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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
1
County Treasurer H. H. Runyan announced this morning that Putnam's share of the auto license fund amounts to 7,669 dollars 91 cents. The statement from Secretary Homer Cook shows the total moneys derived from the license law.
Putnam county automobile owners paid $3,646 into the state treasury in the first six months, with Putnam receiving a total distribution of $7,669.19 from equal shares, road mileage, and registrations. The six month gross was $536,962.19 and department expenses $36,634.40 leaving net $500,327.79. Putnam’s share includes $1,812.78 equal split, $4,720.70 for 800 miles of improved roads, and $1,125.71 from net registrations. Indiana has 28,263 miles of free improved roads.
The class of 1909 from Greencastle High School holds its first annual reunion at Miss Gladys Lewis home on North Indiana Street this evening. About twenty members are expected. thirty eight graduated that year but live across many states making full attendance unlikely. Miss Gladys Lewis and Rome Deitrich helped promote the event.
Professor H A Henderson the Greencastle superintendent reports a letter from J B Pearcy State High School Inspector stating no reason against commissioning the Greencastle high school. The inspector will present the matter to the state board at its September 30 meeting.
Ralph Howard, assistant superintendent of the State Farm, filed thirteen affidavits against prisoners at the State Farm. They are in county jail awaiting trial and face two to five years in state prison for attempted escapes. Sentencing will occur at the September term before Judge Hughes, with summer sessions planned to address escapes promptly.
Charles F. Zeis, a city grocer, fell from a ladder while restocking a storefront window this morning after 11. His left wrist was broken. Dr. C. T. Zaring attended him. The incident occurred at his downtown shop.
A large Thursday evening crowd at Chautauqua watched a clever magician perform tricks that puzzled the audience. His show drew the week’s biggest attendance and showcased exceptionally good work.
Cloverdale also closes with company to repeat in that town. Local committee expects no financial loss this year and confirms a contract with the same group.
A Greencastle crowd signed over 100 names to the 1916 Lincoln Chautauqua contract with 80 additional signers Thursday night and the rest this morning. Next year’s tickets rise from 1.50 to 2.00, with 500 season tickets anticipated. Cloverdale also plans a return engagement next year with 75 signers. Total single admissions reached 209 by Thursday night, of which the local committee retains 25 percent. About 900 attended Thursday night, the largest crowd yet, and today’s program will close the chautauqua.
Sheriff Johnson, backed by a rural community, signals readiness to confront local crime by teaching jail etiquette to suspected bad actors. He pledges firm but fair handling, citing experience and public safety priorities.
Sheriff Theodore Bees holds Johnson and Kelly among thirteen State Farm escapees in the county jail awaiting transfer to State Prison. Johnson, about thirty, six feet tall and athletic, is cooperative, while Kelly leads the troublesome group. The jail was briefly split after quarrels and breakout attempts.
A large cell on the first floor held Kelly and four other inmates known as lead actors who caused trouble by digging at a wall tearing a window screen and defying jail rules. Sheriff Johnson and his ally Bees removed Kelly from the cell after a tense stand, and Johnson urged to join the five. the sheriff believes calm will continue with containment from within.
About 125 people attended the O Hair family reunion at the old homestead north of Brick Chapel on Thursday. Officers for the coming year were elected, with Mrs. Oscar Thomas as President and Miss Irene O Hair as Secretary, Henry O Hair Treasurer. A program of speeches recitations and music followed by a lawn dinner marked the enjoyable gathering. Local attendees included Neeley O Hair Oscar Thomas Frank Shoptaugh Bascom O Hair J Q Hessler and Henry O Hair.
W J Cassidy, third track operator at Almeda telegraph station near Vandalia, finds a piece of steel fastened to a rail and clears the tracks minutes before a passenger train passes. Detectives investigate the case.
W J Cassidy a third trick operator at Almeda discovered a large steel piece fastened over a rail on a Vandalia line just before an eastbound passenger train passed. Vandalia detectives investigated with Cassidy testifying at Terre Haute. officials doubt the intentional wreck theory.
A packing house on Vandalia tracks offers apples for cooking at 25 cents per bushel for Saturday only. Charles Bunten of Aurora Indiana, former local resident, will attend the reunion of the Green Castle High School class of 1909 this evening, drawing many friends.
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