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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1915
Page
1
A large crowd enjoys today’s booster program with the crowning of the May Queen at the southeast corner of the courthouse. The celebration features ideal weather and a new band delivering concerts that please attendees.
A large orderly crowd gathered in Green Castle for the May Festival with a daylong program on the public square. Highlights included a Greencastle band debut, May Queen Vera Kelley coronation, track meet results, baby show winners, greased pig and pole contests, and folk games as the Old Fiddlers contest eyes performers for cash prizes.
The public schools display in the Besser room drew nearly 1000 visitors at noon. Eighth grade manuel training showcased a miniature cottage with detailed doors windows and rooms. Art works from ward schools and the high school drew favorable comment in the courthouse tower corridors.
Clay County congressman will speak at a major convention in Toledo in June. The event centers on a proposal from the Department of Agriculture, seen as very important by millers.
The Department of Agriculture proposal for federal supervision of wheat grading and inspection is seen as a major issue. Indiana Representative Ralph W. Moss, who chaired the House subcommittee, will discuss it at the Millers National Federation convention in Toledo Ohio from June 2 to 4. The gathering marks the first time the national group meets in Ohio and is expected to draw many millers and grain men.
James McMahon of Rockville Paul Woodrue of Georgetown Ill and Fred Cox of Thorntown have been pledged to Delta Tau Delta. They will enter DePauw University next year.
Word received this morning reports the death of Mrs. Ruth E. Black, a local woman, in an auto accident between Gallup New Mexico and Fort Defiance Arizona. She is mother of George Edwin Black of this city.
Telegram from Rev Alexander Black announced the death of Ruth A Black 63 in an auto crash while traveling from Greencastle to Ft Defiance. She was en route via Chicago then Gallup to Ft Defiance where interment will take place. Her sons include George Edwin Black, a linotype operator. She was widow of Rev Edwin Black and daughter of Captain George Bowman.
A wealthy city man traveling with his family in a large touring car was stuck on a hill. A passing Ford pulled the big car to the top, then drove away as the man suggested adding two small tools to the toolbox before the next trip.
After yesterday's court session new inmates join the state farm. Robert Tilley received 500 dollars and costs plus 180 days. James Rose 100 dollars and costs with 80 days. Lewis Linville 100 dollars with 80 days. James Gallagher 100 dollars and costs with 30 days.
In Crawfordsville Review quotes a gossipy scene with a thirtyish man on bond who laments leaving Cloverdale as too cold. He boasts of cafe shirt sleeves and talking boldly about Rockefeller while porters are not challenged. The passage reflects small town business culture and reactions to outside visitors.
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