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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
Miss Blanch Cook of the Earl Hawk Co. headlines a touring dramatic program praised for fine tent, scenery and electrical effects. The company uses recent royalty pies and vaudeville acts after each performance. One free admission for every paid 20c ticket. Monday night only.
A memorial note urges that a body be organized to oversee Putnam County burial places. The resolution asks that the organization be perfected to manage and care for local cemeteries.
The Woman's Relief Corps No. 23 endorses forming a cemetery association to oversee Forest Hill and local graves. With city water cut to the cemetery this summer and decay at the Soldiers' Monument, residents, G A R posts, schools, churches, and clubs are urged to unite for beautification, fundraising events, and a stable funding plan.
Penna Lines runs a special train to Indianapolis for the Speedway Races on May 29 leaving Green Castle at 6 32 a m and arriving 7 35 a m. Return trains depart Indianapolis at 7 p m with later regulars at 12 01 midnight and 2 20 a m.
J S Dowling advertises men s loose scarf collars in plain and madras at 1c each from a 15c quality. Located on the west side square. Decoration Day closures noted as merchants plan to close Monday. Christie Shoe and Broadstreet Houghland Shoe stores will be closed.
Indianapolis hosts the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth on Monday June 14 with 480 world famed artists. The act features three rings 110 cage menagerie 750 horses and 40 elephants plus new acts and a three mile parade starting at 10 am.
Two state farm convicts slip away at breakfast and are later caught near the Vandalian railroad tracks in Manhattan.
Two inmates from New Castle Henry County identified as Peter Frenandes and Frank George face 2 to 5 year terms at Michigan City State Prison after an attempted break from the State Farm at Putnamville. They were recaptured about two hours after fleeing during breakfast and are held pending Judge Hughes's sentence.
Rev D G Dungan evangelist urges refuge from sin’s power. Attentive audience hears his powerful theme during a church program.
Evangelist Dungan delivers a four point sermon at the Christian church revival. He argues every man needs a refuge from an accusing conscience from inner sin from the devil and from God’s coming wrath, with a final note on Moses as a type of Jesus.
Public notice states G B Parker offers fewer connections at a reasonable rate and provides phone number 179 for contact.
Farmers report sod soaked after two years with intermittent showers and a big rain this morning. Grass and crops show improvement though they crave sun while special sale offers seven dozen white full dress shirts at discounted prices from The Fashion store on the west side square.
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