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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1915

Page

4

Local notes from Putnamville and surrounding area

Prosecuting Attorney William M. Sutherlin was in Putnamville on business this afternoon. The East Section of the ladies of the Christian church will meet tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Zimmerman at her home on south College avenue. Several residents including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allee, Miss Lessie Allee, and Frank Wallace traveled to Indianapolis for the day. Various locals visiting and traveling to nearby towns and events are listed, with church services and Scout activities noted.

William M. Sutherlin Putnamville The Ladies of the Christian Church Frank Allee Miss Lessie Frank Wallace Indianapolis Allee Louise Carpenter Noblesville Hermonia Spurrier Grand Rapids Mich G. W. Bence John Sweet Marshall, NL Landes Chapel Limedale Sweet Quincy Samuel Sweet Maude Bridges Long Beach Calif Hazel Bridges California Bridges Exposition West

Ladies of the church host parlor meeting

Section Two of the Christian church will entertain the ladies of the congregation and their friends in the church parlors Thursday afternoon at 2:80 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bicknell and family and Miss Helen Deitrich and Rome Deitrich motored to Indianapolis in the Bicknell machine Tuesday, where they spent the day.

The Christian Church Henry Bicknell Helen Deitrich Rome Deitrich Indianapolis Bicknell

Unclaimed Letters Listing at Local Post Office

The post office reports letters uncalled for from Golden Miss Fern Miller Miss Clara Newton Mrs Carl Thomas Mrs Edith Hayman Frank. Inquiries should reference advertised when calling for them, signed W B Vestal Postmaster.

Golden Fern Miller Clara Newton Carl Thomas Edith Hayman Frank W. B. Vestal

Two Farm Prisoners Escape Captured At Reelsville

Two prisoners escaped from the State Farm Tuesday night. Guards and officials pursued them and they were captured this morning at Reelsville by Edward Coulter and James Daniels. The captors are state-prison inmates. They were brought to Putnam county jail to await the next court term for sentencing.

State Farm Reelsville Edward Coulter James Daniels Putnam County

DePauw Music Faculty To Host Summer School Concert

On Tuesday night July 20 Dean R G McCutchan and Van Denman Thompson will perform in Meharry Hall for DePauw summer school students and Green Castle townspeople. The free concert starts at the stated hour and admission is open to all attendees.

Dean R. G. McCutchan van Denman Thompson DePauw School of Music Meharry Hall DePauw University Greencastle

Death of State Farm guard at Putnamville

Chester Trowbridge of Charlottsville Indiana a 31 year old guard at the State Farm near Putnamville died today at 11am after a brief pneumonia illness. His body was taken to Hanna Undertaking for burial preparations and will be transported to Charlottsville tonight. His death marks the second at the State Farm since the institution opened.

Chester Trowbridge Charlottsville Ind Putnamville Hanna Undertaking Establishment James Trowbridge Trowbridge State Farm

Teacher denies pupil did not whip him in Roachdale

A letter from C E Littell of Lima Ohio refutes Roy Oakley of Roachdale’s claim he whipped Littell. Littell says he taught in Roachdale ten years ago and did not recall Oakley in his classes nor ever give or receive any such boxing licks. He notes misdated and false details in Oakley’s story.

Indiana Roy Oakley Roachdale St.Louis Littell Oakley Indianapolis C. E. Littell Lima, O Delavan Smith Orce Dela Lake Forest Illinois

Poplar Grove Socials and Travels Report

A storm swept through Poplar Grove on Saturday afternoon. Locals visited relatives in Greencastle Fillmore Cloverdale and Indianapolis. Included are names such as Albert Coffman Verna Lasley Hettie Cue Mae Jones and G H Bales among others with a note of community events and travel.

