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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
1
Escapee Thaw fled from a New York asylum and aided a liberty Sunday plan. An attendant, Standford White, a local architect, was reportedly involved as a figure in the case. A high power auto was waiting.
Harry K Thaw slayer of Stanford White slipped from the Mattewan criminal insane asylum at 7 45 am fleeing in a six cylinder auto toward the Connecticut line A milkman encountered him and a second car followed Thaw headed toward Stormville and possibly Europe according to hospital officials a $500 reward was offered and extradition prospects were debated by officials and lawyers Mrs Mary Copley Thaw rejoiced while Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw feared for her safety as police guarded her Thaw may seek residence beyond New York State boundary
In Indianapolis four boys aged 17 to 18 were arrested after breaking into the Ridlen drug store on 457 Highland Avenue. Police recovered loot including cigars and tobacco and linked more items to the crime. Stuck pleaded guilty in police court. others entered not guilty pleas.
Mrs. James A. Hillis died suddenly at her Fort Worth home about 8:30 p.m. Saturday. She leaves her husband former Putnam County man, two sons Mond and James Jr, and one son died in an auto accident two years ago. She was a Texas native with many local friends.
The post office implements a new parcel post rule raising the weight limit for fourth class mail in first and second zones from eleven to twenty pounds with revised rates. Local deliveries incur 5 cents per first pound and 1 cent per additional two pounds, while other zone deliveries add 5 cents per extra pound. The ruling includes C O D terms, insurance up to 50 dollars, and restrictions on international routes.
Richard White, who began a two to fourteen year term for forgery on February 26 1910 at the Jeffersonville Reformatory, has been finally discharged. He was paroled August 9 1912 and his conduct since then justified release. White was sentenced by Judge Rawley for forging checks. relatives asked for leniency citing his reputation and actions.
The Putnam County Farmers Club will meet at 1 30 Saturday in the city library. Harvey Raines will discuss How Farmers May Co operate and Ora A Day will speak on How I Can Secure the Most from My Clover Crop. The group aims to unite farmers in intelligent practice and better farming for larger profits. Mr and Mrs Joe M Allen and Mr and Mrs Albert Albaugh return from South Dakota with Mrs O J Kern joining them in Chicago for Greencastle relatives and the Allen reunion. Miss Ora Spillman leaves for Louisville with Miss Mabel Sellers after two weeks here.
Putnam county grand jury likely to be convened for a September term to investigate Otis Sandford’s death. The coroner’s inquest verdict cites knife and gunshot wounds as the cause, with neither wound clearly designated as the direct cause. Witness testimony covers the shooting, a burning barn incident, and Sandford’s alleged throat-cut claim.
John Wilson testified that Sandford claimed LT did not intend to burn the barn but fell asleep and woke to a fire. Sandford made the remark while Wilson and two Hand family neighbors found him bleeding and shot in a corn field. Grand jury action may follow. Sandford's brother hinted his mother might file an affidavit against Hand, though not yet done.
The Brazil Times reports that a general strike by the newly formed interurban car men’s union next Monday may not affect the west end of the T. H. L. E. system. Union organization is uneven across divisions, with several Brazil and Harmony lines expected to stay in service unless conditions change.
George Armstrong an 18 year old who was riding a motorcycle at about fifteen miles per hour near Parkersburg collided with a dog that ran into its path. He was thrown, convulsions followed, doctors were summoned and fears rise that his spine is injured. He is an adopted son of Taunt Armstrong, a local farmer.
On Sunday August 17 Mrs. Melissa Butler celebrated her birthday with an unexpected visit from her children and grandchildren except John Butler of Cloverdale and Ed Butler of Kansas and Mrs. Alva Buis of Oklahoma. Attendees enjoyed a swing merry go round and a spring by the road, a bountiful dinner in the yard, and warm wishes for many happy returns. Nearby the Bryan farm house one mile southwest of town was struck by lightning tearing a roof corner and breaking telephone wires.
State fire marshal reports for August 1 week show 150 fires with a total loss of 321 367 dollars, down from 199 fires and 146 762 dollars the last week of July. Losses split 299 306 on structures and 22 061 on contents. unknown origin fires reach 49. Sparks cause 14 fires with 8 912 dollars lost. matches 6 fires 408 dollars. lightning 10 fires 32 371 dollars. defective flues and burning rubbish also noted among multiple causes.
More than three hundred teachers braved intense heat to hear institute speakers.
The annual Putnam County Teachers Institute opens with 300 plus teachers in heat. Harry Maxwell directs music with Paul Smith on cornet and Professor Van Denman Thompson delivering special solos as the day progresses.
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