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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1915

Page

4

Local items highlight marriages and community events

News briefs report Hilbert Gwartney and Beryl Hawkins wed in Indianapolis, George Powell's funeral in New Ross, and various social visits. Also noted are high school renovation plans, Pike Peaks Highway route talks, local baptist church events, Studebaker deliveries, and a Ladoga horse show coming Thursday with prize money and local attendance.

Hilbert Gwartney Indianapolis DePauw University Beryl Hawkins Frazee Ind Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Pike Peaks Bainbridge Putnam County Pike's Peak Pike’s Peak Danville Rockville

May Day Celebrations Set by Greencastle Committee

May Day events kick off Saturday in Greencastle with a daylong program from 9:15 a.m. featuring a band concert field meet baby show and winding of the May Pole. The newly formed Greencastle band will provide music with Benny Morgan joining from Philadelphia. A large crowd is anticipated and Booster Club prizes entice entries for contests. Separately the Charles Montgomery estate suit against T H I E Traction Co. was delayed due to Judge Rawley’s wife illness. plaintiff seeks $10 000 damages for a fatal interurban collision.

Greencastle Jesse D. Hughes Square Indiana Street Court House Werneke Benny Morgan Organizatios Philadelphia Navy Philadephia Central Trust Company of Charles Montgomery T. H., I. & E. Traction Company Clay County Rawley John M. Rawley Brazil Interurban Hays & Murphy Knight, McGregor & Miller

Osteopathy Promise Over Lyric Theatre Ad

Dr Sparnhurst edited health hints promote osteopathy as a natural, permanent path to health. Claims include spinal expertise, tailored treatment, and superiority over drugs, urging mothers to inspect spines and children to visit osteopaths for routine body checkups.

Dr. Sparnhurst Over Lyric Theatre

May Day Celebration Planned in Greencastle

The Greencastle booster club announces a May Day program from 9 AM to late night next Saturday May 15 in Greencastle and Putnam County offering local entertainment for residents.

Booster Club OF Greencastle Putnam County

Fourteen Hogs Bring $346.16 in Cash at Indianapolis Sale

Fourteen hogs averaging 332 pounds sold in Indianapolis for $7.75 per hundred, totaling $346.16. The hogs, raised on the Kelley farm east of town, were hauled by wagon. DePauw Delta Tau Delta held its state banquet at the Claypool Hotel with 25 members in attendance. Claude Airhart took a position at Greencastle garage. Harold Comstock attended the American Association baseball game in Washington Park, Indianapolis. Edgar Vancleave spent Sunday there.

Indianapolis C. A. Kelley Putnam County Kelley DePauw Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Greek Letter Organization Claypool Claude Airhart Greencastle Harold Comstock Washington Park Edgar Vancleave

Sewer Work Likely Finished This Week in Greencastle

Foreman of Foulkes Contracting of Terre Haute expects all excavation to wrap by next Saturday as weather allows. Walnut street and College and Spring avenues to be rushed early this week with remaining tasks on Vine Street and a rock trench on Spring Avenue. Machinery will move to Chrisman, Illinois for another contract after completion.

Foulkes Contracting Company Terre Haute Greencastle Walnut Street College and Spring Avenues Chrisman, Nl Madison Street College Avenue Vine Street Seminary Street Washington Streets Spring Avenue

Stray Black and White Female Rat Terrier Found

A finder reported a stray black and white female rat terrier dog. Several visitors including Lt Ward Byrkitt of Terre Haute visited local families on Bloomington street and Crawfordsville residents during the weekend. Kenneth Hurst of Indianapolis, son of L T Hurst, visited, now a student at Purdue University.

Ward Byrkitt Terre Haute James Byrkitt Bloomington Street William Murphy William John Francis Mary Maloney Crawfordsville John Maloney Murphy Kenneth Hurst Indianapolis L. T. Hurst Purdue University

Community club and lodge notices posted for this week

Preeeeed ers Loyal Camp No 3661 R N A meets tonight. The New Era Club gathers Tuesday at 2 30 pm at Mrs E B Evans East Hanna St. Bee Hive Rebekah Lodge No 106 meets tonight with degree work. Greencastle Lodge No 1077 meets Tuesday at 7 30 pm. S C Cs meet Tuesday evening at Miss Artle Ruark home.

New Era Club E. B. Evans East Hanna Street Rebekah Lodge Greencastle Lodge E. E. Caldwell Artle Ruark

Greencastle All Stars Top Cloverdale In Openers

The Greencastle All-Stars defeated Cloverdale in a close baseball game Saturday. Bee pitched effectively with nine strikeouts, while Gill started for Cloverdale and was relieved by Sinclair. This marked Greencastle’s first game, showing strong fielding and hitting. Lineup and summary include Bee 9 strikeouts, Gill 1, Sinclair 4, two base hits by Crouse Gill and Sillery, with Umpire John O’Mullane noted.

