Fern Mansfield Sandstone Plant Noted In 38th Geology Report
The state geology report highlights the Root Glass sand plant at Fern Terre Haute five miles southwest. Mansfield sandstone from Fern is praised as top grade for glass making and the plant capacity is listed at 100 tons daily. Otto Mecum returns from Chicago tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Geology and Natural Resources
Edward Barrett
Root Glass Company
Terre Haute
Fern
Mansfield
Vote Orphanage to Open Here in Greencastle
Trustees plan to rent a house in Greencastle soon for a proposed new institution named Vote Orphanage. It will admit orphans and dependent children of the state and seek local support to benefit the town.
Orphanage proposed for Greencastle by Methodist church
Trustees met at Rev B D Becks home to decide on Greencastle as the site for a Methodist orphanage. They will rent initially then buy a home later. They aim to raise five dollars a month from twenty citizens for a year to cover early costs. Angie Godwin will be superintendent and trustees include Mrs Mary E Weeks Peru Rev B D Beck and others from Greencastle.
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Greencastle
B. D. Beck
Angie Godwin
Mary E. Weeks
Peru
W. C. van Arsdel
Fenwick Reed
Henry Ostrom
Demetrius Tillotson
George M. Wilson
H. C. Allen
E. H. Shields
Chimney Sparks Spark Roof Blaze at West Walnut Home
Sparks from a chimney sparked a fire at Mrs. L. I. Crawford’s home on west Walnut street Tuesday afternoon. A two foot roof hole formed but firefighters using chemical apparatus averted heavy damage. Insurance covered the loss. A passerby alerted the box 6L alarm at Madison and Walnut. The quick response and chemical usage kept the blaze from spreading despite wind. Separately Alva Lisby, superintendent of Filmore Christian Sunday School, received a rocking chair from pupils for two years of service, with attendance rising from 20 to 120.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. I. Crawford
West Walnut Street
Crawford House
Madison and
Walnut Streets
Alva Lisby
Filmore Christian Sunday School
Lisby
Weather Man Warns of Another Severe Cold Wave
The community fears a third great cold spell as temperatures drop and ice forms. The Weather Man predicts another severe cold snap may arrive in Indiana soon, despite midweek forecasts of possible fair weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Burglary at Filmore General Store Stolen Goods Reported
Hordes entered the Filmore store and stole several pairs of shoes and other wearables. A big store provision items were taken from the General Store owned by Thomas Bollannon but nothing else appears missing after a break in at the Big Four Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bolannon
BIG Four
Hoboes Break Into Filmore General Store
Thieves broke into a Filmore general store owned by Thomas Bohan on Tuesday night, smashing a front door to crawl inside. They stole shoes, clothing, tobacco, cigars, and food, then fled by freight train. Sightings near the Big Four station, formerly Delmar, point to the suspects. A fire was started under a box car in Filmore yards, threatening its destruction.
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Filmore
Thomas Bohannon
Big Four
Delmar
Parcel post proves a big revenue producer
Washington reports parcel post has become a strong revenue source for the post office department. Officials say two-year results exceed forecasts with parcel post income from 40 to 50 million dollars, up to 60 million including books and catalogs, and a projected 1.2 billion parcels this year. Also, Putnam County Fanciers' Association prizes attract attention at Hub Clothing store.
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Washington
Parcel Post
Post Office
Lewis
Putnam County Fanciers’ Association
Hub Clothing & Shoe
Indiana to Pay Debt and Clear Old Indebtedness
Indiana prepares to pay 815000 in bills bringing relief to the state and freeing it from outstanding loans for the first time in eighty two years. The Board of Finance is ready to meet and the capitol building costs will be covered after thirty years of delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Finance
Indiana
Capitol Building
Indiana pays off state debts and bonds tied to state house
The Indiana board of finance authorized $685000 to Indianapolis banks and $130000 in foreign debt to be paid, clearing all state indebtedness from the state house project. Payments total 685000 plus 5 percent interest, with $400000 to Fletcher National Bank and other disbursements to Merchants National, Indiana Trust, Indiana National, Central National Greencastle, Citizens National Greencastle, and Citizens National Tipton. The $300000 railroad incorporation fee is covered by treasury funds.
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State Board of Finance
Indianapolis
Tipton
Greencastle
Winslow, Lanier & Co
New York
Finance Board
Fletcher National Bank
Merchants National Bank
Indiana Trust Company
Indiana National Bank
Central National Bank
Citizens National Bank
New York Central Railroad
Hudson River Railway
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
Chicago, Indiana & Southern Railway
State Finance Board
New Road Maintenance System Proves Economical in County
County road records show 1914 repair costs totaling 35 609 46 with a new system saving funds. Lisby notes 4 883 97 for 24 assistants salaries and 15 719 27 for labor while materials cost 13 681 22. Tax take totals 45 682 78, county share plus state auto licenses bring to 49 182 17 with a 153 572 71 surplus after road maintenance funding.
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Alva Lisby
Lisby
Putnam County
Filmore Lodge Elects Officers For Ensuing Year
The Applegate Lodge No. 155 F. and A. M. of Filmore has elected officers for the ensuing year. Byrd Brownell left today for Waterloo Iowa after a week’s visit with friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filmore Lodge F. & A. M
Applegate Lodge
Filmore
Byrd Brownell
Waterloo
January clearance sales sweep Greencastle shops
With Christmas sales over local merchants plan January clearance sales to move winter stock. Several stores promise strong bargains in the next thirty days as DePauw University Glee Club tours the state stopping in Sheridan Tipton Elwood Thorntown and Plainfield.
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Greencastle
DePauw University Glee Club
Sheridan
Tipton
Elwood
Thorntown
Plainfield
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Central Trust Company
R. L. O’hair
J. L. Randel
A. Hays
F. L. O’hair
Marshall & O’hair
Vine and Walnut Streets
Pearson’s
Pearson’s Bakery
Otto Mecum
Chicago
Opera House
A. Cook
Haynes & Foy
THE
Blanche Sweet
Majestic
Ethel
Bill” Komic
Orphanage
Weather Man
Ind
Ge G. Chamness
Jet W. M
Sredesesuneeeenaee
Donsenen
J. W. W. S. Cook
H . C. Storm
H J. Smith
Aoses
A . B. Hubbard
J. Dy Thomas J. Hurst
Geo. Raines
J. I Proctor
Tyler J. C. Ogle
Trustee
Ben
Ati
First National Bank
Fr. A. Arnold
Lueteke
Lueteke’s Bakery
Zeis & Company
E. A. Browning
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