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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1914
Page
1
The university invites the public to commencement exercises featuring President Grose, the faculty and the board of trustees for the seventy fifth annual graduation event.
DePauw University announces the seventeenth annual commencement events running June 7 to June 10 1914. Highlights include senior chapel exercises class day alumni meetings lunches reunions and the commencement address by Charles F Thwing president of Western Reserve University with degree conferrals to follow.
Tilden Riddle of Barnard arrives in Greencastle to face a grand jury charge of selling liquor and pleads not guilty before Judge James P. Hughes.
Tilden Riddle of Barnard faced Judge James P. Hughes after Grand Jury indictments charging three counts of illegal liquor sales. He posted bond of 150 dollars, with E. P. Bullion as surety, to await trial. A bench warrant had been issued for his arrest. The incidents involve three young men near Barnard. Earl Lane’s pneumonia condition improved today.
Judge James P. Hughes acts in cases of Ora Turner and Russell Ash who plead guilty to stealing chickens from Edward Bicknell's farm.
Judge James P. Hughes sentenced Ora Turner and Russell Ash ages 16 and 15 to Plainfield Reform School, then suspended the sentences and placed them under juvenile court supervision. They must attend church weekly and report to the juvenile officer, with procurement concerns noted toward Roy Ragan of Green Castle Produce and the boys’ parents. The judge warned the manager to verify poultry purchases with guardians in the future.
Local man fined 100 for selling a cow mortgaged to Jackson Boyd filed transcript and will to seek verdict set aside.
State of Indiana versus Daniel C. Brackney, a Putnam County dairyman, ended with a $100 fine after a trial before Special Judge John Rawley. Brackney filed a Friday appeal after Jackson Boyd, the mortgage holder, alleged sale of mortgaged cows and foreclosure actions. The transcript was filed in Indianapolis with the Supreme Court.
Depauw and Wabash battled in Crawfordsville with Depauw winning 61 to 51 as the Methodists gained a field meet victory over the Presbyterians, led by strong weight event performances securing the meet.
DePauw defeats Wabash 61 51 in a final hammer throw decision after a tight meet. Walton of Wabash stars with two firsts, plus top marks in field events. Staggs Adams and Guthrie key wins for DePauw. Officials: Haines, Insley, Mathews, Chapman, Brown, Troxell, Vaughn, Osborn.
In a key late season game DePauw battles Rose Poly in Terre Haute. the Old Gold won the earlier meeting 3 to 2 at home. Rose Poly, a strong secondary title contender, beat Indiana and Wabash previously and could clinch or force a title decision depending on today’s result.
The DePauw University band will not give any more concerts on the square this spring after four Saturdays of performances. The last concert was held last Saturday night.
Crescent Rebekah Lodge No. 765 will hold a regular session Monday evening with all members urged to attend. Mildred Stone N G and Bess Grogan secretary announce the meeting and John L. Hume of Danville IL will address the Progressive Convention tonight at 7 30 in the Progressive Hall on the west side of the square.
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