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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
4
Numerous residents and visitors were noted at various Greencastle events and nearby towns. People traveled to Indianapolis Chicago Lebanon Danville and Spencer for visits business and excursions with families friends and civic activities reported through the day.
The Greencastle weather recorder notes a 42 degree drop in 24 hours marking a seasonal record. Saturday reached near 98 degrees, then a night chill sent temperatures down to 62, with 56 degrees the low Sunday night as a strong breeze kept the cool air in place.
Plans and specifications and cost estimate for a proposed sewer system have been completed. They will be submitted to the city council at a special meeting tonight.
City Engineer Alec Lane will present plans at a special council meeting for a Greencastle sewer system extending about nine and a half miles with a budget of eighty thousand dollars. The scope covers bordered areas and depths up to 18 feet, with mains 18 to 8 inches in diameter and potential later connections.
Miss Irene Hammond delighted a group of young ladies at her south Indiana street home with a three course dinner party. Fourth of July decorations lined the dining room and miniature candy firecrackers served as favors. Attendees included Lelia Claire Lammers, Jesse Gobin, Louise Abrams, Irene Selby, Lois von Behren, Anna Shields, Hazel Vermilion, Genevieve Moore, Esther Jackson, Irma Grubb, Julia Sullivan, Clara Sharp and Helen Broadstreet.
Golf is a blooming pastime in Greencastle since the Greencastle Golf Club formed this summer. Daily, ten to twenty members head to the links to play. The course, while not perfect, is in good shape and locals are quickly picking up the sport. The links are short but praised by those familiar with other clubs.
Two men attempted to force entry to the Ewing McLean residence on south Locust street about 8:30 Sunday evening. McLean investigated a noise on the back porch and the intruders fled. Police were alerted. Carlos Watson searched the area but found nothing. Previous burglary at the home occurred a few nights earlier with rooms ransacked and nothing taken. Also listed: H H Runyan and Jesse Airhart in Indianapolis for semiannual settlement with State Auditor W H O'Brien, and Lenox Gwartney celebrating his eightieth birthday in Bowling Green, born Greencastle.
The Ladies Union, with sixteen charter members, was organized Saturday afternoon at the Christian Church parsonage. Officers include Mrs Myra Curtis president and Ernest Martin named postmaster at San Bernardino. The executive committee will meet next Tuesday to finish organizing. Mr Martin is son of the late Capt H B Martin of Cloverdale and has long been in California journalism.
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