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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1913
Page
3
One more shopping day remains as The Model advertises wide ranges of men and boys apparel and accessories. Prices span from 25 cents to 30 dollars with items including suits overcoats shirts gloves hats caps the list covers sweaters, bath robes, traveling bags and pajamas plus belts and jewelry.
Mrs Jennie Johns will move her pressing and garment shop from the Prevo building to the Evans owned Ross Street property from the Comer sixth of January. The Cole Brothers factory on Walnut Street has closed for the holidays and the commercial Hotel area will be affected.
Abundant fire clay discovered on the J. F. Challespir land within the Penal Farm site. The find suggests potential for making vitrified brick at the location, indicating industrial value for the property.
The State Penal Farm Commission seeks clay quality for a state farm site. Inspectors and the State Geologist found abundant fire clay on Dr J F Gillespie's farm within the local site. Samples were sent to the commission, and the local committee has provided all requested information, strengthening Greencastle as the likely chosen site.
Saturday marked the last day of Indiana’s open quail season, making it unlawful to hunt most game from December 20 to April 1 except wild ducks and other waterfowl. Violators face a fine of five to fifty dollars per offense, with each day a separate offense. Federal duck limits may affect the act, but state deputies report no authority to enforce federal law yet.
The fire marshal's office will expand by more than 400 assistants on January 1 as new fire chiefs and town clerks join the system across Indiana. Each city fire chief becomes an assistant to the fire marshal with duties tracing every fire in their area.
The wedding took place at the Masten home in Warren Township on Dec 21 1918 at 2 30 PM with Rev Reuben Masten officiating. About eighty guests attended and gifts were exchanged as refreshments followed. The bride Mayme Masten is noted as a popular Warren Township young lady and Charles Keller a promising teacher from near Belle Union.
Putnam shows solid backing for J L Randel as county delegate candidate. Indications suggest Robg Erts may win a single delegate in Madison Township, with Krelley facing the toughest contest in the area.
In Terre Haute politics Donn Roberts, mayor elect, risks earning no delegates in Putnam County as James L. Randel seeks re election as district chairman. Putnam canvassing shows Roberts may gain none, with Cary Payne and Roberts Dills contesting a key Madison township delegate seat. Kelley backs Payne while Dills edges Payne in likely Madison results. Cloverdale and other areas show scarce support for Roberts. Two days remain before delegate conventions intensify efforts on both sides.
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall paid the new income tax by personal check, becoming the first to settle under the source deduction rule. His $12,000 yearly salary with a $4,000 exemption yielded an $80 tax. The Senate disbursing office had already withheld taxes from others.
A circuit court complaint seeks appointment of a receiver for The Garland Deli Mineral Springs Co. due to debts totaling $7,868.77 with interest. Charles H. Johnson was named receiver. stockholders are listed and past resort use noted.
Several Greencastle Sunday schools plan special Christmas programs this evening and tomorrow night featuring trees for the children.
Local churches plan Christmas programs and decorations with Santa Claus gifts tonight and tomorrow. Baptist Church hosts the first program. other churches follow Wednesday evening with varied recitations, songs, dialogues, and Bible readings featuring many named children and groups.
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