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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1913

Page

4

Luncheon Honors Miss Walter Before Her Wedding

Miss Florence Poston hosted a pink decorated luncheon Saturday for Miss Mary Walter the future bride. Guests included Lena Wilson Glen Ridge New Jersey Mary Coddington Ruth Leazenby Esther Detchon Agnes Miller Helen Snyder Florence Evans Anna O Neall Mary O Neall Florence Lacey Elsie Osborn and Mrs Harter Walter. Crawfordsville Journal says several Greencastle residents will travel to Crawfordsville tomorrow for the wedding with Mrs Fred L O Hair set to sing.

Mary Walter Florence Poston Miss Poston Lena Wilson Glen Ridge New Jersey Mary Coddington Ruth Leazenby Esther Detchon Agnes Miller Helen Snyder Florence Evans Anna O'Neall Mary O'Neall Florence Lacey Elsie Osborn Harter Walter Crawfordsville Walter DePauw Greencastle Fred L. O'Hair

Stoner and Stoner Hold 15th Annual Stock Sale Near City

The 15th annual Stoner and Stoner stock sale occurred today at the John G. Dunbar farm two miles northwest of the city. About 250 head of fine cattle sold at public auction. Stock owners included John W. Stoner Chris Stoner Lacy S. Stoner and Harrold Stoner. Auctioneers were Joseph Allen and Otto Sherrill.

Stoner & Stoner John G. Dunbar Stoner John W. Stoner Chris Stoner Lacy S. Stoner Harrold Stoner Joseph Allen Otto Sherrill

Vandalia Freight Train Wreck Near Plainfield

A Vandalia freight train No 11 derailed several cars during yard switching near Plainfield about 9 30 this morning. The wreck tore up track slightly but no injuries were reported and traffic was not significantly disrupted. Cause of the accident is not yet known.

Vandalia Plainfield

Local News from Malta Roundup Dates in Indiana Visits and Illnesses

Malta notes show multiple visits and illness updates. Mrs D W Campbell of Coatesville spends time with Mrs Sam Campbell Arch Ficklin is bedbound. Sam Campbell improves. Mrs Pearl Smith of Bainbridge visits. Several families visit in Fillmore and Greencastle. Ona Morehart returns to Oklahoma after weeks with Knetger parents.

D W. Campbell Coatesville Sam Campbell Arch Ficklin Jemina Duncan Rebecca Shuck Maria Campbell Indianapolis Pearl Smith Bainbridge Harley Smith Ona Morehart Oklahoma Charles Knetger

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Births in 1920s Era

Reno Anna Waters of Bridgeport spent a day with Mr and Mrs John Christie. John Gross and John Roark visited in Tennessee. Mrs Mary Gross visited Mr and Mrs Long. A girl was born to Earl Masten and wife on Oct 8. Bertha Shoptaugh of Fillmore visits sister Maggie Gross. Frank Wood and wife spent Sunday in Greencastle. Camp Johnson and wife of Belleville looked at property. Roy Crews visited grandparents Fewel Crews and wife Saturday night and Sunday. Zelia Gross stayed at Danville Clarence Christie family visiting in Coatesville.

Austin Smith Asa Morgan Frank Snodgrass Rufus Phillips Seymour Leonard Havens Fillmore Maria Campbell Rebecca Shuck Vina Ruark Joe Garrett Frank Garrett Anna Waters Bridgeport John Christie Tennessee Mary Gross Mrs. Long Earl Masten Bertha Shoptaugh Roy Crews Fewel Crews Zelia Gross Arthur Hamrick Danville George Brill

Hodshire Appeals Assault Case To Circuit Court

The State of Indiana versus Louis Hodshire, charged with assault on Daniel Brackney, was tried before Mayor Miller in the council chamber. Hodshire was found guilty and fined $1 plus costs. He posted bond and appealed to the Putnam Circuit Court. Theodore Crawley appeared for Hodshire. Prosecuting Attorney William Sutherlin led the prosecution.

State of Indiana Louis Hodshire Daniel Brackney Miller Council Chamber Fire Department Hoolshire Hodshire Putnam Circuit Court Theodore Crawley William Sutherlin

Modern Woodmen Meet Tonight in Hall at Seven Thirty

The Modern Woodmen will gather at their hall tonight at 7 30 for a meeting. Members are expected to discuss routine plans and upcoming events.

