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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1915
Page
1
The May Queen race shows Miss Gibson still in first place followed by Miss Kelley in second and Miss Pollard in third as three leaders gain in the past 24 hours. A former contestant wins a bonus of 10 000 votes.
The May Queen Contest Committee will count votes at 7:30 p.m. at the County Clerk Harry W. Moore's office with candidates or their representatives present. Ballots open at 3:45 p.m. today and Wednesday. voting ends 3:30 p.m. to be included in that day's totals. Final winner to be announced late Wednesday night or early Thursday. A daily standings bulletin will be posted at Owl Drug store Thursday morning.
Vote totals show Miss Geraldine Gibson in first place with a 10 000 vote bonus, followed by Miss Kelley and Miss Pollard. On Monday the three leaders gained but standings remained unchanged as total Monday votes reached 970 250. Final deadlines for submissions are 6 p m Wednesday with ballots deposited at banks, Mr Confer’s home, or his interurban office.
The first prisoner to serve his sentence and be released from the State Farm is William Lewis of Kokomo. His thirty day sentence was reduced by three days due to prior jail time, leaving 27 days served at Putnamville. He was transported to Greencastle and given a railroad ticket home to Kokomo.
County chairman J. C. Bridges issues a call for chairmen of all township institutes to meet in the court house assembly room on Saturday May 15 at 2 o clock. Prompt action is needed to advance the alfalfa campaign with council from Purdue’s representative. Suggestions from residents are welcome.
Assistant Secretary of the State Board of Health writes to Dr Jerome King detailing inside information on the condemnation action against the city high school. The letter outlines health concerns and the municipal response, signaling imminent structural changes and potential closure.
Miss Kelley, runner up in the May Queen vote, is backed by a strong campaign team including her father C A Kelley. A Greencastle High graduate of 1911, she attended DePauw and belongs to Alpha Omicron Pi. The contest leaders have been Kelley Pollard and Gibson as ballots close tomorrow at 6 PM.
The DePauw University gymnasium corner stone will be laid Tuesday morning with addresses by alumni faculty and Greencastle citizens. Representatives from each graduating class have been chosen and reunions planned for the 1865 1870 and subsequent fifth class cohorts with five 1865 graduates definite attendees.
The Herald prints receipts for dandelion wine from Mrs. George Conklin. Use 1 quart dandelion flowers in 1 gallon water, steep three days, strain and boil, skim, add two sliced lemons and two sliced oranges. Cool, add two tablespoons yeast and three pounds sugar, stand one week, strain, stand three weeks, then bottle. Elder flower wine can be made with elder flowers as a substitute.
Dr. Jerome King reports state health officials condemned the Greencastle high school for dangerous boiler location poor lighting and ventilation and unsanitary closets. The letter notes plans for a new high school but says the present building must be remodeled to meet Sanitary School House Law before it can serve grade pupils.
Assistant Secretary W. J. King stresses grade school pupils are more vulnerable to insanitary conditions like poor lighting and ventilation. He warns the city must remodel the current high school building or build a new one to meet Sanitary School House Law. The State Board of Health offers assistance to the Greencastle School Board to ensure compliance.
Judge Newton presided in City Court Monday, sentencing six men to the state farm. Frank Cooper and Ora McKay were fined 100 dollars each for liquor license violations. John Godsey and Bud Nixon received 500 dollar fines and 180 days. Gee Cartwright 100 and 90 days. Edward Cass 100 and 30 days.
After four weeks of operation at Putnamville State Farm, 121 prisoners were received. The figure denotes an average of about thirty men per week during the month.
Marshal John Cooper declares a harsh crackdown on unlicensed dogs. After Sunday, all dogs without city pet licenses will be shot without mercy, serving as a final warning to owners.
Marshal John Cooper warns all dog owners that dogs on the streets without city tags after Sunday will be killed. The ordinance requires registration with City Clerk M S Miller and tagging each dog. Violators face fines from five to thirty five dollars and possible prosecutions as extra officers enforce the measure after one dog was killed Sunday evening.
A vesper service at 6 pm next Sunday in Meharry hall will replace the regular university service. Dr Grose will conduct the hour long worship. Charles Rockwell of Cloverdale was in the city on business today.
Two Crawfordsville men complete the document and forward it a splendid detail account is furnished for Route No. 3 by committee. The report outlines progress and next steps for the Dixie Highway project as seen by local officials and the road committee.
Secretary Ward Williams and County Surveyor Milton L. Nees filed a comprehensive report with maps profiles and data on the proposed Dixie Highway route through Montgomery county The commission appointed by five state governors met in Louisville and Chattanooga to gather facts and compare routes Counties are urged to provide data on conditions and availability The route would enter two miles north of Linden road follow to Crawfordsville then via Grant avenue exit Greencastle road The commission will meet in Chattanooga May 20 and hear oral arguments on routes with a Crawfordsville delegation likely considered.
Henry S. Werneke announces 25 new band uniforms ordered. A May day concert is planned with two weekly practices, the Monday session described as a dandy. The entire band attended rehearsals, and Friday will be the last practice before the May day concert.
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