Greencastle News Roundup Carries Local Gossip
Local items report mischief by thieves in Greencastle, visits from residents of Terre Haute and Indianapolis, and a diphtheria outbreak ended. Mentions include births, marriages, court cases, a fire loss near Vandalia depot, a lecture at Meharry Hall, and a rally featuring Captain Smiley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Isaacs
Osborn
George Campbell
Vandalia Depot
Hamilton
Calvary
Asbury
Wheeler
Fort Keogh
Montana
Gar Cole
Linus D. Gleason
Mary F. Richardson
John W. Hinkle
Eliza A. Roach
John W. Partlow
Annie M. Clark
James F. O’brien
Lizzie Cline
Dr. Fowler
Meharry Hall
Accident injures Joel McGrew in fall from house roof
Thursday morning a serious accident struck Joel McGrew while building a house for Joseph Cooper on South Indiana street. He slipped from the roof, landed on boards, and a joist struck him, causing a compound comminuted fracture of the ankle. Dr. Ellis attended him, and recovery is hoped for as speedy and permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel McGrew
Joseph Cooper
Indiana Street
Ellis
Died of diphtheria Willie and Jennie Matthews
Died of diphtheria Willie on the 8th aged two years and three months and Jennie on the 14th aged five years. They were the only children of James E Matthews and Maggie A Matthews. The household mourns the loss as a desolate home without a mother and the prattle of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Jennie
James
Maggie A. Matthews
Miss Perry Teaches Alone as Patrons Refuse School
The Cloverdale Courier reports Miss Perry of Putnamville employed by Warren township to teach in a district north of Cloverdale. Patrons refuse to send children, yet she attends daily and sits alone in the room until dismissal, drawing pay while remaining unable to be discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale
Court House
Prof. Mansfield
Greencastle
G. W. Benee
C. Cline
P.S. Baker
Reopening Exercises Honor West College Purposes
Monday morning ceremonies in the remodeled West College assembly room celebrated its reoccupation for school use. Dr. Wiley led scripture and prayer, Dr. Martin gave a history and future hopes for Asbury, and Prof Post outlined the role of preparatory schools in higher education. The program included music, alumni remarks, and a note on campus needs. A death notice for Melvin H. Elliott, eight years old, appears at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West College
Jesus
Wiley
Martin
Asbury
Post
Mies Susie Kelley
Cot. Matson
Greencastle
J. B. Johnson
DeMotte
East College
Brattin's Jewelry Noted for Quality in Green Castle
In Greencastle Brattin is praised for knowledge and business focus. He has expanded with a new silver plated line and recent jewelry novelties, shipping to Black Hill Colorado and Jerneyville Ills. Local testimonials cite reliability and large, stylish stock.
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Greencastle
Brattin
Black Hill
Colorado
Jerneyville
Ills
L.B. Praner
Lay County
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Putnamville
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Our City
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