Albert Coffman Greencastle Verna Lasley Fillmore Eel River Falls Hettie Cue Cloverdale Mae Jones William Alkire M. D. Lasley G. H. Bales Sherman Irwin Inevent Mary Bales Alta Leon Trout Indianapolis Valley Mills John Trout Terre Haute Elmer Farmer Sarah Farmer Indianapollis Fred Lasley Charles Wyant Cleopatra Brazil Eugene Hall

Roller Works On Streets With Good Results Today

The new Huber road roller operated by Rex Hunt produced excellent surface improvements on Walnut Street between Indiana and Jackson. After tearing up the street Tuesday and adding rock and water binder finish, the thoroughfare is now in good travel condition. Vine Street between Walnut and Poplar will receive similar repair work. The scarifier and roller combination efficiently loosens material and packs the street. Hunt will oversee the operation after council acceptance of the machine.

Huber Road Walnut Street Indiana Jackson Street Vine Street Walnut Poplar Rex Hunt

Notice To Contractors Greencastle High School Upgrades

On August 7 1915 at 2 pm at the Greencastle city library the School Board invites bids to install a complete heating plumbing and ventilating system for the Elm Street high school building. Drawings and specs are available from architect Herbert L Bass. Bids may be for entire work or separately for heating and ventilating and plumbing. Each bid requires a bond equal to the bid. Contracts go to the lowest responsible bidder. The board may reject any or all bids. Signed by Ww. P. Sackett H Allen C Gillen. City of Greencastle Ind. Herald July 14 21 28.

Greencastle Putnam County Indiana Greencastle High School Elm Street Herbert L. Bass Indianapolis Ww. P. Sackett H. ©. Allen C. Gillen

Plans Presented for High School Building Repairs

The city school board received remodeling plans from Architect H. L. Bass of Indiana­lois. Exhibits will be in the city library after Monday, with work set to begin the first week in August. Excavation is underway and to be completed within a month, though the project may not finish before school starts. The board also awarded coal supply for next winter to J. W. Herod of south Greencastle, the lowest bid among four bidders.

City School Board H. L. Bass Indianalois State Board of Education J. W. Herod South Greencastle

Sheriff Popejoy’s car wrecked near State Farm office

Sheriff Popejoy of Carroll County and his wife escaped injury when their Haynes touring car rolled into a ditch on the National Road near the State Farm hill. The trio aboard was unharmed. The vehicle, damaged to the front wheel axle and fenders, was brought for repairs and the sheriff returned home to Delphi. Mr and Mrs C C Hurst hosted the review board gathering with several couples in attendance.

Popejoy Carroll County State Farm State Institution

Just Compare Smith and Thomas Taggart

Indianapolis July 14. The Marion county election proceedings feature an interesting comparison between Smith and Thomas Taggart. The article notes newspapers across the state have voiced opinions on the matter reflecting diverse political beliefs.

Smith and Thomas Taggart Willis S. Thompson Indianapolis Ind Marion

Taggart Defends Record Against Delavan Smith Attacks

In a frank appraisal, supporters contrast Thomas Taggart’s constructive career with Delavan Smith’s hostile press tactics. The piece cites Taggart’s French Lick development, civic benevolence, and steady leadership, while accusing Smith of attempts to destroy Taggart and the town’s progress through sensational reporting.

Delavan Smith Thomas Taggart Mr. Taggart Taggart French Lick Europe Indiana

Monon Special Excursion To Chicago From Greencastle

The Monon runs a special excursion train to Chicago departing Greencastle at 11 08 p m Saturday July 17 arriving Chicago at 6 00 a m Sunday July 18 The return departs Chicago Sunday July 18 Fare two dollars and fifty cents J D Ellis agent

Monon Chicago Greencastle J. D. Ellis

Diarrhoea Cured Quickly by Chaigin’s Eye Remedy

A reader recounts a two year past bout of diarrhoea lasting over a week. After using Chaigin’s Eye Remedy the first dose relieved symptoms and within two days the writer regained full strength and health.

Jo Buford N. D Gist Chaigin

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