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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1915
Page
1
The Fashion store promotes men's woolen hose in heavy medium and light weights and advertises the largest assortment of neckwear. The Modern Woodmen meet at 8 pm in their hall with initiation of candidates. Miss Emma Stoner and Mrs. Eva Routzahn travel to Indianapolis for the day.
Rob Ber reports a burglar entered the Beta Tau Pi house Sunday night and scared away before looting more than one room. Roy loses $12 in the incident as observers heard the commotion.
Twelve dollars in bills were stolen from Maurice Chandler of Indianapolis a Beta Theta Pi member who rooms at the house. A fraternity member heard a robber early Sunday and woke others but no one was found. The money disappeared the next morning when Chandler tried to pay for an express package. The open front door aided entry.
Allen Eggers of Jackson township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He is a committed young Democrat who has served as precinct committeeman and continues in that role.
The Herald presents a second in a Christmas song series at Locust Street Methodist Church led by Rev. Bert DeWitt Beck with a peaceful night theme. Phi Delta Theta initiated six pledges at the chapter house on South Vine Street followed by the annual Xmas banquet and smoker. Names include Milford Carlysle Mooresville Edwin Arthur Indianapolis Robert Bastian Indianapolis Louis Steward Greencastle Paul Kinsey Claypool and Wilford Smith Huntington Ind.
Greencastle in 1915 hears Prof. R A Ogg praise the Purdue University extension department short course to be held January 3 to 5. He calls the course a real school with definite lessons and practical knowledge for farmers, congratulating the Greencastle Boosters Club on their broad vision.
We, the undersigned, agree to close our places of business at noon Christmas day. Star Barber Shop W O Timmons Palace Barber Shop Sanitary Barber Shop. Also notices of a Greencastle Commandery K T Stated Conclave December 22 7 30 pm election of 1916 officers and other business.
The article records a high profile divorce ending as key testimony emerges. A son testifies about alleged infidelity involving his father with other women. The minister at the center of the case reportedly faced accusations and sleepless nights before the resolution.
Newport Indiana December 20 evidence closed in the O E Mark divorce trial with Mrs Pearl Mark and his son Frank detailing alleged infidelities and troubling conduct by the former Centenary Methodist pastor. Mark showed distress during testimony and his son testified to strict paternal discipline including forcing smoking.
The Herald notes Prof H A Henderson invites Greencastle men to provide clothing for needy schoolchildren. Those willing to help can send their names to the professor and he will arrange donations. Contact O'Hair Dean Garage by phone for transport details.
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