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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
4
A Greencastle Greencastle local page lists dozens of residents in Logansport Morton and nearby towns on business health and leisure. It notes arrivals, illnesses, reunions and social events including a DePauw student, a Brownings reunion and a charity gathering at the Presbyterian church. The report covers student transfers, a stockholder visit from Indianapolis, a Mecca trip for a sick relative and a DePauw admissions note.
Uncle John McGill recalls a childhood deal with James B. Durham of Russellville. In 1842, as 8 or 9 year olds, McGill sold two apples for five cents via a promissory note with no interest. Durham later died. the two remained close friends since childhood. McGill is now 81 and in good health.
At the Opera House Ben Rand and Jack Doe vie for Nell Summers. Doe plans to kill Rand for a claim, but Rand survives with Romany help and returns to Nell. Doe is killed after a cliff confrontation, and Rand marries Nell.
Called meeting of Temple Lodge No 47 F and A M Friday at 7 30 p m M M degree Wm H H Cullen W M E EB Caldwell Secretary
Farmers report cows yielding less milk after two young pigs were caught milking them. The pigs stood on hind legs and squealed to stop as cows passed their pen. Photographs captured the "milkers" without scaring them, then handlers drove the pigs away with sticks.
Indiana State Poultry Association schedules a special meeting at the State Fair in Indianapolis on Wednesday September 8 at 10 30 am. A large tent near the main poultry building will host the event open to farmers commercial poultrymen and fanciers alike with plans for the coming season and cooperation with local shows.
A Virginia butter producer quoted in Farm and Fireside sold butter at 27 cents a pound plus postage to Washington D C inquiries. He shipped trial orders, built a strong Washington trade with hotels and housewives, and ensured high quality by rejecting substandard cream. He reported no dissatisfied customers.
Company E of the First Indiana Regiment of Heavy Artillery met on the DePauw University grounds for its annual reunion. Eleven members attended plus visitors from other regiments bringing total to about thirty. Elders recounted war incidents while officers Eck Hartley Hartley Winsted Keller Hillis were elected for the next year.
Six troops totaling five hundred cavalrymen will take part in War in Indiana at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 6. The lineup includes Captain Wallace B. Scales’ regulars from Ft. Sheridan, the Black Horse troop from Culver Military Academy, and four Ohio state cavalry troops. Adjt. Gen. Bridges aims to secure Buckeye participation, with a final dramatic charge planned to end the show.
Willis S. Thompson notes Homer L. Cook as Secretary of State reports saving $9,460, surpassing his salary. State accounts praise the automobile license department for detailed records and accuracy handling 96,016 applications and $538,290.92 in receipts, with total gross expenses under 7 percent of collections and supervision costs of $7,092.28.
Adjutant General Franklin L Bridges reports to Governor Ralston on the 1915 Indiana National Guard encampment showing 2390 officers and men, an improved spirit and discipline, and a dry camp with rigorous training under Captain John J Toffey. Enlistment on August 21 reached 293% as the guard prepares for the September 6 tournament at Indianapolis Speedway. Mrs Nellie Landes returned from Battle Ground where she stayed ten days at her summer cottage.
Classified notice states rooms available for rent with contact by calling the Herald office.
The office holds uncalled for letters for Cook W. B. Curtis M. C. Davis Robert Franklin W F Sharley Verna. Advertise when calling for pickup. W B Vestal, Postmaster. John ONeill of Cloverdale visited Sheriff and Mrs Bees. he is their son in law.
The war relics of the Woman's Relief Corps will be on view on the courthouse fourth floor this Friday from 10 a m to 2 p m to benefit teachers attending the Putnam County Teachers Association meeting. The public is invited to visit.
Attorney General Milburn agrees with the state board of education that attendance includes the pupil having the books required for the grade. Parents failing to provide books may be prosecuted as delinquents under truancy laws.
The Southwest Section of Locust Street Church Ladies' Aid will meet at Miss Emma Reeves home at 103 South Olive Street on Friday afternoon at 1 30. Ladies are asked to bring needles and thimbles. Richard Denman was in Cloverdale on business Wednesday. Festival at Fox Ridge M E Church Friday night August 27. Everybody invited.
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