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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
1
Greencastle awoke to no gas as repairs at the gas plant stretched beyond expectations. The Herald relies on gas for linotype and the holder ran dry, with officials not promising gas until late evening at the earliest.
Special solos by Mrs. C. W. Otis of this city and Miss Georgette Herr of Brazil opened the Putnam County Teachers Institute in the high school today. Lectures promise to be interesting and constructive and the week proves profitable. Tomorrow, Friday, marks the final day of the institute.
Clifford Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Thomas of North Indiana Street underwent an appendicitis operation this morning at 6 o clock at St Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis He was accompanied to the hospital by his father and Dr W Hutcheon.
Mrs Virgil Grimes and Mrs Mary Mathias host a garden party this evening at their East Seminary Street home. Guests include Mrs Sweet Smith of Florida Mrs Russell Piepee of Iowa Miss Lucy Wood of Pittsburg Pa and Mrs C C Hurst who soon departs for California for the winter.
Me f North Erwin Dewey McDonald of North Salem and Icie Pearl Morphew of North Salem are granted a marriage license.
Real estate transfers list Ray Bell to Grant Allen a lot in New Caville and J Wilson to Epee Eee Dd Farly a lot in Greencastle. Benjamin Bruner to NY an additional Greencastle lot valued at 2600 dollars. Mrs J F Mortimer and children travel to Indianapolis today for the lay.
A Boston ban halts deposits to Charles Ponzi's Securities Exchange after a conference with District Attorney Pelletier. Ponzi will await audit of accounts alleged to run into millions while still claiming high profits from exchange of international reply coupons. Authorities question legality though no one has alleged loss to depositors.
Indianapolis secretary manager G F Olwin of the Better Business Bureau denounces the blue sky law as a monstrosity. He cites amendments weakening the bill, including removal of contract and minutes disclosure and the voidable sales provision, urging public protection against questionable securities.
The piece urges quick action and positive attitude. It frames daily effort as a sport and uses ladders of trouble to suggest growth. Bates writes in Forbes Magazine praising resilience and encouragement to others.
Men and women will vote on the same ballots as several women have been nominated on county ballots in anticipation of suffrage amendments ratification and are now qualified for office.
A Mum social will be held at the Christian Church Friday evening at 7 40 by the Christian Endeavor. Admission is at the doors. A present will be given to the person who remains quiet the longest.
Mr and Mrs Vernor Houck and their young daughter departed Wednesday morning for Hutcheson Kansas to visit for several weeks. Mr and Mrs James L Randel have returned from Hammond where they visited Mr Randel's daughter Mrs Cook and Mr Cook and sons. Mrs Walter Mathews and daughter Miss Elizabeth of Danville are guests of Mrs John Allee on East Seminary Street. Mrs Matthews is a sister of Mrs Allee.
The Knauer family reunion is planned for Sunday August 2 at J. W. Knauer home in Madison Township. Attendees are invited to attend a day of fellowship and refreshments.
Thomas Sewall, a night policeman, will return to duty this evening after a week away in Boone County. James Woodall of the fire department filled his post during the absence. Rev. Levi Marshull came home from Carrollton Ohio where he was summoned Friday by his mother's critical illness. Dr. Marshall says the mother remains very low and Marshull plans to return to Carrollton soon.
Walter Nelson of North Madison Street recovers after a prolonged typhoid illness as church group reschedules its gathering for next week.
A number of locals attended the New Maysville picnic held on Wednesday, with attendees from here among the participants.
Governor Cox and his aides praised Tennessee for approving the women suffrage amendment. They predicted enfranchisement would aid the Democratic ticket, with advisers saying women would back Cox on the League of Nations issue. Also notes absenteeism and travel of several local residents.
Miss Coral Cline of Cloverdale is the guest of Mrs. Tilden H. Cline at her north Indiana street home while attending the Teacher's Institute this week.
Miss Genevieve and Miss Elizabeth Daggy traveled to Columbus with friends for a two week stay, driving there in their party.
The Presbyterian Prayer Meeting is set for this evening at 7:80 with a discussion on receiving praise and giving. The Habtist Church pastor urges full turnout of the Local Board of Protection on Thursday at 7:00 for a closing conference. James Zeis resigns from Community Chau aqua Company and returns home. Beis will start school this year.
Ma and Mia Charles Smith return from Indianapolis after a short visit. The family enjoyed their travels and plan future trips together.
Dr. W. W. Sweet will leave on Sunday to begin a two week work period at the institute, focusing on research and collaborations with staff.
Tennessee's lower House approved the Susan B. Anthony Amendment by 49 to 47, becoming the 36th state to ratify. The vote paves the way for 17 million women to vote in the upcoming presidential election unless reconsideration stalls action, as Speaker Walke moved to reopen the vote amid intense lobbying by suffrage and anti suffrage factions.
Farmers of Putnam County urged to perfect their group structuring to withstand falling prices for wool corn wheat and livestock. Letters note organized capital and labor pressuring farmers and propose township organizing meetings with a solid base in place.
Uncle Lige Grantham, known to Greencastle residents, quietly wandered the North Jackson Street home in a sleep state around 1 50 am causing a fright among Miss Laura Watson and Mrs Elijah Grantham. Neighbor Thomas Randel assisted as they searched for the intruder.
Prof. FOC. Wilden will spend next week conducting institute work at Tipton and the following week at Princeton Lod.
A brief sale notice offers Rufus Red Bel gin Hares registered stock and hutches at very cheap prices if sold soon. Phone T2.
Miss Josephine Brown visits her friend Miss Jddie Toney of this city north of theeitw.
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