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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
Indianapol is state officers arraied solidly against Don Roberts as leaders oppose his bid for the chairmanship. Terhe Hauteman gains no consolation from party leaders in the struggle.
In Indianapolis on December 11, officials reject Fifth District efforts to base delegate apportionment on 1908 Marshall vote. Thomas Taggart denies candidacy links. Roberts must win eighteen votes outside Vigo County but district leaders doubt feasibility. Bainbridge’s Robert Matthews and Coatesville’s Sharp and Bryant visit, with Cowgill of Fillmore also present.
DePauw University music school organizes a second concert by the orchestra in Mehary Hall Friday at 8 p m with no admission charged.
State geologist Edward Barrett representing the state commission arrives in Greencastle to test soil stone and clay on the site proposed by a local committee. James L. Randel notified of his planned presence for the inspection.
The DePauw University Music School Orchestra will give its second concert of the year in Meharry Hall Friday at 8 pm with no admission charge. Dean McCutchan notes the program will be of special merit, featuring Haydn The Surprise Symphony and a String Quartet piece. Soloist James A. Wynn of Indianapolis, a DePauw student, is a noted flute soloist. Also installed today are two sanitary drinking fountains at the north and south entrances of the city court house, installed by Hubert Jordan.
Edward Barrett state geologist accompanied by James L Randel Arthur Hamrick and EB M Denny visited the proposed State Penal Farm site west of town this afternoon. Barrett acting for the State Penal Farm Commission examined soil stone and shale and will have the soil verified by the state geologist. Local officials believe Greencastle in Putnam county has an excellent chance to secure the location with an announcement expected at the first of the year.
Greencastle chapter No 22 Royal Arch Masons held a hall meeting Wednesday evening with Dr A B Ayler past high priest acting as installing officer.
The Greencastle Chapter No. 22 Royal Arch Masons held a meeting Wednesday night in which officers were elected and installed. Dr. A Evan Ayler led the installation. New officers include Eugene Schmitt as High Priest and William H H Cullen as King with J A Sharp Grand Master 3rd Veil and Clarence C Crawley Guard among others.
Dr W B Craig recently acquitted in the Dr Knake murder case travels with Frank Churchman to join Dr T A Sigler in a Green Castle hunting trip to Quincy. He spent time on the downtown streets drawing comment as Mrs Kreigh returns to Indianapolis.
Charles F. Riddell of Brazil Indiana was appointed national bank examiner with New England territory and a salary of 5500 dollars a year. Representative Moss praised him as the only Indiana candidate passing the exam. Riddell formerly served as secretary to Moss and as sergeant at arms. Otto Mecum visited his parents in Frankfort, former residents and undertakers.
Greencastle hosts the Putnam County Fanciers Association poultry show January 5 to 10. Officers and members plan the largest exhibit yet with a long list of prizes including cups, pens, and supplier donations for favored breeds such as Orphingtons Leghorns Langshans and Rhode Island Reds.
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