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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson received birthday congrats from foreign rulers led by King George V of Great Britain and President Estrada Cabrera of Guatemala. Cabinet members visited the White House to pass along greetings after Mrs. Wilson’s death.
Recorder elect John W. Shannon and Clerk elect Harry W. Moore will succeed Charles E. Wood and A. J. Hamrick respectively Friday January 1. Old officers and their successors will greet friends in Court House Friday.
John W. Shannon and Harry W. Moore will assume duties as county officers in Putnam on Friday January 1. They succeed County Recorder Charles E. Wood and County Clerk A J Hamrick, with Wood praised for prior service and Hamrick noted for his four year term and respected conduct. Pearl Newgent, deputy clerk for eight years, retires January 1.
The DePauw club wraps its thirty third annual tour of Indiana and Illinois with a Christmas trip ending next Monday. The tour resumes after the first semester, continuing with games in southern Indiana and eastern Illinois.
The latest U S internal revenue stamp for marriages after the emergency revenue law requires a love stamp on the marriage certificate. Clergy or magistrates must affix a 10 cent stamp when issuing the certificate, raising Cupid’s expense account by 10 cents per marriage.
A 15 year old boy was arrested Monday night by Officer Frank Riley for intoxication and jailed. The officer sought to determine if a local party organizer sold liquor to the minor.
A 15 year old resident near Clinton Falls was found intoxicated after buying a pint of whiskey from a man in a city pool room on Monday night. He testified in Mayor Cooper's court that he did not know the seller, cried, and described the accused man. A second hearing is set for Wednesday as officers continue the investigation.
Treasurer H. H. Runyan receives final settlement drafts from De Liver for the state's portion of taxes collected in Putnam County at the last fall installment.
The DePauw University Glee Club opens its 33rd annual Christmas tour with a concert in Martinsville under Epworth League auspices. Nineteen members travel with faculty rep Ira Pratt, soloists Don Julien and Paul Bickel, and manager Neil Booth. They perform a travesty The Lamentable Tragedy of Julius Caesar and a full program including Balfe Hawaiian Song, The Mulligan Musketeers, The Smugglers' Son, and Archer's Marching Song. Alumni gather in Indianapolis to hear the group at Broadway M E church tonight.
Putnam county treasurer H H Runyan delivered $27,269.38 to State Treasurer W H Vollmer. The funds disbursed included Educational Fund 4251.45, Tax Fund 407.57, Permanent Endowment 166.86, Vocational Educational 831.66, Sinking Fund 1252.46, State School 12040.58, Benevolent Institution 5188.50, and Common Interest 3056.32.
Mrs. Lena Selby spent the day in Indianapolis accompanied by Miss Olive Selby who has been visiting here for several days. The item also mentions a five cent roll of home made mush available at grocers.
A storm brings heavy rain Monday night along with ice and snow making the day disagreeable. Temperatures rise and stay high through Wednesday reducing ice now and forecasted to ease late week.
The forecasted cold snap will sweep through Indiana Tuesday night or Wednesday, with temperatures dropping sharply. Officials warn the wave may match the severity of the two prior cold fronts this season.
Indianapolis news reports Secretary of State Homer L. Cook says 1915 auto license plates and applications are ready. The license process will start immediately and many car owners are expected to register before year’s end. Will Wetz opens a fruit and vegetable store in the former Hamilton Music space, promising an up-to-date shop.
Forecasters warned of fair weather failing as a cold front brought heavy rain to Greencastle. Streets remained slippery and temperatures stayed low, delaying thaw. Officials predicted rising warmth until Wednesday before a third cold wave moves from western Canada through Illinois and near the Great Lakes.
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