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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1913
Page
1
Democrats of the Fifth Congressional District plan to elect a chairman for the next two years at the district convention on December 29. Delegates to the national convention will be chosen on December 26 or 27.
At the Democratic State Committee meeting in Indianapolis on Tuesday, district conventions were set for December 29 to elect a district chairman. Newly elected state committeemen meet January 8 to organize. District chairmen are to convene county chairs to schedule delegate conventions and decide dates for district conventions. The Fifth District chairs are James L. Randel, the incumbent, and Don Roberts, Terre Haute mayor-elect, both seeking the post.
The Indiana Democrats intend to reelect state committeemen on off years. A meeting of county chairmen will be called soon to decide the convention type and location. District chairs favor Greencastle for the district meeting, but a local option election on the same day could alter plans.
John Thomas Higgins of Jackson township files in Circuit Court to eject Henry Baird from the Higgins farm and to recover 10 dollars in damages. The filing claims Baird failed to fulfill his farm and stock care contract and ignores Higgins's order to vacate. Denver Hellestis and a motorcycle delivery vehicle drew downtown attention with passengers and odd package deliveries.
Mr and Mrs J F Wilson marked fifty years of marriage with a surprise event on Tuesday evening. The couple’s golden wedding anniversary was celebrated with family and friends in a shared tribute to their enduring partnership.
Longtime Greencastle couple Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Wilson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at their south Locust street home. About 30 guests attended, with music by Mrs. O'Dell and Dean R. G. McCutchan. They received a silver baking dish and carnations from the Presbyterian Church. The couple, married in Richmond in 1863, moved to Greencastle shortly after and remain in good health.
Ford Lucas was appointed receiver for the Grand Central Hotel property to oversee renting until the Indiana State Bank of Indianapolis suit against Clarence Beard and others is tried. The case, set for this morning, was continued to January 12. The suit concerns a $6,500 note secured by a mortgage on the hotel once known as the Caplinger and Belnap hostelry.
Election on December 29 will not be final. days show the city split on whether to approve a wet vote. Citizens hear undecided arguments as polls and officials debate the liquor question.
Green Castle prepares for a December 29 election on whether the city goes wet or dry. Dry forces argue illegal date setting could block licenses, leading to a possible Supreme Court appeal spanning years. Wet supporters foresee challenges to redistricting and potential territory expansion to bypass limits.
The Severin hotel in Indianapolis installed a hostess Miss Laura Talbot a well known society girl with apartments on the fourth floor. Talbot aids female guests with theater stores and shopping and can discuss politics and fashions. Bud Browning recovering after brain surgery at Methodist Hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Harry Steeg of Galesburg Illinois on November 24.
James L. Randel was named to organize and issue invitations for a Democratic love feast to be held January 8 in the city. President Wilson and Vice President Marshall expected to be invited. The note recalls Wilson attending a similar Indianapolis banquet two years prior.
Rumors that Greencastle visitors in Indianapolis were injured during a strike are unfounded. No injuries reported or confirmed by officials. local observers deny any incident.
Local residents in Greencastle report false rumors of injuries from a strike riot in Indianapolis. Mrs R G McCutchan and Mrs Howard J Barnum were frightened near Illinois and Washington streets but not harmed. Police dispersed crowds as authorities struggled to control chaotic strike conditions.
Indiana reports show more than 175 fires from gasoline explosions in six months with 125 in dwellings and 50 in garages and shops. Fire marshal cites leaky pipes and vapors as causes and notes 202 burns deaths in 1911. Regulations for safe handling issued. copies available from Indianapolis office. Charles Barnaby to visit Memphis with Ferguson & Palmer group to inspect a Mississippi lumber operation.
Coach Cully Thomas of Butler picks three DePauw players for an all-state second team with Rowan and Moore noted among honorees. Thomas, captain-elect, is listed at right half and praised for leadership and defense while guiding a state champion Mediocre team.
In Brazil Indiana a faction forms to oppose Donn Roberts for district chairman. Leaders claim a district wide effort will grow, while Roberts supporters say he controls the local scene. The Y W C A DePauw University choir will perform in Greencastle Meharry Hall on December 16. Dr Demetrius Tillotson returns from Rockville after joining the State Tuberculosis Hospital board of trustees appointed by Governor Ralston.
Don Roberts present chairman of the fifth congressional district announces his run for reelection. Democrats across several counties press him to oppose Terre Haute mayor elect.
James L. Randel cashier of Central National Bank will run again for district chairman. He faces opposition from Don Roberts Terre Haute mayor-elect who is also seeking the post. Indiana Democrats urged Randel to enter the race. Roberts’s candidacy is condemned by district Democrats.
The 18 year old Miss Goldin Ruark died at her brother’s Terre Haute home and her remains were buried in Brick Chapel cemetery after which she had lived west of the city. A $400 judgment suit on a $323.14 note was filed in Putnam Circuit Court by Amos Parker against Raymond C. McDaniel, moved here from Hendricks county on change of venue.
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