Dowling Reaches 30 Years as Station Agent in Greencastle
John S. Dowling marked thirty years of service as station agent and representative for the Vandalia Railroad in Greencastle. The milestone was noted on October 1, 1883.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1913
Page
1
Greencastle marks 30 years of Dowling as Vandalia agent
October 1 1883 marked John S Dowling beginning duties as Vandalia railroad agent in Greencastle. He has continued in that role for thirty years amid many railroad and town changes. Rebekahs host reception for Mrs Elda S Van Dorin of Indianapolis, Indiana Rebekah Assembly president. A farewell party for Leola Gaither planned by Aileen and Hadley Cammack before her departure to Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Dowling
Vandalia
Greencastle
Vandalia Railroad
Rebekahs
Elda
van Dorin
Indianapolis
Indiana Rebekah Assembly
Aileen
Hadley Cammack
Leola Gaither
Cincinnati
Nation tallies forest use and conservation notes
The report notes railroads use about 150 million wooden ties yearly. Cadillac Michigan leads in forest product use. Over a quarter of Pacific coastal sheep graze on national forests. National forests hold 12 million horsepower of water power under Agriculture Secretary permits. Greenheart from British Guiana supplies Panama Canal timber. The Western Forestry and Conservation Association cites its December 15 Vancouver conference focusing on forest fire prevention and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Forestry and Conservation Association
Vancouver
B. C
Beeman Urges Duty At Crawfordsville Christian Church
Reverend G H L Beeman of Greencastle spoke to a large Crawfordsville audience Sunday night declaring it is harder to live for one’s country than to die for it. He urged steadfast service and patriotism during the address at the local church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. L. Beeman
Greencastle
Christian Church
Crawfordsville
The Best Citizenship Sermon by Rev Beeman at Church
Rev G H L Beeman of Green Castle spoke on The Best Citizenship at the Christian church. He urged Christians to render to both Caesar and God, emphasizing government as divine ordinance and the need for Christian citizens to vote for good laws and uphold moral reform. He also spoke on Practical Patriotism at United Brethren church and addressed a Shannon Dale Presbyterian congregation. The National Reform Association, organized in 1863, promotes Christian government and moral reforms, with Portland conference and a forthcoming cloth bound report from Millsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G H. L. Beeman
Greencastle
National Reform Association
Christian Church
Mr. Beeman
Christ
Caesar
God
Church
Jesus Christ
Beeman
United Brethren Church
Shannondale
Portland
Ore
National Reform Association of Millsbore
Crawfordsville Journal
Indiana Fire Prevention Day Programs Gain Statewide Interest
Following Governor Ralston’s proclamation designating October 9 as Fire Prevention Day Indiana officials report rising inquiries from school superintendents and business leaders. The State Fire Marshal Office plans to distribute proclamations, leaflets, and classroom programs to promote nationwide standards, with county associations urging a Clean-Up Day to prevent fires and encourage safe storage of fuels and ashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
Indiana
Longley
Indianapolis
Indiana State Fire Prevention Association
C. J. Richman
Association
J. B. Cromer
State Fire Prevention Association
Freshman Player Disappears After Football Ambitions
Clay Riley a Middletown Ohio freshman at the university vanished Friday afternoon. He was a fraternity pledge and had been discouraged by his performance as a varsity football candidate, leaving many friends puzzled by his sudden disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Riley
University
Middletown Ohio
Notice to Sell Milk in Greencastle
All persons desiring to sell milk in Greencastle must notify J. M. King Health Officer that their dairy may be inspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
J. M. King
Noble Sigsell to Sing at Lyric Tonight
Cleveland performer Noble Sigsell a prominent Central high school Glee Club leader will sing at the Lyric tonight highlighting local musical events and talent from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Sigsell
Cleveland, C
Central High School
Glee Club
Lyric
Notice to Democrats of Greencastle Mass Convention
Democrats of Greencastle are summoned to a mass convention in the courthouse assembly room on Tuesday October 7 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for mayor clerk two councilmen at large and councilmen from wards one two three and four All Democrats urged to attend signed Charley A Kelley City Chairman
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Court House
Charley A. Kelley
Commission 10 to Visit Penal Farm This October
The State Commission will view penal farm locations in early October. Local committee reports everything prepared and in order for the inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission
State Penal Farm Commission to Inspect Greencastle Sites
The State Penal Farm Commission plans a site visit to Greencastle to review two offered locations. Elam Denny and David Hughes reported readiness, with blueprints and land descriptions prepared to show Greencastle as a superior Indiana site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Penal Farm Commission
Greencastle
Elam Denny
David Hughes
Commission
Indiana
Hogs Open Higher On First Day of Week in Indianapolis
Prices for hogs rose in early trading with top at 9.20 dollars and most sales between 8.90 and 9.15. About 3000 hogs on offer with strong buyer activity. market closed steady with a strong clearance. Cattle, calves, and sheep also show limited gains, with lambs around 2.85 to 3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Sheen
Brothers Holliday Reunion After Forty Years
Former Congressman Elias Holliday spent the day in Indianapolis meeting his four brothers Henry C Archie and Frank of Indianapolis and Court of Sheridan Mo in the first reunion of the siblings in over four decades. The group last gathered when the youngest was fifteen. he is now 56 and the oldest 76. The meeting was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holliday
Indianapolis
Henry C
Archie
Frank
Court of
Sheridan Mo
Brazil
Compromise Reached in Crosby Case Involves Local Well Drillers
Hillis and Shoptalgh of the local well drilling firm Crosby case reach a compromise. Each side pays its own costs as trial began last week. CasI started trial last week.
Well Drillers and Crosby Reach Dismissal in Circuit Court
In Putnam Circuit Court near Roachdale the case Hillis & Shoptaugh v. J H Crosby ended with a dismissal after an agreement. Crosby pays Hillis & Shoptaugh 400 dollars and each side covers its own costs. original bill was 862.50 with additional 50 dollars attorney fees and costs. Trial had begun last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis & Shoptaugh
J. H. Crosby
Roachdale
Hughes
Crosby
Putnam Circuit
Mite Box Opening Talk at College Avenue Church
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the College Avenue church announces a Mite Box opening at Mrs. Jennings and Heavenridge’s home 702 South Locust Street on Wednesday at 2 30. Installation of officers will occur and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
College Avenue
Jenning
Heavenridge
South Locust Street
Miss Helen Leachman Returns From Indianapolis Visit
Miss Helen Leachman has returned home after visiting relatives in Indianapolis for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Leachman
Indianapolis
Parcel Post Rates Rise Sharply in 15 Day Totals
Postmaster records show parcel post business expanding with 7804 packages handled in the first 15 days, signaling a steady rise in mail volume and deliveries across the service.
Parcel Post Stamps Grow in Greencastle Office
In Greencastle the parcel post business rises monthly. During the last 15 days of September 784 packages were sent, totaling 78.65 dollars, per local carrier Frank Crawley’s records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Post Office
Greencastle
Parcel Post
Frank Crawley
Death of Mrs James Riley of Hammond
The death of Mrs James Riley daughter of Daniel Enright of Hammond occurred Monday at St Margaret Hospital in Hammond after a long bone tuberculosis. She was a niece of Mrs Ellen Callahan of this city and recently visited here. The funeral will be Wednesday at All Saints Catholic Church in Hammond with local attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Riley
Hammond
Daniel Enright
St. Margaret Hospital
Riley
Mrs. Riley
Ellen Callahan
All Saints Catholic Church
Margaret Murphy
Thomas Callahan
Jesse Hampton
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