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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1914
Page
4
Personal items list Miss Rita Montgomery visiting Miss Irene Selby in Greencastle. Many townsfolk and visitors are named, including teachers, athletes, and couples socializing. The piece notes trips to Indianapolis and Ashmore, a wedding, a baseball game, and a funeral, alongside civic matters and a D A R meeting.
Local millinery shop Miss White invites shoppers to a Saturday sale featuring hats and headwear. The event promises discounts on a wide selection and special offers for early customers.
A compiled list notes travel, visits, engagements, and upcoming events. Individuals such as A. R. Whelan, Edward Howard, William Reynolds, and Miss Jenkins appear alongside civic ties to Indianapolis, Mayfield, or Chicago. Community updates include WCTU meeting, May day exercises at the university, tennis preliminaries, and DePauw Academy baseball.
The Putnam Circuit Court orders a commissioner sale of 80 acres in Section 20 Township 13 North Range 3 West on June 16 1914 at 10:00 am. Terms: one third cash, six and twelve months, interest six percent with notes and mortgage, possession March 1 1915. Commissioner Marion O Neal and attorneys Allee & Allee. Posters. Also notice of final settlement for Daniel Pruitt estate set for June 15 1914 in Greencastle Indiana.
The College Avenue Methodist Church parsonage hosted a Saturday evening reception for Governor and Mrs Samuel Ralston of Indianapolis. Dr. and Mrs. Tillotson entertained more than a hundred guests with a receiving line, assisted by several local ladies and Delta Tau Delta fraternity members who serenaded the couple and joined for refreshments.
A hog slaughtered by L. E. Turner in Gastonia, North Carolina was found to have two perfectly formed hearts, one acting as an auxiliary to the other. The animal was stabbed through the jugular but did not die for several minutes.
Morrison Dorsett and Foster of Cloverdale will join about 250 Indiana men in a raid on the Overland factory in Toledo Ohio next Wednesday May 20. At least 250 cars will be driven away from the plant simultaneously as Indiana dealers assemble at the factory hosted by Gibson Automobile Company. The event includes cars for visitors hotels a dinner cabaret and a long parade. Indiana drivers will depart Toledo early Thursday with roads lined for miles.
A young horse driven by William Scott of Cloverdale bolted when a Greencastle man on a motorcycle approached near Hughes School House eight miles south of Green Castle. Scott fell, suffering a badly cut and bruised arm while the buggy was wrecked and the horse narrowly halted after the ditch collision. Scott had warned the rider to stop but he did not heed the signal.
Tuesday evening at eight in Meharry Hall the class in Shakespeare of the Public Speaking department offers a complimentary presentation of Othello. Admission is free by ticket only, available after ten o’clock tomorrow morning at the College Librarian desk. The aim is to share interpretation and spirit of the character with students and townspeople, not a stage production.
The Filmore Farmers Bank is formed with capital stock of 10000 dollars. About forty five subscribers join. A 2000 dollar building will be erected to house the bank and it plans to open within a few months. Officers include President Enoc Proctor Vice President Philander Pruitt and Cashier O W Inman. Directors are Marion Sinclair R S Cowgill J H Pitchford D H Arnold H Nichols C O Bunten and W 00k. Edward Warner visited Indianapolis on Saturday.
Local congressman Moss is urged to seek a high government post, with discussion that he may withdraw from his congressional race to join the Department of Agriculture in a top deputy role.
Admirers in Greencastle urge Representative Ralph W. Moss of Indiana to be named assistant secretary of agriculture, succeeding Beverly Galloway who resigns to become dean at Ithaca. Some backers prefer Moss run for governor. Moss says he has no intimation of consideration and would weigh any offer. Also, Gardner Bros. open a new bottling plant in Greencastle connected to the ice plant, capable of 140 gallons per hour, aiming to supply summer soft drinks.
Mrs. Katie P. Persons filed for absolute divorce from Henry D. Persons in Putnam County Circuit Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and threats to kill. She seeks $200 alimony and custody of their 2-year-old daughter, with the couple living in the western part of the city.
Joe Baker sold his moving picture theater and outfit to Mrs A K Lipps of Indianapolis. Lipps then sold the equipment and chairs to Alonzo Cook for use in his opera house near Coatesville. Lipps will rent the building for non moving picture use. Rev L S Smith visited Coatesville on business.
The Indiana State Fire Prevention Association found 1 941 defects in 2 958 inspections across Evansville South Bend Terre Haute Logansport and Bloomington. Major hazards included rubbish defective heating and wiring with notices sent to property owners for correction. The association will inspect La Porte Michigan City Lafayette and other cities this year.
A buggy owned by Mrs. Marion Wright was wrecked when a frightened horse hitched to the rig bolted from in front of Hanna Undertaking. The buggy overturned at Walnut street near the Pearlson bakery and damaged the rig while the auto owned by Mr. Hanna escaped damage. The horse bolted through the public square after the top and seat were torn from the buggy.
A brief transfer shows Frank V. Day selling land in Floyd Township to Lucinas Dimler for 115.00 dollars. The record notes the transaction details and parties involved in the property deed.
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