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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
2
Greencastle Ind. daily paper lists class mail matter at Greencastle post office. Publisher Charles J Arnold stores address 17 and 19 S Jackson Street. Obituaries chargeable at 1 per notice with 5c per line for poetry. Cards of Thanks and notices have set fees.
Eliza J Blackerby born August 1 1859 in Berlin Kentucky died November 1920 in Greencastle Indiana at 81.3. She was the daughter of Any and William Blackerby the only girl among nine brothers and survived by one brother Frank Blackerby. She married Oliver R Stroube March 10 1882 in Berlin and moved to Indiana in 1865 living at the Old Stroube Farm Mt Olive until her husband died in 1901. Surviving children were Frank Earl William and others. thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She joined the Christian church at Manhattan in 1904 and later affiliated with Greencastle church. cherished faith, family, and civic kindness. She valued women’s suffrage and helped cast her ballot by arrangement. She is remembered as a patient gentle Christian, beloved mother and grandmother with a life of charity and simple tastes.
A historic maritime practice described as the prettiest naval rite shows Japan’s ship christening ritual. Sailors hang a raised cage over the bow and release it as the hull glides, hoping luck and safe voyage as birds bless the crew and voyage.
A fragment describes Lightleigh and his wife at a party. Lightleigh pressures his wife to exhibit a rude lapse while she resists, hinting at social friction and a plan to outshine guests. The scene centers on manners and attempted display.
A London report warns of a rising maid snatching problem as domestic servants betray their employers for higher wages or easier living. Registry offices struggle to supply trustworthy help while mistresses and even parents of young girls are pressured by persistent suitors and tempting offers. The piece calls for action to curb maid swatching and protect households.
Federal and city governments move to tackle housing shortage with a proposed 50 million bond issue to fund 20 000 worker homes in Rio de Janeiro. The plan envisions tax exemptions for two years on new workers housing and the creation of two large apartment blocks with communal facilities, offering long term owner financing.
Ten American women led by Miss Allee Clark endured a siege in Hadsin for ten weeks as Turkish Nationalists attacked Armenian forces. They hid in a store, ate raisins, and helped conduct relief work while under constant fire. After three days of heavy bombardment, the group fled to safety and reached Constantinople via a three day journey.
An observer recalls the Great Wall’s grandeur near Chinglungeldau while noting a modern rail switch signal and a highway billboard advertising cigarettes in a marked contrast between ancient majesty and contemporary commerce. The piece reflects on how industrial symbols intrude on historic scenery as a vivid memory from Edgar Allen Parkes in Lestie's.
Workers from the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company digging a trench in Dr Go L Bathgarner's yard in Natroann found a buried skeleton, likely an Indian of the Cornplainer tribe, with carefully carved ble heals and coins from George Hf era. The remains are thought to be over a century old and linked to a burial cost for a tribal journey.
A Muskegon report describes the first kidnapping insurance policy issued by an American company. Frank Wood, president of the local company, states the policy insures three Hinetiers from kidnaping for 85000 each. The pastor reports success with protection for the girl.
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