Local notes from Greencastle and Putnam County
A roundup of community items includes Allen's Drug Store patronage, visits by Miss Monroe and Miss Morgan, and Harvey Collins death. Business moves: Black Bros. sheep shipments, Beaver Creek revival meetings, and new Washee shop by two Chinese workers. civic items: February Putnam circuit docket, Judge Turman’s term, and jail annex improvements.
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Turman
Putnam Circuit Court
Gar
College Avenue M. E. Church
Joseph C. Baker
Joseph Baker
Greencastle
Wolves, Church Remodeling, and Local Notices in Putnam County
A wolf bout at a Washington township farm and a future contest among wolves dogs and men is noted. Locust Street M. E. Church will be remodeled in summer costing about 2000 dollars. A breach of promise suit Elizabeth Heany vs James Stoops seeks 5000 dollars. Col J R Mahan celebrated fifty seventh birthday. Greencastle Swan boasts largest Putnam County circulation with broad reader reach and ad value.
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Sam Jacob Rogers
Washington Township
Gare Locust Street
M. E
Enon
Indianapolis
J.R. Mahan
License to marry issued to Tabor Hurst and Mollie A. Haines
A marriage license was issued to Tabor Hurst and Mollie A. Haines. The notice cites a biblical proverb quotation and records the legal permission to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabor Hurst
Mollie A. Haines
Death notices from Clinton and Greencastle townships
In Clinton township on Sunday Feb 6 a diphtheria death of Lam Combs’s eight month old child is reported. In Washington county on Feb 4 1581 Henry Hutche son aged 65 years 7 months 27 days died of hemorrhage of the lungs. In Greencastle township on Thursday Feb 10 a scarlet fever death of Henry Marsh’s daughter aged three years is noted.
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Clinton Township
Diptheria
Lam. Combs
Washington To
Henry Hutcheson
Greencastle Township
Henry Marsh
Changes in Form Not Substance in New Bible Version
The Chicago Tribune notes the updated Bible text mainly alters form rather than doctrine. Key changes include gender rectifications, article use, verb tense updates, and omission of repetitive verses. The Lord's Prayer is shortened with a modernized reading such as Our Father which is in Heaven hallowed be Thy name.
Bible Text Revisions Stir Debate Over Modern Language
A New York Times list highlights stark changes in biblical verses across modern revisions. Notable edits include altered phrases on alms and righteousness, the rich man and life, and the Lord's Prayer, with Greek Hades replacing hell and several Acts passages altered to reflect new doctrine.
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The
New York Times
Philip
Jesus Christ
God
Hell
Galveston and Houston Rivalry Sparks Brawl at Exchange
In Galveston a public fight erupted between two men, one from Galveston and one from Houston, as merchants watched. The Galveston man gained the upper hand amid cheering locals before a policeman intervened and the Houston fighter was jailed. A prize was given to the Galveston victor, highlighting enduring city rivalry.
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Custom Exchange
Galveston
Darkey
Jess
Houston
Houston Darkey
Champion
Cotton Exchange
Mrs Gov Kinkead Hosts Young People Party
In Carson tomorrow evening Mrs Gov Kinkead will host a party for young people only to honor young ladies from California. The event follows a growing custom to keep married people away to give young women a fair chance and prevent married men from dominating attention.
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Virginia Chronicle
Carson
Gov. Kinkead
California
San Francisco
Domestic Servants Debut Names Listed at Hill’s Headquarters
Report from J. F. Hill's Headquarters lists Mrs. James Cline Mrs. J. B. Gambold Miss Johnnie Black Mrs. W. H. Blankenship Mrs. Wm. Kercheval as new domestics and Mrs. Horace Naylor as the Imported Williams.
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J. F. Hill
James Cline
J. B. Gambold
Johnnie Black
W. H. Blankenship
Wm. Kercheval
Horace Naylor
Williama
Settlement notice for H E Ellis estate
All persons knowing themselves in debt to the late Doctor H. E. Ellis are requested to call at the family residence and examine their accounts as the business must be settled. Ella C. Ellis, Administratrix.
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H. E. Ellis
Ella C. Ellis
Farm of 120 acres in Washington township for sale
343 Farm of 120 acres in Washington township 10 miles south of Greencastle owned by A G Smith. Good grazing land and well watered. Also notice of a new product in Greencastle and a hog cholera price offer at Allen's Drug Store.
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Washington Township
Greencastle
A. G. Smith
W.H. Wintiamson
Thorley
Allen's
Local Merchan ds Leave Open Notice of Closeout in Bainbridge
C Bridges Bainbridge Ind announces closing out entire stock of general merchandise and two rooms at Town Hall. Billing continues for L N A C Express to southern and eastern cities with new delivery wagon soon in Greencastle. Wanted a good girl for small family and Valentines sold by Miss L Cockerly. Planting trees urged by W A Workman with nursery near city offering Snyder blackberry and several berry varieties plus Feemster's Favorite grape.
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L.,n. A & C. Express
Cincinnati
Greencastle
Will E. Stevenson
W. A. Workman
Crescent
Kentucky
Feemster
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Allen's Drug Store
R. L. Ireland
Madison
Gos
Wes
Dunnington
Pee Shipley
Ser
Mozart Club
Ge Black Bros
Alex. Bradshaw
Geo. M. Black
Buffalo
Monroe
Mattoon
Fry
Morgan
Terre Haute
Ida Hathaway
Ida Anderson
Hannibal
Bev Brockway
Rockafellow
Spoke Factory
Judge Claypool
L. 2
Chapin and Family
Geo
Carrington
L. H. Rudisill
Stevenson
Poplar Street
J. A. Allison
Bainbridge
Col. Neffsep
Irish Land League
Brandon
Newt. Yeates
Topeka
Kansas
FE. T. Allen
State Library
Winsor
Putnam
Blakesburg
Russell Township
E. Smith
Big Bob Smith
DeWitt C. Bridges
Harvey Collins
Floyd Township
D. P. Baldwin
Meharry Hall
Asher
Geay
P. R. Christie
Washington Street
National Bank
the New Bible
Chicago Tribune
TOM Abrams
Galveston News
Society On the Pacific Slope
Nebraska
Merryweather
C. Bridges
Bainbridge, Ind
J.E. Earp
Anderson Street
Huy
Miss L. Ocockerly
Rowland
East
Talburt’s Block
C.W. Talburt
B. O. Canary
Minerva Wal
Lane
Samuel Darna
Doran
Elijah Ellsberry
Ellsberry
B. F
Mary Gains
William F. Gains
Catherine Haraga
Patrick Heaney Hare
Sophia
J. C. Coffman
Jalis Corwin
Susan K. Coll
Margaret Hall
Mary J
Finley Michael Maloney
Irs
Corwin
Iota
Platt
Guinn
Gaines G
Corin
Thornton
Quinn
Ptl
Presley O. Colliver
Bainpridge
Martin Mungavin
Old Platt
Putnam County
Indiana
TM Abrams
K. L. Higgert
Ind
E.R. Ellis
Coatesville, Ind
U.S. Renick & Co
J. W. Buffington
East Side Public Square
R. L. Hathaway
Barnelt
Opera House
First Baptist Church of
Burne
Opera
Burnett
Hammond’s
Darnall Bros. & Co
Board of Commissioners
Greencaste
William H, Burk
Harpixe & Dennis
Indianapolie
Cincinnati Enquirer
Enquirer
Daily Enquirer
Publishers
VATI
Cot
L. Higert
Gree Eatle
Jackson Street
County of
Chatham
Thompson
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