Local items from town and surrounding areas
Local residents travel for visits and medical care while others handle legal matters and criminal cases. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Taylor and Miss Edith Harlan visit Indianapolis. Cloverdale visitors arrive in town. Henry T. Badger returns from the Philippines to study at DePauw University. Mrs. Wright visits Indianapolis for hospital care. a funeral in Rockville involves Edward Herschel Watts and others. travels to Brazil occur for family reasons. Leona Eitel invites a Thimble party for Mrs. Jacob Eitel. Dr. John E. Baker sues Thomas N. McCullough in Putnam Circuit Court for 200 dollars. Deputy Sheriff Harris escorts Clifford Hurst to State Prison after his 2 to 7 year sentence for an escape from the state farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sackett
Jennie Louis
Cloverdale
B. McDonald
Madison Street
Henry T. Badger
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Badger
DePauw University
George Wright
Indianapolis
William Hanna
Methodist Hospital
Edward Watts
Herschel Watts
Edward Herbert
Rockville
Wesley Arnold
Arnold
Putnam County
Ed Watts
Ed Herbert
Brazil
Leona Eitel
Melrose Avenue
Jacob Eitel
John E. Baker
Putnam Circuit
Thomas N. McCullough
McCullough
Washington Township
B. M. Robinson
Baker
Button Styles Sale At Hessler Co
Advertises buttons in all styles by J Q Hessler and Company located on 1844 East Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Q. Hessler & Co
East Washington Street
Osteopathy and Health Benefits Advocate in Daily Hint
Health hints urge regular osteopathic care as a path to lasting health. Emphasizes nature’s balance, cool heads, warm feet, and normal bowels, praising osteopathy as a vital, life enhancing practice and a benevolent community service by doctors.
Ladies Aid meeting and local chores in Putnamville
The Ladies Aid Society of the Putnamville M E Church met at Mrs Alf Curtis home on East Washington street. Attendees included Mrs James Reeves Mrs L S Perry Mrs C E Lewis Miss Lizzie Crawley Miss Bess Jones Mrs Ellen Mrs George Whittaker Mrs Orville Collins and Mrs Harris. Reeves brought members in two auto trips from Putnamville. Curtis formerly resided there and belongs to the church. Indiana State Normal and DePauw baseball teams faced off in a rematch with Rafferty and Dunn pitching for the Teachers in the 4 p m start. Treasurer H H Runyan is sorting tax payments received by mail from Putnam county taxpayers. 500 plus letters arrive as tax receipts are prepared for mailing. The last day of tax paying yielded over 40000 in receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Putnamville
M. E. Church
Alf Curtis
East Washington Street
James Reeves
L. S. Perry
C. E. Lewis
Lizzie Crawley
Bess Jones
Ellen
George Whittaker
Orville Collins
Harris
Reeves
Curtis
H. H. Runyan
Putnam County
Bunyan
Miss Faith Jean Bishop Weds Indianapolis Man
Miss Faith Jean Bishop wed Bailey Tyler Bryan in a small Sunday ceremony at the bridegroom’s home, in Indianapolis. The bride, daughter of Charles Bishop of Tokio, Japan, arrived after an 8000 mile trip. Rev W C Trueblood officiated. The couple will reside at 650 East Thirteenth Street after May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Jean Bishop
Bailey Tyler Bryan
May Tyler Bryan
Charles Bishop
Tokio
Japan
W. C. Trueblood
East Thirteenth Street
Indianapolis News
Prayer meeting and baptisms at church tonight
A prayer meeting will be held in the Sunday school room of the Christian church this evening with two baptisms after the service. The event moves from Thursday due to tomorrow night’s musical. The East Section ladies of the Presbyterian church meet tomorrow at 2 30 with Mrs Arthur Hamrick. An advertisement requests ads for the Herald.
