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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
Eastbound interurban times listed for morning and evening runs including 6:00 9:26 10:27 10:38 11:51 5:15 6:40 7:51 8:38 9:51 as well as afternoon entries 4:27 6:27 7:25 9:25 12:27. Includes line notes and codes such as T26L and Y-Gr.
We Hington Township trustee J O Mullinix will be in his office in Reelsville to trap the business of the town on Tuesday and Friday each week Floyd Township trustee Edgar J Wilson will be at his home in Floyd township every Wednesday to translate the business of his office
Emerson E. Ruark, trustee of Marion Township, announces he will transact township business at his home in Filmore on Tuesday and Friday, inviting residents to attend and discuss affairs of the township.
Harry Talbott announces weekly office hours in Greencastle at the S. C. Sayers Book Store to conduct township business during his term. Phone 388.
The Spear Pittman family expresses gratitude for kindness during William’s illness. Thanks Bethel church choir for music and to Dr Til lotson, Mr Confer, H C Allen, the K P lodge, W C T U, Art Needle Work Club, and community friends for visits, flowers, and a $12 donation from Miss Sheldinger and classmates.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners in Greencastle Indiana will receive sealed bids by 2 PM on July 5 1915 for 5221 feet of macadam road on the Wm Day road in Warren Township. Bonds equal to double the bid with at least one county resident or local surety, affidavits denying collusion required. Right to reject bids reserved.
Readers are invited to compare shirt prices with the Fashion Shirt Sale offering shirts for 83c, undercutting the usual $1.50 tag. The notice promotes savings and mass purchasing power for budget shoppers seeking value in apparel.
Four thousand eighty feet of macadam road in Madison township Putnam County Indiana known as the J W Knauer road will be constructed under a county board order. The project will be let to the lowest responsible bidder with bonds and affidavits denying collusion as on file in the Auditor's office at Greencastle Indiana.
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Geo A Miller deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on September 5 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and heirs must prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Harry W Moore June 16 1915.
Travel agency advertises low rate tours along the Atlantic and Pacific coasts with inquiry through an agent. The notice lists destinations on the New York area and coastal routes, inviting responses for details and scheduling.
Correspondents report visits and guest days across Mooresville and nearby towns. Notable items include Mrs. Sarah Speer hosting the Sheppards, Alma Peck from Chicago visiting Mrs. Lee Cosner, and various relatives gathering for church events and festivals with music by the Cartersburg band.
Local residents attended church events and visited friends including Mr. and Mrs. Hanna and Mr. and Mrs. Brothers in Roachdale. A large crowd gathered for Sunday ball games as Morton and Fincastle planned a game in Fincastle on Sunday June 27.
Promote printed stationery for family use with options in plain or fancy styles and single sheets or folds. Bulk lots of 250 500 or 1000 envelopes offered to reduce costs. Highlights spelling accuracy correct addresses and avoiding misaddressed mail, appealing to those who want to project status and initiative.
The Manhattan church youth will host an ice cream social on the church lawn Saturday night June 26 to raise funds for church projects. Rev. Deeter preached at services Sunday and Sunday night. Sublett and local families attended church and visiting folks were noted from Green Castle and near Poland.
Poplar Grove residents and guests shared a weekend of visits including Hettie Cue with the Havilah Jones family. Elmer and Albany Farmer with William Allen and others traveled to Green Castle. Ruth Whitley of Indianapolis stayed with Mrs. M. D. Lasley. Robert Fay Rosner visited Mrs. Mary A. Bales. Fred Allen returned from Terre Haute’s State Normal graduation exercises where his brother also graduated.
J W Maddrell undertakes repair work on his home. Funeral attendees for Mrs Eli Wright include Dr and Mrs McCormick Mr and Mrs Watson and Mr and Mrs Arend. Miss Lulu Morris returns to activity after tonsillitis. Mr and Mrs Frank Ogles visited Indianapolis with their daughter Mary, who remains ill.
A stream of visitors and residents are noted in Brown County and nearby towns. Dr E E Kelso and Mrs Kelso visited. James Singleton and family moved in and planned a new rock road eastward. Others traveled to Clayton Plainfield Indy Porters cave and Martinsville for visits, dinners, church teaching, or events.
Mr and Mrs Jess Howard and Mr and Mrs John McCloud visited Mr and Mrs James Wilson Saturday night and Sunday. Alis Smith returned home after a week with grandmother Mrs John German. Vera Wilson spent Sunday afternoon with Hazel Allen. Robert Wynn visited John Miller Saturday. Clint Barnett spent Sunday with Joe Lane.
