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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
1
Hats priced from 1.00 to 5.00. Caps 50c to 5.00. Shirts 50c to 5.00. Underwear 50c to 3.00. Jewelry Caps 25c to 1.00. Pajamas and robes 50c and 1.00. Plus a line reading 7 7.00 appears in the listing.
Mrs Jennie Johns will move her cleaning and pressing business from the Prevo building to the Walnut Street location owned by Mrs FE B Evans across from the Commercial Hotel on January six. The Cole Bros factory has closed for holidays.
Abundant fire clay suitable for vitrified brick found on the J. F. Gillespie land portion of the Penal Farm site offered for sale. The discovery highlights potential brick materials connected to the property.
Local Greencastle committee reports abundant high quality fire clay on Dr J Gillespie farm meeting state requirements. Commission members were informed and samples sent. site now seems likely to be chosen as the state farm location.
Open season ended Saturday leaving only rabbits wild duck and other water fowl legal to hunt in Indiana. State law from December 20 to April 1 bans hunting all game except water fowl with fines up to fifty dollars per offense and daily violations count as separate offenses. Federal laws may limit the act but state deputies lack authority to arrest under federal rules. Fire Marshal to add over 400 assistants January 1 as town clerks assume new duties and rural trustees rotate out in 1915.
At the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Masten trustee of Warren Township the marriage of Mayme Masten to Charles Keller of near Belle Union was performed by Rev Reuben Masten on Sunday December 21 1913 at 2 30 pm with about eighty attendees. The bride wore white silk and the couple received several gifts. A reception followed with ice cream cake bananas candy and apples. Guests listed include Mr and Mrs Mat Masten Cloverdale Mr and Mrs R P Matthews Ruth and May Ozment Reelsville Walter Keller Greencastle Orville O NeaL Arthur Plummer Greencastle Oscar Masten R W Matthews and daughters Tressie and Vesta Frank Smith Roachdale Mary Mabel Anna Cooper John A Keller Eric Vermillion Chloe Seabee Roy Tharp Myerett Masten Alfred Matthews Marl Matthews George Cooper Opal Meek Willian Sutherlin Braed Grimes Willis Florence Seabee George Hurst Horace Tanner Thomas Terry and others.
J. M. Johnson of Indianapolis was named president at the annual meeting. S. Paul Poynter of Sullivan became vice president and Mrs. Nellie R. Loehr was chosen secretary. A. N. Leland was re-elected treasurer. Omer L. Downey spoke on the society’s history as Indiana adds many winter visitors to St. Petersburg.
A wary town editorial questions who might set fire to a building at night and describes the danger to life and property. It warns that such a crime could lead to murder and heavy retaliation, urging vigilance against arson. The piece warns against the danger of night fires and praises law and order.
Indications point to Rob Erts winning a single delegate in the county while Putnam backs J L Randel. Kelley forecasts the toughest battle in Madison Township as votes approach.
In Putnam County the Roberts campaign faces strong anti-Roberts sentiment as James L. Randel seeks reappointment as district chairman. Curey Payne tops the Roberts slate for delegate in Madison township against Roberts Dills, with Dills expected to prevail. Local workers report little support for Roberts in Cloverdale and Putnam, and two days remain before delegate conventions.
Washington reports Vice President Thomas R. Marshall paid the new income tax ahead of withholding by the Senate disbursing office. His $12 000 annual salary carried a $80 tax after a $4 000 exemption. The article notes others faced deductions as they checked their paychecks. It also mentions Mrs. John H. James and Kathleen James visiting Tarnitum PA and visits by Mr. James, plus a church ladies aid event and local business visits.
A circuit court petition filed by Joseph W. Frisz seeks appointment of a receiver for The Garland Dell Mineral Springs Company. The filing claims $7,868.77 owed plus interest, money owed to the grounds custodian, and other debts with no available funds. Charles H. Johnson of the Waveland bank was named and qualified as receiver to conserve assets and pay creditors.
Several Greencastle Sunday schools plan special Christmas programs tonight and tomorrow evening. Churches will display Christmas trees for the children and provide festive activities.
Sunday and Presbyterian church programs mark the Christmas season with trees Santa Claus gifts and varied student performances. Baptist Church holds its exercises tonight while other churches present theirs Wednesday evening featuring recitations songs dialogues and Christmas readings by children and youth.
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