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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1914

Page

2

Correspondence Clinton Falls Local News In Greencastle and Nearby

Busy farmers harvest crops and residents visit kin across Clinton Falls and Greencastle. Ellen Davis returns from winter with her brother in Greencastle while families like Stagg Boswell Bee Sutherlin Frank and Newgent are noted visiting residents. Russell Boswell heads to Terre Haute for work, schools meet Sundays at Bethel, and locals stay with relatives as fishing banks along Little Walnut Creek remain calm. Subscribe for The Herald-Democrat for the latest news.

Ellen Davis Greencastle Leslie Frank Russell Boswell Lela Miller Sarah Lane Little Walnut Creek Thomas George Frank Leslie Fran The Herald-Democrat

Ills Decatur Residents Attend John Christy Funeral

Fred Crews and family traveled from Decatur to attend the funeral of John Christy on Sunday. Others from nearby towns, including Isaac Mendenhall and nk Mattern, gathered for the service. Christy, a long-time resident, died Friday morning from heart trouble at his home.

Fred Crews Decatur Charity Crews Isaac Mendenhall Monclair Nk Mattern Indianapolis John Christy Emery Johnson Thomas Raglan Fra Cecil Miller Rs. Hathaway Coatesville Marion Miller Emma Mann Greencastle Bertha Harlan Sarah Harlan Maggie Gross Ms. Marker Plainfield C. E. Johnson Charles Green Mr. Gambold

Fincastle Social Notes Narrate Local Visits and Property Sale

Miss Ethel Watson visited Miss Gertrude Terry Saturday afternoon. H C Fosher and wife spent Sunday with Elmer and wife. H M Brothers and wife called on Charley Silvey and wife. Hazel Hartman and Anita Fosher called on Mary Grider Saturday. James Terry and Mrs Charley Silvey visited in Roachdale Thursday. Chasie Young spent Sunday with homefolks. The Dyer Bros bought the Chris Hartman property in Fincastle. Lorie Steele and family spent last Sunday in Raccoon.

Ethel Watson Gertrude Terry H. C. Fosher Elmer Watson H. M. Brothers Charley Silvey Hazel Hartman Anita Fosher Mary Grider James Terry Roachdale Chasie Young Dyer Bros Chris Hartman Fincastle Lorie Steele Raccoon

Stilesville Social Notes Include Visits and Events

Frank Scottin has been sick for several days. D C Johnson and wife and Frank Arnold and wife were in Indianapolis Friday. Miss Alda Masten visited Madelyn Hicks Sunday. Chas man and family spent Sunday with Mrs Boyd near Hazelwood. Everett Warmoth finished his new store room and will add a soda fountain. Rev J E Sherrill to preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening. Rev Ramsey at the M Church. Herbert Coffee of Indianapolis visits grandparents W Allee and e Lawrence Conrad and family visited Fond Green Sunday. Sunday school classes held a Winnie roast at the home of Stella and Gladys Sallust. About sev-

Frank Scottin D. C. Johnson Frank Arnold Indianapolis Alda Masten Madelyn Hicks Chas Boyd Hazelwood Verett Warmoth J. E. Sherrill The Baptist Church Rev. Ramsey M. & Church Herbert Coffee Indianalis W. Allee E. Lawrence Conrad Christian Church Stella Gladys Sallust

Pleasant social notices and local visits noted

The item lists multiple social visits and movements including Mrs Rietzel and daughter from Emlie visiting Mr and Mrs Alice Sunjay, Wm Varley and family from Columbus visiting Mr and Mrs John Garrett, and other acquaintances from Danville Belleville and Indianapolis. A baccalaureate sermon is announced for Sunday May 10 with commencement on May 15 and various hosts and guests noted across the community.

Enty Wm. Varley Columbus John Garrett Harry Brewer Belleville

Putnamville Social Notes and Local Health Incident

Mrs A be Hayes and daughter Dorothea from Indianapolis visit sister Mrs Orville Collins. Several locals visit and host across Cloverdale Cunot and Roachdale. A fall injures a Mrs Luke Johnson skull. high school closed. various relatives seen or visiting. Dr Collins from Roachdale and other residents noted with weekend visits and gatherings.

A. Be Hayes Dorothea Indianapolis Mrs. Hayes Orville Collins

Barnum leads Findley College artists course finale

Prof H J Barnum will present the last number of Findley College artists course at Findley with Miss Myrtle Elvlyn pianist Madame Whyland soprano both of Chicago Signor Arisoni tenor and the Zoellner string quartet joining Mrs Barnum as accompanist Also Prof W W Sweet heads to Springfield for the Illinois Historical Society meeting May 7 and 8 as first speaker on reconstruction and Methodist Church topic. classes skipped Thursday and Friday.

H. J. Barnum Findley College Findley, C Myrtle Elvlyn Madame Whyland Chicago Signor Arisoni Zoellner String Quartet Barnum Prof. Barnum Sweet Mary Ridpath Mann Historical Society Chief Little Turtle Prof. Sweet

Phi Psi Hosts 125 at Green Castle Reception

Phi Kappa Psi entertained 125 faculty members and Green Castle residents at a reception on South College Avenue Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5. The receiving line included Mrs. Dr. BE. W. Post, Mrs. Eva Gregg, Miss Helen Scott, Mrs. James R. Weaver, Miss Alma Lee Mohr, and Miss Irma Hoelscher. Lilacs and smilax decorated the house, corsage roses worn by the women. Harpist Frane Wilhitt of Indianapolis provided a mixed program of classical and popular music. Ethel Boyle, Esther Boley, and Irma Tuhey assisted with refreshments.

