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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
2
An editorial in the Saturday Evening Post argues that drink impairs national efficiency and that a system permeated by alcohol cannot operate at full speed during war.
The Petit Parisien reports France plans a wartime bill banning manufacture sale and transport of all alcoholic drinks. Even beverages with a slight alcohol content would be prohibited during the war, following Russia's example.
Des Moines Iowa remains financially steady after saloon bans last February. Employment rises as workers find new jobs, a hotel adds five stories, and bank customers grow. The city lost 133000 in yearly revenue but funds its deficit through an active municipal economy plan.
Employees are banned from visiting saloons during noon hours under penalty of risk. A posted order at the Wisconsin Steel Company plant in Chicago declares the firm has gone dry to protect worker efficiency. The safety chief expects the move to be welcomed by the men.
The Manufacturers and Dealers' Association plans to supply church ministers with free speakers for Sunday services in Chicago. Topics include city beautification and mass education amusements. A pastor calls it a consummate piece of nerve and likens the move to opening a pulpit to the Brewers Association president.
Dartmouth class of 1912 votes for dry class reunions and to push the movement at other classes. Aberdeen Normal students announce a debate on whether the city would benefit by going dry.
Beloit students show strong citywide turnout for the recent campaign. Oxford colleges move to bar alcohol during the war with others likely to follow. In Rochester the Presbyterian assembly backs vendor accountability and pastor excommunication. Loveland hosts a call for a constitutional liquor ban by Congress. Northern Baptists urge national prohibition in Los Angeles. Unitarian Temperance Society endorses national prohibition.
Indiana prepares a supplemental exhibit for the Panama-Pacific Exposition set for shipment by June 30. Superintendent Charles A. Greathouse leads the design showing township one room schools and a central consolidated school with road links, illustrating rural education progress and public access.
Twenty five cents invested in Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will insure you and your family against bowel complaints in summer. The remedy is prompt and reliable and should be kept by every family. Obtainable everywhere. adv.
The exhibit in San Francisco showcases rural Indiana schools advancing through consolidation with casts and paintings of wagon models and streams, a stereopticon showing training in home projects, and transparencies of consolidated campuses. Demonstrations on stock care, soil, crops, and practical crafts highlight hands on learning under Mr Greathouse. Indiana aims to lead rural education and prove gains in teacher numbers and pupil enrollment.
Catharine Lee Phipps died June 12 1915 aged 68 9 12 born in Kentucky moved to Illinois then Indiana married John Phipps Sept 26 1867 had seven children Almon and Ernest died young survived by Duane Frank Shirley Elma Smith Edna and seven grandchildren joined Primitive Baptist church at Mt Moriah then became charter member of Coatesville Baptist church first death in that church her husband aged and she valued family and church life. death called a release from lingering illness.
The service was led by Elder J. H. Oliphant of Crawfordsville Ind. and the funeral concluded with burial in the family cemetery.
Mrs. Jessie Eggers hosted a social Tuesday night June 8 in honor of her daughter Lora's eighteenth birthday with light refreshments as guests wished her many happy returns. Nearby visits included Mrs. Frank Sanders and daughter to Mrs. Lottie Barker and others from Roachdale and nearby towns attending weekend gatherings.
J L Fellows purchases a Ford car in Manhattan. Local residents Bence Daggy and wife move to housekeeping near Reelsville in the Rissler property. Community folks work on a new gravel road near Hamrick station amid plowing and clover harvest prep.
In Reelsville and nearby Greencastle areas farmers report good corn and wheat stands though some wheat shows damage from flies and dry weather. The Embroidery Club enjoyed a full day event with a fried chicken dinner and program led by Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Neier.
An advertisement notes a shirt sale at a fashion store located in West Side Square. The brief notice highlights a promotional event or discount likely to attract shoppers to the store.
Local residents report travel and visits including Albany Farmer moving to Greencastle, Fred Allen visiting Bloomington, Havilah Jones family with Mae, William Allen to Providence for veteran memorial, Jesse Cox heading to Fillmore for work, and church attendance at Unity. Residents Vernie Lasley and Fay Rasner among visitors. two men from State Farm chased after an escape but captured near Bandyford.
Sunday services planned at U V Church in the morning and evening and at the Christian church at 2 30 PM. Grace Darnell visiting friends in Veedersburg and Lafayette. Raymond McGaughey from Wave Land stayed with the Evermans. Glenn Everman visited Turkey Run. H M Brothers and wife visited the Eggers home after John Brothers of Greencastle stayed with grandparents. Lonie Steele and family spent last Sunday at Raccoon. Darnell family visited Brothers. Ethel Watson stayed overnight in Roachdale. Roachdale meets Fincastle in a 2 50 PM ball game at Fincastle. Dave Brothers and son Leslie were in Greencastle Monday.
Mr and Mrs Jack Nelson called on Mr and Mrs William Gowin Tuesday. Mrs John Nelson is seriously ill. Roxie Payne visited grandparents. Mrs Lucille Knauer ill at her parents. Charles Kinvy bought sheep from C F Payne. Mrs Cleara Shillings visited homefolks. Mr and Mrs Bert Brattain visited Eli Brattain. Lee Boswell returned from Oklahoma. Columbus Wells and Carey Payne in Brazil. Cherries being picked. Lizzie Leatherman from Greencastle visiting daughter Lula Irwin. J Nelson in Greencastle. Mrs George Thomas illness after canned corn poisoning shows improvement.
A brief note invites readers to use Herald Want Ad for fast results. It promotes easy, rapid listings and responses for classified needs.
Cred itors heirs and legatees of Mary Etter deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court Greencastle Indiana June 21 1913 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Witness Clerk Harry W Moore May 27 1915 Putnam Circuit Court 31 Wuly June 4-11-18
Notice to the heirs and legatees of Winfield S. Fellows deceased to appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Green Castle Indiana on June 25 1915 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive shares. Clerk Putnam Circuit Court dated June 2 1915. St Wkly June 11th.
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners will accept sealed bids by July 5 1915 at 2 PM in Greencastle Indiana for macadam road work on the 4080 foot J W Knauer road in Madison township. Bids require bonds double the bid amount with local sureties and affidavits denying collusion. The board may reject bids and sets a later time for project completion.
The board of commissioners of Putnam County Indiana approves a 5221 feet road improvement known as the Wm Day road in Warren Township Greencastle. The contract will be let to the lowest responsible bidder after filing specifications plans profiles and estimates in the Auditor's Office. Bidders must be residents or provide surety and affidavits denying collusion within a reasonable time after the work is proposed.
Public notice records show 10 574 feet of macadam road work in Jackson Township Putnam County Indiana known as the W P Thompson road ordered by officials and filed in the auditor’s office. C L Atrhart auditor Putnam County Indiana. St Weekly June 18 posters.
Mrs. Charles E. Hann of Shortsville New York says two years of persistent stomach trouble and costly medicines ended after taking Chamberlains Tablets. The tablets eased dull heavy after meal feelings, boosted digestion, and cured constipation. Obtainable everywhere adv
Heirs and legatees of Jacob Rogers deceased must appear in Putnam Circuit Court at Greencastle Indiana on May 21 to prove heirship and claim distributive shares after review of the final settlement account. Witness the Clerk of Court this May 24, 1915.
In Putnam County Indiana the Putnam Circuit Court September Term 1915 hears Effie Newgent against Jesse L Newton complaint No 8797. Plaintiff files complaint for divorce and affidavit that defendant is a non resident. Defendant must appear September 6 1915 at Greencastle Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Harry W Moore signs notice. Hays Murphy attorneys. 31 Weekly May 28 1915.
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