Funeral of Mrs James P Naylor
Services were held at the Emily residence on East Seminary Street at 2 30 this afternoon. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1912
Page
1
Services were held at the Emily residence on East Seminary Street at 2 30 this afternoon. Burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Naylor died Friday night and funeral services were held at her East Seminary Street residence at 2 30 PM. Rev B Beck of Locust Street Church officiated with Dr H A Gobin assisting. A brief life sketch was read by J Gobin as mourners filled the gathering. The cortege proceeded to Forest Hill Cemetery for a graveside service. Pallbearers included Professors H J Banks N W Barnes Dr W I Wahlen R W Shafer Professor H Longdon and Racer Bittles. Floral tributes expressed community affection.
Four boys aged 16 to 20 may win Purdue University Agriculture scholarships at the Indiana State Fair dairy and grain judging contest. Prizes include 100, 75, 50, 25 dollars plus a silver cup for top dairy judging. Details from Secretary Chas Downing. contest held Sept 3 at 8 a.m. in the Coliseum.
A Friday night school of instruction at Democratic headquarters in the Grand Opera House block drew precinct committeemen and local leaders. James L. Randel and Donn M. Roberts led discussions on registration law and rallying voters for the three day session September 6 7 and 9. Additional remarks from C A Kuttman Mark Lyday and others accompanied a plan to organize every precinct with an executive committee to boost Democratic turnout.
Greencastle and nearby areas were hit by a severe thunder and lightning storm. Traffic on the interurban was delayed for a time as showers dropped more than a quarter inch in about ten minutes. The day peaked at 95 degrees at noon before the storm, which lasted about an hour and then cleared.
Voters can again qualify for Citizens as registration opens September 6. Officials say the full registration will not be as costly as during the May session.
The September registration set for Friday September 6 aims to avoid May election confusion. The county auditor leads preparations while commissioners pick polling places and appoint inspectors and clerks. Those not registering in May must register in September or October, with moved residents showing May residence and certified copies. Books stay in auditor’s custody, public access is required, and September costs are expected to be lower as about half the vote is registered now.
The Farmers' Picnic at Haze letts Grove Thursday will feature a merry go round side shows lunch counters and other attractions. Congressman Ralph W. Moss and Felix Blanken baker will give addresses and an Indianapolis woman will discuss housekeeping topics. The organizing committee expects the event to be the county's greatest ever.
Thomas Gibbs aged seventy three died at his Illinois street home about nine o clock Sunday night after a long illness. The funeral service is planned for Wednesday morning with time and place to be announced. He is survived by a widow.
Lieut Col C C Matson of Green Castle is expected to attend the Sixth Indiana Cavalry reunion at Memorial Hall in Terre Haute on Wednesday and Thursday. He likely will join the first day sessions. Widows wives and daughters of regiment members will attend the sessions. The reunion is anticipated to be one of the association’s most successful.
Heads of committees convene with R A Ogg at 7:30 Monday August 20 at his home to finalize arrangements for the forthcoming Farmers Picnic set for Thursday.
The Wilson and Marshall club schedules its second meeting this evening at 7 30 in the courthouse assembly room. Democrats and supporters of Wilson and Marshall are urged to attend this year’s gathering.
Rev. G. H. L. Beeman preached at the Airdome, urging that excuses block acceptance of Christ. He outlined seven excuses, from shame to delaying conversion, stressing faith in God and the immediacy of salvation. Five pastors participated and a solo by Chas MeGregor closed the service.
More than 1,600 people attended the tent meeting at Prospect and Nelson streets where about fifteen South state churches conduct union revival services. Rev. Henry Ostrom of Greencastle spoke on Religious Prejudices urging people to shed old beliefs and view religion in a broader perspective as he concludes several weeks of services and continues for another week.
William M. Smith, son of Rev. L. B. Smith, is named principal of Lafayette High School. The announcement highlights his new role and ties to the community.
Lafayette Aug 19. The West Side high school trustees selected William Merrill Smith as principal after reviewing 25 applications. Smith last year led Crookston Minnesota high schools to a state football and basketball championship and is related to local residents. He will be notified by telegraph and expected to report for the new school opening September 9.
The piece argues Theodore Roosevelt has long been tied to the Republican Party yet leaves it now as the party remains corrupt but more responsive to public opinion. It cites Roosevelts earlier endorsements of party figures and offices from 1882 to 1898 as evidence of his complex associations.
The text argues that Theodore Roosevelt sought nominations across multiple years and roles, accusing the Republican party of corruption and failure to nominate him. It contends a new party is needed to replace a rejected Roosevelting. The World’s comment is cited as clear proof of the crime of iniquity.
A deformed pig at R E Koslauser's drug store on Green Street drew speculation. The animal, brought by Pat Lane from a Lane family litter, resembles an elephant with a large body and blue eyes, has a two inch trunk like proboscis, and died within minutes.
Edward Scott of Harrisburg Illinois died of diabetes Friday night August 9 1912 after a period of illness. Born August 18 1867 at Portland Mills he married Lena Leota Mullikan March 8 1894. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Freeze and burial followed at the local cemetery with the Masonic lodge in charge.
Harry Wells has returned from several days visit in College Corner Ohio. His mother Mrs Lee Wells who is also visiting in College Corner will return to Greencastle the latter part of the week.
Hershal Foster of Clover Dale suffered a broken left shoulder blade and a dislocated arm after a vehicle rolled over and became trapped under the wreck.
In Cloverdale, Herschal Foster and his daughter Florence were injured when a car flipped after passing wagons on the National road near Bloomington pike. Foster suffered a dislocated left arm and a broken shoulder blade. Florence cut arm. Son Gaylord unharmed. companion Fred Wingert unhurt. The party was brought to Cloverdale for treatment. both are recovering.
Brazil correspondent reports G S Payne and William Leavitt threaten to abandon the Bull Moose party if a county ticket is named. Payne allegedly voted thirteen proxies for his brother Albert Payne in recent Republican conventions and asserts a new party stance in the county.
The Kansas City Journal quotes Governor Wilson calling the tariff a bulwark that has become a dam. The article questions whether the word nuisance should be inserted to reflect criticism of tariff policy.
Amusement for all ages fills the church lawn as stalls games and treats promise a lively evening. Organizers welcome parishioners and visitors to enjoy a neighborhood event under clear skies.
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