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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
1
The schedule lists eight games arranged for the coming weeks by coach John Son. It notes weaknesses shown in the Bloomington game have been eliminated and outlines upcoming matchups for the team.
Greencastle High School travels by Vandalia train to Rockville for a decisive match with Rockville High. Coach Johnson refines weaknesses shown in prior games. Coleman returns as a shooter and the lineup includes Crump Small Weves MelIntosh Martin and O'Brien. The season slate features tough opponents such as Bloomington and New Richmond with March open.
Gary Indiana report notes tango parties barred by Superintendent Wirt and Principal Spalding as concerns over school decorum grow. Story mentions Billy Wirt's prominence in local schools and ongoing remodeling plans for downtown stores affecting occupancy and usage.
Democratic State Committee re organized at Indianapolis meeting Thursday with resolutions praising the record of Governor Ralston and the national administration.
The Democratic state committee elected Bernard Korbly as chairman William A Kunkel as vice chairman and Hugh Dougherty as treasurer all from Indianapolis with New not reappointed as secretary The convention date set for March 19 at Tomlinson Hall Meetings planned for March 18 Resolutions praise Woodrow Wilson Thomas Taggart Governor Ralston and the national administration and outline noninterference in Mexico The note also highlights Bryan McAdoo Marshall Shively Kern Taggart and Governor Iston with praise for his first year and streetcar strike handling Members of the new committee announced.
A roster of individuals includes Benjamin Bosse Evansville Dr J C Archer Spencer Mark E Storen Scottsburg Frank M Griffith Vevay J L Randal Greencastle W S Chambers Newcastle Bernard Korbly Indianapolis William A Kunkel Bluffton W E Longley Noblesville Charles J Murphy Bloomington E E Cox Hartford City Edward G Huffman Fort Wayne and D M Bechtel Goshen.
Baltimore dispatch reports delegates of the National Association of Clothing Designers will favor light textured men’s wear next fall with modest color and design. Overcoats will rival women’s garb with dramatic plaid and rough cloth, and sleeves may imitate the kimono style.
A man injured near Limedale more than a year ago accepted a $2900 compromise after claiming a 5000 dollar injury to his ankle hand car. He was riding a signal company vehicle when it collided with the rear end of a freight train.
The damage suit of Charles Gerlatsch of New Albany against the Monon Railroad and the Signal Company was compromised for 2500 dollars. The case began in Clay county court at Brazil after being moved from Putnam, arising from injuries in 1912 while a hand-cart was pushed into a freight train during block signal installation. Notable attorneys represented both sides and several local witnesses testified before the compromise was reached after jury selection.
Dr Von Kleinsmid of the Indiana reformatory says the sale of tobacco and liquors encourages mental defection. He criticizes excessive sentimentality among short haired women as dangerous in reform work and urges tougher measures.
Dr. RK B Von KleinSmid linked substance use to crime and urged scientific study of criminals over punishment. Other speakers discussed evolution of women’s health, sterilization, and public health issues as part of the race betterment conference. A divorce filing in Bloomington alleges tobacco use, profane language, and improper relations.
Greencastle man once linked to the Democratic treasurer nomination confirms he will not enter the race. He had been mentioned as a probable candidate but announced publicly that he will not pursue the office.
James L. Randel cashier of the Central National Bank of Greencastle will not run for Treasurer of State on the Democratic ticket. He announced in Indianapolis that business interests prevent a bid, despite months of favorable chatter and machine politics rumors surrounding his candidacy.
William Stroube died after months of illness and the funeral took place at the Stroube home at 1:50 p m. The Rev B D Beck of Locust Street Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Boone cemetery. Pallbearers were Stroube brothers and Mrs Stroube: Dr C N Stroube Earl Stroube Frank Stroube Will S Torr Frank Torr Walter Torr. Out of town mourners included Dr Reginald Pollom Stockwell Ind Dr and Mrs C N Stroube Roachdale Mr and Mrs D E Wiest Indianapolis and Miss Ruth Stroube Indianapolis.
Rev Albert Pitkin district superintendent will preach at Landes Chapel Limedale at 2 p m and at Putnamville at 7 p m next Sunday. The pastor will preach at Putnamville at 10 45 a m.
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