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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1913

Page

4

Democrats Face Tight Battle for Delegates at Brazil

At Brazil Dec 26 the Democrats choose district delegates with factional feud centered on Don Roberts. County Chairman Edward Schentz predicts no Brazil delegates for Roberts while Ralph Moss supporters push for Randell. Evangelist McKee and McDonald preach revival messages urging prayer and renewal as services continue daily.

Brazil Ind Masonic Temple Edward Schentz Donn Roberts Randel Roberts Moss

Protracted meeting at Union Valley noted in Broadpark

The item records a long meeting in progress at Union Valley led by ev. Obenchain and T. H. Broadstreet. It also lists numerous social visits among local residents and relatives including departures and a marriage in Winfield Kansas for Dais Sallust and Fred Hoffmeister with plans to reside in Window Minnesota. O. L. Jones visited Indianapolis on business.

Broadpark Union Valley Ev. Obenchain T. H. Broadstreet J. W. Stringer Emily Orville Wallace Monrovia Shelton Ray Stilesville J. G. Buis Opal Dorsett Kenneth Marie Jewel Allee John Stringer Mildred Thomas Stringer Hugh Parker Clevie Parker Frank Wilcox Patrick Wilcox Nathaniel Stringer Dais Sallust Broken Arrow Oklahoma Winfield Kansas Fred Hoffmeister Window Minn Geegent Hoffmeister

Night session hears Torr Stone Co versus Big Four

Judge Hughes heard part of the demurrer arguments in the case of J C Torr Stone Company against the Big Four Railroad. The suit seeks 25000 damages claiming right of way move lowered quarry values. Railroad contends the action was legal. The judge took the matter under advisement.

Hughes Circuit Court J. C. Torr Stone Company Big Four Railroad Stone Company

Benedict Ostrom Wedding Planned Tonight

The ceremony for Miss Marian Ostrom of East Seminary Street will be held at her parents home at 8 o'clock tonight. A large group of out of town guests visits from Indianapolis and nearby cities to attend the wedding of Miss Ostrom and Paul Benedict.

Marian Ostrom Henry Ostrom Paul Benedict Indianapolis East Seminary Street Henry Evan Ostrom Henry Chapman John Berryhill Charles Benedict Janette Mary Corwin Stanton Herr Scheuffeur John Benedict Kathryn E. L., Davidson Gertrude Humphrey Parkersburg W Va Thomas Scoggins Nashville, Tenn Florence Pierron Hartman Woman's College Jacksonville, Il

Fire in Court House Raises Mystery of Blazing Matches

County Recorder Airhart found a box of matches afire in his court house office this afternoon. No one was in the room. deputy auditor Jesse Airhart and his wife were nearby in an adjoining room. Airhart spotted the flames before damage occurred.

Airhart Court House Jesse Airhart

Coach Bogle to Return as DeFauw Coach Next Fall

Coach Bogle, who piloted the DeFauw football team to a successful season, signed to return next fall. The Athletic Board and Bogle agreed on terms at a meeting in Indianapolis last Saturday. He will work in the insurance business in Detroit during the winter.

Bogle DeFauw Athletic Board Indianapolis Detroit

Card of Thanks for Sorrow and Floral Thanks

We thank neighbors and friends and the Rev Beck and Rev Hartman, the singers, and all who assisted during the long sickness and death of our dear sister and aunt. We are grateful for those who helped in our last hour and for the floral offerings. R Glidewell and nieces Clara and Augusta Glidewell, L O Darnall of Roachdale were in the city on business today.

Beck Hartman R. Glidewell Neices Clara and Augusta Glidewell

Various Indianapolis visits and local notices refer top

Personal F M Lyons Louis Stevens and Mrs C T Zaring visited Indianapolis on business. James Sutton bought a Metz roadster. Mrs James Cannon and Mrs Frank Coss attended events in Indianapolis. Christmas gift ideas at Robert Hanna Electric Supply. Christian Church entertainments Fillmore. Domestic Science Club meets at 2. Elijah Grantham recovers from Marion injury. Winnipeg birth announced. DePauw secretary Wade on northern trip. Marion Stanley canvasses for subscriptions. Death of Honora Connors in Indianapolis. D A R selects officers. Narrow escape of a baby in a carriage near First National Bank saved by Milt Crawley.

