This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
1
A Noblesville convention defeats a motion to demand ignoring the recommendation of a Greencastle man for postmaster. The action ends without backing the protest request.
In Noblesville Indiana on October 22 Democrats named a mayoral ticket led by Dr J W Klotz and a clerk slate with Vincent Boyles. Council candidates include Frank Wyant Madison Harrell Minton Worthington Edward Hollenbach and Chas W Kraft. A Durflinger bid to force a postmaster selection clashed with party leaders, judged disruptive by Judge Vestal as the delegate argued against party machinery.
Prompted by W I Longley state fire marshal the Jenkins Vestal Longley slate won by a large majority while Mr Carpenter remains strong in Noblesville facing some opposition to his port office bid. The Hamilton county Democratic committee had picked Carpenter months ago and his faction won the convention Friday suggesting he is likely safe.
Kansas reports severe drought reducing pasture and crops. Cattle feed on parched grass as alfalfa withers. corn and apples suffer from heat and wind. Water scarcity burdens farmers as rivers and wells run dry and irrigation struggles under arid conditions.
Floyd Township farmers and county commissioners will jointly pay costs to block rampages of Walnut Creek near the Randolph Bridge.
Walnut creek flood damage prompts levy construction to keep Big Walnut Creek within banks. Plans involve county and landowners to build a levy above the Randolph bridge on Fillmore and Bainbridge road to prevent future washouts and protect J. H. Arnold Harry Randel and Joseph Smith farm lands. Work to start soon.
An advertisement touts Youll Whe Rena coffee as pure and available at all grocers. It emphasizes quality and broad distribution without additional details.
Elizabeth Ozment and Guy B. Smith wed at the Ozment home three miles south of Reelsville in a ceremony attended by about 140 guests from Indiana Iowa and Illinois. Rev Walter King officiated as six flower girls and Eugene Ozment carried the rings while Swiss pink white decor framed the event. The couple will reside in Indianapolis where Smith works as a ticket agent at Union Station.
A Friday 7 20 p m called meeting of Temple Lodge No 47 with M M degree. James L Randel W M and FE FR Caldwell secretary listed. Also advertised seventeen tons of waved wire fence stock from The Thomas Reegy Company with prices shown.
Officials warn bankers to watch for counterfeit one dollar bills circulating on the Atlantic coast as they have not yet spread through the central states. The Treasury Department calls the notes poorly executed with sloppy work and a faded appearance, not likely to fool careful money handlers.
The piece notes Halloween approaching in two weeks with children drawn to display windows selling masks wigs and paraphernalia. It recalls Hallowe'en meaning vigil of All Saints and its link to superstitions in Scotland and England, including Burns and rituals about marriage partners and communication with spirits.
Mise Zella Farmer of Indianapolis formerly of this city is guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Runyan on South Indiana street.
Advertisement describes Rose Toilet Cream for preventing and healing chaps, softening hands and face, priced at 25c. Promotes Jones Lotion as the corn husker’s friend, preserving hands. Claims remedy for jetty and eczema and notes a wide line of toilet creams soaps and waters.
State Board of Charities intervened and ordered improvements. The jail has undergone a complete renovation since Sheriff Brors assumed office.
County commissioners faced a choice from the State Board of Charities between thorough repairs or condemnation. The board's directive led to repairs and sanitary improvements, including a veranda, new beds with straw mattresses, fresh linens, and cleaned bedding, making the jail more comfortable and sanitary.
Mrs Gray Potter entertained about forty five guests at her East Washington Street home on Wednesday afternoon. The event honored house guests Mrs Dr Roach of Terre Haute and Mrs J M Brown of Indianapolis with chrysanthemums and dahlias in white and yellow. Assistants included Miss Alice Potter and Mrs Olive Kelly among others. Vera Rowen read aloud and two courses of refreshments were served. another thimble party was planned for this afternoon.
Dr. J F Gillespie suffered a broken left arm when a young horse he was driving ran away at Reelville. He was in his buggy near his store when thrown over a bank, injuring his elbow. The injured doctor was rushed to Tadanapoli for treatment.
A fragmented advertisement mentions Nona Coffee as a sought item and urges readers to talk to a grocer about a product. The text is garbled, but hints at a grocery-related notice and promotional language.
The Rev G H T Beeman field secretary for Indiana of the Nation Reform Association spoke to the Congregation of the Francetten Church Sunday evening on The Best Citizenship. He addressed topics of civic virtue and community duty in a sermon style talk.
Oct 22 In Michigan City Indiana Warden E J Fogarty reports prison experts are assembling the electric chair to be used in future executions. Builders Albert Clark and Chief Engineer Henry Tedda oversee changes to the death chamber. Two condemned men, John Chirda from Indiana Harbor and Harry Raiseo of Vincennes from Terre Haute, await execution with Chirda claiming a right to kill his unfaithful wife and Raiseo remaining morose.
John Carroll, longtime court stenographer, who had been in Pennsylvania for months as treasurer of a road building firm, returned yesterday to resume duties at the courthouse in Greencastle. Banner Grocery advertises fresh hams and shoulders with delivery details.
Well known Greencastle resident W. A. M. Locd has been named a special officer to guard university grounds and buildings.
DePauw University announces the appointment of W A McCloud as special police to guard campus grounds and buildings. The Greencastle resident begins duty immediately and is described as well qualified, with thefts on campus noted as context for the hire.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.