Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Putnam County, 6 January 1908 — Page 1
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VOL. 2. NO. 211.
GRKKNCASTLE, INDIANA, MONDAY, JAN. 0, 190H.
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CENTRAL BANK FILES SUIT
Asks That the County Treasurer Ed. MoG. Walls He Enjoined from Forcing the Collection of Near $1200 in Taxes from the Stockholders in the Institution.
VALUATION OF STOCK TOO HIGH
Suit was filed in the Putnam circuit court this afternoon in which F. A. Arnold, representing the stockholders of the Central National Bank, asks that County Treasurer Ed. McG. Walls he injoined from forcing the collection of near $1200 taxes on the stock. The somplaint alleges that the stock was illegially assessed at too high a figure by the State Board of Tax Commissioners. The stockholders allege that the stock was assessed by the County Board of Review at $140.50 a share. This the stockholders allege was a fair valuation of the stock. It is further alleged, however, that the County Auditor through some action of the State Board of Tax Commissioners, caused the valuation of the stock to be raised to $192 a share and the tax duplicate was made out on this basis. The stockholders payed tax on the stock as valued at $140.50 but refue to pay the tax on the $192 valuation. They ask the court to restrain the treasurer from forcing payment. The amount involved is near $1200.
IT WAS A VERY GOOD DAY isECOMD TERM BEGINS WELL
People of Putnam County In the Vicinity of Greencastle Arc Growing Deter if the Police Court Is a ('ritcrion.
If the business done in the police court is any Indication of existing conditions, then the people of Putnam county, at least that part of It that Is near unto the confines of Greencastle, are getting better morally. There was no business again In the mayor’s court this morning. It indicates that with the removal of the construction camps the most objectionable part of our population has also disappeared. Taxes will be lower, if business Is not so good, now that the camps are gone. No arrests were made Sunday and things were very dull in police circles this morning as well as in the mayor’s court.
Matriculation at the University Is Being Rushed Today, ami the Early Return of the Students Shows Unusual Enthusiasm.
THE COLLEGE IS CROWDED TODAY
HIS SKULL WAS FRACTURED
A laborer working on the Big Four reservoir near Lena was struck on the head with a falling scantling Saturday and his skull fractured. It was not known that he was seriously hurt till today, when Dr. McGaughey was summoned and the man sent to the hospital at Terre Haute.
ATTENTION G. A. R. On Monday evening, Jan C, ’08, at 7 o’clock there will be a joint Installation of officers chasen for the year, and also of the W. R. C. Department Commander, William A. Ketoham, will be present as the guest of the Post.
DIVORCE SUIT FILED Raymond Thompson today filed suit for divorce from Fannie Thompson on the ground of desertion. He alleges that they were married in 1905 and lived together till July 1907. That the defendant then left the plaintiff and has refused to return to (him. There are other charges of unfaithfulness to the marriage vow. Plaintiff asks for absolute divorce. There are no children.
Matriculation began in earnest at the university this morning. There had been some preliminary skirmishing on Friday and Saturday. Today the students appealed in regiments and brigades. They thronged all the rooms where matriculation was goi ing on, overflowed into the halls and eorridors and out upon the streets in jolly, laughing groups. The early return of so many students gives indication of unusual enthusiasm, and points to an excellent half year’s work ahead. There is a good demand for rooming places, which would seem to show that there are a number of new'students in town, but as yet the registrar can give no definite statement as to the number. The "flurry” and the cry of hard times lias not hurt DePauw, and all connected with the institution are looking forward to one of the best years in the history of the college.
The People’s Transfer Co. Solicits your patronage on the basis of prompt service and courteous treatment. Will get you to your train on time. PFione \49. Leave orders at Palace Restaurant. Will Alspaugh The obligation will be on our part.
