Local notices and society items from Greencastle
Local items list residents visiting relatives in Brazil Chicago and Vincennes and guests from Cloverdale and Indianapolis Judge Turman to Brazil on Monday for court. School program at College Avenue M E Church ends with candy and speeches. Selena Fetter in The Wife at Opera House. Cunningham guardian appointed. district Sunday School convention fares. spring cleanup urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ames
Vincennes
gerJudge Turman
Brazil
Sedgewick
Riley Brown
Limedale
Gar Greencastle
Irish Land League
Pulliam
Missouri
J. E. Earp
W. J. Cunningham
Benjamin Cunningham
Detrick
Lizzie Brattin
I Ngianapolis
J. D. Billman
Cloverdale O. P
Cincinnati
College Avenue M. E. Church
Alpheus Morris
Fillmore
Jerome Smith
Danville
Opera House
Selena Fetter
Robert Jordan
Brandon
Coatesville
Readers urged to send neighborhood correspondence for publication
The column explains that Tax Stan does not endorse correspondent opinions, but provides space for neighbors to share thoughts. Readers are encouraged to send news from their area to be printed for public learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Stan
Tux Stan
Madison Township Weather Delays Farm Work and Repairs
Reports from Madison Township note poor road conditions and excessive rain hindering spring tasks. Farmers plan sowing clover seed while sugar production continues. local business prospects include a new blacksmith shop in Greencastle by Richard Houck and Wm Davis. Wheat prospects are down as winter kill affected crops. Henry McCray visited relatives recently as the community prepares recitations for an Ith programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCray
Richard Houck
Wm. Davis
Greencastle
Ith
North End Whimsy and Local Happenings Chronicle
Oddities fill the column as musical cats serenade the block and neighbors reward the performer with household goods. Mentions include gatekeepers, bread routes, resignations, visits from Indianapolis and Lafayette, picnics, hunts, and a humming woolen factory rekindling local industry.
Putnamville Notes and Local Happenings
Putnamville reports from last Saturday include Berry King visiting, maple molasses ripening with harvests rising, George Hurst moving to a farm, Dock measuring dry goods for R J Bowen, Billy Pattison losing a mule, James Lee noting business improving, Andrew King to become a citizen, James Mangua and son opening a marble tombstone factory, and nearby corner shops housing a doctor, undertaker, and tombstone quarry. Also mentioned are a breach of promise misreport, William Hamaker taking up wagon making, Rt H Bowen’s store improvements, William Stokes recovering, and Rev Woods continuing protracted meetings at the M E Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berry King
Westland
George Hurst
R. J Bowen
Billy Pattison
Jas. Lee
Andrew King
James Mangua and Son
Indianapolis Sentinel
Wm. Hamaker
H. Bowen
Wm. Stokes
Woods
M. KE
Connien
Vivalia Whispers Of Sugar Time And Local Happenings
Dull business aside from horse trading in Vivalia. Mr. Pike’s school closed on Saturday. Numerous visitors attended a dinner considered good. James H. Combs won gold for writing improvement. Christopher Knauer remains convalescent. Wheat looks poor locally. Irwin not teaching at No 1. district hires him for winter. Brattain’s child is gravely ill. Thomas Graffel’s five year old son died after a boiling tub accident. Irvin Pulliam sold store to Brattain & Son. Miss Lou Sanford visiting relatives at Mansfield. George Irwin plans to move to Latham for spring fever Tennessee fever. Boot mending active. John Siddons busy blacksmithing. Ike Brattain troubled by the death of his dog. Wonder if Wm. Dills will buy another pacing sorrel mare. Protracted meeting begins at Poplar Ridge on the 16th, Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike
