Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Putnam County, 17 October 1908 — Page 1

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THE WEATHER l-'nir iinil tvui'mer tonight and Sunday; increasing cloiidinuss with showers and cooloj- in afternoon «r night.

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ACCEPTS CALL FOR DePAUW

the REV. I'RANt'IS J. McroxNELIi, IVASTOR OK THE NEW YORK AYEXUK METHOIHST ( 'll riK'H. l*RORAIll.Y Wll.li HE HEAR ok THE METHODIST St'HOOIj TO SITt'KEED BISHOI* III (illES.

THE ANNOUHCEMENT LAST NIGHT

Oommittee Which Tendened Position To Eastern Man Receives Telegram Anuotinciug That he Will Accept—Meeting of the Trustees. October ;tl, Will he Called in Oreencastle, When I'inal Election Will In> Held.

The Rev. Francis J. McConnell, Ph. I)., pastor of the New York Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., has accepted a call to the presidency of DePauw University, Oreencastle, Ind. The call was tendered him by a subcommittee, which will recommend his election to a larger committee as well as to the hoard of trustees. The announcement was made yes terday in Indianapolis by Hugh Dougherty, president of tho Marion Trust Company, who, as the head of the Methodist institution's trustees, served as chairman of the subcommittee. He has called a meeting of the larger committee appointed to select a successor to Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes for Tuesday, October 20, when formal recommendation to the board of trustees in favor of Dr. McConnell will most probably be made. The meeting will bo held in the president's office of the Marlon Trust Company. If the larger committee approves the report, Mr. Dougherty will issue a call for a trustees’ meeting, which probably will be held in Oreencastle October 31, when the final election of the new president will he held. It is planned to dedicate DePauw's new Carnegie library In connection with the event. All of the Methodist bishops of the United States, who are to be in session in Indianapolis at

that time, will attend the ceremonies at Oreencastle. The subcommittee, which offered the school's highest office to the Brooklyn pastor, includes Hugh Dougherty, Dr. C. E. Bacon and Dr. Deloss Wood, all of Indianapolis. They will make their report to th.' larger committee, which includes, besides the throe, ex-Governor W. T Durbin. Anderson: William Newkirk Oonnersville; Harry Whitcomb. Shelbyville; Dr. G. F. Koipor, Lafayette; Dr. C. E. Wade, Ft. Wayne; N T. DePauw, New Albany; Walter Talley, Terre Haute; Marvin Camp- \ bell, South Bend; E. O. Eberhart, Mishawaka, Ind., and Dr. W. D. Parr, Kokomo. The larger committee will In all probability accept its smaller committee's recommendation, so that the formal election of Dr. McConnell will take place, as expected in Oreencastle. wtien all of tho trustees will gather at the call of President

Dougherty.

As Mr. Dougherty's guest. Dr. Mr Connell was In Indianapolis Friday October 9, when the subcommittee practically closed its arrangements with the prospective president. ExGovernor Durbin attended the meet ing. having been invited to meet the Eastern pastor. After returning to his home Dr. McConnell wired Mr. Dougherty he was ready to accept the call pending the action of the larger committee and the trustees. When his father was pastor of the Roberts Park M. E. Church, about twenty years ago, Dr. McConnell attended tho Indianapolis public schools. Ho entered the academy or ttie Ohio State University, attended Phillips Andover and was graduated from Ohio Wesleyan with an A. B. degree in ’94. He received an S. T B. degree from Boston University in '97 as well as his Ph. D. in '99. Since entering tho Methodist ministry he has served pastorates at West 1 Cheimford, Mass.; Newton Upp Falls,'Mass.; Harvard Street, Cambridge, Mass., and New York Avenue Brooklyn. Ho wrote a book. “Divine Immanence,” published in I9tifi. His family includes a wife and three children. He Is 37 years of age. Dr. McConnell is a personal friend of DePan w's ex-president, Bishop E. It Hughes. Mr. Dougherty ban recii'i: mendations from all parts of tho country which lead him to believe CONTINUED ON I*AOE FOUR.

ASSAULTS CLOVEROALE MAN HEAR OHIO CONGRESSMAN

Li ve Me \\oy, a Raker, is \Macked '"“‘"'' '.V Bo , »" Well Killed by Den.-

oc*mis Who Listen to .Inhn .1 B.V Another of Bis Trade, Who

Hurls a Brick—Victim is Badl.v Injured—Is Arrested at Interuihan Station for Intovieattou.

I.entz's if the Political

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EXPLAINED IT TO THE OFFICERS

The Central Trust Co.

