Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Greencastle Herald in Greencastle, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1913

Page

4

Local residents travel to Indianapolis on business

Numerous Greencastle residents including Mrs. F G Gilmore R L OHair Thomas Haltom and others spent the day in Indianapolis on business. Miss Jennie Throop returned from Brazil. The interurban runs extra cars December 20 for Christmas travel.

F. G. Gilmore Indianapolis Thomas Haltom Henry Runyan Frank Stroube Vera Kelley Leona Kelley Business Today

Want Ads and Help Wanted Notices

Classified style listing shows jobs for girls at Home Steam Laundry and chicken pickers with pay of five cents each. Address MAX ATLASS in Decatur. Sale of agents for J B Harris at the Court House and a lost fur glove on the college campus with Herald office asked for return.

Max Atlass Decatur J B. Harris Court House Herald Office

Moss and Randel Spotted in Quiet District Conference

Report from a traction car trip between Indianapolis and Greencastle describes Congressman Moss and District Chairman Randel in close talks while works out strategy. Democrats backing Donn M. Roberts suspect lobbying, though Moss has not publicly declared his preference.

Moss Randel Indianapolis Greencastle Donn M. Roberts Democratic State Committee Roberts Clay County Rockville Pete” Foley Mose Terre Haute

Northern Vermillion Democrats prepare for district convention

In Newport Indiana on December 16 the anti Roberts faction organizes in four of five townships to select delegates for the district convention. Roberts backers rely on A L Clark and Mark Lyday with Clinton ties to gain delegates, while local leaders fear Roberts faces a strong, broad challenge.

Newport Ind Vermillion County Anti Roberts Roberts Fairbanks-Roberts-Terre Haute Brewing Company Eugene A. L. Clark Clark Mark Lyday Mayor Tucker Clinton Out Township Clinton Township

Water Tank Damage At Monon Station And Arrest In Stilesville

A water tank at Monon station was struck by a passing engine causing a heavy water spurting for about an hour. Repairs were begun as the plug and water main were shut off. Richard Alexander of Stilesville was arrested by a Brazil deputy on a worthless check charge connected to a recent repair payment.

Monon Richard Alexander Stilesville Brazil Alexander

Justice Harlan Scarab Pin Noted In Senate Colloquy

Missouri resident Charles Francis Bedjoe remarks on Justice Harlan wearing a scarab scarf pin seen by observers in the Capitol. He notes genuine scarab pins are scarce and in high demand, with museums holding many examples that remain intact.

Pennsylvania Avenue Justice Harlan United States Supreme Court Charles Francis Bedjoe Missouri Capitol Supreme Court Harlan Washington Post

Vigo County Men Sent To Aid Local Campaign

Donn M. Roberts dispatches Vigo County men to Putnam County to boost his bid for district chairman. For days Vigo County workers have tried to sway Putnam County men toward the Terre Haute candidate, drawing disfavor from locals who say they can manage their own interests.

Putnam County Donn M. Roberts Vigo County Terre Haute

Odd Fellows Dinner Brings Families To Turkey Feast

Members of the Odd Fellows fraternal group hosted a turkey dinner and program Tuesday night inviting club men and their families to a community gathering with greetings and entertainment.

Greencastle Odd Fellows Hold Turkey Dinner Program

About 175 guests attended a turkey dinner hosted by Greencastle Lodge No. 348 IOOF. The event featured readings recitations musical numbers and addresses followed by informal social time and games. Officers listed for Fillmore’s Applegate Lodge No 155 Masons were elected on December 13 with W M Arthur Herod and other posts.

Greencastle Lodge Order of Odd Fellows G. W. Linville Ode _ Lodge Odd Fellowship Clarence Riggs Gertrude Cook Luella Riggs A. H. Kenna Freda Huffman Applegate Lodge F. & A. Masons of Fillmore Arthur Herod Edgar Charmness Charles Beaman Richard Cowgill Ee Grover Garratt Abner Hubbard Ae Alonzo Smith Geo Raines Enoch Proctor Tyler

Death Expected for Mrs Celia King After Surgery

Telegram from Indianapolis reports Mrs Celia A King of Putnamville is not recovering after a cancer operation at Methodist Hospital on Oct 50. She was the widow of Andy King. The notice notes a death that is momentarily expected. Also referenced are Christmas goods at Langdon's Book Store and a lighthearted anecdote about Jesse W Weik losing and swapping coats in Indianapolis. Roe

King Indianapolis Henry Mann Celia A. King

Bargain Copyright Books At Langdon's Book Store

Langdon's Book Store offers a large stock of popular copyrights priced at 50 cents each, down from previous retail of one to one and a half dollars.

