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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1919
Page
1
Dr. John G. Benson to head important bureau of the church. Mrs. Benson Greencastle girl pastor of Detroit church has made great record.
Dr John G Benson pastor of Wesley Church Detroit has been named secretary of the department of education and literature for the Methodist denomination with headquarters in New York City. The posting makes him head of world wide surveys and publications, lantern slides, publicity and related tasks. Benson, 58, a DePauw graduate, built Detroit Wesley into a leading church with major community service programs and a notable hotel for working boys.
Mahala Scott aged 30 of Roachdal daughter of Demsey Disney and Lawson Scott aged 45 of Roachdale son of Mr and Mrs John Scott Roachdale a farmer seek a marriage license.
The Greencastle girls Estella Shoptaugh Frances Rector Clairona Rector Lillian Daniels Beulah Yeager Margaret Myers and Edna West vacation at Short’s grounds near Clayton for a week. Mr and Mrs F C Yeager visited Sunday to be with daughter Beulah. Mrs Milo West and Mrs G H Meyers joined today for the rest of the week.
Rev L D Dodd and Harry Maxwell lead a fifteen day revival at Wesley Chapel drawing a crowded audience from multiple towns. Twenty converts so far, with services continuing next Sunday including an all day basket dinner.
A series of land and lot transfers recorded with nominal or small cash considerations. Names include Theodore Hurst, Alva A. Nichols, Ray Black, William Sutherlin, City of Greencastle, William Morgan, Richard E. Matthews, Charles E. Turner, William Tincher, Cordin Butler, Walter Tincher, Robert Evans, Thomas Phillips, Oscar L. Jones, J E Roseberry, Margaret M Fee, and James E Roseberry with properties in Greencastle Marion Two Jefferson Two Washington Two Forest Hill cemetery and Cloverdale.
Fred Tucker admitted taking an automobile belonging to his uncle Henry H. Dickey and was released by the judge on the condition he finds a job. The charge remains pending on good behavior. Local news also notes R. W. Shaffer’s return from Cincinnati and a Indianapolis visit by Mrs. Overt Kerr and her sons. A Greencastle party witnessing three autos wreck near Hamrick’s Station reports arriving home safely.
Mrs. Luther Easter from west of Putnamville suffered severe injuries when a car carrying Mr. Easter and three Lafayette friends rolled over near Hamrick's Station while en route to Green Castle for church. She had two fingers crushed and one on the right hand amputated at joints after her hand was caught in the door. Dr. W R Hutcheson, a relative, treated her and she rests at East Washington street.
August 11 hogs bid 15 to 25 cents higher early in local yards but closed weak. Most hog sales at 22.75 with some at 22.70 and a few common hogs at 22.60. About 1,500 head sold to outside packers. Cattle and sheep held steady and calves firm to higher.
Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Broadstreet and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Hixon drove to Roachdale on Sunday in the Hixon car to visit relatives. Miss Carrie Neece of Poland is in Greencastle today on business.
Sergeant Estel B Johnson of the 7th United States Infantry writes to the Herald defending the Third Division’s front line service in Europe. He lists six fronts including Aisne defensive and Meuse Argonne offensive and argues the division earned six stars on its victory ribbon, while noting the Rhine region in Germany where they remained until regular divisions return home.
Evangelist Effie Moore led a Greencastle Nazarenes revival at the tent meeting. Eight souls came to the altar in the morning and forty to fifty were saved sanctified or reclaimed during the weeklong series. Remodeling of the new building continues with plans for a comfortable auditorium soon.
Miss Pearl Allee of the Allen Brothers store visited her parents in Putnamville on Sunday, sharing time with family and friends during the weekend.
Breach widens between striking workers and leaders who oppose action. JEWELL says idle workers will not be permitted to vote. August 24 train service crippled as disruptions persist and turnout remains uncertain.
Chicago district council advances plans for a national conference of strikers next Thursday. J D Sanders says action depends on the director general of railroads with Washington action awaited. Some locals vow to stay out while others return to work as tensions rise with AFL official Jewell restricting local ballots. reports say ballots burned at some locales.
Sergeant Dan Petty, brother of Mrs. Mike Burdette of North College avenue, is recovering in Fort Sheridan Illinois after a June injury in Germany. He was shipped to the United States on June 16, landed in New York July 21, and was moved to Camp Merritt New Jersey before hospital care.
Mr and Mrs Fred Goodwine and Mr and Mrs Virgil Grimes drove to the Shades on Sunday in the Goodwine car and spent the afternoon.
Miss Lucile Gillespie daughter of Dr. R J Gillespie traveled by airplane here Saturday. Others to fly were Mrs. Robert Kerr and Johnny Stairwall daughter of Mr and Mrs John Robe.
Lenox Massachusetts August 11 Andrew Carnegie steel magnate and philanthropist died at 7 10 am at his Shadow Brook estate after a brief illness of bronchial pneumonia His daughter Mrs Roswell Miller could not reach his bedside before his death His wife and private secretary were present and he had spent the summer at Lenox enjoying fishing on Lake Mahkeenac
American Zinc Products Company alleges that constructing engineers were not competent, causing large costs due to faulty work by Heinz Brothers. The case seeks damages tied to the failed project and financial losses.
Lyon & Peck and Hays & Murphy file cross complaint against Nicholas and William Heinz alleging ignorance of zinc sheet mill construction caused a large financial loss. American Zinc Products seeks 500000 damages for alleged contract breaches and payment disputes including 300000 claimed due to failure to complete the mill.
Marshall O Hair reported a farmer near Greencastle found an auto casing tube tire and rim matching the stolen Chevrolet outfit from Henry Kovener of Crothersville. O Hair notified Kovener and forwarded details of the find.
A letter received by friends of Paul Weathers says he is enjoying a superb summer as tent man with the Community Chautauqua across Illinois and Michigan. He will begin his senior year in high school this winter and was a popular junior in G. H. S. last year.
Mrs. D. M. Wood from Los Angeles is visiting her niece and nephew Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Marshall.
The golf club committee announced the tournament results with layers and Bittles tied as winners. Bittles posted a net score of 70, securing top honors in the event.
Frank Bittles won the weekend golf tournament on net score with a net 92 from a 22 handicap while S C Sayers topped the low gross class with an 80. Elmer Vancleave placed second on low net, and Sam Hazelett third. Dr Sweet second in low gross.
Greencastle residents Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Talman with family and numerous neighbors traveled Sunday to The Shades aboard the Gardner Brothers’ truck. Also included were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dalby, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Snider with family, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Estes, Mr. and Mrs. George Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Woods with family, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pickett with family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rockhill with family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mugg, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Eastman, and Mr. and Mrs. Kim ber Gardner.
J. W. O'Daniels and his son William drove to Cloverdale on Sunday and spent the day there.
Mr and Mrs Frank Farmer and Sheriff and Mrs H B Harris and Mr and Mrs H H Runyan attended the funeral of Tilman Ruark a prominent farmer near Stilesville. Ruark dropped dead while working Saturday afternoon.
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