Greencastle All-Stars Cloverdale Bee Gill Sinclair Greencastle Boys Ralph Randall Crouse Sillery John O’mullane Greencastle Stewart Randall Welch Rogers Denny Itcher S- Gill Anscelaneses Scomever Cochenour Enen Cassidy Farmer

Putnam Electric Bills Ready for Settlement

Paul Hartley was in Indianapolis on business today while notices announce that electric light bills are ready. Call to settle with Putnam Electric Co.

Putnam Electric CO Paul Hartley Indianapolis Business Today

Old Fiddlers Contest Prizes At May Day Festival

Cash prizes total for the Old Fiddlers Contest to be held May 15 during the May Day Festival. Top awards include best all round fiddler first prize five dollars and many others for disciplines such as singing, dancing, and specific instrument categories. Vaudeville acts accompany the event with refreshments for contestants after the performances.

Greencastle

Paroled Bloomington Man to Direct State Farm Work

Clinton Hovious, formerly of the Bloomington fire department, paroled from Michigan City Prison after two years for killing Frank Todd, is appointed superintendent of crops at the new Putnamville State Farm. He left for Putnamville to begin the role at full state pay.

Bloomington Ind Clinton Hovious Michigan City Frank Todd Putnamville Hovious

First Accidents at Speedway Practice At Indianapolis

Frank Galvin and R G Dasbach of the Peugeot team in the upcoming Indianapolis 500 were slightly injured after overturning in practice. Galvin has a broken collarbone and head contusions. Dasbach suffered a broken arm. The car incurred minor frame damage, and a new driver may be named to replace Galvin.

Indianapolis Ind Frank Galvin R. G. Dasbach Peugeot Galvin Dasbach

Chinese Team Set to Face DePauw in Baseball Clash

The Chinese University baseball squad, famed as one of the fastest in the region, plays DePauw at McKeen field this afternoon. Umpire Charles Goodman and DePauw manager Heber Ellis cite their speed and past wins over Chicago and Notre Dame as highlights.

DePauw University McKeenfield America Charles Goodman Indianapolis Heber H. Ellis DePauw Athletics University of Chicago Chicago Notre Dame

Doctor Sigler Excluded from Sewer Crew for Life

Greencastle assistant state veterinarian Dr. T A Sigler was removed from the Foulkes Construction Co sewer gang after an incident where an air line under his car caused a tire to hiss. He blamed the sewer company for the mishap and drove off.

DR. Sigler T. A. Sigler Greencastle Foulkes Construction Co Doc

Buttons For All Styles Sold By Hessler Co

Advertisement announces Hessler and Co at 18 East Washington Street offering buttons in all styles with a focus on variety and value.

Q. Hessler & Co East Washington Street

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C. L. Airhart New Ross George Powell Montgomery County Martha Washington Tea Rooms Irene Miller Warren Lestoy McLeod Brown's Valley Miss Miller Mr McLeod Alphia Omicron Pi Sorority Delta Epsilon Fraternity Clara Dilts Beatrice Woddard Florence Foster Vera Kelley Esther Morris Grace Robertson Anna White Eugenia Pickett Edna McClure Forrest Kyle Florence Hughes Olive Brann Georgie Gilkey Margaret Douthitt Margaret Bennet Leona Kelley Cavanaugh McClure Elwood Francis McConnell Denver George R. Grose George Garrett John W. Wood Oscar Inwin Brunerstown S. A. Swayne Indiana University Lambda Chi Alpha House Athey & Broadstreet Studebaker Automobile Studebaker Leo Smith Franklin Township Harry Langdon J. K. Langdon Ladoga City John Wysong John McAninch Broadpark Airhart Mill Creek Baptist Church Ralph Etter Sheriff Harry Quigg Wilbur Sellers Clifford Allen Gray Potter Henry Coburn Augusta West Liberty Street Niles Couchman Airdome Seabee and Browning Mr. Couchman H. H. Runyan Russell T. B. Farmer W. R. Hutcheson Nat Hammond Lebanon Jennie Farmer Runyan, Farmer and Hutcheson Quincey A. Myers Logansport Allene Nopper Windfall Ralph Cook Winifred Davis Frank B. Wynn Lyons Mildred Cole Dee Prey Shelbyville Norman Warner Evansville Sigma Chi Fraternity Simon Lisby Howard Lisby Marion Township Waddy Washington Lisby Kentucky Roe Underwood John Dunbar Town S. C. Sayers Riverside Rinks Mr. Sayers the Herald Lou Riesing N. G Dollie C. Caldwell, R. 8 P.O. Ellis McKeen Field DePauw Athletic Man of the Hour Robert Warwick McCurry & Reed House Furnisher Indiana Lueteke Lueteke’s Bakery Greencastle Orchard CO Reir Zeis & Company Corner Cash Grocery Don Shepard Mer
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