Personal News From Rockville to Noblesville and Beyond
Local residents report travels and visits across Indiana. Bruce Shannon and family return from Rockville and Comingdale. Vernon Shirley and Irley family head to West Virginia with relatives and plan a Sunday return. Bruce Bills retire to Greencastle from Bayou and plan Noblesville work. Kimber Gardner and party motor home from Charleston to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Shirley
West Virginia
Mr. Irley
Orsen Irley
Orsen Shirley
Kimber Gardner
Fred Long
Charleston
Est
Virginia
Tends
Social Guests From Cincinnati Indiana Attend House Event
Rev. and Mrs. W. L. Raphael hosted guests Miss DeMarge Wolf Miss Freda Drier of Cincinnati and Miss Marie Nelson of Indianapolis. Mrs. W. H. Boyle of Terre Haute attended on business Friday.
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W. L. Raphael
DeMarge Wolf
Freda Drier
Cincinnati
Marie Nelson
Indianapolis
W. H. Boyle
Terre Haute
Unconvincing Object Lesson
Farmer Corntessel tells his son Josh to leave home as the best path. He says he tries to instill hard work and economy, but Josh eyes him and the mortgage with skepticism, seeming to see him as a bad example.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Esther's Stay Baby Brings Surprise to Family Visit
Two aunts visited Esther's home this summer each bringing a baby. After they left, the aunts took their babies with them. A new baby sister arrived, and Esther hurried to share the news that they now have a real stay baby because this one was born to them.
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Esther
Size Did Not Matter In A Doctor's Round
A Life magazine vignette describes a doctor golfing with a small negro caddie who asks for shoes. The doctor inquires about size and learns the caddie has never bought shoes, saying he can fit in any size or none. The exchange highlights social attitudes of the era.
Grudge tavern in Slapdaddle hosts slow terrapins
A guest asks about the hamlet and the Grudge tavern landlord jokes that the terrapins are lagging behind, only now joining roller skating in a humorous rural setting.
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Slapdaddle
Grudge
Terrapins
Kansas City Star
After School Question Stuns Teacher and Mrs Mulcahy
In a Dublin classroom a teacher questions Mickey about George Washington and is stunned as the boy cannot answer. Mrs Mulcahy scolds the teacher for ignorance, sparking a sharp exchange about knowledge and schooling.
Won't Change Woman's Dress
A humorous exchange cites a scientist predicting future Earth cooling while a remark about women's fashion persists. The New Bedford Evening Standard notes the witticism as a human interest aside with no further scientific detail.
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Fozzleton
New Bedford Evening Standard
Legends TOLD OF HARPIES IN ANCIENT TALES
The Detroit News recounts harpies as winged monsters with a woman's head and birdlike features that plagued shores. They reportedly attacked Aeneas and a Roman expedition, stealing food and taunting the sailors before fleeing as the island voyage ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit News
Aeneas
Rome
SHORT SMILES Making the Farms Popular
A collage of jokes and quips from Indianapolis News items includes lines about farms and country clubs, humorous exchanges on cooking and finances, and a brief note on a divorce case where Mrs Snyder claimed her husband hit her in the bakery.
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Indianapolis News
Muddled Note Prompts Curious Conversation
A fragmented diary style line hints at a private chat about a wife and an intriguing afternoon exchange. The speaker questions who the listener was and mentions an interesting conversation.
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Ani
Ustener
Virgin Dances of Bali Preserve Ancient Temple Art
Bali temple dances follow centuries of tradition. Only virgins aged ten to fifteen perform these sacred plays, combining acting and dancing in Bali nese terms. Dancers wear buffalo hide garments, bare heads and feet, and adornments of gold leaf and flowers with elaborate headdresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bali Island
Detroit News
Columbus Seeks Funding for Voyages, Cour Tier Advises Trial Run
Christopher Columbus laments lacking funds for voyages while a seasoned courier suggests a cautious start with a trial trip to ensure a pleasant outcome. The exchange highlights tension over funding and procurement methods for exploration.
