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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
1
Township leaders oppose forming a joint high school with the town. Voters fear loss of control, as the joint project would shift management away from the township while covering about a third of the construction cost.
Debate centers on whether Greencastle should build a new city school alone or pursue a joint high school with the township. Support tilts toward city control due to tuition funds and governance concerns. Proponents argue a city plan avoids township involvement and aligns with local conditions.
Postmaster General Burleson issues an order effective January 1 1916 prohibiting bicycles and motorcycles in rural delivery. He cites limited carrying capacity and poor mail protection in bad weather. About 8000 carriers must switch from these vehicles.
James Crawford, while golfing, lost his bicycle left by a fence. After two days he located it tossed into Fenwick Reed yard on East Seminary Street. A reader saw the want ad in The Herald and pointed him to the wheel, costing ten cents to reclaim.
A Hagenbeck Wallace representative said the circus likely will headline Greencastle around late August or early September. He outlined plans after visiting Bloomington and Bedford and promised a final decision soon. Earlier in the season the Robinson circus was set for August 4, making a potential three-circus season in Greencastle.
The Christian church Sunday school picnic will be held tomorrow at Mc Lean Springs just south of town. A picnic dinner will be served at noon and the day will feature games and other amusements.
The legality of taxing fraternity properties is likely to be settled by the State Board of Tax Commissioners after hearing fraternity representatives Monday.
The State Board of Tax Commissioners prepared to decide within days on whether Greencastle fraternity properties should be taxed. The appeal follows the County Board of Review placing the houses on tax duplicates, with officials arguing the properties are taxable as not used exclusively for educational or charitable purposes. University witnesses testified the university exercises supervision over the fraternities. C. A. Kelley conducted business in Indianapolis.
Army General Staff warns of horse breed depletion and urges a potential embargo on mares to Europe to prevent harming national stock.
Washington reports Secretary of War Garrison may urge Congress to embargo mares export after staff analysis shows European buyers depleting U S horse and mule stocks. Figures show exports soared from 1913-15, prompting warnings that the nation could become horseless in a few years unless mares are barred.
Greencastle Water Company challenges Putnam County Board of Review assessment, asking the State Board of Tax Commissioners to lower the plant value from 70000 to a figure closer to its depreciated cost. Attorney B F Corwin argues that Public Utility Commission experts advise a lower value and depreciation since installation. A decision is expected late this week.
The Harmony church plans an ice cream social at Brick Chapel next Saturday evening to raise funds for a new church building after cyclone destruction. The Harmony band will perform, and Brick Chapel invited the event, though Brick Chapel has no role in the arrangements.
Bruce Paxton of Flemingsburg Kentucky and Mrs Arthur Rhorer of Cincinnati attend the funeral of James Paxton held today. Paxton was Bruce Paxton and Mrs Rhorer’s uncle. James Paxton’s boyhood home was in Flemingsburg. The Gerhard Sisters of St Louis, visiting Indianapolis for a photographers convention, stopped to see their niece Emilouise Gerhard living with Mr and Mrs M S Miller.
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