Mayor Issues An Ultimatum To Quiet Neighborhoods
A city mayor warns youths to refrain from making noise tomorrow, threatening strict enforcement and possible legal action if disturbances occur.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
1
Lest We Forget Notice Prohibits Fireworks Sale
The mayor issues a quiet public notice warning residents to refrain from loud celebrations and to avoid dangerous explosives. It orders the sale of giant firecrackers and other explosives prohibited and forbids firing firecrackers torpedoes or similar devices in streets and alleys.
Woman Writer Mrs Kate Sawyer Orr Dies in Indiana
Mrs Kate Sawyer Orr sixty wife of C M Orr of Selma Ind died suddenly after a brief illness. A Greencastle Seminary graduate she contributed to magazines and newspapers for years. She lived in Indianapolis Richmond Muncie and Selma and educated several relatives at Shortridge and Muncie high schools. Funeral tomorrow at Richmond burial in Earlham cemetery. Ernest Herbert of Manhattan was in Greencastle today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncia
Ind
Kate Sawyer Orr
C. M. Orr
Selma
Orr
Old
Greencastle
Shortridge High School
Indianapolis
Muncie
Safe and sane Fourth of July pledge urged by mayor
Public places within city limits are forbidden under penalty. Citizens are urged to unite with city authorities to observe the law for a safe and sane Fourth of July, per Mayor John R. Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Miller
A Quite Fourth in Greencastle
Stores closed for the day in Greencastle as residents observe the holiday. Mail delivery limited and strict regulations on fireworks are in effect to ensure safety.
Quiet Fourth of July Observance in Greencastle Town
Greencastle marks Independence Day with quiet reflection and no celebrations. Businesses close, no newspapers, and limited mail delivery. some residents travel out of town while others stay home to rest. Firework restrictions ensure a peaceful day continuing the town ordinance of over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servancce
Greencastle
Greencastle War
Cities Lead Safe and Sane Fourth Firework Regulations
One of the first cities to back strict but safe patriotic displays, many cities now enforce very strict regulations on fireworks. With a Fourth holiday and hot weather, residents may rest on porches rather than crowding the city to celebrate the national birthday.
Fifteen Witnesses Say Mick S Win in Will Case
Fifteen witnesses testified that W E Mick was of sound mind in the suit to break Mick's will. Indianapolis residents and officials including Judge Vinson Carter and Addison C Harris affirmed his mental competency. Other witnesses from real estate and business circles corroborated Mick's sound mind during his illness and prior dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
W. E. Mick
Mick
Vinson Carter
Superior Court
Indianapolis
Addison C Harris
United States
Austria
Linton A. Cox
John N Carey
John N Feasey
New York State
Aot Meyer
J. F. Edwards
Carey F Smith
A. G. Baker
John W. Duncan
Frances Edwards
W. BE. Mick
John*. Barnhill
Chas N. Williams
Fartere’ Trust Company
Fernrose Harrold and Jease Grogan wed in Indianapolis
Fernrose Harrold and Jease L Grogan were married at the bride’s sister Mrs James Harrison home in Indianapolis on June 25. Elder Moorman officiated. The couple, former Patricksburg residents, will reside in Green Castle Indiana after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fernrose Harrold
Jease L. Grogan
James Harrison
Indianapolis
Moorman
Englewood
Unclasped Names in Postcard Registry Mentioned
A list of individuals including Hoffman George, Hunkle Charlie, McCartney Miss Florence, Miller William R, Murphy Mrs Sue Russell, H H Smith, Mra W A Taylor, Aphelia Williams, M Wright, Mra Orville, and W B Vestal noted in the postal register as postnigeter remarks Unclear context or complete record limits interpretation to a registry snippet.
Raise 5400 to Fight Saloons
First meeting of the campaign held in the city library assembly room on a Wednesday night, about fifty persons attended. Local organizers plan to raise funds to combat saloons and promote temperance in the community.
