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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
1
A large gathering honored the football team for the just completed season. Prof J B Longden served as toast master highlighting Depauw spirit and services of the players and coaches.
DePauw students and Greencastle citizens packed Ladies Hall for a stag banquet honoring football players. Hon. James E. Watson spoke, praising athletics for publicity and student training while urging alumni support for the new gym and DePauw’s ongoing success.
Greencastle high school lost to Bainbridge 26 to 24 in a tight fast paced game. Both teams traded leads with neither ahead by more than six points as the action drew steady applause from the crowd. Bainbridge opened with an early two field goals.
In a vigorous game refereed by Stewart of Bainbridge, Bainbridge edged Greencastle 26 to 24 after a fast first half that left the score 10 7. Second half saw slower play but Bainbridge never ceded the lead, tying and retaking it before the final minute. Final lineup featured G H 8 Morris Connerly Davis and others with field goals by Taylor Connerly Jones Moffett and Cosgrove.
Ernest M Haffie pays his sister $1000 in settlement of a land dispute. He receives about 17 acres of deeded land while Mrs Masters obtains a smaller tract with improvements. Proceedings reflect a compromise to end litigation.
George McHaffie helped broker a settlement in the Mill Creek township case over Melville McHaffie's estate. Ernest McHaffie pays Mrs. Masters 1000 dollars, transfers about 17 acres, and grants her two acres with improvements. attorneys’ fees are paid. The settlement ends two days of trial in Putnam Circuit Court with the family divided over the deed changes and alleged undue influence.
Meeting of the Democratic County Committee will elect a new county chairman and may feature addresses by Adair and Moss. A candidate for governor and congressman is also expected to speak, delivering remarks at the event here.
A large Greencastle crowd is expected Saturday as Congressman John Adair of Portland and possibly Ralph W. Moss plan afternoon speeches. Morning session at 10:30 will elect a new county chairman to replace Arthur J. Hamrick and a secretary.
College Avenue Methodist Church hosts Christmas Eve exercises starting at 7 o clock in the Sunday School rooms with songs prayers recitations and readings led by various classes and teachers. A Christmas treat follows in the social rooms with a program featuring Hark the Herald Angels Sing Silent Night and The Christmas Message among others. Bell cleaning service for old suits and Bell garage transfer with two local phone numbers are listed at 202 West Poplar Street.
Wine assortment of Xmas Candies Nuts Oranges Apples Bananas and Oysters at Etter & Cooper The Fashion West Side A few fur caps left to be closed out for Xmas presents at reduced prices.
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