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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1914
Page
4
Oil men in western Washington township take leases in large blocks as one or more rigs move from Sullivan County field to test a new territory. The activity signals a promising oil boom with operators watching the area closely.
Oil men have moved into eastern Van Buren township and western Putnam County leasing land in hopes of finding oil. Root Glass Works of Terre Haute joins the effort, planning to pipe any wells to its local factory. Rigs from Sullivan County may arrive soon for a comprehensive test of the newly leased territory.
John W. Kelly and many residents travel for business in Indianapolis. The mid semester break begins at the university while final exams concluded. Church luncheon invitations issued. Local lawsuits prize Miss Marie Buis for injuries. City clerk updates books under new state law. Various social visits, recitals, and sports events noted with several local personalities and places named.
The third recital in the Asbury School of Music series is tonight at 8 at Locust Street Church. A large audience is expected for performances including organ works, piano pieces, violin solos, voice numbers, and a festival hymn in a varied program.
The Greencastle teachers with a professional improvement move will hear Prof. F. C. Tilden lecture weekly on The Great Modern Authors. The first talk was held at the high school at 7 30 p m Thursday with many teachers enrolled. The next lecture is set for Carnegie Public Library Monday Feb 2 at 4 15 p m.
Purdue University aids in planning a permanent county institute structure for 1915. A committee of officers including Joe W. Allen Mrs. Forest McNary and George W. Hanna will propose a new three men two women panel to organize 1915 programs and select a president and chairman. The first day program on Friday January 30 1914 features invocations music discussions on milk beef soil fertility and farm productivity with speakers John W. Robe Tilden R. A. Ogg and Prof. T. A. Coleman.
Dr E R Carswell chosen as pastor at Greencastle with plans for Bible works and books on salvation Revelation and speech. Also notices on income tax filing due by March first 1914 and a theatre teaser for Denman Thompson's Our New Minister in three parts at the Lyric tonight.
The report covers July to December 1913 detailing relief work value $97.85 and 95 visits to the sick. A widow’s home was secured, a barrel of fruit valued at $20 aided S and S Home at Lafayette Indiana, and a camp fire honored General and Mrs J M Lee. The G A R aided the War Museum opening on August 26 1913 with relics and furniture loans. Thanks extended to editors, county officials, janitor, G A R post and friends.
A Baptist churchman calls readers to join the church next Sunday claiming churches are the salt of the earth and urging personal attendance. He argues universal absence would unleash evil and invites all to dress, donate, and enter the house of God for renewed preaching and worship.
Drays delivery wagons and buggies stood idle on icy streets today as horses were reshod to counter the freezing rain sleet. Blacksmiths report heavy work amid slick conditions and few sharp shod horses for the unsettled weather.
One horse of John Cherry’s dray team fell on the east side of the square this morning about 10:80 o'clock. The horse was not injured, but the harness is badly broken.
Dr Carswell is set to formally accept his role as pastor at the First Baptist Church next Sunday morning and deliver his first sermon. He will quickly engage with his new duties and begin his work in the parish.
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