Reception in honor of Mrs. Wilbur F. Starr
Mrs. Frank Donner and Mrs. W. E. Starr hosted a reception for visiting Mrs. Wilbur F. Starr with about 150 guests at the Donner home. Christmas and New Year decor, ice cream cake and coffee were served. Attending helpers and a number of local residents joined in the event. Otis Gott, recently discharged from the Army, is visiting the Ragan family on North Jackson Street.
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Frank Donner
W. E. Starr
Donner
Wilbur F. Starr
Conner
Starr
Otis Gott
United States Army
Boston
Mrs
R. R. Ragan
North
Jackson Street
Lights Promised Tonight as Plant Repairs Proceed
Electrical repair work reported to have begun this morning with an engine delivered and installation expected today. Manager hopes to finish by evening as additional machinery is being placed to restore service.
Repairs Complete as Putnam Electric Prep For Full Service
John G. Bryson announces arrival of repairs for the broken engine at the Putnam Electric light plant and that work is underway to restore regular service this evening. The damaged cylinder head was cast in Brazil after Erie, Pennsylvania failed to stock a replacement and two heads were made for future safeguard. Three engines and three generators are aimed to be in operation by next Monday, ensuring an extra machine to prevent outages and improve future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Bryson
Putnam Electric Company
Electric Light Plant
Bryson
Erie
Brazil
Greencastle
Applications for Automobile Licenses Advancing
The Herald offers automobile and motorcycle license application blanks. Call at the Herald office to obtain forms while supplies last.
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Herald Office
Herald
Ocean-to-Ocean Hike Gag Sparks Wager Incident
Two pedestrians begin a long hike advertised as a wager. The stunt promotes two well known shoe brands as they trek across a coast to coast route attracting attention and headlines.
Ocean to Ocean Hobo Walkers Travel Through Putnam County
Greencastle and Putnam County residents report two young men from Anderson Indiana passing along the National Road claiming a world crossing wager. J H Schall and Ernest Hudson say they will walk a two year route to San Francisco then north to Canada east to the Atlantic south to the gulf west to California north to San Francisco and back to Indianapolis seeking $2000. They say they represent two Indianapolis shoe firms and sell postal cards to cover expenses while along the route. The police anticipate handling them as other itinerant beggars as reception for hikers wanes.
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Greencastle
Putnam County
Police Department
J. H. Schall
Ernest Hudson
Anderson
Ind
San Francisco
Cal
Canada
Atlantic Coast
Gulf
California
Indianapolis
Brazil Motorcyclist Injured on Reelsville Hill
Joe Riddell suffered a badly scraped face after his motorcycle skidded on Reelsville hill last Saturday. He was thrown from the machine and landed on the gravel, tearing skin and bruising flesh.
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Joe Riddell
Reelsville
Riddell
Brazil
Marriage Licenses for Stevens and O’Hair
John Frederick Stevens of Princeton Indiana and Mable Irene O’Hair of Greencastle Indiana obtained marriage licenses. The record notes both parties as applicants and lists their hometowns.
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John Frederick Stevens
Princeton
Indiana
Mable Irene O’hair
Greencastle
Putnam County Commission Elects New Board Leader
County Commissioner Albert Gardner ends his second term as Putnam County commissioner. H Witt Sutherlin will replace Gardner on the board, with the two year term tradition of re electing incumbents at the end of their first term. Gardner is praised for his efficient service while in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gardner
Putnam County
H. Witt Sutherlin
Gardner
New Officials To Take Office Tomorrow
City administration changed hands as Republicans yield to Democrats. John R. Miller steps down and Walter Cooper assumes office tomorrow.
Greencastle Shifts to Democratic Control Tomorrow
Tomorrow morning Greencastle will inaugurate Democratic control as John R. Miller and Republican councilmen step down. Mayor Walter Cooper takes office with a Democratic slate including Edward Huffman George Dobbs Frank Allen and Eugene Schmitt. The clerk remains Wes Miller and F M Lyon becomes city attorney. Two Republicans Roy Abrams and Elmer Crawley will serve as councilmen. Mayor Cooper offices in the Donner building. County Treasurer Arthur Reat will move to his Mt Meridian farm next fall.
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Greencastle
John R. Miller
Walter Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Edward Huffman
George Dobbs
Frank Allen
Eugene Schmitt
Wes Miller
F. M. Lyon
Roy Abrams
Elmer Crawley
Mayor Cooper
Donner
Arthur Reat
Mt. Meredian
Denton Not Seriously Injured After Chicago Streetcar Accident
J Y Denton baggage master at Monon station was struck by a streetcar in Chicago and suffered a lacerated bruised face with no broken bones. His daughter Mrs George Johnson of this city went to Chicago and will return home this afternoon. Dr Demetrius Tillotson conducted a funeral in Lebanon and will visit Dr and Mrs Kirk Waldo Robbins. Mr and Mrs Henry Runyan returned from Mt Meridian where they visited Mr and Mrs George Collins.
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J. Y. Denton
Monon Station
Chicago
Denton
George Johnson
Demetrius Tillotson
College Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Lebanon
Kirk Waldo Robbins
College Avenue
Tillotson
Banner Year for the Farmer Report
The Agricultural Department released a summary showing ten billion dollars in farm product value for 1913 marking a peak in rural activity. The document highlights growth in crops livestock and related sectors across the nation with emphasis on farm prosperity.
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Agricultural Department
Record 1913 farm wealth tops ten billion dollars
Washington reports 6.6 million farms and 6.1 billion dollars in crops for 1913 with cereals valued at 2.896 billion and animal products at 3.65 billion. Cash income estimated at 5.847 billion, despite droughts, with 52 percent of crops remaining on farms. Retail prices trend higher as production increases. Tomorrow New Year’s Day closures noted in Greencastle.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
County Board to Elect Officers and Appoint Road Superintendent
County commissioners plan to reorganize next Monday and elect new officers. They will decide on appointing a road superintendent with Witts Sutherlin named as a new member and county house superintendent to be chosen.
Special county meeting outlines 1914 changes and openings
The County Commissioners held a year end session to close 1913 finances and approve salaries and claims. Monday will see a new board lineup with Witt Sutherlin replacing George Gardner and William M. Houck as president. The road superintendent and county house superintendent positions were also to be filled from several applicants.
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General
George Gardner
Witt Sutherlin
Gardner
William M. Houck
James Terry
Wesley Stewart
James Clark
New Year Savings Pitch From Central Trust Company
Leaving Tonight a dated 1914 intro contrasts the old year and the New Year. The ad urges readers to open a Savings Account at 4 percent with Central Trust Company, promising security and progress as they look ahead to 1912 and nine years hence.
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Central Trust Company
New County Officials Host New Year’s Gatherings
Henry Runyan will take office as Putnam County treasurer tomorrow succeeding Arthur Reat and Witt Sutherlin will assume county commissioner duties. In keeping with a long-standing custom they will celebrate by treating friends with apples and cigars at their courthouse offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Runyan
Putnam County
Arthur Reat
Witt Sutherlin
Court House
New Year Births Mentioned With Arrival Anticipation
A brief clue notes the arrival of a baby in 1914 with a New Year implication, suggesting a countdown to the newborn's moment. The line hints at timing around midnight as the year turns.
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Reelsville Hill
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Marx
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