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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1923

Page

2

Weekend Guests and Local News From Visalia to Limedale

Miss Berneice McGill visits Visalia and Miss Estelle Hamrick hosts. Mrs. J. F. Parish and daughter Catherine from Glendive Montana visit. Jesse Green buys a new Chevrolet touring car from Hawkins Sales. Will Durham’s sanatorium treatment improves and he plans return home soon. John McFarlane and family plan a Idaho visit. Dora Ruark travels to Michigan City to see Dan Donnehue. Howard Dean and wife welcome a son born Friday. mother and child well. Ed Stone enjoys American Express vacation. Virgil Buis family welcomes a son. Grace Roberts and children return from Terre Haute. John Cannon and Judge J. P. Hughes visit Gary for the weekend. Frank Stevens returns from Ohio. Fisher Austin and family greet a daughter. R. W. Stafford and daughter Helen visit from Decatur Illinois. Mrs. John Best’s condition improves and she can be up brief periods. A reunion honors Albert Landes of Oakland with extended Landes and Houck families at Limedale.

Porter Family Heads to Wise Virginia for Visit

The Rev. J. E. Porter of College Avenue Methodist church and his family are en route to Wise Virginia to visit his parents. He reports a fine trip and wonderful scenery as they pass through the Cumberland Gap.

J. E. Porter College Avenue Methodist Church Wise Cumberland Gap

Visitor Miss Laura Booty In Indianapolis Visits Brother

Miss Laura Booty currently enrolled in a business course in Indianapolis visits her brother Emmett Cooper who lives near Greencastle.

Laura Booty Indianapolis Emmett Cooper Grencastle

Stites Family Vacationing in Winamac Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Richard Stites and their children drove to Winamac on Saturday to spend the weekend visiting relatives and catch up with family activities.

Miss Hazel Abberson Visits Indianapolis Kin

Miss Hazel Abberson of Spring Avenue spent the weekend with relatives in Indianapolis, returning refreshed after the family gathering.

Hazel Abberson Spring Avenue Indianapolis

Local residents take trips to Florida and Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs J F Bailey return from a short visit with friends in Anderson Miss Gladys Hammond of the Central Trust Company Real Estate office will spend two weeks at Lake Geneva Wisconsin Sunday Mr and Mrs H R Nicholas and daughters Lara and Mildred left on a motor trip to French Lick spending several days From French Lick the daughters will visit Mr and Mrs Jack Kreider in Brazil

J.F. Bailey Anderson Gladys Hammond The Central Trust Company Lake Geneva Wisconsin H. R. Nicholas Lara Mildred French Lick Brazil Jack Kreider Charles W. Hymer Wilmington Delaware Mrs. Hymer J. E. O'Hair Brick Chapel St. Louis

Notable Greencastle Visitors and Local Moves

Tilden McNeff of Cloverdale and William J. Herbert, both in Greencastle on business Friday, with Mrs. Mollie Crose returning to Harrisburg Illinois after a visit. Dr. Cleon R. Day of Indianapolis, a former Greencastle man, visited his father Lon Day and friends. Mrs. Laura Christie Moag of Indianapolis guests of P. R. Christie. Miss Genevieve Ames Ella Beckwith and Mrs. F A Arnold head to Bay View Michigan for vacation. Elmer Blue and spouse sell household goods and relocate to stay with V C Thomas due to Mrs Blue’s ill health.

Tilden McNeff Cloverdale Greencastle Cleon R. Day Indianapolis Lon Day Day Genevieve Ames Ella Beckwith F. A. Arnold Bay View, Mich Elmer Blue West Poplar Street V.C. Thomas Spring Avenue Blue

Miss Alta Sutherlin Visits Lebanon Aunt

Miss Alta Sutherlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sutherlin who reside on West Walnut Street spent the weekend in Lebanon with her Aunt Mrs Murl Steward.

