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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1923
Page
3
A long list of Greencastle area residents and guests are noted visiting relatives in Indianapolis and Cloverdale over the weekend. Included are Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Allen, Mrs. Dora Fos, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brown, and many others, with updates on health and moves.
In Arthur D. Howden Smith's The Pacoleon Treasure from Everybody's Magazine a gypsy knife dance unfolds as Nikka and Kara duel with knives. The ritual circle, blazing torches, and swift blades heighten tension between lovers and tribes, hinting at marriage and danger.
A London project at 86 Brookstreet gathers fourteen medical specialists to diagnose a patient after examination. The patient’s case is discussed by the board, with a report sent to the family doctor and treatment advice. The waiting room is described as cheerful with pale rose walls and blue brocade furniture.
A fern found around 1872 on Mendip hills by F. J. Allen of Cambridge has lived in his family garden for over 50 years. In 1917 it was transplanted to prevent crowding by shrubs and remains vigorous and youthful, suggesting an indefinite lifespan for the plant specimen.
Carey Payne reports road work at Maple Hill improving routes for winter. The update notes general benefit to mail carriers and local travel. Funeral services for Mrs. Harley Tabor were held at Long Branch on Wednesday morning with a crowded church and buried in Long Branch Cemetery.
The executors Ebenezer Quinnette and A Harvey Greyson have qualified in the Putnam Circuit Court to administer the estate of William Greyson, deceased. The estate is reported to be solvent. The notice is dated September 1, 1923, with executors listed and terms noted.
Oren R Branneman duly qualified as executor of the last will of George W Rule deceased in Putnam Circuit Court Putnam County Indiana and is authorized to administer said estate. September 7 1923 Hays Murphy Attorneys. 81D Sept 10 17 24
The Putnam county Historical Society will hold its next meeting at 7 15 oclock Wednesday evening in the office of the County School Superintendent in the Court House. Mr and Mrs Rolen Cloe of Harmony were guests of Mr Cloe s daughters Mrs Henry Todd and Mr Todd and family Sunday. Mr and Mrs Talbert Frazier of Greencastle on the Bloomington Road are parents of a son born Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs Ward Roberts and sons Louis and Donald of Indianapolis were guests Sunday of Mr Roberts parents on West Washington Street. Atney SAY pubway side on South Indiana street enjoyed a motor trip to Indianapolis Sunday.
The gypsy moth has been advancing through New England at about thirty miles a year and has cost the country more than 20 million dollars for control work to date.
About 80 students from the University of Washington commerce department study aboard Pacific liners as part of free training in steamship operations. The program places cadets on Oriental ships to gain hands on experience at sea and prepare for maritime careers.
Bids will be received at the Putnam County Indiana Auditor’s office on Monday October 1 1923 at 2 pm for supplies for the county poor asylum for the quarter ending December 31 1923. Bidders must file duplicates on blanks provided and comply with the law. Samples must be furnished and become property of the county for comparison. R E Knoll Auditor Putnam County Indiana.
Otto G Webb treasurer of Putnam County Indiana invites sealed bids by 10:00 a m October 6 1923 for 20 road bonds of 749 each total 14800 dated September 15 1923 bearing 4 percent interest payable semi annually first due May 15 1924 term ten years bonds payable at Green Castle Indiana details include Marion township and bond series for J F Elliott et al posters dated September 18 1923 and September 25 1923
A short notice proclaims Flash Lights provide constant readiness to illuminate spaces. The item emphasizes dependable lighting service and immediate availability for customers seeking reliable illumination.
After dissolving partnership C. J. Rector offers a sale at Squire Hurst farm 1 percent miles NW of Mt. Meridian on Backbone road Friday September 21 at 10 30 a m. Items include 8 horses and mules 23 shoats 80 to 100 pounds 2 cows 3 year old heifer and calves, corn seed and a full line of implements. Terms cash on 10 and credit nine months with bankable note 7 percent. Dinner served by Mt. Meridian Church Aid Society.
George Woog, confined at home on Elm Street by a serious illness, is in an improved condition. His health update comes as local residents monitor his recovery.
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