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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1912
Page
1
A horse reported stolen from James Cherry of this city was found by an individual claiming to represent the Indianapolis Commission Company. The man attempted to remove the horse from a livery stall but was deterred by locals. No livery business is operating in Bhazil.
A man identifying as a buying agent for J. L. Keach & Co. in Indianapolis stole a horse, buggy, and harness from James Cherry livery on Wednesday. The thief, described as a well dressed small man, sold the buggy en route and tried to sell the horse to Bryan in Terre Haute. Goldman, 22, of Indianapolis, was arrested in Union Station for obtaining money under false pretenses connected to the same scheme and held on charges after police discovered the agent claim was fraudulent.
Delegates from Brazil Aerie No. 274 Eagles travel to the national convention in Cleveland Ohio aboard a two-car electric train over 400 miles. Local lodge members, band and drill team will join about 80 to 100 travelers for a daylight trip along Lake Erie with stops in Sandusky for breakfast.
At a union revival meeting Dr Bunyan condemned the difference among church members between the saved and unsaved as five converts testified to renewed faith and commitment.
Friday's union revival in Greencastle saw five new converts including three aged members over seventy and a boy and girl. Dr Runyan urged active faith and warned against indifference, using a rope rescue parable to stress unity and outreach. Bunyan recovered to urge Christians into battle, citing Gideon and the need for committed workers.
A Marion dispatch by William Blodgett defends Indiana public accounting law, arguing its cost is outweighed by taxpayer savings and better bookkeeping. He notes opposition from some lawmakers and cites past fights led by Sam Wells and Cal Faris, plus concerns about repeal in Muncie.
A large Putnam county gathering in Greencastle formed the county Progressive committee and named township committeemen and delegates to the Indiana state convention in Indianapolis. Prominent leaders and supporters from Greencastle and nearby townships aligned with Roosevelt forces, while O L Jones headed the meeting and F A Hays became vice chairman.
A. H. Haun, new grist mill owner, offers to install an electric power plant to light Bainbridge streets and buildings. Citizens back the plan, urging the town board to investigate costs and methods, noting low operating costs with mill integration. The Bainbridge News calls for broad citizen involvement to pursue this town improvement.
As dog days approach the city debates muzzling canines amid hydrophobia fears. Crawfordsville has ordered muzzling until September 15 after a mad dog scare in the county. A rabid acting dog was killed by Edward Grimes east of town without biting anyone. Miss Frankie Gentry returns home to Danville after visiting Miss Ruth Stroube.
The report describes a moving religious gathering where Mr. Osborn sang Jesus is Ready Are You and two individuals responded to the appeal. A service is planned tonight, with Dr. Bunyan preaching at 10 45 on Sunday morning, and a Gospel Mass meeting for men at 3 pm. An evening gospel service is scheduled for 7 40.
Moosers elect state delegates at a enthusiastic meeting in the courthouse assembly room. Central committee names, with F. A. Hays chosen vice chairman speaking at the event.
Wallace and Bament purchased 34 hogs from William Larkin of Jefferson Township totaling 11 040 pounds. A 710 pound hog sold for 8 50 per hundred at Indianapolis while the remaining 33 hogs sold for 8 40 per hundred. They claim the lot is the best in Putnam County.
The White Lick Baptist Association announces its Bible School Convention at Coatesville Baptist Church on Wednesday August 7 1912. The program features morning and afternoon sessions with devotions, music, talks on teaching and Bible school administration, committee reports and discussions led by Rev J E Sherrill Rev Raleigh Smith Rev E G Shouse Rev A M Hackleman Mrs A M Hackleman Mrs M J Swindler Mrs Alfred Little and others.
Marion G. Johnston of Greencastle and Olive M. Skimmerhorn of Greencastle obtain marriage licenses.
Special dispatch from Washington reports that Hon. George W. Faris former congressman was informed that the change would be made restoring night service locally.
Washington announces restoration of the Greencastle night mail run after years without it. Local business leaders and Congressman Moss pressed for service revival, aided by former Rep. Faris and postal officials. Postmaster Lockridge expects orders soon as the new federal building stands ready.
Mr Bancroft of Jones and Bancroft in Lansing Mich visiting Bainbridge to promote a cooperative creamery. They recently built creameries in Noblesville Kirkland and Danville Ind and propose seventy shares at 100 dollars each with no payment until construction. Farmers could profit from dairy sales and plant profits, turning unused land profitable.
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