Would hko to interest you in a j;oo(l farm located in Putnam county or a piece of Greencastle city property. We have some bargains to offer you. See us before you renew your PI re Insurance Policy A. E. HARRIS, Agent

WOOL-PLATED CLOTHES

A counterfeit gold-plated dollar looks good—for a little while.

But when the old wears off the raud shows through. Same way about wool-plated cloth- ; in gA good deal of . clothing is made of j shoddy material— wool on the outside, cotton on the inside. That’s woolplating—but you don’t want it.

It look" all right in the store—takes an expert to tell the difference between it and the better kind. But if you get a wool-plated—or an imitation wool-suit or overcoat, you’ll know the difference all right, but then it’s too late. Better be sure than sorry.

To choose C I. O T h C R A F T is to be sure. Wool—all wool, pure wool—guaranteed by the makers, guaranteed by us.

CLOTHCRAFT suits and overcoats have style,comfort, finishand fit. They are the only all wool garments selling at from #io to *25’

Clove McAvoy of Cloverdale, was arrested at the Intornrban station last night and locked up for intoxieation When taken into eustody last night he was so much under tho influence of liquor that he knew nothing.. Mis head was bandaged when arrested. This morning he told tho officers that ho had been assaulted at Seelyvillo yesterday. McAvoy said that he had gone to Seely\ illo Sunday to accept a situation as a baker. The baker who ( succeeded by McAvoy and who was let out got drunk yesterday and going to hi- former working place attacked McAvoy. Tho angered man slipped up behind McAvoy and hit hint on the head with a brick, badly cutting his head and scalp. McAvoy was so badly injured that a physician was called to dress his wounds. The prisoner this morning declared that the whisky and drugs given him by the physician while (lie would was being dressed was tin cause of his intoxicated condition when he arrived here last night on his way home to Cloverdale. The man was released on a suspended sentence this morning and allowed to go to his home. A, M. E. CHURCH AFFAIR The following program was carried out Inst night at the A. M. K Church: March. Invocation, Rev. Moorman. Opening song, Tho Lord is Great. Welcome address. Miss Roxio Miles. Helps on the Education of Negro, Miss Hazel Sanders. Tlr- Mysterious Visitor, Miss Ruth B rid ges. Progn of the Negro. Mies Emma Epencer. Most Distinguished Negroes of America, Mr. Paul Cain. Violin Solo, “Flower Song,”, Miss Ethel Bridges. Shall the Negro Colleges he pul into the Hands of the Negro Teach- ' rs. Mr. Arthur Thomas. Biography of Booker T. Washington, Mr. Roy Ernest. Duet. Misses Miles and Bridges. A Review of Um' Honored One. Miss Ethel Bridges. Closing Chorus, Out of tho Deep. Benediction, Rev. Moorman. March. Mr. William Herring, master of ceremonies.

George Knight Improving. Col. C. C. Matson received a card last night from Billy Knight stating that hi-- father George Knight, the Brazil attorney, who waa stricken with apoplexy in Indianapolis last week, was much improved and soon would be moved to his home from Indianapolis. Mr. Knight is popularly known here and the news that he is improving is very welcome to his host of friends.

II. S. Juniors Entertain. The Junior class of G. H. S. met last night at the home of Irving Brown. Besides the members of tho claf - se\era 1 other class members attended the affair. The evening was most pleasantly enjoyed in games and other amusements. Delightful refreshments were served. Miss Bishop and Miss Southard chaperoned tho affair.

CLEAR AND FORCEFUL SPEAKER

To Celebrate Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Martin of Clover lab' are arranging to celebrate their noth wedding anniversary at their homo In Cloverdale on ()-tobor do. Several from Oreencastle have been Invited to attend the affair.

In spite of the fact that it was an afternoon speech and that many people who wished to hear him could not come, Congressman John J. Lentz, of Ohio, drew a good crowd this afternoon. Mr. Lentz Is a man of good appearance upon the platform. and has the ability to make points clearly and forcefully. Me discussed the political issues from the D» mccatic point of view for more than an hour, and the intense interest on the part of the audience showed that his oratory was effective. He spoke of the tariff and the chief is“t:< s of the campaign, and coining he did directly after Maxwell last night, the discussion of those tilings was particularly timely. Mr. Maxwell started many toward the Democratic camp, and Mr. Lentz gave tli in added impetus. It was a clear .•'i d forceful exposition and very (onvineing.

INDIANA TOWN WIPED 001

Sliii'h*) is I)<>stroytMl l»\ i ;m<l I wot IVrsons Lost* TliHr Livos in —Yillatc< k Was Without rirf» I’rotrction.

