Local news notes and social visits in Putnam County
Indianapolis guest J E Baney visited relatives while Pauline Detrick joined H S Werneke for a jewelry post. Mrs Charles Long of lar visited the Durhams. A son born to Mr and Mrs George Hurst southeast of Greencastle. Rebekah Assembly in Crawfordsville. Liberty Loan notes subscribed by Madison township. Greencastle band to accompany delegation to Indianapolis. Various meetings announced including Missionary Society and Women’s Union. James Jackson to move to Indianapolis after operation. Dunningtons to join here. Uriah Gasaway invited to Welcome Home in Indianapolis.
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C. C. Hurst
Putnam County Liberty Loan
Madison Township
James Dunnington
Washington
Mrs. Dunnington
John Eitel
Dunnington
Seven Thousand Hogs Open Week at Indianapolis Stockyards
Seven thousand hogs arrived for the opening market at Indianapolis stockyards. Prices rose 10 to 15 cents with sales ranging from 20.85 to 21.00 dollars. The day also saw 1,000 cattle, 600 calves, and 100 sheep. cattle advanced, calves fell 50 cents, and sheep held steady.
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Indianapolis
Lineman Suffers Severe Shock at Putnam Electric
Jess Manus, a lineman for Putnam Electric Co., grabbed a live wire and was unconscious for about half an hour. He received immediate treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess” Manus
Putnam Electric CO
Man nearly electrocuted while handling 110 volt line
Jess Manus known as Red Manus, assistant lineman for Putnam Electric, was knocked unconscious for about 30 minutes after touching an uninsulated wire while aiding Richard Duncan on torn lines near Dr. Zaring’s office. Neighbors administered aid, and Manus recovered. incident saved by prompt treatment. County commissioners also awarded eight bridge contracts totaling 844,000 and a road project for W. F. Davis in Franklin township at 18,000, while Blue & Hill seek release from a road contract due to rising labor and material costs amid wartime pressures.
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Jess Manus
Red
Manus
Putnam Electric Company
C. T. Zaring
C. W. Otis
Electric Company
Richard Duncan
Duncan
Dr. Zaring
Mr. Duncan
Mr. Otis
Mr. Manus
W. F. Davis
Franklin Township
Allen & Lisby
Blue & Hill
Welcome Home Celebration Mobilizes Putnam County Units
The Putnam county unit invites all soldiers to mobilize on May 7 in Greencastle at 8:30 a.m. under Captain John L. Frazee, marching to Vandalia station to board trains to Indianapolis. Captain William H. Graham issues free return tickets for 30 days. Automobiles are requested to assist in mobilization from the Monon north rail line.
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Putnam County
Indianapolis
John L. Frazee
College Avenue
Seminary
Hanna Streets
Greencastle
Vandalia
William H. Graham
Monon
C. H. Hurst
G H S notes strong year with state honors and cantata
Five weeks left in the school year as G H S posts high honors including participation in the state basketball tournament and state discussion contest. The school earns status with Northwestern universities for admission without an entrance exam. Friday night the Indian cantata The Feast of the Red Corn will be performed by the girls chorus under Miss Catherine Allison with a cast of six and a 50 voice choir.
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Manual Training High School
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Northwestern Association of Universities
G. H
Middle West
Catherine Allison
Liberty Bonds Wanted for Cash By Herald Office
Classified ad seeks Liberty Bonds for cash payment. Will buy fully paid or partly paid bonds and receipts. Respond by sending bonds or receipts to the Herald office or quoting price at the Herald office under address X.
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Greencastle
Herald
Ind
Herald Office
Local trades and services advertise repairs and carriage
George Hoffmann lock and gun smith offers lawn mower sharpening stove and sewing machine repairs with guarantee at 306 South Jackson Greencastle Indiana Phone 715. Also Stone garage provides taxi service day or night from Greencastle Indiana Phone 743. Liberty Feather Company buys fifty old feather beds by mail from Greencastle Indiana. A rolling gutter off a plow reported. Ford agency Greencastle Indiana notified.
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George Hoffmann
Lock and Gun Smith
South Jackson Street
Greencastle
Ind
Stone Garage
Ford Agency
Indiana
Man Wanted To Sell Groceries For Big Brand
One of the world’s largest grocers seeks an ambitious man with no experience or capital to sell direct to consumers nationally known groceries teas coffees spices paints oils stock foods and more. Complete sample outfit and free selling instructions included. Write John Sexton & Co 352 W Illinois Street Chicago Il for a long established reliable house.
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John Sexton & Co
Illinois Street
Chicago
Adv
Madam Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Mothers are urged to keep a box of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to ease colds feverishness teething disorders and stomach troubles. Used by mothers for over 30 years and sold at all drug stores with no substitutes.
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Opera House
A. Cook
Albert E. Smith
Alice Joyce
James A Coopers
Captain Abe
Vitagraph Blue Ribbon
Vitagraph
Central Trust Company
Hk. L. Othair
J. L. Randel
S. A
VIA
Pennsylvania Lines
Qaem
J. S. Dowling
Aeree
Ford & North
Jackson St
J. E. Baney
Pauline Detrick
H. S. Werneke Jewelry Store
Charles Long
Lar
Earl Durham
George Hurst
Elmer Gibson
Clyde Williams
Crawfordsville
Rebekah
J. B. Harris
Progress History Club
Raser Bittles
East Washington Street
Over-the-Teacups Club
Philips
Blanche Allen
Inez Poole
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Harry Talbott
Charles Aker
Reelsville
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Mr. Aker
Jesse Ford
Roy C. Evens
Clarence Evans
DePauw
Hanover College
Center College
University of Kentucky
Women's Union of the Christian Church
Alice Haltom
William Blackwell
Hall of
Putnam Lodge
Roy Hillis
N. G
Will Callahan
James Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Uriah Gasaway
Gasaway
Willard
Macdonald
Greencastle Battery Company
North Side Square
Ocal News
Williams
Williams Mfg. CO
Piso
Cleveland
Ohio
A. Cook Urug Co
Liberty Feather Company
General Delivery
Jones
School of Auctioneering
Robert M. McHaffie
Stilesville, Indiana
Zeis & Co
Ferndell Spinach
W. P. Sackett
X— Auto Manufacturing Co
Prest-O-Lite
Colp
Becres
Prest- Este Clan
S. R. Ummel
N. W. Corner Square
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