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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
1
Officials including TH. Crouh H and Bull Moose Dil. Price urge a congressional convention to be held in Terre Haute this September.
Rp H Crouch Greencastle district chairman issued the call for a Progressive Congressional convention to nominate a Fifth district candidate in Terre Haute on September 14. Delegates from district counties will meet September 12 to form a slate, with local meetings likely naming delegates for county joint representative and joint senatorial conventions. Lewis McNutt and W J Snyder are urged for nomination though denying candidacy. both may accept if offered. County Chairman McNutt proposed a wigwam site at the Kittman and Tilley shed on Walnut Street for campaign meetings, a central location previously used four years ago.
In Mitchell Indiana the Indiana Horticultural Society and local merchants toured Lehign Portland Cement quarry then visited Joe B Burton’s Experimental Orchard Station. Attendees included Prof Wendell Paddock Paul Rose CN Lindley G Woodbury and J B Burton. Hazelett elected temporary secretary succeeding C Woodbury with a new permanent secretary to be chosen next meeting.
Jesse McAnally rents the partly renovated Opera House block space from new owner Alonzo Cook and will open a restaurant there. The north room is being prepared to move the Cook Drug store into it, while McAnally previously operated a restaurant in the south room now housing Owl Drug store.
Survivors of the Seventy first Indiana Volunteers gathered for their annual camp fire and heard a 40 year old address read by Roy Shattuck of Brazil. Major Carter’s speech titled The Voice From the Grave recalled wartime leadership and reconstruction era sentiments. Colonel Matson presided, praising officers and veterans, and Joseph Kerr urged a Rockville reunion while recounting seven wounds at Antietam Winchester and Wilderness. Officers for the next year were elected, and veterans ended with a luncheon at Gottlob Hauck’s home with patriotic songs.
Alonzo J. Smith transfers land to EB G I Proctor in Pilimere Soo Daou as per local property notice.
Word arrives that on Tuesday evening Wilson and Marshall clubs will be organized at Cloverdale and Belle Union with speakers from this city. Rev. C. L. Airhart travels to Cayuga to preach the funeral for D. B. Shirk, longtime Cayuga resident, tomorrow.
The Putnam County War Museum on the court house fourth floor has received numerous historical gifts expanding its collection. Items include a historic sword, oil paintings, war relics, a cannonball from Vicksburg, a Betsy Ross picture, Lincoln portrait, Gen Logan photographs, and letters of tribute from local residents.
Wilson and Marshall clubs will be organized in Bainbridge and Clinton township tonight. Members will visit each location to aid in formation. In Roachdale C Gillen will speak. Clinton township meeting at Center school house with Attorney Matt J Murphy making a address. Other county communities plan similar clubs.
DePauw era, Greencastle invites local families to offer rooms and chores to students seeking part time work. Many graduates from across the state arrive for jobs, while residents are urged to provide opportunities rather than charity. Mrs Watkins and daughter Bertha visit New Winchester.
A large gathering of country folks enjoyed a traditional picnic at Hazelems Grove east of town. The event featured a festive rural atmosphere with residents relaxing and socializing in open countryside.
A Farmers' Picnic at Hazelett's Grove near town drew an estimated 3000 residents. The Putnam County Farmers' Club organized the event with dining tents, water, and various amusements. Speakers included T. T. Moore and F. C. Tilden, with music by the Harmony Band and attractions like a miniature circus.
A two wagon circus diverted from Fillmore to present at the Farmers Picnic in Hazelett grove. Farmers and townspeople attended, bands played, and a visit by Hon. J. T. Moore featured the program while local business houses closed to allow participation.
Congressman Ralph Moss unable to leave Washington as planned to speak at the Farmers Picnic. A telegram received Wednesday night confirms he must cancel the engagement due to duties in Congress.
Felix Blankenbaker, Terre Haute nominee for Congress, arrived at noon and was met by a Republican delegation at the interurban station. He rode with “Jimmy” Zeis to Zeis’ father’s home, after earlier reports he might not attend.
The Christian Advocate reports Professor R B von KleinSmid of DePauw University has been appointed head of a new Psychological Laboratory at Indiana State Prison in Jeffersonville. Attending the banquet were Governor Marshal and notable scholars including Dr Peyton, Dr Harty, and Father Gavish. The plan, described as a school of sociology and learning, aims to study criminals through mental delinquency and provide treatment. DePauw trustees grant a one-year leave for KleinSmid to pursue this research starting soon.
R H Crouch of Greencastle Progressive nominee for Putnam County prosecuting attorney says reports he avoids law practice and wanted to fight are false. He asserts bar admission in Clay and Putnam counties and two years of practice, dismissing the Taft badge incident as a fabrication by Republican enemies.
The House unanimously votes to strike offensive speech by a New Yorker from the record in a case involving Moss. The decision clears the chamber of disputed remarks and sets a formal precedent.
The Underwood committee of two Democrats and one Republican reported unanimously to strike from the Congressional Record the attack by Rep. Akin on Rep. Ralph W. Moss. Moss was vindicated for his integrity after the committee found Akin’s statements baseless. Moss praised by supporters. Akin rebuked for repeated conduct.
James Showalter and his wife visited in town and borrowed a $10 guitar from A. & Wall music store for a social gathering. He did not return the instrument, and police were alerted. Sheriff and officers traced him to a Rome quarry area and a clay factory. the wife retrieved the guitar and a small amount of cash, but no arrest was made.
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