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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1915
Page
1
A report notes Cheyenne Wyoming resident and Greencastle native Cooper as a prominent legislator and wealthy landowner. It mentions his real estate holdings and ownership of a livery barn once located on the Hanna Furniture site and the Model Clothing & Dry Goods stores.
Superintendent Phil S. Fenn declines to discuss drilling results while noting excellent oil showing and saturated strata on the James Miller farm west of Bain Bridge. development details remain unavailable.
In north Putnam county a drillers crew on the Miller farm reportedly struck oil in the first sand layer at about 900 feet. Putnam Oil & Gas vice president Phil S. Fenn confirmed oil but gave no details. Crowds gathered at the site Sunday as the operation plans to extend to the second sand layer and shoot both seams.
Trustees at the Indiana State Farm meet on Wednesday to seek state officials approval for more inmate labor. They plan to recruit additional workers to prepare the facility for receiving prisoners and discuss regular monthly business.
Trustees of the Indiana State Farm west of Putnamville meet in January to seek governor approval for sending county prisoners to the farm to aid in work and prepare facilities for inmate housing. No number announced. Progressing amid bad weather. spring timing anticipated. Governor Ralston would issue a proclamation and judges would sentence inmates to the farm. Also on the agenda: monthly claims and bids for supplies.
B P O Ellis notes Greencastle lodge No 1077 regular session Tuesday at 7 30 pm with E E Caldwell secretary. The S C C will meet with Mrs Fred Thomas on Tuesday evening.
C. C. Traub traveling passenger agent for the Vandalia Railroad visited Greencastle on Saturday and met with local business leaders to discuss a possible meeting involving the Big Four Monon and Vandalia railroads. A tentative date is set for Tuesday morning January 19 at 10 o'clock to consider potential town benefits.
Forrest Cooper of Putnamville, a notable Putnam county Democrat, was appointed to a clerkship in the Indiana House of Representatives by Rep. Andrew Durham and left for Indianapolis to begin work. He will be the county’s sole general assembly appointee this year. Beside him, Putnam county also retains Arthur Hamrick as chief clerk. An upcoming thimble tea by the Woman's League of College Avenue M. E. church is planned for Thursday January 14 from to 6 pm to foster sociability and acquaint new congregants. An offering of 10 cents is welcomed. Deputy: Robert Huffman, visiting from Terre Haute, spent Sunday with his parents on North Indiana Street. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Gilmore plan a dinner party Tuesday at their home.
Fox Hunters of Greencastle and nearby towns plan forming a Fox Hound Association to promote an annual show and boost interest in the sport. The group indicates intent to organize exhibitions and attract participants and spectators.
Followers of fox hound sport in this city and nearby towns plan a Putnam County Fox Hunters Association to promote an annual exhibit and big hunt. The successful last week's combined exhibit with poultry show spurred action and interest. A permanent organization aims to surpass this year's show and attract prize money, entries, and potential hunts in fox-rich areas.
Discussion on reviving a once famous sport in Putnam County advances as hunters show interest in the project and plan a future meeting to discuss the matter.
Plans and initial work proceed on a second floor auditorium in the old West College building at DePauw University. When finished the space will seat about 650 for entertainments requiring a stage while Meharry Hall hosts church services and pipe organ concerts. Recitation rooms will become dressing rooms with stage access from the east.
The DePauw School of Music announces the first weekly recital after Christmas vacation in Music Hall Tuesday at 7 pm. The program includes piano pieces by Adams, Foreum, Lichner, and Chaminade, violin solos, vocal selections, and works by Dowell and Scott, featuring students such as Miss Caroline Foreum, Miss Delilah Wilson, Mr James Lucas, and Miss Eva Carnell.
Bee Hive Rebekah lodge No 106 will meet this evening for regular session. Installation of officers and a good attendance is expected. Delilah Thomas N G Emma Johnston Secretary.
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