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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1913
Page
1
Enrollment at city high schools is higher than last year and expected to reach about 230 within a few days. Officials note crowded conditions and plan to monitor class sizes as students return to the semester.
Enrollment in Greencastle public schools rises from about 215 to 217 in the high school, with a projection to 230 soon. Fifth and sixth grade rooms in ward schools are crowded, averaging 54 pupils. transfers total 72 from Greencastle township for common schools and 50 for high schools. A new high school building is proposed, with the current high school used as a ward school to relieve crowding.
Names Bonner Robert Harris Henry Mann J P Reese ER Snyder Mrs W M Thomas Jesse Frank Allen noted as unclaimed. One resident, Frank Allen, was reported in Indianapolis Tuesday.
Mrs R L O Haire and daughters hosted a 9 oclock breakfast for Miss Ruth Baker and house guests Miss Edna Walker of Princeton and Mrs William Shelton of Danville. Fern centerpieces astors and hand painted cards adorned the table as a three course meal was served to a group of relatives and friends.
The first annual reunion of Ove parents, pupils and teachers of the old Grider school in Franklin township will be held at the old school house on Sunday September 14 1912. All connected with this school are urged to attend by committee. James G Goslin Mrs Sophia Smith Mrs Kate Anderson.
A rooming house directory is being compiled and stored for reference at the Y M C A and Y W C A information bureaus during registration. People with rooms to rent should phone or mail descriptions and rates to LeRoy C. Schmalzried at 1002 19 College Avenue, phone 402. Mr and Mrs Ralph Etter were in Indianapolis to attend the State Pair today.
All persons wishing to rent rooms to young lady students must file their application in the President s office with a signed pledge to observe the college s dormitory regulations. Blank applications will be forwarded upon request.
Clarence Joslin Ragan of Fillmore and Ruth Oliver of Fillmore received a marriage license. William Curtis Job of Cloverdale and Clara Ester Pickins of Coverdale also secured a license.
Wheat sowing begins in south Putnam as rain helps ground. Many locals attend the state fair this week. Harvey Miller hauls logs to Reelsville. Mrs. Carrie Neese visits from Vigo County. Ad Mullinix builds a home for Sylvester Neese. Roy McCullough and Miss Ollie Hunter wed at Rev Willian Skelton's home and plan to live in Brazil. Wm. Dreher heads back from Kansas. Mack Long may move to Greencastle. Mrs. Charles Lueteke visits from Greencastle. Treasurer-elect Henry Runyan buys Jesse Hughes home. Kirby Allen of Indianapolis to enter DePauw. George Walker and Howard Benedict return for school. Miss Lelia Talbott and Miss Nellie Gardener at state fair. Mr and Mrs Marion Farrow visit relatives north of the city. Wallace Springer of Sullivan visits Crawfordsville before entering Purdue at Lafayette. Subscribe for The Herald.
The Greensburg company plans to appeal to the Indiana State Public Service Commission seeking higher water rates while hoping the schedule is approved. The firm also surrenders its charter as part of the proceedings.
The Greencastle Water Works Company, after surrendering its franchise, aims to petition the Indiana Public Utilities Commission for higher Greencastle water rates to secure a fair return on investment. The council approved surrender as a step to place the issue before the commission, which may hear arguments from residents and the company before deciding on any rate changes.
The report covers Swiss cooperative forest groups and U S forest service fire protection with gasoline rail speeders. It notes telescope limits in lookout work, a Washington conservation congress agenda for 1820, elk sightings in Utahs Vintsa forest, and a list of attendees departing for a state fair alongside local residents returning from Indianapolis.
In Indianapolis on September 10, hog prices climbed 10 to 20 cents as buyers stayed active. About 5,500 hogs were on hand with sales mainly $9.35 to $9.50, late trading reaching $9.60 for select weights. Cattle remained steady overall while sheep and lambs showed little change.
A money drawer was taken from the safe in Dr. Overstreet's office. The robber pried the box with a jimmy, used a hatchet in the back room, then placed the opened box on a shelf in a closet. Several papers inside the drawer were left behind, suggesting an expert thief.
First caucus of progressives met Tuesday night to discuss a city campaign and its possible fusion with the Republican slate. Organizers urged unity to nominate a joint ticket.
A Bull Moose caucus in Greencastle debated allying with the Republicans to form a Citizens ticket. Some members urged staying independent while others favored eliminating party lines if Republicans agree, with several Democrats possibly joining.
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