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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1914

Page

4

Watch Stolen From Dormitory Recovered By Police

After weeks of work by Marshal John Cooper and Policeman John Maloney, a watch stolen from Miss Ruth Jones a DePauw student at the Dormitory was recovered. The watch was turned over to Jones at the mayor’s office this afternoon. Officers believe Mrs Amos Hibbs took the watch and also a pocketbook and ring. A family quarrel led to discovery of the watch after Mrs Hibbs allegedly sold it to her brother for ten dollars.

Marshal John Cooper John Maloney Ruth Jones DePauw Amos Hibbs

Monroe Township Honors Two Putnam County Students

Monroe Township schools boast two honor pupils from Putnam County Eve Shuey with a 91 average and Aileen Reed with a 90 graduate this year The Monroe Township commencement exercises were held Thursday night in Bainbridge Matt Murphy delivered the keynote address

Monroe Township Putnam County Eve Shuey Averae Aileen Reed Bainbridge Matt Murphy

Greencastle Creamery to Close Indefinitely Tomorrow

Hind and Wetz run Greencastle Creamery will shut down at noon. Manager S F Hamilton cited insufficient farmers cream supply as the reason. Opening again remains undecided.

Greencastle Hind & Wetz S. F. Hamilton

Conservatory Pupils to Hold Evening Recital

The Asbury Conservatory of Music presents a recital tonight at 8 at Lo ust Street Church led by pupil performances across organ, violin, piano and voice. Jessie Luther will read between numbers. Lelia Worrall and Mary Louise Pettyjohn join vocal and piano pieces alongside works by Grunfeld MacDowell Staub and more. Mrs. Palmer to open a boarding house on West Washington Street next Monday.

Asbury Conservatory of Music Loust Street Jessie Luther Baptiste Esther Laverty Grunfeld Vivian Clark Walter Boyle MacDowell Staub Helen Faust Giannini Mia Friml Pear Newgent Schumann Esther Laverty Indianapolis Asbury Conservatory

Roll of Honor Announced by Greencastle Superintendent

H. G. Woody reports a year of perfect attendance and tardiness-free records across districts. The list spans grades 1 through 8 in Districts 1 2 and 3 and includes high school students with several names repeated in multiple grades. A section notes staffers with articles in the office.

H. G. Woody Greencastle Public Schools Oscar Thomas Thatcher Cooper Ethel Davis Robert Allen Donald Wass Byron Stewart Irene Gasaway Wibler Bee Donald Ricketts Amy Smith Harry Gray Clark Brackney Jennie Lawton Phillip Maxwell Arvil Roach Robert Stoner Maggie Turner Evelyn Ayler Elva Ayler Cleon Couchman Jeannetta Gasaway Myrtle McFarlane Charlie Parker Aril Siddons James Zeis Ralph Crousore M. Emma Jones Fred Crousore Gilbert Snider Nathan Sillery Harold Williams Mary Turner Laverne Snider Esther Snider Novetta Greene Gertrude Brumley Jean Selby Doris Bee Chelma Gasaway Mary A. Stoner Elizabeth Stoner Josephine Stoner Florence Evans Mary L. Duncan Etta Adams Merle Burjette Ernest Durham Clifford Bee

Ape Burglary Suspect Caught In Ohio Kitchen

In Akron, Ohio, police confront a burglar hiding in Mrs Selah Simmons kitchen as an ape sits and eats a sandwich. Officer Frank McGuire, with revolver drawn, discovers the animal is the intruder and takes the creature to the station. Owner Alfred Drowaisky, an animal trainer, claims the ape, which had escaped overnight.

Akron Ohio Frank McGuire Selah Simmons McGir McGuire Ap Ape

Attendance Record Holds Across School System

Henry Shoptaugh leads the district with eight years of perfect attendance. He will move to high school next year from Miss Miller's room. George Sage, class of 1914, earned four straight years with no absence or lateness, overcoming winter snow and country travel. The graduating class shows strong punctuality with many students perfect for three of four years and few late arrivals.

Jacob Keifer Big Four Automatic Signal Company Paris James Shamel Mabel Anna Hastings Indianapolis Harry Mason New York City Germany Lafayette E. P. Mathers F. R. Christie Clayton Frank Treat Henry Shoptaugh

Progressive and Socialist Conventions Set for Putnam County

Putnam County hosts weekend party gatherings with the Progressive and Socialist groups meeting in separate rooms at the courthouse. Progressives plan a 10 o clock nomination of a county ticket with Otis E. Gulley of Danville expected to address the afternoon session. Socialists to nominate a county ticket in the forenoon with several speakers slated.

Putnam County Bull Moosers Court House Oelock Otis E. Gulley Danville Congress

New Teacher Hired to Join High School Faculty

The school board announces the addition of Edward Pitkin to the high school staff. He will teach Latin and Mathematics, expanding the faculty roster for the new term.

Theigh School Edward Pitkin

Washington Township Commencement Tonight at Reelsville

The Washington township school commencement will be held at the Reelsville Methodist Church this evening. The program lists music, an address on The Fourfold Education by Edward L. Day, diploma presentations by County Supt. Wright, and benediction. Graduates include 11-Bryan Rader, John Logan, Ruth Ozment, Glenn Skelton, Herschel McCullough, Cecil Matkins, Viola Johnson, Donald Rees, and 1914 seniors Glendon L. Right, Goldia Jacobs, Leona Long, plus Common School graduates and long lists of names.

Washington Township Reelsville Methodist Church Wright Bryan Rader John Logan Ruth Ozment Glenn Skelton Herschel McCullough Cecil Matkins Viola Johnson Donald Rees Glendon L. Right Goldia Jacobs Leona Long Ruth Dell McCullough Ray ‘L'Rester Marie Boling Jake McCullough Loyd B. Fellows Ruth McCullough Let

Prospects Bright for Extensive Oil Production

C R Dulin of Irvine Kentucky reports two tested wells on a leased tract near Irvine yield 10 to 15 and 15 to 20 barrels daily. He expects shots to boost production to 40 or 50 barrels and plans tanks and a third well with more test wells soon. Local shareholders await shots with optimism.

C. R. Dulin Irvine

Rightsell case goes to the jury in $3500 claim

Arguments in the Rightsell case, where James Rightsell seeks 3500 from Samuel and Matilda Rightsell of Washington township, went to the jury after two hours per side. Attorney Matt Murphy opened for the defendant, followed by John P. Allee. Brazil attorneys George Knight and Carl Miller spoke for the defendants, then S A Hays closed for the plaintiff. The jury began deliberations.

Rightsell James Rightsell Samuel Matilda Rightsell Washington Township Matt Murphy John P. Allee George Knight Carl Miller Brazil S. A. Hays

Indiana County Superintendents Meet in Terre Haute

County Superintendent LS Wright has received a program for the annual Indiana County Superintendents Association meeting to be held in Terre Haute on June 17 18 and 19. Superintendent Wright likely will attend the gathering.

Wright Indiana County Superintendents’ Association Terre Haute

Ladies' Aid to Serve Ice Cream at Brick Chapel Lawn

The Ladies' Aid Society of Brick Chapel invites all to an ice cream cake and strawberries sale on the church lawn this Saturday evening June 7. Also, a boarding house opens at 20% West Washington Street on Monday June 8 with two furnished rooms for rent by Mrs. Palmer.

Ladies’ Aid Society of Brick Chapel Adv West Washington Street Palmer

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