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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1921

Page

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Pioneer jurist Samuel McGregor dead after long illness

Samuel McGregor 71 prominent Clay County landowner and jurist died Sunday at his Meridian Street residence after a lengthy illness. Born January 30 1882 in Rawas County Ohio he earned honors at Wabash College Indiana. He served as judge of May and Putnam circuits, presiding over notable cases including a Terre Haute murder trial. Survived by widow and son John, he will be buried in Terre Haute Lawn Cemetery after services at First Presbyterian Church.

Zil Ind Samuel cGregor Meridian West Kruzan Clay Noel M. McGregor Rawas County Ohio May Putnam Erder Trogdon Paris Ill Terre Haute John E. Lamb Haute George A. W. Ht Udge Robinson Sena.ompton J. M. Rawley Carris Sullivan A.W. Ht A. C. Miller Idow John Mhister Maude Beidler Faral Ace S. Aikman Presian Pall Rs and Lawn Terre

Putnam County Youths Eye State Judging Team

Putnam County boys vie for four judging spots to represent the county at the State Fair contest. Contenders include Marion McNary John Sears Rufus Scales Oscar Day Sutton and John Rightsell with alternates, chosen after county livestock tours and tests supervised by County Agent Charles A on and Reelsville agriculture instructor JB of Reelsville. The team will train at Purdue before the State Fair.

Putnam County Daina Charles Aon J B Reelsville Coca Agriculture Ora Day Harry Stamp Albin Vis Ion Offer F. M Shanksistant

Webb County Treasurer Visits Indianapolis on Business

Webb County treasurer undertakes a business trip to Indianapolis on Tuesday to discuss financial matters and potential collaborations with local officials. The trip aims to review tax collection procedures and explore new revenue initiatives.

Webb County Indianapolis

George W. Riddell Brazilian Banker Dies at 78

George W. Riddell, dean of the banking fraternity in Brazil, died at his home north of Harmony at 2:45 am Sunday aged 78. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Tuesday at his residence with interment in Highland Cemetery. Rev. John G. Benson, former pastor of the First Methodist Church, will officiate.

Brazil George W. Riddell Harmony Highland Cemetery John G Benson First Methodist Church

Changes in DePauw faculty and enrollment outlook

President George R. Grose announced additions to DePauw University’s faculty for the coming year. New hires include Walter E. Bundy advancing to associate professor of English Bible, William Edward Smythe to associate professor of education and psychology, and Truman George Yuncker promoted to professor of botany. An influx of three professors and five instructors follows heavy enrollment, while housing remains tight despite a new dorm annex. Over 400 prospective students have applied, and the freshman class is expected to skew male due to Rector Scholars.

DePauw University George R. Grose Walter E. Bundy Boston University William Edward Smythe Truman George Yuncker Herrick E_ H. Greenleaf Winthrop High School Winthrop Mass E. 8 Krantz Mabel Dorsey Rector Hall Marion Bradford A. B DePauw

Putnam Duroc Breeders Tour Concludes With Poultry Culls

Twelve men with County Agent Charles A. Jackson completed the second day tour of the Putnam County Duroc Jersey Breeders Association. They visited six hog droves at farms of Newgent Clinton township McAlinden Clinton Sears Madison and Dobbs Warren and Jefferson townships. Two poultry curing demonstrations are planned this week at 2 PM at Walter Bean's Jackson township and Charles Webster's Russell township.

Charles A. Jackson Putnam County Duroc Jersey Breeder's Association Greencastle Henry Newgent Clinton Township Charles McAlinden Jesse Sears Madison Township Otto Dobbs Warren Township Dayton McCloud Jefferson Township

Marriage Licenses Granted in Indiana Towns

Russell F Fox of Greencastle and Elsie Berry of Vayalia. Aaron D Grable of Brazil and Nora A Irwin of Greencastle. Jas H Goslin of near Fincastle and Thelma Stamp of near Fincastle received marriage licenses in three local pairings.

