Local News Tidbits From Vigo County Elections and Fire Drill
Mrs. W D Allen has been suffering rheumatism. Will Howe went to Indianapolis Wednesday for unspecified reasons. A false fire alarm Thursday quickened the fire department response. Gapason Allen, formerly of Bainbridge, was elected School Superintendent of Vigo County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Howe
Indianapolis
John Buffington
Peoria
Ill
Alda Fry
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
S. Hawkins
Mary Applegate
L. A Stockwell
Belle Ireland
pJohn Cawley
Minnie Cox
Vincinnes
Lula Cooper
Charley Jones
Gep
John Lundy
Gap
Court House
J. W. Cockerly
Gery
Roberts Chapel
Miss Kidder
Bainbridge
Greencastle
Gapason Allen
Vigo County
Greencastle News Roundup Highlights Local Events
Greencastle hosts Wm. Th. Symthe visit and Cordrey guest from Aurora Indiana. Mrs Blake suffers paralysis while local church repairs continue. Parke County S S Convention address and local church activities noted. New baby at W.W. Jones home and local marriages licensed. Catholic Church addition contract awarded. local preachers announce services. Several residents travel, shifts in leadership, and a prison term for two men. School closing exams praised. charity and social events listed. Local printing services offered. Blue Ribbon Hall officers elected. Tragedy near Morea claims Marion Black. Local shops advertise boot and shoe sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
garMrs. Cordrey
Aurora
Indiana
Greencastle
H.H. Matthias
Capt. Blake
The
Christian Church
F.C. Iglehart
Parke County
S. 8
W.W. Jones
Theo.p. Rockafellow
gepThe Sunday School of
Brown’s Hall
Ge Messrs. Davis and
Mueller
Unruly scene at Opera House ends with mayor over bill dispute
A dispute between Dott Ricketts and three Forbes Dramatic Co. members led to an assault charge and a confrontation with the mayor after Tuesday night’s performance. In a separate note a thunderstorm damaged Mr. John Rock’s residence and shocked Mrs. Scott nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beas
Dott Ricketts
Forbes’ Dramatic Co
Opera House
Ricketts
John Rockaway
Scott
Female College of Indiana
Brown's Hall
Fisk
Matrimony fees rise as law links value to marriage
A historical notice notes that under an old fee bill a writ for a woman or two licenses cost 175, but the new law raises the price to 2. The piece quips that higher prices reflect growing value and market dynamics in matrimony. It also reports on a Children’s Day service at Roberts Chapel with notes on speakers and songs. Later, a robbery case near Jefferson Township ends with the capture of Turner after a daylight escape, with Greenberg Thompson also involved and a wagon load of goods recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantua
Greencastle
District Medical Society of Western
H. J. Rice
Ackville
Ind
L. M. Hanna
Gay
The
Boonville Enquirer
Martin
Roberts Chapel
I. W. Joyce
Jimmie Nelson
Addie Hibben
May Richards
Willie Neff
Retta Farmer
Lewman
Jefferson Township
Clinton Falls
Sutherlin
Wm. Turner
Greenberg Thompson
Crawfordsville
Stone
Turner
Samuel Darnall
Circuit Court
Putnam County
Indiana
Moore Bros., Attys
Township Fifteen
Bainbridge
Corwin
M.L. Darnall
Wm. Bridges
Moore Bros
Local Concert Delights At Locust Street Church
A Wednesday night audience enjoyed a varied program of readings songs and duets at Locust Street M E Church. Performers included Noble Revenge Grandfather's Ticket Fuss in the Choir Moonlight on the Rhine and Thoughts in Church among others with guest Jessie Cowgill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Street M. E
