Bridges Spark Heated Debate Over Levy and Grants
County commissioners push for a council appropriation of 18 250 dollars while deciding not to raise the tax levy. Eleven new structures are proposed as part of the plan.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1913
Page
1
County Bridges Budget Sparks Morning Debate
County commissioners sought 18250 for eleven bridge projects but the council kept the levy at 5 cents, allocating 9000 for bridge construction this year. After a dinner reprise the vote remained, and the block stood, as estimates totaling about 67000 were approved. The list of proposed bridges by district follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart Ford
Floyd
Albert Albaugh Named Delegate at National Letter Carriers Meet
Albert Albaugh, local rural route carrier, will serve as one of the state’s representatives at the National Letter Carriers Association convention. The appointment highlights his standing within the union and his long service with the postal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Letter Carriers? Association
Delegates Chosen for National Rural Letter Carriers Meet
Albert Albaugh heads Indiana delegation to the National Rural Letter Carriers Association convention in Evansville after the state convention. Fourteen delegates were elected, including C. S Flackledge, L. M. Onyett, and others, with by law changes debated and reportedly tabled. Membership rose from 822 to 1,354 in 1913, and railway facilities for the national gathering were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Albaugh
Putnam County
Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Indiana
Evansville
Herald
Babcock
C. S Flackledge
Madison
L. M. Onyett
Gibson
L. S. Denius
Hendricks
Robert Kitley
Marion
Ek. Gaunt
Decatur
Rolland Wernes
Shelby
O. C. Woodward
Parker
William B. Morrison
Wabash
G. W. Bachelder
Randolph
W J. Ward
Hamilton
Edward Brown
Orange
R. J
Boone Vermillion
Perry
Oynett
Ft. Branch
McCullough Family Reunion Set for September 7 1918
The fourth annual McCullough reunion will be held Sunday September 7 1918 at Bet River church eleven miles southeast of Brazil and four miles northwest of Poland. Everett McCullough and G S Payne will speak. Relatives and friends are urged to attend bring a basket enjoy the day. Shop at 202 West Poplar street for cleaning and pressing by Bell's shop telephone 356.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Bet River
Brazil
Poland
Everett McCullough
G. S. Payne
McCulloush
Bell
West Popler Street
Nive
Cemetery Interments Reported for August 1918
Forest Hill Cemetery records show interments in August 1918. Notable entries include Margaret Carr of Lafayette aged 72 with arterocalerosis, John T. Boldin of city aged 74 with Brights disease, Otis Sandford of city age 4 from knife wound and gunshot injuries, Deley Miller of Indianapolis age 2 from childbirth, John R. Brown of Putnam County age 60 with blood poison, and James Daggy as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill Cemetery
Margaret Carr
Lafayette Ind
John T. Boldin
City
Bright
Otis Sandford
Deley Miller
Indianapolis
John R. Brown
Putnam County
James Daggy
Organization of Greencastle Schools for 1918 1919
Greencastle public schools announce staff assignments for the year 1918 19 with H S Murray A Dalman principal and district supervisors. District One lists principals teachers and grades with Delilah Miller and Ida Adams leading sections. District Two and Three name principals James F Richardson and staff for seventh through first grades. Special teachers include Delphine Dunn for drawing and Jessie A Patterson for music and Burton Knight for manual training. Domestic science and art arranged in Nutt property. drawing and music in school rooms. manual training in a special room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray A. Dalman
Lillian F. Southard
Iron Trueblood
Grace S. Allen
Kate Freeman
Jno Paul Johnson
Elizabeth Dean
Florence Earlle
Oscar Thomas
Amy Smith
Mary Emma Jones
Jean Selby
Etta Adams
Delilah Miller
Burton Knight
Plorence Byrd
G. Woody
Women Battle Royale In Public Dispute
A heated confrontation ends with assault and battery between Dan Elliott and Mrs. Ol Harris on a public event site. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage for charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Elliott
Harrison
Assael
Gossip Sparks Lawsuit After Monday Altercation
Mrs Dan Elliott of Fy Franklin street and neighbor Mrs Ola Harbison clashed Monday afternoon over gossip. Elliott filed an affidavit this morning for arrest of Harbison on assault and battery. Harbison reportedly fled to Indianapolis and is unlocatable. Elliott bears facial bruises and a torn skirt from the quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Elliott
Franklin Street
Ola Harbison
Elliott
Piry Harbison
Squire
Prorest Notes On Forest Waste And Timber Use