Langdon’s

Penelope Club Hosts Christmas Dinner at Lueteke Home

The Penelope Club entertained about thirty-five guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lueteke on South Locust street Tuesday evening a dinner party with Christmas decorations readings by Mrs. Edward Stone Mrs. Charles Gardner and Miss Nellie Gardner and music by Mr. and Mrs. Lueteke on piano and violin

Penelope Club Charles Lueteke South Locust Street Edward Stone Charles Gardner Nellie Gardner Lueteke

Revival Draws Big Crowd at Locust Street Church

Tuesday services at Locust Street church show a growing awakening with crowds filling afternoon and night sessions. Attendance is strong and rising. organizers report high satisfaction and steady influx of new worshipers. The revivalist McKee, once a Dartmouth football center, now brings gamelike intensity to his gospel work and soulfully leads with artful pleading singing.

Locust Street Ureh Greencastle Mr. McKee Dartmouth Lord Christ

Mrs. R. A. Ogg Hosts Party for Miss Mabel O'Hair Engagement

Mrs. R. A. Ogg entertained about forty friends at her South Locust Street home in a party honoring Miss Mabel O'Hair on her engagement announcement. The house wore Christmas colors green and red and guests joined a guessing contest before light refreshments in two courses were served.

R. A. Ogg Mabel O’hair South Locust Street

Osteopathy claims to cure chronic diseases in Greencastle

An osteopathy ad asserts mechanical disorders are corrected to free body fluids and boost natural healing. It notes Eleven years in Greencastle and a contact on Phone 226 Prevo Block. Local items report Christmas preparations and community visits among residents including Al Chadd family and Mrs Byrd near Brick Chapel.

Spamnhurst Osteopathic Greencastle Prevo

Sermon Notes on Love Faith and Personal Growth

The congregation heard Mr. McDonald preach on Christ's words to Peter Lovest thou me He showed Jesus cooked fish to teach care for Gods lambs and feeding His sheep Peter swam ashore to meet Jesus but the test was love in action Do not worry about John tend your own work and care for souls Is it well with thee Is it well with thy soul Is it well with thy husband Is it well with thy child The meetings continue daily at 2 50 and 7 80 oclock with calls for forgiveness burdens lifted and Jesus as satisfying portion

Mr. McDonald Christ Peter Jesus John God

Local Social Visits Reported Across Area

Fillmore R R No 2 residents Mr. and Mrs. Mathews visited Tom McCammack on Sunday. Earl Mathews and son visited the Masten family in Cloverdale Saturday night. Clyde Allee and Marion O Neal households hosted guests Saturday night. Nora Morrison and Mable O Neal traveled to Brazil last Tuesday on business. Arthur Plummer and family visited Karl Mathews last Sunday. W H O Neal visited J F Morrison Saturday evening and W H O Neal went to Greencastle Thursday.

J. F Morrison W. H. O'Neal Greencastle

Community notes from Mill Creek and surrounding areas

Curtis Craft and family visited Isiah Craft on Sunday. Michael Mahoney was here Sunday. Protracted meeting has begun at Mill Creek Church. Frank Cagle plans to move back to his farm soon. Jack Huffman and Harry Evans were in Brazil Sunday. Ross Bennett and family visited Manhattan meneey. Tom McCullough plans to move to Lem Skelton’s farm soon. Rightsell of Harmony.

Black Hawk Curtis Craft Isiah Craft Michael Mahoney Mill Creek Frank Cagle Jack Huffman Harry Evans Brazil Ross Bennett Manhattan Meneey Tom McCullough Lem Skelton Rightsell Harmony

Local News From Reelsville and Nearby

Reelsville brief notes report visitors and visits including George Aker and Emory Aker families, H M Smith in Indianapolis, W R McClory’s son Jesse in town, and Sarah Fox from Brazil. Records mention Miss Zola Hancock Greencastle and Miss Mary Hunt Hamrick visiting Kyle Smith, plus Elmer Jones from Sun Dial Canada wintering locally. Church box supper drew good attendance and Jessie Gose named new switchboard operator.

