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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

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Putnam Realty Company Now a Corporation

Articles filed with the secretary of state list Putnam Realty Company as a new corporation with five directors and capital of 50000 dollars.

Putnam Realty Company

Two Sales Reported As Putnam Realty Co Incorporates

Putnam county Realty Co organized by Fred Thomas and Andrew Hirt has filed articles of incorporation naming Alfred Hirt A J Hamrick A G Brown Fred V Thomas and Andrew Hirt as directors with a $50 000 capitalization. Officers not yet elected likely to be Andrew Hirt and Fred Thomas. The firm announced two farm sales in Putnam county Ott Webb farm 33 acres in Marion township sold to Gilbert Thomas Indianapolis for 6500 and Harry Collins farm in Madison township sold to Jacob Holwager for 8500.

Putnam County Realty Co Fred Thomas Andrew Hirt Alfred Hirt A. J. Hamrick A. G. Brown Fred V. Thomas Putnam Realty Co Putnam County Ott Webb Marion Township Gilbert Thomas Indianapolis Harry Collins Madison Township Jacob Holwager

Locust Street Methodist Church Service Schedule

Locust Street Methodist Church lists H. C. Clippinger D D as postor with 9 30 Sunday School led by Mrs H B Longden and 16 40 preaching. Sunday School at Fox Ridge at 2 30 with Grace Black supervising. Epworth League 6 30 led by Rev Nor dt Talbot as new president. 7 30 preaching by Rev A G Abbott new superintendent of the Methodist Childrens Home.

H. C. Clippinger D. D. Postor H. B. Longden Fox Ridge Grace Black Epworth League Nordrt Talbot Clippinger A. G. Abbott Methodist Childrens’ Home

Vesper Song Service at College Avenue Church

A special Vesper Song Service will be given Sunday evening at College Avenue Church under Mrs Otis. The 25 voice chorus with Miss Esther Jane Johnson soprano will perform Organ voluntary By The Sea Schubert Anthem Evening and Morning Oakley Quartet The Soft Sabbath Calm Barnby Shelby Offertory Organ Interlude Romance De Koven Hymn 59 Solo My Redeemer and My Lord from Golden Legend by Sullivan Miss Johnson Anthem O Gladsome Light from Golden Legend Sullivan Benediction.

College Avenue Church Sullivan Miss Johnson Benediction

Church services brief with Overton pastor listed

The church under Reverend F M Overton holds services at 11:00 a m with sermon, 12:00 noon class, 2:30 p m Sunday School, and 7:30 p m evening preaching.

M_ BE F. M. Overton

Nazarene Church Services at 217 East Washington Street

Guy C. McHenry, pastor, invites all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m Morning Worship at 10 30 a m and Evening Evangelistic Service at 7 30 p m visible on the Nazaren Church schedule with location and times.

Washington Street Guy C. McHenry

Attention 1 0 AM Big class of candidates to be initiated

All members are urged to attend tonight as a large class of candidates will be initiated with a big feed after work. Starts at 7 50 prompt. Ed Shamel Sachem.

Ed Shamel Sachem

Local notes from Putnamville area reflect visits and moves

Mrs Appesta Burkitt visits relatives in Van Buren Indiana. Lieut Raph Myers returns home with a German police dog. Mr and Mrs Alva Wysong travel from Talspell Montana. Harry Maxwell heads to Mt Vernon IL for evangelistic music at a Presbyterian church. Mrs Ed McCoy of Albia Iowa visits her daughters near Putnamville and Elmer Bates. Miss Helen aMy returns from St Vincent hospital Indianapolis after appendectomy. The Monday Club meets at 2 50 p m with Mrs Grant Scott. Mrs E R Hamrick and daughter Estelle spend the day in Indianapolis. Robert Snider and family move to Madison township. District meeting of R C Convention No 2 planned at Darvilla October 7. members depart 9 19 by Big Four. Eva Cox ill but improving. C H Childs moving to Hamrick farm. Miss Roxie Day visiting from Indianapolis. Putnam Realty Co sells Charley Freeman farm to Jesse Lasley in Madison township. Mrs Arthur Britton operated on for appendicitis in Indianapolis.

Automobile Crash Injures Three Near County House

A Saturday early morning automobile accident left a boy dead and two men badly hurt when a machine overturned. The victims were found unconscious at the scene and rushed to a hospital for treatment.

County House

Mysteries of Ned Dhath Red Death Sect Revealed

A Russian journal describes the Red Death sect based in Miasterinoslav with night gatherings and a ritual room painted red. A maiden in red places a cushion over a dying follower’s mouth to hasten death, while wine features in their mysteries.

