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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1919
Page
1
Greencastle shoe merchant and Depauw School of Music graduate were solemnized Saturday afternoon in Petoskey Michigan where local guests attended the ceremony.
Catherine Allison of Mattoon Illinois wed George R Christie of Greencastle in a beautiful Episcopal ceremony at Bay View Petoskey witnessed by DePauw choir Dean McCutchan and many Greencastle friends. After a motor trip the couple will reside on Elm Street Greencastle.
Maurice Brown son of Mr and Mrs Steve Brown recently returned from France found the grave of Ralph Boone son of Mr and Mrs Moses Boone killed in action during the Marne drive. Brown, in Brussels, was surprised to learn of the parallel in fate and found the grave marked Ralph Boone.
Indianapolis News reports shoemaker George Schopp of South Illinois Street discusses soaring leather costs and high living, noting factory competition and earlier era prices. He recalls Civil War enlistment, tanneries, longer hours, and the belief that current price levels won’t last long. The piece ends with a Greencastle wedding notice for Miss Laura Phillips and Mr Clyde Leslie Underwood.
All business houses will close at noon for a major event. The concession committee promises extensive entertainment and food offerings to mark the day, with preparations in full swing for Wednesday.
Businesses close Wednesday at noon for a Farmers Association Greencastle Commercial Club picnic at Hazelett grove. Purdue expert Prof Pipal will demonstrate weed identification and control, with shuttle service, concessions, rides, and evening illuminations including Kokomo airplanes showing and giving rides.
The Brown reunion at the state farm Sunday drew more than seventy five attendees. An annual event, it featured a reading titled A Trolley Ride by Mrs. James Grantham and songs by the children, amid general enthusiasm.
Kenneth W. Hurst and Miss Stella Jane Owens announced their engagement at a refined party hosted by Mrs. William R. Owens. The occasion featured rose arrangements and pink tulle, with guests including Mrs. Charles Worth and Miss Hazel Green. Hurst, formerly a lieutenant in the 150th and later the 107th Field Artillery, is to wed in September. Ringling Bros. and
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey combine world’s greatest and largest circus into one touring show. Terre Haute will host afternoon and night performances on Tuesday August 19 featuring massive elephants tents and parade.
Mr and Mrs Roy Hillis and daughter join Mr and Mrs George Long and daughter as they depart this morning in the Hillis car. They will spend two weeks camping in northern Indiana.
A large group of educators gathered for the county institute as three instructors led the longest program yet, aiming to make the meeting engaging and productive.
The 1919 Putnam County Teachers Institute began in favorable weather with strong attendance and an ambitious program. Harry Maxwell directed a popular music segment featuring Eva Bence and the Indiana Trio. Dr. Jones from Northwestern University urged individual child testing and tailored instruction, while Dr. W. W. Sweet of DePauw discussed why history should be taught and fostering patriotic, balanced thinking. Professor F. C. Tilden highlighted education's role in correcting mental habits to safeguard national stability.
Fragment discusses education of the educated public handling public affairs, focusing on mental powers and citizenship duties within the country. It emphasizes the role of educated citizens in public matters and governance.
Washington reports Sen Hiram Johnson of California and Sen William Calder of New York as a presidential ticket push. Indiana figures like Gov James P Goodrich and Sen James E Watson fade from consideration as East coast and Wall Street influence favor Charles E Hughes and a New York based candidate. Rumors swirl of internal Indiana split and Hays Penrose power dynamics shaping 1924 prospects.
Sergt Earl Baldock son of Albert Baldock formerly of Greencastle visits his uncle Hiram Larkin living east of Greencastle after eighteen months in the army twelve in France.
An automobile accident near Dunbar Ridge on the National Road involved two Ford cars from local men and a five passenger vehicle driven by tourists from New York State. The New York car rolled over while traveling near Putnamville.
A Ford driven by Glen McGill overturned near Greencastle injuring no one, as five passengers escaped unhurt. A New York party’s five passenger car skidded and rolled near Putnamville but no injuries occurred. At Gray's Crossing northeast of Terre Haute a train struck a car killing Adolph Brink and Mrs. Marie Weldele, a dangerous crossing noted as the engine stopped after impact.
August 17 Indianapolis yard sale notes hog receipts at 3 500 with 21.25 to 21.55 top. Cattle and calves show weakness while sheep hold, with about 2 200 hogs packed locally amid lower cattle prices and mixed livestock demand.
The Hurst reunion will be held on Thursday, August 21, instead of Wednesday, August 20, after organizers shifted the date because of the Farmers' Picnic on Wednesday.
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