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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
1
A fire tore through the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allee causing major loss after the department struggled to respond to the alarm. A horse drawn wagon was the only vehicle to arrive on scene.
A blaze likely from a flue damaged the Allee residence on East Seminary street causing about 2000 dollars in damage. The roof burned through and upper rooms were affected before firefighters, delayed by a stalled motor truck and broken drive chain in snow, gained control.
The S C C Club convened its annual open meeting at the Talbott home with a five course dinner prepared by members. Miss Edna Ellis opened a program of songs in Russian costume, readings by Mrs J J Benner, saxophone and ukulele selections by Ethel and Ova Daniels, and a talk on club history by Miss Wilhelmina Tatwell. About thirty members and guests attended including Misses Mary Curran Honora Curran Ruth Stewart and others from Indianapolis Mt. Washington Lewisville Putnamville and Pennsylvania residents. Reginald Hobbs will remain in Greencastle as a guest of Miss Lula Schildmeyer through Friday before visiting Indianapolis.
Sylvanus A. Vermilion, Putnam county assessor, announced in the Herald his candidacy for re nomination by the Democrats. A Marion township native now living in Greencastle, he cites four years of efficient service and his role as secretary of the Democratic county committee. He also served as township assessor prior to his county post.
Dr H A Gobin of DePauw University reports Florence Sayers Martin died in San Diego California on Tuesday after months of illness. Cremation will take place there and her body will not be brought to Green Castle. Surviving are two sons Clyde Martin and Ezra Martin.
Two prominent Greencastle citizens Daniel W. Riggs age 92 and Raser Bittles were remembered in large funeral services. Riggs died Tuesday and was laid to rest at Forest Hill cemetery after services at his daughter’s home. Bittles honored at College Avenue Church with Knights Templar present and burial at Forest Hill cemetery.
Ralph W. Moss director of the Indiana Democratic League will organize the Putnam county branch in Greencastle at the courthouse Saturday at 1 o'clock. All Democrats in Putnam county are urged to attend.
Local boy in France says U S troops must still be content with occasional shot at the Bodhes lodged in wooden bar racks.
Two letters from John Arthur Friend son of Mr and Mrs John Friend describe the activities of an American soldier in France and the spirit that guides his life. One letter is to Greencastle high school classmates and the other to friend George William Hughes.
AJOHN A FRIEND of Co. A 18th Inf writes home from France praising Green Castle Greencastle DePauw Wabash rivalry, describes camp life in wooden barracks with new bunks and a squad kitchen, notes France 100 years behind in roads, and hopes for a Christmas package as he thanks classmates for letters.
A wartime letter from John A. Friend in France to Greencastle recalls life in a wood cutting camp near the front. He describes missing chances to fire on Germans, his forty five rounds at a German airplane, seeing a captured German mail carrier wounded and disfigured, and receiving multiple Christmas letters from home. He signs off with holiday wishes and a pledge to "get as many Germans as possible."
The Putnam draft work cost 400 dollars while the local selection board reports to Adjutant General Smith. Statewide expenses total 109,961.14 dollars.
A government report to Adjt. Gen. Smith shows Putnam county spent 4.26 per man for its 94 conscripts with 34 not yet in camp. Indiana overall spent 109,961.14 for 17,510 conscripts, average 6.28 per man, while several counties and divisions expended nothing.
The district board issues six additional decisions on claims for deferred classification in Glass No 1. Seventeen Putnam County men receive results, with two farm claims rejected.
District board decisions released list Hazel W. Dicks Walter Huffman Walter Owens John Lockyer Glen Weller Sandy Detro Gilbert Scobee Wm Newgent David Houck and others with farm or industrial claims. Local board lacks jurisdiction on agricultural and industrial exemptions.
The Sophomore class sent a Christmas package to a former G H S student in France. Clifford Whelan, class of last May, writes from France thanking the school for the handkerchief and sending season’s greetings. Also notes on geometry drop and basketball eligibility tests at the high school.
John Cannon of the Bell clothing store travels to Indianapolis for a tonsil removal operation and will stay in a city hospital for a few days after the procedure.
Judge Hughes announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for judge of the Putnam circuit court at the end of his current term. A Putnam County native and DePauw and Indiana Law School graduate, he has served seven and a half years on the bench and prior roles include deputy prosecuting attorney and prosecuting attorney.
Charles Barnaby traveled to Indianapolis on business today according to a brief local note.
Indianapolis January 23 Twenty seven counties out of forty on the state main market highway system have signified they will raise funds to build as much as possible this year. Putnam county will have 97000 for 4.8 miles using state federal and county money. Moore says nearly all counties along the National Old Trails road have applied for state aid with few exceptions.
City officials vote to retain Dr. J. M. King as health officer and authorize a vigorous defense for a telephone company rate case. The body also approves bond for Marshal O’Hair, requests return of a road roller, and lays out fuel saving plans as snow removal and finances are reviewed.
Council in regular meeting Tuesday night authorizes vigorous defense for patrons in petition to boost service rates.
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