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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
1
Mack’s Men built and then held a lead in the decisive con test played in New York this afternoon as they clinched victory in the third game.
The Philadelphia American League Athletics defeated the New York Giants in New York to take a 2 1 lead in the World Series. The game featured an early Athletics advantage and a final score of 8 to 5. Pitchers Bush Shang Treseau Crandall Wilson contributed for the Athletics and Giants respectively. Other items note Bona Coffee ads and local visits by the Berkeys from Johnstown.
James McGrady Cooper, 59, baggage master for the Vandalia Railroad at Union Station, died at his home in Terre Haute after a six month illness. Born December 1, 1854, in Putnamville, he was a member of Centenary Methodist Church and local Masonic bodies. He leaves a widow and several relatives. Funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at his home with Masons in charge. burial at Highland Lawn Cemetery.
Members of the 8. C. C. Club met at Miss Lelia Talbott's home on east Hanna street then took a big hay wagon to Mt. Meridian Wednesday evening. They enjoyed a bountiful dinner at the Half Way house and returned tired but not hungry.
Convention annual program lists October 19 as the Putnam County meet held at the Brick Chapel Church on Sunday afternoon with a state officer on the program.
The Putnam County Sunday School Convention will meet at Brick Chapel Church on Sunday afternoon October 17 at 1 30 with opening exercises committees president music and several speakers. Citywide Sunday school workers are urged to attend to boost county efforts and cooperation. The forenoon township convention will feature Rev W Jeffras and Prof Albertson with music from the Sunday school. Bona Coffee ad inserted.
Lafayette Indiana October 8 James Kirby Risk vice president and general manager of Universal Motor Truck Company lauds the cargo truck after a two day test hauling 118 tons of merchandise from railroads to stores and to freight depots. The vehicle used twelve gallons of gasoline and one quart of air costing 2.26 dollars. The truck performed on steep hills and heavy loads without failure. Local engineers praise its construction and power distribution. William M Simpson of Chicago heads the company selling these trucks. Greencastle residents hold stock in Universal Motor Truck Co.
John P. Allee and Matt Murphy representing Mrs. Wyant in a damages suit against the traction line, set for trial in Danville tomorrow. They were in Danville today on business connected with the case. Wyant was killed two years ago when struck by a traction car just east of town while driving an automobile.
Delpha Hazel Morton Rissler became bride of Darrel Truman Neier at their country home near Reelsville in a ceremony with over a hundred guests. Music by Merle Huffman complemented a pink and white decor with lilies of the valley. The couple will reside on a farm after visiting Indianapolis, returning by November 15.
Four car loads of corn shredders consigned to a Bainbridge hardware firm were unloaded at the Monon station and brought to the public square for display. The machines are being delivered to their purchasers this afternoon.
Carl Steeg, a former Green Castle area resident, married Miss Marie Howe in a Wednesday morning ceremony at eleven o'clock at Central Christian Church, Indianapolis. The couple's wedding joins two families in a quiet community event.
The Central Christian church witnessed the 11 oclock ceremony for Miss Marie Howe and Carl Steey with music by Charles F P Hansen. Attendants included Miss Gretchen Steeg and Haskell Miles. A buffet luncheon followed at Mrs Howe's home with guests from Cincinnati and Bitter Root.
Indianapolis hog market slips about 15 cents with most sales $8.50 to $8.60. top at $8.65 as lighter weights bring lower bids. Cattle activity wanes with steers and heifers moving slowly and cows steady. calves at 10 1/2 to 11 1/2 cents. Sheep and lambs remain steady amid fair demand while receipts are normal.
David Z. T. Yui, ex-secretary to the vice president of the Chinese Republic, travels in the United States to learn modern forestry methods for China. He leads the Chinese Y M C A lecture board and aims to aid an educational citizenship campaign. He studied U S forest service work in Washington to gauge value for China’s new agriculture and forestry department. He notes U S gains from past Chinese neglect and urges adopting improved forestry practices.
Miss Effie Miller hosted an informal afternoon event at 1629 South Center Street in honor of Miss Lillian Mechling who is to wed Reuben Morris of Indianapolis today. Guests included Mrs Joseph Mechling, Miss Vera Dean, Mrs William Price, Mrs Pearle Allen and Miss Mayme Hardy from DePauw. Light refreshments and a word-making contest followed needlework.
The interurban high tension current continued its peculiar actions this morning by being off about a half hour. The trouble has not been found. For the last few days the current has been off for a short time at about 8 o clock. Traffic was blocked and the cars were running late all morning.
State statistician reports hog cholera outbreaks harmed the industry with losses surpassing three million dollars in the year. The figures underscore a severe impact on hog farming and related markets across the region.
State statistician Thomas W. Brolley reports ten year data on hog deaths from diseases in Indiana. 1912 deaths reach 562 542 with an estimated loss value of 3 685 303 dollars. 1911 deaths 473 814. Montgomery county reports the highest total deaths at 28 530 and several counties repeat among the top ten.
John W. Mitchell of Roachdale and Ora Barnes of Indianapolis are noted together in a brief local item. The short notice records their names and hometowns in connection with no further context provided.
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