Putnam Tax Rates Released Monday
The state board of tax commissioners announced levies under the new law today. Greencastle city rate is $2.25.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1919
Page
1
The state board of tax commissioners announced levies under the new law today. Greencastle city rate is $2.25.
Indianapolis records show Putnam County under a new state tax law with levies set by the state board of tax commissioners. The list compares current levies to last year and notes the state tax rate of 18 cents while assessments were made earlier, enabling taxpayers to gauge individual impacts.
Bosan led revival services at the Christian Chapel with A M Hoottman officiating. Sunday School Day anticipated with large attendance. three baptisms, confession, and strong musical effort. One hundred dollars raised for redecoration. full houses, evangelist Brother Davis to assist tonight. Mountain top services.
Local news notes ongoing social life with many visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Charles Barnaby host a card club on East Washington Street while families from Terre Haute Bloomington Anderson and Knightstown visit relatives and friends in the city. Military history mentioned with Camp Sevier now a tuberculosis hospital. Upcoming meetings include Penelope Club D A R and Greencastle Commandry Conclave with dates and hosts listed.
Fire at a Rome residence caused by defective wiring with the roof burned away and contents badly damaged by water. Estimated damage about 31000 dollars.
Mrs. Hurst discovered smoke from an upstairs bedroom due to a defective electric wire. Firefighters and neighbors moved furniture from the burning home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hurst on east Franklin Street. roof burned off and total loss estimated over $1,000 with insurance.
John Arthur Friend spoke to a full church crowd on Sunday night describing his experiences as a German prisoner. The large attendance honored Mr Prien and the evening featured special musical numbers directed by Mr. Sheetoy.
The Board of Locust Street M. E. Church holds a special meeting Tuesday night to finalize plans for the Every Member canvas on the first Sunday in November. The Sunday School Board meets Thursday after Prayer Meeting to arrange Go to Sunday School Day for next Sunday. All Society convenes Wednesday afternoon with full attendance urged. A good turnout was noted for Sunday School Sunday and the next Sunday’s slogan is Three Hundred in Locust Street School.
The Paul Albin sale at the Albin farm near town offered more than thirty head of milk cows and heifers. Harry W. Moore contributed ten cows, bidding was brisk, and prices were high reflecting Albin’s reputation for selecting superior dairy herds.
C W Stiles of Putnam Auto Company spent Sunday in Brazil during a leisure trip, returning home with plans to resume dealership duties.
Mr and Mrs Holmes Craver, their son and daughter, escaped severe injuries when a pony driven by Mr Craver kicked and bolted, sending the buggy over a twelve foot bank. The carriage landed in a barbed wire fence and the horse became tangled. the fence was cut to release them.
Dr Ayler visits Indianapolis on business. Lin dens Lafayette and Putnamville families visit relatives. Mrs Sublett improves after illness in Putnamville. Hal Royce and family welcome daughter Virginia Louise born this morning. Royvee formerly Louise Abrams. Aue of Mansfield visits Prof Clement. Neff couple from Anderson spend weekend with Dorothy and Paul Neff. R A Org attends State Federation of Clubs meet in Kokomo October 21 22 28. Maxwell returns from Mount Vernon Illinois after revival music. Theodore Miles visits Terre Haute. J Crawley former Greencastle resident dies in Indianapolis. Mrs Crawley attends Anderson Saturday. Ferrand Sinclair visit Indianapolis. Dobbs Hurst Willi amms and children visit Dobbs in New Maysville. Ward Christie and P R Christie guests. Christie returns home while Mrs Christie stays for several days.
Navy tests announced by Acting Secretary Franklin D Roosevelt show a late US submarine design superior to the latest German U-boat. The American boat is faster, has longer range, and better habitability, with the 8000 mile cruising capability noted for the German U-111 reference.
The report compares two German submarines U-111 and S-3 during trials. It notes U-111’s congested layout and many gadgets versus S-3’s livable accommodations, easier access to gear, drier decks, and superior seakeeping. Overall S-2 cited as more seaworthy in some respects while firings show few differences favoring S-3.
In loving remembrance of our beloved brother Micheal Adam Ader who departed this life one year ago on October 17 1918. We mourn his passing and recall his gentle faith as we await reunion in heaven. Mr and Mrs Fred Rogers.
Eliza Margarette Parish daughter of James H and Lusiuna Parish born Marion township January 15 1871 died October 3 1919. She joined the Christian church at Greencastle in 1901 married Walter West June 7 1901. They had three children born alive three died in infancy and their eight year old son died July 20 1918. She leaves a grief stricken husband a sister Mrs M N Reeves Greencastle a brother Mr Artie Parish Mt Meridian and many friends.
University president warns social order collapses without bringing disorder and anarchy under the spirit of Jesus. He argues for faith as the foundation of civic life and governance.
Dr. George R. Grose spoke at the first University service of the year about the demand for Christ as a cure for social disorder. He urged that only Jesus teachings matter, noting Jesus offers second chances and transformation of character. The event featured Lois Brown, Mrs Barnum, Prof Barnum on offertory, and a University choir performance.
Card of thanks thanks friends for kindness during sickness and death of wife. Mrs. Runyan offered sympathy. Mrs. Marion Faron heads to Martinsville for two weeks. Mrs. Laury E Chapman receives pension. Opera singer Adolph Muhrmann praises DePauw University Choir. Persian Garden concert planned at Me Harry Hall with 15 cents admission. Christie and Toole in Indianapolis for opera. Enos Wood visiting, Miss Daniels and Pauline Glover notes, James Clark returns from St. Louis.
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