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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1913
Page
1
Voters in Greencastle will cast ballots over the coming week leading to the election on Tuesday November 4. A quiet campaign marks the buildup with local officials urging turnout and informed choices.
One week before Greencastle municipal ballots, November 4, voters will choose a city ticket. The Democratic nominees are described as strong, businesslike and steadily gaining voter support in a quiet campaign.
Robert F L Miller aged 41 died of tuberculosis Tuesday morning at his father Daniel Miller’s home in Madison township. Funeral set for Long Branch Church Wednesday at 11 o clock. He had lived with his father for years and is survived by one brother Clarke Miller and four sisters Mrs Wm Alepaueh Mrs Harvey Bettis Mrs Richard Bettis all of this city and Lydia Miller of Madison township. Dr Airhart preached the funeral of Andrew Swank in Elmdale Monday.
Dr Samuel Crose died at his home 135 West Twelfth street after two weeks with double pneumonia. He was 47, born in Cloverdale Putnam county, a 187? Asbury University DePauw graduate, and had practiced in Indianapolis for over twenty years. Funeral services will be held at his house Wednesday morning before burial in Greencastle. He leaves a widow and son Gordon, his mother, and brothers Captain W. M. Crose United States Navy, Pred M. of Los Angeles, and Ben D. of Indianapolis.
Hog buyers in Indianapolis open the week with prices down about five cents on most hog sales. Top hogs reach 8.35 dollars, bulk mostly 8.05 to 8.25, with receipts around 300 head. Cattle and calves show declines. sheep and lambs steady to higher amid active trade. Greencastle meeting announced for Wednesday at 7:20 p.m. with secretary H. P. Miller listed.
A middle aged man living at West Clinton was run over by a freight train around 6 West Block Monday near Cloverdale. The victim, identified as Rodd y Cuks Two, died at the scene.
MH Hamilton of West Clinton Indiana was killed when an extra northbound freight train struck him near Cloverdale on Monday night. He was on his second trip as a brakeman and is survived by a widow and two children. The body lay beside the tracks before being taken to a Cloverdale funeral home.
Indiana farmers faced $291,000 in land damage from the Mareh floods due to top soil denudation riverbank cutting and sand deposits. Reports to the Indiana Academy of Science covered Terre Haute flood effects, Ohio River landslides, and silt deposition enriching soil though with questionable quality.
The Russian Symphony Orchestra under Dean Rog McCuthean of the DePauw School of Music returns to Greencastile Square for a Wednesday night concert on November 11. Once dubbed New York's most unique orchestral organization, the ensemble is famed for conductor Marek Vechelir and a repertoire spanning Russian masters and modern works.
Public records show conveyances between Luella Darnall et al to J A Michael Jot and transfers involving Chas Hillis and Wm Hillis. Property located in Monroe township and Bainbridge, with adjacent parcels and related notices recorded.
WES inM Pres presents one of the season’s best companies with Fine Feathers at English’s Opera House Indianapolis on Thursday Friday and Saturday November 17 18 with matinee Saturday The cast includes Robert Adeson Wilton Lackaye Max Figman Rose Coghlin Lolita Robertson and Amelia Summers delivering a drama about a young couple whose chase for social prestige leads into questionable business and serious trouble Written by Bagen Walters the work echoes themes familiar to many homes and carries a moral about ambition and restraint.
We thank neighbors, friends, lodges, Rev Beck and the choir for kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved mother Maybell Seller Edgar Seller James Seller Elmer Seller. Miss Bessie Smith has issued invitations for a picnic dinner on Halloween evening at Art Hall for faculty members with children and their youngsters. LG Wright is in Indianapolis on business today.
A football team in Indiana suffered injuries when a train derailment disrupted travel Saturday. Several players were shaken up as the train cars jumped the track near Central Indiana. Local officials and teams cooperated to secure the scene and assess the players.
Waveland High School football players were lightly injured after a Central Indiana mixed train wreck near Otter Creek trestle north of Brazil. A pumpkin laden car toppled the trestle, followed by a merchandise car and passenger coach with 25 to 30 riders. Passengers escaped serious harm, while Bringle of Waveland’s line suffered a bad shakeup and received medical aid. The Otter Creek trestle was badly damaged, halting the Central Indiana train service.
The Putnam county tax deadline nears with six days remaining. Delinquents face penalties as unpaid sums accumulate, prompting the treasurer to urge prompt payments to avoid late fees and ensure better service.
Jobin Jackson a DePauw University student was injured Sunday morning near Crawfordsville when the car driven by Howard Fraely of Linden struck a deep rut. Jackson struck his head on the windshield and suffered a deep cut under his left eye. A physician attended him.
Dr J Hoagland of Mitchell and Demetrius Tillotson visit Indianapolis for the Methodist Men's meeting this week, joining participants in the city events and discussions.
Rev C W Cauble preached closing sermons at the Christian church marking his resignation to join the state board of missions. He will remain in Martinsville as a home base with headquarters in Indianapolis. Cauble leaves a strong church and community legacy as he moves to broader mission work.
Local residents show interest in establishing a state institution at Greencastle. Backers believe the proposal will move forward, with broad support from community members seeking a penal farm nearby.
Local committee members report strong support for Greencastle as the best site for the State Penal Farm. Enthusiasm is high as observers note the northwest location meets all requirements and offers extra advantages. Citizens credit Elim Denny and David Hughes for tireless advocacy.
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