Earl Young works for Earl Barker while neighbors share visits and calls Thursday through Sunday. Lottie Barker chored cherries for Bennymaster. Ruby Young called on Nona Barker, Gurtha Young on Lottie Barker, and Ira Dwiggans called on R. T. Young. Claud Cox family visited Chas Johnston family. Ira Dwiggans and family with Steward near Ladoga. R. Young with Myers at Ladoga. Roy Barker and George Fitzsimmons visited Charles and Earl Young.
A description of a rainy Sunday in Vivalia notes social visits among residents James Keyt and John Miller in Terre Haute. Cattle purchases by Columbus Wells near Lena. Farmers report the largest oat crop in years. Mr and Mrs Oscar Wells with Alma and Lucille Earle visited John Miller’s home. Ben Wells visited near Lena. Cora is described as looking well in the locality.
The Community gathered at Bethel M E church for an ice cream social. Local residents, including Donald Thomas and families such as the Morgans and Staggs, shared weekend visits. The town mourned Mrs. Mattie Lloyd, with funeral services at Union Chapel church.
Rain revived fields last weekend, Aunt Jane Downey is very ill, and James Layman’s milking cow was struck by lightning. Friday visitors to John Gardner’s included Mary Wright, Fannie Sims, Flora Johnson, Nannie Cutbirth, and others from Terre Haute, Lents, and Oregon. Willi Irwin’s lung condition is critical, Glendon and Letha Irwin have whooping cough. Roy Porter and wife visited with her parents early in the week.
Amelia Elling Rochford and Olan Bain with Anna May Johnston listed among local residents. Rev Elmore to preach at Long Branch church next Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night. Mrs John Nelson dies at her daughter Mrs William Gowens home last Monday at 2 30 pm. Funeral held at 10 30 am Wednesday with burial in Pleasant Hill cemetery. Columbus Wells and F Payne bought cattle early in the week.
Clover hay harvests continue with rains benefiting crops. Charles Davis bought a mule team from A S Pruitt last Monday. Mrs Clifford Lee and children visit locally. Epworth League members meet at Mr Price’s home Monday night. Invitations issued for Jessie Pearl Wilson and Ernest Myers marriage at Bruce Lake Indiana on June 26. Miss Wilson has relatives and acquaintances nearby.
In Manhattan the corn fields face heavy weed encroachment due to recent rain and humidity. Clerical and social notes include Rev. Deeter from Terre Haute delivering sermons, Edmond Huffman’s funeral at Walnut Chapel, and family visits between locals and relatives. A daughter was born to Walter and [illegible] Young on June 18. John Fellows buys a new Ford. Roberts and Brann work on a Hamrick concrete bridge this week.
The following letters remain in this office uncalled for Charles Cummings Davis Ax Davis Elinor Goswell Landry Long Florence Oliver Verna In calling for the same please say advertised
In a dialogue between Mr Busby and Mr Wise the speaker notes Lake Geneva is far more synonymous than Lake Lemann in their discussion of Swiss scenery and naming. The exchange mentions Lake Geneva and Lake Le man with casual humor.
While Garfield led Oberlin College a father sought a shortened course for his son saying the boy cannot endure the regular load. Garfield replied that a short course is possible depending on goals and added a proverb about God making an oak in a hundred years or two months to make a squash.
By order of the Putnam Circuit Court the administrator of the estate of Carrie B Williamson will offer for sale at private sale on July 5 1915 at 10 a m and thereafter until sold items from the estate in Green Castle Indiana. The list includes dishes glassware bedclothes furniture books rugs stove sewing machine and other household belongings. Purchases over five dollars require one third cash with balance in two notes due at three and five months bearing six percent interest with attorney fees. Smaller amounts paid in cash.
In the estate of Jacob T Kaauer deceased an administrator acts to sell two thirds of described Putnam County land at private sale June 19 1915 at 10 a m at the Greencastle law office. Terms include one third cash and rest in six and twelve months notes bearing six percent interest with mortgage security. The widow will sell her one third on same terms. Perry Hasty administrator Hays Murphy attorneys weekly notice.
James Ellis and granddaughter Hazel Wallace visited Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ellett of Eminence. Ike Pritchett and family visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Hendren. Frank Wilcox and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Adams. Virgil Whitaker and family of Monrovia attended the Cloverdale horse show and visited the Walters. James Buis was in Martinsville on Wednesday afternoon.
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