ARE MANY NARROW ESCAPES

Shirley. Ind., Oct. 17. (Special to The Herald.) The town of Shirley iitts boon wiped out by tire which visiied the town today. Two persons lost their lives and many others had narrow escapes during the disaster. The town was without (ire protection and its inhabitants wore powerless to cope with tho flames. Assistance was summoned from New Castle.

DEATH OF JOHN EARP

John Enrp, aged 7 7 years, one of Putnam County's oldest citizens, and for many years a prominent Greencastle business man, died suddenly this morning at his home in tho north part of town. Mr. Earp had been in failing health for some time and was unable to be out, but his death was not expected. About 5 o'clock this morning he was found by his wife, who alone survives him, iif( less on the floor, whore he had fallen against a stove, supposedly jusl after getting up. Mr. Earp was the first agent of the Big Four Road here and held that position for more than twenty years. He was for a time employed in the old Putnam County hank on the west side and later purchased a hardware store on the west side, in the building now occupied by Charley Kelley. He retired from tills business a few years ago. The funeral service ou Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock at Brick Chapel, conducted by Rev. David Van Dyke.

Shower for Miss lligert. Miss Alma Higort went to Indianapolis this afternoon to attend a show* r giver in honor of her marriage tli*' last of October, to Mr. Carl Helm of Indianapolis. Th** shower which was a miscellaneous one, was given by a number of the friends of Miss Higort, at the homo of Mrs. Harry Helm.

Bit CBODl! TO BERE BRI1I

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Modern Priscillas. Th*' Modern Priscillas will meet with Mrs. Mat Hammond Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Thomas Farmer. Those who wish to do so can take the 2: 15 car to stop at 29.

Art ('lass. Tho meeting of the Art class is pentponeil till Tuesday afternoon The paper will lie n review of Jap nnese painting of th*' 15th, Kith, and 17th couturier. The paper will he read by Mrs. Lammers. This Is the second year's work on Japanese art

People of Piitliain County Welcome The Vows That the Gi-eal Ciminioncr is to Itldress Them—One of tl«' Largest Crowds Which Mas Been in Town in Years Will lie llei'o.

WILL SPEAK FOR 30 MINUTES

The people of Putnam County welcome the news that Hon. W. J. Bryan. the Great Commoner, is to address them. Since tho announce ment of tho coming of Mr. Bryan in lh»' .Jerald yesterday, hundreds have called up the Herald office from the j county and town, asking full particulars of the speaking. On the streets everyone is talking of the approaching event. On*' of the biggi'sl crow.Iwhich lias been in Oreencastle In years will bo here to see and hear ; the great man. Mr. Bryan will speak from a plat-! form to he erected on Sunset Hill ; His train, which is scheduled to leave Chicago early Tuesday morning ovei the Mnnnn. will arrive here at 1 o'clock. The train will stop jusl west ; of Sunset Hill and Mr. Bryan will! step from his train onto (he speakers siand. Col. C. C. Matson lias bei'n i chosen to Introduce him to the people. R. I>. Sullivan. Congressman from Tennessee, will address the crowd until the arrival of Mr. Bryan. Th*' Roachdalc band will furnish music during the day. Mr. Bryan will not speak at Roachdalc as was announced in Indianapolis papers. Ills address here will be of 30 minutes', duration and will bo the only one It*' will deliver in Putnam County. j

any bank would iiieau the ruin of all the stockholders and officers, not an alluring view for bank breakers. He did not state that the Republican itleal of postal savings banks would injure th*' local hanks by removing currenc} from tho local neighborhood and collecting it in the larger business centers. Ho declared that Bryan stood for a 53 cent dollar, which is not true since Bryan is not now advocating the silver issue any mor*' than those Republicans who stood solid for that issue with the lit*' President McKinley. H*. also * bowed the average Republican carelessness for facts in regard to the laril 1 He attempted to show that pres. • high prices for farm products "ere dii*' to Republican tariff, when as a matter of fact ii will be romeml.ert'd that under the administration ot Harrison prices were lower than under Cleveland’s second adiuiuistraiion. And again that during a porJon of Hi*' Cleveland administration ;i; ic*'s were higher than at the pres- < nt time. But why go into these details. The speech gave nothing but that all are familiar with, and said the old facts in no new or startling way.

GROCER DRIVER HELD UP

I'ltWK HALL. DKIYKlt KOH THE SACKETT STORE, is ATTACKED BY MAX AT THE WALNUT CHEEK Itlil 1K1E, JUST W EjfT <>K TOWN — M \ X IS SCAKED AW A! ID \PPICO.\4 HI \<< BUGGY.

