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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
1
A definite notice states Greencastle tourists will leave for Indianapolis to Pacific tour stops on Tuesday afternoon July 1 at about 4 o clock. Community members are advised to follow official announcements for exact details.
Fred O H air Greencastle Motor club secretary received a message that the Indiana to Pacific Tour Committee plans to bring the tour through Greencastle on Tuesday afternoon June 1. The 26 car party will stop for thirty minutes and proceed to Manhattan and then Brazil. Local motorists will meet the visitors in Stilesville and escort them to Greencastle. Frank Donner, H M Smith and Charles J Arnold among those attending the meet. Cool lemonade will be served and residents urged to join the reception. Tour expected about 4 o clock.
The funeral for John G. McCoy who died at his home on South Indiana Street will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence conducted by Rev J G Campbell. Interment follows at Forest Hill Cemetery with viewing Sunday morning from 9 to 12 o’clock.
Indianapolis hog quotes fell five cents to a top of 8.80 with steady demand and large offerings. Receipts reached 8,000 as cattle showed a mixed trend with fat steers strong while grass heifers and mid‑class cows eased about ten cents. Calves and lambs rose modestly while the week tallies reflect overall softness in calf values.
De Carnehan who has purchased all stock of the Western Tin Plate Mill states the plant will start once water supply is secured.
J B Carnehan of Canton Ohio has purchased controlling interests in the Western Tin Plate and Sheet Company mill east of Greencastle. He says the plant could start at once if water is secured, either by piping from Greencastle water works or by sinking wells. If opened, the mill would begin producing tin plate products.
The Rebekahs visited Brazil for a lodge event hosted by May Flower Lodge No 62 in a neighboring city on Friday night. A large number joined the trip, with Roy Ally among those entertained.
A large delegation from Greencastle Rebekah lodge traveled to Brazil Friday evening aboard the interurban to visit May Flower Rebekah lodge No. 62. The hosts entertained royally with class work for candidates and refreshments after, before returning on the 11 o clock car.
Purdue extension official describes the Indiana plan of Cow Testing Association as practical for farmers with five to ten cows. The program tests 800 to 1,000 cows across units of 100 to 150, with testers aiding in ration balancing and feed value analysis.
The program compares feed mixes and animal performance to choose cost effective rations. Tester visits cows every eight weeks, analyzes feeds and milk yield, and reports farmer merits. Initiated near Carmel on June 17 1913 under Purdue supervision with plans for expansion to Vincennes and other areas.
Hiatt Shuey of Bainbridge predicts Diamond Dispute will place on the racing map this fall. The seven year old pacer, trained in South Chicago, will race at Decatur and county fairs, with Shuey supervising every detail for three months.
Raymond Patterson the DePauw star pitched six innings against the Milwaukee Brewers. He entered in the fourth after Gilligan and Burns were KO d. He held the Brewers scoreless for three innings then allowed six runs in the final three frames. Eight hits off Patterson, two of his three at bats yielded hits. Minneapolis lost 12 to 4. Patterson was charged with the defeat in official scoring. He issued two walks one strikeout and hit a batter.
Effort to secure a new state penal institution for Greencastle moves forward with a proposed site west of the town. Officials discuss locating a penal farm as part of the plan.
Businessmen and citizens of Greencastle plan a meeting next week to push for securing a State Penal Farm. A commission has formed to evaluate a west Greencastle site of about 1000 acres, seeking at least 500 acres, and Governor Ralston has been informed of the effort.
In Lebanon Indiana on June 27 the defense failed to sway the jury with an instruction for a verdict. The prosecution rested after inventory and Mrs. Mattie Bew testimony. Indianapolis witnesses including bank officials and merchants testified Mick appeared of sound mind despite unusual religious ideas. A baby was born to Harry and wife in Granville Ohio. Lincoln Chautauqua tickets and season pledges noted. Boswell injured when motorcycle accident occurred near town.
The article records a 100 degree high and sleepless night with no breeze. It notes Kokomo resident John Franklin Gobel and Zelle Ruth McAvoy planning a morning wedding in Cloverdale. It also states Daisy M. McCammack filing for administration of Bernard Vance McCammack, William Stroube’s serious illness, and Samuel J. Wilton ordered to sell Edward and Nellie Fry’s real estate.
Tipton case upholds W E Longley fire marshal authority to raze a one story skating rink structure deemed fire hazardous. Judge Purvis affirmed the December 1 deadline, backing a campaign against dangerous buildings and signaling continued inspections before action.
Judge James P. Hughes ends business of Putnam Circuit Court for two months vacation. Court observers note calendar halted through the summer with no sessions scheduled.
Judge James P. Hughes and County Clerk Arthur Hamrick closed the May term of the Putnam Circuit Court today. The court will take a two months vacation, reopening the September term on the first day of September.
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