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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
1
Weather advisories note near Greencastle warmer conditions with timely rain preventing yield failure. Moisture remains scarce south of the National Road, though prospects hold steady in the immediate vicinity as farmers assess crop potential and moisture needs.
Putnam county farmers near Greencastle express optimism for fair yields across crops due to recent timely rains. North of the National road shows better moisture, boosting oats and corn prospects, while south of the road suffers drought. Rye and wheat may be decent but below earlier expectations. clover stands improved though needing more rain for an outstanding yield.
Katie Pearl Perron sues Henry Person in Putnam Circuit Court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and threats to kill. She seeks custody of their son, $200 alimony, and $100 a year for son’s support. Husband files cross complaint for custody. Attorneys are Aliee and Aliee for the wife and Jackson Boyd for the husband.
Indiana records show automobiles sold in the summer at about 150 per day based on license calls. So far in the year 53,511 Indiana owned machines have licenses issued. The 480 dealers statewide account for most purchases, with rural areas and small towns receiving the bulk of sales. Motorcycle totals reach 8,597 and licensed chauffeurs total 2,250. Transfers on second-hand cars occur at 2 to 12 daily. Lois Mason of Mackinaw, Illinois, plans to return home after a visit with Mrs. Rachel Mason in Indiana.
In Greencastle leaders say both sides give similar arguments over the planned junior high facility. They plan to hold a meeting tonight to discuss the issue and address the construction dispute in court or public session.
Jackson Boyd leads opponents of a new Greencastle junior high school. He says injunction suits will be filed and a meeting will plan actions. Supporters say bonds will fund construction and proceed, with the dispute drawing wide local attention and heated debate.
Madison township farmers James Christenberry and Charles Wright were arrested by Constable Crawford Crawley and pleaded not guilty to intoxication charges filed by Henry Carpenter. The affidavits allege a drunken revel and disturbance at Carpenter’s home late Monday night. The case was continued with no trial date set.
DePauw university summer school students discuss forming a baseball team with many attending base ball material available. Ford, the second team pitcher, will pitch for the Old Gold, and other players include Buford Thomas, Ford Frick, Glenn Tucker, Dorsey Meade Anderson and George McDonald. Several players will travel to Petosky Michigan July 2 to sing at the Temple theatre and stay all summer.
A laborer at Fern Sand Works suffered a painful wrist injury after a sharp tool struck his wrist by another worker. The incident occurred on site during regular operations and was treated locally.
Autie Pelfrey, living west of town near Fern, suffered a painful wrist injury while working at Fern Sands Works Tuesday evening. A fellow laborer struck him with a pointed pick, entering the wrist joint and possibly breaking bone. Dr W M McGaughey treated him, and an X ray will be taken tomorrow. He expects to miss several weeks of work though the outlook is not grave.
A bright rainbow formed a complete circle around the sun, about 10 degrees out, with no rain. The phenomenon appeared near solar noon and faded within an hour, puzzling locals and the Brazil News staff who had no astronomer to explain it.
A Putnam County Circuit Court suit seeks $115.39 from Earl Padgett and others to cover work and repairs on a barn and Padgett residence. Alonzo Todd, carpenter, holds a mechanics lien for $95.39 due June 15, 1914, plus $20 attorneys fees, and asks foreclosure and sale of the property for relief. Also noted is Lewis H. Stewart, 88, claiming long-standing Democratic voting and Putnam roots.
Mrs Ella Lawson of Danville Mrs Alice Hurst Mrs H H Hicks and Mr and Mrs L C Albin with Miss Ruth Runyan of Cloverdale are guests at the Paul Albin home east of town. Mrs N Wilson returns to Brownstown after a several days visit with the Alspaugh and Ensign families in this city.
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