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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1919
Page
1
Early 6 AM departure will take attendees to a scene of the season’s greatest event. The day promises smiles, laughter, amusements and plenty of eats for the happy throng assembling tomorrow.
Putnam County agricultural groups plan a large Greencastle Hazelett grove picnic tomorrow at 10 striving for a record turnout. A full program features musical bands Indianapolis jazz act Indiana Trio airplane stunt show tug of war watermelon eaters and a morning flight with night-time lighting 175 lights.
The article notes merry go rounds and various amusements at the grounds. The interurban line will run cars to and from the grounds all day and night with a ten cent fare each way. Stores are requested to close at 1 o clock.
A vivid review of the Ringling Brothers Barnum Bailey circus in Indianapolis praises its grand acts from bareback riding and aerial trapeze to elephant performances and clown humor. The piece notes a Terre Haute stop, a packed 15 000 seat tent, and a humorous burial procession of a beer bottle named John Barleycorn amid varied races to close the show.
Several from Malta attended the Quincy picnic last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell have gone to Martinsville springs. Dr Hope of Coatesville was called to Will Shucks last Friday for the illness of Mrs Wood. Miss Goldie Miller hosts visits from Green Castle residents and others. Claud Coffin returns from overseas after battles and slight wounds. Various locals visit and aid the seriously ill Mrs Wood at Will Shucks with Mrs Frank Strain and Mrs Mayme Duncan among visitors. George Woods of Indianapolis spent Sunday at Will Shucks.
The Raab home near Reelsville hosted a August 16 birthday gathering for Ina Raab. About thirty five youths enjoyed lawn games and music by Theodore Raab with pianist Edith Boyd of Terre Haute. Ice cream and cake punctuated the evening, reflecting careful party planning.
J F Bailey of Anderson Inc purchases the E A Browning Grocery Store and Browning home on Seminary Street. Future business plans not stated by Mr Browning.
The E A Browning grocery on East Washington street was sold this morning to J F Bailey of Anderson Indiana. Bailey takes possession next week and keeps the same reputation for integrity. The Brownings will rest after ten years serving Greencastle and Putnam County. They have sold their home on Seminary street and their son attends DePauw.
Arrangements are made for poultry culling demonstrations in Putnam County on August 20 and 21. Purdue poultry expert Mr. Schwartz will show how to identify laying hens vs loafers, with 25 percent of farm hens marketable in some counties.
In line with the noon closing plan of local businesses, the Greencastle Herald will publish its edition at noon for the farmers picnic. The office will close for the rest of the day.
Real estate transfers include Lawrence J. Inman et al to Earl and Forrest Sutherlin for a lot in Roach dale, $490. Andrew Hirt and wife to Duane Phipps for land in Warren Two, $1. Annie J. Hughes to Burton Knight and wife for a lot in Greencastle, $2,600. William C. Dixon et al to Charles R. Dixon for land in Greencastle Two, $1. Jennie P. Masten to M. Esther Evens for a lot in Greencastle, $2,700.
An Institute event at the high school hall draws many citizens amid splendid music and interesting addresses. The gathering highlights community interest and features speakers who discuss local matters and opportunities for residents.
The Putnam county institute enters its second day with most teachers present and a strong program led by Superintendent Wallace. Dr Jones discusses child diagnosis assessing mental growth against physical age and future potential for talents like music and art.
On Tuesday morning Dr Jones urged changes to aid extraordinary pupils and argued genius education yields large returns. Dr Sweet talked on teaching history with alive lessons and opposed page rote learning. Prof Tilden described literature as life interpretation, not mere beauty, and its role in schools.
Marfa Texas August 18 Lieutenant H G Peterson and Lieutenant Paul H Davis two American aviators held by Mexican bandits near Candelaria are reported to have a ransom payment en route. Bank official H M Fennell led the money with a military escort authorized by Major General Joseph T Dickman.
Hogs totaling 6500 were 25 cents lower with general sales at 21.00. Local packers bought about 4000 hogs as large supplies weighed on prices. Cattle remained steady while calves rose 50 cents and sheep gained 50 cents to 1.00. Market activity noted in Indianapolis era cattle and hogs listings.
An American adviser warned the Senate committee that Shantung intensified the risk of war between the United States and Japan. Delegates reportedly agreed that hostilities could begin swiftly and draw America into the conflict.
Washington reports unanimous American expert view that the Shantung provision granting Japan control in the Chinese province would trigger war. Thomas F. Millard testified that China was isolated by the treaty and that President Wilson seemed to bluff to avert concessions.
Mrs J Strain visits Clinton Indiana to be near her mother who is critically ill. Mrs Daniel Gardner and children Lola Lawrence and Harold spent Tuesday with Jennie and Victor Strain. Mrs Etta Clark and her two sons from Tennessee visit Mr and Mrs Robert White. Miss Flora Jones and Hildegarde Smith called on Mrs White Sunday evening.
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