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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
1
Former state senator Fred Van Nuys teams with Chairman Charles A. Greathouse to push a patriotic campaign supporting the national administration. The initiative aims to sustain the war effort and create the first major American jobs program.
Indianapolis January : Charles A Greathouse appoints Fred Van Nuys as secretary of the Indiana Democratic State Central Committee as part of a vigorous 1918 election plan. Van Nuys, former state senator and popular young leader, pledges patriotic war effort and reorganization to back Wilson administration and Governor Goodrich.
Mrs Cassel Tucker departed today for Philadelphia Pennsylvania to spend two weeks with her sister.
Five members of an extra Monon freight crew from McDowell to Lafayette were left in critical condition after severe ptomaine poisoning. The meal at Green castle included corned beef cabbage and potato salad. Two physicians aided the men in Crawfordsville before transport to Lafayette. The Monon restaurant owner denied serving the same items. Health officer Dr King found no restaurant link.
Indianapolis January 10 Information from the Federal Reserve Bank at Chicago to Will H Wade shows the third Liberty bond issue will not be offered before March 15 Washington had announced February 15 as a date which was erroneous The treasury department will not offer a third issue until all first and second issue bonds have been delivered to purchasers The exact date will be announced when final deliveries for the first and second issues are known
Fern Priest sixteen, nephew of Mrs. Frank Talbott, was killed when Monon No 5 struck his truck at the depot crossing in Bainbridge. He lived with Geddis and Loriie Priest, worked for Jess Coffman, and failed to hear the train before driving onto the tracks. Coroner McCurry investigated the fatal accident.
Rockville Ind Jan 10 Martin Wright of Vermillion county was found not guilty of murdering Sheriff Martin Jones of Newport on December 1 1916. The verdict ended a retrial after a first trial produced a guilty verdict and life imprisonment. Wright wept and thanked the jurors as he shook their hands.
The Reid Murdoch Co plant near Vandalia railroad and Harris Milling Co. is praised for its symmetry, clean design, and quality materials. It aims to process about 200 tons daily and could yield roughly $20,000 weekly to Putnam County during tomato season. Manager H W Lowe, a noted Indiana canning figure, will help lead a farmers meeting at the courthouse assembly room at 1 PM Saturday to boost tomato growing and crop production.
The Greencastle Commercial Club elected fifteen directors in a Wednesday meeting at the courthouse assembly room. Despite a small turnout, optimism prevailed as Ed McG Walls Ed Hamilton and J P Hughes had nominated candidates. Secret ballots produced the slate: Fred Hixon H H Ellis Frank Cannon C H Barnaby Halstead Selby B F Corwin A A Hauck A G Brown Ed Harris C C Gautier Chas McGaughey Jesse Hughes N C OHair Chas Broadstreet Ed Hamilton. Treasurer W P Sacket reported $625.57 in the bank. President Hixon thanked the outgoing board and forecast further city gains. New directors addressed the honor and pledged effort. the group will meet Monday to select officers.
The Greencastle post office lists uncalled letters as of January 9 1918. Names include Brown J L Connerly C G Greeley Mr and Mrs Leslie H McClary William F Spencer Dick Smith H E Thomas Miss Shreney Herschel Wyatt. Advertised is to be spoken when calling. W B Vestal P M.
Charles P. Wilson of near Russellville died about 12:50 a.m. Monday after a paralytic stroke at his home two miles northeast of town. He fell in the barn while with his son Omer. Funeral services were held at Hebron church with Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows in charge. He leaves two wives and four children.
The State Council of Defense brings Kenneth Birkin from the French front to a Saturday January 12 gathering at the court house assembly room in Putnam County. Bell and Gaylord will discuss production and the front experience, inviting all to attend the 1 PM start.
Special to the Herald from Roachdale Indiana details the funeral of Albert G Cook who died at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis. The services at his South Indiana street home were led by Rev Mayhall with Masons performing rites. He is survived by a wife two daughters son in law a grandson and a sister. Burial was in Lebanon cemetery.
Mrs. Marion Hinkle of North Jackson street suffered a painful accident this afternoon when a long sewing needle she was using broke and a portion entered the palm of her hand.
Friends gathered for Thursday dinner with James Stover and family H D Anderson and wife Mrs J M Anderson Harvey Charles Ray Crosby and family and Miss Ela Walsh.
Lyman H. Howe Motion Picture Company presented on board the U S S Arkansas at College avenue church with matinee for children and a night show. The varied program featured unique pictures and colored scenic views of the northwest. Receipts benefit the church Women’s League to help pay toward church improvements.
A relief meeting endorsed forming a permanent war relief organization to manage subscriptions and curb frauds. An appeal invites Putnam County residents to a Monday 8 pm meeting at the Commercial Club rooms to discuss establishing a logical, businesslike structure for funding worthy wartime causes.
DePauw Coach Buss worked his tumble of baskets for over two hours. The team will travel this weekend to face Rose Poly in Terre Haute and Central Normal in Danville. Notre Dame game is cancelled this year. Harold Jones elected to lead the 1918 track team after Russell Cook joined the navy. Jones holds the DePauw low hurdle record at 25.3 seconds.
Local food administrator orders dealers without Ber's license to limit pricing to 38 percent of average previous month wheat cost. Evans fixes mill feed prices in line with the new cap.
T. E. Evans the county food administrator issued a price basis for mill feeds under a federal Indiana order. Bran prices must be capped at 38 percent of the previous month’s average wheat cost for car lots and fob mill, with variations for flour middlings and mixed feed, plus handling costs. Jobbers under license can add only approved margins, and cash terms are standard while credit may incur interest. Putnam county millers and feed dealers are urged to note the terms.
Farmers urged to attend at the courthouse to hear Uncle Sam promises for big crops and new farm labor plans. The notice promotes attending to learn how farm help issues will be addressed this year.
The Friday Circle will meet with Mrs Nelson Taulman on Olive street Friday afternoon.
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