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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
1
Lewis Taylor, secretary of the Indiana Federation of Farmers' Associations, outlines a program to aid agricultural interests. The plan is endorsed by organization leaders.
Indianapolis August 8 plans were laid for a $200000 guaranty fund to protect Indiana farmers and advance their interests. The Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations endorsed a program urging organization, packers and grain men reform, fair freight rates, better farm management, and protective legislation. The fund will be raised by a state-wide campaign August 11 to September 26, led by district and county leaders with headquarters in Indianapolis.
The fragment lists Crawfordsville S A Bostone Rochester Byron Ford Indianapolis and Henry H Miller Indianapolis in a series of personal names and city references.
A Western Republican Senator voices frustration over partisan bickering in Congress as 1920 campaign politics flare. He warns of impending investigations into ties with big packers, cites high living costs and railroad issues, and laments leaders failing to aid the President with concrete proposals.
Lafayette youth event at Battle Ground camp meeting features Dr. L. R. Eckhardt of DePauw University speaking on Being a Boy. Include athletic demonstrations by YMCA and Bethel Girls, a Bayville nine vs Fort Frankfort baseball game, and career note on Frank King resigning to join United Vacuum Cleaner Appliances.
Hundreds attend Friday concert on Greencastle west square. Band director Henry Werneke led a popular program as crowds estimated over 1,500 in cars or on foot. The piece argues for a permanent band stand to honor the city’s growing musical scene.
Prices of hogs advanced 60 cents with general sales at 22.60. Hogs, 4 500 head receipts. cattle and sheep steady. calves 50 cents to 1 dollar higher. Outsiders bought the hog offerings as few hogs were taken by local buyers. Indianapolis receipts noted in the report.
Merle Lisby, stationed at Camp Mills New Jersey, is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Roscoe Lisby in Greencastle. He plans to go to Fort Thomas Kentucky soon to be discharged from the army in March after about two years of service.
The fourth annual Modern Woodmen Picnic and Homecoming will be held in Clay City on Wednesday August 20. The Kokomo Aviation Company will provide two airplanes for passenger flights and stunts all day. Music contests entertainment and friendly gatherings promise a lively day for ex residents and attendees with the slogan Everybody's Coming.
Rev L Dodd declares profanity a sin before a large Wesley Chapel audience. Revival draws crowds from Bainbridge and nearby towns. A new lighting system was installed. Seven souls were moved to come forward after the sermon themed Oh Lord, revive thy works.
The Christian Church offers Sunday school at 9 30 with Mrs Cora O Brien superintendent and G W Conk ling as music director. Classes for all ages. The pastor returns from Ohio and will preach. Morning theme Christ Misunderstood. Union service at Locust Street M E church at 7 30 with sermon on The True Nature of Religion. All welcome.
Superintendent and Mrs E C Dodson with daughter Miss Dorothy will drive to The Shades this Sunday to camp for a week with friends. The trip features family recreation and leisure in a rural outdoor setting.
Twenty thousand shopmen resume work with ten hour shifts while some strikers in parts of the country refuse to obey the president's order. More trains run but embargoes remain in effect in certain regions.
Reports from across the nation show mixed actions in the fed erated railroad shopmen strike. While central and western points indicate upward of 20,000 workers have returned heedful of President Wilson and grand lodge guidance, divisional areas in other regions refuse to resume work until wage grievances are settled.
The narrator recounts a morning spin in a Curtis biplane with E. C. Cochraine, strapped in amid anxious nerves and a patient mechanic. Despite doubts about taking off, the sky ride proves enjoyable and thrilling, with the author grateful for the experience.
The narrator recalls a windy flight with Mr Cochrane reaching 3000 feet over Greencastle. They describe holes and bumps, a dramatic descent, and a safe landing after circling. The writer praises the experience and notes Cochrane’s friendship with the late Captain Maurice Sharp.
The schedule for the weekend golf event shows the Saturday Sunday pairings with handicaps. Matches include Sayers 8 against Hixon 10 and Sweet 10 against Clement 20 among many others such as Neil O'Hair 24 vs Ed Hamilton 9 0 and Chas Harney 61 facing the winner.
Mattie Franklin, daughter of a colored preacher, pleaded guilty to forging checks on Van Den Man Thompson and has a bad record.
Mattie Franklin a 16 year old daughter of H C Franklin pleaded guilty in juvenile court to forging two checks on Van Denman Thompson. Judge Hughes delayed judgment for further inquiry as Franklin had a prior record. Investigations link thefts at multiple homes, including a diamond ring and a watch, with past failed attempts to pass forged checks.
The Nazarene tent meeting in Greensburg concludes tomorrow with the last service at 7 45 pm after a street gathering at the square where evangelists George and Effie Moore will sing at 7. A Sunday school opens at 9 30 am with preaching at 10 30 am and 2 30 pm then 7 45 pm. The Nazarenes begin remodeling their new church at 217 East Washington Street and invite all to worship in the tent next week.
Tilman Ruark of the National Road eleven miles east of Greencastle died suddenly at his farm around 1 PM of heart disease. He was a prominent figure and is survived by his widow and four children: Mrs. Robert McHaffie of Stilesville, Mrs. Charles Walls of Danville, Mrs. Conrad Webb of Amo, and Ivan Ruark who lives west of Greencastle.
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