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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1909
Page
1
A fragmented note says Wall sought aid from the judge's office to press for a stop in the senate committee on courts tonight. It mentions Putnam needing a separate third circuit path and is marked as an upcoming hearing.
Judge Rawley of Clay County Circuit Court led a meeting in Putnam County to form a committee that will travel to Indianapolis to press for a senate bill creating separate judicial circuits. The group, chaired by Hays, includes Thad, Lyons, Jackson Boyd, Hughes, and John P. Allee, and aims to push for passage or kill amendments related to linking Morgan, Owen, and Putnam counties into new districts.
Putnam county lawyers will travel to Indianapolis to support a bid for a separate court. Chairman Hays asked Judge Rawley to attend. Senator Tilden and Representative Hostetter will join the delegation. The committee aims to defeat Morgan county’s amendment and argues Putnam merits a distinct circuit.
Freight No. 71 piled up on a steep grade near Gosport causing a lengthy blockage. Rescue crews and track workers worked through the day to clear the line and restore service. No injuries were reported as of the latest bulletin.
An axle failure on Monon freight No 71 near Gosport caused a seven car pileup blocking lines to Bloomington for thirteen hours. No injuries reported as wrecking crews cleared the track by midnight and Sunday noon trains ran several hours late.
Pupils from Greencastle schools will visit polling places tomorrow to cast ballots and express their preferences on the forthcoming election. The program aims to teach civic participation and acquaint students with the voting process.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union in Greencastle mobilizes church services and a voter outreach. Mrs. J T McWhirter of Indianapolis speaks at multiple churches and a youth parade plans to visit all voting precincts at 7 thirty tomorrow morning, weather permitting.
Cincinnati Tribune quotes Putnam County resident Jud Swink noting pasture call as hay drops in barn loft and cattle move to grazing. The piece also mentions maple sugar output, peach crops, fashion shifts, and social clamor for spring attire as the season nears.
Isabel Ragan’s will is filed in circuit court with property left to brother Robert M. Ragan and sister Amy Nichols. John Earp’s will names widow Margaret K. Karp for life with remainder to James Milton Hillis after her death.
The Democratic party calls for an honest, conscience driven vote in the Putnam County local option election. It urges Democrats to ignore party cries and vote for what they believe is right, warning against business influence and urging citizens to settle the issue on its merits.
In McClure's, George Kibbe Turner argues government shipbuilding costs far more than private yards. He cites navy yard losses of 25 to 60 percent per battleship and notes bills authorizing both government and private builds, with private colliers offering lower costs and higher tonnage.
Farmers cheer the steady water supply while expressing concerns about a potential cold snap and its impact on crops and livestock amid variable weather.
The county sees heavy rains refill wells and rivers after a dry spell but warns of frost risk if warm weather persists. Farmers note spring crops like wheat and fruit trees budding, risking damage without timely frost or snow protection. Local farmer quotes emphasize providence and uncertainty amid uncertain forecasts.
A fragmentary notice describes hunger and dry bones among chestnuts and potato chips. It invites naming the book from which the excerpt came and mentions a Saturday night program at the opera house moving picture show.
Freight officials note improving overall railroad activity with the Big Four handling more business than a year ago and the last ten days surpassing 1907 levels. Coal shipments lag slightly while livestock, dry goods, and groceries move briskly. Pennsylvania lines gain from Vandalia coal transfers. Local traffic remains healthy though seasonal limits apply.
C H Goldsmith reports rapid canal work with 302 locomotives and near 300 steam shovels active day and night on the 52 mile strip. He notes the vast dirt moved daily surpassing simple figures and compares engine density to major lines. Goldsmith, from Terre Haute, visits Greencastle weekly for a wholesale commission house.
An explosion in a Cumberland area mine today killed three workers and injured several others, with authorities investigating the cause of the blast. The incident occurred in Baltimore area dispatchers noted and local rescue crews were called to the scene.
Audience fills auditorium and lecture room at last night revival. Tonight prayers focused on local option. Services begin at 7 30. All welcome.
Greencastle Commercial Club transfers a lot in Commercial Place to William Henry. Thomas Smith sells land in Marion to Dallas F. Siddens. A bill seeks to compel pay of agent commissions on verbal contracts as on written ones if property sells through the agent.
Vivid scene shows red wine staining hands, faces, and feet in a suburban lane as hunger grips a grinding mill town. The text portrays a people pressed by famine, with hunger etched on shop shelves, bread, sausages, and even dogs, as daylight fades.
Students head outside as signs of spring arrive with many taking time to get ready for the upcoming baseball season.
Charles Bridges, head of the movement, predicts a large pro prohibition majority in Putnam County as the wets expect a strong vote for the wets. The clash signals a sharp local contest over saloons.
Polls open at six as the dry and wet factions fight a quiet, clean campaign. Officials warn turnout may be light with not more than 70 percent of registered voters casting ballots. If dry wins, licenses issued after local option law pass must close in 90 days. preexisting licenses run out at expiration. A second election could be called after two years if petitioned.
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