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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1913
Page
1
A political brief notes a Republican faction leaning toward the Ward Citizens ticket and the suggestion to support Progress Ives, signaling a shift in local alignment and strategy.
In Greencastle the local Republican press shows signs of deserting the party amid calls for a Bull Moose fusion. Editors hint at a weakened stance while many Republicans vow to stand by the old party. Pull Moosers refuse to sacrifice their future for a united ticket.
Citizens' ticket prompts concern as observers suggest its aim is to defeat the Democrats rather than uphold clear party principles. Critics ask what guiding agenda truly underpins the slate.
The DePauw University matriculation starts Tuesday at 8 30 in the morning with all committees present and professors at their rooms. The first chapel is set for Wednesday morning led by H A Gobin vice president. FL Williams of Jefferson City and Robert H Williams of Crawfordsville, visiting family near Fincastle, will attend the Grider School reunion tomorrow.
A garbled notice describes compiling a student rooming house directory for the city. It mentions contact details for rooms to rent and a local address at 4 Cole Street. The piece also notes a dog injury incident involving a marshal and references a political conference among Republicans and Bull Moosers.
Christie of Purdue urges all counties to display exhibits to foster better state fair cooperation among farmers. He argues coordinated exhibits are among the state's most desired improvements and calls for broad participation.
Professor G I Christie of Purdue told the Ways and Means committee of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce that Indiana should emphasize advertising the state. He urged county agricultural exhibitions and an agricultural building at the State Fair to connect farmers with businesses and curb rural migration. He noted the farming sector underpins city wealth and education, citing the corn crop value at about 90 million dollars and farm contributions to bank deposits.
Arthur Carey Pittenger of Boeton Massachusetts and Hallie Landes of Green Castle are identified in a probate notice as parties involved. The brief item notes their relation to an estate matter and cites the jurisdiction in which the filing is recorded.
The marriage of Miss Hallie Landes daughter of Mrs Lillie Landes and Arthur Carey Pittinger of Boston will be held this evening at 8 at the bride’s mother home on Taylor Avenue Dr H B Gough will officiate The couple will reside in Boston where Mr Pittinger works in settlement efforts
Mrs Blanche Goodwine O hair of Greencastle displayed tapestries and wood carving at the state fair. The collection included oak desk walnut hall chair mahogany frame and a large black walnut three panel screen with thistles and leaves. Two figure pieces and one landscape earned blue ribbons. O hair studied at DePauw and the Convent of the Sacre Heart in Tampa Indianapolis News.
An ocean to ocean route will cross the northern Indiana region while the national road is excluded from the cross country plan.
Lincoln Highway Commission proclaims that the Ocean-to-Ocean road will not run through Putnam county or become part of the Lincoln route. The path runs through New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois Nebraska Colorado Wyoming Utah Nevada and California with Fort Wayne Ligonier Elkhart South Bend Valparaiso LaPorte named in Indiana. The commission cites it as the main overland trail direct practical and least costly to improve and mark.
The pastor L. A. Beard welcomes parishioners to a full schedule with Bible school at 9:30, sermon at 10:30, Christian Endeavor at 6:30, and another sermon at 7:30. The note urges renewed church involvement for the year and to bring souls to Christ.
Amusements notice announces the Airdome will host Lee Moses and his company with The Tie That Binds starting Monday night. Specialties of a high class will appear during the play and a surprise lineup runs through the week. Admission is 10 cents with a few 20 cent seats, promising a packed house. John Bryson and James McNutt, sons of Jack and Lewis McNutt, will attend Staunton Military Academy this year.
The African Methodist Church led by Pastor A H Davis schedules Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Rev J D Dodd will preach evangelist services. K G Shouse’s church hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and evening preaching at 6 30 p m Young People meet at 7 30 p m Miss Young will sing at morning and evening services. Sunday school at 2 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m led by Mrs Beeman. Monday at 7 50 p m R A Walker Indiana C EE Union field secretary will speak. Citizens urged to attend.
College Avenue and Bevt D Beckey churches list Sunday services with times for Sunday school classes led by Prof Ogg Miss Ridpath and variations for high school and academy boys. Morning worship 10 40 am and 10 30 am at Beckey with district superintendent Dr A H Pitkin preaching. Epworth League 6 30 pm high school night led by Miss Florence Earle. Evening worship 7 20 pm with the pastor delivering the sermon.
The husband of a Claimed Cloverdale resident files a suit seeking 25000 dollars from a traction company alleging his wife was permanently injured in a traffic wreck.
J G Sinclair files for 25000 damages in Putnam Circuit Court against the traction company and General Railway Signal Co. blaming an employee for his wife Mary V Sinclair s injuries in last year s Torr s switch wreck. The case follows Mrs Sinclair s earlier suit. Miss Nellie Farrow travels from Gordon Kansas to spend winter with Mr and Mrs Silas Mays.
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