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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
1
Miss Mary Rhodes of Lexington Kentucky serves as grand secretary and was guest of honor at a delightful Tuesday evening reception hosted by the Kappa Sorority. The event featured formal remarks and light refreshments.
Kappa Kappa Gamma entertained faculty, town alumni, and two delegates from each sorority at a reception in honor of Miss Mary Rhodes of Lexington, grand secretary. The event featured solos by Carmen Irwin and Maude Gwin, readings by Mena Summers, and refreshments. Tonight the sorority hosts a dinner for newly pledged girls with Mrs Rhodes as guest.
Ed McGralls traveled to Indianapolis for business today according to a brief item in the paper. He spoke with local officials and planned meetings with partners during the visit.
Indianapolis market reports buying pressure with most hog sales 1 to 10 cents lower than Monday. Prices ranged from 8.15 to 8.20 per hundredweight, with a notable sale at 8.45. Cattle, calves, and sheep trends show strength and steadier closes amid lighter offerings.
A reception given by an organization on Tuesday evening in the parlors of College Avenue Church was a most enjoyable event for the teachers of Greencastle.
A reception at College Avenue Church marked a Temperance Instruction symposium led by Mrs. Reser Bittles and speakers including Mrs. H R Longden Prof Oscar Thomas Prof Tilden and Prof Blanchard. They urged community outreach from Green Castle to Indianapolis and Terre Haute with temperance teaching in schools and churches.
In Russell township Charles T. Allen transfers land to Charles, dealt with at about 4700 dollars against Lane for Roachdale lots. Corbin Allen insures Lane land in Russell township. A separate entry notes B 3882 Creen B. Prites Peckland in Greencastle for 550 dollars.
Prof Blanchard guides the gathering with a genial yet thoughtful approach demonstrating scientific knowledge. Music filled the evening with Martha Lee and accompanist Davis performing violin pieces and Lylia Williams with Minnie Williams offering vocal selections. The program, directed by Martha Ridpath, included prayers by Rev Beeman and concluded with a social hour and autumn flower decor. The Union thanks Dr Tillotson for using the church parlors.
Three eye witnesses report pulling a gold plated watch case from a well on Henry Stubb farm in Parke county. Brattain and Lancaster drilled 136 feet with quicksand at 67 feet and gravel beneath. Claud Coombs at Vivalia will show the case to interested readers.
Rebekah Lodge No 106 meets this evening to finalize trip plans to Fillmore for Friday October 24. Degree staff urged to attend at 7 30 PM. Esta Sweet N G Emma Johnston Secretary G W Cooklin Drill Master W R Cammack of Duluth Minn to visit J C Cammack this weekend.
A supplier touts a program to improve stock health and prevent loss through better feed, claiming it saves worry and yields larger returns. It promises a recommended plan and guaranteed results to keep livestock in good condition.
A Greencastle commission tours proposed penal farm locations as wet weather prompts visits by men from Indianapolis to assess sites.
State Penal Farm Commission members Judge Willis Hickam W H Hart and Dr S K B Smith visited Greencastle to view the northwest site. They praised water supply land and fruit areas but will skip the south site. They planned next stops Cloverdale and Putnamville with local committee optimism.
Matilda Rightsell and Samuel Rightsell of Washington township, siblings, were adjudged sound of mind with no guardianship needed for Matilda after a court settlement. Earlier Samuel had a guardian appointed and Howard Rightsell sought one for Matilda, but the matter was settled before trial. The dispute centered on property matters with relatives.
Two large photographs of the Gatun locks at the Panama Canal are exhibited at the Hub Clothing store. Taken by Nathaniel Huckelberry, a De Pauw Academy student who served as a Gatun locks policeman this summer, the dual views show Pacific and Atlantic directions. Each image measures 36 inches and highlights many points of interest.
Seena urges customers to shop for robes and blankets to weather storm fronts while saving money. The message highlights discounts and practical comfort from the Thomas Baggy Company.
Miss Lola Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm H Miller and Raymond Crosby son of Mr and Mrs Charles Crosby were married at Rev B D Beck home on the corner of Bloomington and Anderson streets Roachdale this morning at 11 30 visiting Indianapolis then to their Roachdale area farm home.
Post office uncalled letters include Davis Roy Harrold Mrs Anna King J H Masten Miss A Smith Rev N C Wilkinson O B E. Advertised. Banner Grocery promotes cheap fresh pork hams and shoulders with auto delivery. Frank Day of Fillmore was in the city on business today.
Vandalia sends a sizeable check to the county treasurer for 0s71 while Ohto Oil Company pays 2.63480 to the county.
Big taxpayers in Putnam County send in sizable tax checks. Vandalia Railroad paid 10874.52 and Ohio Oil Company remitted 2634.80 to the county treasurer. Monon Big Four traction line and C H D railroad are expected to follow.
Seventeen tons of woven wire fence arrived with prices right at the Thomas Ruggy Company. The shipment underscores a strong supply line for fencing projects in the area.
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