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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1913
Page
1
An inbound Interurban car was struck by a shot from darkness sending splinters of glass flying in Monday evening crash. No injuries reported but the incident frightened passengers and prompted a police response.
A stone and gunfire near Indianapolis halted an Era division car of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company at 8:50 p m Monday. A motorman escaped injury, passengers were frightened, and crews searched the right of way. Traction service was reduced on several lines, with a local service maintained. The incident prompted a union meeting behind closed doors and calls for police to restore regular patrols. The election of delegates to the State Federation of Labor was also noted, with Thomas O Connell winning.
The Central Labor Union on Monday voted to endorse the interurban trainmen's strike and to provide officers with help. A second motion empowered a special committee from the central body to employ two men regularly.
Prof William LaFollette longtime Lebanon high school mathematics and public speaking teacher resigns to join the University of Washington Seattle as instructor in public speaking and debate. He leaves around Sept 1 after a career starting in 1894 and a DePauw University graduate in 1911, with the school recognizing the move as deserved advancement.
Lee Boswell of Madison township was thrown from his motorcycle on north Jackson Street to avoid a buggy. Wet pavement caused his wheel to skid. one leg was badly cut and bruised. He was treated by Dr Hutcheson and later returned home by auto.
Large crowds gathered for a local horse show as perfect weather attracted many visitors. Town was decorated with bunting and attractions offered entertainment for all ages.
Busy Greencastle hosts pull off a well timed home coming and horse show amid perfect weather. Hundreds of spectators fill the town enjoying decorated shops, ample seating, and vendor stands as judges keep a brisk schedule and many exhibitors win ribbons.
John Cannon Reese Matson and H C Allen Jr serve as judges for the Greencastle automobile parade. Police and rope crew manage crowd control while the interurban runs extra cars. Christine Ragland wins best girl rider under 14, with Edna Lori Hillis taking second. several colts impress judges.
A historical notice lists chemicals including carbolic acid copper sulphur candles formaldehyde chlorine lime boric acid and corrosive substances sold or supplied by Jones Stevens Co.
List of winners includes Heavy Draft Stallion Any Age first prize Harry Higgins Roachdale and second prize W. B. Browning Greencastle. Heavy Draft Mare or Gelding four years or over with six entries first prize BE. E. Black. Page continues.
Visit to the museum rooms showcases articles of merit from wartime history. Curators note the display’s educational value and public interest in preserving relics for future study.
The Putnam county museum on the fourth floor of the courthouse opens its doors to the public with a rich display of Civil War and earlier artifacts. Visitors can see shells, swords, rifles, Lincoln memorabilia, Fort Sumner burning photos, a Mayflower dish, and other historic pieces attributed to local figures and events.
The women in charge explain the many relics and their antique histories with pride, detailing items and their origins for visitors.
James A. Houck of Indianapolis begins his term as state tax commissioner Monday with a welcome from friends in the office. D. M. Link and E. H. Wolcott attend as fellow commissioners while C. C. Matson retires after delivering his keys and greeting his successor. Matson, 73, ends a brief illness and reflects on the transition.
Attorney Daniel C. Brackney was arrested by Constable Crawford Crawley and jailed after missing his trial. Prosecutor Jackson Boyd had charged him with selling a cow pledged to Boyd by mortgage. Brackney had been released on recognizance, but failed to appear when the case was called, leading to a warrant and subsequent arrest this afternoon.
Secretary of State L G El Lingham reports 40 000 automobile licenses issued under a new statute amid 10 000 applications awaiting action. Licenses issued at 2 000 daily this week will yield about 125 000 in revenue to be used for state road improvements. One third goes to all counties, while the rest distributes by county road miles.
After reviewing bids for a new heat and light plant the Depauw Board of Trustees decides the project cost would be too great and opts not to proceed with remodeling the old heating plant.
At a Indianapolis executive committee meeting of DePauw University trustees bids for a new heat and light plant were reviewed. The minimum bid reached 33000 dollars, prompting plans to inspect the old plant and repair it while shifting focus to obtaining a gymnasium rather than a new facility.
Attention Sir Knights the Greencastle Commandery No 11 Knights Templar holds a stated conclave on Wednesday evening August 27 at 7 30 o clock. Business of importance and full attendance is desired. Lewis A Zaring R C James McD Hays Recorder.
Charles Workman 10 and William Workman 12 were brought back from Greencastle by Police Chief William Brown on August 22 to face a juvenile court trial next Tuesday evening for allegedly stealing two bicycles last Tuesday. The pair left with the Wallace and Hagenbeck circus. Russell Newgent of Indianapolis is visiting family. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hamrick of Bellmore spent the day with their son A J Hamrick and wife.
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