Drys Launch Greencastle Liquor Campaign With $400 Pledge
A Greencastle meeting in the city library launched the anti saloon drive. About fifty men attended as the Drys pledged $400 to fund the campaign and organized committees for finance publicity and polls. Frank E. Donner donated a room for headquarters and Jacek Bryson offered to write it free. Leaders included Dr George Greve and Rev Henry Ostrom with H P Allen Sr presiding and George Wilson named secretary designate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Donner
Lyric Moving Picture Show
Jacek Bryson
Electric Light Company
Georges Greve
Atrhart
Demetrius Tilloteon
Henry Ostrom
H. P. Allen, Sr
George Wilson
W. A. Blanchard
Man Struck by Car in Market and Market Streets Collision
Charles A. Dreyer, 60, an attorney, was seriously hurt when a car driven by Mrs. Alice Z. Turner struck him at Market and Pennsylvania streets. Dreyer suffered a fractured collarbone and crushed knees and was taken to his home at 16286 Central Avenue. Witness Officer Pridwell said the accident was unavoidable as Turner, driving slowly east on Market, attempted to avoid Dreyer who stepped from the south curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Dryer
Alice Z. Turner
Pennylvania Street
Pennsylvania
Market Streets
Ile
Central Avenue
Vate Omcer Pridwell
Sreet
Indiana Lawyer Dryer Rescued After Car Incident
A pedestrian narrowly avoided danger as a car passed over a body before stopping. Bidwell pulled the injured man from beneath the vehicle. Dryer, practicing law in Indianapolis for 35 years, heads offices in the Indiana Trust Building and once led the Indianapolis Bar Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwell
Dryer
Indiana Trust Building
Indianapolis Bar Association
Indianapolis Star
Ooo
Kvickerboecker Stock Co at Airdome Next Week
Jugene J Murphy presents the Kvickerboecker Stock Co at the Airdome for a week's run starting Monday. A powerful comedy drama cast boosts the company’s strong record of long runs. Ladies admitted free Monday with a reserved seat holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kvickerbocker Stock CO
Airdome
Jugene J. Murphy
Migs Lynne Yoder
Lynne Yoder
Card of Thanks for James Ruark bereavement
We thank friends for the many kind favors shown us during our recent bereavement in the death of James Thomas Ruark. Miss Ida Ruark, Mrs. Albert Ruark, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kemper, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Koffman. J W O'Daniel of Cloverdale was in the city today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Thomas Ruark
Albert A. Ruark
Fred Kemper
Ed Koffman
Tennant Death Investigated Linked to Harvard Case
Authorities probe the death of a former Greencastle boy and DePauw student as a possible self inflicted incident while attending Harvard University. The investigation centers on the origin and circumstances of the death and any connections to past events in Greencastle and DePauw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Scouts
Greencastle
Depauw
Harvard University
Inquest Planned Into Harvard Student Death
At the request of Richard S. Tennant an inquest will be held next Thursday into the death of his son Lucien D. Tennant a Harvard post graduate student found with a bullet wound on the West Boston bridge April 22 The father questioned suicide and police noted mental imbalance from over study Lucian a DePauw graduate and Greencastle native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Richard S. Tennant
Terre Haute
Ind
Lucien D. Tennant
Harvard University
West Boston Bridge
Tennant
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Manhattan
Putnam County
Giltedge
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Prii T
the Central Trust Co
R. L. O'Hair
A. Hays
J. L. Randel
Sec
Herald
The
Hoffman, George
Hunkle, Charlie
W. B. Vestal
Postnigeter
Saloon
Local Street
R. W. Shafer
Presbyterian Church
EB. W. Stout
Christian Church
Oscar Thomas
College Avenue
George W Hanna
DePauw University
Pr. Towne
C. le Afrhart
Lawrence Athey
George W. Hanne
R. A. Oge
Frank Cass Raser Birtles
W. C. van Arsdet
Till
Altomoril
Alice Z Turner
Ida Ruark
J. W. O'Daniel
Cloverdale, Wa
Lucian D. Tennant
the Central Trust Company
Eugene J. Murphy
Fashioned
Veteras
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Model Clothing Store
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