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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1915
Page
1
Business men and the executive board will meet on Wednesday and Friday nights to finalize arrangements for gifts and the monthly advertising events. The report highlights a spirit of cooperation.
Greencastle merchants from the Boosters Club will meet next Wednesday in the fire department council chamber to finalize plans for distributing 100.00 gifts to Putnam county residents starting in February. On Friday night the executive board will review the final plans for approval. Merchants report strong cooperation and expect significant local advertising benefits. The exact method for distributing the funds remains undisclosed until the surprise is revealed.
At a township assessor meeting William Jamison and local Democrats chose four deputy assessors to aid in spring property assessments. Appointments include Charley Siddong for First Ward Michael Kelley for Second Ward John Curran for Third Ward and Jesse Hamrick for Township Ward.
In Indianapolis early Friday former President Woodrow Wilson hinted he might run again in 1916. He discussed problems of his administration in the past present and future while addressing supporters.
President Wilson addresses over 4000 in Indianapolis on Jackson Day, signaling possible presidential bid in 1916. He defends Mexican policy tariff and currency records and asserts he remains free to think for two more years. Stresses understanding of American temper and the need for public judgment.
Allen Parker the judge ties blue ribbons on prize winning fox hounds exhibited in the Williamson room on the west side of the square. Putnam County Panciers Association elects new officers.
The fox hound and poultry show drew larger crowds on closing day under the Putnam County Fanciers' Association. Prizes went to Rowdy Welch Matt Wood Diue Farle Fannie Dunn Queen Rowdy and Queen noted for best marks. James Wood elected president for next year as the association eyes a bigger event.
Oil drillers sink a test well in Monroe Township reaching 840 feet to find a vein of coal, indicating possible oil development in brown shale.
A test oil well near Bainbridge reports coal at five feet and brown shale rich in oil, with drilling to 900 feet. Operators led by Phil S. Fenn express confidence of oil soon as locals watch eagerly for a potential oil boom and influx of prospects.
Clemm McCammack appeared before Judge James P. Hughes and pleaded not guilty to manslaughter after an indictment in the Christmas morning Greencastle shooting that killed Jams Sims. Bond set at 1500, signed by William Pickens Charles Dorsett Henry Vaughn and John McCammack, trial scheduled for February 8. Attorney John H. James represents McCammack.
An old verse tells how Maud Muller flees with her lover in a benzin touring car. They are pursued by Maud s father riding a mule named Jane. The car crashes and the lover dies of a broken heart the tale ends with a moral about asking the girl s father.
Greencastle evangelist Henry Ostrom, in a Winchester tabernacle address on "The American Home," condemned divorce and moral laxity, urging strong character to resist such trends. Large crowds attend as meetings continue and Tuesday dedication drew all business to a halt.
Locust Street King's Heralds gather Monday at 3 30 p m with sections meeting at several homes including Mrs Shields Mrs Chadwick Mrs Jordan and Mrs Theodore Crawley plus joint sessions for Miss Reed Mrs Bryan at Mrs A T Riley and others at Mrs Lewis corner Liberty and north Indiana streets. Members renewing for the little paper are asked to bring a dime.
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