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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1914
Page
4
A lengthy Greenscastle column records myriad Sunday and weekend visits by residents and visitors from Indianapolis Terre Haute Chicago and Lafayette. It notes returns from trips to French Lick Danville Paris and Anderson and mentions club meetings road petitions athletic appointments and local business travels.
Thomas J. Callahan son of Mr and Mrs William Callahan and Miss Gladys Marie Wood both of this city were married Saturday night at 3 at the home of Rev A M Hootman. Rev Hootman officiated. Callahans reside east of town. He is a paper hanger and she formerly worked at the local telephone exchange.
English's Opera House in Indianapolis showcases Thomas W. Ryler's new musical comedy The Queen of the Movies translated from German by Glen MacDonough. Washington setting aids Americanization with strong plot and catchy music by Jean Gilbert plus a robust cast of singing and dancing artists providing ample humor during the State Fair week with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday.
At the junction of National and A Knightsville roads near Bobtown the Ford driven by Mrs. Law of Terre Haute crashed into a telephone pole on a slick hill. The car carried Mr. and Mrs. Law and Mr. Moe Cluskey of Danville. no serious injuries were reported.
John M. Davis and Abbie H. Davis sue John A. Dickerson in Putnam County Circuit Court for 600 dollars alleging a verbal custody agreement on March 14 1909 for Amaziel daughter of the defendant. They seek 2 dollars weekly for care and clothing plus judgment. Attorney Jackson Boyd represents the plaintiffs.
A sponge weave novelty material features carmine stripes with no trimming needed. Satin collar cuffs girdle and matching stripes, one piece back sleeves and yoke, front closures with snaps, white and red enamel buttons, and a bow sash tied at the back.
Marriage licenses issued for Thomas J. Callahan of Greencastle and Gladys Marie Wood of Greencastle, Grover Boots of Hamrick Station and Mary May Hunt of Greencastle.
Jesse Kennedy an about 85 year old resident living with Mr and Mrs A J Cosner on East Chestnut Street suffered a light stroke of paralysis shortly after noon near the fire department headquarters. He lost movement on his left side and was carried to the engine house then home to rest. Kennedy, father of Mrs Josner, is one of the citys oldest residents and is resting fairly easy at his home.
Jeffersonville Ind Aug 31 Dr J H Walker of Henryville Ind appointed associate superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory succeeding Prof R B von KleinSmid who resigned to become president of Arizona State University Maj D C Peyton superintendent made the appointment Walker practiced twenty years at Henryville and has been employed at the Reformatory two years
The Tucson News reports Dr. R. B. von KleinSmid of Jeffersonville Indiana has accepted the presidency of the University of Arizona. He is 40, educated at Oberlin Northwestern Jena and DePauw University and has held academic posts including professor of education at DePauw. He has affiliations with several professional groups and is an author in education and psychology.
The summer long union services concluded with a large turnout at the Christian Church. Rev. Sherrill of First Baptist Danville delivered a clear sermon on Romans and the gospel as deliverance from sin. Attendees praised the series and expect similar meetings next year.
Notice stating a special meeting of the Putnam County Council to be held at the courthouse in Greencastle on Tuesday September 8 1914 at 10:00 am. Auditor C L Airhart requests attendance. St Aug 31.
All Democrats are urged to attend a meeting in the grand jury room of the courthouse on Tuesday evening at 7 30 o clock where Homer L Cook Democratic candidate for Secretary of State will be present. The meeting aims to discuss organization for the coming campaign and all city and county committeemen are urged to attend.
At 11 45 last night a flock of wild geese passed over Bloomington with a low flight and clear quacking heard by onlookers in the square. Attorney George Henley and Editor Paul Feltus glimpsed the birds as they moved southward. Omer Ford, a university student, left for Pendleton to visit relatives.
Mrs. Howard Briggs advertises three newly furnished rooms for rent at 410 Walnut Street.
Bill Wetz, a fruit grower from Indianapolis, was badly cut and bruised when his motorcycle skidded off a muddy road several miles south of town. He was thrown into a ditch and carried to a nearby restaurant for first aid by W. R. Hutcheson. the passenger escaped with minor injuries. The machine was badly damaged.
Chronicle notes misprint confusion about a boxing card supposedly at Greencastle’s ball park before a Labor Day game. It claims Laske Farb promotes and signs Young Rosen to meet Mike Mitchell in ten rounds, with Joe Forb vs Jin Mo ran and a battle royal.
A cemetery report lists interments at Forest Hill Cemetery in August 1914. Rebecca M. Burk of Putnam County aged 67. Jane Albin of the city aged 66. Helen L. Hill of the city aged 4. Howard Eckles of Soiahteville Indiana aged 74. Caroline B. Williamson of the city aged 72. Belle Ses of Brazil Indiana aged 68 with complications. Infant Conchilla of the city stillborn. James Dagby listed as Supt. Ella Beckwith returns home after a month’s vacation trip through Colorado.
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