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership. Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing between Albert Higert and Fred Williams, under the firm name of Higert & Williams doing business in the City of Greencastle at 119 Franklin street, is this day dissolved by mutual Consent. The business will be continued by Fred Williams al the placo of business heretofore ooeutpled by the old firm. Said Williams is hereby authorized to settle all liabilities and collect all outstanding indebtedness due said firm. All persons knowing themselves indebted, please call and settle. Witness our hands this the Cth day of January 1908. A. R. HIGERT, FRED WILLIAMS
*•*••*•••****• MARRIAGE LICENSES * • •***••*•*•*•• Ralph Sears and Julia L. Reed.
When $ 1.00 Does the Work of $2.00
There’s no reason why you Should not own A New Stylish Cloak And the way people are buying Cloaks for Women, Girls and Little Folks at Half Price.
Indicates that YOU THINK SO TOO This is,good Cloak Weather— Not too eold to be out of doors—too cold to go without a
good warm wrap.
Pay us $15.00 for $30.00 Cloaks Pay us 12.50 for 25.00 Cloaks Pay us 10.00 for 20.00 Cloaks Pay us $1.50 for Cloaks worth $3.oo Or for any other Cloak in the house Pay us just half price
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PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK OF PRAYER. Sunday, Jan 5. Sermons in the churches. Monday, 7:ilO p. ni. Presbyterian Ghurcli. Subject, “Things Unseen and Eternal” 2 Oor. 4: 17, 18; leader, Dr. J. S. Hoagiand. Ttfesday. "The Triumphs of Faith” I John 5: 4, Heb. 11; 27, Rom. 8: 37; leader, Dr. S. B. Town. Wednesday. Lourst St. M. E. Church. “The Church Made Truly Glorious” Eph. 3: 20, 21, Rev. 2: 7; leader, Dr. D. Vandyke. Thursday. College Avenue Church. "Missions Home and Foreign” Acts 10; 34, 35, Matt. 28; 19; Lader, Rev. C. W. Cauble. Friday. Christian Church. "Intemperance the Master Social Curse” Hab. 2: 15, Prov. 23: 20, I Cor. G:10; loader, Rev. J. F. O’Haver. Sunday. Sermons in all the Churches. A cordial invitation Is extended to all the people to unite In the week-day services and to attend one of the churches on the Holy Sabbath. J. S. HOAGLAND, D. VANDYKE, J. F. O’HAVER, C. W. CAUBLE.
COMMISSIONERS MEET
County Fathers in Session for the Passing of Claims and for General Business of the County'.
The County Commissioners were in session today, Albert Gardner sitting with the hoard for the first time. Little was done beyond passing upon claims that in due course came before the commissioners. The J. J. Best et at road in Washington and Madison townships came up and was continued. Washington township has reached the debt limit established by law, and no more roads can be built there till some of the existing endebtedness is removed. . The Van C. McCullough et al road in Washington township which was inspected by Commissioners McCammack and Rains last Friday was excepted. A small amount of work is yet to be done before the full contract price is paid. The Commissioners were notified that a scholarship to Purdue University was to be filled from this county, and the board appointed Harry Ragan to the place. This gives him a free course at the university.
FARMERS, FEED THE BIROS
Slate Game Warden Will Pay for the Grain Given the t^uail by Persons \\ ho WOiild Protect Them from the Cold and Storm.
valley. This will be allowed to fill with water, and will he the basis for a pumping station. East of town the company Is sinking wells near Delmar, and will | establish a pumping station there. | Greencastle will then be placed on I the dry list, and the reservoir and Delmar will furnish the drinks for the thirsty engines.
GAME BIRD IS VERY TENDER
THE BANK CASE IS OECIDED
Judge I taw Icy Today Passed Upon the Russellville Dank against the County Commissioners.
