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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1915
Page
2
A nostalgic essay describes Uncle James in a faded album image by the village church. The piece notes his long whiskers, stalled aging, and the stern portrait pose as the photographer’s demand to “look pleasant.” It blends memories with humorous reflections on old time portraits and vanity.
Broadpark Mr and Mrs Stockwell of Lewisville spent Sunday with Gaylord Stockwell and family. Mr and Mrs Clarence Phillips hosted a party Saturday for Zelma Fisher. A large crowd attended and reported a nice time. Mrs Fletcher Walters and daughter Joyce visited her son Virgil White and family at Monrovia Wednesday.
In North Ball Hill fine weather is noted as Mr and Mrs David Boswell visited Mr and Mrs Artie Call. Several local residents including Ruth Bettis Greencastle and Ruth Bettis visited relatives, with a Madison township agriculture club meeting at Pleasant Hill church Friday night June 25. Commencement exercises at Pleasant Hill church Saturday night drew a large turnout.
Joshua Moss of Nelson Neb and H M Brothers host relatives in a weekend of visiting. Russellville turnout for a Sunday ball game pleased locals. Several families from Roachdale Greencastle and Waveland visited relatives and attended church and school events including Bainbridge and Parkersburg programs.
Mr and Mrs Harry Grider of Indi sappear visit Mrs Emma Lewman as relatives gather. Olga Smith hosts Minerva and Eva Shuey. Sam Brown attends Roachdale bedside of his brother. Several attend a Fincastle ball game. Funeral of Elsie Gowin at Filmore noted.
Reports from Malta note Mrs Joe Garrett underwent appendicitis surgery in Indianapolis with Dr Poff assisted by Dr Bastain and is recovering well. Other items mention visits by Mr and Mrs Frank Snodgrass to relatives in Greencastle, and community greetings at Rosebud Sunday school. A birth is announced for Ira Brothers and Mrs Smith hosts Cora Harlan visiting.
A compact aphorism set references the meek inheriting earth, mortgage held by others, muted influence of quiet men, and the ease of causing trouble by telling the truth, reflecting a folksy, satirical tone.
The DePauw University class of 1875 marks its fortieth reunion with a sketch by T J Bassett recounting early campus life under President Andrus, the 29 graduates who formed the loyal class, and plans for a memorial tablet to honor Andrus.
As mosquito season nears Greencastle residents urge the council to act at once to rid Pitman pond of breeding grounds. With the sewer system completed cess pools vanish, leaving the pond as the last breeding site for the pest and malaria risk.
In Jackson township last Thursday a local chase ended with two deer recaptured after escaping from Paul Scott who had acquired three deer from Mrs. Tom Head of Hendricks county. Neighbors organized a daybreak pursuit and the deer were finally secured near the road by a farm in Advance area.
A famed physician argues most illnesses improve with cheerfulness and mental treatment. He says many people recover without medicine when optimism reduces imagined symptoms, and that psychotherapy has become vital in modern medicine, with physicians guiding both mind and body healing.
A Ledger editorial attacks meddling as a harmful habit, praising the value of minding one's own affairs. It argues that busybodies gain nothing, while successful individuals rarely intrude, and recounts a wise ancestor who taught the family to focus on personal work and avoid neighborhood trouble.
Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Mary Etter deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on June 21 1913 to show cause why Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness The Clerk of Court May 27 1915 Harry W Moore Clerk Putnam Circuit Court 31 Wuly June 4 11 18
Deputy Fish and Game Commissioner clarifies squirrels may be hunted only during the open season from July 1 to November 1. Closed-season violators face fines of 10 dollars per squirrel in possession. Selling is allowed only during the open season.
Misunderstanding on admission to DePauw commencement prompts plan for outdoor exercises if weather allows. Tickets cover reserved sections for college officials, graduates’ friends, and alumni, plus space for non ticketed guests. If indoors, Meharry Hall hosts with ticketed admission. applicants should pick up tickets at Downey Hall Tuesday evening during band concert.
The Treasurer of Putnam County Indiana offers for sale at his office in Greencastle the Marion Township road bonds A Fitzsimmons et al. Twenty bonds at 458 each total 9160 dated June 7 1915 first interest due May 15 1916 at 4 percent. Sealed bids due by 2 PM June 7 1915. H H Runyan Treasurer. St Daily May 26 June 29 Posters.
Edward shows off his first pants to a bemused neighbor and father. The neighbor’s topic avoidance leads the boy to declare there are three pairs in the room in a dry humor moment. Frost protection tips urge robust corn-house post foundations.
Voorky quips that a man has no conscience. Farmer Corntessel concedes perhaps he should not say it, noting the man’s supposed conscience would be useless if its voice is drowned out by his talking.
In a humorous exchange Jiggs fears a fortune teller who promises to reveal not only the future but also his past. The gag hinges on his reluctance to face what may be revealed about earlier deeds. The punchline hinges on the teller’s warning rather than the forecast.
Pa Korntossell Jacks announces joining the flying squadron while Ma Korntossell-O expresses extreme fright at the air machines. The family scene hints at wartime aviation speculation and civilian concern.
A terse dialogue reveals a man’s pride leading to his downfall. A father reflects on a failed effort to help him, contrasting memory of a lively plant and a son’s stubborn stance with the plant’s death as a somber metaphor.
Farmer Countsel jokes about straw votes as a reaction to election pressure. He notes every farm product demand helps agriculturists and contemplates supplying straw to boost business.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals by June 7 1915 at 2 PM for construction of approaches to the Rolling Stone Ford Bridge in Floyd Township near Bainbridge Indiana Bidders must furnish bond double the bid Plans and specs on file in the auditor's office County officials H Witts Sutherland James B Bunten R E Larkin weekly May 21
Heirs and legatees of Ora Boswell deceased must appear in Putnam Indiana on June 14 1915 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts with the estate should not be approved. Heirs to prove heirship and receive shares. May 18 1915 Clerk Putnam Circuit Court. Weekly May 21.
Heirs and legatees of Reuben Michael deceased must appear at the Putnam Circuit Court in Green Castle Indiana on June 14 1915 to show cause why the Final Settlement Accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. St Wkly May 21.
The Indiana Putnam Circuit Court issues notice in the 1915 September Term for Effie Newgent versus Jesse L Newgent. The complaint and affidavit declare the defendant non resident, with default hearing set for September 6, 1915 at Greencastle Court House unless he appears to answer or demur.
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