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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
1
Mrs T Zarin hosted Boc o Club members at her residence near Vine and Poplar streets this afternoon. A 1912 Overland auto is scheduled for public auction at the Cloverdale Horse Show on June 17 at 1 30 PM, conducted by A H Bievert of Cloverdale Indiana.
An advertisement touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a weekly aid for digestion and blood purification to improve complexion. It promotes tea or tablets sold by Cook Drug Co with claims of cleansing the bowels and aiding the stomach.
The Penelope Club will hold a meeting with Mrs. Fred Thomas on Tuesday afternoon at 2 80 o clock.
Bee Hive Rebekah lodge No. 106 will convene this evening for regular session with all degree team members urged to attend. Important work noted by N G Lou Reising and R 8S Dollie Caldwell.
The M Cammack case enters trial with jury impaneled at 11 20 and attorneys examining witnesses this afternoon. The defense and prosecution outline the case and highlight evidence they will rely on to prove manslaughter charges.
Clem McCammack a Belle Union farmer faces manslaughter charges after the Christmas Day shooting of James Simms in Greencastle. The Putnam Circuit Court trial opened with a jury of twelve selected amid defense objections. Prosecutor Sutherlin outlines the case while defense attorney James Allee argues the shooting was justified under a bad man defense. Witness Wellington Crawley testifies about the Riggs beer party and the alleged weapon under Simms coat.
The Sunday evening Children’s Day program at the Christian church drew a capacity crowd. Seven girls performed a pan tomime “Nearer My God to Thee” in white attire with red spotlight, praised for faultless renditions of music, exercises, and readings. Mrs. John Young, Mrs. Cora O’Brien, and Mrs. E R Bartley led the program.
The Roachdale annual event ends with a large orderly crowd and high turnout. Only one arrest is reported during the day as the show concludes successfully.
Roachdale Indiana June 13 Band concert closed the day’s events at the annual horse show. The crowd was large and orderly with one arrest, Fred Ford of Bainbridge, for refusing to leave the judging ring. Judges awarded prizes across classes including trotting, speed, ponies, drivers, and turnout, with many winners from Crawfordsville Bainbridge Russellville and Roachdale.
A Sunday morning storm in Putnam County wrecked crops as high winds and heavy rain toppled trees and felled power lines. Lightning struck buildings, causing structural damage and killing stock. crews worked to clear debris and restore outages across affected areas.
A Sunday wind and rain storm battered Putnam County causing heavy wheat and clover damage and downed trees silos and buildings. Lightning struck a Hutcheson farm house but caused no fire. A mule on Virgil Lee Terry’s farm died from lightning. Roads were blocked by debris and outages affected the city’s electric and fire alarm circuits. Insurance covered most losses.
Greencastle residents marked Flag Day by displaying Old Glory at homes and businesses. The Daughters of the American Revolution plan exercises at Mrs. Frank Cass's home with a 5:30 supper at the Coss residence. The Woman's Relief Corps aided the event. Bert Mills and Jack Krieder from Brazil visited town recently.
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