Poultry Show A Big Success
A poultry exhibition drew a larger crowd and a finer class of fowls than previous years. Organizers report strong financial results and a notable effort to attract a large attendance.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1914
Page
1
Poultry Show Elects Officers and Plans Exits to Indiana Shows
The Putnam County Fanciers Association in Williamson room selects officers for the coming year as the poultry exhibition concludes. Officers include Earle Bunten president Roy Abrams treasurer Mrs Walter Evans superintendent Will Shamel assistant superintendent Henry Williams. Many exhibitors will enter upcoming shows in Brazil Danville and Bloomington with Bunten Evans and Williams entering Silver Leghorn White Rocks and other breeds. A second drawing for a pair of partridge rocks raised by J H Pitchford of Fillmore was held with C L Brackney winning the ticket. Walter Evans will award a White Rock pair to the ticket holder tonight as the ticket sale contest nears its end with top prize a trio of White Leghorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County Fanciers Association
Williamson Room
Peg Meal
Abe
Earle Bunten
Roy Abrams
Indianapolis
Walter Evans
Luther Herbert
E. McCullough
Henry Williams
Benjamin A
Brazil
Filmore
C. L. Brackney
Brick Chapel
Rhode Island
Record of 1864 New Year’s cold wave diary
W. W. Boone cites his father Andrew Jackson Boone diary noting January 1 1864 with 24 degrees below zero at 5 am and 10 below at 1 pm, a NW wind and sun. The eighteen hour drop totals 70 degrees. January 2 starts at 18 below and rises to 10 above by afternoon. Boone stayed indoors with fires burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Boone
Andrew Jackson Boone
Boone
Lebanon
Crawfordsville Star Guard Hurt In Thorntown Game
Noble Shaw, star guard for Crawfordsville high school, suffered a serious injury in the Crawfordsville Thorntown basketball game. He was unconscious for two hours after being struck by an opposing player, a condition reported by his brother Press Shaw from the attending physician. Frank Day was in Indianapolis on business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Shaw
Crawfordsville
Democratic primary to be next May announcements proceed
The central committee plans remain unchanged from two years ago with the primary set for May. Candidates are announcing their runs and outlining platforms as the calendar advances toward the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Committee
Many Seek Nominations In Putnam County Primary
Democratic primary likely May 6 for Putnam county offices from township assessor to Representative. Central Committee set 180 day rule. registration law changed. no action yet to shift date. Chairman Hamrick expected to convene and may keep original plan despite opposition from several committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Democratic Central Committee
Arthur Hamrick
Nominations Vote Divided Over May Primary Date
The text notes that candidates prefer keeping the May primary date to avoid inconvenience. Several men have announced campaigns for various nominations and argue against changing the original schedule. They claim no complaints would arise if the date remains as set.
A New Auctioneer in Putnam County
Otto O. Dobbs, popular young resident near Belle Union, graduates from Jones National School of Auctioneering in Chicago after six weeks study. He plans to start auctioneering in Putnam and neighboring counties. Brother of George Dobbs of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto O. Dobbs
Putnam County
Belle Union
Chicago
Jones National School of Auctioneering
Dobbs
Mr. Dobbs
George Dobbs
Will Reduce Number of Supervisors on Roadwork Plan
A new road law aims to lower supervisor counts by appointing a county superintendent who will oversee road projects. Each appointee will be responsible for 25 miles of improved road, consolidating management and speeding construction.
New County Road System Sets 25 Mile Districts for Putnam
Alva Lisby of Marion township is appointed county road superintendent under the new law. He will create districts of about 25 miles each, appoint about 35 road supervisors for roughly 800 miles of improved roads, and oversee repairs from an office in the Greencastle courthouse. Alec Lane assists as the map is prepared and districts defined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Lisby
Marion Township
Putnam County
Lisby
Alec Lane
Court House
Greencastle
Rockville Boys Triumph in Narrow 33-11 Victory
Local Gary High School boys fall to Rockville in a defensive clash as Parke County lads push a gritty win on the road. Rockville steady, holding a low-scoring lead, while Parke County players showcase solid effort throughout.
Rockville Defeats Greencastle In Narrow Win
Rockville dominates Greencastle 33 to 11 at Rockville with Reel injury early. Harrison Seybold lead Rockville scorers while Crump Small shine for Greencastle. return game set January 24 on local floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Rockville
Parke County
Reel
Crump
Small
Harrison
Seybold
Green
Ellis O’brien
McIntosh
Rohm
Ellis
Gaebler
Coleman
Shower favors the Ver million couple at Half Way house
About eighty four of the young friends of Mr and Mrs Eric Vermillion who live with Mr Verni lion Vermillion and parents at the Half Way house in Mt Meridian gave the newlyweds a miscellaneous shower on Wednesday evening. Many gifts were presented and guests enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Vermillion
Vernilion
Sylvan A. Vermillion
Mt. Meridian
Blaze at Electric Shop Labeled Notable Fire Save
Russell Hadley spotted a blaze in waste paper in the rear of the Electric Shop on Main street and, with Officer Osborn and a passing taxicab, helped summon the Central fire station. Chief Johnston used a chemical extinguisher from the auto to subdue the fire with little damage. Hadley previously helped save the Phi Delta Theta house on the West Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Russell Hadley
West Side
Mr. Hadley
Osborn
Central Fire Station
Johnston
Hadley
Phi Delta Theta
Lafayette Journal
Hoosiers Health Longevity Praised by Doctor
Dr J N Harty says Indiana residents are healthier and live longer than most states. Mortality decline about seven percent over the last decade, a result gratifying to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Harty
Indiana
Tuberculosis Decreases in Indianapolis Health Report
Indiana health officials report longer life expectancy and drops in tuberculosis diphtheria and typhoid mortality due to state and local health efforts. Dr J N Hurty notes life span rising and links obesity and rich foods to future illness while warning medicines cannot fix long standing habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
State Board of Health
J. N. Hurty
Dr. Hurty
Hurty
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Andrew Jackson
Frank Day
Business Today
Hart Schaffner & Marx
the Model Clothing Store
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Cook's Drug Store
Will Wetz
Progressive Meeting
Fourth Ward
Crawford Hotel
John Clark
Mr. Clark
Madison, Warren
Greencastle Townships
Gordon Prevo
Ashmore
Ill
Ulrich Gamble
Blaze
Greencastle High School
DePauw University
Court C. Smythe
G. V. Smythe
Fred
Cincinnati
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Fred Smythe
Ralph Smythe
Jesse Smyth
E. J. Rohr
J. J. Williams
H. D. Reiman
C. & O. Railway Company of
Cook
Opera House
A, Cook
Mutual Movies
Kay
Reliance Drama
Tempesta
Majestic Comedy
Keystone
Wiel the Dactor
Central Trust Company
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