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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1915
Page
1
Newspaper accounts show the inauguration of Rufus Bernard von Kleinsmid as president of the University of Arizona. The event is described as very impressive with fine services and distinguished attendees from Mer DePauw and academia.
The Herald summarizes Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes’s principal address at the inauguration of Dr Rufus B von KleinSmid as University of Arizona president. He urges support for professors and warns against rash student criticism, stressing the student teacher bond and the impact of educators on young minds. The note cites Arizona Life for detailed account of the remarks.
After a heavy blizzard that gripped Greencastle Friday the sun returned and streets cleared as residents emerged from homes and businesses. Pedestrians walked safely on snow swept walks and people welcomed a period of fine winter weather.
A man in South Greencastle suffers severe eye injuries when a lime piece thrown by Tom Gorham hits him. Officials investigate the case as one eye is destroyed and the other badly burned.
Pete Albright 27 of south Greencastle was struck in the face by a chunk of slack lime thrown by Tom Gorham during a rough activity at a Gas plant near Vandalia tracks. The left eye is destroyed. the right eye may be saved. Gorham was arrested on a malicious mayhem charge. preliminary hearing set for February 1. Albright is hospitalized in Indianapolis after initial treatment.
The Commercial Club of Green Castle backs a rise in railroad passenger rates and avoids advising representative Andrew E. Durham on the matter. The public meeting drew a well attended crowd.
At a Greencastle meeting in Dr G W Bence's office representatives from the Commercial and Booster Clubs declined to adopt a resolution urging Putnam County's Rep Andrew Durahin to back a state bill raising passenger rates from two to four percent. Railroad officials outlined why higher fares are needed, citing InterState Commerce Commission findings and a proposed rate of 3 to 4 cents per mile. A petition to circulate in Greencastle and surrounding county will urge support for the increase, with signing volunteers ready.
A Friday Ladoga gathering of over 100 residents endorsed a resolution backing the proposed increase and urged the county representative to back the bill in the legislature. A previous Tuesday meeting on the same topic saw no action.
E. L. Rickert, superintendent of Connersville schools, tabulates 1914 school and total tax levies for 83 Indiana towns and cities with populations between 2,500 and 50,000. The report, sent to city superintendents, notes figures for towns near Greencastle.
A proposed measure would restrict sales in towns to enforce dry status. Pharmacists would face monthly written reports if the bill passes into law.
A proposed bill in the Indiana house would require all pharmacists to pay a $1000 annual license fee to the county and sell liquor only on a physician prescription. The measure aims to make dry towns effectively dry by restricting sales and adding monthly reporting with license revocation for noncompliance. Read Bulletin No. 18.
The final service for Dr. W. F. Swahlen was held in the Lebanon Methodist Episcopal Church with a large congregation. Rev. Dr. T. DeWitt Peake led prayers, Rev. Dr. Hendan gave a life long friend tribute, and an address was delivered by President Hannn of McKendree College and Grose. A large St. Louis delegation attended alongside local mourners. Mrs. Beryl Sandy of Cloverdale visited the city today.
A dense price list shows fabrics, linens, and garments discounted at a department store. Muslin, pepperall sheeting, pillow tubing, and hosiery are advertised along with damask, linen damask, towels, lawns, flannels, and silks. Included are bed linens, blankets, sheets, pillowcases, corsets, gowns, and hats with marked sale prices and broad variety of brands.
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