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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1913
Page
4
James Houck of Washington township reported his barn fire Thursday morning with no warning at 4 oclock. He estimates a total loss of 1800 dollars, with 700 dollars insured, and plans to rebuild a large cement silo after the blaze.
A long list of names and travel plans shows residents and guests visiting Indiana towns including Danville Cloverdale Brazil Indianapolis and Chicago. Several moves trips and meetings are noted along with farm sales and local civic planning including a penal farm site bid.
A. J. Cosner, longtime custodian of the university, has resigned due to ill health after twenty one years of service. The resignation takes effect Monday and was accepted by university authorities. Dr. Towne lauds Cosner as faithful and efficient, noting his deep knowledge of campus buildings.
Miss Alexander of Indianapolis attempted to organize a local Women’s Franchise League among Clas county teachers after a suffrage talk. The meeting saw few attendees and many declined offices, ending with her abandoning the effort and no Votes for Women campaign among the teacherettes.
San Francisco registrar Semansky laments measuring women voters' heights may disrupt polling lists. Assistants report hat removal reluctance and fashion clutter such as rats, puffs, switches, and French heels complicate the process. He distrusts measuring machines and fears style changes will affect registration accuracy.
Daniel Momery, a prosperous Lancaster County farmer, died by his own action hanging in his barn. His body was found after cattle bellowed for feed and his son discovered him from the stable. He had attended special sermons at the Mennonites Church for several nights, with reports suggesting religious fervor affected his mind.
William F. Dillon, 46, was found dead in his hotel room by a light collar incident. A medical examiner stated indigestion caused neck swelling that led to strangulation by the collar.
Wilbur Scrudder, 42, was knocked unconscious by 15000 volts of electricity. He was carried to a physician, remained comatose overnight, then awoke the next morning and returned to work, complaining only of muscle soreness.
Patrick Butler of Leavenworth aged 60 says he deserted from Company E Second Infantry at Chattanooga Tennessee 39 years ago. He surrendered at Fort Leavenworth post guard house. Captain Jd Toftey will verify his claim and if true he will be given a deserter's release allowance of leave.
The Presbyterian Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m with the topic Missionary Essentials Home and Abroad. First Baptist Church under Pastor E G Shouse offers Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning service at 10 30 a m and evening service at 7 30 p m Rev Freeman of Worthington will preach. All are cordially invited.
Demetrius Tillotson serves as pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by Joseph P Allen. Morning service at 10 40 a m on Labor Day theme The Social Conscience. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m at the Airdome On Debt to Labor and How We Shall Pay It presided by Prof Thompson of Pauw Music School with Harry Maxwell singing.
Morning worship at 10:30 features a labor sermon by the pastor with the theme The Church and Laboring Men. Rural route carriers and local laboring men invited to all services from 9:20 a.m. Sunday school to evening worship, with a chorus of men and Epworth League activities.
It shall be the duty of the township assessor to keep a record of all dogs not paid for by owners and report the numbers and types to the township trustee who shall refer the matter to the county prosecuting attorney to bring action before a justice or circuit court. W. L. Denman visits Crawfordsville with family, Leona and Vera Kelley, plans Chicago trip. Mrs Shouse and children also go to Chicago with Rev Shouse for a lake trip. Nine O Clock Tea club urged to beat the post office tomorrow. club members to dine with rural route carriers.
Chooes Bible as subject at Hill Top Bible Institute MOORES HILL Ind Aug 29 President Geore R Grose of DePauw University spoke on The Bible in Modern Life urging focus on interpretation as guidance to counter skepticism Other lecturers included Dr Stansfield J P D John and Dr Ernest Wareing of Cincinnati Local ministers from southern Indiana attended and more are expected for Sabbath Also death of Mrs Rebecca Talley aged 87 at home of her son in law W Harris Crescent Rebekah Lodge meets Monday. Noble Grand Minnie Keifer and Secretary Verna Crawley present.
Wants and offers crowd the page with multiple items including a Majestic steel range a Florence hot blast heater a Buck s hot blast heater folding bed writing desk lounge and two house lots. Also a cottage kitchen bath and seven room bungalow for sale near the university plus a cleaning service wanted and a public sale of livestock on Sept 4 by Albert Eiteljorge.
Mayor John R. Miller appeals to citizens to report men and boys riding bicycles on sidewalks at night without lights, noting state laws and city ordinances. With no police force, he asks residents to name offenders for lawful action. Dated Aug 3, 1930.
Service on the electro interurban lines was normal today with no evidence of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees strike that began Saturday. Through service to Louisville resumed, and eleven striking Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction employees had returned to work while the company refused to reinstate an equal number.
Hiram W. Hughes and Miss C Hensley both of this city were married by Justice E. Brewer in his matrimonial parlors. Both have worked at the Eagle restaurant and will continue there. The bride is the daughter of Robert Hensley of Roane Dale. The couple will reside in a home furnished by the groom.
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