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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1915
Page
1
Harry O. Magee pilots a Cadillac over 72 miles in 77 minutes reaching Terre Haute 12 minutes ahead of Vandalia as records fall in auto speed event.
Harry O. McGee powered a 1916 Cadillac Eight along the Indianapolis Terre Haute route Sunday afternoon, beating the fastest Vandalia train time by 12 minutes and setting a new road driving record. Thousands lined the route as a carrier pigeon and the St. Louisan train surprised at Union Station, while engineers Dailey and Kitch witnessed the feat and praised the daring drive.
Ralph Young, new DePauw University football coach, is due in Greencastle on September 9 to start fall practices with veterans from Methodist. Heber Ellis urges former players to report by the tenth. a squad of about fifty is anticipated as classes begin. Several 1914 regulars may not return, prompting use of second eleven players and freshmen to fill gaps. Fatty shown in Keystone two reel.
All arrangements for the first annual picnic and homecoming have been completed. A great crowd is expected Tuesday as organizers predict fair weather for the event.
Fair and warm weather predicted for Tuesday as Greencastle hosts its first annual picnic and homecoming in Hazelett's grove east of town. Governor Samuel M. Ralston will be the principal speaker joined by Joseph W. Williams and Rev. Demetrius Tillotson among local entertainers. a large crowd is expected.
A three year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Hadley, died in a cistern accident while visiting near Bain Bridge on Sunday. authorities listed the incident as a fatal accident with no evidence of foul play. The child's parents were notified and the community mourns a tragic loss.
The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Smith of Hadley Indiana fell into an old cistern near Bainbridge and drowned. Neighbors aided the search including Earl Etcheson who discovered the missing board and retrieved the body from nine feet of water. Dr Conn of Bainbridge and hospital services were unable to save him. Funeral held in Hadley.
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