Russell F_ Fox Greencastle Elsie Berry Vayalia Aaron D. Grable Brazil Nora A. Irwin Route Jas_H.Goslin Fincastle Miss Thelma Stamp

Dr Tillotson to devote all time to hospital work

Dr Demetrius Tillotson, long-time head of the Crawfordsville district, will leave Methodist Church duties to become superintendent at the Methodist Hospital of Indiana. The Northwest Indiana Conference is expected to relieve him next month, and he will devote full effort to hospital work.

CRAW Fordsville Methodist Hospital OF Indiana Tillotson Board of Trustees Northwest Indiana Indianapolis Methodist Hospital

Harry Stamp to Take 20 Percheron Horses to Three State Fairs

Putnam County horseman Harry Stamp will drive twenty registered Percheron horses from his north Putnam county farm next Thursday. He plans to show nine aged stallions six aged mares and five colts at the Illinois Ohio and Indiana state fairs. Four handlers will accompany the string to oversee the animals.

Harry Stamp Putnam County Ohio Illinois Indiana Springfield Columbus Indianapolis

Maxwell Earns Noted First as Bryan Greets City

Phillip Maxwell, a lively reporter for the Brazil Review, earned distinction by recognizing William Jennings Bryan at the Oak restaurant. He greeted the candidate with a handshake as crowds surrounded Bryan and the campaign machine.

Phillip Maxwell Live Wire Review William Jennings Bryan Bryan Maxwell Bry_ an Brazil Review

Fell Rock resort raid nets ten arrests at Rocky Fork

Sheriff W J Peare and deputies raided the Falling Rock resort near Rocky Fork. Tony Jessup of Brazil and nine others were charged with gambling. They pleaded guilty, were fined five dollars and costs, and sent to Rockville for arraignment in Squire Brant's court. The sheriff urged heads of resort to limit improvements and spending.

Sheiff W. Peare Rockville Falling Rock Brazil Rockyfork Indianapolis Lena WJ. Peare Rogers and Pickard Tony Jessup Squire Brant

Don M Roberts Loses Legal Eligibility for Mayor Post

Day M Roberts the Democratic mayoral candidate in Terre Haute cannot take office even with a majority, Indiana Attorney General U S Lesh says in an opinion to state Senator Clem J Richards. The 1921 law bars anyone convicted of a U S crime from Indiana public office.

Day M. Roberts Terre Haute U. S. Lesh Indiana Clem J. Richards State Legal Department United States

Kathleen and James Plan Michigan Motor Trip

Miss Kathleen and James left Tuesday for Indianapolis to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ball and Mrs. Guy Miller. Miss James and the Ball and Miller households will soon begin a motor trip through Michigan and return via Petoskey.

Kathleen James Indianapolis Frank Ball Guy Miller Ball Miller Michigan Petoskey

Lemmon Vendors Arrested In Brazil Case

At the Harmony Red Men's picnic in Brazil on the prior Saturday police arrested Loi McFaddin of Brazil and Cecil Johnson of Jasonville on illegal sale of liquor charges. Special officers noted men drinking a lemon drink believed to contain whiskey sold from a 'baby rack' stand.

Harmony Picnic Lemons Brazil Harmony Red Red Men Loi McFaddin Cecil Johnson Jasonville McFaddin Johnson

DePauw Names Krantz New Gymnasium Instructor for Men

E S Krantz is appointed instructor in gymnasium for men at DePauw. A Lafayette College alumnus from Easton Pennsylvania he coached basketball football and track at the college. He led physical education at the United States Naval Academy for two years and directed PE in Pontiac Michigan and other Michigan schools. He served two years as PE director in Petersborg West Virginia and led athletics at Camp Dix New Jersey during World War I earning a strong Army recommendation.

E_ S. Krantz DePauw Lafayette College Easton Krantz Camp Dicks New Jersey Major Griffith United States Army

Walter Gardner Surprised by Friends on Monday Evening

Thirty six friends gathered at Walter Gardner's Olive Street home to celebrate his fifteenth birthday. The party started after 6 PM as he returned from his grandparents in Clinton Township. They played games, enjoyed ice cream and cake, and opened numerous gifts with verses attached.

