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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
1
An association president refutes rumors that the ocean to ocean Lincoln Highway route has been finally settled. He warns the claim is erroneous and misleading, stressing no official agreement has been reached.
Detroit August reports and rumors claim the Lincoln Highway route is settled but Joy says such chatter is premature. He cites factors like scenic and historic interests, population centers, support, and rail connections as guiding the final choice for a route that serves broad regions and hopes to spur federal highway development.
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 14 The Rev C W Cauble of Martinsville was re elected president of the assembly and plans were made for extensive improvements at the assembly grounds at the final board meeting. New officers include Rev John M Alexander Crawfordsville vice president EB Anderson Anderson treasurer W E M Hackleman Indianapolis secretary. Alexander succeeds EB Scofield of Indianapolis as vice president. Cauble heads the committee to increase capital stock from 5 000 to 50 000 and stockholders vote to raise capital from 25 000 to 50 000. Cauble named financial secretary with orders to tour the central states to dispose of stock.
The Bethany assembly outlines vast development including a larger Jewel Lake with a two mile loop path, a year round hotel and sanitarium on Reservoir hill, and a new two mile cinder path. A modern convention center is planned with a bigger entertainment program for 1914 and expanded educational offerings in agriculture domestic science and other schools.
In Indiana the suit of William E B Young a Union Traction Company motorman against Carl B Black union organizer centers on deposition of the defendant. Traction interests seek to reveal alleged inside operations of the Three Stars the unions name. Detectives have probed origin and reach of the union and its officers, with fraud accusations over a 5 50 fee. Next moves awaited as meetings proceed at Machinists Hall Indianapolis Star.
Mrs J M Allen spent yesterday in Indianapolis visiting friends and taking care of routine errands. She returned home in the evening and reported pleasant weather during the trip.
Real estate transfers list several parcels with buyers and sellers in Bainbridge Jackson and Marion townships. Notable entries include Chas E Cooper selling to James H C Nelson in Greencastle and Aden B Hanks selling to John F Curran in Bainbridge.
City council meeting almost set for Friday night. Plans for a special session nearly collapsed, forcing continued consideration and a possible second meeting by city leaders.
Mayor Miller planned a Friday night special council meeting to define the town's business district so saloons could be restricted to that area. Absence of City Clerk Say ers and several councilors caused the gathering to be called off after an hour, with a likely rescheduled session early next week.
Miss Susie Pursley aged 21, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pursley, died Wednesday night after stomach illness. A Hillsboro native and 1912 Hillsboro High School graduate, she had started at DePauw University and planned to pursue college. The community offers condolences to her parents and friends.
Dr. A. Fedrick of the Sparnhurst Institute of Osteopathy in Indianapolis has taken charge of Dr Olney's office and will care for his practice during Mr Olney's illness. W. J. King delivered a bushel of exceptionally large Woolf River apples to town, including a 15 ounce fruit left at The Herald.
The Old Settlers of Clay and adjoining counties plan a Sept. 6 reunion in Bowling Green Indiana with an anticipated attendance approaching 9,000. A Brazil Concert Band will provide music and a strong speech program is planned. Concession space is more than half sold.
Record from Miss Belle Hanna notes she with Mrs. Birch and Miss Helen Birch sail from England for home today. Lon Smith suffered severe burns on two fingers of his left hand Saturday morning while cleaning a boiler at the electric light plant. he placed his fingers in scalding water and was treated by Dr. McGaughey.
Greencastle hosts the annual Putnam County Teachers Institute next Monday through Friday featuring a Panama Canal Zone lecture by Professor Frank A Gause for a 25 cent admission. Lecturers Dr Albert and Professor Tilden bring history geography and literature topics, with Harry Maxwell directing a broad music program by local musicians.
The fourteen year old Hazel Querry vanished Friday afternoon near Oakland and was found Saturday at the Cloverdale home of Golda Cummins. Sheriff Boer planned charges against Cummins for rape or contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The Querry girl admitted a prior meeting on Thursday and said she loved Cummins. Police sought Cummins, who disappeared, while Cummins wife said she did not know his whereabouts. A search and arrest warrant followed as officials noted the case involved a youth infatuation and exploitation.
Indiana earned third prize for a comprehensive exhibit at the International Apple Shippers Association convention in Cleveland. The display from J. M. Zion’s orchard in Clarks Hill featured about thirty commercial varieties and immature fruit as a quality sample of the 1913 crop. Indiana also elected R. H. Pennington of Evansville as president of the association.
Cloverdale Graphic reports Hobo Park west of the Monon station has become a busy rest area for travelers and locals, attracting footworn and downtrodden visitors, as trains arrive and idle groups gather beneath locust trees. The scene notes traveling men and women in transit, with observers describing the park as a refuge for hoboes and idle classes.
Mrs. Frank Copeland of Valley Mills receives a broken shoulder and wrist when a machine goes over a bank on National Road south of Greencastle Saturday morning.
Mrs. Frank Copeland of Valley Mills was badly hurt with a broken left shoulder and right wrist when a touring car carrying five people ran off the National Road near Greencastle and flipped. The driver Lee George of West Newton was unhurt along with his wife and two other passengers. all others sustained only minor injuries. The group had left Valley Mills about 8 AM en route to relatives near Terre Haute.
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