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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
1
Benton County reports state bigamy charge against McGaughey, a farmer from Rus Sell Township who deserted his wife and daughter last winter. He allegedly married a Rus Sellville girl in Tennessee, with Nellie White living at his home.
Benton C McGaughey, a farmer from near Fincastle Russell township, vanished last December leaving wife Ida and daughter without support. Relatives believe he traveled to Tennessee and there married Nellie White under the name Benton C McCoy. White’s father Robert White from Russellville and law officers pursue arrest. McGaughey’s farm near Fincastle is valued around 4000 dollars.
Miss Lola Elizabeth Torr daughter of W. V. Torr and Clarence E. Toliver post office clerk of French Lick wed at the bride’s father’s home near Stop 34 west of the city at 8 in the evening. Both are 26 with June 25 birthdays. The ceremony joins two prominent young county figures as a DePauw graduate visits town. The Fashion Store advertises a 50 cent hat credit on purchases of a dollar fifty straw hats.
Two Greencastle attorneys found no hotel rooms in Hammond and decided to ride to Chicago. They rode a traction car through the night, tired and quiet, as one remarked on the scenery: just nothing but town all the way.
The body of Rev. Alison Hunter a Presbyterian minister from near Princeton Indiana will arrive this afternoon on the 540 Vandalia train and be buried at Forest Hill cemetery Funeral services at Forest Hill will be led by Rev Thomas Younger pastor of the Presbyterian church of this city Hunter died Thursday morning after a several weeks illness He had planned to leave Princeton for Putnam county in coming months Relatives in Putnam county include Mrs Albert Cox Belle Union and cousins Miss Etta Adams Miss Amy Adams and Miss Ida Adams
A large crowd gathered in Greencastle Thursday evening to hear a downtown concert by the Greencastle band. Music was excellent and the band’s efforts were highly praised by attendees.
The Green Castle band opened its summer concert series with a free performance for a large downtown crowd. The Booster Club sponsored the show, with plans for a July 8 return and a follow up ice cream social at Union Chapel church next Thursday. About 30 to 40 autos attended and merchants aided in promoting community events.
Beryl Juicy Matthews lies jailed after intoxication charges filed in Mayor Walter Cooper’s court. Police say Matthews and Roy Wright were arrested near the square by Policeman Riley during a drunken disturbance. Wright released to testify, Matthews arraigned, trial set for next week. Matthews faces bond issues and prior similar incidents are noted.
The Ladies Union of the Christian church reports a treasury between $300 and $490 on its first anniversary program. Over 300 attendees heard a one hour fifty minute program featuring readings, solos, choruses, and a history report by Miss Mary Woodrum. In South Bend on honeymoon, Rev. W H Hickman and Mrs A R Thompson were married at Greencastle with noted church figures in attendance.
The will of Dr. Robert W. Long directs about 210000 in his estate to be held for the Robert W. Long Hospital with the widow Clara J. Long to receive support during life and remaining funds placed in trust for Indiana University for the hospital. A $1000 bequest is set for the Baptist Church at New Maysville Indiana. Other listed beneficiaries include his adopted son Robert D. Long 15000 and relatives in Illinois Texas and Philadelphia. Mrs Long named executrix.
Dr. T A Sigler assistant state veterinarian says hog cholera is prevalent in the area and many farmers are losing hogs due to the disease. He urges farmers to take preventive measures and report outbreaks promptly.
Putnam county farmers have lost hundreds of hogs to hog cholera with one farmer near 100 head ready for market. Dr. T. A. Sigler says cases exist and will start investigations to place farms under quarantine if needed. Proper methods by farmers can greatly control spread.
Mrs Werneke, a Greencastle resident, died at St. Vincent's Hospital Indianapolis shortly before 2 PM after an operation for abdominal trouble. The death ends a long illness. she was widely known in the community.
Mrs. Henry B. Werneke a 47 year old Greencastle milliner and wife of prominent merchant Henry S Werneke died at St. Vincent’s Hospital Indianapolis following abdominal surgery a week earlier. Her body will be returned to Greencastle for burial. She leaves a Urbana Ohio father sister and a brother in Anderson. Her husband had a Greencastle jewelry business connection.
James H Pearson a street preacher who troubled officers at Senate and Washington was fined 26 dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days at the State Farm The charge was idling and loitering in police court Judge Deery presided in Indianapolis.
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