Ural Miaterinoslav

Taken 10 A Hospital Crash Near Greencastle Ohio

A car carrying Guyon Hall age 12 adopted son of Grafton Wilson of Columbus Ohio and others turned over four miles east of Greencastle at 6 30 Saturday morning. Wilson and Theodore Cockerly were injured. Hall gravely. all were taken to the county house then moved to Indianapolis for treatment. Cause of the crash unknown. Superintendent Cummings witnessed the accident and helped with aid.

Guyon Hall Grafton Wilson Columbus Ohio Wilson Theodore Cockerly Indianapolis Greencastle John Quinlisk Cummings Cockerly

DePauw Defeated by Millikan 15 to 7 Final

DePauw suffered a 15 to 7 defeat at the hands of James Millikan in a college football or similar contest. Millikan established control with early scoring drives and limited DePauw's offense throughout the game.

DePauw James Millikan

Frazee to Leave for Salt Lake City Assignment

Capt Frazee commandant at the DePauw and military service instructor will depart Tuesday for Chicago to be mustered out of service. He will then go to Salt Lake City to join a wholesale dry goods firm.

Frazee DePauw Chicago Salt Lalt City Whalsale

DePauw Tigers Open Season Under Light Rain

The DePauw Tigers welcomed cooler weather as they prepared to meet the James Millikan University football team from Decatur, Illinois. Coach Buss expressed confidence in a decisive victory despite lacking film on the visitors, and the game at McKeenfield marks each team’s season debut.

DePauw Tigers James Millikan University Decatur Ill Molskin McKeenfield Millikan Buss Tigers DePauw Lad

High School Notes Oh Joy musical delights Friday night

A high school musical comedy Oh Joy was performed Friday at 8 in the school auditorium. The two part show featured jingling melodies and proceeds go to the stage equipment fund. Basketball practice under Coach Harold Jones continues with Oct 17 opener vs New Market. Lieut Ralph Meyers, a former student, toured Greencastle and recalled school debating victories. Freshmen Marian Morris and Barbara Mottier attended with ties to local families. Real estate moves include Ernest Stoner property sale to Mr Hudson of Springfield, and Estes Duncan farm transfer near Cloverdale. C C Gautier recently landed a two pound bass.

Harold Jones Ralph Meyers Greencastle Lieut Myers Bloomington Marian Morris Barbara Mottier Indiana University Miss Mottier Iss Wan Miss Wan Miss Morris Charles Zies Central Trust Co. Real Estate Department S.C. Sayers Ernest Stoner West Washington Strait Kudson Springfield Tfl Estes Duncan Cloverdale Oxcowcastle

Carnival Attractions Set for County Grand Event

All set for the carnival as attractions arriving Sunday will be installed for the grand event next week, promising amusements for county residents.

Big Greencastle street carnival by Red Men

The Greencastle Tribe of Red Men plans a large week long street carnival starting Monday with events in Crawfordsville this week. Attractions include a merry go round whip vaudeville doll racks and shooting galleries. Officials promise clean wholesome amusements and foresee large crowds each afternoon and evening.

Greencastle Red Men Crawfordsville

Oil Inspector Territory for Reat Assigned

State Oil Inspection assigns territory to Arthur Reat listing Greencastle Cloverdale Coatesville Roachdale Danville Brazil Ladoga Rockville and James town towns in which to ply this trade It notes the department was pledged to be abolished by Republicans who instead use it to reward the faithful.

Arthur Reat Mr. Reat Greencastle Cloverdale Coatesville Roachdale Danville Brazil Ladoga Rockville Jamestown State

By Her Brother The girl sighs and questions others

A Chicago News piece depicts a girl on a sofa lamenting that others do not understand her. Her brother retorts that she spends much time in front of a mirror trying to make herself less plain. The text contrasts vanity with a lack of heart from a boastful man.

Chicago News

Answering Abernethy A witty student retort at exam

An anecdote about Dr Abernethy famed for sharp replies. A medical student, challenged on a broken leg, quips that if boxed he would move the flexors and extensors of his right arm to knock him down. The exchange shows humor amid a tense clinical setting.

Abernethy Dr. Abernetys

Pessimist Head Of Musical Family Reveals Self

A visitor praises a famed musical clan but is told by the father that he is merely a pessimist. The father lists his children’s instruments as cornet, strings, harp, violin, and flute, while noting his own gloomy disposition in a brief exchange.

Bale-Mozart

The Mean Man

Five sisters and a young man share attention as he asks which sister he would marry. One sister, Imogene, reveals she cooked all day and helped with meals while the cook rested. The moment hinges on his question about settling with Na after marriage.

Marama Imogene Lexchange

Everything Worn and Delayed Wedding Sighs

A Chicago newspaper item presents a playful exchange where a beautiful girl laments delays in her wedding while cataloging worn out items. The suitor, a procrastination advocate, notes his own shoes are worn from nightly visits, ending with a humorous exclamation.

