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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1914
Page
1
Republicans move to shape the ballot across nearly every district as James Randel withdraws altering the field. The plan targets county and congressional tickets while probing the administration for weaknesses.
The piece notes James L. Randel’s withdrawal from the Democratic treasurer race aiding George Bittler Fred Lauenstein and John Isenberger with Butler’s ties shaping delegate influence. It covers O Neill’s sudden Supreme Court bid withdrawal and lists remaining judges and candidates Secretary of State Cox challenging Homer Cook while Bull Moose delegates elect district leaders and plan a state chair election in Indianapolis.
Martin Nichols files cross complaint as Marion court hears divorce case. Both spouses seek legal separation and claim cruel and inhuman treatment amid dispute over decree.
The divorce suit filed by Lizzie Nichols against Martin Nichols began in Putnam Circuit Court before Judge James P. Hughes. The couple from Marion township near Filmore wed February 17 1904 and separated November 15 1913. Mrs Nichols cites cruelty while Mr Nichols counters alleging wifes cruelty and seeks the decree himself. Mrs Nichols also seeks custody of three children and notes Mr Nichols owns a 46 acre farm with about 2000 in personal property. The case is expected to be bitterly contested.
Miss Irma Hootman daughter of Kev and Mrs A M Hootman will move from South Bend to Greencastle Indiana with her parents having preceded her. She is known for a fine singing voice and active involvement in amateur dramatics and church choir. She will study music at Asbury conservatory in Green Castle or Indianapolis and contract chautauqua work with Red Patch Chautauqua, traveling with the Maurer sisters.
The Indiana Board of Charities notes Greencastle's county jail, visited September 30, 1918, is a stone structure with poor lighting and ventilation, no jailer, and inadequate facilities. Prisoners are two men, not classified, with three meals daily and good food. improvements include cleaning and painting, a new porch, and better administration, but a new jail is needed.
County Auditor C. L. Airhart has completed the semi annual apportionment of school funds to county school corporations and holds warrants for township trustees and school boards ready for distribution. Robert Yopp caused a disturbance at the Monon Restaurant. Marshal John Cooper responded but Yopp departed before an affidavit could be sworn. Charley Crawley and Deck Cutler were reportedly threatened by Yopp. Mrs. Louisa Hutcheson, ill at home, is mother of Dr. W. R. Hutcheson of this city.
Prank Bee, employed as a delivery wagon driver, is arrested Monday morning on two affidavits sworn to. He is charged with liquor sale to a minor after police say he bought a pint of whiskey.
Dewey Howard arrested for intoxication on Saturday and, after warnings, alleges Charley Fitelforge Meat Market driver Frank Bee sold liquor to him. Bee faces two affidavits for unlawful sale and sale to a minor. bond posted by William Kiteljorge for $300. Howard cooperates with officers to identify supplier. Bee pleads not guilty.
The daughter of Bishop Quayle of the Methodist Episcopal Church is seriously ill in Baltimore after undergoing radium therapy for cancer. She has suffered the disease for about thirteen years and showed signs of improvement initially. Also noted: a large bird dog in Greencastle killed after hydrophobia symptoms, and a dog attack near the fire department. Indiana churches plan a February church day to boost participation and membership.
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