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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1913
Page
1
A detailed accident at the A C quarry results in the arm of Hershal Franklin, a colored minister, being caught in cog wheels. The injury is severe, requiring amputation to save his life.
Hershal Franklin 45 a pastor at the Colored Baptist Church in south Greencastle lost his left arm four inches above the elbow in a grinding crusher at the A and C Stone company quarry. The accident happened about o o clock as his sleeve caught in the cog wheels while he worked alone and he was moved to his nearby home after assistance.
Doctors Dr W W Tucker and Dr T Zaring removed the arm above the elbow of Rev Franklin after his arm was drawn into cog wheels in the screen room. FE B Taylor, plant manager, said Franklin had worked there for weeks and was familiar with the machine. The physicians expect the Rev Franklin to recover, though he faces a long convalescence.
The Greencastle Township Sunday School Convention will meet at Landes Chapel Limedale on Sunday Oct 5 with an afternoon and night program. Readings include a lesson review by T C Grooms, temperance talk by Rev Tillotson, and addresses by G W Hanna Prof Ogg and others.
Greencastle chanter No 22 holds a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m with M E M degree. Miller H P and Caldwell secretary are listed.
Mrs. Mary Wyant of St. Louis seeks ten thousand dollars in damages for her husband’s death when he was killed by a traction car east of town. The case will be called for trial in Hendrick County next week.
Mrs. Mary Wyant of St Louis administrator of Harry C Wyant’s estate sues Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction for 10000 damages. The fatal collision occurred at the East Washington Pike crossing in August 1911. Trial moved from Putnam to Danville. Alee James Allee represent the plaintiff and Hays Murphy assist.
Locust Street Church invites all to a social Friday night welcoming Rev. Bert DeWitt Beck and his family after four years of service. A broad invitation extends to all, with a short literary program and refreshments planned.
College Avenue Methodist Church members gather for a picnic dinner in the parlor on Friday at 6 o clock. Congregation members are urged to bring well filled baskets. Miss Laura Watson notes Elijah Grantham’s improving condition after an auto crash in Marion. Banty Dale has left for New York to take a Standard Oil post with a $2000 salary, with six months in the city before overseas assignment.
In September Putnam County issued twenty five marriage licenses, a notably large figure for one month. For the July to September quarter a total of 55 licenses were issued, with nearly half in September.
Cloverdale woman injured in a traction wreck at Torr's Stop west of town seeks 25 000 damages as the case heads to Clay County court.
Mary V. Sinclair wife of Graydon Sinclair of Cloverdale sues Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction for 25000 damages over injuries from the Torrs stop wreck near Greencastle. Case moved from Putnam to Clay County. attorneys listed for both sides. A separate action by Graydon Sinclair seeks 10000 for loss of wife’s companionship due to the same accident.
Harvey A Reeves transfers land in Washing township to Joseph Evans. Public sale notice: Oo J Shaw farm on Tuesday Oct 7. Visitors from Gosport and Cloverdale visit the Dobbs. A Putnamville trip ends with a car breakdown and two recovery vehicles assisting.
Dr and Mrs H A Gobin Hos entertained faculty members at their home on Bloomington Street Wednesday evening. The event featured cordial conversation and light refreshments in a warm social setting.
One of first social events of the college year featured a reception to faculty hosted by Dr and Mrs Hillary Gobin on Blooming ton street. Guests included President Groseth and Mrs Post Colonel and Mrs Weaver and Dean and Mrs McCut chan. A program by Mrs Van Denman Thomp son highlighted Chopin and MacDowell pieces with Mia Thompson in attendance. Refreshments followed served by several Misses Wade and Gobin.
Deput y Treasurer Harry Wells has been very busy for the last few days. Wm I Knight and John H Nichols of Fillmore are in the city on business today.
Billy White veteran passenger engineer of the Big Four rode Train No 7 from Indianapolis to Mattoon for his last run Tuesday. He retires on a pension of 70 dollars per month for life and was known as one of the road’s most popular engineers.
All persons desiring to sell milk in Greencastle must notify the health officer for proper inspection. J. M. King serves as Health Officer.
George W. Tenor of Spencer was in town today on business matters.
Howard Swisher aged 29 and Dora Hardee aged 20 married at Rev C L Airhart’s home on west Walnut street. Officiant was the clergyman, with Bettie Hardee and Airhart family members present. A six o’clock dinner followed, and the couple plan to reside on a farm near New Market.
Indianapolis hog yards opened with near 8 000 head supply and prices around 9.10 for top hogs. Early bids were similar to Tuesday but dipped late to as much as five cents lower. calves showed slight recovery while cattle moved slowly with heavy opening demand. Lambs sold firmer with several penned at 7 cents, about 25 cents above week start.
Mrs Fenwick Reed of east Seminary street is reported in a very serious condition after extensive liver trouble and rheumatism. She grew unconscious early today and a Indianapolis specialist was called. The Rev Reed, conducting meetings in Sidney, Ohio, was notified and is returning home.
The Locust Street Church invites all Sunday school workers to tonight's special prayer meeting in the main auditorium. George M. Wilson speaks on The Parents' Share in Sunday School, Miss Sadie Kaufman on Our Primary Department, Mrs. M. T. Helm on Train Up a Child in the Way He Should Go, and W. C. Van Aradel on The Ideal Sunday School Teacher.
James N Cline sold the Five and Ten Cent shop here to Trick Bros a multi store firm. The Renton Harbor Michigan based syndicate will own and run the business from now on with Cline staying several weeks to manage the store for the new owners.
Mrs L D Snider of West Liberty Street is visiting Ed Perry in Decatur. The report notes the hosts and the location, highlighting a social visit in the city.
WT Vermillion says he has the support of a majority of Bull Moose voters after the fusion nomination and will not be crowded out.
The fusion ticket candidate W. T. Vermillion faces efforts by Bull Moose and Republican factions to nominate Charley Short for mayor. Vermillion and supporters claim caucus majorities favored Vermillion, while opponents hope to control delegates and bypass him.
Mrs. A Arnold is in Rockville for a short visit with Dr and Mrs A B Lockridge.
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