McCain-Shea Wedding and Local Notices
The piece reports the December 27 1913 marriage of Lon McCann and Mary Shea near Bainbridge and notes Agnes Kimball and Edward Afflech wedding in New York. It also covers a large poultry exhibition entry count and warns of kerosene lamp fires with safety advice from the state fire marshal urging metal lamps and small bases to prevent accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCain-Shea
Dan Cupid
Bainbridge
Lon McCann
R. J. McCann
Mary Shea
Agnes Kimball
New York
Edward T. Afflech
Toledo
Kimball
Tabernacle Church
Delaware Street Temple
Victor Herbert
Afflech
Overland Company
How Money Grows With Savings at Four Percent
An advertisement explains how regular weekly deposits grow with 4 percent interest. It shows sample savings trajectories from 1.00 to 5.00 weekly, illustrating balances over time and encourages saving a portion of each paycheck at Central Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Trust Company
Kerosense in Lamps and Stoves Linked to House Fires
Indiana's fire marshal warns kerosene in lamps and stoves causes about 250 dwelling house fires annually with many injuries and deaths. From May 15 to Oct 10 there were fifty stove explosions and fourteen kerosene mishaps blamed on carelessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Santa costumes burn in Indiana Christmas recalls
Four Indiana individuals suffered severe burns during Christmas celebrations as cotton and inflammable materials in Santa costumes caught fire from open candles on trees. Incidents were reported in Elwood Washington Greensburg and Evansville with additional tree fires in Indianapolis Michigan City Goshen Terre Haute Gas City and Vincennes. The fire marshal expects more reports as the holiday season continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Elwood
Washington
Greensburg
Evansville
Santa Claus
Indianapolis
Michigan City
Goshen
Terre Haute
Gas City
Vincennes
Fire Marshal to Keep Records of Fire Fatalities
Indiana will start a new system after the new year to record all injuries and deaths from fires from reports to the state board of health. The fire marshal previously tracked burns only and lacked specific fire fatality data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Indiana
Board of Health Office
Local Schools Open After Christmas Break
Verlyn Broadstreet visited Terre Haute. Joyce Walters stayed with her sister Ola Hubble in Stilesville. Paul Coleman visited Hodge family. J W Stringer with Thomas Stringer family. Mrs Connie Bull recovering after Christmas operation. St is improving. Herbert Heavins and family visited Clevie Parker and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verlyn Broadstreet
Terre Haute
Joyce Walters
Ola Hubble
Stilesville
Paul Coleman
Hodge
R. C. Hodge
Melville McHurlie
Connie Bull
J. W. Stringer
Thomas Stringer
Herbert Heavins
Clevie Parker
Funeral for Frances Mayo Held at Parke County Line
Misses Mary and Emma Moore attended the funeral of Frances Mayo the two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Mayo who live west of the city near the Parke county line the service was held this morning at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Emma Moore
Frances Mayo
Richard Mayo
Parke County Line
Earl Shelly
Effie Wood
James Wood
Philip Frank
Shelly
Big Four Railroad
Marriage Licenses Recorded for Earl Shelly and Effie Wood
Earl Shelly and Effie Wood, both residents of Greencastle, obtained marriage licenses as listed in the local civil records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Shelly
Effie Wood
Greencastle
Poultry Show Opens With Fine Birds At Putnam County Fair
Judging of the poultry exhibition for the Putnam County Fanciers Association began this morning. A fine lot of birds is shown as the annual show proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Fanciers’ Association
Abrams Dominates White Orpington Class At Putnam Poultry Show
Roy Abrams leads the White Orpington class at the Putnam County Fanciers Association exhibition in Williamson room. Judge W. W. Zike from Morristown oversees judging as entrants pour in. premiums include silver cups and tickets with a white Leghorn trio offered by Miss Laura Ammerman for the top ticket seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Zike
Morristown
Laura Ammerman
Roy Abrams
Progressive Party in Putnam seeks county committee reorganizatio
The Progressive Party of Putnam county calls for reorganization. Precinct meetings on January 13 elect precinct committeemen with Greencastle City at 7 30 p m and rural areas at 2 30 p m. January 17 in Greencastle at 1 30 p m the precinct leaders elect a county chairman.
