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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1913
Page
1
City council passes ordinance arranged by the Bull Moose faction and Republicans at their fusion meeting Monday night. The action names election inspectors for upcoming voting in the city.
City council appointed election inspectors for the November 4 city election and approved a new voting precinct ordinance after redistricting. Inspectors include Robert Hamrick Bull Moose First Ward and W G Overstreet Republican Second Ward North among others. The council also awarded J W Kinser the contract to improve the east and west alley from Indiana to Vine.
The article lists a claim ordinance for street paving between Washington and Walnut streets and names salary figures for Fire Department staff including George Ensign and Oliver D. Sewall, along with extra pay for Eek Welsh. It also names stipends for Police and various street workers, plus miscellaneous supplies and stenography work charges.
Bridges Helen Chackes Mrs Charles Donald Benjamin Smith Luella Ray P E Layne Jack W B Vestal Postmaster Unclaimed letters identified at the local office and awaiting pickup.
Attention Sir Knights. Stated conclave of Greencastle Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar Wednesday Sept 24 at 7 30 p m All Sir Knights urged to attend James McD Hays Recorder Ill Zaring BEC Karl Montgomery left for Bloomington to enter Indiana University Maynard Newgent and G W Hinton in Indianapolis for the day
The council adopts an ordinance fixing a one dollar tax levy to fund city operations for the coming year. The measure will raise about $22,963.39 for conducting the city's business.
In Indianapolis on Sept 24 hog prices showed little change from the week’s opening. Very light hogs fell about 5 cents, but most sales remained steady with most between 9.05 and 9.20 and top at 9.25. Receipts around 8 000. local packer bought most. Cattle, calves, and sheep also held steady with steady to firm prices and top calf sales at around 11 cents.
The Greencastle city council fixed a tax levy of $1 per $100 of assessed property for the coming year. With $2,243,139 in total taxable property, the levy will raise about $22,431.39 for city operations, plus minor revenue from poll, dog, license, and court fees. The dog tax is set at $2 for most dogs and $5 for unspayed females. The mayor also presented expense estimates for the new year.
John Lewes of Bainbridge is charged with assault and battery on Ray Algood of the same town. The latter is described as cut across the pace.
John Lewis of Bainbridge was indicted for assault and battery after a Sunday clash with Ray Algood. Lewis posted $200 bond through his father Houston Lewis and was released after spending a night in jail. Algood, injured, could not appear before the grand jury. both men had been drinking.
Judge Hughes is reviewing references and law in the local option appeal where the Vets seek to dismiss the Drys appeal of the County Commissioners decision for prematurity. The case was argued several days ago. Mrs. M. O. Payne of Terre Haute visits sister Mrs. Fred Varvel.
Joseph G Cunningham and Frances Colliver of Bainbridge are seen in business circles. Foster H Wimmer of Bainbridge and Theressa M Lloyd of Bainbridge Col Jesse FE Lee spend the day in Indianapolis on business.
The grand jury completes work this afternoon returning nine indictments. One arrest has been made so far with more to follow in subsequent actions.
The Putnam County Grand Jury returned nine indictments this afternoon, with only one arrest so far. Bench warrants were issued for all indicted persons and will be executed promptly. John Lewis of Bainbridge is the lone arrest on an assault charge. The panel also inspected the jail and county house, noting roof and interior repairs and the need for more rocking chairs for residents.
Bowling Green Indiana records brief that Gilmer Bray of the Indianapolis Linton and Vincennes Traction Co states representatives will visit soon to consult locals about constructing a traction line from Indianapolis through Cataract Falls to Vincennes. The firm organized to build the route from Indianapolis through Cataract Falls to Vincennes.
News reaches Green Castle of the Kansas City death of Mrs Louisa Landers Neff fifty two, formerly of this city. Daughter of John and Mrs Landers, she studied at public schools and Butler College, married George Neff, secretary treasurer of Drover and Telegraph, Kansas City, twenty years ago. She leaves no children, husband, brother Hicklin Landers Crawley La, and Mrs Lourse White. Neff formerly lived in Green Castle. brother Jay Neff, DePauw trustee, is noted.
The installer is on hand to set the vault in the new bank building but bank officials struggle to move the 6 ton safe from Vandalia station. The door is extremely heavy making the relocation a major task.
Erfrie Denny of Roach Dale files for divorce from Wes Denny alleging desertion and harsh and ugly treatment. The petition states the spouses were married and that the husband refused to attend church.
Mrs Effie Denny of Roachdale seeks divorce in Putnam Circuit Court and restoration of her maiden name Effie Grandstaff. Married March 11 1913, they lived together until May 24 1918 when he deserted her and left the state. She alleges abuse and neglect, sale of furniture to pay debts, and refusal to support a family.
Greencastle Democrats are urged to attend the caucus this evening in the Grand Jury room of the courthouse to discuss the approaching city campaign.
Col. C. C. Matson will leave Saturday for Oklahoma City Oklahoma for an extended visit with his son C. C. Matson formerly of this city.
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