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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
1
Alonzo Cook owner of the moving picture show donates receipts from Monday night performances to Greencastle Christmas fund. Women involved will distribute funds to aid poor children and citizens for Christmas Day. Advertiser Herald notices donation.
A child named Robert Lane writes Santa requesting a sled for himself and notes his three brothers want gifts. Separately, Nora Knauer and Fred A. Martin wed at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. A M Hootman officiating this afternoon at 3:00.
An ordinance regulating the connection of sewer pipes to the new system is introduced and favorably considered by city council members Tuesday evening with a second reading planned for the next meeting.
An ordinance to bar sewer connections until city officials grant a permit was favorably considered. Council aims to inspect the west part of the system before use and to curb public nuisances. The meeting also covered street improvements, banker depository bids, and minor permits.
Listing of street department and miscellaneous expenses including R L Pierce 29.50 Roscoe Lisby 23.60 Stone 0.56 Tile work by Stroube and Young Putnam Electric Co 443.62 F M Lyons 14.80 Isabelle McCaslin 500.00 Days plumbing 1.50 City engineer A A Lane 70.00 total details compiled for municipal services and materials.
The Christmas vacation will start Monday December 21 instead of December 24 as planned. Two weeks off with school reconvening after the holiday. High school students backed the change, voting 130 to 95 at the board meeting.
The committee in charge of the 100 barrel fund announces about 15 more barrels are needed before transport rates can be secured. It urges organizations to take up the matter and seek aid from members.
Local committee extends drive after initial tally of 85 barrels. They urge city organizations and women’s clubs to complete the 100 barrel fund within two to three days so mills can supply flour and ships can be arranged. Subscriptions should be paid at local banks immediately. An interurban car accident near Terre Haute delayed eastbound service earlier today.
The long running dispute between George McCaslin, deceased, and his widow against the City of Greencastle has been settled after ten years in court. The present city council approved a $500 compromise settlement.
The historic tax ferret dispute with the city ends in a $500 settlement after a decade of litigation. Isabelle McCaslin of Indianapolis sued over unpaid services by her late husband George H. McCaslin, who hunted untaxed property for 33 1 3 percent of value.
Fred Thomas displayed a fine 38 year old Percheron mare recently purchased. The iron gray show mare has impressed horse judges who have seen it. Clarence Vestal and wife hosted a gathering on east Seminary street Tuesday with guests including Misses Lawton Huffman Johnston Buster Pollard Jackson Ethel Jackson Fry Shildmyer Harbison Edwards and Perry Myers.
Greencastle high school girls in domestic science held a breakfast for Superintendent and Mrs. Henderson as part of practicing etiquette in entertaining. Students acted as host and hostess with classmates as guests and servers, planning further events for Greencastle residents.
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