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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1913
Page
1
Putnam County convention plans an annual meeting at Brick Chapel Church on Sunday October 19 with a fine program in preparation and expects a large attendance.
The Putnam County Sunday School Convention meets at Brick Chapel on Sunday Oct. 9. Prof. Albertson of the State Association will attend and deliver two addresses. A full program will be published later and aims to unite Sunday school workers from across the county. County president John Snider of Cloverdale will coordinate a strong program with speakers and music.
Miss Naomi Snider has accepted a position at the C A Kelley department store, signaling a new role in the local retail firm. The appointment marks a step in Snider’s career within the downtown business community.
Lee McKee of Bainbridge has been drawn to serve on the petit jury for the November term of the Federal court. He is the only Putnam county man selected. The U S Marshal is ordered by Judge Anderson to have the processes served immediately.
The Monroe township road improvement petition by Charles Carver and others was received and approved. Viewers F B Tobin Charles Fidwards and engineer Arthur Plummer were named. A highway opening petition for the Putnam Clay county line was approved with viewer Dr Thomas to be appointed. the other viewer to be named by Clay County. Stable duty assigned to Charles Potter H V James and D Baird for the Morton Horse Thief Association.
DePauw overwhelmed Moore's Hill 99 to 6 as Sefton Rowan and House led the rushing charge. McKain sparked Moore's Hill with a 50 yard interception return for the lone score, while DePauw used 24 players in the rout.
The Greencastle township Sunday school convention met at Landes Chapel Limedale with a strong turnout. Talks by T C Grooms Dr Tillotson and Rev Beck highlighted moral, economic and Bible study value. Albert Shuey cited renewed church life and vigorous community involvement as key outcomes.
Prominent Brazilian lawyer and politician Albert Payne vanishes from home while wife visits Illinois. Close to business, he procures funds and departs, prompting searches and official inquiries.
Brazil residents reel over the sudden absence of Attorney Albert Payne, noted Clay Circuit Court candidate, after he left Thursday with Mrs. Samuel Burkhart and two children. Reports say Payne visited Indianapolis and Danville, drew funds, sold his car, and may have reconciled with Mrs. Burkhart before boarding toward St Louis. The case unsettles the Brazil Fire Department and shocks local legal circles.
A terse promotional note asserts a reputation for concealing power brilliance and wear and proclaims exclusive agency status. No names, places, or dates are provided. The fragment hints at a branding claim or service descriptor.
Notice calls every Democrat in Greencastle to attend a court house mass convention Tuesday at 7 50 pm to nominate a city ticket and ensure a representative ticket is chosen for the town and party welfare.
The Garrett reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brackney near Somerset on Sept. 28. R. M. Garrett, age 84, joined his children grandchildren and great grandchildren for the day. Attendees and their families included Robert Phillips Greene Garrett Kenneth Garrett Robert Garrett Charles Brackney George Garrett of Greencastle and Helen Stout of Lafayette.
H B Pierson the Greencastle baker announced his candidacy for nomination by the Fusionists on the Citizens ticket. He joins Charley Short and W T Vermillion as the three declared nominees with a rumor that Charley Reeves considered running but denies being a candidate.
The State of Indiana charged Daniel Brackney with selling mortgaged property in Squire Iddings court at Floyd township. After a trial without State representation, Squire Iddings acquitted Brackney. defense was by T. T. Moore and Fay Hamilton.
Walter Cooper announces his candidacy for mayor of Green Castle pending approval by the Democratic Mass Convention and seeks the party's support.
The Penelope club will meet with Mrs. O. D. Kelley on east Washington street tomorrow afternoon at 2 20 oclock.
Green Castle man Bob Crow severely injured in Saturday night accident in Terre Haute. He suffered a deep scalp gash and multiple rib fractures.
Robert Crow of the Greencastle area was struck by a Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction car near Terre Haute Saturday night. He sustained a scalp laceration rib fractures and internal injuries and was taken to Union Hospital. Reported this morning he probably will recover unless complications arise. Crow had traveled to Sullivan to buy mules when the accident occurred.
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