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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1914
Page
1
About one hundred applicants for teaching licenses sat for the first of two yearly exams. Mrs. L G Wright oversaw the test with Frank Wallace assisting in the Grand Jury room and library rooms. The county superintendent's office could not hold all examinees so the grand jury room and court library room were used.
State reports a severe storm causing telephone and telegraph outages. Rail traffic runs hours behind schedule as interurban services deteriorate. Conditions worsen gradually with growing disruption across multiple lines.
Indiana faced a severe ice storm as Greencastle lost most communication. Interurban trains were delayed for hours, telegraph and telephone lines failed, and only limited service remained on a single line to Brazil. Railroads Monon Big Four Vandalia ran 30 minutes to four hours late with widespread wire breaks and dangerous conditions for crews.
A exhausted red bird seeking refuge from a Friday storm flew into attorney Matt Murphy's hotel room window. Murphy captured it and kept it in a cage until weather improves, noting it is unlawful to harbor a red bird but justified by urgent need. Miss Helen Broadstreet visits Earlham College and plans a trip to Indianapolis.
State Fire Marshal offers aid in a letter to M. D. Ricketts, chief of the Greencastle Fire Department, praising local resident W. E. Longley for his campaign for a downtown district cleanup.
State Fire Marshal W E Longley praises Greencastle Fire Chief M D Ricketts for ordering removal of rubbish and waste in basements and downtown buildings. A second inspection is planned for February 10 to ensure compliance and possible prosecutions if not followed. The note thanks the chief and offers support. Also mentions Modern Priscilla Club meeting Monday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Racer Bittles on East Washington Street.
Reports from several town areas say dog owners ignored Mayor Walter Cooper's muzzling rule. Officers warned owners Friday that unmu zzled dogs would be killed without further notice. Some owners pledged muzzle compliance or planned to surrender animals. A separate case, G. W. Grubb vs A. J. Johnson et al., seeks foreclosure of a $170 mechanics lien. Earl Bunyan assists county treasurer for a few days.
Hendricks County basketball players edged Coatesville 28 to 22 in a game held at Armory Hall Green Castle on Friday evening. The Lads controlled the first half and held on late to seal the victory.
The Democratic Central Committee met this morning and voted to move the primary to April 10, earlier than previously planned. A majority of members attended the meeting.
Greencastle high school defeated Coatesville 28 to 22 on the Armory floor in a rough game marked by 29 fouls as Crump led Greencastle with 5 first half baskets and 10 free throws overall amid strong defense. The match follows a season of mixed success with next action vs Plainfield and notes a Democratic primary date change announced this morning.
Report by James D Daggy Forest Hill cemetery superintendent shows January 1914 had just two burials the fewest in years. The two listed are Catherine Hanafin 73 of Indianapolis with cerebral heriotage and Ortho Hapenny 28 of Putnam County with tuberculosis.
A chaotic 1914 era sale ad lists muslins silks and linens with prices for tonight only. Highlights include Brown Muslins Gingham Percale Ponver Silk items and Ladies wear along with table damask napkins Turkish towels and bath items. Bargains emphasize steep discounts and limited time closing at 9 o clock in the Dry Goods Department.
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