Alta Sutherlin Leonard Sutherlin West Walnut Street Lebanon Murl Steward

Mrs. Walter M. Quay Visits and Returns Home

Mrs. Walter M. Quay of Tiffin Ohio visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hammond on South Indiana Street for several days and departed Sunday to return home.

Walter M. Quay Tiffin, C Isaac Hammond South Indiana Street

Miss Helen ORear Finishes Studies Returns Home

Miss Helen ORear daughter of Mrs G D ORear has completed studies at the Boston School of Theology and returned to her home near Roachdale. Mr and Mrs Lars Bodell spent the weekend with Lars parents Mr and Mrs Sigle Wellington at Anderson.

Helen O’rear G. D. O'Rear Boston School of Theolgy Roachdale Lars Bodell Wekend Sigle Wellington Anderson

Taylor couple visits Bourbon for weekend and theatre repairs

M and Mrs E B Taylor spent the weekend in Bourbon Indiana with Mr and Mrs Kert Taylor. Mr Taylor handled business on repairing his theatre in the city which had burned recently. Their son Robert serves as theatre manager.

E. B. Taylor Bourbon Indiana Kert Taylor Taylor Robert

Mrs. Edwin Hunt and daughter Frances visit Gautiers

Mrs Edwin Hunt and her daughter Frances of Indianapolis returned home Friday after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs C C Gautier in the area.

Edwin Hunt Frances Indianapolis C. C. Gautier

Indianapolis visitor stays a week with Meikel family

Mrs. Margaret Bryce of Indianapolis came Sunday for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meikel and their son Eugene. The two ladies are cousins.

Margaret Bryce Indianapolis Charles Meikel Eugene Bryce Meikel

Indianapolis couple guests of relatives in city

Mr and Mrs Leon McConaha of Indianapolis were the guests Sunday of relatives in this city.

Leon McConaha Indianapolis

Clinton Township Woman Visits. Local Folks Return From Trip

Mae Moler of Clinton Township was in this city Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Merkel and son Eugene returned Friday evening from a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Wayt at Lynn. Wayt is a former Greencastle resident. The Kerrs and Miss Ethel Hunt motored to Lafayette Sunday for the Kerr family reunion.

Mae Moler Clinton Township Charles Merkel Eugene J. B. Wayt Lynn Wayt Greencastle Barnaby Robert Kerr Alta Kerr Charles Kerr Ethel Hunt Lafayette Kerr Alvin B Hanks Monroe Township Brick Chapel L. D. Dodd Indianapolis

Rockville Beats Greencastle 6 to 2 on Sunday

Rockville shut out Greencastle until the eighth inning when four hits produced four runs. Rockville advances to a rematch at home on Sunday September 2. Mr and Mrs John Bard of East Hanna Street welcome daughter Anna Louise born Monday morning. Mrs Bard formerly Vivian Vaughn.

Greencastle Rockville John Bard Frank Vaughn East Hanna Street Anna Louise Bard Vivian Vaughn

Hutcheson Reunion Held at Hamrick Station

Sunday gathering at Hamrick Station drew about two hundred attendees. A children produced program with special music as a piano was delivered by truck. John Hutcheson was elected president and Frank Hutcheson treasurer for the new year.

Hutcheson Hamrick Station John Hutcheson Frank Hutcheson

Professor Greenleaf Heads to Summer Work in Ann Arbor

Professor H. Greenleaf of DePauw University left Monday for Ann Arbor Michigan to finish his summer school work. After two weeks he will travel to Boston to visit relatives.

H. Greenleaf Depauw University Ann Arbor Michigan Boston

Mrs Stone Severely Cut Opening Jar Of Fruit

Mrs Art Stone suffered a deep cut opening a jar of fruit Monday morning. Dr Hutcheson treated the wound and seven stitches were needed to close it.

Art Stone

Prison admissions in Ohio exceed year-ago totals

One thousand persons were sent to the Ohio penitentiary in the year ending June 30. This is 325 fewer than the year ending June 30, 1922. Nearly one-fifth of the men are foreigners. Ten of the 88 counties have no prisoners. The ten counties were dry before the state and Wa 109a, POWTION.

