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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1923
Page
2
The Greencastle publication lists obituary charges at 1 dollar per notice with extra poetry lines billed per line. It also details Cards of Thanks at 50 cents each, with financial notices for Putnam county treasury bonds issued September 1923 and due May 15 1924 with a ten year term.
The treasurer of Putnam County Indiana invites sealed bids by 10 00 a m October 6 1923 for the sale of J F Elliott et al road bonds Marion township consisting of 20 bonds of 740 each totaling 14800 The bonds are described as road bonds issued for Marion township and owner bids will be received at the treasurer's office until the stated time.
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Perry Downey deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana on October 8 1923 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares. Clerk Walter S Campbell notes September 10 1923.
A wrist watch owned by Loucile Sid is lost with finder asked to leave it at the Herald Office for a reward. An auto license plate 257-035 is also lost and should be returned to John King at King, Morison, Foster Co.
Public auction lists 7 horses and mules including a black Percheron mare and yearling mules, 135 hogs with feeding shoots weighing 50 to 160 pounds, 26 brood cows, Duroc sows and boars, and a Poland boar. Location described as 3 miles north of Cloverdale and 7 miles south of Greencastle near State Road No. 32.
Abraham Skaff and his son Joseph are reuniting in Cedar Rapids after a long search to reclaim a farm lost through fraud in northern Minnesota. Joseph, who served in France, sought his father with detectives and Red Cross aid, ending in a touching reunion. The son expresses happiness and regret for wartime misgivings.
In Alexandria Virginia a metal coffin believed to be from 1700 was found beneath the eaves of Wiliam Demaine & Son at 819 King Street. The 5 foot long cast iron body with bronze top and glass viewing aperture was kept by Windsor Demaine as a family heirloom dating back over two centuries.
Parisians regret the sale or lease terminations affecting Grand cafe Restaurant Viel Paillard's Cafe de Paris and Banque de Suede. The Boulevard with its open terrace faces transformation into bank offices as rents rise and businesses fail to profitably sustain the famed eateries.
By end of May about 65,000 acres of free grant homestead lands had been filed at the Dominion land office in Edmonton. In 1922 the Edmonton recording area registered 1,598 homesteads involving 255,680 acres.
Henry Ward, a printer, claims his Barred Plymouth Rock hen laid three eggs in one day. The hen produced an egg at daybreak, another at noon, and a third in the afternoon, with a trap nest confirming the record.
Miss Maria Luisa Dorado is appointed to the chair of Latin at the Institute of Caceres. This marks the first time a woman serves on the faculty there. She is the daughter of Prof. Dorado Montero of the University of Salamanca.
Berne reports six hundred Swiss citizens mainly young farmers have emigrated to Canada this year and about 700 more are expected to leave in the coming months according to official statements.
A neighbor asks Jack about his newborn sister. After thought he says she cries a lot but is a handy thing to have around the house.
In Rome the Temple of Janus built by Romulus opened only during war. It was first closed by Numa after the first Punic War in 214 or 215 B C. and later again under Augustus years 20 25 and 5 B C.
A street exchange between Brown and Jones reveals a motor car dispute. Brown complains of lack of speed and claims the seller warned of six summonses during its use, while Jones retorts he was cited for obstructing the highway.
A camel among sagebrush and thorny desert growth grows thin yet remains content. The scene contrasts green grass longing with arid surroundings as the animal endures in its sparse habitat.
Captive mocking birds shed their wild instincts and adapt to confinement. Young birds taken from the nest readily adjust to cage life and can live for many years. They are easily taught and may improve with careful training.
Jud Tunkins reports his hired man is so absorbed in politics that most of his work becomes guess work.
The note explains that removing a glove during a handshake signified that no knife was concealed. It ties the ritual to historical concerns about concealed weapons and personal safety in meetings.
A Chicago News quip notes that when a married man says he hasn’t made up his mind he likely hasn’t discussed it with his wife. The line reflects social expectations of spousal consultation in decisions.
A brief instruction explains keeping match heads dry by dipping in very hot melted paraffin to prevent dampness and maintain ignition reliability.
A compact maxim notes to honor honorable people and uphold rights for all without yielding to anyone. It emphasizes steadfast integrity and public virtue in civic life.
Miss Helen McNeff is reported to be suffering from rheumatism. Rev. Stanley West of Brazil spoke to a gathering Wednesday evening. Mrs Alf Curtis and Mrs Paul Mahoney with son Lawrence visited relatives in Brazil Friday. Albert Williams and Mrs Gertrude Williamson of Greencastle spent Sunday here. E R Downey, the new minister, is expected this week. Ruth Williams and Myrlin Rogers, Cloverdale High School students, spent the weekend with home folks. Mrs Dave Sublett visited Greencastle with her daughter. Mrs Joan Glidewell, visiting her son Will Glidewell, in town. Mrs Floy Williams teaches at Yonee Haffie.
The Twentieth Century Club met at Mrs George McHaffie residence on East Washington Street Road Thursday afternoon September 27 at 2 30. Members answered roll call with reminiscences of the summer planned for the event.
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