Reelsville George Aker Emory Aker H. M. Smith Indianapolis Jesse McClory W. R. McClory Sarah Fox Brazil Kate Foster Zola Hancock Greencastle Mary Hunt Hamrick Kyle Smith Elmer Jones Sun- Dial Alta Canada M. E Frank Kattman Terre Haute J. O. Mullinix James Job Otter Creek Clarence Neese Manhattan George Fox Jessie Gose C. &. Hill Levi Carpenter J. L. Hill

EEL RIVER HEIGHTS Community Notes Prompt Health and Visits

Mrs Minnie Keck has been sick for several days. Uncle Mary Barker repairing work this week. Ruby and Narl Young played rock at Sam Crosby's Tuesday night. Mrs Cappie Dean and Mrs R T Young called on Minnie Keck Thursday. Ben and Charles Bell visited brother Sherman Bell. Sunday visitors include Wm Modlin family with Chas Dean Grover Barker. Merl Judd family visiting this week. Mrs Caprie Dean and daughters Ruth and Bessie visited Mrs William Diker Monday evening.

Eel River Heights Minnie Keck Mary Barker Ruby Narl Young Sam Crosby Cappie Dean R. T. Young Minnie Keckhursday Ben Charles Bell Sherman Bell Notandey Wm. Modlin Chas Dean Grover Barker

Dated Stilesville News Items and Local Visits

Stilesville notes birthday surprises as Mrs D C Johnson finds her home crowded by forty friends last Wednesday evening. Lawrence Conrad and family visited F Green. Roxie Warmoth plans a Indianapolis stay. Young People’s Class to stage play Mrs Briggs of the Poultry Yard at the assembly hall Saturday evening with tickets at Reed’s. Mrs Everett Wood visited relatives at Hall. Penelope Club met with Miss.

Briggs Poultry Yard Assembly Hall Dee Reed's Everett Wood Hall Penelope

Church Sermons and Visitors Dominate Sunday Schedule

Hallie York and Rev Bratton prepare sermons at the Christian Church for Sunday. Schuyler Arnold from Clayton visits over the weekend. Jane Wallace visits Avn Arthur Rose after Herbert Rose illness. E R Robards and wife travel to Fayette and Indianapolis. M E Foley of Indianapolis lectures on Good Citizenship at the assembly hall with positive reception and more meetings planned.

The Lure and The Eastward Way Stir New York Critics

Critics hail George Scarborough's play The Lure as powerful and sensational while praising its bold handling of slavery themes. The Eastward Way also draws acclaim for its dramatic intensity and Scarboroughs varied background as reporter and government detective.

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. L. O’hair Temple Lodge Nellie Chatman Bainbridge Omer Britton Roachdale T. A. Sigler George Gardner James Maloney E. B. Taylor Edward Hanneman Jennie Throop Ford Lucas Fred Bryan Bryan Florence Dunbar Washington Jackson Boyd Phillip Frank Theodore Crawley Bell Cleaning Establishment William Sutherlin Charley Wood Greencastle High School Bloomington Columbus Wells William Remy John Keightley Elwood Mr. Keightley Palace H. C. Allen, Jr Crawfordsville Henry Harding Lulu Gibbons Benedict-Ostrom Howard Barnaby South Dorothea Barnaby Wisconsin Charles Barnaby State Board of Accounts Henry O'Hair Grace Marie O'Hair Howard C. Dean East Seminary Street Ralph Schmaltz Bedford Sese James Bennett Mary A. Hawkins William Hawlins Greencastle Township America Raymond Riley Donald James Curtis Putnamville W. LD. Cohn Langdon's Nmas Cong Vermillion Fletcher Scarab Tommy Nan Fillmore Lodge Langdon Jesse W. Weik John Cooper Weik Rest & Royal Asy Gians A. B. Hanna Greencastle RE. R. NO al Chadd Clyde Grimes James Graham Byrd Brick Chapel James Bridges Paul Grimes R. R. Sinclair Apolis Murat George Scar East M. 4Ough New York New Acton Davies New York Louis Foe New York Morning John bin William Winter N Theatre Company Scarborough Shuberts
Search Courier

Search the Greencastle Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Greencastle Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication