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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
1
The Forest Hill Cemetery Association trustees held their first meeting at The First National Bank on September 2 1865. The association is now on a sound financial basis and Greencastle features one of the prettiest cemeteries in the state.
On September 2 1865 Mayor Marshal A Moore appointed trustees for Forest Hill Cemetery Association to form a self supporting body. Since then 3201 bodies have been interred with Flora Brickley the latest. The First National Bank housed all meetings and the minute book remains in use. Trustees listed include Samuel Catherwood F E Fisk Thomas Hammond D W Jones and many others with current board A F Lockridge Roy Abrams A B Honna W W Jones Henry Bicknell and Cleave Thomas.
The president of the board Mr Abrams and secretary Mr Hanna the treasurer note that during its existence the cemetery association has improved the city burial ground making it one of the prettiest cemeteries in the state. It is now on a sound financial basis with a $1200 treasury balance.
Sheriff Theodore Boes arrived from Hoopston Illinois with an escaped State Farm prisoner. Ralph Howard, Indiana State Farm assistant superintendent, joined to verify another arrestee, but could not identify him as a State Farm inmate and left him with Hoopston authorities. Boes now guards 21 prisoners at the county jail.
Farmers and landowners comply with state rule requiring mowing of weeds along public highways before September first. Officials urge use of scythe or mowing machine to maintain clear rights of way and enforce the law.
County officials announce state law requires road sides be mowed before September 1. Landowners who cut weeds earn 1.50 a day. those who neglect face 1.60 daily for cutting. Funds come from gravel road and future weed fund. Prosecutions unlikely but fines apply. A dissolution sale by Forreat M Cooper and W A Cooper to follow near Putnantville attracts Greencastle residents.
Fourteen of the 35 surviving members of Company 8 gathered today on West College Campus to share war stories. Veterans present have fine records and exchanged memories of their service.
Dolly a 33 year old mare owned by T. C. Utterback of Cloverdale died after a back injury sustained while grazing near Dee Creek. The mare had a history of spooking at shoes and once caused damage in a blacksmith shop. Burial planned for Friday with ceremonies. Frank Canon at Crawfordsville fair.
Fourteen members of Company B of the 43rd Indiana Volunteers met on DePauw University grounds for the annual Civil War veterans reunion. Robert W. Allen was unanimously elected president for life, with Thomas Thompson as secretary. The gathering recalled battles from Memphis to Red River and noted 35 living veterans in attendance along with accompanying guests.
George Whitaker, a young Bainbridge farmer, and Miss Cora Woodall of Bainbridge were married today by Justice of Peace Phillip Frank in the private office of County Clerk Harry W. Moore at 11 am. The ceremony was witnessed by the bride's mother and Mr. Moore. the couple returned to Bainbridge this afternoon. Whitaker is eighteen and his bride is one year younger.
146 head of fat cattle shipped to Chicago by Alec Lockridge of this city sold well. Three brought 9.85 per hundredweight and 68 at 9.65. The 83 sold averaged 1500 pounds, others about 1400 pounds. Armour & Co and Swift & Co bought the cattle, leading the market for large consignments.
Mrs Sarah F Crafton of Roachdale, guest of Mrs L D Rogers on East Smith Avenue, departed Bloomington this afternoon after several days visit.
Ren F. Corwin has returned from Bay View where he spent time visiting and recuperated after his stay. He reported a fruitful visit and anticipation for upcoming engagements in his duties.
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