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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
1
A small animal bolted onto the tent pole at the Wallace and Hagenbeck circus yesterday, angering the crowd. It ran up the pole and slipped through a hole in the canvas, escaping into the area beyond.
This morning a Wallace and Hagenbeck circus monkey fled from a pony ride, climbing to a tent pole and through a canvas hole. It hid in brush near Pittman pond until spotted on Hill and Jackson streets. handlers expect capture may be years away as two other monkeys were lost earlier in the day to a leopard attack.
The Wallace and Hagenbeck Circus reported a valuable six horse team member broke its leg Wednesday night while loading at the train near the Madison street crossing. Worth Varvel, at the scene, took the horse home to attempt setting the broken limb. The circus also faced ill luck at Brazil and during hippodrome racing with a riderless horse.
Night, a rider, was stunned after his horse fell on a turn at Brazil Tuesday evening. He was taken to a physician as blood flowed from his mouth and nostrils. spectators feared death. An animal keeper was also injured while handling a tiger, suffering severe hand lacerations.
The circus monkey escaped from Wallace & Hagenbeck near Wallace and was caught by Basil Bell on south Jackson street. He tired of stones and missiles as boys chased it all morning and the animal, calm in captivity, crawled into his lap at home. If circus folk do not claim it and offer a reward, Basil will likely keep the animal as a pet.
The FE. R. Robards bank in Stilesville plans a formal opening on Saturday August 2384. Builder Mr Robards has invested heavily in fixtures and a Mosler Time-lock Safe within a reinforced concrete vault. The decorated bank space includes four rooms and will host an open house with refreshments.
Opera house program notes Karl Werneke will perform at the Lyric Theatre tonight with a likely attendance by local patrons. The performance marks a highlight in the venue schedule and reflects ongoing cultural offerings in the city.
Miss Margaret Gilmore and Miss Florence Black are due home this evening from New York. Miss Nell Smithson of Roachdale spent the day here. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Steuerwald of Center Point were in Greens castle for the day. Mrs. Lizzie Rojan of Brazil also spent the day here.
Large crowd attends institute sessions in the courthouse with special music features highlighted during today’s teachers meeting.
Attendance at the teachers institute was the largest yet. The Cross sisters from Roachdale performed in morning and afternoon, with Miss Kathleen Campbell and Mrs. Van Denman Thompson adding solos. Professor Gause will lecture tonight following a day of music and speeches.
Westfield Indiana reports Professor F A Gause resigns as Panama schools superintendent citing wife's ill health and climate concerns. He says the school system is stable and only needs ongoing progress to continue.
William Bee and Ethel Naughgle of Greencastle obtained a marriage license. Ward R. Batman of New Maysville and Rebecca F. Bartlett of Roachdale also applied for a license.
George Secrest formerly of this city was arrested by Indianapolis police on the sheriff's request. An affidavit in circuit court accuses him of causing Grace Godsey, a ward of the Indiana Girls School at Indianapolis, to violate school rules while she worked in a city home found by school authorities. Deputy Harris went to Indianapolis to return Secrest. offense carries fine and jail time.
J B Abbott notes August field visits show high yielding wheat areas plow early and work ground the same day to prevent clods and conserve moisture. Proper post plow harrowing, dust mulch avoidance, and mulched, furrowed soil improve moisture retention and seed bed formation, with careful seed bed prep key to next year’s stand.
The Wets may sue to block the city council redrawing district lines to favor downtown, alleging faults in the ordinance and insufficient grievance among residents. Judges in other counties would decide quickly if filed before the council's scheduled vote next Tuesday evening.
Roscoe D. Todd and Lula B. Smock married in a private ceremony at the bride’s home in Coatesville. Rev C. O. Smock officiated as groom, recent DePauw University junior, and bride, a DePauw School of Music graduate, exchanged vows with family present.
Dozens from Fillmore Coatesville Amo and points east were en route to the circus when the interurban car due at 6 38 broke down between here and Fillmore. After an hour of standstill the 7 45 car pushed the crippled vehicle and passengers toward Greencastle. Both cars arrived after 8 o clock.
The Brazil Eagles contracted Liberty Carnival Co to stage a fall festival the week of September 8, with talks of moving to their park or Knightsville if downtown approval falters. Opposition from business leaders and churches looms, while some residents may allow a city street or Sherman Street grant if objections arise.
Aubrey Hawkins an Indiana University assistant instructor was jailed on insanity charges after being caught in Kenwood while harassing girls. Authorities released him with a nurse sending him home to Russiaville. Hawkins, a two year Harvard attendee and former student leader, graduated from IU two years ago. Mr and Mrs Z B Burkitt left for Marinette Ohio.
Temple Lodge No. 7 buys Williamson home at Vine and Washington streets with a thirty day option, inviting interest from other lodges.
At a Greencastle meeting of the Temple Lodge No 47 six thousand dollars was agreed as the price to purchase the Williamson home at Washington and Vine streets. The purchase will involve Greencastle Chapter R A M No 22 and Greencastle Commandery KT No 11 in joint ownership and remodeling plans are in progress with completion timelines undecided.
John R. Miller, the mayor, was doused by a clown using an umbrella sprayer as he entered the circus tent. A spectator yelled Wet or Dry, Mayor. The same item notes Miss May Hanna of Roachdale was listed to meet President Wilson at the White House today.
Albert Moran returns to the Lyric theater for a special song performance. The event promises nostalgic tunes and a venue spotlight on Moran’s enduring popularity.
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