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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
1
A five passenger touring car driven by Miss Mar Jorie Campbell crashed into a culvert east of the city Wednesday after skidding from the road. The vehicle was running at good speed before the wreck.
A five passenger touring car skidded off a road near the Ed Black farm east of the city and struck a cement culvert. Miss Marjorie Campbell and four companions escaped with scratches and bruises. The 15 to 20 mph wreck rendered the radiator, windshield, front spring, and engine damaged. the car was towed to the Green Castle garage for repairs.
The annual Odd Fellows memorial exercises for Putnam Lodge No. 45 and Greencastle Lodge No. 848 will be held next Sunday June 21 with a parade to the cemetery headed by the Harmony Band and joined by Rebekah Lodges. Rev A M Hootman will deliver the memorial address at the Christian Church if rain delays. invitations extended to nearby lodges and public welcome.
Fire partially destroyed the residence of C. C. Leachman this afternoon. Blaze believed started from electric light wires. Firemen fought stubbornly. loss estimated in the several hundred dollars.
A blaze believed sparked by electric wires gutted the Leachman residence on East Franklin Street this afternoon. Firefighters, hampered by hose shortages, battled for about an hour, saving most contents. damages run to several hundred dollars with insurance of 1600 on the house and 300 on personal goods. A second alarm was sent but crews arrived too late to redeploy.
County Superintendent L G Wright attended the annual County Superintendents Association of Indiana session in Terre Haute. The gathering opened in Normal Hall with welcome by Dr. W W Parsons and a response from Lee L Driver. Officials expect Indianapolis to become the convention city and a full officers’ change at Friday’s elections.
Eldie Troxell of Green Castle and Herbert Moore of New Albany have purchased the Madison Democrat Progressive. They will keep it a Progressive paper during the campaign and then run it as an independent publication. Also note hats on sale at Mrs Werneke's Millinery store.
Charles King appeared before Judge Hughes on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill. He was unable to post bond and was jailed awaiting trial in Putnam Circuit Court.
Charles King of north Greencastle appeared before Judge James P. Hughes and pleaded not guilty to assault and battery with intent to kill. Bond set at 500 dollars. King jailed for trial. King accused of severely beating Artie Boswell at a north end restaurant last Saturday night, with witnesses saying Boswell was knocked down several times. Boswell was bedridden for days. King claims Boswell provoked with a knife. he showed cuts on his coat. King intends to file against Boswell for assault and battery with intent to kill, though not yet filed. Trial scheduled for the 25th of the month.
Mrs Lemon Gaddie of this city became the bride of Frank Taylor of Indianapolis at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Taylor 702 Depot street in a small colored circles wedding. Rev H C Franklin presided with Bertha Pittman at the piano and Ruth Taylor singing. The couple will reside at 2353 Yandes street Indianapolis after July 1 with nearby guests including Mrs Aldrigo Jasper, Mrs Lizzie Gaddie and Mrs Mary Gaddie from Indianapolis.
While picking cherries at his north College avenue home Eugene Snider an employee of Home Steam Laundry fell several feet striking the ground and sustaining injuries that will keep him from work for days He landed on his feet preventing broken bones and Dr W W Tucker treated him noting no serious complications though extreme care is needed Lemuel Johns is building a veranda on his east Washington street home and other improvements are planned.
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