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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
1
A frightened boy triggered a collision involving frightened horses on North Jackson Street. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred near Meipay Evening, with bystanders checking on the boy and horses as emergency crews arrived.
An express wagon carrying Grace Leachman’s newspaper route toppled a buggy at Riteborg’s market on Jackson street. The frightened team ran to Monon before one vehicle was freed from rails. no injuries or major damage were reported as Leachman regrouped and continued.
Professor F. C. Tilden will deliver remarks at the union meeting at the Airdome next Monday. The meeting begins at 7 30 PM with special invitation to Greencastle residents and county citizens to hear the speaker.
Fragment lists Charlie Ilton Mrs H Hays FE W W B Vestal and a postmaster role with unclear context indicating a local town’s postal leadership lineup. The snippet preserves names without full roles or dates, leaving ambiguity about positions and duties.
Ida R. Black a former Greencastle resident and longtime Seattle teacher died in Tacoma Washington on July 9 after apoplexy. She had lived in Greencastle for 34 years and taught in local and Seattle schools. Survived by sister Mrs Josephine Harding of Chicago and brothers Eben Black of Lincoln and Asa Black of Seattle. Funeral held at University Presbyterian church in Seattle.
County Superintendent Wright opposes the current date for the Greencastle homecoming and horse show in August. He favors moving it to the second week to avoid clashing with the Putnam County teachers institute set August 18-23, which attracts many visitors. The town also hosts a chautauqua and a state mail carriers meeting in August.
Stated meeting of Temple lodge No 47 Free and Accepted Masons scheduled for Wednesday at 7:30 p m at the temple.
The horse show and related events are rescheduled to Thursday, August 21, replacing the prior date of August 98. Adjusted plans apply to homecoming and all associated activities.
At a Greencastle meeting Tuesday evening the horse show and home coming date was shifted from August 28 to August 21 due to clashing events. C Hurst presided as committees for entrances, classes, and publicity were appointed while the finance report was postponed to next Monday.
A total of seventy eight persons sat teachers licensing tests for state and county credentials. Twenty three passed while about twenty did not complete. State license winners include Bethena Vandament Dorothy Mc Cloud W R Allee R H Phillips Hannah Curran Edna Hand Beatrice Evans Ida Allen Adams. County license winners include Edith Sears Mrs G I Malan Golda Newgent Mary Logan Curti Jones Ida O Wood John Frazeur P N Wright Charles S Youne Claude Harshbarger H Hall Emma Barnes Vera Fisher Margery Fordice and Orville Collins.
The mother of Jou. Barger, conductor shot and killed, defends him in a statement from Lafayette. She questions wife’s role, notes Barger’s character, and urges patience until the fall trial in Lafayette, Danville, and Monon connections. She cites family ties and faith while denying premeditation.
Voters sign a petition urging the Greencastle school board to call an election for a joint township and city high school. Miss Hazel Weirich of Omaha and Hoyt Hardin of Knightstown, DePauw 1911 grads, plan a August wedding and will reside in Williamsport to open a florist shop.
Several hundred citizens hesitated to sign petitions on Tuesday due to unfamiliarity with the proposition. After explanation in Tuesday's Daily Herald, voters expressed eagerness to support a new high school shelterment and appear favorably inclined when polls open.
After two young women had clothing stolen during a Big Walnut bath on Sunday officials of the Traction Company announced plans to erect bath houses on the river banks in spring. An Indianapolis official said the company will acquire land along the river to provide facilities for patrons, following strong patronage of river trips.
We thank friends and neighbors for deeds of kindness, sympathy and flowers during the bereavement in the sickness and death of our mother. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Scott.
Harris relatives gathered at the country home of John and Mrs Everheart northwest of Ladoga for a yearly reunion now in its thirtieth year. Guests included Ike Childers Elijah Smith from Crawfordsville Ida Wills Greencastle and the Ware family of Forest. A group photograph was taken in the afternoon and everyone departed late feeling joyous.
Marshal Johns urged Hoopeston authorities to bury a dead man found on the railroad near Hoopeston. A card in the pocket identified him as Frank C. Allen, a former resident, with no confirmed link to local Frank Allens.
First license numbers issued reach Green Castle today as more than 40 000 applications pour in.
The first license plates under the new automobile registration law arrived in Greencastle this morning. Plate 285 issued to Charles J. Arnold features black numerals on yellow for the number and Ind 1913 in yellow on black. Secretary of State shipment delays mean many owners will wait weeks. over 40 000 applications filed, only 500 plates received so far.
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