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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
4
Two mules and one horse, all stables at the O I quarry west of town, are missing after Wednesday night. The barn door was found open and halters on the floor. Sheriff notified, searches underway with local and neighboring officials on alert.
James L. Rander reported from Indianapolis that the Democratic love feast planned for January 8 at the Denison Hotel will invite President Wilson, Vice President Marshall, and Senators Kern and Shively. Bernard Korely, state chairman, sent the invitation. officials including Lew Ellingham and Governor Ralston were involved in arrangements. Mayme Naylor and her father visited Indianapolis for the event setup and related meetings.
An advertisement from Greencastle touts Spaunhurst Osteopathic Physicians offering treatment for chronic diseases. It claims to remove nerve pressure and obstructions, aid fluid flow, quicken digestion, and enable the body to rebuild from simple foods.
Col Eli F. Ritter, a famed Indianapolis lawyer, was reported near death at Methodist Hospital early this morning. Hospital staff said they did not expect him to survive many hours after several weeks of illness and a gradual decline.
Enoch Jess Wilson, ex interurban conductor, pleaded guilty to bigamy after the state’s evidence was submitted at Hillsboro yesterday. He was sentenced to one to five years in the state penitentiary. Wilson deserted his wife Miss Mabel Pullen of west of Brazil and their two children, and ran away with Pearl Fiscuss, whom he married at Shelbyville Illinois last February.
Grant Atkinson transfers land in Washington township to Putnam county. H W Sutherlin deeds land in Ronell township to L A McGaughey. D N Clodfelter transfers land in Russell township to L A McGaughey for 3000 dollars.
A fragmentary Poultry Show listing credits J. D. Cammack for dozen photos and notes several prize winners such as Vampines best exhibit at 25 pounds, Sackett's 25 pound display, Jarred Rocks best putlet, and a best pullet trade item from Broadstreet & Houghland Wyandotte.
Classified notice seeks applicants for a home steam laundry job with pay lessons under ten cents per word. No advertisement priced under ten cents. Apply at once to join the hiring drive.
The funeral for James Carver took place Wednesday at the Carver home on Locust Street at 10 o'clock with Dr. J. P. D. John officiating. Short services followed at Union Chapel Church near Morton at 1:30 pm conducted by the Morton Masonic Lodge. Interment was at Union Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers were E. E. Black, Wm. Houck, J. L. Randel, W. A. Cullen, Frank Allen, and T. E. Evans.
Harry Brown a blind broom maker in Connersville Indiana is ill at home after his dog Shep, who has guided him through the city for years, went missing. A search by police followed as Brown struggles to get about without the dog. Brown and his wife gained notoriety two years ago when they abducted his young daughter who lived with Mr and Mrs Fry. He lost both eyes in an explosion at a Chicago garage several years ago.
The Model Clothing & Dry Goods stores announce a 10 percent share of Saturday cash sales on December 13 will go to a Christmas fund for the poor. Funds will be distributed by the Civic League to aid needy residents of Greencastle.
Special conclave of Greencastle commandery No 11 Knights Templar on Friday December 12 at 7 30 for drill and rehearsal. Inspection set for January 6 1914. Bids for supplies to Putnam County Poor Asylum due December 20 1913 at 10 a m. Bid blanks supplied by County Auditor Samples required. C L Airhart Auditor Greencastle Ind Herald December 11 15 18.
Mrs Myrtle Walters of First and Oak streets asks police for help locating her four year old son who was taken the day before Thanksgiving by a woman described as a Black person named R Duncan who claimed she was bound for Greencastle. Local report from Terre Haute Star.
L. A. Beard departed this morning to Waynetown and Valpariso to transact business in connection with the Lincoln Chautauqua compel.
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