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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1915

Page

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DePauw Dramatic Club to Stage Servant in the House

Cloverdale residents may witness a fine drama this Friday as DePauw University Dramatic Club presents The Servant in the House at the Opera House with a fifty cent admission. The troupe travels Pennsylvania and New York this summer under a chautauqua association. Mr and Mrs Otto Sears welcome a daughter born Thursday.

DePauw Opera House Cloverdale Chautauqua Association Pennsylvania New York Cloverdale Graphic Otto Sears

Potatoes Price Paid for Two Weeks by Etter and Cooper

Etter and Cooper advertise a good price paid for all potatoes they can obtain over the next two weeks.

Etter & Cooper

Elect Sutherlin County Chairman Meeting

The Democratic Central Committee met this morning at 10 30 o clock with no opposition to elect the popular prosecuting attorney as party leader.

Democratic Central Committee

Vermilion Named Democratic Central Committee Chairman

William M. Sutherlin was unanimously elected chairman to succeed Arthur J. Hamrick who resigned. Sylvanus Vermillion was elected secretary with no opposition. The county Democrats selected two well qualified men for leadership roles.

William M. Sutherlin Democratic Central Committee Arthur J. Hamrick Sylvanus Vermillion Sutherlin Vermillion

Putnam County Names New Democratic Chair and Secretary

Putnam County selects a new Democratic chair with strong county ties and noted political judgment. The appointee, described as excellently led as prosecuting attorney, is complemented by the choice of Vermillion for secretary, seen as equally wise. The committee and county officials praise the fit and capabilities.

Putnam County Vermillion

Democratic county committee elects new leaders under primary law

The newly elected chairman and secretary will serve only until the primary as precinct committeemen form the Central Committee to be elected then. The committee elected today includes members from Jackson Franklin Clinton Monroe and more. Arthur Harnick resigned as county chairman and C C Gillen as secretary. Charley Sutherlin and Vermillion were elected to the new posts amid broad support.

Central Committee Democratic County Committee

Committee to reconvene after governor’s appointed panel reports

The committee will meet again at the chairman’s call once the governor appointed panel reports on its interpretation of the primary law, likely around January 15. Vacancies from resignations and moves in Franklin township south Roachdale, Cloverdale south precinct, and Greencastle south ward will be filled by each precinct selecting its own committee man.

Roachdale Franklin Township Cloverdale Township Greencastle City

Fillmore Scouts Defeat Local Boys In Basketball

Fillmore Boy Scouts beat Greencastle in a fast nearby hall game by 11 to 9. De Pauw University players Royce Fribley Bush and Reitzel assisted, shortening their Christmas vacation to coach the scouts. The Orphanage Twins suffer whooping cough. visitors are kept away until recovered.

East Franklin Street Royce, Fribley, Bush and Reitzel DePauw University Boy Scouts Fillmore Boy Scouts Greencastle Methodist

Test Apples for Canning in Indiana Demonstration

Greencastle Orchard Co together with the Sanitary Canning Co and Purdue University is testing to prove Indiana apples will keep perfectly under proper canning methods.

Greencastle Orchard CO THE Sanitary Canning CO Purdue University Indiana

Putnam County Fruit Tests Indiana Apples For Canning

The Greencastle Orchard Co led by William Wetz partners with Purdue University and the Sanitary Canning Co to test if Indiana apples keep when canned. Nine barrels from nine varieties are being canned under supervision and stored for later testing, with officials confident the fruit suits canning uses.

Indiana Greencastle Orchard Co William Wetz Purdue University Sanitary Canning Co United States Indianapolis Canning Company Purdue Orchard Company

Auto drivers claim veto on plan amid transport talks

In a tense session, auto drivers asserted a veto against a proposed transport reform as officials from the city and unions pressed for consensus. Stakeholders warned of delays if the veto persists, with economic impacts highlighted for local fleets.

Large Crowd Attends Adair and Moss Speech in Court Room

A large audience gathered in the court room this afternoon to hear Hon. John A. M. Adair, candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, and Congressman Moss speak. The event drew enthusiastic support from attendees.

John A. M. Adair Moss

PREDICT GREAT VICTORY FOR DEMOCRATS IN PUTNAM COUNTY

A large crowd of Democrats in Greencastle hears Congressman John A. M. Adair of Portland and Congressman Ralph W. Moss speak at 2 PM in the Putnam county court room. Despite poor roads, farmers attend. Moss first speaks, then Adair details national affairs and predicts strong Democratic victories nationally and in Indiana. Phillip Zoercher and James Houck from Indianapolis attend.

John A. M. Adair Portland Indiana Ralph W. Moss Putnam County Greencastle Andrew Durham Moss Adair Phillip Zoercher Supreme Court James Houck State Board of Tax Commissioners Indianapolis

Parker farm acre sale fetches 24470 dollars in four parcels

The B A Parker farm in Mill Creek Township totaling 269 acres sold at public auction for 24470 dollars. Dan Parker bought 80 acres near Broadpark for 9000 dollars Charley Parker acquired the home 80 acres for 7200 dollars Charley Dorsett paid 1970 dollars for a 24 acre tract and Walter Allee took the 85 acre bottom farm for 6800 dollars.

B. A. Parker Tilghman Ruark Mr. Parker Col Otto Dobbs Broadpark Dan Parker Charley Parker Charley Dorsett Walter Allee

New Year's Dinner Planned by College Avenue Church Ladies

The College Avenue church ladies will serve 130 dinners at the church Saturday with most tickets sold. Few tickets remain and may be obtained by calling Mrs Overstreet. Dinner is set for 2 30 o'clock New Day.

College Avenue Church Overstreet

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