City and County News Highlights And Local Events
Mr Al Hirt returns from New York and Dr G W Benee builds a brick stable. Smedley becomes County School Superintendent. Langdon visits Vincennes relatives. Florence Dunbar new resident ready for occupancy. City Council oil and water clash adjourns with pay raise accusations and salary cut debate. Train-load from Terre Haute attends McLean Springs. An old man seeks a lost horse. William Matkie to Ewingham for sister’s illness. Mrs Wash visits Greencastle. President Martin’s prayer at M E Church questions New Testament revision. Brazil Enterprise notes Greencastle Eel River Vincennes railroad survey complete. tax elections in Cass Washington Harrison towns projected. Asbury seniors graduate with some diplomas granted early. five students’ milk cow caper interrupted. two expelled, others suspended.
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William Matkie
Etingham
Ill
Gilmore
Wash
Greencastle
Capt
Martin
Keloney
College Avenue M. E. Church
Snider
Brazil Enterprise
Eel River
Vincennes
Poland
Bowling Green
Clay City
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Washington
Harrison
Board of Commissioners
Tex
J. M. Neer
Greencastle to Host Big Fourth of July Display in Western Indiana
The Greencastle celebration for the Fourth of July is shaping up as the finest in Western Indiana with anticipation of a major event. Local officials say the town and community provide a grand display for residents and visitors alike.
Sunday law confusion leads to dismissal in Green Castle
City officers were told to enforce Sunday trading restrictions. A grocery merchant on the Public Square was arrested but no governing ordinance existed, so the case was dismissed for lack of a valid law.
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Miller
Greencastle
Lunar Eclipse Observed Over Greencastle Saturday
The eclipse of the moon by Earth's shadow drew attention in Greencastle as observers watched from late evening into the early hours. Clouds cleared for the main display, revealing a halo around the moon and a copper shaded disc during total obscuration.
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Greencastle
Citizens meet to plan observance of the Fourth
At the Court House on June 11 citizens organized a planning body for July 4. Mayor Miller chaired. J J Smiley led a speakers committee. A large arrangements committee was appointed to set grounds, program, and subcommittees. Revolutionary relics may be placed in a booth run by the arrangements committee.
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Court House
C. C. Matson
Miller
Howard Briggs
Hsq
M. B. Rudisiil
T. M. Bosson
J.J. Smiley
J. J. Smiley
J. W. Cole
J. F. Dernall
C. Matson
W. G. Neil
A. Arnold
E Q
P.A. Arnold
Jonathan Direh
Chas. Keifer
Joan Ti
Minves
M. B. Repist
M. Bossox
Rheumatism Cure Praised by PoliticianJournalist
A Philadelphia Ledger report cites George L. Graham active journalist and politician, formerly with the Philadelphia Sunday Mirror, who used St Jacobs Oil to cure his war era rheumatism. He calls the remedy worth its weight in gold to those afflicted.
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FE. A. Wilson
Penn Street
Williamsburgh
N.Y
John B. Ugden
Cedar St
New York
Philadelphia Ledger
George L. Graham
Philadelphia Sunday Mirror
Local Notes and Social Roundup in Green Castle
Miss Susie Farrow returned from Lawrenceburg last Saturday and Miss Minnie Hoyt from Cincinnati will spend the summer here. Col. C. C. Matson drives a new gentle horse. Bridges and Lockridge have 2300 head of fat cattle for fall market. Mrs. Crosby, 77, visiting Col. John Osborn. The hurdy gurdy entertained on the streets. Miss Blanch Riggs visits before returning to Mt Sterling Ky to resume school. Frank Ragan recovering from arm injury with elbow unusable. Butter joke: barber shop hair shaved. Melbane Springs urged to improve for health and profit. Fourth of July celebrations assured and funded. People in Greencastle entertained. D. Williamson and wife back from Columbia with daughter Ida. Ida Williamson wins Musical Gold Medal. City Council accused of filibuster-like minority rights blocking.
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Susie Farrow
Lawrenceburg
Minnie Hoyt
Cincinnati
Bee
Crosby
Carpentersville
John Osborn
warThe
Blanch Riggs
Mt. Sterling
Payt
MelLean
Greencastle
Real Estate Transfers Across Marion and Washington Townships
A long list of property transfers records numerous deeds and mortgages. Wm Brewer to Elizabeth Hurst 22 acres in Marion township for 75 dollars. Edward O'Brien to James F. O'Brien 24 acres in Washington for 150. sheriff transfers, land in Bainbridge and Greencastle areas, multiple parcels in Madison Cloverdale and O. S. Bainbridge, with prices ranging from 75 to 5800 dollars. Also notices of trusts and life insurance-related conveyance. last line promotes Dr Lindsey's Blood Searcher.
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Elizabeth Hurst
Marion
Edward O’brien
James F. O’brien
Washington Tp
Wm. O'Neal
Jno
O. Lyons
Mt. Meridian
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Alice Gorham
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Pierce
Cooper's Add
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G. C. Bunten
J.K. Langdon
T. J. Bassett
O. P. Greencastle
J.s.smiley
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ER. Greencastle
Etna Life Ins. Co
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A. A. McCoy
Cloverdale
M.D. Bridges
Sarah E. Mulhorn
C. P. Greencastle
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Peter Wells
Madison
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Tl. L. Grider
Fincastle
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Miranda A. Devore
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Geo. W. Wampler
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J. K. Langdon
Lynch
Greencastle
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Amanda
Rightsell
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Burlington route inducements advertised for travelers
Travelers urged to read the Burlington route advertisement in this issue offering special inducements. The notice hints at rail promotions and travel incentives tied to the 4014s service.
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Burlington
Local glimpses of visiting kin and summer plans
Mrs Rountree of Crawfordsville visited relatives this week while Mrs Newnam from Bloomington came to see kin. Miss Clara Newnam of Indianapolis visits Mr I E Crews and family. Locust Street M E Church rededication set for soon. Fireworks display billed for Independence Day. The Greencastle procession, bands, fireworks and speeches are noted along with horse races at Rockville and Asbury Commencement plans. Town notes include printing services and various local notices.
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Indianapolis
I. E. Crews
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