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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
1
About fifty fine frying chickens vanished from Andrew Black’s farm three miles west of the city on Monday night. Local authorities investigate possible thefts and monitor poultry losses for signs of a growing trend.
The article reports that Chicken-stealing continues in Putnam County with farmer ld Taylor missing about fifty young fowls from his Andrew Black farm three miles east of town. Police suspect local accomplices from nearby towns or cities. No tracks were found.
Report says suspects locate fowl then arrive by auto after dark to steal chickens and transport them to another city by daybreak. Thieves plan disposal in Thal saapolis or Terre Haute. It is the largest theft yet, with numerous smaller lootings of chicken houses smoke houses and barns nearby.
The executive committee of the White Cross Society calls a meeting in Sepe or August 6 at 2 pm in the courthouse Spe seor to discuss ways to combat cancer and aid those unable to pay for treatment. Rev Trentenny Mugg Estes D Duncan and Dr G Willoughby of Gosport form the committee.
A concise schedule notes Chautauqua events from August 4 through 9, with a Homecoming on August 26 and Rural Carriers Convention spanning August 29 to September 1. Key organizations and locales are implied by the listing.
Councilman Naylor announces immediate installation of sanitary drinking fountains at the Chautauqua site to improve public health and convenience for visitors and residents.
Wrot J. P. Naylor announces two sanitary drinking fountains will be installed on the public square before the chautauqua, one by the east lamp at the courthouse south entrance and the other by the west lamp at the north entrance. The fountains will be white enamel with a thirteen inch bowl and a continuous water stream, and installation will begin immediately.
Councilman Naylor announced that drinking fountains will be furnished at cost through Hubert Jordan. The city will pay only freight and installation, plus wholesale material costs. Prices were not public, but described as very small. Water company participation is pending but considered likely.
The three Bainbridge men Verne Gaines Frank Algood and Frank Nelson charged with gambling had their trials moved from Squire Frank to Squire Ashton and set for 10 oclock tomorrow after attorney Theodore Crawley requested continuances and obtained change of venue in each case.
Telephone 356 for suit cleaning and pressing at Samuel Bell's shop located at 202 West Poplar Street. He offers quality service and reliable alterations.
Attorneys Corwin and Peck are drafting petitions to circulate for the upcoming high school election. The effort focuses on gathering support and ensuring proper filing procedures.
Attorneys for the Greencastle city and township discuss petition language to seek voter approval on a joint high school. Both sides aim for twenty five names from town and twenty five from city, with petitions ready after a conference. The dispute centers on petition format and legality to ensure bonds sale clarity.
The Wallace and Hagenbeck circus, one of the largest on the road, will perform in Green Castle on August 20. Advance posters arrive August 6. the show travels from Brazil via Vandalla and uses the Lynch lot west of town. This marksGreencastle’s second circus this summer and the fifth attraction in August.
In Lebanon Indiana on July 28 the local option election resulted in a dry majority of 428. The drys won Ward 1 by 272 and Ward 3 by 89 while Ward 2 supported wets.
The vote totaled 1 414 922 for the drys and 492 for the wets. The drys celebrated the victory with enthusiasm after a quiet campaign. The three week push was described as aggressive by supporters.
Cloverdale will have an adequate electric lighting system and full operation by January 1, 1914. The tentative contract between the Cloverdale town board and Putnam Electric Company calls for completion by December 1 with an ordinance in progress. Once signed, details will be reviewed and work begins immediately.
Ten cans of bass minnows were emptied into Walnut Creek this Tuesday morning and afternoon. Prosecutor Sutherlin received a message from a state fish warden at Lime Dale who had the minnows and was to ship them south of here but missed the train. He agreed to let Sutherlin have them if he sent for them. Sutherlin sent Moser Boone to release the minnows west and north of the city. Clothing cleaned and pressed. Samuel Bell shop and residence 202 West Poplar Street.
The city earns recognition as a fruit producing district with a growing shipment of baskets to city markets. County growers contribute to the supply as prosperity in local agriculture expands.
Interurban shipments show Greencastle becoming a center for fruit production. Fifty to sixty baskets of Yellow Transparent apples are sent nightly to Indianapolis, with strong yields and hardy trees boosting local growers. Early Indiana cantaloupes arriving by rail indicate heavy shipments ahead.
Auction notice seeks Linn basswood cottonwood willow and poplar bolts four inches in diameter or larger. Timber can be standing or cut and rocked anywhere. Johnson Excelsior and Mfg Co successors to Johnson Smith Excelsior Co. announces offer.
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