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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
1
Putnam County Auditor, reported as opponent of Congressman Ralph Moss, declares he is only a receptive candidate for the congressional nomination.
County Auditor C. L. Airhart said he returned home after Christmas and told a Herald representative this morning about the Terre Haute Star notice published Wednesday, which The Herald also copied that day.
Mr. Airhart rebutted claims of an active Democratic bid for Congress noting he has not authorized anyone to announce his candidacy and will not conduct an active canvass. He said he would accept the nomination only if Democrats decide against nominating Congressman Moss for another term.
Miss Grace O Hair daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry O Hair married Howard C Dean of Roachdale Wednesday evening at 6 o'clock. The ceremony took place at the bride's parents home on east Seminary street with Rev C W Jeffries officiating. Only immediate families attended and the couple spent Thursday with the groom's relatives near Roachdale. Both are well regarded in the city and Roachdale with many friends sending congratulations.
Charley Johnson a Greencastle colored man faced Judge James P. Hughes on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill Jim Smith. Johnson pleaded not guilty and is jailed on $300 bond unable to post. The incident occurred Christmas afternoon in Greencastle with conflicting accounts of a knife slashing and threats with a revolver.
Democrats meet in their townships to choose delegates to the district convention in Greencastle next Monday.
Putnam County Democrats meet in townships to elect delegates for the district convention in Greencastle on Monday. Greencastle City and Township expect Randell delegates. Roberts faction fights to win in Marian and Jackson townships with Kessler Shaver Bitelforge Houck named as opponents.
Two marriage licenses issued in Indiana list Ward Beecher Porter of Indianapolis and Blanch Baker Cook of Roachdale, along with Marion Summers and Myrtle Myers, both of Roachdale. A lost Roman stripe belt is reported, with finder asked to notify the Herald office. O B Day, former Cook Opera House manager, now traveling with Cleopatra 4 reel feature, visited city friends Thursday. Dr C T Zaring and Mrs Zaring were Christmas guests of Dr and Mrs J P D John.
In Madison Township a hard contest at the primaries left Putnam delegates for Randel and Roberts unchosen. Delegates for Randel failed to elect a single district convention representative.
At the Democratic mass convention in Madison Indiana and surrounding towns voters backed James L Randel for district chairman and delegates. Townships like Cloverdale Reelsville and Monroe elected Randel aligned delegates by wide margins amid contests in Madison and Jackson townships.
Local party contests show James Wright elected in Jackson Township by 38 to 1 percent, Woodson Batman and George Gowan win in Franklin Township 96 to 53, Hugh Parker acclaimed in Mill Creek, and Floyd Bales acclaimed in Russell. Other notes mention visitors from Chicago and Indianapolis, Christmas greetings, a jewelry store guessing contest, and residents traveling for holidays.
Property deeds list transfers from Chris J. Brown to Mary Ellen Reeves and Eliza A. Boswell to Arthur Stone, with additional transfers from L. H. Hunter to L. W. Hunter in Marion, and John W. Stroube to Earl P. Stroube in Madison. Amounts shown include 7000, 1600, and 4044.20.
Roy Christie son of Mr and Mrs John Christie and Roxie McMains daughter of Mr and Mrs Alexander McMains married at the bride’s home in Greencastle in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev B D Beck Both couples are well known in the vicinity Christie works for Bicknell Hardware The families gathered for a Christmas dinner after the ceremony
A 4 percent savings plan at the Central Trust Company urges residents to deposit Christmas money now. The 1500 Savings Accounts are earning interest and a 2000 profit is to be credited on January 1, 1914 to wise community savers in the Home for Savings. Families including Mr and Mrs W H Eiteljorge and others spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Albert Eiteljorge in Indianapolis.
Politicians see no early returns in the chairmanship fight at Green Castle as Roberts mounts a hard campaign to control the convention.
In the six county townships of Indiana's Fifth District 126 delegates vote today and tonight to send a Greencastle convention delegation. The race for state committee member to replace James L. Randel features Donn M. Roberts, Forest M. Kaufman, and Randel, each confident of victory amid stirring district tensions.
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