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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1912
Page
1
A Baltimore man is named to lead DePauw University, with local details noting his civic roles and plans for his tenure. The appointment marks a notable regional achievement in higher education leadership.
A report states Reverend George R Grose was invited to accept the presidency of a local institution, a move understood to have been recommended by Bishop McConnell. The item notes the church figure’s potential leadership role and connection to church authority.
The Rev. George R. Grose pastor of Grace M. E. Church in Baltimore is invited to lead DePauw University. Board of trustees, after evaluating fifty candidates, expects his decision soon. Grose, age 89 and Boston University graduate, is described as eloquent with strong executive ability.
DePauw University announces revised matriculation days starting Sept 16 and a new register period to cover the opening of the semester. The Monday holiday will be replaced by a different observance to reduce Saturday absence and allow students to be with family on Sundays. Athletics director Cunningham replaces Coach Berndt. Dr James F Ran DePauw will chair chemistry.
Dr. W. M. Blanchard is away touring Europe for a year. Frank H. Streightoff of Columbia and Yale will assist economics. A Meade of Miami and Columbia will fill the psychology chair left vacant by Rufus von Klein-Smid’s resignation. Meade, formerly at DePauw, taught psychology two years ago and was at Minnesota last year. Eldie Troxell, DePauw ’12 and editor of the DePauw Daily, leads journalism courses under the English composition chair, with supervision from the psychology chair.
Readers may obtain photos of Democratic candidates by calling the publication’s office. High demand has prevented the state committee from filling all requests, but the paper secured a small allotment for pickup at the business office.
City Council holds session to decide final action on the light contract as auditor reports reveal 127 dogs in town.
The council accepted Mc Means & Tripp's report and awarded the contract to Putnam Electric Company effective July 1, 1913 for twenty years with minor changes. The city faces a drained treasury and debates raising the tax levy while considering extending city services to nearby properties.
The Indiana State Board of Forestry seeks volunteer black locust seed to breed a borers resistant strain. They request 200 seeds from 6 to 10 inch trees per locality, labeled with tree circumference height and site, from one to five thrifty trees. Send samples to the State Forester in Indianapolis for postage reimbursement.
John P. Allee sought permission to lay a gutter tile and cover the approach to his drive to ease the slope. the matter went to the city engineer. Frank H. Wheeler received approval to build a frame garage at 311 Bloomington Street. The claim ordinance passed and the meeting adjourned. Fire and Police salaries listed. miscellaneous receipts and engineering charges noted. The College Inc is again open for the season.
Miss Margaret Gilmore traveled to Indianapolis this morning to spend the day there.
Attention Sir Knights. A special conclave of Greencastle Commandery No. 11 Knights Templar meets Wednesday evening September 11 at 8 o'clock. After the chapter meeting there will be work in the Red Crop. Racer Bittles BE. C. James McD. Hays, Recorder.
Republican and Bull Moose publications recounts slurring remarks aimed at the Democratic nominee. The cartoons and editorials attempt to belittle the candidate ahead of the contest.
Indiana Republicans and Bull Moose leaders worry about sneering at Woodrow Wilson's educational work. Teachers fear slurs reflect on their calling and could drive them to Wilson. Democratic speakers back teachers, while Charles Greathouse rejects leading a Wilson fund drive at Indiana Public Instruction.
Bloomington Indiana Sept 10 Ralph Bush 17 son of Meyers Bush was killed when his right foot caught in the frog of the Monon tracks at Curve street as a train approached. his leg was severed, arm lost, skull fractured and he died two hours later at Bloomington hospital after attempting to save himself and jumping clear. He was with friends who watched the accident.
The Vandalia Coal Company demurs to Underwood v Vandalia Coal Co et al. The Traction Company answers in general denial to Wyant estate damages. Jenkins demurs to Perkins suit. John H. James named special judge in Spench v Traction Co. Everett Stewart adds paragraph in Greencastle Cabinet Factory suit. Paul Martin v Rowena Kelley dismissed. Browning to answer by Sept 16 in Rand & Sons v Browning. Jackson Boyd v Brackney et al defendants ordered to answer by Sept 16.
Coroner R J Gillespie has completed hearing evidence in the inquiry over the killing of Roscoe Yopp by Thomas Howard. Witnesses examined include Lawrence Galway Bill Bundy Harry Thornburg Soph Kean and Ralph Boone. A report is expected in several days. Miss Hazel Stewart of Fillmore visited Greencastle for the day.
A large concourse of relatives and friends gathers at the home on Gillespie Street to pay respects to the deceased Lynch. Many attendees are described as attending in somber support and remembrance.
Edmund B. Lynch died in Denver and his funeral on Gillespie Street drew a large crowd. Rev. G H L Beeman and Rev E G Shouse led prayers at the home, followed by services at Forest Hill cemetery with Odd Fellows ritual at the grave. Music by a home quartet accompanied the proceedings. Pallbearers included Ed Stone and J L Randel among others.
A. L. Orrell, Monon railroad agent and operator at Quincy, will mark fifty years of service on Monday, September 23. The depot will be decorated with flags and the celebration features music fireworks and balloon ascension. He joined in 1862 at age 13 and is the oldest Monon employee. He has invested savings totaling thousands of dollars and remains popular and active.
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