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Christopher
Christopher Columbus
Speculators Pocket Losses Rethought by Witty Exchange
Mrs Snaggs notes odd newspaper expressions while her husband debates language in a humorous scene about investors who seem to unpocket losses, not pocket them. The dialogue highlights quirks in print and everyday conversation.
Praise Too Faint On Prima Donna Press Agent Quarrel
A sharp exchange centers on a press agent's praise of a prima donna who dismisses it as insufficient. She insists that nothing short of being the greatest singer that ever lived would suffice.
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Prima Donna
Family reminiscence on changing reading tastes
Grandpa and grandma recall past reprovals for reading dime novels and contrast it with today’s higher prices for steamy literature. The exchange highlights shifting social norms and rising costs in leisure reading.
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Grandpa
Grandma
Help Wanted Notices in Local Advertisements
Classified style notices solicit labor for dairy poultry and fruit farming and piano playing at music shop. Also an intelligent person may earn monthly by correspondence for newspapers while others seek home cooked meals and electrical repair services from local businesses.
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Cartwright Music Shop
National Press Bureau
Buffalo
N. Y
Life of Harding tops sale at Green Castle Battery Co
Advertises an eight hour battery service and a large selling item life of Harding, with pricing and sample outfit costs. Includes notices for a chicken dinner at Elliot, a home rental request, and a Champaign outfit offer. Also invites readers to send stamps for costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Success CO
Champaign
Old Gold Sweater Missing From Hawkins Sales Room
A theft notice requests the return of an old gold sweater taken from the Hawkins Sales room. The garment belongs to Mrs. Gerald Handy and is sought by the rightful owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkins Sales Room
Gerald Handy
The Value of Small Things Sermon at Presbyterian Church
Victor L. Raphael, minister, announces Sunday School at 9:30, morning worship at 10:40 with a sermon titled The Value of small things. Evening tendance at 7:30 in College Avenue Church.
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Victor L. Raphael
Tinion
College Avenue Church
Maple Heights Mission Grace Black Leads Sunday School
Grace Black directs Sunday School at Maple Heights Mission with sessions at 9:30 each Sunday. Teachers are sought and the public is invited to attend these services.
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Grace Black
Christian Church notices for Sunday services
Levi Marshall pastor leads Sunday School at 9 30 with E R Bartley superintendent and Lueteke song leader. Classes for all. Preaching at 10 40 on The Christians Highest Joy. C E at 6 30. Union Services at 7 30 in College Ave church. All welcome.
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Levi Marshall
E. R. Bartley
Lueteke
C. E
All Welcome
College Ave
Porter minister schedules at College Ave church
J Emmett Porter leads Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 10 40 with a sermon titled Workmen Unashamed. Epworth League at 6 30. Union services at 7 30 featuring W A Pierson of Indianapolis speaking.
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J. Emmett Porter
Epworth League
W. A. Pierson
Indianpolis
Locust Street M. E. Church Service Notice
Clippinger ministers Sunday at 9 30 Sunday School J E Sharp superintendent Morning worship at 10 40 with a Holy Sacrament topic Impoverished Christ Union services at 7 30 p m at College Avenue Church.
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H. C. Clippinger
J. E. Sharp
Christ
College Avenue Church
Brick Chapel M. E. Church Services Schedule
The church lists a Sunday School at 10, morning worship at 11, and evening worship at 7 30 led by Pastor R F Ormerod.
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M. E
R. F. Ormerod
Nazarene Church Greencastle Services Outline Year
The Nazarene Church at 217 E Washington St Greencastle announces the first Sabbath of the new assembly year. Activities include Sunday School 9 30 preaching 10 45 a m Young People's meeting 6 30 and evening service 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday evening 7 30.
