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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1915
Page
1
District court records reveal the wife of a DePauw University football star filed for divorce. The case centers on allegations of marital strain and disputed assets. The proceedings, tied to a Cincinnati court, name Pete Studebaker as a party in the matter.
Mrs Olive Klingaman Lewis Studebaker, widow of George Lewis, seeks a divorce from Peter J Studebaker of South Bend after two years of separation. The complaint cites non support and notes she has supported herself from her own income since early in their marriage.
Mr and Mrs C R Dulin and daughter depart this afternoon for West Virginia to visit relatives and plan to be away about two weeks.
Miss Mildred Morgan of Indianapolis, a popular young member of Eastern Summer Colony, chosen to rule over Elizabethan pageant at Asbury Park on August 25.
Miss Mildred Morgan of 1734 North Meridan Street, DePauw senior and Kappa member, is chosen carnival queen for Asbury Park New Jersey. An official ball at the Broadwall Arcade tonight will announce the selection as a summer city pageant unfolds with a royal Elizabethan style coronation and a full court.
More than 700 children will participate in the August 25 baby parade with seven divisions including baby carriage and gocart classes, express wagons and fancy costumes. The carnival closes August 27 with the mardi gras and masque, expected guests include Governor Field er, Joseph P. Tumulty, Mary Pickford, the Chilean ambassador and family. Miss Morgan is a Short ridge alumna and DePauw senior, spending summers at Asbury Park with her salesman father in the East.
A sizeable audience gathers on the public square for a popular concert rendered by local musicians. The weather stays cool, prompting many to stay home while others enjoy the event outdoors.
Damp evening drew a large crowd as the Greencastle band performed at the southeast square corner under the Booster Club. The program featured new selections including The Louisiana Buck Dance Huskin Bee and Smoky Makes cake walk. Lights flickered off when Putnam Electric plant failed briefly, not hindering the event. The next concert is set for August 26 downtown.
Paul Butler of Beveridge Street raised a remarkable cabbage, measuring 37 inches in circumference and weighing twelve pounds when prepared for cooking. The event prompts the question who will be next to surpass this garden feat.
W. P. Sackett and James L. Hamilton travel to Indianapolis to extend an invitation to Samuel M. Ralston, state’s chief executive, to speak at the picnic and home event. Fairbanks may also address the picnic attendees on Tuesday, August 31.
Greencastle band plans first annual picnic and homecoming in Hazelett grove east of the city on August 1. A committee went to Indianapolis to invite Governor Ralston or ex-Vice President Fairbanks as principal speaker. Band members pledge full effort and attractions to make the event a record success.
A large crowd enjoyed the Quincy homecoming picnic despite a four-man fight that erupted into a bloody affair. Knives guns and knucks figured in the melee, but no serious injuries were reported as four participants were beaten yet unharmed overall. The event drew about 150 from Green Castle with Monon Railway transport easing travel due to slick roads.
John T. Rissler, 90, a retired farmer long based in Washington township Putnam county, died Thursday near 7 pm at his Harmony home from heart disease. Funeral is Sunday at 11 am at Croys Creek church. Survived by his widow and nine children including Frank and Ross Rissler, with several daughters and sons residing in Clay and Harmony areas.
Harold Irvine of Stanley Indiana is visiting relatives while his wife stays with her parents Mr and Mrs Sam Hartley. They plan to return to Town in two weeks. Mr and Mrs Henry Crews and daughter Mrs Hazel Crews Hughes of Greenville Mississippi are guests for a few days, formerly residents of Greencastle.
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