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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1913
Page
1
James W. Carver, long prominent in the Indiana State Horticultural Society and a leader in advancing fruit growing in the county, has died. His work spanned leadership roles and advocacy for modern orchard practices.
James W. Carver a longtime horticulturist of Putnam County died at his home at 6 45 this morning after months of illness His work advanced orchards and fruit growing in the county He served in Indiana State Horticultural Society and Putnam County Horticultural Society He leaves a widow two brothers a sister and several relatives Funeral at College Avenue Church Thursday at 10 with burial in Union Chapel cemetery All Masons lodge to assist at the cemetery.
A southbound passenger train No. 11 was detoured via Big Four and Clover Leaf to Linden due to a wreck near the Wea bridge south of Lafayette on Saturday. The jumbo wreck er, hauled by extra freight No. 542, derailed at a sharp curve and toppled crosswise. The track was cleared for Sunday traffic but the wrecker remained beside the line until morning.
The Kokomo city council unanimously adopts a fire prevention ordinance effective December 1 creating definite fire limits. The fire chief will enforce the law with guidance from the state fire marshal and cooperate with Indianapolis which previously adopted a similar ordinance.
The Baptist Church hosts a Sunday School Institute with addresses by Selden Roberts state superintendent and Miss Myrtle Huckleberry in charge of primary work. Sessions run 4 PM and 7 30 PM. all interested in Sunday school work invited.
Robert L. Randel, Democratic chair man of Indiana's Fifth Congressional District, announces his candidacy for another term. Donn M. Roberts, Vigo County chair man and Terre Haute mayor elect, leads about twenty supporters opposing Randel as the only declared challenger.
William Cochran of Ladoga pled guilty in Circuit Court to illegal sale of liquor. He was fined 65 dollars plus costs totaling about 75 dollars after appearing following a grand jury indictment. Cochran helped organize the Ladoga Social Club, linked to local clubs banned by police.
Fairfax Harrison, newly named president of Southern Railway Co., is elected president of the Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pacific Railway Co. to fill the vacancy from William W. Finley's death. T. C. Powell becomes CN&TP director in Finley’s stead. Harrison already sits on CN&TP board and executive committee.
The Greencastle Motor Club seeks support from related organizations to back a recommendation for county road superintendent. Members urge coordinated assistance to influence the county appointment.
Local clubs and associations including Greencastle Motor Club Putnam Rural Route Carriers Association Putnam County farmers club and Putnam County Medical Association plan to present a recommended road superintendent candidate to the County Commissioners at the January meeting. They will compile petitions with endorsements and seek funding for road improvements on the Greencastle Crawfordsville route badly in need of repaving and repair.
The state fire marshal warns that paper and tinsel near electric lights create major fire hazards during the holiday season. He urges merchants and churches to avoid flammable decorations, ensure safe wiring, and conduct frequent fire drills to prevent panics and fatalities.
The program lists piano solos by Hamilton Pitkin Kohler Gardner Haltom Cook McGaughey and others, voice pieces by Gaynor Smith and Trout, violin, organ, and intermezzo works. Notable guests from the Alpha Phi sorority of De Pauw University arrived to attend the performance of As You Like It at English's with Miss Lindley Ballard Burris guests of Mrs. Alfred Evans of Irvington for the weekend.
Democratic county chairmen in the fifth district meet in Greencastle to arrange for the congressional convention to be held here on Monday, December 29, with a delegate to be elected December 26.
At Greencastle Courthouse a plan for the December 29 district convention was set, selecting Greencastle as the site and December 26 for delegate elections. Donn Roberts urged delegates be chosen by precinct primaries, with counties allowed varying methods.
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