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Progressive Party
Putnam County
I. A. Hays
Greencastle
F. A. Hays
Greencastle City
Bishop McConnell Attacks Self-Style Refinement Critics
Former DePauw University president Bishop Francis J. McConnell denounces those who call themselves refined criticizing their taste and morals. He blames the animal public for novel and stage works and urges a traditional standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. McConnell
DE Pauw University
Bishop McConnell rails at animal life in refined society
In Chicago on January 5 Bishop Francis J. McConnell warned against animalism in refined circles and in industry. He urged moving beyond material comforts and “childish” religion to play a man’s part with leisure, community improvement, and moral courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Francis J. McConnell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Denver
Sunday Evening Club
Orchestra Hall
Bishop MccConnell
India
Hawthorne
Seizing Thunderbolts and How Men Command Forces
The passage compares bold leadership to grasping powerful forces, noting Daniel Webster could seize a thunderbolt with a mere gesture. It argues that acting as a man means laying hold of the mighty forces surrounding us to compel results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Eleanor Gates' The Poor Little Rich Girl at English Opera House
Klaw Erlanger presents Eleanor Gates fantasy at Indianapolis English Opera House for a week starting January 12. The production features Viola Dana and a star cast in a simple yet serious tale of a neglected girl discovering value beyond money, with a large ensemble in thirty speaking parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Opera House
Indianapolis
Opera House
Klaw & Erlanger
Eleanor Gates
Gates
Gwendolyn
Hudson Theatre
New York
Viola Dana
Elia Rock
Gladys Fairbanks
Viola Fortesque
Nellie Preston
Helen Gurney
Jeanne Jackson
Irene Rathbun
Belle Parks
Margaret Houck
Honore Cornette
Harry C. Browne
Frank Currier
Harry Cowan
J. Palmer Collins
Wm. S. Lyons
Horace Mitchell
Harry Cowley
Jos. A. Bingham
al Grady
A. Alphonse
James Bryson
James Robbins
W. Leonard Howe
Former Greencastle Man Is Robbed by Employee
Ladoga Indiana January 5 A Greencastle liveryman George B Tucker used a coin toss to assign custody of cash receipts to two employees Fred Williams of Ladoga and Roy Oakley of Roachdale Oakley was chosen but the couple who married recently were robbed during their Christmas honeymoon trip to Carlisle Kentucky after leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ladoga
Ind
George B. Tucker
Fred Williams
Roy Oakley
Roachdale
Oakley
Tucker
Oakley accused in cash theft from Tucker case
Report says Oakley disappeared with 40 to 70 dollars taken during his boss’s absence. Oakley then drove to Roachdale with Tucker’s horse and buggy before arranging for Williams to retrieve the horse. Tucker pursued recovery with attorney R W Marks after learning of the missing cash and horse. Oakley, 23, is sought by authorities. Williams is cleared.
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Tucker
Oakley
Mr. Tucker
Roachdale
Williams
Carlisle
Ladoga
R. W. Marks
Monon
John Williams
Community notes from local Indiana households and visitors
Malta and Indianapolis residents visit relatives. Miss Lucy Garrett’s surprise birthday party with neighbors. Arthur Strain returns from Indianapolis visit. Reunions include Lizzie Sinclair Irene Shuck Campbell and others. Pauline Goodwin returns to school after illness. Missing horse found four miles west next day. Guests include Pred Elliott Frank Garrett and Sam Campbell family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Will Shuck
Lizzie Sinclair
Irene
Lloyd Campbell
James Duncan
Frank Woods
Arthur Strain
Frank Garrett
Statie Layman
Phillips
Pauline Goodwin
Local Notes From North Washington Miss
Miss Lizzie Urton visited cousin Josie Brown on Wednesday night. Lucian Sutton recovering well after an appendectomy. Chicken pox reported in local schools. Miss Lulu Aker vacationed with Miss Cleo Helper at Putnamville. William Hathaway moved to Staunton. Mort Smith to occupy Huffman house and Mrs. Combs to move into his vacated home.
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Zeis & Company
Williamson
Hroadpark
Baker Opera House
Kalem
Edison
Lubin
S. C. Prevo
Joe Cline
Roachdale Bank
C. V. Hampton
Hershal Rodgers
Business Today
Roy Young
Fred Thomas
The
Thomas Buggy Co
Lafayette
Irene Kessler
L. G. Wright
Joseph Preston
Cloverdale
Andrew Durham
East Seminary Street
Alonzo Cook
Opera
Columbus Gillen
C. C. Gillen
C. C. Shay
Jeffersonville State Reformatory
John Johnson
Mrs
Heber Johnson
Helen Sullivan
Alexandria
Crescent Club
W. O. Timmons
East Washington Street
Harrison Harlan
Kokomo
C. C. Bates
West Washington Street
Hebert Ellis
Knightstown
James P. Hughes
Danville
Hendricks
Lee Shaw
Star Billiard and Poo
DePauw
Meharry Hall
Esther White
W. H. Block Department Store
Miss White
John Walsh
Alec Crosby
the Christian Church
W. L. Denman
Poplar and
Vine Streets
Myra Curtis
M. E. Phillips
Noblesville
Vassar Knitting Co
Bay City
Mich
Edward Coffman
Illinois
Harley Pitchford
Filmore
Patridge Rock
Express
Whiteee —Cock
Will Shamel
Hen
Roy Abrams. Ltd
L. M. Christie
Brazil
Pulletist
L. M. Windham
Cockerel
Lst
J. P. Allen
Percival
Browning’s Grocery
Jersey
Malta
Pearson’s Bakery
Spaunhurst Osteopaths
J. E. Dayton
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