James H. Combs
Mr. Pike
Christopher Knauer
C. M. Irwin
Lf Brattain
Thomas Graffel
Irvin Pulliam
Brattain & Son
Lou Sanford
Mansfield
George Irwin
L’atham
Garret
John Siddons
Ike Brattain
Wm. Dills
Poplar Ridge
Logan
Hathaway's Mills News Notes and Local Changes
Farmers report a good run of maple sap last week. John Becklehimer builds a house in Roachdale and plans to move soon. Thomas and Elijah Sutherlin divide their partnership farm. John Brennan and Houston Lewis have left. Heber Johnson stayed last Sunday and left Monday. Some citizens discuss moving mail from Morton to Russellville. election results show 65 ballots at south Russellville and 149 in November. Local board members and inspectors listed. Misses Lou and Belle Scott visited. Many residents unaware of Monday election. Sugar-making is in full swing. trades and sales fill the week. Several farm transfers: Wm Stultz trades for a store. Sam Darnall sells farm to R. L. Bridges. J. Jordan Grider and J. Fanca involved in farm dealings. Wheat prospects strong. fruits largely killed. School flourishing. Pears and peaches harmed. Opera House to host event next Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Becklehimer
Roachdale
Thomas
Elijah Sutherlin
John Brennan
Houston Lewis
Heber Johnson
Morton
Russellville
Lorillard’s Tobacco
Pleasant McGaughey
J. W. Gardner
W. M. Sutherlin
H. R. Kendal
Thomas Sutherlin
Lou
Belle Scott
Penber
America
Wm Stultz
Prather
Sam. Darnall
R. L. Bridges
Jordan Grider
J. ‘I’. Flanca
John Miller
Thomas Grider
Latty McGaughey
J. I. Fosher
Carpentersville
Thomas Young
Workman
Greencastle
A. H. Pickel
Frank Epperson
Tus Srax
Family Reunion At McCray Home Draws Big Turnout
Henry McCray of Kentucky and Ed McCray of Missouri visited relatives in the neighborhood. On Friday March Lith their brothers sisters and many friends gathered at the old home for a day of enjoyment with thirty seven present. A bountiful dinner followed with nine McCray children and twelve grandchildren. The group departed at 2 30 in high spirits, ready to face tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McCray
Kentucky
Ed, McCray
Willis
Charley
Mr. McCray
Hamry
Belle Union and Jefferson Township Notices
Community notes from Belle Union and Jefferson township mention court at Belle Union last Saturday. construction planned by John Vermilion in Jefferson township. carpentry by Tom O Daniel a of Cloverdale. Local dog bite incident, church services, school term ends at Mt Meridian, and mixed agricultural outlook with wheat crop prospects. Maple molasses $1 a gallon. Bart Wells seeks a cage but bird escape persists. School exhibit at Allee schoolhouse with Miss Kelley manager. Mt Meridian saddle and harness maker sought. Mrs. James H. Hurst recovering from scarlet fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Black
Danville
Ind
Sistine
Belle Union
John Vermilion
Jefferson Township
Tom O'Daniela
Cloverdale
Fandy Garner
Mt. Meridian
James Raines
Paris
New Providence Church
Eli Beaman
Mill Creek Church
E. M. Denny
Denny
Bart
Wells
Allee
Raccoon area notes farm life and local people
Owen Donnahue sold his Raccoon land to Charley Coshaw as a saw mill drives big work. Marion township reports scarlet fever and maple syrup activity while farmers plan corn and wheat crops. Jolene Christy moves to a new home, dances by W Hubbard and W Newnam noted, and J P Cox seeks to move to Coatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Donnahue
