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.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1913
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The DePauw School of Music under Dean WeCutchan arranges to bring excellent attractions to Greencastle this winter for a 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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