Virginia RoseBud
Walter Neff
Asa Iglehart
Charlie Moore
Frank Neff
Mrs. Iglehart
C.B. Ketcham
H. C. Cuppinger
Pearlie
Pearlie Hays
Messrs Kecham
F.C. Iglehart
Libbie Price
Minnie Langdon
Bettie Moore
C. B. Ketchem
Ben Hazzardy
Jessie Cowgill
Call John
Local ads parade in Greencastle Indiana storefronts
A flood of short notices advertises Boots Shoes Hats and furniture at Kimble and Boswell in Greencastle. Other items include millinery at Mrs Tbhwing's and dressmaking by Mrs Claspill and Miss Grissom. The page also promotes lighting rods Gardner Langdon Book Store farm land near Greencastle and sewing machines at J Hills plus Burnett shoes and plow hoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbhwing
Emporium of Fashion
East Washington Street
Greencastle
Ind
J. L. Claspill
Miss Grissom
Miss Shultz
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PES &Co
Tan Sha
Ares
Foamine
Qeawine Spawrity
Jones’ Drug Store
N.Y
John W. Earp
Br. Lous Vaxpalm
Terre Havre
Ratlroev
Bam’l
Louisvittz
New Albax RaiLroad
Marth
Greencastle Accom
Arrivil
Rwood, Agt
Curcaco
Charley Talburt
Chicago
Gax
W. D. Allen
Darnall
Sullivan
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Far
Wm. TH. Symthe
G. M.thompson
Fincastle
Chapin, Matson, and Hays
John Robinson
Charles McDaniels
garThe
Brick Chapel
Locust St
Joseph Woods
Uast
Mary E. Dobell
Georgia Dobell
Lawrenceburg
J.T Dobell
San Don Bowles
Charley Eckels
Peg Boonville Enquirer
Anna Martin
Boonville
J.w.martin
Sam Licut
Jesse M. Lee
9Th Infantry
Fort McKinney
Slack Hills
Indianapolis Journal
Indiana Avenue
Tue Stan
Blue Ribbon Hall
Leon Graves
Chas. Graham
Wm. Daggy
Marion Black
Elder Black
Illinois Midland Railroad
Morea
Christie's
Henry Sutherlin
Groveland
J.H. Luse
W. W. Rigdon
H. Collings
Col. Mahan
John Rutney
Amanda M. Connett
David Quick
Elizabeth Murphy
Archibald Collins
Elenora Gaines
Fred M. Joy
Lizzie Brown
Edward B. Walker
Minnie Burnett
Ransom U. Steele
Mary E. Nelson
O. P. Badger
Manhattan
Muscatine
Iowa
Ottumwa
Shipley's
Badelaugh
Jackson and
Poplar
Ida Andrus
Ida Allen
Frank Walker
George Switzer
Miss Andrus
Miss Allen
Joyce
Anderson
W. P. Ransford
Mary Engle
Will Bowen
Bell Daugherty
Paris
Dudley
Iil
Belle Daugherty
W.S. Marshall
Fulton, Mo
H. Marshall
George Marshall
W. F. McWhirtier
J. H. Paris
Frankfort
W.P. Ransford
Andrus
Susie Parker
Willis D
E. Marquis
Wm. Callendar
J. McConnell
Charley Burnett
Charley White
Beta Theta Pi Boys
Coffin
Pontius
T.h.boswell& CO
No. 10
Kimble’s
Cahan Maloney
Bridget Murphy
Monroeville
Crane
Maloney
Worcester
Mass
Walker-Burnett
Burk
Philadelphia
Eastern Star
Will Burk
Pendergast Bros
Langdon
Joseph Henry
Smithsonian Institute
Cole Brothers
Franklin
J.S. Bachelder
Alexis
Burnett's
J. F. Hills Sewing Machine Parlor
London
Burnett’s
Jas. Daggy’s
Jas Daggy’s
C. W. Landes & CO
Monroe Township
Rachael Quinn
James E. Quinn
Russell Township
David Tague
Warren Co
Calvin Wood
Murray Hill Pub
28Th Street
B. F. Hays & CO
Bloomington Street
Anid Biel Scratk
Sala
Moses T. Lewman
P. C. Jane
New York
Meat Market
Elliott & Triplett
Real
Mc. Allister
Hall & Buck EM
Greenwich Street
Newick
Eorge Fzeicknell
WA Gon
Deere & Co
Molino, Ill
Excelsior Reaper and Mower
Gee
Indiana and
Columbia Streets
Wall Paper
Mulholn & Hanna
AMN
Putnam
Watl Paper
Lowe
Allen’s Drug Store
Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Carter Little Iver Pills
Carter
Erie
Bria
Greencastle Foundry
Culver
South Depot
Enip
Eas
Pennsylvania
Allen's Drag Shore
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