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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1913

Page

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Rabid Dog Bites Horse. Owner J. L. Owens Reports Fatal Case

A horse owned by farmer J. L. Owens seven weeks after a rabid dog bite near Vivalia died of hydrophobia. Authorities note the incident followed the dog attack close to town.

Had to Shoot the 006 Horse Dies of Hydrophobia

A horse owned by farmer J. L. Owens five miles west of town died Friday night from rabies after being bitten by a rabid dog seven weeks earlier. The animal showed no symptoms until Friday morning and died later that day.

J. L. Owens Vivalia

Hydrophobia verdict after horse attack near Vivalia

At 10 o clock that night Dr Lawton the local veterinary pronounced the case hydrophobia. The horse bitten near Vi valia while Mr Owens drove along the road the dog snapped at its legs with each step. The dog had to be shot before it could be freed from under the buggy. Miss Dessie Ryan and Mr Ward Harshbarger of Roachdale were married by Rev Speer at his Greencastle home on Wednesday September third. They left for Crawfordsville and Indianapolis then Coatesville visiting the bride’s aunt Miss Myrtle Blue. Both are popular locals with many friends.

Dessie Ryan Ward Harshbarger Roachdale Rev. Speer Greencastle Crawfordsville Indianapolis Coatesville Myrtle Blue Uper Jampire

Sayers' Book Store Offers School Books Now

Local retailer Sayers' Book Store promotes back to school season with a full range of school books and supplies available for students, parents, and teachers.

Reunion on Campus Next Year

Veterans who have held fourteen consecutive meetings at the home of Al W. Allen accept invitation from Dr. A. Gobtn to reunite on campus next year.

AL W. Allen DR. A. Gobtn

Reunion Set on DePauw Campus for Indiana Volunteers

Next year the annual reunion of Company B 43rd Indiana Volunteers will be held on the west campus of DePauw University. Dr H A Gobin urged the move at Thursday's meeting noting the event is a long standing success with many veterans in attendance. Only about twenty five of the original one hundred ten are alive and present at the gathering with comrades from other commands.

Company B 43Rd Indiana Volunteers R. W. Allen West College DePauw University H. A Gobin Yver Hiis Co. B C. W. Crist Carbon Smith Parker Greencastle Jas McCorele Bainbridge John Taylor W. H. Wysong Bellmore J. A. Jackson Indianapolis J. Steele L. A. Hazelett Russellville D. W. Campbell Coatesville Thomas Thompson John F. McGill B. F Collins Capt A. M Scott R. W Allen O'Hair, Reising and Berry B. S

Rebekah Lodge Set for Monday Regular Session

Bee Hive Rebekah lodge will meet in regular session Monday evening at 8 00 p m All members of the degree staff are requested to be present All Rebekahs welcome Esta Sweet N G Marie Priest Secretary

Bee Hive Rebekah Lodge Rebekahs

Balloonist Norton Narrowly Escapes Death Twice

Professor C. B. Norton balloonist at Crawfordsville fair again survived a parachute mishap when the umbrella seam split from edge to center on two consecutive days. Despite alarms the parachute opened just in time and Norton landed safely on Market Street near the Monon crossing after ascents to about 2000 feet.

C. B. Norton Norton Art Market Street Monon Crossing Main Street Crawfordsville

Linemen May Call A Strike In Interurban Transit

Rumor spreads that the interurban workers may strike over wage demands. The potential action could disrupt services as linemen press for higher pay amid ongoing labor tensions.

Traction Linemen Consider Immediate Strike Action

Following the interurban trainmen strike, traction company linemen threaten to strike over wage demands. They may act immediately. their solidarity with the trainmen could affect the Martinsville Richmond, Danville, Lafayette and Terre Haute lines if they proceed.

Traction Company Martinsville Richmond Danville Lafayette Terre Haute

Real Estate Transfers in Jefferson Cloverdale Mill Creek Townships

Ernest McCommack transfers land in Jefferson Township to Ollie R. Larkin. George O. Whitaker transfers land in Cloverdale Township to Oscar O. McDonald. Nathaniel Stringer transfers land in Mill Creek Township to Thomas C. Dorsett. Noted monetary figures: 34006 2260 2600. Sayers Book Store advertises books.

Ernest McCommack Ollie R. Larkin Jefferson Township George O. Whitaker Oscar O. McDonald Verdale Township Nathaniel Stringer Thomas C. Dorsett Mill Creek Township

DePauw Music Dean Plans Winter Concert Series

The DePauw School of Music under Dean WeCutchan arranges to bring excellent attractions to Greencastle this winter for a concert course.

