Local notes and crops mark a lively Putnam County day
The Star reports a mix of village news and agricultural updates. Telegrams note a fine blackberry outlook, strong wheat yields, and corn in good condition though some fields weedy. Asbury University signs Rev H A Gobin to Greek chair, boosts finances and prospects. July 4 events and a Dem ratification meeting draw crowds.
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West College
New Presbyterian Church
Asbury
Baker
Gay
Asbury Universi
Ssrs
Neff
Matson
Smiley
Washington Street
Curtis
Greencastle
Indiana
Kly
Corrections on Asbury and Ridpath at Greencastle June Meeting
An Indianapolis reader cites a Greencastle article from June 23 and a June 24 issue noting misprints about the University joint board meeting. The writer affirms no bid to depose Prof Ridpath and describes a harmonious session with careful business, a plan to adjust Ridpath’s classes, and a faculty committee report on internal workings.
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K. C. Holliday
Indianapolis
Asbury
Greencastle
Joint Board of Stees and Visitors
Ridpath
Jomt Rd
University
Path
Ding
Grand fireworks display and parade schedule announced
At 11:00 a.m. a program includes prayer by Dr Martin, readings and addresses by H Mathias and D W Voorhees, a Ben Harrison address, music, and a Ben Fisk benediction. A fire engine test is set for 2:30 p.m. with a fireworks show at 7:30 p.m. Grand Marshal Milton J. Coomer leads a lengthy procession with numerous alternates and marshals.
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Dr. Martin
Usic
H. Mathias
D. W. Voorhees
Gen
Ben. Harrison
E.W. Fisk
W.D. Allen
Indiana and
Walnut Streets
Milton J. Coomer
Russell
William Alilson
Franklin
N.W. Ader, Jr
Jackson
James T. McMurry
Floyd
Elijah Wilkerson
Monroe
F.A. Arnold
H. Briggs
G. J. Longsdale
James H. Allison
South Vine Street
Washington Street
Frank Garver
North Jackson Street
Franklin Street
Franklin, Russell
Clinton
Madison Townships
Will H. Kercheval
Marshall
South Jackson Street
Cloverdale
Warren
Washington Townships
John
Putnamville's Blue Ribbon Society and town happenings
In Putnamville local notes report the Blue Ribbon Society meeting weekly and growing weddings ahead. The community notes shop sales, farm harvests, a horse incident delaying Rev. Miles Wood, and area folks like Joseph Clapsaddle moving toward Iowa, Miss Collins and Mr Vanderment chosen to teach town schools, and James Brann welcoming a 10 pound son.
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Putnamville
Blue Ribbon Society
Boyd
Williams
Miles Wood
Joseph Clapsaddle
Iowa
Belle Bishop
Kentucky
John Williams
Miss Collins
Mr. V
Perry
State University At
Bloomington
Day's Kidney Pad Promised as Absolute Cure for Kidney Diseases
An advertisement proclaims a Day's Kidney Pad has discovered an absolute cure for all kidney diseases, suggesting a breakthrough treatment available to readers.
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Hop Bitters Mig. Co
Rochester
Proper Guest Etiquette in a Host's Home
A witty guide on courteous behavior for visitors, noting how long guests linger, ways to avoid rudeness, and tips to respect the host. It warns against guests so present that they overpower the household and urges modest, tactful conduct and restraint.
Florida orange grove cost and yield estimate
Savannah report outlines cost to plant ten acres of oranges from land and clearing to setting out 500 trees. It projects about 1,500,000 oranges per ten acres at 1.5 cents each, plus notes Florida growers’ high yields and a future crop expansion.
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Savannah
Seth French
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
French
Putnam County
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D. D
Dr. Wiley
Gobin
Wiley
Asbury University
Asbury’s Affairs
James Brann
Rev. T. D. Welker
Sieg
Peole
Ken
Chester
Inman
New York
Liverpool
Mark Twain
Yaas
Washington
Chicago
Omahan
America
Poe
George Bickwei
Just
S le
ISO
Columbia Streets
Undertakers
Putnam
No. M
East Washington Street
Ind
East
Washington St
Nichols,shepard & GO
Billi
Nichols
Shepard & CO
Battle Creek
Mich
James Y. Davis
Burlington’s
E. C. Rowland
Brockway & Rockafellow
Michigan
Rotede
Shederaliggeres F
Grand Rapids
Ris SY
All Druggista
W. Johnston & CO
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
U. S
Canada
Conrad Cook
R, Whittle
St. Charles Street
St. Louis
St Louis
Jacques Hestn
Louie
Rushell Muckeyes
J. N. Tabler
Eample
Jay Bronson
E. Roth & Bhko
New Oxwr Tord
Harris Remedy CO
BT. Louis
del Cate
Harris nemeDy Co
Acents
J. O. McCurdy & CO
Cincinnati
Addrone
Brothers & CO
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