Ohio

Indianapolis visitor returns home after Stratton visit

T. W. Annibal, who had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stratton, returned to his Indianapolis home Monday morning.

T. W. Annibal Mrs Elmer Stratton Indianapolis

Colorado Springs Hosts Honor Guests Return Home

Mr and Mrs Kyle Farmer who stayed with Mr and Mrs Noble Farmer of Colorado Springs for a month have returned home.

Mrs. Kyle Farmer Mrs. Noble Farmer Colorado Springs

Williams Party ToursMartinsville and Terre Haute

Mr and Mrs F A Williams and Miss Effie Reeves motored to Martinsville Indiana Sunday. On the return trip they visited Mrs Williams sister Mrs Grace Roberts at Terre Haute.

F. A. Williams Effie Reeves Martinsville

Staffords Return Home After Decatur Visit

Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Stafford of Decatur Illinois have returned home after visiting Mrs. Jessie Pitts and her children for several days.

R. W. Stafford Decatur, Ill Jessie Pitts

Theatrical Manager Ralph Denny Visits Mother in City

Ralph Denny of New York City is the guest of his mother Mrs Elam Denny who resides on West Washington Street. Denny is engaged in the theatrical business and has his own company.

Ralph Denny New York City Elam Denny West Washington Street Mr. Denny

Mrs MacDonald family returns from Anderson visit

Mrs William MacDonald and family have returned home after visiting Anderson. Mr Mac Donald and Miss Retha Webb drove to Anderson Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ott Webb who visited, brought them home. Her aunt Mrs Nina Schubert from Indianapolis returned home Sunday and was accompanied by her aunt who spent Sunday here.

William MacDonald Anderson Mac- Miss Retha Webb Donald Ott Webb Nina Schubert Indianapolis Mrs. Schubert

Runyans Share Day With kin and Shanghai Return

Dr. Chandler Runyan and Walter Runyan traveled from Elwood to visit Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Runyan and other relatives. Walter Runyan has just returned from four years in Shanghai, China, and will not relocate in California.

Chandler Runyan Walter Runyan Elwood H. H. Runyan Shanghai China California

Birthday Surprise Honors Mr. Eiteljorge at Home

Relatives and friends gathered on West Washington street Friday evening to surprise Mr. William Eiteljorge for his 39th birthday. The event featured well filled baskets and a joyful gathering. Mr. and Mrs. John Cook Jr. and their children will spend a week camping at Owen Park.

William Eiteljorge West Washington Street Eiteljorge John Cook Jr Owen Park

Miss Pollom Attends Christian Endeavor Convention

Miss Maxine Pollom traveled to Bethany Park Sunday as a delegate from the Christian Endeavor Society of the Christian Church. She will be away a week while the convention sessions are held this week.

Notable Local Social and Travel Roundup Across Town

Walter S Hall and Thomas Stimson return from Eel river fishing at Cataract Falls with carp. Bloomington World notes Mr and Mrs Frank Donner visiting Columbus MS Florence Crawford returns to Terre Haute. Various residents travel to St Louis Bay View MI Crawfordsville Mattoon IL Cincinnati Seattle Indianapolis Bay View Yellowstone Park and Ewing KY with family visits and health updates.

Walter S. Hall Thomas Stimson Eel River Bloomington World

Miss Irene Clodfelter Named Secretary in County Office

Miss Irene Clodfelter, sister of Mrs. John Vermillion, becomes secretary to County Agent Harold McNary and County Superintendent John Vermillion. She succeeds Mrs. Harold McNary, who resigned with the new duties taking effect Saturday, August 4.

Irene Clodfelter John Vermillion Harold McNary Miss Clodfelter

Miss Dorine Gibson and Ilene Owens Visit Indianapolis

Miss Dorine Gibson and Miss Ilene Owens are visiting friends in Indianapolis this week, spending time with local residents and taking in area sights.

