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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
1
Daring driver Conyei plans to undertake the Pennsylvania train distance event Sunday despite conditions. Wagee announces effort to distance the flyer, with the driver stating the attempt will proceed regardless of weather or track status.
H C Meece of Stein hart Grieger of Terre Haute vows to drive the Cadillac eight from Indianapolis to Terre Haute next Sunday August 29 despite poor roads or rain. The stunt aims to beat the one hour forty minute train trip and would mark a major 1916 Cadillac victory. Officials plan traffic pauses and police along Wabash Ave to aid the crossing near the Monon Station.
The United States Department of Agriculture sends a traveling refrigerating car to demonstrate egg handling. It will test grade and pack local eggs for long shipment and guidance for producers.
A Department of Agriculture Poultry Shipping Car travels from Coatesville to Greencastle arriving about eight o clock on September 7. Demonstrations run 8 30 to 4 30 showing candling grading chilling and packing of eggs and poultry to improve local profits and reduce waste. The car features its own gasoline engine and electric lights for night sessions. Oliver Hixon of Greencastle dies at his Mecca home with funeral set for Saturday.
The annual Putnam County Teachers Association meeting closes with one of the week's best programs. County Superintendent expresses satisfaction with the institute results and overall entertainment value.
The annual Putnam County Teachers Institute concluded this afternoon after a five day session with unusually good attendance and an entertaining, instructive program. Superintendent L G Wright praised the results and Prof A R Shear led discussions on English and practical teaching methods.
The Greencastle community mourns B. F. Smith 76 who died at his Berry street home Thursday at 5 p.m. Apoplexy caused the death. He taught penmanship at a business school and later did card and notice work. Survived by sons Clarence and Charles and daughter Flora. Funeral Saturday at Locust Street Church at 2 p.m. with Rev. Bert DeWitt Beck officiating.
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