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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
1
A robber stole money from an ash drawer inside a restaurant on the northwest corner of the square. The victim is listed as the establishment, with cash loss reported as a small amount. Police investigation underway.
A rear-door burglary at the William Koeker restaurant on the square occurred after midnight Monday. The thief shattered the rear glass, unlocked the door, and took about 18 dollars from the cash drawer. John Patterson, the night clerk, closed near midnight. morning checks showed the break in. Police have no suspects.
District Christian Endeavor gathering at the Christian church features Rev. L. O. Richmond of Terre Haute delivering the principal address titled Won by One. Attendance expected high with welcomes by Rev. G. H. Beeman and a response by Mr. C. C. Woodrum. Misses Williams and Mr. Charles McGregor sing, chorus directed by Mrs. F. A. Hays, and an anthem. Evening reception to follow. Sessions include youth work and county officers. Sunrise service at 6 29 tomorrow at the Presbyterian church followed by Quiet Hour at 8 and a business session at 9 30. Miss Florence Lanham to speak at 10 20 with other conferences and a Thursday evening sermon by Rev. J. E. Gorsuch.
The Hon Claude Bowers of Terre Haute and the Hon Joseph Shea of Seymour will address the Democrats at the court house Wednesday night. A large crowd is expected and every Democrat is urged to attend with special emphasis for women attendees.
Isiah Craft a Reelsville farmer fell ill Saturday after eating canned corn beef in Greencastle with his brother Curt, returning home he improved then suffered heart trouble and collapsed. Dr. G F Lewis treated him with recovery noted Tuesday.
Miss Maurine Ballard entertained at her parents home with Alpha Phi sorority sisters from DePauw University who were in the city for the Craven Coffing wedding. An informal reception followed, then Tuesday morning Drewsfast hosted guests including Tessa Evans Greencastle and Inez Gass Danville among others. six bridesmaids from Crawfordsville attended Monday’s ceremony.
Surviving members of the One Hundred Twenty third Indiana volunteers held an annual reunion at the State House. About thirty five took part in a campfire gathering with talks recalling active service. Charles A Woodard of Indianapolis, the regiment's only surviving noncommissioned officer, attended. M Donnahue of Greencastle gave a brief address. George M Mowrer of Greensburg led an original song with officers listed as President Wilbur F Hitt Indianapolis Vice President M Donnahue Greencastle Secretary William S Kaler Glenwood Chaplain James Miller Rising Sun.
The county council appropriates 8500 dollars for bridge structures over dangerous roads in multiple areas. The funding targets risky spans to improve safety and reduce accident risk across the county.
The county council failed to raise the bridge levy after four votes against higher taxes. An $8,600 bridge fund was approved, with allocations to several bridge projects including Chaddford $1,350 and Boswell ford $2,350 among others, while regular appropriations covered salaries and office expenses.
George Crawley and Ross Burks travel to Indianapolis with a lightning rod exhibit from the Cole Brothers factory for the State Fair. They will stay with the display for the rest of the week as the exhibit attracts attention.
James Maloney of Crawfordsville visited yesterday to see his aunt Mrs. Hanna Kehoe who is confined at her sister Mrs. Fannie Deitz home due to illness. Miss Cecil Fisher entertained friends at her Bloomington street home with games and refreshments.
Notes from the court docket summarize the first days of the Putnam Circuit Court term. The report highlights preliminary filings, scheduled hearings, and routine procedural actions involving local defendants and civil matters. No outcomes are recorded yet.
The Putnam Circuit Court opens a slow September term with three Hunter vs Traction Company suits on the docket. Two seek ten thousand dollars in damages and one five thousand, linked to the Walnut Creek bridge crash that injured the Hunters and killed a son. Also noted are final reports for William F. Kennedy estate, Wyant estate matters, and venue changes in Boyd v Brackney.
The county commission gathered yesterday afternoon to approve bids for road improvements in Cloverdale and Greencastle townships. Cook Drug Co received sewer hookup permission to connect with the courthouse sewer. Bids were ordered for repairs to two bridges the Barnard Bridge over Big Walnut Creek and the Fincastle Bridge over Ramp Creek on the Greencastle Crawfordsville road.
Registration days listed as Friday September 6 and Monday October 7. The notice specifies these dates for participation or enrollment events.
James Merryweather searched after noon for his unhitched horse and wagon that disappeared from in front of the Central National Bank. He had left the animal tied nearby while repairing the roof. it wandered off on its own accord according to the report.
Money orders reached a high mark as a government certificate was issued at the local post office on Tuesday, marking a milestone in postal financial services.
National post office notes surpassing one hundred thousand money orders sold locally. Orders ranged from five cents to one hundred dollars, with no single order exceeding the limit. Clarence Hollick trains as clerk while Richard Whelan replaces a former carrier. Rural Route 4 carrier Frampton Rockville on a fifteen day vacation. son Howard covers. Karl Smith on vacation. Frank Ashworth acts as substitute.
The interurban ran three additional cars for Indiana State Fair crowds heading to Indianapolis. Cars left at 7 30, 8 11 and 9 25 with an early morning car in two sections, many riders wet and crowded. Special cars to be placed this evening for Green Castle attendees.
Langdon and Co Book Store offers a complete line of school books and supplies for schools and bargain second hand items from high schools. The listing emphasizes affordable options and a broad selection for educational needs.
A Monon Railways brakeman, Hamilton, sustained fatal injuries when a 10 foot stone slab fell from a freight car near the quarry 14. Conductor Renew and Engineer Conners were aboard the southbound train No. 75. The accident occurred as the brakeman attempted to move from a box car to a flat car loaded with stone. The slab struck him, causing multiple injuries and leading to his death after hospitalization. The incident prompted medical attention and a frantic response from train crews and family members.
Cloverdale teachers from Cloverdale township Mill Creek township and Jefferson township met Tuesday for the first institute of the year preparing for the 1912 13 school year County Superintendent Wright attended and spoke on Instruction and Advice to the Teachers The morning plans and afternoon welfare topics aimed to bring teachers and parents closer for better school work The institutes are noted as improving teacher proficiency.
The store advertises all graded school books available on Thursday morning at Langdon's Book Store. It invites buyers to come early to avoid the Monday rush and asks whether the Herald is accepted.
A large crowd is expected in the assembly room of the courthouse this evening to hear Bowers deliver the address at the Democratic meeting.
Claude H. Bowers, noted Democrat, will headline a 7:30 p m gathering in the court house assembly room. Judge Shea, Appellate Court candidate, will attend and likely speak. The Wilson and Marshall club sponsors the event with Matt J. Murphy presiding and a drum corps possibly providing music.
Real estate transfers listing Jack Thomas to T Bartholomew and Jacob Luella Barthomew to William F Dwigans in Russell township. 8320.60 Cloverdale Cemetery Association to James Cline for a cemetery lot. George W Hi Varley of Wright township transfers land to Thos in Floyd.
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