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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
4
Rev. F. W. Hixon of First M. E. Church in Crawfordsville will preach at Brick Chapel next Sunday at 3 p m. He formerly preached here during his student days at De Pauw. The item notes Hixon's past ties to the chapel.
Ruaguvon Inc reports observation of 260 Indiana University math students showing rural district pupils score higher on final exams. Farm youths average 82.4 points vs city youths 74.6 and children of professionals 63.6. only 7 percent from rural districts failed to pass.
Thomas Davis of Islinolaan aged 85 has logged about 142000 miles on bicycles over twenty years and still pedals. He sent a note from Noble Tayille of Lake Geneva Wisconsin claiming he rode 762 miles in 1918 and chairs the central good roads committee of the National Automobilists Association. Davis began biking at 65.
Rev. Pleasant Hunter argues that motives shape worth, not outcomes. A divine view sees daily work as a chance to imitate creation, with humble acts praised when framed by genuine religious motive and rooted in moral ends.
In a bitter Russian winter a boy shields his younger sibling from the storm. Snowdrift blocks their doorway as they fail to reenter. The children perish on the threshold, while the elder’s coat and shoes cradle the younger. A silent memorial of heroic love endures.
A biblical exhortation urges prayers for all people including kings and leaders to promote tranquil living in godliness. It notes God desires all to be saved and come to knowledge of the truth and presents Christ Jesus as the one mediator who gave himself as a ransom for all.
A religious notice calls for prayers for more laborers to answer the harvest field. It emphasizes divine aid and urgency in sending workers into God’s harvest.
In Vigo County Terre Haute a dispute between saloon men over possession of a corner building at Ninth and Main will be settled by Judge James P. Hughes. Enumeration finished and County Superintendent L.G. Wright reports to the State Superintendent. fourteen townships and four towns file reports.
In Putnam county court, Shea Brothers seek possession of a saloon building at Ninth and Main Streets Terre Haute. Ryder held under a lease with Mrs Zimmerman life estate while Shea Brothers claim a written lease. Judge James P Hughes presiding with Roach Williams and Moore for Shea Brothers and Blankenbaker Wallace Allee Haye Murphy for Ryder. The case draws Vigo county politics interest with Roach visiting court.
The funeral of Mrs. Joseph Bament, a well known city resident, was held at the Bament home in the northwest part of town this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Rev. B. D. Beck of Locust Street Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment followed at Little Walnut Baptist cemetery.
Miles Arnold a Monon brakeman fell from engine 100 at Crawfordsville water tank yesterday. He suffered a strained back and shock, received medical care, and was transported to his home in Fort Wayne after arrival in Lafayette. He will be out of service for some time.
Notice is given that James H. Michael and Charles H. Michael have been appointed administrators of the estate of Reuben Michael, late of Putnam County Indiana, deceased. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Dated May 13 1914. Attorneys Hays and Murphy. Russellville resident D L Watkins seen in city on business May 15.
The 1914 report to the State Superintendent by County Superintendent L G Wright shows Putnam county has 5550 school children ages 6 to 21, down 125 from 1913. There are eighteen school corporations covering fourteen townships and four towns, with Greencastle and Cloverdale cities among them and detailed township figures listed.
FPINCASTLE notes Mary Grider is slowly improving from an attack of measles. The report lists a sequence of Sunday visits among local families including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Whitted, Aunt Sarah Lockabill, and others in the Mor ton and Russellville area.
Local residents report visits and travel including Mr and Mrs Wm Cobl with Hicks near Mt Meridian and Mrs E R Robards with Mrs Harry Stevenson in Indianapolis. Birth announced for a son to Columbus Gorham and wife on May 7. Funeral for Mrs Mattie Whicker follows paralysis and death, with burial at M E church.
REELSVILLE reports Mr and Mrs W R McAve attended church at Otter Creek. Mrs Noah Carpenter of Indianapolis and daughter Rose visit Mrs Levi Carpenter. Dick Frazier spends Sunday with H M Smith. An outdoor meeting at the school house May 21 features Bro Williams from Lena. Residents urged to bring baskets. Lodge visits Walnut Chapel as Rosa Farris and Terre Haute kin visit Martha Keer family. Gaway ill. Robert Allen shows slight improvement after weeks of illness.
Lyhan I Howe presents a living history of the canal’s construction at Meharry Hall on Friday May 22. The Travel Festival showcases first locks and progress from the ruined French effort to Uncle Sam’s monumental waterway, in an exhibit backed by the College Avenue Church Women’s League.
The Rev and Mrs Demetrius Tillotson have issued invitations for an At Home on Saturday evening May 16 from 8 to 10 oclock. The event honors Governor and Mrs Samuel M Ralston of Oklahoma Territory.
A special car was run from this city to Indianapolis to transport Knights Templar delegates to the State Conclave. The event draws members from the region as attendees gather for the meeting.
About 50 members of Greencutle Commandery No. 11 joined in the capital city’s annual conclave. A monster parade with an expected 3,000 Knights Templar began at the Masonic Temple and moved through major city streets this afternoon. Receptions were held at Claypool Hotel for commanderies across the state. Meetings tonight will elect officers of Grand Commandry.
Fragmented local list shows names and salaries for street work and officials. Mentions Chas Vanvador, Chas Cooper, J T Maloney, Carlos Watson, Roscoe Lisby, Henry Fox, James Heath, Ralph Pierce, Mae Pierce, Will Conklin, C Pfeiffenberger, Fred Thomas, Wic Arnold, Spear Pitman, J L Pierce, A C Stone Co, FE Watts, and misc expenses. Includes notes on visits and transactions at Stilesville and Filmore.
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