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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
1
The four room house of Newton Wells on the Owen Sigler farm four miles west of Brick Chapel burned Friday morning. Believed caused by a defective flue, the blaze moved quickly with only a chair and a sewing machine saved. Insurance on the structure was insufficient. Mrs. Wells faces heavy losses and long recovery.
After spending the summer with Mrs Henry Bicknell Mrs C P Vaughn and Miss Ora Slingfellow accompanied by Miss Christine Bicknell left Friday. The party will visit relatives and friends in Atlanta and other Georgia cities before continuing to Florida where Miss Bicknell plans to spend the winter.
The Hagenbeck Wallace Circus lost a monkey at Bedford and another at Vincennes. Basil Bell re ceives $2 plus shipping expenses. a $5 charge caused the Bedford return. In Vincennes W A Flint, store head, now holds the monkey after local youths kept it, with Flint seeking guidance on its return and possible compensation.
Mr and Mrs Luther Sackett of Indianapolis are guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Moore. Mr Sackett returns to Indianapolis tomorrow while Mrs Sackett stays longer. Mr Sackett, a former Greencastle boy, is now employed by the Eli Lilly Co in Indianapolis.
A remonstrance against Sa Loons gained 170 signers and carried strong support with twenty one majority votes to ward. The filing reflects organized citizen action and signals imminent local political activity.
In Greencastle Indiana a saloon remonstrance filed Friday night carries 170 names from a ward with 298 voters. The action, filed by J P Allen and T T Moore drys’ attorney, challenges granting liquor licenses and hints at a renewed fight after redistricting and court action.
Carl Andrews an author and DePauw alumnus is guest at Ho tel Severin for Delta Tau Deltas convention in Indianapolis. He for seven years chaired English at the State Normal of North Dakota Valley City and is known as dramatic and exchange editor of the Sentinel. His new theatrical work The Drama Today will be issued by Lippincotts next month and His Majesty the Fool is set for a Philadelphia production this fall. He and Mrs. Andrews will visit Indiana relatives in September.
The Daily Herald announces a rate increase for city subscribers to 10 cents weekly starting the week of October 1, citing higher printing and operating costs after years at 6 cents.
The parcel post regulations now allow mailing packages up to twenty pounds within 150 miles of a post office. Farmers and patrons praise the higher weight limit and reduced first two zone postage, boosting volume at Burleson’s plan and enabling larger egg shipments with similar packing costs.
Dr Sigler identified a dog owned by Jesse McAnelly at the west side restaurant as rabies affected. The animal was euthanized after being discovered in the basement. City authorities warn muzzle rules must be enforced to prevent further bites and hydrophobia incidents.
The September Term of the Circuit Court begins Monday with a heavy docket of damage suits and large claims. On the first day, cases will be set for trial or stricken if settled, and criminal matters appear among the initial docket. The grand jury, likely called by Judge Hughes, may hear several cases including the death of Otto Sandford. Also, Mr. and Mrs. J B Ludlum of Indianapolis will visit Mrs. Anna Southard and family Sunday.
Visited by 200 or more carriers and delegates. Officers include J O Bonebraker president J R Babcock vice president W G Moulton secretary treasurer with executive committee Eugene Turner T R Brown and Perry Higman. Delegates from several towns arrive at the Elks lodge and register for the event.
In a special session this afternoon only one bid was received for three county road projects. W Pickens was sole bidder on Haltom road in Cloverdale and Jefferson townships at 2660 dollars, matching the surveyor’s estimate. The Skelton road in Washington township and the Tincher road in Marion township will be readvertised.
Mrs H W Tingley of Evansville traveling to Crawfordsville to visit before returning home. Claire Bittles, son of Mr and Mrs Racer Bittles, leaves tomorrow for Detroit Mid h to begin travels for a fraternity jewelry firm visiting major colleges and universities.
James B. Curtis of New York was unanimously re elected national president of Delta Tau Delta at the convention in Indianapolis He began his fourth term after six years in office and led a drive to raise member scholarship and cooperate with college authorities Other officers include Henry T Bruck John L Kind and Harry B Hewitt The convention includes chapter reports banquets and a theater party with a grand banquet planned at the German House tonight
Dr. Tillotson of Colle Avenue church preaches Our Debt to Labor at the Airdome tomorrow evening at 7 30 with an invitation to laboring men and their families. Rudyard Kipling’s Sons of Martha will be read in connection with the sermon.
Putnam County officials announce plans to prosecute numerous residents likely to be hauled into court for failing to comply with the dog tax law.
The grand jury next month may investigate unpaid dog taxes as reports from trustees show widespread nonpayment. The law allows prosecution of owners or keepers who fail to pay taxes with possible fines and jail, though prosecutors may charge violators in justice court or circuit court.
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