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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
3
A Pearson's Weekly note warns that gold and silver coins waste away fast through circulation. It cites acts against defacing coins and recounts a Grimsby case where a shopkeeper refunded ten shillings after a suspect coin split, despite experts deeming it genuine.
Inquest at Old Hill near Birmingham into the death of driver Benjamin Westwood at Fly Colliery. His brother William recounted a dream in which he saw his brother killed by roof fall, and stated he did not warn him because he was ill and could not leave home.
George Deady of Wilsonville fainted after grabbing what looked like a horse whip on the road. The live snake wrapped around his arm and faced him as Henry Pearl refused to help, leaving Deady unconscious until the creature uncoiled and fled into the brush.
Elkton reports government fish hatcheries at the Susquehanna mouth producing large fry totals. About 200 million yellow perch and 610 million white perch fry hatched and distributed mainly in Maryland, with roughly 10 million fry hatched overall, exceeding last year.
Miss Mary Agnes Cunningham became the first woman named to St Paul Minnesota’s school board after a 25 year teaching career. Her pension advocacy impressed the mayor, who appointed her to the board while she led the Teachers Federation.
The Rev. Charles H. Spurgeon joked that the Hons did not eat Daniel because most of him was cheekbone and the rest was grit. The remark, cited by Youth's Companion, reflects his keen wit and practical sense.
Mrs. B E Lathrop visits the Bessers in Indianapolis while society groups plan events. The Boy s and Girl s Tome Guard convenes with William Blanchard Saturday at 2 30. The Century Club meets with Mrs F T Carleton at 613 East Anderson Street. Cataract surgery is planned for William B Vestal in Indianapolis. Ott Dobbs s illness worsens from a severe blood poisoning. A stereoptican lecture on Cameroun Africa is set for Sunday night at the Presbyterian Church with A G Adams and J P Allen Jr assisting. Mrs H B Gough and daughter return from Pittsburgh. Prof J A Clement attends meetings in Indianapolis. Mrs Lockwood Town and children visit from Boston. Mrs S R Rariden improves at Methodist Hospital. Mrs S Town shows influenza improvement. Mrs G R Grose travels to Des Moines for the Methodist General Conference. Mrs A Royce returns to Terre Haute after visiting Miss Lillian Southard. Alpha Phi Sorority moves into a new home on East Seminary Street. Mrs Ford Lucas gives a film oriented talk at Theta Alums Club. the Moving Picture subject is covered by Werries this afternoon.
Public notice to taxpayers in Greencastle Putnam County Indiana that the city filed with the Indiana state board a petition to issue bonds of ten thousand dollars to discharge existing indebtedness A public hearing will be held at the State House Indianapolis on May 24 1920 at a time to hear the petition All taxpayers and interested parties are urged to attend the hearing Dated May 6 1920 signed Mayor FE Rupert Bartley and City Clerk W M McGaurney
Fred Lancaster, nominated by the Democrats for sheriff, thanks friends and rivals for a clean campaign and plans to resume deputy sheriff duties next week. George Christie made a business trip to Indianapolis. E C Mathers visited, then left for Clayton. Mrs Hal Royce of Wabash visits Abrams family. C H Barnaby returns from Chicago. Beta Theta Pi invites at home to Mothers on May 5 and 6, 1920. Mrs Sarah Brockway heads to Martinsville for a two week stay.
Ads promote Brown & Moppety insurance office and sale of ganien plants. Jobs include day and night factory work at American Zinc Products and truck hauling. Also wanted is an agent for camera oils and greases with local representation and strong commissions. Listings mention Hay in barn and an Indianapolis contact.
A notice seeks room and board for a man wife and four month old baby with light housekeeping. Preference is outskirts of Greens Castle or nearby countryside. Respond to Zurck at Commercial Hotel. A free distribution of smut treated evergreen broomseed will be held at the County Agent's office on May 15 between 1:50 and 3 o'clock conducted by L. S. Perry.
Limestone Bill a registered jack No 12493 stands at the farm of Dr J F Gillespie two and a half miles northwest of Greencastle on the Rockville road.
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