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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
1
Raymond MeCammack testifies about the Kur shooting in which Clem MeCammack fatally wounded Ed James Simms. The witness describes events and details of the fatal incident.
Four witnesses testified with limited impact as McCammack faces manslaughter charges over James Simms’ death after a drunken Christmas Day fight in Greencastle. Riggs described the evening, Simms’ blows, a poker hit, and items found at the scene including a hammer and hatchet.
Mrs Rosa Purcell testified that Simms told her death was near after lodging with him in Terre Haute and visiting him on his death bed. Raymond McCammack, the sole eye witness, said Crawley knocked Simms down and fired several revolver shots, then he reported the shooting at the Riggs home.
William Conway Newgent born in Shelby county Kentucky on November 3 1827 moved with parents to Indiana. Married Sarah Goodwin November 18 1853. Three children Martha Margaret A Welcher and N J Fetty. Died June 4 1915 aged 87 years 7 months at daughter N J Fetty’s home. Nancy Elizabeth Sparks estate probate in Putnam Circuit Court naming sons John William Sparks Charles Preston Sparks Elmer Ellsworth Sparks and Zona Z Sparks executrix Zona Z Sparks. Maynard Gibson injured falling from a cherry tree near Cloverdale.
A compact note highlights a fashion shirt sale appearing in this issue of The Herald for 100 a week. The ad urges readers to view the sale details inside the page.
The suit of a Greencastle girl against the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company seeks 5000 dollars for personal injuries. The case started in Clay County court this morning.
Miss Hazel Smith sues Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Co. for 5000 damages after a wagon struck by a car on east Seminary street in Greencastle. Her injuries include a broken leg. case moved to Clay county court on change of venue. The settlement offers 1500 to Miss Smith and her father Alonzo Smith.
Joseph Christopher Hare born February 4 1859 Collinsville Penn died June 7 1915 age 56 years 4 months 3 days survived by wife daughter grandson two sisters two brothers and many relatives and friends. He moved to Indiana at age twelve with his mother and two sisters after his father died in service. He married Georganna Girten in 1881 and worked in the grocery business in recent years. He suffered heart trouble for years and bore illness with patience saying it is a sweet surrender.
Reuben Snider of south Greencastle married 55 year old Mary Ledwell Tadlock in a private county clerk office ceremony at 9 am. The couple, both residents of Keightleytown, plan to live on Snider’s farm.
A state manslaughter case in Indiana features a jury entirely new to service with no prior jury experience among its members. Attorneys call the situation exceptional, noting that usually several jurors have served before.
James Nelson, an escaped prisoner known as a Black man, was apprehended by farmer near Cunot in Owen County after a large chase involving many men. He fled with two other inmates during the early morning.
James Nelson, an escaped prisoner from the Indiana State Farm, was captured near Cunot by farmer Charles Kennedy who guarded him with an axe until officers arrived. Nelson and two other escapees were on the run since Monday night, with a third prisoner still at large as officers search. Nelson faces a 2 to 5 year State Prison term after a future Putnam Circuit Court hearing.
Sanford Ashton of near Cloverdale was fined $1 and costs in Mayor Walter Cooper's court this morning for intoxication after being detained by Marshal John Cooper. He was released after promising to return home. An advertisement for a shirt sale at the Fashion store on West side square appeared in the notice.
Members of the Woman's Relief Corps observed Flag Day at the Fort Est Hill Cemetery. Resolutions were adopted and Woodrow Wilson policy was praised.
Members of Woman's Relief Corps No. 23 gather at Forest Hill cemetery for Flag Day services in which they decorate graves and adopt a resolution pledging faith and aid to President Woodrow Wilson in pursuing peace.
Vigo County Indiana June 14 Charles L Pulliam Republican assumed the Vigo Circuit Court bench after defeating Eli H Redman in Rockville election. The probate commissioner office was abolished and former probate official Charles M Fortune loses authority as court integration begins. Pulliam directs probate matters to the new court and rejects Fortune rulings.
Citizens are urged to abandon anonymous letters to city officials and present legitimate complaints directly to the mayor or relevant official. The piece condemns cowardly unsigned communications and calls for accountability and transparency in local governance.
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