Local Greencastle News Highlights Movements and Visits

A stream of brief notices covers Bowen and family travel between Greencastle and Linton with hotel ventures noted. Movements include Gorham family relocation to Fillmore, Crow's homecoming from Terre Haute after injury, and various visits by Dr. Newhouse, General Jesse E. Lee, and others. Local social events include weddings, church prep services, and a reception at the O’Hair home.

Two Bricks In a Root At Springfield Elm Site

In removing an elm for the new Municipal Building foundation workers found a bulging root about four feet down. The root opened to reveal two bricks firmly encased inside. The specimen was given to the Science Museum. Hoes at 102 for Health. Marshall Minn report Tandpa Shequin, 102, hoeing corn at 6 am near Balaton, says he plants corn for exercise and air rather than necessity after many years of practice.

Springfield Mass Marshall Minn Balaton

Notice of Final Settlement of Estate Vermilion

Notice to creditors heirs and legatees of Henry N Vermilion deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court Green Castle Indiana on the Sunday November 1913 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved. Heirs to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Witness Clerk Arthur J Hamrick of Putnam Circuit Court October 10 1915.

Henry N. Vermilion Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana Arthur J. Hamrick S-D

Dormitory Girls Robbed in Early Evening Thefts

A series of petty thefts at the Ladies Hall Dormitory reports Miss Ruth Jones losing a gold watch while Miss Edna Brann and Miss Anita Johnson each lost two dollars. The robber entered between 5 30 and 6 00 while the girls were at an opera. Mrs Lucy Black, the dorm dean, has been alerted but no leads have been found.

Ladies’ Hall Ruth Jones Edna Brann Anita Johnson Lucy Black

Notice to Gravel Road Contractors in Putnam County Indiana

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals on November 3, 1913, by 2 pm in Greencastle for 6615.8 feet of gravel road improvement on the L A Dicks road in Marion Township. Bids require bonds double the bid with local or county sureties and affidavits denying collusion. The county reserves the right to reject all bids and a completion period will be set.

Board of Commissioners Putnam Indiana Greencastle Marion Township Putnam County L. A Dicks Greeneagtle CL. Atrhart

Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Probate Case

Probate cause No. 3664 in Putnam County Circuit Court announces a petition by Jasper N. Miller as administrator of Sarah F. Morris deceased estate. Defendants named include Nanie Lambert and Lambert, Joseph Logan and Logan, Amanda McCain and McCain, Samuel Huff, Mattie Abel and Abel, Lance Brown, Cyrus Mc Norton, Alta Hector and Hector, Guy McClellan, their unknown heirs, legatees and devisees. Hearing set for November 12, 1913 at Green Castle court house.

Nanie Lambert Lambert Joseph Logan Logan Amanda McCain McCain Samuel Huff Mattie Abel Abel Lance Brown Cyrus Mc Norton Alta Hector Heector Guy McCellan McClellam Tillman McClellan Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana Greencastle Arthur J. Hamrick Putnam Circuit Court Allee James & Allee

Fires drop 50 percent in September Indiana losses

State fire marshal reports September fire losses fell about half from August, with 58 fires in September and 892 in August. August losses were 862,915 dollars, September 462,541 dollars, mainly due to fewer electrical storms and many lightning fires on unrods equipped buildings.

Loley Indiana

Mountain Jacks Invading Indiana Squirrels

Hunters report Michigan mountain jacks arriving in Indiana woods for the first time in four years. The small banded squirrels outnumber native fox and other species as lodges issue warnings that mountain jacks may drive larger squirrels from the region.

Michigan Indiana

Houston man sells East Franklin house for farm deal

H. 8. Renick of Houston formerly of this city sold his large East Franklin Street house to J. Albert Miller of Roswell New Mexico for farm and other considerations totaling $14,000. Renick, once a local hardware dealer, is well known here. Mr. and Mrs. P. R. Christie visit Luella Fry who recently had an appendectomy at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Forrest Hughes Leslie Hamaker Town Mr. Hamaker Hanna Street Hallie Timmons Veda Timmons New Maysville Helen Leachman Indianapolis Misa Leachman Leachman H. 8. Renick Houston Texas East Franklin Street J. Albert Miller Roswell New Mexico Renick

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