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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1915
Page
1
Charles McBride of Linton, arrested by Big Four detectives, was sentenced to a long term by Mayor Cooper for carrying concealed weapons. The case ties him to a notorious police figure in the area.
Charles McBride of Linton, among twenty four arrested for stealing rides on trains, was sentenced to 210 days on the State farm after pleading guilty to carrying concealed weapons. He could not pay a $200 fine and costs and sought mercy for his wife as detectives pursue a broader burglar record.
Greencastle observed a quiet Fourth of July on the fifth with orderly festivities. Downtown crowds made noise from firecrackers at private homes, while most residents avoided injuries and some traveled to neighboring towns or drove through the countryside.
John Foudray and Edgar Foudray narrowly escaped probable death when their motorcycle and sidecar were struck by a limited traction car. The incident highlights a dangerous moment on the road and the brothers’ swift actions may have prevented worse injuries.
John Foudray and his brother Edgar narrowly escaped serious injury when their motorcycle side car were struck at Beveridge Street crossing by a westbound traction car due at 4 38. The machine and its pilot headlight were demolished. The incident occurred near Greencastle as the pair returning from Limedale drove onto the tracks after misjudging the passing trams.
Harvey Reeves age 55 of Morton avenue and Greencastle insurance headquaters was stricken with mental trouble late Saturday and placed in critical condition. He attended a Bainbridge horse show then showed alarming decline Sunday requiring multiple helpers. Relatives D F Higgins Arthur Reeves and Merle Masten are in attendance as doctors fear no improvement.
Four prisoners escaped from the State Farm on Sunday. Two returned to the farm after a few hours and confessed. The other two were captured near Limedale by Ralph Howard and guards and are in county jail awaiting State Prison sentence.
James Hurst of south Indiana street was taken to Martinsville Sunday for treatment of inflammatory rheumatism. His condition is considered serious. Hurst, a well known county resident, previously operated the buggy business later housed by the Thomas Buggy company on Jackson street.
County commissioners approve purchasing a road roller with scarifier attachment, mirroring the city of Greencastle’s plan. The outfit is slated for delivery after next month’s close of contract.
Putnam county commissioners plan next month to purchase a road roller with scarifier attachment similar to Green Castle city equipment to improve country roads. Bids from rollers manufacturers will be reviewed before the August 2 meeting. Three road contracts were awarded Monday afternoon to Curran for W. P. Thompson road, Clarke & Webb for William Day road, and C. B. Shaner for J. W. Knauer road after Williamson & Ellis were disqualified for insufficient sureties.
Locust street Sunday school enjoyed an ideal day hosted by Mr. O L Jones and wife on their Water Works area. Guests used the large lawn for games and a nearby creek for water fun while a generous picnic feast was shared, creating lasting memories.
The iron grey match team owned by McCurry and Reed won the blue ribbon in the match team event at the Bainbridge horse show held Saturday. The Monroe township show drew large attendance with many fine animals exhibited. Awards included Heavy Draft Stallion first Joe Collins Bainbridge, General Purpose Stallion first Oscar Lydick North Salem, Light Harness Stallion first George Lloyd Morton, Match Team first McCurry and Reed Greencastle, and Ladies Hitching first Luella McCabe Greencastle.
Seven Central A A records were broken as the Chicago Athletic Association won with 99 points at Stagg Field. DePauw’s Ivan Myers, running for the Illinois Athletic Club, placed second in the 880 yards and third in the mile, continuing his rising pace after setting a conference mile record last month. Mrs. Lloyd Knight of Mt Meridian visited Chicago.
Clarence Runyan becomes state’s evidence and details Jesse Manus’s gambling house in South Greenville. Manus, arraigned before Mayor Walter Cooper for intoxication, pleads guilty and receives a $60 fine.
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