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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
1
H L Bovell the superintendent of construction for Brazil and Greencastle public buildings died Wednesday in Brazil. He had inspected the construction of several public structures.
H L Bovell 65 longtime superintendent of Putnam and Clay county courthouses died at 5 30 am Wednesday at H A Summers home in Brazil after six to eight weeks illness due to heart failure. He's survived by two brothers and four sisters, wife preceded him in Greeneville. funeral held in Brazil with Vandalia station transport.
Mr Bovell, born in Coles County Illinois and educated at Lee's Academy Greencastle, died sending grief among Brazil court house workers. Architect Gaddis contemplates appointing his brother as inspector briefly. He had many Greencastle friends from Putnam county court house construction.
In Indianapolis hog market 11 000 head arrived as buyers pressed sessions. Bulk sold 8.70 to 8.75 with some at 8.65. clove steady and clearance strong. Cattle receipts about 1500 and demand remained active. dry cattle in good demand. calves steady to just lower. sheep and lambs sold steady and promptly.
Thieves entered the Oscar Sheppard Dry Goods and Clothing Store in Roachdale on Wednesday and carried off much merchandise, officials said. Local authorities investigated the burglary and are reviewing nearby surveillance for clues.
The back window of the Oscar Sheppard Clothing and Dry Goods store in Roachdale was broken Wednesday night by robbers who entered the shop and stole several suits shoes and other merchandise. Officers have no clue to the robbers identity. Miss Alma Hoffner has gone to visit her sister Mrs Laurence McClain of Lebanon.
Several towns include proposals for locating the state's new institution as Greercastle reports a push from the penal commission. The commission seeks a site and localities weigh options for placement and impact.
The Indiana State Farm Commission meets at the Claypool Hotel to establish a penal farm of at least 500 acres with a $60 000 land purchase appropriation. It seeks varied topography and resources near Delphi Green Castle Bedford Brazil Scottsburg and Greencastle.
Called meeting of Temple Lodge No. 47 F and A M Friday at 7.80 p m for FC degree. James L. Randel W M Qh B Caldwell Secretary. Local news on pages 2 and 3 of this issue.
P W McNary living four miles east of Greencastle suffered wind damage including a torn roof edge a toppled spring house a fallen corn crib and fence destruction. Neighbors arrived after the rain to rebuild the fence and aid repairs praising the good neighbor spirit.
On Wednesday County Treasurer Arthur Reat filed his semi annual settlement with the secretary of state for spring tax receipts totaling 227331.56. He sent 000 previously and received 26560.35 in Indianapolis where distributions included State school tax 12615.62 State educational tax 2492.74 School fund interest 2075.22 University endowment interest 166.87 Docket fees 92.00 State sinking fund 1.05 Benevolent institutions State tax 4526.14.
Epworth delegates end their session pledging 11.1 million dollars annually for two years to support and train missionaries. Dr. Gonen and others spoke at the closing, outlining the mission priorities and future efforts.
Bloomington Epworth League delegates at the Indiana Conference Locust Street Church convention pledge 165 a year for two years to support missionaries and a 125 a year two year scholarship for a Chicago Training School student. They also designate 40 a year for a missionary in China and begin with a 15 pledge from Locust Street Church.
A chaotic game report describes a breached defense and key swings by Minnesota based teams. Endias is noted in a critical moment as the host threats to win with a late 4 run surge and a pinch hitter delivers a decisive impact.
A letter received from Patterson reports his professional debut with Minneapolis in a June 18 game against Indianapolis. Patterson relieved Olmstead in the eighth, struck out Krug, and impressed Cantillon as a promising former DePauw star.
The incident in Indianapolis ended with Wells knocked down by street attackers aided by Bell. Cyclists Todd and Okey arrived to find the trio still fighting. Police struggled until a patrol wagon hauled Wells to headquarters where he remained unchained. Miss Claypool is noted to have Greencastle relatives and local recognition.
Heirs of Tate Simeon Smith reach a settlement with DePauw University on the contested will matter. DePauw will pay about 5000 in costs and attorney fees and surrender property valued around 20000 to the contestants. Smith died last August, left 250000 in assets, and was survived by two sisters and other relatives. The estate's remainder supports DePauw, including a 10000 gift to establish a chemistry chair. Local notes include Minnie Sharp fined in court and James Houck and daughter visiting from Indianapolis.
Miss Elizabeth Claypool and helper Joseph Bell chased down Henry Wells, a 56 year old black man, after he tried to flee with tire casings from the Claypool property at 2052 North Tim ois street. Wells struggled as Claypool held him until Ardwell Cross arrived to assist.
Ernest Lewis aged 20 son of Mr and Mrs Houston Lewis was found dead in a barn at Richmond Indiana on Wednesday morning in a possible homicide case under investigation by local authorities during the early hours.
Ernest Lew 20 of Bainbridge was found dead in a Richmond Indiana barn early Wednesday. He had worked as an ice wagon driver and a bruise on his temple leads friends to suspect foul play. An investigation is planned.
James Sellers drove the car from Martinsville to Greencastle after a Sunday accident in Indianapolis. Injured were Mrs. Mattie Grow and her son Carl. The car owner left the scene, and the axle was badly bent. Sellers lived in Greencastle previously and worked in Martinsville as a telegraph operator.
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