Local Notes From Greencastle and Nearby Towns
Many short items from Greencastle and surrounding communities include visits and travel by residents to Indianapolis Chicago and Bainbridge. The piece notes church events political notices and local business activity along with a 1888 will witnessed by two now deceased attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Riggle
Franklin Township
Mark
Greencastle
Mr. Riggle
James J. Smiley
Willis G. Neff
Return Engagement of Lyman Howe Pictures
The Ly man Howe Travel Fest returned to Meharry Hall under the Woman's League of College Avenue Church. The program featured Panama Canal construction scenes and vivid travel vistas including the Grand Canyon of Colorado and other global locales. The audience response was large and appreciative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
Woman's League
College Avenue
Meharry Hall
Panama Canal
United States
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Globe
Finishing touches for five hundred mile race field
At Indianapolis May 22 drivers prep for the May 30 mile test. Delages led by Guyot and Thomas draw early attention with minimal pit stops and large 385x6 tires. Juesenbergs and other entrants arrive. two court actions filed in Clay Circuit Court seek damages for personal injuries in separate Nov. 8, 1915 incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Indianapolis
Ind
de Palma
Friedrich
Burman
Clay
Putnam
Elizabeth Meinghey
Breakfast honors Mrs McConnell and high school events
Mrs F A Arnold hosted a breakfast in honor of Denver visitor Mrs F J McConnell. Guests included Mrs G R Grose, Mrs S B Town, and many others. Greencastle high school graduates will attend the baccalaureate at College Avenue M E Church with Rev A M Hootman preaching and the Girls' Glee Club providing music. public invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell
F. A. Arnold
F. J. McConnell
Denver
F. C. Tilden
G. R. Grose
S. B. Town
H. A. Gobin
J. R. Weaver
W. F. Swahlen
Charles J. Arnold
W. C. van Arsdel
J. G. Campbell
H. 8. Gough
James L. Nelson
Jank Donner
Ford Lucas
R. L. O’hair
S. A. Hays
Charles Barnaby
Edwin Post
W. W. Tucker
Demetrius Tillotson
R. A. Ogg
R. G. McCutchan
H. B. Longdon
B. S. Corwin
Greencastle High School
College Avenue M. E
A. M. Hootman
Christian Church
Manuel Training and Domestic Science Exhibit Continues
The Greencastle public schools exhibit of Manuel training and Domestic Science works draws 573 visitors by noon and runs until 9 pm. Students showcase library sets, foods, sewing, drawing, and elementary manual training, with lessons in cooking, home management, and craft projects on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Nutt
Spring Avenue
Manuel
Delphine Dunn
E. B. Knight
First Baptist Church Service and Funeral Notice
The church calendar lists services at 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 preaching with topics Conditions of a Real Spirit-Given Revival and The Shepherd Psalm and 7 30 sermon Baptism Not a Saving Ordinance. 2 pm funeral for Brother Sears at the church. 6 50 Christian Endeavor and a joint union service with the Christian Church at 3 pm with Rev T J Legg speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
E. R. Carswell
Sears
Christian Endeavor
Sunday School and Christian Endeavor Schedule
2 p m Sunday school 6 40 p m Christian Endeavor Topic The Christian Meaning of Recent Events Leader Miss Jennie Throop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Jennie Throop
College Avenue Church Schedule and Visitors
College Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church lists services with 4:30 a.m. Sunday school led by Prof. Blanchard and 10:40 a.m. morning service featuring a sermon to Grand Army of the Republic members. Evening programs include Epworth League at 6:30 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. class sermon for high school grads by Rev. A M Hootman. Roscoe Bailey and Henry Bailey visit from Brazil. Harold Jones from Lebanon attends with local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Samuel Lewis
Melvin
Greencastle
Ralph Knoll
John Highnote
Reelsville
Henry Devlin
Jasonville
Martha Hutchison
Miss Walkup
Crawfordsville
Ruth Leazenby
Terre Haute
C. C. Harold
Liberty Avenue Methodist Church
J. G. Campbell
Demetrius Tillotson
Prof. Blanchard
Grand Army of the Republic
Relief Corps
Epworth League
A. M. Hootman
The
Christian Church
Revolver dispute ends with shooting at Indiana Music Co
Emil J. Yansky was shot in the forehead and seriously wounded during a scuffle over a revolver at the Indiana Music Company store. Mrs. Lane Robertson, wife of the proprietor, grappled with Yansky as the weapon discharged. Yansky was taken to Union Hospital. others were questioned at police headquarters before release. Mrs Robertson is Maude Smith, daughter of the late George Smith of Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Ash
Water Works
Ash
Jerry Steele
Bainbridge
Indianapolis
Frank Brown
E. M. Denny
Oakland
Benjamin Taylor
Romney
Ind
Taylor
Alpha Phi House
DePauw
Ralph Major
T. C. Bond
Reelsville
Kentland
Harry Bond
Mary Bond
Myrtle Coleman
Almeda Crossng
Greencastle
Coleman
Brazil Times
Indiana Music Company
Emil J. Yansky
Lane Robertson
Yansky
J. F. Browder
Union Hospital
Terre Haute Star
Robertson
Maude Smith
George Smith
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Lillian Southard
Julius Bryan
Paul and
Parke
Paragon
D. L. Harris
J. P. Allee
Chicago
Ness
Clay Smith
Carla Springs
Apollo Concert Co
Henry S. Werneke
Fred Hughes
University of Wisconsin
J. B. Marsh
T. D. McNeff
Bangallie
Fla
Mr. McNeff
New Albany
Walter Cooper
Filmore
Oliver J. Shaw
Putnam County
J. H. James
H. H. Runyan
Priscilla Club
Frank Farmer
Mt. Meridian
Fern Cliffs
Joe Grubb
Charley Grubb
George Grubb
Maynard Grubb
Alva Stone
Walter Meek
Kenneth Morrison
Raymond Cox
Opal Meek
Lola Meek
Jennie Hicks
Mable Hicks
Ruth Chamness
Katie Chamness
Vera Wells
D. L. Vandament
West Union
General Council of the Christian Union of the United States
Princeton
Methodist Episcopal Hospital
Nina Burnside
Bedford
G. H. L. Beeman
National Reform Association
M. E. Church
Mary Cross
Roachdale
James B. Nelson
Greenwood
St. Louis
Dr. Swahlen
Swahlen
D. W. Macy
Jefferson Township
DeLand, Fla
Reason Larkin
Thomas McCammack
Arthur Hamrick
Frank Krause
Cloverdale
Lillian Hays
Mary Tucker
Indiana University
A. A. Black
A. E. Durham
Edgar L. Kersey
Kersey
Mr. Black
Lyman H. Howe
Spamnhurst Osteopaths
Donner
Delages
Guyot
Thomas
Dave Beecroft
R. Pardington
F. E. Edwards
Tom Hay
Duesenbergs
Mason
Ogether
Juesenbergs
Fred Juesenberg
Overland
Toledo
Gibson Automobile Co
Indiana
Louis Morrison
H. C. Foster
Chas. Perkins
Wm. Whitted
Abe Cohn
Woman's Club
T. J. Legg
Putnamville
Presbyterian Church
Mary Brown
Roscoe Bailey
Henry
Mr. Bailey
Harold Jones
Lebanon
Roos
Hanna
Homeo and
Heomeoline
Harris Milling
Christie's Shoe Store
Singer
Jacob Steel
J. J. Langdon & Co
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