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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1918
Page
2
The Herald notes Second Class mail status at Greencastle post office with Charlies J. Arnold as proprietor and Claude M. Ogle as managing editor. It lists publication schedule as daily except Sunday and provides subscription rates for daily and weekly issues, with carrier and mail options and unit prices.
Miss Goldie Ruark and Mrs. Bert Poer with James celebrated Christmas at Will Shuck's. Alice Ransom visits Indianapolis. Driggins from near North Salem called at Bert Poer's. Grace Morgan is ill. Fillmore households, Emma Morgan and Maria Campbell hosts noted. Shuck and Morgan attend Ladies Aid anniversary. 여러 residents visit kin, shuck corn, and call on neighbors across Coatesville and nearby towns.
Lee Whitted and family of Jadson, Virgil Terry and family of Morton, Cleve Rogers and family of Roachdale, and T. L. Terry and family of Indianapolis spent Wednesday with J. W. Terry and wife in Fincastle.
Ethel and Earl Watson and Neal Everman attended the Qld Fiddlers Contest at Bainbridge Thursday evening. Leslie Brothers attended lodge at Roachdale Thursday evening. Mrs. Frank Nelson and daughter Mary Virginia of Indianapolis are visiting relatives here. Miss Anita Fosher continues about the same. Clyde and Merle Allen of Carpen tersville spent Saturday night with Charlie Silvey and wife. Mrs. George Young and Mrs. Maude Nelson spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs. T. F. Fosher and daughter. Miss Mary Virginia Nelson spent last night with Misses Vera and Maddonna Tustison.
Mrs. E M Moore recounts meeting Thomas Moore as a child and the humorous first greeting. She recalls his kindly demeanor, the rough hat and tail coat, and the moment when a shy game of naming him almost ended their friendship. The exchange ends with renewed bonds and affection.
The article lists poets and writers who composed famous works in various locations. Defoe near Dorking at Burford Bridge, Keats at Burford Bridge hotel, Meredith in Westhumble, Tennyson in the Isle of Wight, Shelley in Marlow, Byron at Ouchy, Coleridge and Wordsworth on the Quantock Hills, Browning in the Mediterranean, Burns by a riverside farm, and Byron’s The Prisoner of Chillon.
A correspondent notes ikons across Russia serve devotional use, not mere images, depicting the Savior, Virgin Mary, and Saints. Most faces and hands show. settings of gold or silver fix value. Icons are painted by postulants guided by a 12th century Dionysius manuscript. The Iberian Mother of God from Mount Athos, housed in a chapel built by Czar Alexis in Golden Moscow, is lavishly adorned with diamonds, pearls, and angels’ enamel plaques.
The Churches Sunday school at 9 30 and Congregational meeting at 10 30 will consider calling a pastor. A brief devotion precedes the vote. If desired, a pastor will be chosen. A union evening service will be held at the Christian church with unified congregations.
G W Livingston pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with Grant Scott as superintendent The session ends with a merger New Year message All invited to attend Sunday school and begin the New Year In the evening no service as all churches join in a union service at the Christian church
Levi Marshall pastor leads Sunday school at 9 30 with G W Conklin as superintendent. Preaching at 10 45 on Turning Northward New Year. Junior C E at 6 30, union young peoples meeting. Union service at 7 30 with Blain E Kirkpatrick and Evangelist Maxwell. All welcome.
Blaine E Kirkpatrick minister. Sunday school 9 30. Morning service 10 40 Patriotic service dedicates new service flag with address by Prof R W Brown of Wabash College Why France Has Held Fast Special music Union services at Christian church in evening Epworth League and Christian Endeavors unite at Christian church 6 30 Harry Maxwell leads singing 7 30 at Christian church Our Epworth League urged to attend Lyman Hiowe travelogue lecture Wednesday Campaign prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 outline plans for three month drive All members urged to attend
Lyman H Howe's Travel Festival brings a new January 9 performance with an Atlantic fleet feature showing Uncle Sam's navy and midshipmen training at Annapolis. The program includes aerial combat, broncho riding feats, Alpine climbing, Cascade trip to the Great Northern Railway, and a new batch of amusing cartoons.
Theodore McKamey of Cloverdale announces his candidacy for Putnam County Recorder, subject to the Democratic primary election decision. The filing signals his intent to compete in the party race and seek election to the county post.
Arthur R. Hurst of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam County Prosecutor, subject to the outcome of the primary election.
Sunday services in the Ader block, subject God. Wednesday testimonial services at 8 p. m. (Evening). Regular readings and congregation activities announced for the local Christian Science congregation.
The Nazarene Church at Washington and Vine led by Pastor Guy C. McHenry announces Sunday school at 9:45, morning service at 10:45 on the topic Faithfulness, evening service at 7:15 with The Great Question, and prayer services Tuesdays and Fridays at 7:35.
Paul F. Priest assessor of Floyd township enters the race for Putnam county assessor on the Democratic ticket awaiting primary results. R. E. Knoll Greencastle township announces candidacy for county auditor under the Democratic primary process. Walter S. Campbell Floyd township declares for Putnam circuit court clerk with Democratic primary fate to be decided.
For County Treasurer S C Say ers of Greencastle township announces his candidacy for treasurer of Putnam county subject to the voters.
County auditor candidate Fred V. Thomas announces his bid for Putnam county auditor subject to Democratic primary decision. He aims to win the party nomination and seek office in the upcoming election.
Locust Street Methodist Church offers Sunday school at 1 30 with Mrs H B Longden as superintendent. Morning service at 10 40 features a sermon by the pastor with class meeting after. Union evening services at the Christian church with a 6 30 young people service and a 7 30 preaching service by Rev Blaine E Kirkpatrick of College Avenue. Public invited to all services.
Commissioner John Curran of Monroe township announces his run for the First District seat, subject to the Democratic primary decision.
O G Webb of Marion township announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Putnam county treasurer subject to the primary election decision.
Indianapolis January 4 over one million pounds of Christmas cheer were shipped to American troops in France in 51341 mail sacks. Much of the cargo was useful items, while 1 181 055 pounds of Christmas gifts strained shipping needs. The U S Government handled the mail rapidly and sent 21000 sacks of cheer on a battleship to ease regular channels. Soldiers back home urged essential items remain priority during war.
Indiana and Ohio map out maple sugar drive as a wartime aid to sugar shortages. Officials note rising yields since 1900 and 1910, urge tapping trees, securing buckets and spiles, and hiring help to produce syrup costs. Producers can earn to 1.50 a gallon. sugar prices may surge to 2.00.
Indianapolis Jan 5 The state board of agriculture will hear profits from the state fair last September totaling 17000, a swing from a 13000 loss in 1916. The new board has saved money by using newspaper ads instead of billboards. The fair is planned for the week of September 2 with a premium list next month and attractions under way. Food conservation and war work exhibits are expected to lead.
The speaker states they will be at home in Fillmore on Tuesdays and Fridays to act as trustee of Marion township. They will also be at their Greencastle office over Rickett's Jewelry Store each weekday during the term to conduct Greencastle business.
East and West bound interurban schedule issued by Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co effective February 1, 1917. Includes morning and afternoon departures with limited trains stopping at Greencastle and Highland.
Timetable lists northbound and southbound Chicago to Lafayette and Louisville routes on the Chicago and Northwest Louisville line. Includes train numbers, arrival and departure times, accom (coach) details, and notes that all trains run daily. Local freights do not carry passengers. Pullman sleepers on night trains and parlor and dining cars on day trains. Complete time cards and fare information available by address.
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