The document notes potential uses for waste from dogwood shuttle blocks as knife and fork handles. It discusses fire behavior, camp sanitation by rangers, burying tin cans and burning waste paper. It cites 3,000 small logging operators buying national forest timber and 25,000 people drawing timber from public woodlots. It compares Corsican forest management and tree part utilization to American practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam's Forest Rangers
Uncle Sam
Court Notice Cites Negligent Administrators and Guardians
A formal court report warns that negligent administrators and guardians risk trouble in the future as Jude Hughes weighs involvement. The statement signals potential legal scrutiny and accountability measures in ongoing proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude Hughes
Judges Warn Attorneys on Delinquent Estate Administrators
Judge Hughes instructed attorneys to notify clients that delays in estate settlements and guardianship reports will trigger court appearance to show cause. Administrators have one year to settle, guardians report every two years, and all reports must be filed on the court docket as part of the record. Delinquent guardians and administrators will be cited to explain delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Hughes
Count of Luxembourg at English Off House Week
Indianapolis enjoys a strong attraction for state fairgoers with Klaw & Erlanger’s Count of Luxembourg. The operetta opened in New York to instant success thanks to music and comedy. The plot follows a courting count with a title but no fortune who aims to marry a lady of rank, with mistaken identities and a twist ending. Musical numbers include A Carats of Life Day Dreams and Poo sie Pootsie. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianaolis
New York
Luxembourg
Klaw «& Langer
Ben
Indianapol
Moden Woodmen to Meet Tonight at Greencastle Camp
Adv ile Moden Woodman Notice states the Greencastle camp will meet tonight at 7 30 o clock. R A Conper, Clerk, records the notice. Camilo Feligras returns from Indianapolis where he spent vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moden Woodman
Greencastle
Moden Woolmen
R. A. Conper
Camilo Feligras
Indianapolis
McHugh Divorce Suit In Superior Court Seeks Alimony
Mrs Emma McHugh, formerly Miss Mary Marsh of Limedale, sues William T. McHugh at 2201 North Meridian for divorce alleging five years of cruel treatment and threats of violence. A temporary restraining order barred any molestation as the couple, married June 1, 1896, separated last week. McHugh reportedly owns about 300 000 in notes bonds mortgages stocks and real estate with others claiming an estate of 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Star
Mary McHugh
Mary Marsh
Limedale
William T. McHugh
North Meridian Street
Superior Court
Emma McHugh
McHugh
Insolvent Bainbridge Canning Company Receiver Petition Filed
A stockholder in Bainbridge Canning Company files a petition for a receiver to be appointed for the insolvent institution. The action seeks court involvement to manage assets and address creditors under applicable corporate law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Canning Company
Alleged Debts Put Bainbridge Banning Co Under Suit
John Curran a stockholder files in circuit court for a receiver to operate Bainbridge Banning Co claiming insolvent status with debts around 2000 dollars and assets far below liabilities. The petition notes many debts past due and contracts for citrus and vegetables that could yield profit upon continued operation and sale proceeds to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainbridge Banning Company
John Curran
Lyon & Peck
Curan
Striking Motorman Held in Wire Cutting Probe
John Lingenfelter 28 of Mooresville Ind former Martinsville motorman arrested Sunday night by Detectives Radamacher and Sullivan. He is held on loitering charges under 1100 bond and suspected of involvement with strikers in the wire cutting south of the city after a traction employees strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
John Lingenfelter
Mooresville
Ind
Martinsville
Radamacher and Sullivan
Lingenfelter
Missionary Society Social Tea at Dr Gobin Home
The Foreign Mission Ary Society of College Avenue church will host a social tea Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the home of Dr and Mrs A Gobin on Bloomington street A musical program has been arranged and friends of the organization are invited.
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County Council
Court House
United States
San Francisco
Baltimore
Central Trust CO
Opera House
Thurs
the Third Degree
Cook's
Ralph Moss
J. T. Clapp
Roya
Prorest
Corsica
Napoleon War
America
Poplar Street
Illinois and
Maryland Streets
Roy McCloud
Roachdale
Bertha Riddell
Seteads Dotnat Acted
Joseph Bromley Mills
Model Clothing & Dry Goods CO
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