Sam Rariden Harry M. Smith First National Bank John Cherry

Burial of Samuel Fisher Comes Home for Interment

Samuel Fisher died suddenly at his Indianapolis home from acute indigestion. His body will be transported to the city for burial aboard the Vandalia train at 11:53. A former resident, he worked for W. W. Jones druggist and the Mooney Mueller Drug Co in Indianapolis for years.

Samuel Fisher Indianapolis W. W. Jones Mooney, Mueller Drug Company

Jackson Faces Threat of $400 Attorney Fees Claim

Attorney T. T. More says that claims for $400 in attorney fees and other charges will be demanded due to a recent suit against the city. The notice signals potential legal action tied to the municipal case.

T. T. More CITY

Officials weigh suits over city injunction damages

Eight city officials threaten to sue Harkins L. Jackson and bondsmen for damages and costs from the injunction case. Attorneys Moore and Corwin estimate fees at about 400 dollars for eight officials, with total judgment around 500 dollars likely. Jackson’s lawyers say suits may be fought. city had paid 200 to settle.

T. T. Moore B. F. Corwin Harkins L. Jackson Miller Sayers Marshal Johns Naylor Bittles Lueteke Jones Cook Mr. Jackson Moore Jackson

Damages Sought From A and C Stone Company in Arm Injury Suit

Houston C. Franklin files in circuit court for 15000 dollars claiming his left arm was amputated after being caught in machinery at the A and C Stone and Lime Company mill on December 2. Ernest Kivett sues the Monon for 1000 dollars over three mules injured.

Houston C. Franklin A. & C. Stone & Lime Company Ernest Kivett The Monon

Trains Kill Mules. Two Injured in October Incident

A Monon train on October 2 killed three mules valued at 500 dollars and injured two more animals valued at 300 dollars. James Allee and Allee & partners represent the plaintiffs in the related suits.

Allee, James Allee

Putnamville Protest Favors State Penal Farm Site

Putnamville residents cheer prospect of a State Penal Farm at a 1700 acre location near the town. State Geologist Barrett praised the site visit with favorable remarks about Putnamville land including 250 acres of bottom land and old quarries. local figures cite Putnamville as the likely location over Greencastle.

Barrett Putnamville Williams Putnam County Greencastle

Less Bowel Trouble in Greencastle

Greencastle residents report that a single dose of buckthorn bark glycerine and Adlerika relieves constipation sour stomach and similar ailments instantly. The remedy is said to draw out old foul matter and relieve stomach distress quickly, with Jones Stevens druggists selling the product.

Greencastle Jones-Stevens Ier

The Poor Little Rich Girl Draws Chicago Audience

Klaw and Erlanger faced skepticism in Chicago over The Poor Little Rich Girl but ads and bold promotion paid off. The play opened at English’s Opera House and earned $12,143.50 in the first week with over $15,000 in advance sales for the next two weeks. A Manhattan church plans an oyster supper on Christmas Eve for charity.

Chicago Klaw & Erlanger

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Mackinaws the Hub Clothing Store Evangelist McKee Evangelist McDonald Christ Jesus Christ God Elijah Jesus McDonald McKee O. L. Jones Business Today Torr Benedict-Ostrom L. O. Darnall Roachdale F. M. Lyons Louis Stevens C. T. Zaring James Sutton Metz James Cannon Frank Coss Greencastle Kitchen Cabinet Company Mabel O’hair Frances Stevens Miss Mary Kokomo Ron Cristmas Robert Hanna Electrical Supply Store Ladies of the Christian Church Fillmore Masonic Hall James Bryan Herman Pearson Woman’s Missionary Society of the College Avenue Church J.P. Allen, Jr Elijah Grantham Martinsville Marion David Davis Winnipeg Manioba C. A. Wade DePauw University Marion Stanley Metropolitan Circulating Company Eastern College Honora Connors Clara Lammers Elizabeth Ames Philo O. Cole J. D. Torr Laura Florer Eugene Hawkins Helen Hathaway the Bell Clothing CO John Siddons Harry Smith William Vice Coatesville Charles Siddons Frank R. Williams W. A. Beemer George Potter Russellville Mrs. C. P. Broadstreet Edwin Holt Hughes San Franscisco, Calif J. B. Nelson Paul Ludlow Benedict Marian McCullough Oser Estelle Williams Jessie Pierce Robert Hanna Charles Reeves Earl Reiger W. Wy. White Ralph Knoll Lee Woods Joseph Bament Martins. Lille Reese Matson Clifford Allen Klaw & Erlinger Windy City Manhattan Max Atlass Decatur, Ill DePauw Alpha Chi House Herald Office
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