Miss Bence Describes Her European Trip
Miss Bence, a Greencastle young woman who has returned home, writes for the Herald about conditions in Europe related to the Great War. She recounts observations on civilian life and the international conflict.
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German Enthusiasm and Escape Tales From War Front Freiburg to Berlin
Miss Eva Bence recounts a perilous summer in Germany, detailing travels from Freiburg to Frankfurt and Berlin as Austria and Serbia declared war. She describes mobilizations, American consul warnings, embassy cautions, and the tireless civilian effort in Berlin including relief kitchens, park beautification, and women aiding in wartime roles.
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Ditching Machine Demonstrates Efficiency on Sewer Project
The Foulkes Construction company started west of the Monon tracks near the sewer disposal site and laid 50 feet of sewer lines on the first day. The big ditching machine operated efficiently with no rock struck, and officials plan to rush completion before winter, with only a small crew now and a larger force soon.
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Foulkes Construction Company
Harris
Militia Company Effort in Greencastle Fails
Young men in Greencastle attempted to organize a state militia company but failed to secure enough applicants. About 67 signed the petition, but many could not pass the state recruiting exam, and organizers could not reach the required 75 to 80 members, so no further action will be taken.
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Greencastle
Adjutant General of State
Democrats Set Convention Date For Putnam Council
Seven candidates for the Putnam County Council will be elected on Saturday morning October 3. An enthusiastic meeting of the central committee was held today.
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Putnam County Council
Governor May Be Here At Putnam County Meet
A large Putnam County Democratic Central Committee meeting at the courthouse discussed mass convention plans to nominate four district councilmen and three at large councilmen. The session planned a possible Governor Ralston appearance and outlined township advisory board commissions and local posts.
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Cloverdale
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Greencastle
Greer Castle Township
Wilson
Superintendent Expects Higher Averages in Local Schools
Henderson states the district anticipates enrollment gains with higher average daily attendance than last year 285 in high school.
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Henderson
PUPILS ARE APPORTIONED IN GREENCCASTLE SCHOOLS
Superintendent Henderson reports first week attendance in Greencastle schools aligns with last year with 843 GIS pupils and 255 in the high school. Total first week enrollment reaches 108 less than last year’s peak, while 758 was last year’s average daily attendance. Officials plan pupil distribution to keep teacher workloads even as the year begins.
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Cartersburg Parmer Marries Sister In Law
Harry Snodgrass a farmer near Cartersburg married his sister in law Mrs Edna Snodgrass of Groveland at the Christian Church parsonage this morning at 9 Rev A M Hootman officiated Both 29 and each had been married before Snodgrass divorced from his first wife and his brother s death left Mrs Snodgrass a widow They obtained a license from County Clerk A J Hamrick and after the ceremony left for Cartersburg to make their home
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Cartersburg
Edna Snodgrass
Groveland
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A. J. Hamrick
Cartersbore
Jack Davis Buys The Star Barber Shop
Jack Davis purchases The Star Barber Shop on East Washington from Thomas Roach of Terre Haute and James Roach. Davis, previously at the Sanitary shop near Ricketts Jewelry, will take charge Monday morning with no changes expected other than ownership. Lemuel Birch had managed the shop recently.
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Thomas Roach
Terre Haute
James Roach
This County
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Ricketts
Davie
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Lemuel Birch
Banana Peel Slips Injure Local Youth on Franklin Street
Francis Cook, 11 year old son of Charles Cook, grocery owner on North Indiana Street, was badly hurt Friday night after stepping on a banana peel on West Franklin Street. He slipped and fell, fracturing a bone in his arm. Dr. W M McGaughey treated him. Fred Hixon returns from Missouri visit with sister.
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Francis Cook
Charles Cook
Indiana Street
W. M. McGaughey
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