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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
1
uBurn New York January 7 The Inter nal Harvester Company local plant began engaging again the employees idle for many times. The company employs about persons under normal conditions and officials expect full capacity within a few weeks. A new hardwood platform has been built in Meharry hall improving its assembly hall appearance.
A grand jury indicts Clemm McCammack of the Young Belle Union Farmer in the Christmas brawl shooting that left James Sims wounded. Other grand jury investigations are not yielding results.
The grand jury indicted Clem McCammack of Belle Union for manslaughter in the Christmas morning shooting that killed James Sims on south Greencastle. McCammack admits the shooting and claims self defense. Proceedings may shift to an early trial date.
Indiana Oil Company installs tanks on the old mill yard north of town with local representative Mr. McKamey. If fair weather continues, the plant should be ready to operate by Monday, improving spring oil supply when road conditions ease.
The Filmore Christian Sunday school elected new officers at the year start and reports strong attendance. Alva Lisby remains superintendent with Louis Ogle as assistant, Miss Lucile Siddons as secretary, Miss Stella Lisby as assistant secretary, E A Proctor as treasurer, Miss Winona Cowgill as pianist, Miss Anna Miller as assistant pianist, Miss Lola Proctor as chorister with Miss Vivian Siddons as assistant and Lola Proctor as another role. Himes suffers a dislocated collar bone after slipping on ice and is out of work.
A large number of greenfield children entering school age at year start may force hiring another teacher and fitting a new room. This necessity would be at the First Ward Building.
Greencastle school officials weigh starting a midyear primary class to absorb new arrivals as law requires. The room in the first ward building, now heated and expanded with desks for twenty five to thirty pupils, could serve fifteen new students plus others from Miss Adams’s room. A year from now midyear promotions would begin into the second grade, and progression would extend through the system, with authorities weighing effects before acting. A list of locals who traveled to Indianapolis to hear President Wilson is noted. Read Ad Page-Wetz.
Sewing classes at the Night Community School still have space for students. Some women have withdrawn but others can be accommodated. Classes teach making aprons underwear shirtwaists and refurbishing old garments on Monday and Wednesday nights.
Arthur J. Hamrick of this town was elected principal clerk of the house over Webster S. Ritchey of Muncie by a 61 to 37 majority at the organization of the general assembly in Indianapolis. Hamrick was nominated by C. A. Heparty of South Bend. Ritchey by F. E. Wright of Randolph County. All other Democratic candidates were elected by similar majorities.
A large turnout is expected as a number of fine blooded hound dogs enter the fox hound exhibit held in conjunction with the annual poultry show. Fox hunters manifest great interest in the event.
Putnam County fox hunters fill the Williamson room for a two day fox hound show tied to the annual poultry event. Entries include Blue Eagle owned by Lloyd Blue Quincy Ren owned by Frank McAlinden Green Castle Queen owned by J F Hodson Green Castle Pannie owned by J W Dunn Cloverdale Rock and Matt owned by James Wood and Harry Wood Greencastle Rowdy owned by J F Hodson Green Castle Kaiser and Red Ben owned by F T Peck and C T Peck Greencastle Rowdy owned by James Welch Green Five pups Rock Matt and Kaiser captivate the crowd with their promising breeding. The mother of the dogs, owned by Carson Sutherlin near Cloverdale, is noted for a fine record. Red Ben is owned by C T Peck and F E Peck of this city. Pups are light tan. Lloyd Blue of Quincy owns Blue Eagle, a speckled hound with a fine reputation. J W Dunn of Cloverdale owns Fannie, a black and tan female with established county records. Dunn plans to return Saturday with Hickory Bill and Queen. Ren, owned by Frank McAlinden, is well known locally. Prizes to be announced in page four.
Fred F. Truesdel of Cloverdale Township files a complaint for divorce in Putnam Circuit Court claiming his wife Elsis Truesdel was negligent as a housekeeper by allowing cats and dogs to eat provisions.
Fred F. Truesdel of Cloverdale Township seeks a divorce from Elsie Truesdel in Putnam Circuit Court with custody of three children aged 4 to 10. He accuses extravagance neglect and cruelty including alleged neglect of provisions, damage to the home, and unruly children. The couple reportedly separated January 5. Mrs Goldie Hamilton seeks divorce from Eber Hamilton alleging cruelty and detention from church and public gatherings and a 1907 marriage ended by a December 8 1914 separation after threats and a knife incident.
Terre Haute Ind Dec 31 George E Law an Indian sergeant of marriage here set a new record by officiating at fourteen marriages in twenty four hours He disputed a paper claim of his Terre Haute residence and threatened legal action against the Chicago Saturday Blade for the remark The Brazil News notes the lively dispute and record claim.
Mabel Rogers former Purdue co ed seeks 10 000 for injuries she says seven female students caused by stripping her energizing pins red ink and tossing her into a tub of cold water. She will recount the events in court on March 8.
Local theater ad notes Lena Rivers appears at the Lyric tonight with admission prices and showtime details.
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