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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1915
Page
1
Dr. George P. Eckman preached that scriptures fill a unique place in human life unlike any other literature. He noted minor inaccuracies fail to diminish the book’s spiritual value.
Dr. George P. Eckman of New York delivered a January sermon in Meharry Hall arguing that the Bible is an infallible guide in life and the life to come while acknowledging human error in scriptural details. He called inspiration the unbreathing of life and said it guides knowledge rather than replaces it. The service included university choir and organ music by Van Denman Thompson.
Reports from the vicinity of the oil site say drillers were delayed for two days due to a deficient cable on drilling apparatus. New supplies arrived Sunday according to the report.
Reports indicate oil operations in Monroe township resumed after a two day halt due to a deficient cable. A new steel rope arrived at Bainbridge Sunday and the drill began again at midnight. Superintendent Phil S. Fenn refused to release details, saying it may take about two weeks to provide information.
Reports say Mr. Fenn has taken more leases in the county's northern area and many leases changed hands in recent days. The well stands between 1200 and 1300 feet, with the second oil sand strata expected soon near 1250 to 1300 feet. This second sand is thought to house abundant oil.
The DePauw School of Music closes the term with a Tuesday evening recital in Music Hall at seven. Soloists include Lois Brown Ruth Coble Mary Headley Grace Hartley Helen Martin Kathleen Campbell Mary Hoy Irene Wood Lena McNeel and Olin Rippetoe among twenty sopranos six violins and instrumentalists performing works by Tschaikowsky Gounod Chopin Mozart and Weber.
Mike Maloney and Justice of Peace B F Heaney of Bainbridge faced a courtroom incident described as a fight. Maloney was fined one dollar plus costs by Squire Frank in Bainbridge.
A Saturday ruling in Justice of Peace Phillip Frank's court settles a street fight between Bainbridge JP B F Heaney and Monroe timber buyer Mike Maloney. Maloney pleaded guilty to assault and battery, paid a $1 fine and costs, and was released. Maloney claimed Heaney's prior decision favored a fee and the fight ended when Maloney pushed Heaney to the ground.
Grade teachers report solid pupil performance to the superintendent. Hen Ders on reduced absences and tardiness to a minimum, four grades lead with best averages during the month.
Schools closed a winter month with 656 students enrolled in grades. Only 18 tardies and 78 absences were reported from 26 240 half days, with no truancy. Top records came from Seventh Grade Second Ward under Miss Delilah Miller and Fourth Grade First Ward under Miss Erama Jones.
The report notes Oscar Thomas led a class with strong attendance while Miss Miller and Miss Jones classes posted perfect or near perfect records. Eighth grade had no absences or tardies, seventh saw two absences and no tardies, and the initiative by Superintendent Henderson rewards rooms with twenty days of flawless attendance with a one fourth day recess, beginning when a pupil is tardy or absent.
Word comes of the death of George W. Hoffman who spent recent years in Oklahoma and was a well known county figure. He was the son in law of Dr. Joseph Robinson of Wilmore. Mrs. Edward Berry of Terre Haute is visiting relatives here briefly.
A note touts good coffee at the Star Billiard Rooms new lunch counter. Diners are invited to enjoy quick meals and beverages in a casual setting.
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