BE. W. Post Eva Gregg Helen Scott James R. Weaver Alma Lee Mohr Irma Hoelscher Frane Wilhitt Indianapolis

Herald Want Ad Offers Quick Results

Local Herald runs a compact want ad section promising rapid outcomes at a rate of one half cent per word. Readers can place classified notices, sales listings, job briefs, and service offers with concise wording and swift publication.

Boys Eat Snakes Greenwood Arkansas Snake Eaters End

In Sebastian county Greenwood youths abandon a snake eating craze after a failed carnival inspired show. With no snakes they improvise using worms, consuming ten worms each as doctors treat the worms’ digestive discomfort and parental objections end the fad.

Greenwood Ark Sebastian County Greenwood Doctors

Watch Tower Guarding Eagle Canon Ranch Patrolling Poachers

Greensburg Kansas reports John Marriage owner of Eagle Canon ranch Kiowa County is erecting a 70 foot steel windmill tower with an elevator to host a watchhouse at the summit. A vigilant patrol will chase poachers warned by posted signs. Tenants and laborers receive $5 rewards for catching trespassers with firearms on the premises.

Greensburg Kas John Marriage Hagle Canon Ranch Wil Duck John

Argentine corn shipments to Canada grow as Chicago alternative fades

Buenos Aires reports two steamers departing for Montreal marking a shift in corn trade. Canadian importers say Argentine supplies beat Chicago and western U S options in pricing and reliability, solidifying the new flow from the port.

Buenos Aires A. R Canada Montreal Chicago

Letter Sold at Auction for 155 Dollars in Baltimore

Baltimore auction of books and autograph letters from the late William C. Pennington's collection saw Dodd & Livingston of New York pay 155 dollars for Alexander Hamilton's letter to R. G. Harper. Francis Scott Key letters brought 5 dollars each.

Baltimore William C. Pennington Dodd & Livingston New York Alexander Hamilton R. G. Harper Francis Scott Key

Substitute wood for dogwood and persimmon use

In Washington DC the idea is raised that guayacan, a timber from Central America, could supply shuttle blocks to supplement the overworked dogwood and persimmon, which are near exhaustion due to current demand. The proposal seeks to diversify supply and ease pressure on traditional shuttle woods.

Washington, D. C Central America

Snake Charmer Refuses Marry Prompted Death in Charleston

Frank Trapaler secretary of the W. J Swain show company killed himself in Charleston Mississippi after a snake charmer he loved refused to give up her pet serpent and marry him. The act ended a troubled liaison and left local colleagues stunned by the tragedy.

Charleston Miss Frank Trapaler W. J Swain Show Company

Pedigree in breeding stock judged in livestock article

The article argues that pedigree alone cannot compensate for poor feed and housing in cattle and pig breeding. Prof Boss warns beginners that like produces like, so scrubby stock from poor lineage risks passing faults. Only pure-bred pigs with good individuals and ancestry should be kept. others belong to the packer.

Boss Minnesota

Carrots for Horses Keep Health and Appetite Strong

Carrots aid sick horses by restoring appetite and condition and are valuable for healthy horses to maintain activity. Initially laxative, regular use acts as a qualifying food. suitable for all ages including foals. Should be pulped and mixed with grain or chaff as a substitute for other foods. twenty to thirty pounds per day is a good allowance.

Feeding box stops calves overturning milk crock

A large crock is set in a box to hold milk upright. A small box ten inches deep is inverted to cradle the crock, with a circular hole cut to fit. The design prevents calves from tipping over the milk, as shown in the accompanying cut.

Raising His Own Herd Practice Echoes Old Farming Duty

Twenty years ago farmers aimed to raise as many calves as possible to replenish herds. Now many rely on cow sellers, paying for mature stock and profit. Small dairy keepers should raise helfer calves, while large farms should restore a steady spring crop of calves to maturity.

Barley Proves Beneficial Feed for Cattle and Hogs

Farmers are recognizing barley’s value for feeding cattle and hogs. Crushed barley with clover hay yields remarkable gains in cattle fattening, and hog raisers should include barley in rations.

Windmill caper ends with breeze in broadway cafe plan

Fritz von Sin nige returns to New York aboard the Helig Olav with plans to revitalize windmills bought with his brother in Holland. The brothers faced a windless drought as 20 mills yielded 15 cents each, prompting Fritz to take a hotel position at Cafe Boulevard on Broadway while his brother raises wind in Holland.

New York Fritz von Sinnige White Light Broadway Fritz Holland Brede Long Beach von Sinnege China

Denunciation of Eugenics Sparks Statewide Debate

In Ann Arbor Bishop E D Kelly of the Detroit diocese denounces sterilization sex hygiene and eugenics policies in a sermon during the St Josephs sanatorium cornerstone laying His charge frames eugenics as contrary to God given free will and the unborn child insisting true science aligns with religion and opposes abortion sterilization and related practices.

Ann Arbor Mich E. D. Kelly Detroit St. Joseph's Kelly

Glacier Bay shifts as Grand Pacific glacier reclaims harbor

Prof. Lawrence Martin of the University of Wisconsin reports Glacier Bay in Alaska has advanced 4000 feet, reducing Canadian harbor access gained under the 1912 treaty. The bay lies within American territory, and the glacier’s movement alters the boundary perception noted by Canadian officials.

Washington Alaska Glacier Bay Canada Alaskan Lawrence Martin University of Wisconsin National Geographic Society Press of Canada Prof Martin

Wisconsin regimental band permits tango with strict spacing

The University of Wisconsin regimental band allows dancing the tango at their dance as long as dancers stay three inches apart. They will halt the dance if the rule is violated.

Madison, Wis University of Wisconsin

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