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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
1
A 67 year old man, Bartlett resident, died in his bed after an illness. Local authorities report the death is being investigated as natural causes and no foul play is suspected. The deceased’s family has been notified.
Neal Bartlett age 67 was found dead in his bed at his Bar nard area home Tuesday morning after succumbing overnight to organic heart disease. The body lay undiscovered until early Wednesday morning and Coroner Gillespie ruled the death due to heart’s disease. Bartlett was well known locally and had lived with relatives.
At a special meeting of the Progressive county committee held at the Roosevelt Club headquarters the proposition to field a county ticket was defeated by a unanimous vote. County Chairman Geo N Cordell said the decision is final after thorough discussion and consideration of State Chairman Lee's recommendation. Prof A Hathaway attended and participated in the deliberations as the group weighed future actions.
Notice calls all indebted persons to settle and update. The University summer school will close next Friday afternoon after a fair enrollment this summer. Regular term begins September 19, with two days prior devoted to matriculation work.
Special train leaves Greencest 7:23 a.m. Fare 1.50 round trip Return train leaves Michigan City 7 p.m. Account Woodmen Day J. D. Ellis, Agent.
Rockville Tribune notes growing interurban interest from Rockville to Danville and Hollandsburg with half right of way secured and 1610 dollars raised. Putnam County area credited for work east of Big Raccoon, as capitalists and builders are approached for a full prospectus. A Chautauqua link is urged to boost attendance. A miscellaneous shower followed.
Robert K. Williams born 1844 in Putnam County died 1912. Married Sarah White in 1866, father to ten children. A carpenter by trade, he served in the 55th and 128th Indiana Regiments and endured a war wound. He was a devout Methodist and a devoted husband and father.
Public records list transfers from John L. Henry to L A. Blue for parcels in Cloverdale and from John B. Burris et al. to Wm J Herbert for land in Warren township. Other filings show Albert Landes to John W Wood in Greencastle, S A Duckworth to G B Pruitt in Filmore, Rachel OBrien to Phil Pruitt in Fillmore, and Robert C Wilson to Mary Sutherlin in Floyd township with various monetary figures.
A grand stand near Indianapolis collapses during a Marshall Notification meeting. Nearly 100 people are injured as attendees fall from the structure. Green Castle men are reported on the stand.
Andrew Hanna has secured the Harmony band to play at the Farmers' Picnic in Greencastle tomorrow night. The concert will be on the lot one block south of the outside stairways and Dago Banana stand on Indiana Street with a stand to be erected and a good program planned. All are invited to attend as guests of Mr. Hanna.
Uncalled letters listed at the office include Coffman Arthur Evans John Hartnagel Smiley Jeffery David E. Three letters remained unclaimed with instruction to call and say advertised. P. M. A. O. Lockridge, Postmaster.
Old Wisconsin Pleasant Church to host annual gathering next Sunday with basket dinner and an interesting program for youths and families. Local organizers invite former attendees and new participants to join the event featuring reminiscences and community activities.
Aug 26 marks Old Mt Pleasant church reunion for thirty years alumni. Service begins 10 oclock with old time songs and roll call. Hon T Z Moore speaks morning, Mrs A B Tolin recounts church history at noon, Dr J G Campbell preaches afternoon, O L Jones preaches at night. Bring food for dinner and supper.
The Forteenth Browning reunion gathered August 15 in Gilbert Sinclair grove near Browning stop with over a hundred relatives and friends. Officers elected include John Browning president and John Sinclair vice president for the year ahead.
Special dispatch reports a prominent Greene County farmer, identified as Smith, facing a contested will case. Details remain sparse, with authorities awaiting further testimony and documentation.
Bloomfield Indiana August 21 special to The Daily Herald reports the Greene County will of Simeon Smith who died last week. He leaves nearly 150000 for DePauw University via land and endowment funds including a 50000 bond for a chemistry chair and a 50000 perpetual endowment. Executors Indiana Union Trust Co of Indianapolis. Rumors of will contest involve E Davis and C Greene. officials refuse comment.
Homer Holmes, a Monon freight brakeman, warned and leaped from the engine to push Henry Graves from the track in Bedford Indiana. Graves, a deaf and dumb Bloomfield man, suffered no injuries as both escaped harm.
At 7:30 Saturday in the Greencastle coin house attorney John H. Passmore of Chicago will speak to Putnam county residents. Passmore, a former president of the Taft college club, later aligned with Roosevelt and now a Progressive supporter. He is praised as a brilliant lawyer and brother of local residents, with attendees urged to hear him.
Wilks Mays, a Black former Greencastle resident now living in Indianapolis, was in town today. He had been paroled from Michigan City prison for stabbing Grant Newton years ago, violated parole, returned to prison, and is now back in Indianapolis.
Congressman Ralph Moss Felix Blankenbaker and Mrs Laura Leonard will speak at the farmers event scheduled for tomorrow. The gathering aims to discuss agricultural issues and community concerns with local residents.
Farmers visit Greencastle for a big Picnic with addresses by Congressman Ralph Moss and Felix Blankenbaker, plus Laura Leonard of Indianapolis. Attractions include a merry go round side shows and Harmony Band music with water supplied on site by a new pipe. Concerts planned in the evening.
The Farrow Reunion congregation met August fifteenth at the Gillespie home for the eighth gathering with eighty five attendees. A meal followed thanks by Dr. Robbins, then Miss Margaret Gillespie led remarks and officers were elected: President Alex Lokr ridge, vice-president Belle Bishop, secretary Grace Farrow.
Stated meeting at 7 30 p m Wednesday for Temple Lodge No 47 with M M degree. W M B P King and E FE Caldwell secretary list meeting details and officers.
A number of local stores will close tomorrow afternoon in observance of the Farmers Picnic. Management cites community celebration as the reason and advises customers to plan purchases accordingly.
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