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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1921
Page
3
Reports say meteors may have started recent severe fires in France burning a thousand acres in the chateau district. Viewers recall large hot metal fragments found on the ground, alleged to be meteor debris linked to the blazes.
The article notes roches at the low waistlines of new frocks, fashioned from narrow strips of seized silk. Some roches are sliooced and placed where the tighthess attaches to a slender sleeve, giving a delicate touch to the frock.
Sheriff Lawrence Sears announced that Mrs. Mattie McGill and Mrs. Cecil Disney of Cloverdale were sentenced to the Woman's State Prison in Indianapolis for illegal whiskey making serving 30 days. Other local notes include church gatherings, a motor trip to Cincinnati and a DePauw ministerial talk.
Series of small ads list opportunities to start a candy factory at home with supplied materials and big pay. Also requests for workers and help wanted at the Herald office. A reward is offered for a stray three month old gray and white puppy from W M Houck at 733 E Washington St.
Budapest reports Hungarians expelled from newly formed states are fleeing into the remaining Hungary in large numbers. The government issued a decree banning further entries for three months to control the influx.
Henry Risley a retired farmer from Leeds Point New Jersey was missing for a week found in wooded area in a state of collapse. He slept outdoors on leaves and subsisted on berries after wandering from home and failing to find his way back.
A poet staying at a hotel is short of money and awaits a check. He asks a bellhop if any laundry has arrived. The bellhop notes only one shirt has been received, and the poet dignifies, that shirt is his reverence.
G R Turney, Fuller Brush Co. representative for Putnam and Clay Counties, arrives from Chicago to establish a distribution center at 1319 E Market Brazil. He offers free Fuller brushes and demonstrations to Greencastle housewives and other households in the region.
Miss Gladys Morgan recovers from scarlet fever after three weeks illness. Mr. and Mrs. Will Shuck and daughter Mary visited Jemima Duncan and sons in Fillmore. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank White last Thursday. Clyde Walls called on Mrs. Ransom. they left for Florida Sunday with two machines sold. Grace Morgan works at the switchboard after vacation. The Garrett family and others visited Will Shuck. Hog vaccinations and wheat sowing keep farmers busy. Mrs. Bertie Nichols visited Henry Phillips and family. Rastus Moorehart and the Ogles shared dinner last Sunday. Mary Shuck shopped in Green Castle. A masquerade at Jo Garrett’s Tuesday with about fifty attendees. Anna Goodwin and Mary Shuck noted for dress.
The Choral Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in Mr Hamilton s Bool Store. Every member urged to be present.
A patient writes that after five years of eating only light meals and losing weight he recovered after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. The letter claims the remedy clears catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach and intestinal ailments. It asserts one dose proves effectiveness and offers refunds. sold by druggists.
City of Greencastle Indiana to Henry O Hair City Marshall declares officers to be elected at the November 8 1921 city election including Mayor City Clerk two at large councilors and one councilman from each ward four wards. W M McGauchey City Clerk signs the notice.
State of Indiana Putnam County notice to voters of Greencastle that an election will be held with polls opening at usual hours on November 8 1921 for the officers named in the certificate signed by City Marshal Henry O'Hair dated October 11 1921 and published October 18.
William C. Cartwright aged 67 died yesterday afternoon at 5717 Central Avenue Indianapolis from pneumonia after five weeks of illness. Funeral at his residence at 2 pm tomorrow with burial in Portland Indiana. He had led Midwest Crushed Stone Quares and lived in Portland before moving to Indianapolis ten years ago. Survived by widow and three sons Forest W Dale of Indianapolis and Lawrence R of Portland.
Plumes with silvered ends are noted as an effective trimming for early autumn bats. The hats they decorate are described as velvet or crepe, indicating fashionable headwear of the period.
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