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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1915

Page

4

Local Notes From Greencastle and Nearby

Dozens of residents and visitors are noted in Greencastle Indiana and nearby towns today. Activities include university students returning, engagements announced, social visits in Coatesville Noblesville and Terre Haute, and community events at Woman's Hall and Delta Tau sorority. Transportation staff changes on the Terre Haute line are announced.

Wendell Hadley Danville Rachel Mason Tona Mason Harry Mason South Jackson Street Rock Quarry West Hill Street Dan Ruark Tulsa Okla Greencastle Geralda Thomas Kathryn Allen Adelaide Thomas Bloomington Delta Theta Tau Phi Psi House Margaret Long Lafayette George Long North Madison Street Patrick Long Gerelda Thomas Delta Tau Sorority North Locust Street Frank Crawley Glenn I. Tucker New York City Pulitzer School of Journalism Columbia University Paul Manuel Robert Allen Ewing Shields Harry Gregory Bruner Thomas Long Hill Water Works Crawfordsville Pike L. D. Dodd M. BE Putnamville Fox Ridge Landes Chapel Limedale McKim Duncan Terre, Haute T. H., J. & E. Traction Allen W. Moore Mr. Duncan Duncan

MEN STRIKE GAS POCKETS IN TEST WELL

A drill crew on the James Miller farm west of Bainbridge reported two gas pockets found in a test well. At about 200 feet, progress is rapid as the crew penetrates clay while a rich oil seep was noted yesterday. The finds boost optimism for an oil field in the area.

James Miller Bainbridge

Westinghouse Sun and Tidal Power Experiments Revealed

The article describes George Westinghouse’s solar engine in the Arizona desert drawing energy from sun heat, and his tidal motor off the North Atlantic coast operating for two years. It notes an inland Pittsburgh stream turbine project to harness gentle water flow, all part of his vast, unfinished power-device program.

Arizona Desert George Westinghouse Westinghouse Desert North Atlantic Pittsburgh

Hadn’t Missed It

An old man fell ill and first sought help from a physician of his own race. His condition worsened and a white doctor was summoned. The doctor checked the pulse and tongue and asked about the temperature, while the patient replied that he hadn’t missed anything but his water yet.

Shingles From Great Stumps In Northwest Demand

The stumps of large trees cut in the northwest are now used to make shingles. Ten thousand shingles were produced from a single stump, showcasing the scale of the timber industry. The report notes the conversion of massive stumps into marketable roofing material.

United States

Fools and Mischance in a Lively Lecture Tale

The New York Chautauqua featured Dr Henson with a lecture on Fools. Bishop Vincent praised him as brilliant, prompting laughter when Henson joked he was not the greatest fool. A second joke followed as he quipped about the audience believing him. Paddy mixed up twins naming at christening with humorous mispronunciations, calling the babies Kate and Sidney while guests toasted them.

Pos. Henson New York Chautauqua Vincent America Henson Pat Paddy Moya Kate Sidney

Puffs of Smoke Signaling by Military Planes

Novel signaling method tested by aviators uses black smoke puffs to write Morse code in the air. A smoke-releasing receptacle under the seat, valve controlled by a lever, trails behind the plane and can be read miles away with a field glass.

Three Terre Haute Men Placed in Marion County Jail

Three Terre Haute men unable to post bonds were moved to Indianapolis to face indictments for conspiracy to defraud the government. Claude Patton, Alexander Steele, and Timothy Conway were jailed with bonds set at 2,500 for Patton and Conway, and 5,000 for Steele. Joseph Strouse escaped transport, later securing a 5,000 bond signed by Jonas Strouse.

Terre Haute Ind Indianapolis Marion County United States C. M. Mikesell Claude Patton Alexander Steele Timothy “Bull” Conway Patton Conway Steele Joseph Strouse Union Station Strouse Jonas Strouse

President Wilson to Speak in Indianapolis on January 8

President Wilson accepts invitation to address Jackson Day celebration in Indianapolis under Indiana Democratic Club auspices. The speech is planned as a keynote with no banquet. He will depart Thursday evening at 7 15 and arrive Friday at 1 35 in Indianapolis, traveling in a special car attached to a Pennsylvania train.

Washington Wilson Indianapolis Indiana Democratic Club

Wilson to speak at Indianapolis signals renomination bid

Democratic leaders in Washington greet President Wilson's plan to address Jackson day in Indianapolis on January 8 as clear indication he intends to seek renomination. They view the trip as welcome news and believe the speech will defend his administration if he allows his name to be used.

Washington National Capitol Wilson Indianapolis Jackson Congress

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Memorable Open Meeting

The Twentieth Century Club held an open meeting at Mr and Mrs O Daniel home in Greencastle with a large attendance and festive spirit. A notable Playlet featured highly skilled performances and praised by attendees. Mrs O Daniel and host husband provided a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Twentieth Century Club O’daniel Greencastle

Seward Described As From Family Of Murderers

Walter Seward sits in the county jail after fatally shooting Charley Cashdoler as he rode with Miss Mabel McCormick on December 20 near her home. Seward, a former suitor of McCormick, shows no remorse and talks openly of the crime. Coroner Hendricks' report is pending and local officers call it premeditated murder amid notes of Seward’s murderous family history.

Walter Seward Charley Cashdoler Miss Mabel McCormick Seward Mabel McCormick Ora McCormick Washington Township Miss McCormick Cashdoler Hendricks Tipton Danville

Boy Arrested For Stealing Dollar Watch In Owl Drug

A 15 year old employed by Owl Drug store and an accomplice used a ruse to trap a young farmer who stole a dollar watch from the shop window. The watch was recovered and the boy was arrested at 2 45 pm. The proprietor pressed pending charges after a lecture from the prosecutor. The case depends on the boy’s future conduct.

Harry Gerrard Owl Drug Store Ernest Perry Gerrard Perry East Washington Street Howard Harris Gautier

North Putnam Farmers Open Institute at Russellville

The North Putnam county farmers institute opened today at the Christian church in Russellville with large audiences. The program runs through Saturday and includes lectures by Horace Ellis of Indianapolis on living well and the science of farming, musical numbers, committee reports, and talks on rural education and draft horses. The Barnaby saw mill will resume Monday after a two week shutdown due to log shortages.

Institute of Farmers of North Putnam County Christian Church Russellville Horace Ellis Indianapolis Morton Fordyce Rossie Spence Leonard Fink Horace Greeley Ellis Marguerite Galey Florence Scott D. O. Thompson Lafayette Ind Julia Freed Walker D. C. Thompson Mary Elizabeth Turker

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