A SAW MILL IS HORNED

HALL PUT UP A STIFF FIGHT

Ki.hher Ask*-*) to Bo Allowed to Riile To Town and When Ik* Got Into The Wagon Clinched Willi the Driver—Men I'unihlc Erom the Wagon anil Horse Itiins Away.

GOOD CROWD FOR MAXWELL

Assembly liooni Well Eilli'd to Hear Ri'piililican Candidate for t'ongress Krom the Fifth District Discuss Current Issues.

I'l.-iiit Belonging to Eli Itrattin \bout Seven Miles West of Town, is Totally Destroyed in a Colillagratinn Last Viglit — Eire Started at Xenr Midnight \iul its Cause is I nknow n.

MUCH LUMBER ALSO IS BURNED

The saw mill belonging to Eli Itrattin and located about seven mib s west of town was totally dettroyed by fir*' last night at near midnight. The cause of th*; fire Is unknown. Much lumber, together with the in ill, was destroyed. 'Phe loss will reach several hundred dollars.

TICKETS ON SALE MONOAV

What is believed to have been an attempted hold-up occurred late yesterday afternoon at the covered bridge over Walnut Creek just west of town. Frank Hall, driver for the Sackett Grovery Store, was the intended victim. Hall, however, put up stiff fight with the robber and managed to throw him off. The approach of a buggy scared the robbe:' and he ran. Hall had been to deliver some groceries near Fern. It was late when he reached the bridge on his way home. As Hall drove into the bridge a man standing by the road asked if he could rid*' to town. Hall told him ho could. The man jumped Into tho rear end of tli*' wagon and walking to the front grabbed Hall from heklnd. Hall grappled with the man and both tumbled from iho wagon. Th** hosae taking fright, ran away. As Hall and the man continued to tustle the approach of a buggy was heard. At the approach of th*' buggy the robber broke loose from Hall and ran down the creek. Halt walked to town and told th*' officers of the oc- < uranee. Th*' offisers immediately drove to th*' scene but could lind no trace of the holdup man.

SPEECH ON HACKNEYED LINES

Howard Maxwell, Republican candidate for Congress from the Fifti* District spoke to a good crowd at I the assembly room in the court house last night. The college It*'-1 publican Club was present and a number of people from th*' city, both men anil women. Mr. Maxwell's speech was u credit able effort, it was along hackneyed lines, however, and ubowe 1 no originality, having been compiled entirely from the Republican campaign book, with the addition of Hi*' later thought of attacking Bryan directly. He sprang the worn-out idea that hunk guarantee meant irresponsible banking. II*' did not tell how. but left that to the credulity of his audience. He did not tell his audience j that the stockholders were liable fori their slock and an equal amount of I their property, and the breaking of

Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock students of th*' university and citizens of the city will lie given an opportunity to purchase tickets for on*' of tli*' best lecture courses that DePauw has had in recent years. Tli*' course will open on the last day of tills month with Signor Victor’s Venetian Band. This one attraction in itself is worth half the price of admission. Victor lias a hand that is easily the equal ot’ Banda Rosa and one that has a prestige from coast to coast. This attraction is costly and can lie relied upon as an entertainment of great merit in the musical line. The remainder of tho course is on a par with the First number. Champ Clark, who closes the course in March, is now one of the biggest men in Hie National House of Representatives and an orator known th*' country over. These two numbers alone will sell the course not to mention the four other excellent numbers.

Holdup Maii on till' 4'aill|llis. Tiie police wore called to the college campus last night by a stiwJent who telephoned that he had been followed by a man, whom he believed, Intended to hold him up. The student said the fellow had acted very queerly and that he had V>llowed him for some distance. The alleged holdup man is described as tall and slender. The police could get no trace of the man. THE COMMISSIONERS MEET

Special Session of the 4'omity Farthers to 4'oiisitlcr a I'roiKixitioii for 4'oitiproinise on the 4'ook Ditjh 4 use.

The County Commissioners met today to talk over compromise propositions on the Cook ditch case. Attorneys representing the ctintractors were here and were in consultation with the commissioiiers this morning. Nothing was given out for publication. however. The attorneys and ilie commissioners will meet again next month to still further discmai Hi*' same subject.

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Woavel in Clover Seed. Capt. Wlmmer advises the Herald that the clover seed this year contains many weavels and that the 1 farmers, unless they fan It out, will j Ins*' much of their seed. Capt. Wim- ; mer says that the indications are that these pests were in the clover before i hulling.

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