Dean Wecutchan THE DE Pauw School OF Music

DePauw Music School to Offer Winter Concert Course

Dean R G McCutchan of the DePauw School of Music plans a winter concert series for Greencastle and DePauw students with two confirmed numbers. The opening concert September 17 features the DePauw Choir and Orchestra free to the public, followed by Antonio Pini-Carsi and company on October 18 in a comic opera and operatic program. The Royal Welsh Ladies Choir will perform December 16, with potential appearances by Myrtle Elwyn the pianist.

R. G. McCutchan DePauw School of Music Greencastle DePauw Dean McCutchan Bethany Park Battle Ground Senor Antonio Pini-Carsi New York Metropolitan Opera Company

Burial of Edward Clark Ridpath in Greenfield Forest Hill

The body of Edward Clark Ridpath of Greenfield was laid to rest Friday at noon in Forest Hill cemetery. Funeral services were held in Greenfield led by Rev. J. H. Smith and Dr. Hilliary A. Gobin. Pallbearers included Will Graham Albert Dagey RB Nelson Jesse W. Weik Charles Southard and Joseph T. Dobell. Accompanying mourners were Roxanna Ridpath Col and Mrs BE Thayer and others from Greenfield Indianap olis Connersville Brazil and other towns.

Edward Clark Ridpath Greenfield Forest Hill Cemetery J. H. Smith Greenfield Church Hilliary A. Gobin Vandalia Will Graham Albert Dagey RB Nelson Jesse W. Weik Charles Southard Joseph T

Be filled with sorrow for Thompson Vaughn death

Be it resolved Fillmore Chapter No 168 Mourns loss of Thompson Vaughn and extends sympathy to his family. Resolutions to be entered into minutes and sent to family and county paper. Committee: Mary Proctor Pearl Chamness R. S. Cowgill. Also a London & Co. ad offers second hand school books.

Fillmore

Snake Tales And A Family Reunion In A Rural Paper

Readers report multiple rattlesnake encounters from Indiana towns. Editor Alonzo Allison notes a cat fights and drags a large snake to him. Commodore Burns and cousin kill two five foot snakes with eight rattles each and one mate supposedly located. A Greencastle resident pet snakes a burglar, then a Miller family reunion is announced for New Maysville with a basket lunch and music.

Nashville Alonzo Allison The Democrat Allison Bloomington

Chicken Thieves Hit Fox Ridge Hen Roost

James Moore’s hen house at Fox Ridge was robbed of fourteen chickens on Friday night after an attempted theft the night before. Local authorities urge residents to report suspicious activity and secure coops.

James Moore

Thieves Steal Chickens Across Green Castle Area

Farm losses mount as chicken thieves hit Fox Ridge and nearby properties. Fourteen chickens taken from James Moore on Fox Ridge Friday night after the owner heard intruders. Earlier, Thomas Pu year thwarted an attempt. Authorities cite widespread petty thefts of poultry fruit and garden items with sulfur used in hen houses.

James Moore Fox Ridge Mr. Moore Thomas Puyear Greencastle Richard Hazelett W. P. Ledbetter

University Dormitory Rules and Book Sale Notice

All persons wanting to rent rooms to young lady students must file an application in the President's office with a signed pledge to observe college dormitory regulations. Application blanks available on request. School books available starting Thursday at Langdon & Co's Book Store.

Langdon & Co’s

Charles Steegmiller Returns to Work at Browning’s

Charles Steegmiller, formerly with the Big Four Automatic Signal Company, has returned home and will take a position with Ernest Browning in the grocery store.

Charles Steegmiller Big Four Automatic Signal Company Ernest Browning

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Sayers United States San Francisco Baltimore Yale Central Trust CO Rebekah Esta Sweet N. G. Marie Priest Asbury Conservatory of Isaac Be, Norris Jessie Alice Trout Rudolf Heyne Margaret Kreigh Ferdinand Schaefer Royal Conservatory Leipzig Robert White Alice Potter Walter P. Pfafp Schooonservatory E. Norris B. Norton Interurban WEY Warsing Sayers Book Store Hall Fillmore Thompson Vaughn Mary Proctor R. S. Cowgill London & Co Ady Charles Burns Commodore Burns State House Miller Wm. M. Miller New Maysville the Herald Farmer's New Fall Ginghams Baranaby’s Toile du Nord Zepher Model Clothing & Dry Goods CO
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