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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1921

Page

3

Crescent Rebecca Lodge Hosts Masquerade Night

About 200 members and guests attended Crescent Rebecca Lodge No 763 Tuesday night. Prizes went to Mrs Rowenna Kelley for best costume, Miss Ruby Bachelder for best character, R L Pierce as Aunt Jemima for most comical widow and orphans, Clyde Gallion as George Washington won best child’s character, John Layman won clothespin contest, and Miss Inez Smith led in the sack race. An old fashioned games session ended with a varied menu.

Crescent Rebecca Lodge No Rowenna Kelley Ruby Bachelder R. L. Pierce Jemima Clyde Gallion George Washington John Layman Inez Smith

Famous whistler Harry Seibert endorses Nerv Worth

The renowned performer says Nerv Worth helped him when run down nervous and stomach issues caused poor sleep. After one bottle he gained seven pounds, slept better, and felt renewed. Endorsements claim broad life impact and a money back guarantee if not helpful. Available in large round bottles for $1.00 plus war tax, via R P Mullins and other druggists.

Mr. Seibert R. P. Mullins

Local church groups schedule Friday and Thursday meetings

Local notes list choir practice Thursday at 7 and multiple Friday gatherings including Bible class at East Washington street, Baptist Co Operators meeting at Mrs. Migg’s home, Needlecraft Club at Mrs. Hamrick’s, and a Junior League Hallowe en party. Also reports deaths of Robert Cawthon and upcoming evangelistic services at Locust Street M E Church.

Woman's Bible Class College Avenue Wm. Houck East Washington Street the Baptist Church Ernest Migg West Liberty Street Needlecraft Club E. R. Hamrick Locust Street M. E Junior League of Locust Street Church Hallowe'en Childrens

Hogs Open Higher at Indianapolis Market as Prices Rise

Hog prices opened unevenly higher at the Indianapolis livestock market with hogs from 160 pounds up at 8.00 to 8.30, pigs to 8.75, sows at 7.50. Local buyers contracted about 3,000 hogs while outsiders bought the rest, cattle were active and firm to higher, calves weak to 50 cents lower at 12.50, and sheep and lambs steady at 8.00 for good lambs.

Attempted robbery at Southport bank in Indianapolis

Yegg men broke into the Citizen's State Bank at Southport and tried to burn into a large money vault using two acetylene torches but failed. The attempt was discovered at about 7 a m when cashier S E Wright arrived. Curtains were down and torches left near the vault.

Indianapolis Citizen’s State Bank Southport S. E. Wright

Classified Ads Notice and Employment Call in Town

Piano tuner from National Association of Piano Tuners in town for a few days. Contact Hamilton's Music Store to order. Classified ad requests transportation for committee divisions for immediate CCC & St. L. R. service. apply to Mr. Philip T. White, Division Superintendent, Mattoon, Isl. For sale Brown Leghorn cockerels from good laying strain at $1.00 each. contact Mrs. Roscoe Hurst, Mt. Meridian, Indiana.

Co. D. Comingore National Association of Piano Tuners Hamilton Philip T. White Division Superin Roscoe Hurst Mt. Meridian Indiana

Political Announcement for County Clerk Nomination

Albert Shuey of Greencastle Township announces candidacy for Democratic nomination for County Clerk, subject to primary decision. Also notes a furniture auction Friday November 4 at N Jackson St at 1 PM with oak tables sideboard dressers chairs carpets beds and more. Auctioneers are Dobbs & Vestal. Also sells a bicycle in wood condition and provides contact phone X-730.

Albert Shuey Greencastle Township N. Jackson St H. M. Randel Dobbs & Vestal

Confession Details Beech Grove Bank Robbery

A confession detailing the Beech Grove State Bank holdup that netted 23000 dollars has been obtained from Clint Simms alias Shaw. The confession led to arrests including Thomas McKinney motorcycle police officer William McDonald and Mrs Erma Stout. The suspects are held on 25000 bonds pending grand jury indictments in Marion County.

