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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
1
A substantial turnout of delegates fills Bloomington for the Epworth League annual convention of the Indiana Conference. Leaders and attendees converge as activities commence and discussions begin on the district program and initiatives.
A large out of town and local attendance gathers at Locust Street Church for the Epworth League Bloomington District convention. Delegates stay with members while sessions on campus include devotions at 6 30 pm and addresses by Dr L C Bentley and F C Tilden with Dr H A Gobin to follow.
Washington dispatch notes the slogan Boys grow corn adopted by the Department of Agriculture to promote youth corn clubs. It highlights high yields, potential double production, and a plan to establish a nationwide network of boy champions as official seed corn growers and distributors. A bulletin titled How to Grow an Acre of Corn outlines the program.
Clem Van Meter and family from Jasonville were blocked at Mount Meridian all day Monday and again this morning by a car breakdown caused when the clutch failed. Van Meter was driving and the car struck a fence post before local garage workers repaired it Monday.
Washington reports Dr. Carl Alsberg, head of the U S Bureau of Chemistry, offers a brief list of hot weather don'ts. He warns against eating to excess and wearing too many clothes, drinking ice cold beverages, and saluting the thermometer, advocating temperate eating and self control to stay cool.
Indianapolis June 23 The State Pardon Board began a four day session with slim hopes for a pardon of William E Hinshaw the Hendricks county murderer. Gov Ralston reportedly opposes freeing him even if board favors it. The board is said to be split two to one in favor of release and the case will be heard Thursday.
Washington June 23 Assistant Postmaster General Daniel C Roper orders postmasters to dispatch daily papers quickly after mail receipt. He notes many papers carry market quotes and data vital to subscribers daily business, and delaying them diminishes value. Sacks labeled daily papers must be distributed promptly upon receipt.
Indianapolis hog yards open week with steady prices at 8.80 per cwt for 30 cars sold. Market shows good clearance and fair demand from leading packers. Cattle, stockers firmer, calves, sheep and lambs unchanged. receipts normal.
Stated conclave of Greencastle Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar will meet Wednesday June 26 at 7 30 o'clock. James McD Hays recorder and Lewis A Zaring frater F C listed.
F. A. Arnold and Dr. G. W. Bence will depart Thursday to Louisiana to oversee the Live Oak Plantation Co. interests. The trip aims to supervise operations and ensure proper management of holdings.
DePauw University men sit with defense lawyers as the Mick trial proceeds in Lebanon with several ministers present at the table.
In Lebanon Indiana on June 23 the trial over W. E. Mick’s will resumed with DePauw University figures at the defendant table. Letters Mick wrote to his daughter and granddaughter urge religious life and warn of sin, while witnesses testify to his unsound mind.
Professor J T Dobell received word of his brother William L Dobell's death from Indianapolis. He traveled there this morning and plans to leave tomorrow for the Pacific Coast to visit his son in Corvallia Oregon.
Washington reports diplomatic appointments collapsed as Meredith Nicholson Indiana novelist refused the minister to Portugal post and James D. Phelan ex mayor of San Francisco declined the ambassador to Austria-Hungary. Nicholson cited prearranged domestic plans. Phelan said he will run for U S senator next year.
The Miller family expresses gratitude to Mr Hanna Mr Crow Rev Airhart and the church choir for kindness assistance thoughts and floral offerings following the death of their wife and mother. Jasper Miller and Children
Parcel post C O D tags in red and three coupons reach the Greencastle post office for a new system. One coupon serves as receipt to the sender, one stays at the processing office, and the third accompanies the package and is signed on delivery for money order processing.
County recorders begin accepting farm name registrations under a new state law that allows owners to name their farm with a lands description. A one dollar fee supports the registry and certificates. Names can be canceled, and transferred deeds may include the farm name if full transfer occurs.
Judge James P. Hughes found facts in Hazelett versus Eastern Traction Co. awarding 100 dollars for a cow killed by a traction car. Hazelett sought 150 dollars. T H Moore for the traction company plans to appeal to the supreme court.
Miss Pearle Kitchen, visiting Greencastle, has gone to Terre Haute for a few days before returning to her home in Stark Kansas.
Professor Troop of Purdue University notes trees and fruit host over 200 insect species. He lists pests by zone from roots to fruit and advises targeted remedies such as kerosene emulsion for plant-lice, soap and carbolic acid on trunks, lime sulphur for scales, and arsenic-based stomach poisons for caterpillars.
We thank friends for kindness and comfort after the sudden death of our husband and father. Special thanks to Lemuel John and others who helped when he was stricken. Emily A. Wood and Family, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Blatchley.
Charley Wood, son of the late John W. Wood, is appointed to serve the unexpired term of his father whose sudden death occurred Saturday at his residence. Wood will assume duties immediately and oversee the clerk’s office pending future elections.
At a 10 o'clock meeting, Charley Wood, son of the late John Wood, was named Recorder of Putnam County for the unexpired term. Wood had served as deputy and effectively managed the office as his father’s health failed. The term would end January 1915 but a new election is required January 1 1914. Mrs Wood to receive $600 yearly while Charley earns about $1 000. Miss KB E Olcott of Central Normal College Danville Ind visiting the Voennett household.
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