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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1915
Page
4
Greencastle residents enjoyed visits from relatives and friends in Terre Haute Indianapolis and Cloverdale. The piece notes car races aviation shows and Speedway trials, plus small-town commerce moves and a funeral. It lists numerous names and local happenings including road work updates and a horse show result.
A health advice column extols sunny natures as longevity aids and promotes osteopathy as a safe, sane path to health. It warns against unqualified mail courses and urges readers to seek a reputable, trained osteopath for a thorough, no charge examination.
Mrs. Henrietta Singer of Charlestown West Virginia sues Plaza Theater owners claiming a hungry affectionate bear from an animal show wandered through the stage door into her home. She says the bear ate all edible items and damaged property including a piano.
Mrs Molly Stewart, life prisoner for involvement in the murder of Jane Schneck and two children four years ago, has gained attention for embroidery she made in the penitentiary. Queen Wilhelmina of Holland and other notables have shown interest, and purchases now support two daughters at school.
Edward Brophy was arrested after a week of spree in Corunna Michigan. He pleaded guilty and Justice Nichols sentenced him to thirty nights in the county jail plus daytime work at the trade. He was ordered to report to the jail after work and stay there on Sundays.
Thomas D. Schall of Excelsior Minnesota, 37, elected to the House, is the first blind member in the chamber. A self made speaker who ran away with a circus at age nine, he rose to political prominence with his wife Margaret aiding his career. His life story spans early hardship to legal success and a noted chorus of public speaking.
Miss Ruth Hurst daughter of Mrs Fidelia Gard Hurst wed Maurice Carl of Columbus Ohio at her mother's Bloomington Street home. Rev B D Beck conducted the ceremony with only immediate family present. Carl, a Columbus machinist, will move to Columbus after a period at DePauw University. Also noted: local marriages in the Hurst family and a separate assault case against Bufford Waggoner with trial set before Justice Phillip Frank.
Regular Greencastle lodge session 1077 Tuesday 7 30 PM with secretary E E Caldwell. Rebekah lodge 106 meets tonight with officer elections. Locust Street Church Standard Bearers meet Wednesday 7 PM at Lucy Johnson home. Art Needle Work Club meets Tuesday 2 30 PM at Mrs Oscar Thomas house. Asbury Conservatory of Music announces Robert F White Senior Violin Recital Wednesday May 26 1915 7 30 PM at the Conservatory. S C C Club meets Wednesday evening with Miss Augusta Gjwell. Progress History Club meets tomorrow 2 PM with Mrs Louis Steven and Mrs Heber Ellis at Mrs Stevens home.
Miss Gladys Noblett and Frank Peek of Indianapolis spent Sum'sy here as guests of Miss Esther W'.
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