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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1920
Page
2
Democratic Sheriff and Representative Candidates for Putnam County
Putnam voters hear multiple announcements for Democratic primary candidates in 1920. W E Gill of Cloverdale seeks the representative nomination, while Allen Eggers Fred Lancaster Edward H Eitle Jorge Vermandes Co Hurst Will Glidewell Jesse M Hamrick E S Lige Wallace Harkins L Jackson announce sheriff bids for Putnam county ahead of the May 4 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gill
Cloverdale
Putnam County
Vermandes Co
Jesse M. Hamrick
Reese R Buis Announces Candidacy for Second District
Reese R Buis of Marion Township announces candidacy for county commissioner of the Second district. He seeks election to represent residents of the Second district and Marion Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese R Buis
Marion Township
Candidacy Declarations for Putnam County Commissioners
David J. Skelton of Washington township announces his candidacy for commissioner of the Third district. O A Day of Marion township also announces his bid for commissioner of the Second district subject to the Democratic primary on May 4 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lancaster
Madison Township
Putnam County
E. S
Lige) Wallace
Greencastle
David J. Skelton
Washington Township
O. A. Day
Marion Township
Anrounees
Why Colds Are Dangerous
A historic note warns that colds weaken lungs and lift risk of serious diseases such as pneumonia consumption diphtheria scarlet fever and whooping cough. It advises prompt relief and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as pleasant and dependable.
Candidate who sets the vote of the fair sex receives strong support
A reflecting editorial note argues that a candidate who appeals to women voters should secure a handsome majority. The line suggests women’s votes are pivotal in the forthcoming contest.
Moving Van Arrival Triggers Panic at Toldick Household
In a tense scene a family rushes to finish packing as removal men arrive with a van. The lawn staging of a broken chair alarms Toldick and Camelia while keys go missing and water is cut off amid the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toldick
Mrs. Toldick
Camelia
Belleview
Camella
Overpriced kindness ends with a stern note at the door
In a late night exchange, baker Mr Owens offers his own rolls to Mrs Jimley when his shop is sold out. He delivers the rolls himself, hoping to help, but she rebukes him and instructs him to ring the basement bell next time.
Wife Withdraws Testimony in Harsh Court Scene
A wife retracted all accusations against her husband as the Berliner Illustrirte Zeitung reports a harsh judge frightened her into silence. She admitted injuring herself with an accidental bump on the mantel and denied her husband caused the ear bite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illustrirte Zeitung
Honest Auction Ends With Blind Horse Reveal
An auctioneer admits the horse is blind in one eye at the sale. A buyer pays and notes the honesty, then learns the animal is blind in both eyes. The exchange underscores blunt disclosure at auction.
Ancient Egyptian Labyrinth Rivaling Crete’s Maze
Egypt’s 3500 year old labyrinth near Medinet, built by King Amenemhat III, spanned 500 by 600 feet with 3000 rooms half buried. Upper floors housed government uses while sacred crocodiles and kings were buried below. locals’ revolt toppled the grand structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos
Crete
Egypt
Medinet
Amenemhat
Anmenemhat
Amenembhat
Cough Remedy Endorsed For Colds And Coughs
A timely suggestion promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as pleasant to take with relief for coughs and colds. The article notes its wide reputation for cures and includes a social digression about a married man facing consequences for opposing appearances.
