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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1913
Page
1
Commission members meet Wednesday to choose a site for the Indiana Penal Paint facility visit Greencastle to review proposed locations. The decision is expected soon as officials weigh risks and alternatives.
The State Penal Farm Commission led by Dr. 8. BE. Smith will visit Greencastle next Wednesday morning to tour the northwest site and adjacent farms. They request prompt transport from the station and knowledgeable locals in the party, aiming to finish by noon to proceed to Brazil for further site inspection.
The Penal Farm Site Committee members Denny James J. Randel W P Ledbetter FM Lyon and David Stuehes arrange a Greencastle reception free visit by the State Penal Farm Commission Wednesday to view two proposed sites. The committee will arrange a simple reception per the commission’s request.
Judge James P. Hughes ruled the suit by Harkles L. Jackson to restrain Greencastle’s election under new ward boundaries was improperly brought, dissolling the restraining order and allowing the November 4, 1918 election to proceed. Jackson seeks 90 days to file a bill of exceptions and bond for appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. the judge noted the case challenges the redistricting but did not decide its merits.
City Clerk C Sayers names William T Peek and C C Gillen as election commissioners. Sayers becomes the third member of the board. Also notes a Mooney Pen Expert event at the store Thursday for free pen cleaning and a Rebekah Lodge meeting in the evening with secretary Emma Johnston urging good attendance.
A Vandalia passenger train struck an automobile just west of Plainfield on Saturday evening, killing both occupants and claiming the lives of two Plainfield officers in the line of duty.
Two Indiana Boys' School officers, William Spear and Ora Ambrose, were killed when their light car was struck by Vandalia train No 20 at Hanna's crossing near Plainfield. They were returning from a search for three boys who had escaped earlier that afternoon. The accident left the road unseen due to high embankments and the train engineer did not see the auto until impact. The bodies were found at the scene, Spear on the locomotive pilot and Ambrose down a steep embankment.
Wabash and DePacW clash on the gridiron at Crawfordsville in the annual match expected to draw a larger crowd. Officials anticipate a pivotal contest with strong local support and a spirited crowd.
A large Crawfordsville crowd is expected for the DePauw versus Wabash football showdown in Crawfordsville this afternoon. A special train carrying the DePauw squad left at 12 45 pm. Coach Bogle praised recent scrimmage form and predicted a hard fought victory with a favorable outcome. The lineup includes Moore Grady Frazier Gardner Camp Sefton Dunne Anderson House Rowan and Thomas at various back and line positions.
A Greencastle call meeting launched a national missionary convention under the united home and foreign boards. Teams of speakers travel at no city cost, led by Dr. Fred Fisher and Col Halford with plans for a Thanksgiving program and mass meetings. The organization lists officers and committees, and a Hillcrest sale ad appears at the end.
The local butter making plant will begin operation November 1 under a new lease with Wetz and Hind. The facility will close Saturday afternoon as part of transition actions and maintenance.
Karl Ellis of Green Castle Creamery Association reports Saturday afternoon a lease agreement with Will Wetz and Edward Hind for the plant. The lease runs one year with option to extend two years, price 350 for the year with 200 paid in advance. Wetz and Hind plan to hire an experienced butter maker to manage operations by November 15.
In Los Angeles on October 18 Ben F Roller the Pacific coast heavyweight wrestling champion defeated Cy Burns the New England title holder in two straight falls Roller a former DePauw athlete dominated the match establishing early control and finishing clear of Burns.
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