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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1914
Page
4
Greencastle residents travel for work and visit Indianapolis for business. Notables include Harry Maxwell Frank Coss and Mrs Alfred Hirt. Schools, churches, and local clubs hold meetings while others audit university books and prepare library access changes. Regulars note travels to Clinton Dial and Warren township as well as a new electric sign at H S Werneke Jewelry.
Mrs. C. C. Hurst and Mrs. Paul Conley filed suit in Putnam Circuit Court to invalidate and bar probate of George E. Blake's will. They allege unsound mind lack of legal execution and undue influence and seek refusal of probate. The article also notes local social events and Progressive campaign activity in Putnam County.
In Putnam Circuit Court, Mrs. C. C. Hurst and Mrs. Paul Conley allege that the late George Blake was unduly influenced when he left his brother $2,000. The suit challenges the validity of Willis as executor and the will's provisions.
A mixed page combines a humorous exchange in The City Scout column with letters and local notices. An anxious mother asks how to handle Willie’s schooling while Miss Almeda Huffman visits home, and shared church prayer services note illness. Prof Guy Wilson returns home then departs for a botany post in Iowa City.
Indianapolis Aug 31 The Indiana Republican campaign relies on home speakers as Congress adjournment delays hurt speeches. Chairman Korbly notes delegations likely stay in Washington. progressives and Democrats plan early speeches in Indianapolis with Beveridge handling most speaking for the Progressives.
Pedagogues from Madison Marion Greencastle Washington Warren townships meet in the office of County Superintendent L G Wright today to discuss school work. The gathering aims to share ideas and improve local education.
Teachers from Madison Marion Greencastle Warren and Washington townships gather at 10 a.m. in the office of County Superintendent L G Wright for the final pre opening teachers institute. The event includes guidance from the county superintendent and a program with talks on vocational education resources and rural committees.
DePauw University bought land in Greencastle near the McKeen athletic field corner at 1700 an acre. The 0.13 acre purchase fixes the cost at about 221. A prior fencing error fenced in Charley Sellers land, with a small annual rent paid. The university paid Mr. Sellers 200 for the ground.
Chairman Bernard Korbly and National Committeeman Taggart left Indianapolis for Washington to discuss campaign help from Senators Kern Shively and other Indiana delegation members. They plan to gauge possible support from Congress and the President's cabinet, with a formal campaign kickoff to follow after their report.
DePauw University announces a football game against the University of Michigan to be held at Ann Arbor on September 30. Manager Ellis schedules the matchup as part of the Tigers fall football schedule.
Indiana opens duck and goose season from September 1 to December 15 with expected record license sales though Putnam county reports no licenses issued yet. Snipe plover quail grouse and squirrel seasons noted with restrictions including no hunting at dawn or dusk and non transfer of licenses.
Dr and Mrs Edwin Post of South College avenue issue invitations for a formal Sept 9 reception in Greencastle honoring son Arthur Edwin Post and Miss Leona Pearce of Philadelphia who will wed Sept 5 at St Davids Randnor. About 250 locals expected. Post is a Philadelphia Public Works inspector and Pearce is a well known Eastern city figure. After the wedding the couple will travel on a northern trip visiting Ruth Post before a longer honeymoon across the United States.
Heber H. Ellis says Coach Bogle likely at Cedar Point Ohio now and will reach DePauw before the end of next week to lead football practice at the university. Democrats to Meet Tonight in Grand Jury room for fall campaign organizing with Homer Cook and Edward Barrett expected.
A special meeting of the Putnam County Council is set for September 8 1914 at 10 00 am in the Greencastle courthouse. Auditor J Airhart asks attendees to be present. Also notes 84 year old Jesse Kennedy suffered a stroke near the Greencastle fire station and has serious condition. Naomi Randel has returned home from Terre Haute visit.
Plans by Chai Hays of the Republican State committee to spread slogan cards provoked mirth in Indianapolis. The campaign effort aimed to boost party bids with carefully crafted phrases, though the tone suggests skepticism about the venture.
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