Local Nuptials and Visits Highlight Parke County Scene
A young Parke County farmer and Miss Dora Hubbard from Russellville were married by County Clerk Moore this morning. Miss Mary Whorley of Advance returned home after a several days visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Reinhart of this city. Frank Allen traveled to Danville on business today.
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Parke
Dora Hubbard
Noah G
Russellville
Grant
Moore
Mary Whorley
Advance
C. L. Rirhart
Frank Allen
Danville
No Traces Of Missing Man Ed Warner In Indianapolis Trip
Ed Warner a Greencastle cabinet maker and carpenter has been missing since Friday after traveling to Indianapolis to buy supplies. No word from relatives or authorities.
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ED Warner
Greencastle
Indianapolis
Disappearance of Local Cabinetmaker Stuns Community
Ed Warner a Green Castle cabinet maker vanished after 11:25 interurban to Indianapolis last Friday. He planned to buy supplies and return by Friday night or Monday. seen at the Denison Hotel, he told a fellow worker he might skip Wil son’s speech. Family and friends fear foul play as searches fail to locate him.
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Ed Warner
Indianapolis
Warner
Anderson Street
Greencastle
Wilson
Denison
Ezra Lewis
California
West
Merchants Urged to File Partnership Records in Greencastle
Prosecuting Attorney Sutherlin warns Greencastle and county merchants to file partnership records with the county clerk as required by state law. Many firms operating under firm names have silent partners and no filed records, risking single at risk creditors and limited accountability in bankruptcy.
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Greencastle
William M. Sutherlin
Electrocution of Rats Rumored at Vestal Livery Barn
A local barn reportedly adopted an electric rat death method after a dog named Joe, famed for rat work, prompted earlier trouble. Tests at Indiana Garage showed trapped rats electrocuted in seconds, ending a long rodent problem once Joe’s reputation faded.
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Vestal
Joe
Livery Barn
Indiana
Library Growing in Popularity in 1914
Report shows an increase in the number of books issued during 1914 and more readers using the library. Decline in attendance noted as schools improve equipment reducing library visits.
Greencastle Library Sees Growth in Book Loans 1914
The Greencastle city library reports 22 401 books loaned in 1914 with 11 636 readers in the library at various times. 300 new books were bought while about $500 funded a new roof. In 1913 18 900 books were loaned and 15 000 readers visited. The 1915 outlook expects a record number of books purchased.
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Greencastle City
Oil Prospects Improve Near Bain Bridge Test Well
A test well on the James Miller farm west of Bain Bridge nears completion with no handicaps. Drillers expect to strike the second layer of oil sand on Thursday.
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James Miller
Bainbridge
Oil Boom Breathes as Bainbridge Well Nears Completion
The James Miller farm well west of Bainbridge reaches about 1200 feet with a second sand layer expected to yield oil on Thursday. Superintendent Phil S. Fenn notes preparations finished after 8% inch casing was set. A strong mineral water hold and oil-saturated first sand suggest a profitable flow, drawing interest from Putnam County owners and investors. John L. Walker of Hammond, president of Putnam County Oil & Gas, has been at the site awaiting final results.
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James Miller
Bainbridge
Phil S. Fenn
French Lick
Fenn
Putnam County
John L. Walker
Hammond
Putnam County Oil & Gas Company
Colonial Policies Cause of the War
Dr. W. W. Sweet told teachers that rapid growth of English power led Germany into a great struggle. He argued it was necessary to protect commercial interests and warned about colonial policy implications.
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W. W. Sweet
Germany
Colonial Policies of European Powers Lecture
Dr. W. W. Sweet of DePauw University told Greencastle teachers that Britain's colonial policy helped spark the present war. He traced England’s growth from a small island to a vast empire including Canada Australia India South Africa Egypt New Zealand and many sea islands, arguing other European nations must oppose it to retain trade.
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England
W. W. Sweet
DePauw University
Greencastle
Dr. Sweet
Canada
Australia
India
South Africa
Egypt
New Zealand
Crescent Rebekah Lodge Invited to Filmore Joint Meeting
Crescent Rebekah Lodge No 76 invites members to a joint round table meeting at Filmore Indiana on Monday January 18 in the afternoon and evening. Rae Masten secretary. Stated Convocation Greencastle Chapter No 22 Wednesday 7 30 p m B A degree James F Gillespie H P E E Caldwell secretary.
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Crescent Rebekah Lodge
Filmore
Ind
Rae Masten
Greencastle
James F. Gillespie
H. P
Germany Bows to England in Colonial Power Clash
The lecture contrasted Britain's and Germany's colonial reaches with colored maps highlighting English possessions. Dr Sweet planned a follow up talk for teachers in two weeks focusing on the Balkan situation.
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Germany
England
Sweet
Balkan
Death of James Sims Reported in Self Defense Claim
Coroner C T Zaring released findings on James Sims s death from a gunshot. Seven witnesses attended the shooting and identified Clem McCammack as the shooter. The coroner said the evidence offers little to prove or disprove self defense as alleged by the defense.
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C. T. Zaring
James Sims
Sims
Clem McCammack
Zaring
Wellington Crawley
Guy Riggs
Elmer Bates
Raymond McCammack
McCammack
Durham gets good committee appointments
Andrew Durham, Putnam County representative, was named to Ways and Means, Judiciary, Banks and Railroads committees by Speaker Bedwell in the House of Representatives. A separate ad promotes a barber shop over Busby’s Grocery offering haircuts and shaves at minimal prices.
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Andrew
Durham
Putnam County
Bedwell
House of Representatives
Ways and Means
Busby's Grocery
Rebekahs Install Officers for Bee Hive Lodge No 106
Bee Hive Rebekah lodge No 106 installs officers January 11 led by Lennie Pierce. Names include Kate Gibson Esther Sweet Dollie Caldwell Bertha Meikel Robert Pierce Jessie Hawkins Ethel Gibson Harriett Callahan Alma Sheets Anna Burk Clara Reeves Estella Williams Ross Burk, with positions Secre tary and Treasurer noted.
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Rebekah Lodge
Lennie Pierce
Bareins
Eeee
Kate Gibson
Esther Sweet
Fin
Y. Dollie C. Caldwell
Bee
Y. Lennie Pierce Oinn Nano Tourure Bertha Meikel
Robert L. Pierce
Jessie Hawkins
Ethel Gibson
Harriett Callahan
Alma Sheets
Anna Burk
Clara Reeves
Estella Williams
Ross Burk
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Tary Hank
Banks IN
Putnam
Indi
Selig
Dorothy
James Morrison
Reville
the Corset
Sode
Zadora
Maxwell
The
Thomas Buggy Co
Opera House
Gene Gauntier
North Woods
Muriel Ostriche
Boyd Marshall
Princess Drama
Reliance
Dorothy Gish
Irene Hunt
Balkans
Rebekah
R. A. Masons
First National Bank
Rebekahs
Bee Hive
Bell Clothing Company
eLoy
the Bell Clothing Co
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