Walter Gardner Olive Street An_ drew Sigler Clinton Township Walter

John W. Troter Spends Tuesday Business Visit

John W. Troter of Danville was in Greencastle Tuesday on business. The short trip underscored local commerce and his ties to area firms.

John W. Troter Danville Greencastle

Insurance payout to Quigg heirs after fatal accident

Shortly before his death in an automobile accident near Brazil, Harry Quigg had an accident policy with $16 in premiums paid. This morning the Central Trust Co guardians of his daughters received a $5,000 claim check from the insurer.

Harry Quigg Brazil Mr. Quigg Central Trust Co

Seminary Street Improvement Topic For Tonight’s Council Session

The Greencastle common council will convene a special session this evening to award the Seminary Street paving contract and complete the work before winter. Bids for materials and overall funding are to be decided amid debate on who pays for the project with traction company costs disputed.

Seminary Street Greencastle E. Rupert Bartley

Hog market opens lowers prices as hogs mixed sales

The hog market opened 25 cents lower with sales from 9.50 to 10.75. Pigs fell 10.00, sows 8.00 down. Cattle prospects down, calves steady at 10.00 down. Best lambs sold for 9.59. This week features Wesley Chapel meetings including Community night and Home coming day with sermons and choir.

Wesley Chanel Shelby Padgett W. F. Switzer

Locust Street Church Picnic Planned Near Bainbridge

Locust Street church and Sunday school will hold a picnic Wednesday in Scott's Grove near Bainbridge. Volunteers with autos to transport children are asked to meet at 9 30 a m at the church. Scott owners of the grove will provide refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Sunday school. Temple Lodge No 47 meets Wednesday evening August 17 with W A Durham and E E Caldwell listed.

Locust Street Scott's Grove Bainbridge Scott States Meeting Temple Lodge No W.A Durham W. M E. E. Caldwell

Martinsville guest returns from Home Lawn stay

Mrs RL O'Hair has returned from a three weeks stay at the Home Lawn hotel in Martinsville. Roy Rolabaugh of Indianapolis was in Greencastle on business. He represents the Bankers Investment Company of Indianapolis.

RL O’hair Home Lawn Martinsville Roy Rolabaugh Indianapolis Greencastle Banker's Investment Company of

Dublin Parliament Sees Optimism After Opening Plans

In Dublin Aug 15 a shift from pessimism to cautious hope follows release of Sinn Fein Dail Eireann opening plan. The assembly will spend two days on formalities, delaying peace or war votes as behind the scenes moves unfold. Dublin Castle officials split over delay, fearing a renewed war if talks stall, while others see longer debate as raising chances for accepting imperial terms.

Dublin Dail Eireann Sinn Fein All Ireland Dublin Castle Dail Fireany

New Track Coach Hones Ties with DePauw Move

Ned Merriam, former eight year Ames College track coach, has been named DePauw Track Coach and plans to move to Greencastle once housing is secured. Mrs Merriam and he expect relocation soon. The item also notes local residents traveling or visiting various cities including Detroit Indianapolis Springfield Martinsville and Quincy with several family updates and a Glacier Park trip for Prof Ogg.

Ned Merriam Ames College DePauw

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Mas JDY Wabash Illege Depauw Univ Putnam Duroc DR. Tillotson Crawfordsville Review Phil Maxwell Rocky Fork Don Roberts DE Pauw Erine Wyaitc Befort Louis Stevens Detroit Mildred Rutledge DePauw School of Music Wilburna Ayres Miss Rutledge Miss Ayres Earl Harris A. M. Harbison South Jackson Street Julius Bryan Son Park Bryan E. R. Hamrick Frank Rose Jeffersonville Mrs W. W. Sellers John W. Stoker Knightsville M. R. Lambert Irene Lambert Quincy R. A. Ogg Glacier Park Montana Prof. Ogg Arived
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