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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
1
A severe blaze in Harmony, Clay County, consumed two blocks causing estimated damages around 17500 dollars. No injuries reported. Fire officials investigate cause as residents rally to aid affected neighbors.
A barn fire in Harmony near Brazil Indiana at 4 15 p m spread to two blocks causing extensive losses. Four large barns a workshop and several outbuildings burned. homes and a restaurant also damaged. Insurance covers about 17500 dollars. A miners train aided efforts and crops were noted as excellent with 1675 bushels of wheat harvested from 70 acres yielding nearly 24 bushels per acre.
Firefighters prevented further spread with total losses of 17400 across multiple properties including Shank and Hallier buildings and stock, A J Blair workshop, Ross Finley barn, Elza Brooks buildings, J T Peels stock, and William Carr house. William Flack was injured and Mrs Elza Brooks was treated.
City council moves to redraw district lines to keep saloons out of the city, triggering remonstrance rights and new legal maneuvering. Officials argue the action clarifies boundaries while opponents claim it targets local businesses and omits public input.
Greencastle city council moved two ordinances at Tuesday night’s meeting to re district the city and to define business and residence areas for liquor sales. Councilman Dodd opposed both measures. Bittles introduced the ward shift and Prof Naylor the zoning ordinance with penalties for violations. Continued on Page Four.
Mr and Mrs Charles J Arnold report leaving Greencastle at 6 am and reaching St Louis at 9 am on a same day drive. They logged 216.6 miles with rough roads for about 75 miles and fair roads afterward. They met Judge James P Hughes and Doc Hurst of Greencastle near Marshal, Illinois, and had one flat tire on the trip home. They plan to leave for Kentucky on Wednesday.
James A Cox foreman at Ohio and Indiana Stone company suffered a two inch head wound from a falling rock. He was knocked unconscious briefly but expects to return to work. Clifford Couchman had a spike driven through the back of his hand while climbing a pole. Dr. W M McGaughey treated him and no bones were broken.
Lena County Line fell 7 to 3 Sunday afternoon as Brazil Haymakers won. Mayo pitched well for Lena with twelve strikeouts before his support faltered in the seventh and eighth innings.
Harris and Weathers family reunion set for August 10 at the grave of Levi and Mrs Sears located one-quarter mile southeast of Reelsville. Relatives and friends invited with baskets to share. Golden Hibbs secretary and Ralph Hendrick president announce details. Walter Cooper was in Indianapolis on business today. Fred Todd trustee of Floyd township visited Greencastle.
A school election is slated soon. Trustee Lan Des assures the school board he will cooperate with challengers and maintain support for the measure amid objections.
A date for an election on consolidating Greencastle city and township to build a modern high school is expected within days. Trustees and attorneys await legal confirmation before setting a joint election. supporters say shared facilities will save costs and expand vocational offerings for rural and city students alike.
The appeal papers in the option election matter were filed in the circuit court this morning with the petition and appeal bonds. The appeal is signed by B Towne Racer Bittles J P Allen W W Jones and Frank Coss.
FE. M. Denny president of the Merchants' Association said there is nothing new in securing the state penal farm for Putnam county. He and the committee continue efforts and remain optimistic about obtaining the institution.
W. H. Lacefield of Indianapolis and Laura Crodian of Russellville are named in a local notice. The brief item lists their connection without further detail, indicating a matter of community interest or pending action.
A Greencastle colored man lost a quart of a famous spirit when the paste-board box collapsed on West Liberty street. The bottle shattered on the cement and liquor splashed across the sidewalk, but no claims for damaged goods were filed.
Dean R. G. McCutchan visits Bethany Park to lead a week long musical program with the DePauw chorus of sixteen and the DePauw orchestra. Solos will be performed by Mr McCutchan and Charles Schoffield as the ensemble presents afternoon and evening performances for five days.
No law compels action on gravel and macadam highways across Putnam County. The article notes persistent uncut weeds on rural roads and the lack of enforcement or funding to address maintenance. Officials plan reviews but provide no timetable or mandate.
The Herald reports on weed overgrowth along county macadam and gravel highways, noting farmers must cut weeds only on dirt roads and road superintendents may act if funds exist. The gravel road repair fund is typically short, delaying enforcement.
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