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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1920

Page

3

Greencastle Residents Called To Support Hospital Fund

Local citizens were urged to donate to a hospital project fund covering expenses for printed literature and other necessities. Notables including Mr and Mrs W A Curry of Hartford City and Mrs Martha Ferrand were mentioned among those visiting or involved with the effort.

Greencastle W. A. Curry Hartford City Russell Brown Brown Mrs. Curry M. E. Davis Martha Ferrand

Public Auction of House, Goods on Bloomington Road

Classified ads announce a 1:30 pm public auction for a five room house and lot on Bloomington road near the old Lightning Rod plant plus entire household goods including a piano. Auctioneers: O. J. Rector with listing by F. W. Feld. Also notices seek coroner candidate votes, laborers for Indiana Portland Cement Co, and hires at the Herald Office in Greencastle Indiana.

Bloomington Road F. W. Feld O. J. Rector

For Sale Two Registered Duroc Pigs and Shoats

For sale at once two registered Duroc boars a registered Duroc sow and pigs. Also one Duroc sow and shoats. Address Charles J. Arnold Herald Office.

Ewister Roc Charles J. Arnold Herald Office

Centre Stars to Speak on Athletics at Local High Schools

Three Centre College All-American stars Bo McMillan Red Roberts and Red Weaver will give short talks on the value of athletics at local high schools E H K McCand from Manuel Training Milo Stewart of Technical high schools will introduce them at Keiths theater Friday night after a film showcasing the Centre team airs this week Mayor Charles Jewett will preside and welcome the guests at the event.

Ments E. H. K. McCand Manuel Training Milo Stewart Technical High Bo” McMillan Red” Roberts Red” Weaver Charles Jewett Keiths Theater Benna Centre Indianapolis

Garment advice and odd trade notes from a periodical

The article urges even full body coverage to prevent heat imbalance and disease, warning against underdressing children. It then shifts to curious commodity uses from eel shins to walrus whiskers and theatrical hides, followed by a light note on impropriety fines in Chicago. It ends with a local classified want ad for Jersey cows in Indiana.

Funeral thanks for sympathy and floral tributes

The Brackney family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for sympathy and aid after the death of their wife and mother. They thank those who sent floral offerings and the singers who assisted at the funeral. Frank Brackney and children.

Frank Brackney

Card of Thanks for Sarah Comer Shoppell

The family of Mrs. Roscoe Zaring thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their mother and grandmother Sarah Comer Shoppell. They also thank the Rev Hootman for consoling words and Mr. Hanna and Mr. Huffman for courteous treatment and floral offerings.

Sarah Comer Hootman Hanna Huffman Roscoe Zaring

Obituary of Mrs Fannie Conant Brackney

Mrs. Fannie Conant Brackney born August 1 1870 DeSoto Iowa died October 26 1920 Putnam County aged 50 years 2 months 26 days She married Frank F Brackney January 18 1893 and had two children Emmett and Lucy She joined Somerset church in October 1895 and remained a faithful church worker Her faith was her redeemer.

Fannie Conant Brackney DeSoto Iowa Daniel Nancy Conant Montggomery Co Ind Frank F. Brackney Emmett Lucy Putnam County Somerset Church Christian Church

Revered mother passes after long illness at home

Joss Conant of Brazil mourns his wife a devoted mother who endured years of suffering with noble fortitude. Emmett of Culver Indiana and Mrs Homer Hix of Milford Illinois survive with Daniel Conant of Brazil as do three brothers Walter Jamestown and Omer and Grant Conant of Roachdale and May Dean of Brazil. A large circle of neighbors and friends grieves as the family cherishes her unselfish life and faith in eternal rest.

Emmett Culver Indiana Homer H. Hix Milford Ilinois Daniel Conant Brazil Walter Conant Jamestown Omer Grant Conant Roachdale May Dean Mother Aonin

Death claims Mrs. Shoppell of Greencastle county

Sarah A Comer Shoppell died June 19 1920 at her daughter's home six miles south west of Greencastle aged 48 years one month five days She was born near Poland daughter of Mitchell and Emily Comer Her husband Henry Shoppell died November 13 1917 She survived by daughter Bessie wife of Roscoe Darling one grandson Robert two brothers Andrew Comer Stilesville Joseph Comer Cataract and several step relatives Funeral notes praise her Christian faith and family ties

Sarah A Comer Roscoe Zaring Greencastle Poland Mitchell Emily Comer Henry Shoppell Wheatfield Angel of Death Shoppe Bessie Roscoe Robert Andrew Comer Stilesville Joseph Comer Cataract God Christ

Housekeeping and safety valves stir in tearoom talk

In a tearoom luncheon discussion Muriel and friends debate whether domestic tasks will be taken over by specialists. The exchange touches on the housekeeper's role as emotional safety valve, fame of the stepladder, and a call for reform in housekeeping as a moral and social issue. Plus: a quip on David Lloyd George's wartime popularity and conscription.

Muriel Yoan Sariel Mineiel Charles Laurition David Lloyd George Henry Taylor Duluth Mr. Lloyd George Marie She Bagaar

Oysters and a Barrel of Gulf Delicacies

Grimmick's triumph turns strange as a barrel of Gulf oysters incites neighborly interest. Relatives and locals sample, discuss recipes, and beg for more until Grimmick buries the surplus, then orders a move to town for a real beefsteak.

Grimmick Albert McShane Texas Ged Pose

First Visit to Em Portura Hair Department

A young woman visits the hair department with her friend and struggles to ask for false hair. The diplomatic saleswoman asks for the shade desired, noting the embarrassment of the shopper.

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Opera House A. Cook, Prop Mgr Arthur B. Sullivan Grace Davison Emerald Motion Picture Presents Alice Howell Central Bank Perry Rush Rockville National City Bank First National Bank Jim Smith South Greencastle Charley Allen William Baney G. R. Boyle Walter Boyle Indianapoli Don A. Bridge Emerson B. Knight Stunts Committee DePauw_Centre Arrang Indiana Loan Co Kroom 3 Donner State Coal Commission A. J. Duff Hawkins, M. D W. H. Evans Portland Cement Co Chicago Jersey Ha, Sublett Fillmore Grimmick’s Oysters M Mattter McShane Grimmich Rinmich Crimhick Mary Dee Finn Dandie Griramsick Eury Sam Geimmiek Grinmick Aitianity
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