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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1914
Page
1
City Council approved the plans and specifications for the improvement of College Avenue from Washington Street to Berry Street drawn by City Engineer A A Lane. The council refused the construction of sidewalks on the east side of the street.
The Greencastle city council approved plans by City Engineer A A Lane to upgrade College avenue from Washington to Berry with cement sidewalks and gutters but rejected cement walks on the east side between Parke and Berry streets. The project cost is estimated at 10888.71, subject to change.
The city rejects the claim for work done and the Indianapolis Blue Print & Supply bill of 1.72 is filed with the city clerk. J G Campbell gets a permit to build a cement sidewalk at Seminary street and Spring avenue with grade by City Engineer A A Lane. A B Hanna granted permit to build a coal shed behind H S Werneke's building. The claim ordinance lists salaries for Fire, Streets, Police and miscellaneous items, plus city engineer and drug purchases.
Local residents advocate for a state militia formation led by Grencastle figures. A petition at the courthouse nears completion as organizers push plans and rally support.
More than fifty residents gathered at the Greencastle courthouse to back a petition for a new state militia post. Fifty four signatures are collected toward the minimum, with many signers named including Dane M. Chittenden, Denver Huestis, Leslie Vandament, and C. F. Donnahue. If approved, the Adjutant General will receive the petition and physicals will determine eligibility for enrollment. Pearl O hair visited Indianapolis during the day.
Floris Mccammack of near Belle Union staged a wild scene on downtown streets late Tuesday afternoon threatening to kill, then drove the auto into a building front. The incident cost the farmer involved $65.
Floris McCammack of near Belle Union faced three affidavits for intoxication assault and driving while intoxicated after a late Tuesday afternoon spree. He pleaded guilty, paying fines totaling 65 dollars plus costs, and was jailed after resisting arrest. The incident involved a hazardous tour through Greencastle ending in a collision near the American Express building.
A special interurban car carrying Governor Ralston, State Auditor O'Brien, Treasurer Vollmer, Senator Shively, Senator Kern, Thomas Taggart and other politicians passed through today toward Terre Haute for the funeral of John F E Lamb, Democratic leader who died Sunday. The inspection car was owned by the Terre Haute, Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company officials.
Miss Alma Gobin’s kitchen shower honored by Miss Josephine Allen at Taylor avenue. The engagement to Jacob Bintz of Waterloo is announced and wedding planned at the Gobin home on September 2. Eighteen guests attended with market basket gifts and verse cards read by Mrs. F. Doll.
Otis E. Gulley of Danville Indiana Progressive candidate for Congress 14th district was the main speaker at the Bull Moose meeting held at the Fashion Clothing store headquarters Tuesday afternoon. Other speakers included A S Young candidate for Putnam County representative and E H Lewis of Indianapolis candidate for clerk of the Supreme Court. Speakers announced further Progressive gatherings at Brick Chapel next Monday evening and at Fincastle on September 5.
Greencastle city council will award the sewer system contract at a special meeting in the council chamber. Eight bids are expected for an estimated $80 000 project from firms in Pittsburg Louisville Terre Haute Bloomington Crawfordsville Lebanon Bedford and others. The meeting starts at 7 o clock. Elder C L Airhart attends Old Baptist Association gathering at Thomas Grove northwest of the city and will preach there multiple days this week.
State Board of Finance met in Indianapolis and designated Central National Bank of this town as the depositary for all State Penal Farm funds.
Lot No 4 offers soft cuff shirts priced at $1.50 each. Lot No 5 lists soft collars at $1.00 each.
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