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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
2
A damaged notice describes a plan to raise about 800 dollars to place a monument at Coppock’s grave in Salem area linked to the John Brown martyr story. Citizens initially favored the project but later plans faltered, dulling memory of a son who died.
An article recalls Howe Hise, abolitionist and Coppock Brown admirer, quarrying black sandstone for a monument at Coppock’s grave. It notes the carved inscription, the penknife surviving as a relic, and reflections on the craft of pen knives and old pens. The piece closes with a call to advertise in the Herald.
Mina Forsyth, a struggling actress, learns she may finally lead the cast after the lead actress falls ill. Manager Harris, harsh in business, allows her to rehearse and prepare in Kingston. A storm and illness threaten the company yet Forsyth helps salvage the performance, earning forgiveness and a moment of reunion with her husband.
Johnny Kay is robbed on a 60 foot high staging by an intruder seeking his roll of $360 in cash. The confrontation ends with Kay handing over the money and later recounting the incident to police, stating the robber was tall and distinctive with uneven eyes. Two years later Kay has set up a business in a western city and reflects on the incident amid crowd scrutiny.
Tracey Johnson finds a pearl glove and a ring with his initials on it at an Elevated station. The ring proves to be his engagement piece for Helen Overton, who greets him with tears and a rekindled bond after a period of doubts and distance.
Phyllis Kent completes a Western engagement and returns home to her husband Dave after a nights triumph. A hidden package of valley lilies reveals longstanding love from New England, renewing their bond and ending her solitary ascent. The scene shifts to the garden where Dave recalls their past and reunites with Mollie L Heady’s tale echoes through the couple’s tender reunion.
Notice is hereby given to the creditors of ARTHUR J. HAMRICK that the estate proceedings proceed on October 10. The executor will be at the office and will conduct business on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Macron Township to settle affairs and handle claims.
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