Chicago

Impolite journalism prompts editor’s revenue remark

In a Washington Star quote, the editor of Town Whoppers argues there is no law against complimenting people and suggests prominent figures might pay to avoid being praised, sparking humorous dialogue about media ethics and revenue.

Washington Star

Gallant Knight Armed Cap a Pie Phrase Noted

A Philadelphia Press citation explains the expression cap a pie meaning fully equipped or ready. Willie asks if cap can mean with and parents reference a book line about a gallant knight armed cap a pie.

Willie Philadelphia Press

What is Home Without a Mother Motto Alarms Husband

A husband, wife of a leading clubwoman, pauses outside an art store. He mutters a quip about family being the mom of the time as a motto poetically silent in the display window.

Chicago News

Simkins and Timkins clash over questions in Chicago news

A fragmentary Chicago news item shows Simkins blaming Timkins for lack of accountability and Timkins denying responsibility while referencing questions about parentage and crouch. The brief exchange hints at a local dispute without clear context or outcome.

From Bad to Verse Reformers Question Divorce Belief

A reformer asks if you believe in divorces and an acquaintance replies they are very bad. He cites personal experience, saying he has had troubles with divorce. The Detroit Free Press note implies a discussion on marital separations.

High School Pupils Stage Pleasing Musical Comedy

High School pupils at G H S offered a successful musical comedy Friday evening. The Amateur troupe delivered a pleasing performance before an audience that appreciated the energy and talent of the students.

Leading Cast of Oh Joy at High School Show

The musical comedy Oh Joy played Friday night in the high school auditorium with a crowded lower floor and $60 raised to equip the stage. The production credits go to Miss Florence Earlle and Blake Conley, with leading roles by James Zies, Dorothy Richards, Mary Catherine Cannon, and Pauline Pollard. Evelyn Ayler and Dorothy Richards sang a notable vocal duet. A jazz band accompanied the performers.

Florence Earlle Blake Conley James Zies Dorothy Richards Mary Catherine Can_non Pauline Pollard Evelyn Ayler

Death comes to Mrs Elizabeth M West Friday

The death of Mrs Elizabeth M West occurred Friday morning near 11 o clock at the home of her sister Mrs Nelson Reeves about five miles northwest of town. Cause was Chronic Brights disease. Funeral Sunday at 11 o clock at Walnut Chapel Church east of Belle Union with Mrs Martha Runyan in charge. Interment in Walnut Chapel cemetery. Survived by husband Grasville W West, sister Mrs Nison Reeves and brother Artie O Paris of Coatsville.

Elizabeth M. West Nelson Reeves Bright Walnut Chapel Belle Union Martha Runyan Grasville W. West Nison Reeves Artie O Paris Coatsville

Presbyterian Church Service and Activities Schedule

Victor L. Raphael presides at 9:50 a m Sunday School for all ages. 10:15 a m session meets to discuss joining the church by profession of faith by letter or affiliation. 10:40 a m Morning Worship includes the Lord’s Supper and reception of members with Miss Judith Sollenberger singing. 6:30 p m Young People’s Christian Endeavor led by Miss Minnie Williams on World Brotherhood. 7:20 p m Evening Worship with special music and a sermon on Does the Individual Suffer for His Own Sins. 7:30 p m Thursday prayer meeting.

Church Judith Sollenberger Young People’s Christian Endeavor Minnie Williams World Brotherhood Thurstay

Bautist Church Services Highlight Sunday Schedule

Dr. Carswell, pastor, leads Sunday School at 9 20 a m and church services at 10 45 a m with all invited. A negro sent to the penal farm in Marion County was refused by Judge James Hughes due to a commitment error. He could not be confined in Marion County Penal Farm. Rev Hootman will speak at Filmore Christian Chuck Sunday morning and evening.

Carswell Indianapolis James Hughes Marion County Putnam County Hootman Filmore Chuck

Also Mentioned on This Page

Secretary OF State Locust Street Methodist Church Vesper Song Service College Avenue Nazarene Church Appesta Burkitt South Indiana Street van Buren, Ind Raph ‘Myers Alva Wysong J. T. Wysong Talspell, Mont Harry Maxwell Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church Ed. McCoy Albia Iowa Hansel Grimes Ed. Mayor Putnamville Elmer Bates Helen aMy St. Vincent's Hospital Grant Scott E. R. Hamrick Estelle Robert Snider Hamrick Town Darvilla Ind Eva Cox Fern C. H. Childs Hillis Mt. Pleasant Hamrick Farm Roxie Day Alice Dey Jesse Lasley Charley Freeman Arthur Britton Ned Dhath Change Russia Cincinnate Cincinnati Capt. Frazee Salt Lake City C. C. Gautier Mr. Gautier Reat Mean Man Simkins Windham Timkins Crouch Elizabeth West Victor L. Raphael
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