ADDITIONAL LOCAL
AT WAR IN BLOOMINGTON
Citizens Oppose Increase of Telephone Rates ami Order Phones Taken Out of Houses and Rusiness Offices. The -warfare against the Bloomington Home Telephone company because of the raise of rates goes merrily on. Probably 800 of the phone users have signed the petition and announced that in case the company does not go back to the old rates, they will discontinue the service says the Bloomington Telephone. The petitions were not presented to Manager Fred Shoemaker yesterday as was Intended, but they will lie today likely. Just who will present the petitions is not known as the movement can hardly bo said to have any recognized head. Mr. Shoemaker will send the petition through the proper channels and It will probobly be several days before the company’s action will bo known. The petitions will be forwarded to John C. Montleth, secretary of the company as soon as he can be located. Then It will be an unknown quantity. Those who know him say that in all probability he will stick to the raised rates through thick and thin. If he does there will be a mass meeting and further steps by the petitioners. Albert Smith, of Roaehdale, transacted business in the city today. Edgar Heaney, of New Maysvllle, lias joined the navy for the term of four years and left today. Mr. j Heavey was formerly a resident of
I the city.
In most sections of the country, except In the Southern States, the season when it Is legal to shoot quails Is now closed. In most localities it has been a favorable season for sportsmen; birds have been plentiful, the weather has been good for field shooting and those who have 'been able to get away from business for afew days or longer have been rewarded handsomely for their efforts—not alone in securing good hags, but also in observing the capital manner in which their faithful pointer or setter did his work. These men also have been benefited otherwise. They have enjoyed an outing, filled their systems with fresh, pure ozone and stimulated the organs of their systems to healthful action. These things are worth much to most men, more than most men, realize, and all who have been afield this fall should rejoice to know that they have thus been favored. Up to the present time the Winter has been mild tnd "Bob” and Ills family have had no trouble to find plenty of food :iik1 good shelter; but we should not expect that mild, pleasant weather is to continue long, but that storms will come that will cover up the natural food of the birds, and that the temperature will drop to zero and remain there Jays, if not weeks, at a time. What, then, Is the duty of every true sportsman, every lover of little Bob and the remnant of his family which have escaped the deadly aim of his gun? It is to wt once go forth, locate the bevies of birds that are left and provide shelter for them where they may find protection from the elements when 'the storms and chilling blasts do come. This is not all. He should be ready and as soon as the storm makes its appearance go to these shelters and distribute grain in ample quantities, and every few days until the storm subsides and the temperature moderates, repeat the operation, and thus save hundreds of birds which will surely purlsh if not protected and fed. The work of providing shelter for the birds should not be left until the heavy snow conies, for then it may be too late. Do it now, ami let the little fellows leirn where they can find protection when it Is needed; and to make it a little more attractive is not a bad idea, or labor lost, to at once distribute a little grain in the vicinity of those places of refuge to accustom the birds to going there even before the weather becomes
severe.
Thousands of dollars are spent for restocking a locality with birds after they are al! gone, when less than one-tenth the amount would accomplish the same purpose if the matter of protecting and feeding tho birds was attended to at the proper time. Now Is the time for action, and we appeal to every man who enjoys a day’s shooting on quails to at once bestir himself and do what ho can to preserve the birds which are now left. Do not put the matter off until tomarrow or next week, for then it may be too late. Act at once and thus be assured of plenty of birds next season. The State Game Commissioner, Z. T. Sweeney, will pay a reasonable amount for grain thus distributed by farmers. Keep an account of the amount of grain thus used and send statement to him O. K.ed by some county or state officer. His address is Columbus, Indiana.
Mrs. Earl Sweet Is on the sick
list.
Miss Emma Johnson spent yesterda In Limedale. Mrs. R. \V. Weekly Is In Terre Haute for a short stay. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson spent yesterday in Roaehdale. F. G. Gilmore made a business trip to Indianapolis today. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sutherlln are visiting relatives In Russellville. Hoy Eads and Fred Rico of Roachale were In this city yesterday. I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 45 will Install new officers tomorrow night. G. Faye Roese was with home folks in Roaehdale over Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Grider, of Fincasfle, were in the city this after-
noon.