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The
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Hamrick
Memorial Events Program for local observances
Greencastle Post No 11 of the Grand Army of the Republic has arranged memorial Sunday and Decoration Day observances. The program outlines ceremonies to honor veterans with parades and services in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Grand Army OF the Republic
Greencastle Post
Memorial Sunday and Decoration Day Plans by Greencastle GAR
Greencastle Post 11 announces the Memorial Sunday sermon by Rev. Thomas Younger on May 23, 1915, at 10:30 a.m. and Decoration Day exercises on May 29 at 1 p.m. with readings of Lincoln and Logan, address by A B Crampton, and committee assignments for graves, flowers, and church events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Crampton
Delphi
Soldiers’ Home
Marion
Greencastle
Thomas Younger
Presbyterian Church
Court House
Daughters of the American Revolution
The
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
Gettyburg
Bessie Jenkins
John A. Logan
Wm. B. Vestal
Indiana
Crampton
9Th Indiana
48Th. Ind. Reg.t
Vicksburg
Grant
Missionary Ridge
Sherman
Comrades Kellar
F. Lockridge
T. C. Grooms
Kellar
Wagoner
Donohue
Vestal
Stoner
O’hair
Dorsett
Wood
Ashton
Robe
Meltzer
Hillis
A. H. Lockridge
Daggy
Reeves
W. F.C
Roachdale Man Found Dead in Indianapolis Rooming House
Frank Thompson 48 of Roachdale Ind apparently died by his own action from poison in a rooming house at 230 Vermont Street Indianapolis. A bottle of poison was found. He left no note. Funeral in Roachdale today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
Roachdale
Ind
Indianapolis
Flora Jacobs
Vermont Street
Sen
Lieut. Merrill
Simon
Johnson
O'Donnell
Poole
Thompson
Donald Thompson
College Avenue
Elizabeth Thompson
Government Seizes Adulterated Oats Bound for Export
Federal authorities seize seventy five carloads of oats after finding adulteration under the Food and Drugs Act. The oats were mixed with feed barley or water to boost weight. The Department of Agriculture warns shippers this practice will face legal action and all future adulterated shipments will be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Tuberculosis Ward Established at State Farm Putnamville
Superintendent C. E. Talkington opens a tuberculosis ward at the State Farm to isolate infected prisoners. A tent near the main dormitory houses the patient, while others receive separation and special care as temporary quarters exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Talkington
State Farm
Putnamville
Terre Haute Saloon Men Sentenced in Closing Order
In Terre Haute Indiana May 3 Ed Reiff became the first saloon keeper jailed for violating the closing order issued by acting mayor James Gossom receiving 25 dollars and 60 days at the state penal farm after appealing. William Doyle faces 100 dollars and one day in jail for complicity in election frauds and is wanted on a Nicholson law violation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
James Gossom
Ed Reiff
Newton
Reiff
William Doyle
Anderson
Over the Teacups elect new officers
The Over the Teacups Club met at Mrs. Overstreet's home on Tuesday and elected officers for the year. President Mrs H M Smith, Vice President Mrs Frank Donner, Second Vice President Mrs Chas Arnold, Secretary Mrs Nellie Anderson, Treasurer Mrs A B Phillips, Council Member Mrs Virgil Grimes, Program Committee Mrs W L Denman and others including Mrs Clara Lammers Mrs N S Joslin Mrs F A Arnold and Mrs R A Oge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over
C. F. Overstreet
H. M. Smith
Frank Don
Chas. J. Arnold
Nellie Anderson
A. B. Phillips
Virgil Grimes
W. L. Denman
Clara Lammers
N. 8. Joslin
F. A. Arnold
R. A. Oge
Local Social Visits Reported in New Maysyville
Grace Hughes and Norene Franklin spent Sunday with Cleatis and Golda Lasley. Orville Stewart visited Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Grantham last week. Ott Bartlett and family were guests of J. F. Bartlett and wife. Erle Patrick stayed Monday night with Viola Mills. Golda Lassey visited Norene Franklin Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Maysyville
Grace Hughes
Norene Franklin
Cleatis
Golda Lasley
Orville Stewart
Wilbur Grantham
Ott Bartlett
J. F. Bartlett
Erle Patrick
Viola Mills
Golda Lassey
Local Social and Family Visits in Bainbridge Area
