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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1914
Page
1
A runaway farm team owned by a Putnam County farmer crashed through the yard of Mr. and Mrs. William Brumley causing extensive damage. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated the incident on the farm near the residence.
A runaways team owned by Paul Hibbs ran into the Brumley yard on West Liberty Street Saturday at 5 PM. The wagon struck a tree and the wood shed, which was demolished, while Mrs. Brumley and her daughter escaped injury by seeking safety. Neither horse was hurt and the wagon sustained minor damage.
Hugh H. Dougherty president of the Board of Trustees reports DePauw University in peak condition. He cites the largest endowment the finest students and best faculty with plans for a new university gymnasium discussed at the Greencastle June meeting. Gym campaign prospects are described as favorable by gymnasium committee chair William Latta.
The city record 98 degrees at 2 pm marks today as the warmest day of the season. Forecasts from the Weather Bureau in Indianapolis predict continued heat Tuesday as drought-stricken farmers seek rain. A self-registering thermometer shows 78 at 8 am, 84 at 10 am, 92 at noon, and 98 at 2 pm while authorities respond to a disturbance caused by an intoxicated man in Greencastle.
A road contractor’s senior class day ended with serious injuries when an automobile struck fresh gravel and overturned in the chapel area. Dora Sweet of this city suffered a concussion of the brain. others were only slightly hurt. Commencement week at DePauw University begins in Meharry Hall this morning with Prof. Longden delivering the faculty address.
Dora Sweet, George Skelton, William Detro suffer injuries when a Ford hitting fresh gravel between Seelyville and Terre Haute overturned. Sweet faces concussion and facial injuries, Skelton and Detro have minor wounds, Center and Farmer escape unharmed. The group was en route to Terre Haute for road work with Skelton supervising, as the car rolled after attempting to pass a buggy. Accidents followed by DePauw commencement events as heat adds strain.
Indiana fire marshal department announces forthcoming statistics on fires and prevention. Established May 15 1913 the unit notes June data will enable year to year comparison from May 15, 1913 forward and highlight progress in Indiana fire prevention.
The Herald announces the first installment of Tarzan of the Apes and urges readers to read the thrilling serial. The notice emphasizes the story’s appeal and invites audience engagement with the ongoing adventure.
John Paris an aged citizen and Civil War veteran died at his Tennessee street home Saturday evening after months of illness. He was 67 and survived by a widow and ten children. Funeral services were held at his home with Greencastle Encampment of the G A R in charge and Rev. B D Beck leading. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs James B Nelson was in Indianapolis today.
A large audience attended the Sunday evening program at the Christian Church with the Sunday school room packed. Mrs. Cora O'Brien Mrs. Rupert Bartley and Mrs. Clay Brothers organized the hour long program featuring piano solos recitations vocal solos duets a flute offertory and a class reading. Rose Sage traveled to Indianapolis for the wedding of Miss Marie Sage and Joseph Swallow at Holy Cross church Wednesday morning.
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