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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1923
Page
1
San Francisco dispatch reports President Warren G. Harding died at 7 30 p m from a stroke of apoplexy after broncho pneumonia and other illnesses. Mrs Harding was at his bedside reading to him when the fatal attack struck. The funeral train will take the body to Washington with burial at Marion Ohio.
In San Francisco on August 2 Alfred Holman, a San Francisco publisher and close friend of the President, says Mrs. Harding was at his bedside reading when she paused to look at the President and Holman recalls the moment before the end.
The body of President Harding will depart San Francisco on a special train around 7 p.m. Friday for Washington via Reno Ogden Cheyenne Omaha and Chicago. Mrs. Harding approved the plan after a meeting with the President's official party. Two soldiers and two sailors will guard the casket, and the train will stop only as required.
The Greencastle Fire bell rang early Friday to announce President Harding’s death to locals. The sudden news startled residents as officials confirmed the President’s passing.
Calvin Coolidge is expected to be sworn in as president after President Harding’s death. He will take the oath administered by his father, John Coolidge, a notary public, in the Coolidge living room. Coolidge expressed faith that God will direct the nation’s destinies and said he will carry on Harding’s policies with support from colleagues.
The president died at 7 30 p m while talking with family. Doctors reported death from a brain embolism likely apoplexy. The official notice was signed by secretary George B Christian.
Upon the death of the President the vice president assumes the duties of the president while Senator Albert Cummings of Iowa the secretary pro tem of the United State Senate assumes the duties of the vice president The only duty of the vice president is to preside over the Senate In case of the death of President Coolidge the Secretary of State would assume the duties of the President.
News of President Harding's death arrived in Greencastle near 10 o'clock Thursday night via radio. The Herald notes it as the first national sorrow to reach the town and remarks on its unique capability to receive radio news flashes.
Matt J. Murphy spoke during the Band Concert intermission urging residents to share information on Greencastle’s founding with John Vermillion, Putnam County School Superintendent and Putnam County Historical Society chair. He asked for relics of historical value and noted forthcoming pageant manuscripts to educate children.
The condition of Mrs. John Best who lives south of this city and has been seriously ill for months is greatly improved. She is able to be up briefly each day. Mrs. James Costin of Indianapolis is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Earl Sourwine, and Mr. Costin will spend Saturday through the weekend with the Sourwines.
The funeral of Milt McElroy who died at his West Lafayette home after a long illness was held Friday afternoon at Tilman Pickett’s home near Reelsville. Mrs McElroy is Pickett’s sister. Burial followed at Boone Cemetery west of Reelsville.
The Greencastle City Council convened Thursday to schedule Friday evening August 10 as the date to elect a successor to the late Oscar Williams, third ward councilman. Potential candidates named include Ed Harris Charles Leuteke Walter Brown and R W Shafer.
Former Putnamville residents now living in Indianapolis will hold their annual picnic on Sunday, August 12 at Brookside Park. Mrs. Bessie Wills Thompson invites all Putnamville natives in the area to attend as special guests.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with a low likelihood of local thundershowers and little change in temperature.
Prof. F. L. Busenburg of Columbus accepts the role as principal of Greencastle High School. He brings twenty years of teaching experience. Miss Hermine Roberts of Indianapolis becomes high school art instructor, replacing Miss Mary Monroe who leaves to pursue art studies at the University of Chicago.
DePauw students appeal to Greencastle residents for part time work to fund education. Jobs offered include waiting tables washing dishes furnace care lawn mowing clerical and house work. Interested citizens should contact Rev W Henry McLean assistant to the president by phone 386 L.
George Cotman of Indianapolis author and director of the Indianapolis Centennial Pageant will address the Putnam County Historical Society at 7 30 this evening in the Assembly room of the Court House. His talk will aid those planning the Greencastle pageant and those interested are invited to attend.
Due to Mrs. John Best’s serious illness the Wood family reunion will be held Sunday at Mrs. Emily Wood’s residence on South Indiana Street instead of at Mrs. Best’s home.
A community tent meeting will start the evening of August 8 at Belle Union and run for three weeks. The public is invited to attend these gatherings.
The Hoosier State Auto Association denounces hit and run drivers as rank cowards and possibly murderers. The group pledges full support to enforcing Indiana’s felony hit and run law and aims to inform drivers and even lawyers and local officials of the law’s harsh penalties.
Spray used to control many foliage and fruit diseases on garden and truck crops. Bordeaux mixture is the primary material, with strength varying by plant and setting. Seedlings can be treated with a weak Bordeaux solution, soap is beneficial, and both leaf surfaces should be covered. Arsenate or carbonate insecticides may be added without harming the spray.
Scalding hot water is essential to sterilize dairy utensils in all seasons. Summer heat favors bacteria growth, making proper vessel sterilization more important to keep milk safer and extend its freshness.
A terse remark by Sir Leslie Stephen describes Robert Owen as one of those tolerable bores who are the salt of the earth. The line reflects a characterful, ironic tribute within a wider literary critique.
A concise aphorism on fault and accountability suggests that initial wrongs are others’ fault while repeated harm reflects personal responsibility. The line frames wisdom about personal response to injustice.
A household tip recommends cleaning window panes with a cloth dampened in vinegar for a bright shine. The guidance emphasizes brisk rubbing to improve clarity and remove smudges.
A humorous remark compares age to jokes about the Jolecs, inviting amusement at aging humor. The line playfully nods to aging and cultural references, prompting readers to engage with the era's wit without harshness.
Dr. William F. King reviews the State Farm at Putnamville and exonerates Superintendent Howard and trustees while detailing unsanitary, deteriorating facilities. He urges permanent construction, expert sanitarians, and stronger finances to prevent future outbreaks. The report lists dilapidated dormitories, leaky kitchen floors, a deficient dispensary, dirty grounds, and a poorly located milk room.
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