Dorine Gibson Ilene Owens Indianapolis

Vermillion Family Visit Highlights County Meeting

Mr and Mrs John C Vermillion and family from East Washington street visited Mr and Mrs Frank Vermillion of Clinton township Saturday and Sunday. The county commissioners met Monday in regular session with the Elliott road contract letting in Marion township as the sole special business.

John C. Vermillion East Washington Street Mr. Vermillion Frank Vermillion Clinton Township Elliott Road Marion

Hawkins Couple Enjoyable Wisconsin Fishing Trip Returns

Mr and Mrs Harry Hawkins returned to their home Sunday evening from a fishing trip in northern Wisconsin. They report an enjoyable trip and good fishing.

Harry Hawkins Wisconsin

Local Residents Return From Trips

Mr. and Mrs. Alva Boswell of West Columbia street visited Indianapolis Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Werneke returned from Chicago after a week there. Frank Cannon and Paul Cook have come back from a two week vacation to Canada and the East.

Frank Cannon Paul Cook Canada East

Local Family News Briefs From Indiana Travels

Mrs Richard Stites and children returned from Winamac where they visited relatives since Saturday. Mrs Chas Buis returned from Deaconess hospital in Indianapolis after a week with en­sils removed and is recovering. Mr and Mrs Roy Hillis and daughter Edna returned from a two week vacation at Lake Tippecanoe, traveling by motor to their cottage.

Richard Stites Winamack Chas. Buis Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis Roy Hillis Edna Lake Tippecanoe

President Coolidge Proclaims Day of Mourning for Harding

President Calvin Coolidge designates Friday August 10 1923 as a national day of mourning and prayer for the death of President Warren G Harding urging Americans to gather in worship and honor his memory. The proclamation is issued from the White House Washington August 4 1923.

Warren Gamaliel Harding United States Calvin Coolidge United States of America Washington Charles E. Hughes White House Wassington D.C

Ford coupe owned by Bridges destroyed by fire near Plainfield

The Ford coupe of Robert Bridges an agent for Standard Oil at Greencastle burned Monday evening about two miles east of Plainfield after a short circuit. Mr and Mrs Bridges escaped with no injuries as the car was consumed. the loss is covered by insurance.

Robert Bridges Greencastle Standard Oil Company Plainfield Bridges Indianapolis

Campaign to Eradicate Barberry in Putnam County Begins

A state wide drive led by USDA agents R H Rogers and W B Young and Purdue University to locate and remove common and purple barberry bushes to curb black stem rust that threatens nearby wheat and other grains. Japanese barberry is ornamental and not part of the eradication. Removal is mandated by a governing ruling.

Putnam County R. H. Rogers W. B. Young United States Department of Agriculture Purdue University Indiana

Campaign cooperation on rusted areas barberry bushes inquiry

Indiana Department of Conservation requests questions about rusted areas and barberry bushes to be sent to county agent H. McNary in Greencastle, with federal agents or Mr. McNary ready to cooperate in any way.

Indiana Department of Conservation H. McNary Greencastle

Morrison to Attend Harding Funeral in Marion Indiana

W S Morrison traffic manager of Indiana Portland Cement Co formerly of Greencastle and now in Indianapolis was in Greencastle on business He was a personal friend of President Warren G Harding having spent years together in Marion and will go to Marion to attend the funeral of the president

W. S. Morrison Indiana Portland Cement Co Greencastle Indianapolis Tusdeau Morrison Warren G. Harding Marion Mr. Morrison

Mooresville Invades Greencastle For Sunday Tilt

Mooresville, a strong undefeated in-season baseball squad, travels to Greencastle to face the Spe cials in the rematch after a prior lopsided loss. The Webbites, now retooled, seek revenge as Turner starts on the mound for Greencastle.

Mooresville Greencastle Greencastle Specials Webbites Turner

Girl Lifts Car to Save Danville Boy

Miss Nellie Harland eighteen of Lebanon area freed Harvey Williams nineteen of Danville after a Ford coupe toppled into a ditch beside the Big Four arch near Greencastle. Williams suffered multiple injuries but was later sent home from hospital.

