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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1913
Page
1
F B Taylor manager of the A and Stone Co quarries announces that blast sizes will be reduced by one third. The change aims to lessen blast impact and improve quarry safety and efficiency.
E B Taylor manager of the A and C Stone Co quarries east of town says blasts will be reduced to twelve holes per shot to ease vibrations. Previously as many as thirty holes with about 140 pounds each were fired, totaling 2700 to 4500 pounds per blast. the reduction aims to lower jar and noise while handling stone at minimal expense.
A company official argues that larger blasts will meet local complaints and please Greencastle residents, while noting that stone cannot be carried out without such blasts.
Buyers stayed active as hog prices climbed six to fifteen cents with 180 to 250 pound hogs strongest. Top hogs reached 9.20 while overall sales ranged 9 to 9.10. Cattle, calves, sheep and feeders also moved higher on brisk demand and moderate supplies.
Members of the political parties discuss several men as likely candidates for mayor. The name selection appears ongoing with local influences shaping the field.
Democrat talks center on C C Gillen Andrew Durham Walter Cooper and Philip Frank for mayor with Republicans naming John R Miller R L A Beard Thad Peck and Arthur Beat. Bull Moose presence focuses on Richard Crouch Sayers and Wes Miller for clerk as party committees may pick a ticket soon. The outcome hinges on a businesslike Democratic ticket to win.
Terre Haute was the dryest spot in Indiana last summer the Weather Bureau reports. The city received 10.07 inches less rain than normal from April 1 to Sept. 1 and the drought extended across most of the southwest portion of the state along a line between Warren and Dearborn counties.
Lafayette witnesses the Universal Motor Company showcase a gasoline electric six ton truck from Newton Iowa. The four wheel driven machine, powered by electric motors at each wheel and a gasoline generator, can haul ten tons and climb obstacles. Engineer D B Clark operated the vehicle as stockholders observe its potential impact on motor truck design. It remains in Lafayette for several days before heading to Cincinnati.
The Pharos commends Dale J. Crittenberger of Anderson as a strong, integrity filled candidate for auditor of the state. A former Madison county teacher and school administrator now leading the Madison County Weekly Democrat and editor owner of the Anderson Bulletin, he has long served in public and party affairs with a solid reputation and wide statewide friendship.
Rules restrict Depruw students from buggy riding without university officials’ permission. Dancing is also prohibited under the same social conduct rules.
The university updates rules on driving dancing and card playing. Driving requires dean of women permission and special conditions. Dancing and card playing are banned at school events. Private dances require parental consent. Absences rules tighten with strict excuses protracted illness or death in family.
The call announces a fraternal convocation of Greencastle Chapter No 22 Friday at 7 30 p m The meeting includes the Mark Master degree with M 8 Miller H P E FE and Caldwell serving as secretary A
The article argues home paint must resist rain snow frost dew heat and other harsh conditions. It credits scientific makers for combining materials to protect wood from decay and endorses Lowe Bros High standard Paint as meeting this standard.
The Greencastle Tribe of Ben-Hur No 102 will hold a regular session tonight. Members are urged to be present. Ella Myers serves as Chief with Minnie A. Keifer as Scribe.
Horace Crawley died at age 64 at his Far Ridge home after an illness from blood poison stemming from a carbuncle on his hip. He leaves a widow, one son, and two brothers Theodore and Crawford Crawley of this town. Funeral is set for Saturday at 2 PM at Fox Ridge M E Church.
William A O hair transfers land in Monroe township to Albert S O hair valued at 7200 dollars. Ernest C Hivett transfers land in Broadpark to Chas H Hanlon. William W Byrd transfers land in Russell township to William Mc Gaughey. Clarence E Steward transfers land in Bainbridge to T J Allee.
Linemen brought from Chicago during the strike operate at night. The Interurban company installs heavier insulators tested on a Danville to Terre Haute line, handling 45 000 volt capacity versus 32 000 volts for prior units. Crews are based at Plainfield and ready for day or night duty.
Everett Frazier and Lizzie Frazier sue 90 year old Washington township farmer Jake Rogers in Putnam Circuit Court for 1000 dollars alleging an agreement to share one third of crops and provide living necessities in exchange for care and farm management. The Fraziers claim over a year of service with Mr Rogers failing to honor the pact. Hays and Murphy represent the Frasers.
Rosa Hand age 25 and Lola Hand age 17 daughters of Mr and Mrs Aaron Hand testify about a possible offense on Patapul night in a historical court inquiry.
Two sisters Rosa Hand and Lola Hand testified before the Grand Jury at the Hand farm near New Maysville about the night Otis Sanford attacked his wife and burned the barn then cut his throat and was shot by Ray Hand. The jury may not indict the Hand boy. Mr and Mrs Hand and their son have already testified.
A Wabash college melee near Washington Street and Wabash Avenue left one man with a dislocated knee cap, another fainting from exhaustion, and several others bruised during a preliminary bout between the two classes.
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