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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
1
Greencastle and county towns suspend business in compliance with order to conserve fuel. Merchants in all lines of trade show good spirit during the initial day of the fuel saving measure.
Greencastle lid stays on tight as merchants comply with Dr. Garfield fuel order designating nine holiday Mondays. Stores from groceries to bake shops open only for food and medicinal needs, with banks, newspapers, and select outlets extending limited hours.
The article notes cigar stores and billiard halls facing closure and lunch counters barred from games while some barber shops anticipate big weekend demand. Beards grow long as two days’ closure looms and Huffman’s cigar store marks a rare second closure in its history.
William Hodges aged near 75, farmer eight miles south of Greencastle, died Sunday morning after a prolonged illness of complications. Survived by daughter Mrs. William Lewis of Cloverdale township and a daughter in California and a son in Washington state. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Oviock from the Methodist church in Putnamville, with interment there. Rev. C. W. Whitman of Seymour to officiate.
The city administration borrowed $5000 by bond issue with Frank Donner bid at $16 premium, B F Corwin $8, Central National Bank $5.83, Citizens National Bank $4.50. The bonds are non taxable with about 9 percent interest. Proceeds used for current expenses until next tax time, dated to mature May 10.
Raser Bittle, a well known Greencastle businessman, died suddenly Sunday evening at his East Washington Street home after an attack of acute indigestion. He was engaged in the production of handles.
The 60 year old Raser Bittles died suddenly at his East Washington street home after an indigestion attack. Funeral plans center on a Wednesday service at College Avenue Methodist Church with Knights Templar in charge, though arrangements may shift if relatives arrive. He leaves a widow, five children, and was active in the Greencastle business and civic life.
John W. Cravens, secretary of Indiana University, was unanimously elected president of Central Normal College in Danville. He has served as registrar and secretary of IU for 23 years and led Monroe county education roles. he will respond to the offer next week. He is from Hendricks county and connected to former Indiana Governor family.
The county council of defense met at the courthouse at 2 50 PM Monday to plan the county wide war conference in Greencastle on Tuesday January 29. The event mirrors the state meeting in Natapolis and other counties with several speakers and sessions on war savings thrift stamps education Red Cross boys working reserve and women’s work.
Green castle churches held services in Meharry hall with a full day itinerary. Bishop Hughes arrived late, President Grose gave a patriotic talk, and the night sermon by Hughes on courage drew praise for distinguishing true courage from foolhardiness. The day featured a large Sunday school, a strong address by Grose, and musical selections.
The College Avenue church planned home group meetings this week due to fuel administration concerns. Gatherings will be at 7 PM at Mrs. Maxwell 318 N Jackson on Tuesday, Mrs. Phillips 3 Poplar on Wednesday, Mrs. Ostrom 718 E Seminary on Thursday, and Mrs. Fraley 1012 S College on Friday.
Churches held three preaching services plus Union Sunday School and a Young Peoples Service in the university chapel auditorium. A large crowd attended each service throughout the day, reflecting strong community participation.
In a memorial gathering, Harry Maxwell led congregational singing while Henry Werneke performed a trombone solo, marking the solemn tribute to fallen servicemen and civilians alike.
George Knauer, Monroe township farmer and longtime Democrat, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to represent Putnam County. He previously ran four and eight years ago, finishing second in each race amid four candidates, and cites twenty years studying Indiana legislative actions and broad local Democratic support.
Ernest Stoner, assistant postmaster, says U S thrift and war savings stamps on sale at the postoffice are growing in popularity. A draft for 3695 dollars was sent to Washington representing January sales so far. total likely to exceed 4000 before month end. December sales were lower though many baby bonds were given as gifts. Stamps will soon be sold at banks and other businesses. Join the stamp army today.
The article notes sustained extreme cold with a nine degree below zero reading Sunday morning and zero this morning. Thawing pipes, habitually necessary, persist as freezing threats linger. Despite forecasts of fair weather, the cold remains a dominant factor in daily life and fuel supplies. The Fuel Administration urges continued conservation as orders stabilize in size.
The funeral for T Wallace Gibson, age 82, was held at 11 o'clock Monday from Union Chapel church west of Morton. Rev Toole conducted the service and interment followed in Union Chapel cemetery. He died at the home of his son George Gibson in this city and is survived by another son William and a daughter Mrs Henderson of Indianapolis.
Report states the inmate population at Put Namville Institution fell to 366 prisoners during Saturday roll call, the smallest count in years. Authorities note the decline is notable though no specific causes are disclosed.
At the state farm near Putnamville the inmate count stood at 366 on Saturday, half of last year’s peak of 731. Weather slowed new arrivals, with 32 inmates in 19 days of January and no arrivals during a seven day blizzard, while no escapes occurred in two weeks, prompting officials to expect a continued decline as the state dries out on April first.
Washington January 21 Internal Revenue Bureau completed blank forms for individuals and businesses to report every payment of 300 or more made in 1917 to any person or corporation These forms will be distributed this week Officials estimate 12 000 000 to 20 000 000 returns under the new regulation replacing withholding at the source The bureau notes corporations with stock valued at 75 000 or more must file under the war revenue act before February 1 for corporations with more than 99 000 stock
Hillsboro reports Rev Guy O Carpenter former Methodist pastor has been summoned to Washington to be commissioned as a chaplain in the U S Navy. He will begin duties within two weeks. Carpenter attended DePauw University and is a Greencastle area figure with roots in Brazil.
Ben Powers former Ladoga high school professor from Roachdale has departed to Arizona to regain his health. He resigned after a brief tenure this semester and gave a farewell address at the school exercises Tuesday morning before leaving for the sun state.
Mrs Maude Bridges is confined to her home on Franklin street due to illness.
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