915 weekly.
Putnam Circuit Court in Green Castle Indiana will hear Final Settlement Accounts of Reuben Michael deceased on June Mth 1915. Heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Notice published May 21.
A concise notice promoting Herald want ads as an affordable option for rapid classified placement. It highlights a rate of one-half cent per word and invites readers to use the service for quick responses.
Notice to the heirs and legatees of Winti Fellows deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Gro Castle Indiana on June 2 1915 to show cause why the final settlement of the estate shall not be approved and to make proof of heirship and receive their distinc Witness the Clerk of said Court June 2 1915. Weekly June 11th
Putnam County Indiana treasurer will offer for sale at Greencastle Court House bonds from Marion Township road project. Two bonds at 458 each totaling 89160 with interest 4 1 2 percent. Sealed bids due by 2 PM June 7 1915. H H Runyan county treasurer.
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