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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1914
Page
4
The note packed day mentions Modern Woodmen meeting at 8 o'clock in the hall. Several residents travel for business in Indianapolis and Brazil while others visit family, attend DePauw summer school events, or report illnesses.
Heavy rainfall favors Putnamville as it lands the Penal Farm and is described as a copious shower. Greencastle motorists including Andrew Hanna considered driving to Putnamville to witness the so called gulley washer.
Pluvius bypassed Greencastle in today’s shower itinerary as heavy noontime clouds kept the sun hidden for hours. Temperatures failed to reach 100 degrees with a high near 99, recorded by E Shipley’s self registering thermometer.
A Hendricks County farmer working near Coatesville was found dead in a field on Monday. Officials say extreme heat contributed to the death, marking a fatal incident tied to heat exposure.
The trial of Abraham McCammack of Belle Union charged with assault with intent to murder a Brazil woman was postponed for one week. Mrs Spriggs, the attack victim, was too ill to attend court, and Jackson Boyd, McCammack’s attorney, was in Brazil.
The Leachman family thanks the city fire department for rapidly containing a stubborn blaze that threatened their residence. They also express gratitude to Robert Hanna Virgil Grimes William Bolton Jack Bridges and many friends for aid and sympathy.
The piece contrasts strong views on sleeping outside with stories of personal health benefits and creative inspiration. It describes porch beds, an outdoor sleeping room with glass roof in a city yard, and poetic notes on the beauty and calm of night air, plus aBee colony notes on spring robbing risks.
A naturalist explains the bee's labor by tracing how 62,000 clover blooms yield a pound of honey. It takes 3,760,000 bees to visit these blooms, equating to 3,750,000 trips per ounce of honey, and shows the vast travel involved in every drop.
The town board approves a contract for a distributing station costing 2800 dollars. Roachdale Company to furnish power. Project to be completed by September 1.
The Bainbridge town board and Roachdale Light and Power Co have sold a $2,800 bond issue to build a local distributing station. Work begins immediately with a target to have service ready by fall. Varney Electrical Co will furnish materials and supplies, while Roachdale will perform the construction as Roachdale builds a new $18,000 power plant and upgrades equipment.
Washington announced Charley Reel of Reelsville has been appointed postmaster there after a competitive examination. Reel, a current member of the county board of equalization, was praised by fellow board members who had seen the morning paper announcement.
Mrs. Lucy Black entertained twenty one ladies at her College Avenue home with a three course breakfast in honor of her sister Mrs. Helen Forsyth of Paris Kentucky and her niece Mrs. Albert Bourne of Mt. Sterling Kentucky. The event featured conundrum place cards and ribbon prizes with social hour surrounding the meal. Other attendees included Mrs. Charles Barnaby Mrs. Harry Smith and several local residents. Reports state a heavy rain fell near Hamrick Station later in the day.
Spencer Mahan questions proposed Greencastle high school funding and trustees authority. He cites petition results showing a 128 residents surveyed with 100 opposing the project, urges a public vote next November, and highlights tax pressures from sewer costs and rising living costs.
Members of the local BPO Elks lodge who own cars and can arrange transport to Clyde B Broadstreet’s funeral are asked to notify B E Caldwell or Ernest Stoner at the Elks Hall this evening. The service will be held Wednesday at 3 PM at Cloverdale cemetery with lodge attendance planned.
Leslie Vandament, a local motorcyclist, rode from St Louis to Greencastle in seven and a half hours though the train takes nearly six. Dusty Illinois dirt roads and a dry spell slowed travel while fuel use totaled three gallons for the trip.
Clinton Falls residents note a basket dinner and supper at the Dunkard Church Sunday June 28. Local social news includes visits among Slavens Miller Boswell Cox Carmichael Bettis and others with relatives and friends. Several attended the Russellville hautauqua and John Vermilion returns from Terre Haute normal school.
James Hendricks died after a lockjaw infection from a hand injury suffered days earlier. His funeral was held at the Methodist church in Putnamville with burial in Putnamville cemetery. He was a well known local farmer. Also noted are three new mahogany desks for DePauw librarian F. C. Tilden funded by fines and sale of old books.
Mr and Mrs Frank Lew Allen returned to their Freemont home on Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs Oscar Webster on Park Street. Mrs Webster accompanied them for several days visit.
Professor N. W. Barnes, head of DePauw English, leaves Thursday for Bloomington to oversee two Indiana University summer session English courses in advanced composition and teaching English. He will split time between Greencastle and Indiana until July 31, then tour northern Michigan with Mrs. Barnes. He plans a year’s leave of absence from DePauw next year.
Lucas Alphon Dobbs of Mill Creek township born July 7 1868 died June 17 1914 aged 45 years 11 months 23 days. Survived by wife Ida Lee Hurst four sons Joel Martin Albert Lee Edgar Ray deceased Eugene Hurst mother Eliza Vaughn four brothers Frank A Charles A George A Otto O. A respected farmer and stock raiser noted for fair dealing and generosity. Funeral at Stilesville Baptist Church with ministers Cornelius Rirhart and Reuben Masten. Miss Beatrice Evans attending Alpha Phi national convention Ithaca New York as Indiana alumni delegate, returning next week via Niagara Falls.
A Cor test offers a free rearrangement puzzle where numbers in each row must total 15. Closest solutions win a prize. entry closes July 11. James Realty Co listed at 2095 Webster Avenue, New York City for details and submission.
Attention Sir Knights. Stated conclave of Greencastle Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar Wednesday evening June 24 7 30 o'clock Elmer Crawley E C James McD Hays R.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all neighbors and friends for kindnesses during the recent illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Gratitude to the choir at Stilesville for their beautiful song and to friends for flowers and offerings.
Persons owed by the late Daniel Kelley are urged to settle their accounts at the office of FS Hamilton. The notice directs creditors to present claims and receipts for final settlement.
Mrs. George Cushman from near Samville visited Mary Bales and family. Carrie Strong and son Bicknell Indiana spent days with grandmother Sarahline and family. Chas Taber and family visited with Wm Taber. Ivan Leonard from Indianapolis toured with M Leonard and William Stroup near Putnamville then visited George Lasley. John Trout traveled to Greencastle on business. Oscar Trout from Putnamville visited Mary A. Bales. Locals attended Cloverdale show Saturday night. Rev W E Epperson to speak at Poplar Grove Saturday night.
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