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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
1
Greencastle city council discussed whether to spend about four hundred dollars to oppose local option measures. No action was taken though a plan to aid the Dry side in a circuit court appeal was considered. Council also debated sparring ban ordinance and approved minor appropriations and house remodels.
Francis M. Lyons local attorney for Mr. Carnahan reports strong optimism about reopening the tin plate mill east of town. Lyons expects no hindrance beyond water supply and says if the mill resumes operations it will produce roofing and automotive parts while tin plate production may be reduced. he foresees 300 or more jobs.
The Greek candy store fixtures were moved last night by dray to Danville. James Cherry, formerly of this city, now in Brazil, transported the goods. Zaharakos, local store proprietor, will open a candy and soft drink shop in Danville and new fixtures arriving here will be installed. The Danville store is to open soon and the local shop will reopen Sunday morning with walls and ceiling being decorated.
In Lebanon Indiana a motion for a new trial in the Mick will case was denied after juror and witness affidavits sparked a court confrontation. Judge refused to grant a new trial, overruled the motion, and ordered an appeal to the Supreme Court. A contempt claim against city residents arose but no penalty imposed.
Mrs. Margaret Beck, beloved Greencastle resident and mother of Mrs. Harry Maxwell, died at her daughter’s home Wednesday night. The passing is noted as the end of a long, honored life in the community.
Mrs Margaret Beck of Greencastle died at her daughter's home on north Jackson street after months of illness. The funeral, to be held Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Maxwell home, will be followed by burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Dr H A Gobsa will conduct the service, Rev Tillotson unavailable due to a funeral.
The obituary notes that a great grandchild survives along with two sisters Mrs. Mary DeMent of Pittsburg and Mrs. Ruth Dowden of Fairmount West Virginia. A brother Lincoln Thomas of Pennsylvania also survives.
Drys appeal from the Board of County Commissioners decision to grant an option election. court will not convene until September, delaying any election until fall. A special session cannot be called, and officials anticipate the court will uphold the board, barring further Supreme Court appeal.
A chapter expresses sorrow at the death of Sister Gertrude Hammond. The resolutions note her genial disposition, helpful spirit, and exemplary life, pledge sympathy to the bereaved family, and authorize copies to be sent to the family and newspapers. Committee: Dell Miller, Mary J. Denny, Charles W. Huffman.
Many entries fill the Baby site as a Lyric theatre event hosts a Baby Picture Show this Saturday and next week. Babies two to six compete for three prizes while attendees vote. Mr. Cammack arranged over two hundred sittings free, plus slides and county views for added interest.
Mrs Oliver White 40 wife of Oliver White died at home in Vivalia Tuesday evening about 6 after surgery for a tumor. She leaves a son and daughter aged 12 and 10, parents James and Lancaster of Vivalia, a brother Fred Lancaster, and four sisters Hattie Pratton Rose Thompson Dora McKeehan and Della Lancaster. Funeral at Beech Grove Church Parke County tomorrow at 11 with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.
James O. Crooks aged 79 died Monday after a brief illness from heart trouble at the county farm where he had resided for years. Born in 1832 in the state, he lived south of the county and was twice married. Survived by four sons M W Crooks near Roachdale CF Greencastle F L Ladoga G W New York and one daughter Mrs L M Day of Greencastle, plus eleven siblings of whom only Elizabeth Boyd of Russellville, 76, remains. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the PD Bernhill undertaking chapel with Rev. Hole in charge, burial at Oak Hill cemetery in Crawfordsville. The notice lists several relatives and attendees from Ladoga, Roachdale, and Indianapolis.
A mass meeting is planned for tomorrow night to discuss a large August event featuring a horse show and a homecoming celebration. Organizers expect a big turnout and local participation for the movement’s kickoff.
Merchants and residents combine for a mass meeting at the court house assembly room to organize a large August horse show and home-coming festival. Plans include a balloon ascension and all day band concert along with other attractions to boost Greencastle. John Keightley reports widespread enthusiasm for the event.
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