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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1912
Page
1
The conference at Winneapolis selects Dr McConnell as bishop with a2 votes, named fifth recipient of the church’s highest honor at Dupauw University presidency.
Francis J. McConnell of Greencastle Indiana was elected bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church on the twenty first ballot with 552 votes. He is the youngest bishop since 1816 and will be ordained Sunday. The report covers early reactions, his work at DePauw University, and notes on other candidates and upcoming postings.
Dr. A T Sigler, V M of Greencastle and veterinary college professor, testified before the Moss committee that Indianapolis packing plants Kingan & Co Coffin Fletcher and Indianapolis Abattoir were clean and sanitary on May 7. He praised government inspectors and noted the Kingan plant as representative and a show place.
Sigler provides a detailed account to the Moss body on packing houses and stock yards in Capitol City. The minutes outline operating conditions and practices, highlighting regulatory concerns and daily routines.
Amos R. Rook, 79, died instantly after being struck by an east bound freight train while crossing Vandalia tracks near Plainfield. He was a farmer en route to Indianapolis. The incident occurred Thursday at stop 56 on the Plainfield line with fatal injuries including head trauma.
The Rev Dr Francis J McConnell born August 18 1871 in Tranway Ohio is the fifth of eight Methodist Episcopal bishops elected at the General Conference in Minneapolis Minnesota. He earned degrees from Ohio Wesleyan Boston University and Hanover Wesleyan and has served as pastor in several Massachusetts churches and New York City before becoming president of DePauw University on March 1 1909.
The Stilesville school house project gains approval after Supt. Martin rules the site valid. T. J. Martin Co. of Terre Haute wins the contract for 14,150 with 3,333 for a steam heating plant. Trustee Ruark may place the building on the existing school lot.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Higgins announce the birth of a son on Thursday night, adding a new member to their family.
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