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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
1
A clash between a crowd and militiamen followed a proposal by the governor for mediation after young Indian women were sent to replace local telephone operators and return to their homes.
Linton Indiana remains calm as Governor Goodrich plans a civilian settlement of a nine day strike by thirteen New Home Telephone Company operators. Militia under General Smith remains in quarters ready, while townspeople urge withdrawal after demonstrations and job actions.
Hog receipts reached 9,000 with 1,500 layovers from Tuesday. Prices fell 25 cents with sales from 20.40 to 20.50 and top at 20.60. Indianapolis packers bought 7,000 hogs, outsiders 2,000. cattle 1,350, calves 550, sheep 100. Sunday guests at Miss Eva Jean Herod's gathering included Kathryn Nauman and others.
The funeral for Isaac Peck, who died suddenly from apoplexy on Sunday, was held this afternoon at 2:30 at his East Seminary street home. Rev. Elder Willis Gill of Cloverdale led the service with music by Mrs. H. M. Smith and Miss Leuteke. Pallbearers included A. G. Brown, William Kreigh, Marshall Beck, John H. Allee, Andrew Hirt, and Frank Allee. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery.
The April 27 1919 death of Isaac Scott Peck in Putnam County Indiana shocks family and community. Born August 2 1852 he cared for his mother lifelong and later became president of the First National Bank of Greencastle. He married Clara Elma Rector twelve years earlier and was known as a prudent, devoted husband and successful businessman.
Wabash defeated Tiger Nine by a 4 10 3 count in a tight seventh inning. The Little Giants powered through with a late rally to secure the win in a high intensity clash.
Wabash leads DePauw 110010100 151 to 002100000 851 in a tied series as Batteries Jay and Clements face Ju lian and Guild. Runs Beatty Neal Naber Burns Tubey Cartwright B Guild. Struck Out By Jay 9 by Julian J.
In Crawfordsville Indiana on April 29 Wabash won the second game of its four game series with DePauw 4 to 3. Jay struck out nine batters and Beatty at short made key plays as Wabash built early leads then held off DePauw’s late surge. The series stands Wabash 2 DePauw 1.
Mr and Mrs Harve Black of Indianapolis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J S Black. Clarence Etcheson and family moved to a new home near the True Tree lumber yard. Mason Vermillion and family and Caus Baird and family from near Clinton Falls visited Albert Priest. Mr and Mrs R E B Richards attended a funeral at Putnamville Friday. Mr and Mrs E J Black of Clairmont visited John Black. Oral Davis returned from France. Rev Eckhardt delivered the baccalaureate sermon in the schoolhouse assembly room Sunday afternoon. Jesse Mark Ralph and Duff Priest were home Sunday. Charles McNorton moved to the former Etcheson residence. Dr Conn moves into the hotel property. Nicholas Coffman and family of Indianapolis visiting here. Otis Ford and family spent Sunday in Greencastle. Mrs Sally Gregory and Mrs Milton Brown visited in Roachdale Friday. Mr and Mrs Jesse Shalley went to Hollandsburg Friday.
A likely statewide demonstration date May 7 is tentatively set for the Soldiers 150th Field Artillery and East Hospital 82 units. Officials note both groups are prepared for the event.
Plans for a Welcome Home celebration in Indianapolis advance with the arrival date set for Wednesday May 7. A telegram from C F Stewart of the U S railroad administration confirms trains bringing the 150th Field Artillery and Base Hospital No. 3 will arrive by 10 a m that day.
All Red Men meet at the hall Saturday May 3 1919 at 7 p m to march to the station and greet the Harmony brothers. The Harmony band returns to the hall where the Harmony team will perform the adoption degree. Lunch will be served. Elizabeth Lockridge returns from Indianapolis visit.
William K Glidewell aged 77 died this afternoon at 1 o clock at his North Madison street home after more than a week of illness and a recent stroke. Funeral will be Friday at 2 30 PM at the house 810 North Madison street. He lived with sisters Miss Clara Glidewell and Miss Augusta Glidewell.
Greencastle High School debaters prepare for matches with Manual Training High School in Indianapolis and in Greencastle. The affirmative team led by Marshall Abrams faces Harold Newgent and Paul Weathers. the negative led by Philip Maxwell includes Frederick Faubion and Robert Lane. Debates cover railroad government control with ten minute speeches and three minute rebuttals. Faculty judges expected. Miss Lela Walls coached the team. Griffiths Great Love film shown tonight at 7:30 with matinee at 4:30 today and season-ticket holders use last book coupon.
Liberty residents and visitors are listed in a series of social notes. Names include Lou Anstomiller Verna Millegan Mrs Sarah Rader and families Lieut Dillon Tribble Elder John Urton Elder Joseph Allee and Philip Rader. Thomas Burns 77 died suddenly near Poland with survivors Hardy James William Emery Jenkins Dacy and Sadjay. Funeral services were at Riley Cemetery.
Indications show procrastination will spark a last minute rush as the Liberty Loan campaign stalls in Put Nam County with little activity and no sign of victory.
Putnam county faces a lag in the Victory Liberty Loan drive with only Mill Creek Cloverdale and Marion reporting sold quotas. Eleven townships remain in the red column and Greencastle township and city are among the laggards. If not improved soon the county risks failing to meet war requirements and may need a last day rush effort.
Forest Hill cemetery record lists interments in April 1919 including Allen Hays of Muncie aged 37 from pneumonia, Clark W. Moudry of Lerebuin Canada aged 28 from influenza, Henry H. Grubb aged 55 from cerebral hemorrhage, Horace M. Townsend aged 7 months, Clarence Sears of Indianapolis aged 9 from heart trouble, Beulah G. McLean aged 47 from enlarged heart, Thomas Zaring of Putnam county aged 71 from cirrhosis of liver, and Isaac S. Peck of city aged 67 from heart failure. James Daggy, Supt.
Evangelist Crayton S. Brooks addressed the revival service at the Christian church speaking on Church Microbes. He described microbes as parasites and compared the church record to a microscope revealing hidden details of church life.
Dora Gorham and family of Greencastle visited with Melvin Ruark and family and Mrs. Myrtle Ruark. Mrs. Amy Buis called on Mrs. Minnie Buis. Charles Rector and family were called to Greencastle by the death of his brother in law. Ira Denny spent Sunday with Horace Robinson and family. Oran Buis dined with William Newman and family. O J Rector has a well drilled on his farm by Bircham and Carroll. Mrs. McMullen of Anderson returned home after visiting Mrs. Myrtle Storm and sons. Several attended the high school commencement at Fillmore where Prof. Higgins closed the school year. Noble Snider and wife left for Putnamville to spend the summer. Dr. and Mrs. J A Throop will occupy the Snider home on North College Avenue in their absence.
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