Indianapolis Beech Grove Clint Simms Shaw Herbert R. Fletcher Simm Jesse McMurtry Rademacher and Peats Claude Worley Criminal Court Thomas McKinney William McDonald Erma Stout Amanda Miller North Oakland Aunue George Miller Simms Miller Stout Marion County

Somerset Reader Notes Local Visits and Health Update

John Garrett shows improvement after rheumatism and neuralgia. Lige Flint and family visit the Flints, Pace, and Nelson households. O'Hair family and others visit in Kankakee Illinois and Oakalia. Hog shipments, neighbor socials, and a moving update for A. O. Woodworth. Mrs. Cooper suffers a hip injury and recovery progress noted.

John Garrett Lige Flint Fillmore Herman Flint Earnest Raymond Flint James Pace Earl O’hair Margaret Stanley O’hair Raymond Nelson Mr. Nelson Kankakee Ill

Maple Hill Notes on Illness and Visit Homecoming

Mrs Jesse Ellis is ill with la grippe while Sarah Dillinger stays nearby. Mr and Mrs Robert Dillinger of Cloverdale attend Long Branch services. Marion Wrights return from the west and host a welcome home gathering with a large yard dinner for about eighty. Distants guests include Alfred and Andrew Johnson, Fannie Sims, Claude Cantonwine and families, and others from Terre Haute Clinton Greencastle Putnamville. Meeting house work proceeds under James Dillinger. Harold Phelns is ill with rheumatism. Mr Coffey plans a move to Indianapolis soon. Corn remains badly damaged locally. Andrew Johnson reports eye trouble. Fannie Sims stays with her brother for the week.

Jesse Ellis la Grippe Sarah Dillinger Robert Dillinger Cloverdale Long Branch Marion Wright Alfred Johnson Andrew Johnson Terre Haute Fannie Sims Clinton Indiana Claude Cantonwine Albert Lloyd Harry Allan Greencastle Luke Johnson Maynard Johnson Putnamville James Dillinger Harold John Phelns Mr. Coffey Indianapol Catherine

Corn Stalk Valley Social Visits Ahead of Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Storm of Coatesville visited George Cheek and family. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Slavens near Clinton Falls spent Sunday with William Newman and family. A Liberty meeting drew attendees on Sunday. a 2:30 p m session is planned next Sunday. Christine Byrd and Lilian Smith visited Floyd and Ray McGinnis. Almon Buis, Brownsville High School principal, spent the weekend with home folks. Elisha Zeiner and family visited Chas Bunten and family Monday.

Robert Storm Coatesville George Cheek Morton Slavens Clinton Falls William Newman Liberty Christine Byrd Lillian Smith Floyd Ray McGinnis Almon Buis Brownsville High School

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Crescent Rebecca Social the Herald E. A. Browning Hamrick Sourwine Coal Co the Central Trust Company Hallowe’en Dance American Legion Hall Greencastle, Indiana Miami Six Florida Jazz Hounds Harry Seibert Whistler Edison Records Christian Church Choir R. C. Sloane Charles Barnaby Lake Maxinkuckee Ola Ellis Robert Cawthon Putnam County Cawthon James Bridges Town C. C. Hurst Second Ward Bridge Club East Franklin Street Lowcust Street Church Jesus and Nicodemus Jesus Eclock H. C. Clippinger Bundy Sunday School Board Presbyterian Church R. J. McLandress Charley Martin The American Zinc Products Co Matt J. Murphy Chicago Putnam County Fish and Game Protective Association Hawkins Garage Essary Virginia Burley He Novara Brrani Ur Drugsis Chichester Plamond Piilein Somerset Will Gee Martha Ferrand Ferol Thomas Mace Oakalia Albert O’hair Woodworth Mr. Woodworth John Watts Mr. Watts Newt Wells Earl and Russell Glen Davis Illinois Holland Maple Hill Corn Stalk Valley Elisha Zeiner Chas, Bunten Opera House A. Cook Mgr Ralph Ince Goldwyn Special Will Rogers Reelcraft Ford F. C. B. Detroit Ford Motor Company King Morrison Foster Co King Rural 55 Clair Robinson Dallas Call Morton Grimes Jonathan J. E. Cash Rector Brothers Funeral Directors
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