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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
1
Grand jury returned four indictments against bootlegger Frank Nelson of Bainbridge for illegal whiskey sales. He surrendered in Greencastle with his mother Mrs Jennie M Nelson. the fine and costs totaled 109.40 dollars, and he was not jailed. Nelson had recent penalties for gambling in Bainbridge.
Frank Nelson of Bainbridge pleaded guilty to one charge of fl at liquor sale and paid a $100 fine plus costs. Judge Mes P Hughes released five other indictments to remain on the docket. Nelson, accused of bootlegging for several months, sold whiskey by the pint for 75 cents. The Grand Jury returned six indictments after investigating the case. A bench warrant was issued for Nelson’s arrest and Deputy Sheriff Howard Harris pursued him to Bainbridge.
Governor Samuel M. Ralston proclaims Friday October 31 as an autumn arbor and bird day urging school observances statewide. He asks teachers and students to participate in conservation tasks to foster a lasting commitment to useful natural resources.
Auction notice for a public sale at the QO J Shaw farm on Tuesday October 7 announced by Henry Runyan advertising agent. Details readable but incomplete about items.
Laura Watson received a telegram from her mother in Marion with Elijah Grantham, who was injured in a Tuesday automobile accident, stating that Mr Grantham would be brought home this afternoon arriving over the Big Four at 5 o'clock.
Democrats prepare for a mass convention to select nominees with a city campaign launch planned for Tuesday night. The event signals an early push as campaigns ramp up.
Greencastle Democrats plan a mass convention next Tuesday in the courthouse assembly room to nominate candidates for the November 4 election. Leading contenders include Frank Allen and Clarence Vestal for councilmen at large, with George Dobbs George Sage William Grogan and Al Phillips urged for council seats. Wes Sayers S. C. Sayers and Wes Miller are discussed for clerk while Walter Cooper and Esquire Frank seek the mayoral nomination.
Indianapolis hog buyers quote lower prices with a narrowed range from 9.00 to 9.10 while demand slowed and light hogs led declines. Cattle prices held steady with declines in lower grades, and the call market stayed active as lambs and sheep moved briskly with lambs at 12 to 13 cents and sheep to 10 cents.
Postmaster William Vestal reports Washington instructs rural routes to tally all first and second class mail from October 1 to November 29. Carriers will weigh packages, count postage, and report total weights and stamps. A prior count in February prompted questions about the repeated count this year.
Sheriff Theodore Boers transfers land in Franklin township to T. A. Sullivan and associates for 3334 dollars. T. A. Sullivan and others sell in Franklin township to Tra Clouser. John W. McCammack transfers land in Dale Jefferson township to Robert McCammack. Wm W. Tucker transfers land in Greeneaa RPett dink to Clarence Roswell. Caroline Dixon transfers a Roach PyyNve lot to William F. Wendling. George G. Hill transfers a Belle Union lot to Edward Jones for 650 dollars.
Rh A Masons called convocation Greencastle chapter No 22 Friday at 7 30 p m M FE M degree. M 8 Miller H P FE BE Caldwell Secretary. Mrs Mary Cox and granddaughter visiting from Mayfield Kentucky with Miss Genevive Ames for a visit.
The text promotes Lowe Bros High Standard Paint as a durable coating for homes. It argues quality materials from scientific makers prevent damage from rain snow frost dew heat, protecting wood from decay.
Harry T. Biddle of Hollardsburg and Sarah E. Scott of Portland Milla were married by Squire Frank at 11 this morning at the clerk’s office. They left for a farm near Tollandaburg to begin their home.
Dr and Mrs Albert Hutcheson of Indianapolis are visiting relatives in the city today.
Members operating the automatic signal system escaped serious injury when a Big Four train struck a motor car near Hadley. They leapt to safety in time, avoiding disaster.
The motor car used by the Big Four Automatic Signal crew was struck by Big Four Train No 16 near Hadley and demolished. Foreman James James and several workers jumped free just before impact as heavy rain blocked their view on the curve. Bo Samel Burl Hurst and other Greencastle men were aboard during the crash with no serious injuries reported.
In Lafayette Indiana on November 5 Governor Samuel M Ralston will eat an Indiana apple at the Indiana Apple Show opening in Tomlinson Hall The six day event aims for twenty thousand attendees The piece humorously notes governors eating apples and hints at a political line in selecting a variety and lengthens the story with background on Ralstons youth and the exhibit agenda
Engineer Charles Bane of Monon returned from Chicago where he met General Manager A W Westfall. The 500 class Mikado engines receive 5 dollars per hundred miles, set after arbitration. Westfall granted the raise without blind endorsement from the union. Twenty five engines of the class operate on the Monon. Bloomingon World notes Samuel Preston of Cloverdale visited on business, son of Dr Joseph N Preston.
Cloverdale officials urge residents to subscribe from 15 000 to 200 in stock and to arrange exchange of right of way for stock. A meeting is held in the bank this afternoon to discuss the proposal and terms.
Cloverdale citizens met with officers of the Indianapolis Linton and Vincennes Traction line to discuss building terms. Promoters Brey and Schafer proposed citizens subscribe 15 000 to 20 000 dollars in stock and secure a county right of way, paid for in stock. Promoters will return for replies.
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