Charley Coshaw
Barton Grider
Matthew James
Raccoon
H. C. Lucas
Thomas Owens
Mares— Camp
Jolene John Christy
Dan
Hubbard
Brazil
Frank Montlett
No 1
Hitler Sherrill
Bethel
Millard Mason
Frank Johnson
W. Dubbard
Newnam
John Billroy
J. H. Shields
J. P. Cox
Coatesville
Zim Syovse
Limedatic School Report for March 3
Month ending March 3 highlights first grade Lena Bodemer 98 and Sallie Bodemer 97. Second grade Mattie Steeg 96 and Mollie Ellis 95. Third grade Joe Allen 94 and Alvah Hillis 92. Fourth grade Lucy Showalter 98 Isola Brown 94 and W Bosson noted. Boys Robber Boots $2. On eff Allison's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Bodemer
Sallie Bodemer
Mattie Steeg
Mollie Ellis
Joe Allen
Alvah Hillis
Lucy Showalter
Isola Brown
W. Bosson
Asbury Notes Reflect Local Happenings and Notable Visits
Jerome Allen donates a lamp and post for the college entrance while Ex-Senator Ragan visits. The Asbury branch state contest looms Monday night as mumps sweep the student body. Ed Smith sick. Sophomores spared so far. Mozart Club to provide music for the Sophomore performance. Librarian needs and library moves to West Hall discussed. Seniors enjoy a social at Dr Ridpath’s residence. Cain, Clark, and others report sickness and travel. The town notes include births, deaths, court actions, and a street assessment ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan
Asbury
State Association
Ed. Smith
Mozart Club
West Hall
Ridpath
W. I. Taylor
John Poucher
Clark
Cuticura Remedies Touted for Skin and Blood Humors Cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura remedies including Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Medicinal Jelly as cures for itching, scaly, and scrofulous humors, eczema and salt rheum. Testimonials claim rapid, permanent relief after physician failure, with prices and mail order details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeks & Potter
Washington Street
Boston
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Eure
Jones’ Drug Store
Sar G. W. Corwin
New York
Per Leslie Justin
When
Gar Gilbert H. Brown
Chicago
James Daggy
Emma Brattin
Par Black & Brother
Tennant
Garider A. J. Frank
Gosport
Neff & Allison's
Neff & Allison’s
Wuhildren
Neff & Allison
IF. L. Moore
Madison Township
North Greencastle
Leison
Patrick Sage
Amelia Noe
St. L
George
Ton
Mike Finton
Miss Bettis
Putnamville
Jackson Street
Julia Snyder
North End
Reverdy Hammond
Daggy
Reverdy
Star Office
Chas, McKee and Family
Indianapolis
James Sage
Lafayette
Journal
Patrick O'Neal
North Salem
Glidewell
Dan Cahill
Indianapolistos
Rose Kegan
Carbon
Stephen Crank
Smithers
James Moxley
Wm. Farguson
Lizzie Murphy
Crawfordsville
Addison Daggy
Vivalia
Hathaway's Mills
Mr. Meridiah and
Ater
Marion Township
Limedatic School Report
Eff & Allison's
Asbury Notes
Jerome Allen
Lena
Dudley Vinzant
Rockville
Milligan
I. N. Stokes
Godfrey
Illinois
B . Bruner
Terre Haute
Lewis Thomas
Cutburth
Fern Staten
F. Braner
Marion Wright
Elder Williams
Union Chapel
L. W
Willie
Susan Cahill
O. P. Badger
Madison
Zona Y. Seer
Madison To
Wilbur I
Alfred
Alice Carmichael
Putnam Circuit Court
Amos Wells
James M. Steele
Adm
Hkk Anderson
Asbury Crawley
Pl'ff
Frank Riley
Ash- Durham Street
Uticura
F.H. Drake
Harper and Brothers
Detroit
Mich
Will McDonald
Dearborn Street
Chica
Hopeen
Geo. W. Brown
Marshall Street
Providence
A. Steele
Ill
Sanford
Catarre
Bawnronn
Saxyosp
Weeks
Potter
Med Bitters
Matt Bitters Company
Bostox
Mass
Tom. Abrams
Haseen
Glass & Queensware
Public Square
I. Hawkins
Indiana
Tom Abrams
Fitty Mead
Homas Vermilion
W. W. Allen
Sus
Sedgwicks
Lawn & Drivegates
Druley
J. W. Christie
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