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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
1
Turmoil erupts as factions clash over the choice of mayoral candidate in Vermillion. A majority favors WT Vermillion, but stalemates prevent a united front as rival camps refuse to cooperate.
The Bull Moosers split over a fusion candidate for mayor. Charley Short backers claim unanimous support while W T Vermillion forms a “Me For Vermillion” club and presses his bid. A caucus produces no clear winner as Vermillion gains momentum. Republicans watch wary.
Pocahontas heritage will meet Wednesday at 7 30 oclock for a members only dance and refreshments. All members are urged to be present.
Local Elks organize a new musical comedy The Landing Net to be staged soon. Frederick B. Howe of Dowagiac Michigan will coach amateurs with Mrs Howe and a pianist handling stage work and chorus. The production promises costly costumes, fine scenery, and a large chorus.
The Williamson property committee met with Architect Gaddis of Vincennes to discuss remodeling plans to convert the site into a Masonic temple. Tentative concepts were reviewed but no definite action taken.
A local cleaner marks a quarter century in service with decades of pressing and laundry work. Call 356 to hire Bell for reliable garment care.
Friends of the Fourth Ward Democrats push Walter Cooper for the mayoral nomination. He says he will accept if the party wants him.
Friends of Walter Cooper urge his nomination by the Greencastle Democratic convention next Tuesday night. Cooper would accept if chosen by the party and led the city campaign. Other discussed candidates include Squire Phillip Frank and several ward council seats.
The drys carried the Bedford election yesterday with 889 dry votes to 697 wet, totaling 1 586. Wet supporters dwindled, and turnout compared with 2 103 votes two years ago when the drys won by 97.
Clerk James Farlow of Anderson Ind lists interments including Clark Ridpath Greenfield age 42 tuberculosis Cornelia Tennant Terre Haute age 88 old age Sarah Crews Putnam county age 87 James Dagey Superintendent Marie Crist Indianapolis age 59 nephritis William Haspel St Louis age 41 railroad accident.
The Philadelphia couple announce the engagement of Arthur Edwin Post of Philadelphia and Leona Manning Pearce of Philadelphia. The couple is noted as the son and daughter of prominent local families. Announcement appeared in the Philadelphia Public Ledger on September 18.
Milligan Young, newly moved from Bainbridge, has purchased an interest in the Jones and Stroube Feed store. The firm will be known as Stroube, Young & Co with Young owning a share of Jones' interest.
Frank Logan spends the day in Intimalis on business. He is seen meeting local officials and visiting offices for chapter seven related matters.
Greencastle Herald reports J W Iddings Justice of Peace defends his handling of judgments saying no money was ever withheld from recipients and that the case against him is motivated by revenge. He asserts proper receipts and legal steps were required and vows to prove the claims untrue.
public health notice requests all persons desiring to sell milk in Greencastle to notify J M King Health Officer for proper inspection of the dairy processes and products.
Aged Greencastle man Lige Grantham was struck by a car driven by Mrs. Emory Gilbert of Marion at 2 20 oclock Tuesday afternoon. Two wheels passed over his body. He sustained serious injuries.
Uncle Elijah Grantham 84 a prominent Greencastle citizen was struck by a car driven by Mrs Emory S Gilbert in Marion. He sustained multiple injuries including two broken ribs a back and shoulder injuries a deep scalp wound and possible internal injuries. He was hospitalized in Marion and expected to recover barring complications. Mrs Gilbert was grief stricken and the car was moving slowly when the accident occurred. witnesses say she warned him but he did not hear due to defective hearing.
Local advertisement urges buying oysters from Moore's Dairy today with a brief promotional message and a sales prompt.
Indianapolis buyers advanced a narrow decline of about five cents on the hog market as nearly 9,000 hogs were offered. Top hogs quoted around 9.10 with sales from 9.00 to 9.15, and the day ended with a slow close and good clearance. Cattle and sheep prices edged lower with weak demand due to a Jewish holiday week, while steers and best cows held steady and lambs mostly moved at six to six and a quarter cents.
The Indianapolis News special political writer, noted for his sharp observations, paid a Greencastle visit today, signaling continued coverage of local and regional political happenings.
Columnist Billy Blodgett visits Greencastle and writes a vivid profile for the Indianapolis News. The piece promises sharp observations of the town, hinting at a striking, controversial portrayal to come on page four.
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