Francis Moran is slowly improving. Both limbs from the knees are
in iron braces.
Miss Lida Mc.Anally of Chicago has returned to resume her work
in the university.
BANK IS MADE A DEPOSITORY
Judge Rawley was In town this afternoon, and rendered a decision in the Russellville Bank case. The Judge holds that the bond was good, and has ordered that the bank be made a depository to the amount of $20,000. The bond of $25,000 originally presented to the board of Commissioners Is thus 25 per cent, in excess of the maxlum amount of the deposits asked for. The commissioners are pleased with the decision, as they were at no time opposed to the Russellville Bank, but could not, with their understanding of the law, make it a depository. It is now tip to the treasurer to provide a way to get the funds to the bank.
SEARS-REED
Engraved cards—script —at the Herald office. One hundred cards and a plate for $1:50.
Yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock occurred the marriage of Miss Julia i Reed to Mr. Ralph Sears, at the j bride’s borne in Raccoon. Rev. Har-
Temple Hollcroft has returned ' ’ r:,V ° of tho M ’ E ph,uvh Performed from his home at Alton. Ind., to re- Lhe per “ n ' on >' ln th « Presence of
eighty witnesses.
The bride looked beautiful in a
enter High school.
No. 20 on the Vantdalla
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two extra coaches today on account I Cream ro,or “ d Lansdown Rown whlle of the large number of passengers. ! the Krooni wore the conventional
Miss Marie Sallust has returned to her home on College avenue, | after a vitlt with Mrs. Fred Eader.
Mrs. Florence Bart of Brook, was the guests of Oscar Sallust and famIv yesterday, whill enroute to Ok-
* RE\L ESTATE TRANSFERS. ♦ J»hn H. James to Allie C. Miller, land in Jackson township, Com. deed. John H. James to Granville C. Gordon, lafld in Jackson township. Coni. deed. A. L. Miller to Rady & Rady, land in Franklin township, $i!,400. A. L. Miller to Rady & Rady, kind in Franklin township, $;12. M \SONIC NOTICE. There will be a called meeting of Temple Lodge No. 47, F. & A. M , on Tuesday evening, January 7, at 7:30 p. m. for work in the Enterer Apprentice Degree. All Master Masons in good standing are earnestly requested to attend. JEROME M. KING. Worshipful! Master. BENTON CURTIS, Sec.
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Immediately after the ceremony the guests were served a delicious two course luncheon. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful presents. Mr. and Mrs. Sears came to the city today, where they will make their home on Madison street. Both are well known In the city and their many friends extend to them their heartiest congratulations.
The Fire Department was called to the home of John Riley, on the corner of Hanna and Indiana streets, Saturday night at 8 o’clock. The soot was burning In the flue.
Sunday Papers All ciistiiiners getting Sunday papers please pay the boy when he delivers your papt-r. I sell the papers to the boy and he sells them to you. Sunday papers for sale at my store and at Badger & Green's.
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GREENCASTLE A DRY TOWN
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I Lut the Saving Department of this Company has made • a hit with the people of Greencastle and Putnam Conn- { ty is shown by the duly increase ot new accounts. The ; reason is that depositors appreciate the income derived in j the way of interest, we pay IT per cent which we cr (lit to J your account January and July of each year. : are also in the Iteal-Kstate and Insurance business. J
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List your property for sale or rent with us. The Central Trust Company
'Pie Dig Four Constructs Reservoir and Wells and no Longer Make Greencastle a Watering Station on the New Road.
The Big Four railroad has decided to make Greencastle a dry town, at least so far as watering their engines is concerned. Just west of Sleepy Hollow, and east of Lena they are constructing an enormous reservoir, to hold millions of gallons. At this place the track crosses a valley nearly a half mile in width. The road bed had been made solid, and will act as a dam across the
W. A. BEEMER Sanitary Plumber and Heating Engineer Shop Moved to 209 W, Washington St. Phone 2SS AllWork Guaranteed.