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E. Washington St
A. W. Jay
E. W. Jay
Greencastle
First Baptist Church Sunday Program Highlights
Tomorrow three leading items enter the morning program at First Baptist Church. The church will celebrate the Lord's Supper and the pastor will present two topics What Labor Wants and What It Needs and Our Educational Program. Bible class at 9 30. Morning service 10 30. Baptist Young People's Union 6 30. Union meeting at College Avenue Church.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
College Avenue Church
Notice of Administration in Putnam County Indiana
The Court appoints James B. Harris as Administrator of the estate of Emily C. Harris, late of Putnam County Indiana, declared solvent. Dated August 22, 1923. Theodore Crawley, Attorney. Aug 23 30 Sept 6 publications.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Emily C. Harris
James B. Harris
Tor
Theodore Crawley
Cartwrights Visit Parents in Indianapolis This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. John Cartwright of the Cartwright Music Store will be guests of Mrs. Cartwright's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Chance, in Indianapolis on Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Abner Sigler stayed with Mr. Sigler's daughter, Mrs. Frey Williams, at her College Avenue home on Friday.
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Mark Bills
Greencastle
Bay Jew
Fred Hillis
Childs
Lexington
Frank Shoough
Mirs
Rs. Hillis
Illis
New Mexico
Art Needle Work Club
J. W. Carver
Horme
Locust Andanna Street
Elsa Morrison
Hoosier Highride
Elizabeth Leavitt
Louise Throop
Irene Omas
Nellie Wright
Stella BeVier
James L. Randel
The
Central National Bank
East Washgton Street
Mr. Nde
John Cartwright
Cartwright Music Store
Abner Sigler
Mr. Sigler
Frey Williams
College Avenue
Administrator appointed for Hulda J. Cummings estate Putnam County
Notice designates EBENEZZER QUINNETTE as Administrator of Hulda J. Cummings estate in Putnam County Indiana by the Circuit Court. Dated August 20 1923. Publication dates August 31 September 4 and August 21 28 1923.
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Circuit Court
Putnam County
State of
Indiana
Hulda J. Cummings
Evelyn Nicholson Leaves After Visit With Riley Family
Mrs. Evelyn Nicholson departs Saturday for Chicago after a brief visit with her parents Rev. and Mrs. A. T. Riley on Hanna Street.
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Evelyn Nicholson
Chicago
Rev
A. T. Riley
Hanna Street
Sures Ua
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Bruce Shannon
Rockville
Comingdale
John Cannon
Ughter
Mary Catherine
Harry Call
Gary
E East
Call
Eir
John
James Hughes
James P. Hughes
Beulah Yeager
F. C. Yeager
East Seminary Street
Muncie
Nell Morrison
Cloverdales
Itnam County Hospital
Dan Dennehue
Midian City
Seph Dennehue
John Maloney
Anklin Street
Rs. John E. Marley
Loomington
Henry Grub
West Liberty Street
Vinnnes
J. K . Campbell
Ast Seminary Street
Delaware
Ohio
Apt. Campbell
Dean University R. 0. T. C
Josed
N. Ewing
Ulysses
Homer
Dumbell
Babe Ruth
Townley
Central Nation Bank
Tania A
Call Herald Office
Herald Office
Herald
Fred V. Thomas Corporation
Thomas Building
Greencastle Battery Co
John Losson
I” Street
Bedford
Co. T
Vancleave
Thomas & Jones
W. H
Lawrence McCammack
Cloverdale
Ind
George Wood
Indiana Street
Elliott
N- Side Square
the Elliot
N. Side Square
Suman
Christian Science
the Presbyterian Church
Maple Heights
Christian Church
Nazarene Church
Opera House
A. Cook
Mer
Dustin Farnum
Yosemite Trail
Aesop’s Film Fables
Pathe News Weekly
Jackie Hoxie
Ruth Roland
the Herald
Mullins’ Drug Store
Tusko
First Baptist Church
Lowis B. Cowgill
E. Frenklin St
Ebenezzer Quinnette
Louis Morrison
Sloverdale
Grothers
East Washington Street
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