Nellie Harland Lebanon Ind Harvey Williams Danville Greencastle Williams Hutcheson Putnam County

Reelsville Cut Off Opens After August 17

The Reelsville cut off on the National road will open once the concrete sets after August 17. The new route bypasses the dangerous Reelsville hill and the Pennsylvania railroad crossing, linking from the Butler school house to Pleasant Gardens via a two-span concrete bridge.

Reelsville Pennsylvania Railroad Reelsville Bottoms Butler School House Big Wanut Pleasant Gardens

Local Social Notes From New Maysville Area

Martha Steward visited Mr and Mrs Dude Kendell on Sunday. Gladys and Juanita Jarvis were in New Maysville Sunday. Mrs Charles Temple stayed Saturday night and Sunday with her daughter Flossie Deisher of Roachdale. Many from here attended the Danville trial Saturday of Mr and Mrs Clifton Shubert. Jennie Skelton visited home folks. Roy Chatham spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs John Kefauver.

Martha Steward Dude Kendell Gladys Juanita Jarvis New Maysville Charles Temple Flossie Deisher Roachdale Danville Clifton Shubert Jennie Skelton Roy Chatham John Kefauver

Five Escape Injury When Auto Goes Into Ditch

Five occupants of a Ford sedan escaped injury when the car went off the Cloverdale road detour south of town Monday afternoon and rolled down a steep bank. The car turned over, but all occupants crawled free with only minor scratches. The Franklin Street Garage pulled the car back onto the road. names were not released.

Afernoon Franklin Street Deer Creek Cloverdale Road Albert Albaugh Bedford

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Bhick Berneice McGill Visalia Estelle Hamrick J. F. Parish Catherine Glendive Montana John Dodd Wallace Long Jesse Green Hawkins F. P. Huestis Idaho Estelle Frank Clinton Falls Wilma Hinton West Franklin Street Will Durham Mr. Durham Tacoma John McFarlane Charles E. Towne Mr. Towne Towne Edith McFarlane Dora Ruark Chestnut Street Michigan City Dan Donnehue Donnehue Ruark Howard Dean South College Avenue Ed. Stone American Express Co Norvetta Virgil Buis Grace Roberts Terre Haute John Cannon J. P. Hughes Gary Frank Stevens Fisher Austin Helen Decatur, Illinois John Best Albert Landes Oakland Old Home Place Limedale Edward Landes John Houck Albert Houck David Houck Lloyd Houck Sam Bowen Winamac William J. Herbert Mollie Crose Harrisburg Ills Thomas King Laura Christie Moag P. R. Christie Mrs. Christie John S. Ward Evansville J. A. Ward Charles McAlinden Frank Donner Mr. Donner Columbus Florence Crawford George R. Christie George Jr Mattoch Ilinois James Costin Earl Sourwine G. W. Murphy Cincinnati Mr. Murphy Nina Cook Seattle, Wash John Cook Jean Leyenberger Mrs. Ashur Profit Crawfordsville Mrs. Ford Lucas Louise Bay View Mich Mrs. Lucas Mr. Lucas King, Morrison Foster Co Ford ‘Agents George Frank Estelle William Davis George Hinton Frank Hinton al Carpenter McCurry Methodist Hospital Francis Job Maple Heights Mattoon Earl Harris Stella Walker Princeton Harris’ Ford Coupe Yellowstone Park Salt Lake City Denver Y. Hillis Ewing, Ky Ewing Mr. Hillis Alva Boswell West Columbia Street Harding Miles Nervine O. F. Overstreet R. J. Overstreet Bence Building Vine Street Greencastle, Indiana W. W. Tucker C. C. Tucker Physicians and Surgeons Office Washington and Walnut St Unio DODGE TELEGRAPH _INSTITUTE Monroe Street Valparaiso
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