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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1914
Page
1
Local manager R. B. Huffman released the lineup for Fridays Greencastle home game against Cloverdale. Lettie Tucker and Befiny Mowers, former college stars, are listed with Ford Steegmiller Runyan Connett Hanneman Tucker Thomas Scott as pitchers in the announced roster.
Dr Roberts, a faculty member of Purdue School of Agriculture, is designated as the new speaker and addresses Putnam teachers on modern methods in agriculture. Dr Kees continues lectures on psychology.
Dr George L Roberts spoke on the general subject Methods in Agriculture at the Putnam County Teachers Institute in the courthouse circuit room. He outlined up to date farming methods while Dr Krebs discussed The Psychical Cure of Worry and The Fears of Modern Children. Prof Barnum provided musical interludes on violin and piano throughout the day.
A clerk offered a plausible excuse for tardiness claiming arrival at 7:00 when the town clock struck. The East College clock reportedly struck seven late, about 15 to 20 minutes after the hour, leading to the employer's lenient stance and dismissal of fault.
The case against a young farmer charged with bigamy was dropped after the affidavit filed by the father in law was abandoned. A prosecuting witness failed to appear, leading to the release.
Indiana governor Ralston will address a Democratic rally in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on the evening of Thursday September 10. The event aims to energize party activists ahead of the campaign season.
Governor Ralston leads the Democratic kickoff in Tomlinson Hall Indiana marking a state wide rally as the party plans a broad turnout. He will address campaign issues as the first formal speech of the season and returns to the State House after a brief rural vacation with his family.
Greencastle reports flourishing business as another amusement attraction arrives this morning. This marks the second similar attraction to visit Greencastle in recent weeks and preparations are underway for a weeklong stay.
William Jewell of Roachdale failed to appear in Green Castle to testify against Grover Eggers, leading officers to release Eggers on the bigamy charge. The farm hand near Carpentersville said he would seek divorce from his first wife and marry his second wife after a divorce, stating he had been told of a prior divorce.
Sr. C. Sayers tops the elimination play with a 3 under par 18 at Green Castle Golf Club, as eight players advance to match contests Thursday through Saturday for the local championship. Scores from Tuesday and Wednesday show tight competition with many golfers still to finish this afternoon.
The seventh annual Brown family reunion will occur at J L Fisk’s home several miles south of the city on the cemetery road on Thursday September 5 with J L Fisk serving as president and Mrs J D Pierce as secretary.
The Browning family reunion will be held Thursday at the Gilbert Sinclair place east of the city with a ten o'clock interurban car meet at Browning's stop. The local Modern Woodmen wives and friends hosted a bountiful spread after the meeting with a meal, music and games. G. L. Newby and family from Indianapolis visited George White and family for several days.
The farm home of Harry Sackett four miles southeast of Cloverdale burned late Tuesday night. The origin is unknown as the second story was fully engulfed when the family awoke. Insurance of $600 covered the house and contents.
The city council will convene in special session at the fire department council chamber this evening to hear remonstrances against planned improvements on Indiana Street from Berry to Hanna. No remonstrances are known to exist yet, and petitioners urged the project, which may include cement sidewalks brick crossings and cement gutters. Only remonstrance considerations will be on the agenda.
Members of the 8 C C were entertained by Mr and Mrs Jesse Beemer Tuesday evening with a joy ride about the city and nearby towns. After the meeting at the Currans east Elm street they loaded riders in a large auto truck and toured Brick Chapel and the area before returning for refreshments. Frances King and Daisy Stauch were initiated into the society.
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