Civic and social notes from Greencastle and Indianapolis
Local and visiting residents appear in Greencastle notes with many trips to Indianapolis for business and social events. Includes nominations for trustee in Russell Township, high school improvements, real estate convention plans in Indianapolis, and a Pocahontas benefit at the Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Burris
L. Airhart
West Walnut Street
Ed Clodfelter
Russell Township
Russellville
Pocahontas
Opera House
George White
Indianapolis
G. L. Newby
Hubert Gwartney
Installation Planned for DePauw Union Organ
Casavant Brothers in South Haven MI to build a new $9100 pipe organ for Meharry hall at DePauw University. Funded by Mrs. B D Caldwell of East Orange NJ, it will feature chimes and harp and require hall modifications for installation in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Casavant Brothers
South Haven
Mich
G. R. Grose
B. D. Caldwell
East Orange
N. J
Meharry Hall
Thomas Bowman
DePauw
University
Bourdon
Pipe Organ Contract for DePauw Awarded to Casavant Brothers
A new pipe organ contract for DePauw University has been let to Casavant Brothers of South Haven Michigan. The instrument is described as one of the finest in this region and represents a substantial improvement for the campus music program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depauw
Casavant Brothers
South Haven
Mich
Marriage Licenses Listed for Indianapolis and Nearby Towns
McKinley G Evans wed Ruth May Ferrand. Ruth Marie Stroube and E Raymond Fry of Indianapolis. Dessie OConnor of Cloverdale and Everett Lawrence of Cloverdale. Florence E McCullough of Reelsville and Prentice D Smith of Voland. Edwin Durham in Indianapolis. Charles Overpeck of Rockville visiting nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley G. Evans
Ruth May Ferrand
Ruth Marie Stroube
Indianapolis
E. Raymond Fry
Dessie O'Connor
Cloverdale
Everett Lawrence
Florence E. McCullough
Reelsville
Prentice D. Smith
Voland
Evans Perrana: McKinley Evans and Ruth Ferrand wed
The marriage of McKinley G. Evans son of C. G. Evans on Bloomington street and Ruth Mae Ferrand of Putnamville took place at the home of Rev. A. M. Hootman this afternoon at 2 o clock with Rev. Hootman officiating. The bride is the daughter of Harvey Ferrand and is a popular young lady of the Putnamville area. They will reside on a Warren township farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley G. Evans
C. G. Evans
Bloomington Street
Ruth Mae Ferrand
Putnamville
A. M. Hootman
Union Meeting Sunday at Locust Street Church
A local union meeting at Locust Street M. E. Church Sunday evening drew interest amid summer church series. Rev. A M Hootmsh of the Christian Church preached on The Constraining Influence of Christ in four parts Fear Admiration Gratitude and Love. Next Sunday's sermon will be at the Christian Church with Rev. Sherrill of Danville preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Street
M. E
A. M. Hootmsh
Christian Church
Sherrill
Danville
Water Rates Raised and Rain Follows
The City Scout notes a rise in water rates and the following day experiences rain. A reader asks about feeling ill with a persistent chilly sensation. advice suggests warmer clothing or staying near a heat source.
Cow Girl Carrie at Town Hall Tonight in Two Parts
Our theatrical section notes a performance of Cow girl Carrie staged at Town Hall in two parts This item also jokes about pay for running the column and mentions midweek timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Carrie
Cigar Named During Foreign Battle Talk Causes Concern
A brief note discusses a man suggesting a cigar name tied to a foreign battle. The remark raises anxieties about connotations and potential offense amid international tensions.
Democrats Plan Opening Campaign in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis the Democrats prepare for a September campaign kickoff with a keynote slated for the week of September 14. Chairman Korbly delays due to Congress while Republicans weigh speeches from Borah and others as they cope with limited speaker pools amid war news.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Progressive State Committees
Korbly
Democratic State Committee
Congress
Senator Borah
Maho
Progressive Party
James E. Watson
James E. Hemenway
Chas. W. Fairbanks
Watson
Hemenway
Fairbanks
Republican Party
Republican Committee
Indiana
Democratic Party
Democrats See Wilson Policy Boost. Indiana Favored
Democratic leaders in Indiana report Wilson era policy toward Mexico compared favorably to European war rulers, boosting party popularity. They note rising farm prices and improving business, while federal checks on food price increases aim to protect consumers. Chairman Korbly predicts a large Democratic victory in November. Walden reunion set for Sept 6 1914 at Stop 38 interurban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mexico
Europe
Indiana
Taft
Democratic Party
Korbly
Prail to be Sent to State Prison in Coming Days
Charles Trail of south Greencastle faces transfer to the Michigan City State Prison for a 1 to 8 year sentence after pleading guilty to thefts and admitting providing liquor to a minor. He will be taken when Judge Hughes issues the order, with the liquor charge dropped. In a separate item, a tribute booklet for the late Bishop Thomas Bowman is presented to President Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Marshall
Crawfordsville
Perry McCain
DePauw
Ben Davis
Greenwood High School
Ladies' Union
Hootman
Pyustyy Sale
Nquuer
Emma Jeffras
Forest
Indianapolis
C. W. Jeffras
East Olive Ireet
W. ©. Barr
Pauline
Lucile
Muncie
Hartford City
Burton A. Knight
Charley Siddons
North College Avenue
Knight
Manuel
Thomas Bayne
Louisana
Frmer
Louisiana
Wisconsin
Mr. Bayne
Prail
Pew
Charles Trail
South Greencastle
Istill
Michigan City
Wison
Hughes
Putnam
Judge Hughes
Trail
Willie Jones
State Fair Special to Indianapolis Train Schedule
State Fair Special to Indianapolis leaves Greencastle at 7 31 a m September 9th and 10th over the Pennsylvania lines returning from Indianapolis at 7 00 p m The city council will meet in regular session at the council chamber in the fire department this evening at 7 30 o clock See the good specialties at the Pocahontas Benefit at the Opera House Thursday night ady.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
The
Indians Real Estate Association
Hoosterdam
L. Airhart
Dennison
Greencastle
Putnam County
Opera House
Pocohontas Lodge
Pennsylvania
Ady
Disease Prevention Day Urges Statewide Health Focus
Governor Ralston calls on residents to give special attention to citizen health as diseases cause more deaths than war. The appeal highlights public health vigilance and preventative measures across the state.
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Ralston
Disease Prevention Day Proclaimed by Indiana Governor
Governor Samuel M. Ralston designates October 2 1914 as Disease Prevention Day to urge public health action in Indiana. He cites preventable diseases causing loss of life and money and calls on schools, municipalities, and organizations to emphasize sanitation and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Ralston
Indiana
Seneca
Commonwealth
Straughn
Vaughn
Gladstone
Nathan Strous
New York
Jay
Redfield
Wilson
United States
State Board of Health
Sarmye M Ralston
Samuel M. Ralston
Lew G. Ellingham
Canaan Picnic Draws Large Crowd On Weekend
A large crowd attended the annual Canaan picnic held on Saturday. Prof. Ogg of Greencastle gave morning and afternoon addresses that were well received. Music by Canaan youths accompanied the day, and Miss Bonnie Miller of Greencastle performed readings and impersonations in the evening. The event was pronounced a great success by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Ogg
Greencastle
Bonnie Miller
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L. G. Eckhart
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Harry Maxwell
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Shelbyville
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Miss Thin
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