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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1912
Page
1
A costly blaze reported Friday night burned the Blacksmith Shop and Supply House at the quarry west of town. The fire started around ten o clock and caused extensive damage to the C and I quarry complex. No injuries were immediately reported.
A heavy blaze at the O I quarries burned the blacksmith shop and supply shed Friday night, causing an estimated four thousand dollar loss. Fire spread quickly, extinguishment was impossible, and although insured, much of the contents including steam shovel repairs and mill machinery were destroyed. Coal or unknown causes sparked the fire, seen from Greencastle as flames engulfed the structures.
The Danville Court House project plans and specifications are on file in the auditor's office. Commissioners will advertise for bids next week for the new building and the old structure wrecking. Bids due September 4, with wrecking not let before then and offices remaining in the old building for several weeks. The wrecking is expected to start in October. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Vaughan and O. P. Vaughan with County Treasurer Arthur Reat.
Lowe Brothers conducts chemical tests on all materials used in High Standard Paint Products to ensure wearing quality covering capacity and color durability before application.
Remodeling of the old Catholic school building to house the new music school progresses rapidly with completion expected by September 1. The Office of Dean Norris will be completed and open by August 1. The interior has been transformed with new walls, partitions, a steam heating system, and modern lavatories. Twenty rooms will be available for recitation, offices, and other uses. the school catalogue will be issued soon.
The New Jersey Governor’s candidacy gains strong support from business interests as finance centers remain steady. Baldwin locomotive works plans full capacity for a year, signaling robust industry. Even Republicans shift toward Wilson, with C R Crane among notable converts, as crop reports forecast a bumper yield and pundits see a favorable path to a Democratic victory.
Bishop Mc Connell declares the DePauw Academy will go on indefinitely. Principal Wilson expects to return next year, with potential moves by others if offered better positions. The academy is described as doing great work and poised for greater efficiency and growth with senior visits and plans to admit five new students next year.
The Standard Oil Company reports six months of profits totaling 46 611 628 dollars since January first under the Supreme Court dissolution terms. By contrast Standard Oil Company of New Jersey paid 39 335 320 dollars in profits last year, indicating apparent gains from the dissolution suits for the trust and its distribution arm.
Miss Julia Jean Nelson and Miss Dorothy Arnold will entertain a number of friends at Miss Nelsons home this evening. Burley Williams a young man of Coalmount under arrest on a larceny charge escaped from a Brazil officer Friday by peppering the captor and the officer shot four times wounding Williams who nevertheless escaped.
A large audience heard evangelist Dr Bunyan last night at the Airdome. He preached to all comers including workers and loafers alike, calling for repentance and faith.
A Greencastle revival service drew a large crowd as Dr Runyan urged personal responsibility to care for others. He cited Cain and Adam, warned against societal evasion, and urged steadfast Christian living across home work and city life.
Airdome hosts a Sunday union service at 10 45 am with Dr Runyan preaching and a 7 30 pm service. The big chorus led by Mr Osburn will perform at both. Rev L A Beard presides with Bible school at 9 30 am and preaching and communion at 10 30 am. No evening preaching or Christian Endeavor due to union meetings.
A church announces a full weekend of union activities at the Airdome starting 10:45 after a morning sermon by Dr Runyan. Sunday school at 2 pm and 9:30 am sessions urged. evening gospel services at 7:30 pm with choir and tithing envelopes.
The pastor urges full participation in a 10:30 a m message, a union revival at the Airdome, and morning baptism and communion. A 3 p m mass meeting for Sunday-school youth is planned, with 6:30 p m union Young People, and a 7:30 p m Runyan sermon.
A movement led byGreencastle business and professional men seeks an extra postal clerk for the local post office. They have appealed to the Postmaster General requesting expedited consideration.
A regional post office appeals to restore night service citing twelve hour delays to transfer mail and the inspector's 1911 recommendation. They note twenty-six mail trains three express trains eight outgoing wagons and rural routes. compare with Bedford Bloomington Brazil Crawfordsville which all have night service. Senator La Follette quotes about powerful interests and tariff concerns in his autobiography excerpt.
Eminence informs that Truman Hubble of Stilesville entered Winn nee to cause trouble at a medicine show. He allegedly fought several locals, drew a knife, knocked out lights, and was locked in a livery stable before escaping. Eminence citizens urge prosecution. Will Scott family plans Lafayette visit before returning home.
In Plainfield Indiana James Paxton Vorhees famed sculptor and publisher sends works from Washington to Indianapolis exhibitions. The box includes marble busts of Napoleon Bonaparte and Thomas Jefferson exact reproductions, with other notable pieces such as a Lincoln relief and a Butler bust, showcasing his notable career and family legacy.
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