Moss Helps Draw Rural Credit Bill
Fifth District congressman leads in work for new legislation. President Wilson praises the commission study and endorses the rural credit effort.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
1
Fifth District congressman leads in work for new legislation. President Wilson praises the commission study and endorses the rural credit effort.
Congressman Ralph Moss of Voftth Indiana has been praised by President Woodrow Wilson for his work on rural credits. Wilson, after Moss’s abroad study of European credit systems, invited him to confer on the subject. The President endorses Rural Credits as a leading policy and supports the commission Moss helped form.
In St Louis on Sunday November 26 a double wedding united Daniel L. Dreher and his sister Miss Lenne E. Dreher from Reelsville with Flo Patrick and Deso H. Patrick from Pomona Kansas. Attending witnesses included Nelson Patrick, Mrs Rightsell, and Miss Lucile McCullough. The Dreher couple plan to reside in Reelsville while the Patricks return to Pomona with plans for future Indiana residence.
Congressman Moss is preparing a bill on rural credit and will address the Farmers Congress in Indianapolis on December 16. He was asked by the President to assist the sub committee on currency in drafting related legislation and to introduce a bill in Congress on the subject. The World's Work recently published his article on rural credit.
The Crescent Rebekah Lodge hosts a box supper this evening at the Greencastle Odd Fellows Hall. Each member should bring a boxed meal and may invite numerous guests. Henry Prevo spent Thursday in Indianapolis.
A. E. Lind proprietor of a Coatesville moving picture show sustained a fractured collar bone when his traction car struck an automobile this morning. He was treated at the scene and reported in fair condition.
A moving picture show owner A L Lind suffered a fractured collarbone when his stripped auto was hit by a westbound traction car at a Coatesville crossing. Three passengers Jones Sullivan and Borne received numerous bruises. The slow six mile an hour impact likely limited injuries. Motorman Glasscock and Conductor McKinney led the tram. a new motorman was on duty under supervision.
Farmers in the Fern and Lena area report daily influx of hunters from Clay and Vigo counties who stop the Big Four at Lena. Up to 250 rabbits are loaded each evening. Farmers warn they will prohibit hunting on their lands and will prosecute violators. Notices run in Putnam Clay and Vigo newspapers.
The Greencastle Democrats will provide a band during the District Congressional Convention day. P. C. Hill began a subscription drive Thursday afternoon and quickly raised funds to cover the band’s services.
Miss Mona McAllister completed a 1266 page typewritten manuscript for the Supreme Court of Indiana detailing all evidence arguments and rulings in Mace against Weideroder. The case, tried on change of venue from Clay County, centered on whether drainage from Weideroders land damaged Mace farmland. Mace won 1800 dollars in damages and a permanent injunction against drainage onto the farm.
The Brazil News reports James L. Randel and Ed ward C. Schuetz discuss holding the district convention on December 29. Brazil is ruled out. Greencastle favored. Local chairs to meet next week to decide the venue amid newspaper confusion and rival editorials.
A. W. McCallum of Philadelphia general manager of Greencastle Water Works Co and H. S. Krider arrived in Green Castle to meet with Lee Reeves and Ben S. Corwin. He says he is here to visit and inspect the plant but is believed to be preparing for a State Public Service Commission investigation of water rate hike petitions.
The newly elected councilmen met for a second time within two days to discuss city council appointments, focusing on the potential city attorney. A public statement is not yet issued. Meanwhile local updates note a diphtheria death and relatives ill after Thanksgiving in New Maysville, with no further exposures expected. Col C C Matson visits Chicago. Mrs Allen and Mrs Zacharakos travel for business.
Putnam County reports a record for the most miles of improved roads in the state, noting it stands as the only county in the United States with more miles than Old Putnam.
Greencastle Motor Club organizes county motorists for mutual protection and to press for a county highway superintendent. They advocate concrete roads to replace costly gravel and macadam, citing durability and lower upkeep. A meeting will be held soon to act on these plans.
The story, handed down by Judge James P. Hughes, recounts coon hunting antics with Bill Sutherlin as the central figure. Sutherlin allegedly joined friends in Russell township, chased a dog, and crashed into Raccoon Creek while pursuing a coon, then dissented the tale, claiming another participant was involved.
The Ben Hur Lodge held a Thursday night gathering with about 50 attendees. Harry Moore sang two solos while others performed piano pieces. Refreshments included ham sandwiches baked beans escalloped oysters apples coffee and candy. The event ended with dancing.
Mrs. Mary Parnell of Cloverdale files suit in Putnam Circuit Court for divorce and alimony, accusing Preston P. Parnell of cruel and inhuman treatment, drunkenness and adultery with Maggie Jenkins. She seeks $5,000 alimony, $500 yearly for each of three minors, child custody, and a clear title to an 887 acre Owen County farm.
A narrator describes a hen laying a silent form among the dead, then breaking into a loud cry that echoes across the grounds. After the outburst, calm returns as she prepares to lay another egg tomorrow, leaving the reader to ponder the cycle of life.
Court reporter Alva Small completes 2500 page transcript of the W. E. Mick will case tried on change of venue from Marion county. The 625000 word document costs $600. DePauw University is named as a defendant as relatives sue to break the will leaving a large sum to the university.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Russellville Brick Chapel and Monroe areas among Foster Gilky O Hairs and O Hairs with various lot and cemetery parcels. The entry notes regular preaching at Landes Chapel Lime Dale with services at 10 45 AM and 7 PM Sunday.
County commissioners will select a man to serve as highway superintendent for two years with complete charge of all county roads. The appointment will be made at the next meeting. Two other appointments are to be decided upon at that time.
County Commissioners will name a county highway superintendent at the first Monday in January. The new office, created by last year’s act, pays five dollars a day and aims to improve county roads. The duties include mapping roads, supervising maintenance, selecting methods, budgeting, reporting, and monthly meetings with commissioners.
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