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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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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