Happy Hollow resident Dannie Disney spent the weekend with his parents. Clema Keck and Mrs. Guy Moody were in Roachdale Saturday. Farmers nearby planted corn as London Jones and daughter Twiley visited Simon Jones. James Eggers family joined Lee McClouds household with Virgil Higgins and Vic Ferrers. Delano Ferrers and Jessie Eggers hosted Sunday guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dannie Disney
Bainbridge
Clema Keck
Guy Moody
Roachdale
London Jones
Twiley
Simon Jones
James Eggers
Lee McCloud
Virgil Higgins
Vic
Delano Ferrers
Jessie Eggers
Weekly Social Notes From Old Hedge Row
Old Hedge Row reports visitors including Mr and Mrs Clyde Walls and others visiting Emma Walls. Millie Modlin visited Greencastle last week. Orville Elliott and family stayed with Norman Shotts over the weekend. Mrs Charlie Sheckles is very poorly. Emma Walls visited her sister Dan Shackleford on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Walls
James Jeffries
Lale Lasley
Charles Walls
Emma Walls
Millie Modlin
Greencastle
Orville Elliott
Norman Shotts
Charlie Sheckles
Dan Shackleford
North Washington Local Notes Reach From Health to Helpers
William Hutcheson suffered a stroke of paralysis on Saturday. Mrs. Rissler visits her daughter Mrs. E P Aker and sons George and Morton after returning from Florida. The Ladies Aid hosts an ice cream supper on the church lawn May 29. Mrs. Reel underwent appendicitis surgery Monday evening. Ms C A Heath and children visited Josie Brown Sunday evening. Planting corn is the order of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hutcheson
Rissler
E. P. Aker
George
Morton
Florida
Ladies’ Aid
Reel
C. A. Heath
Josie Brown
Rain Welcome In Maple Hill Community Notes
Rain fell last Sunday and Monday bringing welcome relief as farmers resume corn planting in Maple Hill. Bro Cline led services at Lena Church. Bro Brown to speak at Long Branch Church on May 15. A colt owned by Robert Irwin died after choking last week. Miss Flora Johnson visited Mr and Mrs Gardner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebetel
Lena
Bro
Cline
Bro. Brown
Long Branch
Robert Irwin
Flora Johnson
VIGOR INHERITED The Natural Inheritance of Fowls
The article argues that fowls inherit constitutional vigor when breeders select the strongest stock each spring and cull the weak in fall. Introducing fresh blood prevents inbreeding, maintains stamina, and improves resistance to sickness and weather changes.
Water bill due date notice in Greencastle
Water bills are due and payable before the 15th of this month. Consumers are urged to settle charges by the deadline. Greencastle Water Works. O. Lee Reeves, Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
API
Greencastle Water Wonks Co
O. Lee Reeves, S
Apt
Local Notes from Greencastle and Surrounding Homes
Mrs Becklehimer remains unimproved. Mrs Ercie Dorsey of New Market visited Mr and Mrs William Day from Sunday to Monday. George Becklehimer of Greencastle visited his mother Eliza beth Becklehimer over Sunday. Mr and Mrs Perry Wright and Angus Fuqua called on Mr and Mrs Wm Day Sunday evening. Mrs Louie Day returned home after visiting her brother Charles Crooks and family at Greencastle. Mr Eubanks of Brick Chapel visited General Eubanks and family over Sunday. Ross Wells spent Sunday with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle R. R
Becklehimer
Ercie Dorsey
New Market
William Day
George Becklehimer
Greencastle
Elizabeth Becklehimer
Perry Wright
Angus Fuqua
Louie Day
Charles Crooks
Mr. Eubanks
Brick Chapel
General Eubanks
Ross Wells
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Mrs. E. B. Taylor
Dr. H. Askew
Edith Harlan
Howard Harris
Michigan City
Clifford Hurst
Hurst
Bloomington
Health Hints
Dr. Sparnhurst
Hub Clothing and
Indiana State Normal
DePauw
Rafferty
Dunn
Miss Bishop
Herald
van Thornton
Selig
Smokeville
Essanay
Vitagraph
Northland
Chas. Chaplin
Mr. Thompson
Benjamin Thompson
Frank Edwards
Edwards
C. L. Airhart
Reachdale
M. J. Mulvaney
Indiana State Farm
Mulvaney
Arthur Greggs
Scotty
John Albright
Levi Engle
Iry Greggs
C. C. Leachman
Ner
Happy Hollow
North Washington
Maple Hill
Zeis
Thomas F
Andel
John
North Indiana
E. AA Browning
Terre Haute, Indianapolis
Eastern Traction Company
T. P. A. State Convention
Ly Inter
Speedway
Ralston
Bell
Chas A. Bookwalter
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