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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1913
Page
2
The Herald Publishing Company operates from 17 and 19 South Except Sunday by the Star-Democrat Jackson street in Greencastle Indiana. Charles J. Arnold is editor and publishes daily with per copy and subscription rates listed.
The legislature enacted the public utilities measure and Governor Ralston appointed a reform minded public service commission. The commission has addressed major issues including the Indianapolis gas merger which will cut artificial gas prices from 66 to 55 cents per thousand meters with potential further reductions. The panel can inspect gas companies at will to ensure fair rates, offering consumers relief from past overcharging.
State Board of Accounts interprets the new township highways act. No individual taxpayer may work out road taxes over 20 dollars per township, and county treasurers cannot credit more than that amount in any township. Landowners with multiple townships may work out up to 20 dollars in each. Cash payments required for amounts above the limit. Preference given to resident taxpayers for road work for fair pay. Commentary notes prior abuses of corporation road taxes.
An unsolicited testimonial endorses Chamberlain's Tablets for chronic dyspepsia. W. G. Mattison of 7% Sherman St., Hornellsville, New York, reports long relief after trying various medicines. Sold by all dealers.
Governor Ralston carries on the work of his office with thoroughness and careful detail. He assesses each matter fully, showing patience in understanding all aspects and treating the poor and the powerful with equal consideration.
The article notes Trinidad and Bermudez as major suppliers of commercial asphalt. It describes a vast sunlit lake of pitch, a moving central source, and edge tramways, with workers mining the substance and risks from engulfment. The Trinidad concession yields revenue through duties and royalties, while Venezuelan pitch is prized for varnish and roofing materials.
Consul Mahin of Nottingham reports that a new device by the British General Electric Company eliminates the mouthpiece to prevent disease transmission. The unit, a watchlike metal case held to the ear, combines receiving and transmitting parts with a highly sensitive microphone. The speaker speaks into the device and addresses the world at large without a mouthpiece.
The article argues Russia has changed little in 25 years with continuity and evolution. It describes peasant marriages as practical arrangements for labor, the Mir village system, communal duties, and limited urban growth. It notes priestly corruption, female household authority, and the primacy of Orthodox faith in national history.
The fragment notes King Edward's number 9 linking to birth on the third day in 1819 and a marriage in 68. It mentions a reign beginning in L001 and a coronation hoped for on the 27th, with another date to complete the nine, and references his downfall on August 9 as reported by London Tatler.
The article recounts the burial of Sir Henry Irving in Westminster Abbey beside David Garrick, noting the ceremonial grandeur and the long tradition of actors interred there. It mentions fellow actors buried in the cloisters and chapels, the torchlit processions, and the in situ candle vigil accompanying Irving’s ashes in St Faith’s Chapel.
An 19th century discussion notes that coffee spread first to Europe via Turks while tea arrived differently. It recalls experiments in Portugal and China influenced tea use, and an observation that ground tea, brewed as an infusion, can rival or surpass leaf tea in strength and yield.
In a terse exchange Mrs. Henpeck reports Judge Knox granted an injunction blocking a marriage opposed by the young man’s family. Mr. Henpeck remarks he wishes his family had shown similar consideration.
Indignation arises over cremation pressure. Parsees defend sky towers of silence on Malabar Hill near Bombay. The rituals include bier processions, sacred fires, and resurrection rites with annual memorials. Parsees total about 82,000, mainly around Bombay, noted for intelligence and charitable giving.
A 18th century anecdote recalls Captain Ben Hallowell sending Lord Nelson a coffin made from the L Orient’s mast after the Nile. Nelson valued the shipwreck trophy and featured the coffin in his cabin to end a life among trophies. His body lay in that coffin at Whitehall during his funeral procession.
Some men are so popular that others feel privileged to lend them tobacco regularly. The social tone suggests a humorous observation about local habits and status.
Greencastle Indiana resident Mrs W H Johns reports lasting relief from back and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The notice quotes broad home endorsement and urges readers to ask for the Doan's brand at local stores with Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as agents.
Women unhappy at home are urged to consider emigration to South Africa where demand runs high for female workers. A year saw 341 British women move to Cape Town, mostly teachers, all securing jobs.
The undersigned appointed by the Circuit Court of Putnam County Indiana as Administrator of the estate of Wingfield S Fellows late of Putnam County Indiana deceased. Estate is to be divided. Dated October 2 John L. Fellows Administrator. Lyon and Peck Attorneys. Oct 10.
A historical notice lists township trustees detailing weekly hours and locations to transact office business. Names include WILL STRUBE Wil Creek Mill Creek ERNEST KIVETT Jackson BENJAMIN WALLS Jefferson ALIVER STINCER Monroe D E TCHESON Floyd FRED TODD Marion and others with set days each week.
On vale day Sept 26 to Oct 100 chieve fe points in Northwest West and Southwest. Included are select fares: Portland Oregon 180 eeeeses Great Falls Montana 39.15 Boe Anteles California 5015 San Francisco California 29.80 Beattie Washington FA9280 Bookowe Wash For more information contact Agent Monen Ronte who will provide details for territory coverage. J YD BLT IS Agent Phone 5 ake
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