Community Notes From Manhattan and Nearby Farms
Mrs Grace Pollum finished schooling at Hamrick Saturday. Mrs Hannah Mullinix confined at home with an earlier ankle injury. Farmers opened sugar camps last week before the cold snap. Molasses output expected to be light this year as winter ends. Mr and Mrs Ira Hutcheson moved to the Dug Mullinix farm near Reelsville. Mr and Mrs Ross Zaring moved to the house with Zaring’s mother. sister moved into vacated home. Zaring Duellan a family visited Perry Rollins Sunday. Mrs Rence Daggy attended a basketball tournament in Greencastle last Friday. A new telephone line between Manhattan and Putnamville is complete but switch issues hinder use. Glen Hobshire spent the weekend in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pollum
Hamrick
Hannah Mullinix
Ira Hutcheson
Neah
Reelsville
Ross Zaring
Greencastle
Manhattan
Putnamville
Severe cold disrupts local services and illness noted
No preaching last Sunday due to freezing weather and sickness. Services planned for the first Sunday in April. Illness includes Mrs. Oscar O'Hair with influenza and Mrs. Raymond Flint indoors. Aunt Liza McCray visiting. Glenn Davis to work for Paul Wysong this spring. Beef company annual meeting at Mr. Wysong's with oyster supper. Miss Craig recalled home due to her mother's illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar O’hair
Liza McCray
Robert Bridges
Residents Visit Nearby Families In Corn Stalk Valley
Gene Walton and Ruth Sullivan of Coatesville visited Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Lecman this past week. Harry Hunter and family called on Ceci Quinlan. The Cheerful Country Club met with Mrs. Dorie Bryan. Mrs. Chas Rector visited her mother Mrs. Ben King of Green Castle. Leonard Newman spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Oran Buts. Jessie Lechman and wife visited George Reece and family. Homer Slavens and family hosted a weekend visit while ill with the flu. Mt. Meridian M. E. church services held Sundays and Sunday evenings every two weeks. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Walton
Ruth Sullivan
Coatesville
Jessie Lecman
Harry Hunter
Ceci Quinlan
Cheerful Country Club
Dorie Bryan
Chas Rector
Ben King
Greencastle
Leonard Newman
Oran Buts
Jessie Lechman
George Reece
Wm. Newman
Homer Slavens
Putnanevilte
Mt. Meridian M. E
Dunbar Hill News Narrow Local Social Roundup
Mrs. Pearl Richardson visited Mrs. Mary Surber. Ross Estepp is ill. Mr. and Mrs. John Surber and family from Belle Union visited Leo Surber. Local quilting at Mrs. Weavers. Mrs. Leo Lurber visited her parents in Green Castle. Sunday visitors at Herbert Boswell included the Weaver family, the Dodd family, and the Richardson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Richardson
Mary Surber
Ross Estepp
Land
John Surber
Belle Union
Leo Surber
Weavers
Leo Lurber
John Vanhook
Greencastle
Herbert Boswell
Weaver
Austin Dodd
Richardson
Cold March Stuns Putnam County Residents
Putnam county residents recall an unusually cold March as a thermometer neared four degrees on Sunday morning. Local school patrons held a large dinner at the school on the last day before break. William Skelton shows improvement after a period on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross Huffman
Indianapolis
Ike Skelton
Putnam County
Oscar Phillips
Center York
William Skelton
Trutona Praised as Nerve Tonic for After Effects
Dr J Richards of Tennessee calls Trutona a remarkable treatment for overcoming the after effects of influenza, pneumonia and similar illnesses. Testimonials from Terre Haute Louisville Peru and other towns claim appetite restoration weight gain and renewed vigor after taking Trutona, with selling points at Mullins Drug Store in Greencasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Richards
Tennessee
Haute
Indiana
South Pearl Street
Trutona
Harry Lee
Gallagher Street
Louisville
Iva Gates
Peru
Canal Street
R. P. Mullins Drug Store
Floating Baptist Church Sails Through Japanese Islands
The Fukuin Maru, the world’s only floating Baptist church, tours the Sea of Japan delivering gospel messages to remote communities. After Captain Luke Bickel’s death, Northern Baptists seek a new captain preacher while planning 15 new churches and a full temple network, with emphasis on trained Japanese leaders and dignified, independent worship houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea of
Japan
Christian Missionary Movement
Luke Bickel
Northern Baptists
Northern Baptist Convertion
Christian Church
New York
Tabernacle
Tokyo
Ubeder
Etreet
Stomach Trouble Relief With Chamberlain Tablets
Theodore Sandford of Fenmore Michigan suffered seven years of stomach trouble causing pain and sleepless nights. After taking Chamberlain's Tablets he can eat fruits and vegetables without pain or insomnia. If indigestion or constipation troubles you, try these tablets. they are said to be beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Sandford
Fenmore
Mich
Chamberlain
Ady
Local Inn Proprietor Praises Chamberlain’s Tablets
George Daniels of Hardwick Vermont credits Chamberlain's Tablets with relieving his digestive issues after years of sedentary life. He runs the Hardwick Inn, a notable New England hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
George
Daniels
Hardwick, Vt
Mr. Daniels
Hardwick Inn
New England
Public Auction Notice for Household Sale in Green Castle
A public auction will sell the entire household on Thursday March 11 at 1 30 pm. Auctioneers Dobbs and Vestal with clerk Paul Albin list Mrs Estes of 36 Martinsville Street Green Castle Indiana as a participant.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles J. Arnold
Allen Eggers
Jackson Township
Edward H. Eitlejorge
Will Glidewell
Warren Township
Harkins L. Jackson
Adv
Kemp
Ge GM
East Washington ST
Donner
Edmonds
Sol
Hill
Mr. Hill
Ee Terk
the Canby, Ach & Canby Co
Dayton, Ohio
Osteopathic
Putnam Electric Company
Residence
White
Glen Hobshire
Terre Haute
Somerset
Corn Stalk Valley
Dunbar Hill
Black Hawk
Aguas
George Kane
Joe
Ringo
the Herald
DR. Richard
Mike Hamilton
Terre
Christianity
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