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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1919
Page
1
A large midweek picnic at Haze Lett Grove drew the biggest crowd in days. Rain interrupted the evening program but did not dampen general good spirits among attendees.
A large crowd enjoys a Wednesday picnic in Huazelot grove with entertainment by the Greencastle band the Indianapolis Brown colored jazz band sextet and the Indiana Trio. Speakers include R Fouts Elmer Crawley John McCabe Jr Ivan Ruark Charles Bridges Frank Cannon Ott Dobbs and G T Christy. Prizes honored baby contest winners Imogene Thomas David Wayne Roach Herbert Harney and more.
A Greencastle picnic day featured the Thomas Buggy Company and Delco lighting system demonstrations under McManus. John Thorpe joked after missing a doll baby, the Hindoo fortuneteller drew crowds, Grimes earned praise for the lighting work, and the event drew about 900 people despite rain cutting attendance.
Washington reports repeal of the daylight saving act after the Senate sustained the House 57 to 19 over President Wilson's veto. Indy delegation mostly supported repeal. Moores opposed. Law becomes effective after clocks revert in October.
Upon retiring from the grocery business the Browning firm thanks old friends and patrons and announces the shop will continue under the management of Mr. Bailey as successor Be Browning signs off with gratitude for past favors and loyalty.
Lelia O Alexander 26 daughter of W J Alexander of Putnam county and Irwin Ernest Nash 21 son of Mrs J Nash of Putnam county. Nash is a farmer.
Real estate transfers list several land and lot trades with modest sums including Simpson McGaughey to Morton Lodge in Clinton Township for 1700 dollars and Lizzie Young to Walter F. Young in Washington township for 600. Other entries note C A Smith to Isaac O'Dell in Marion township for 1 and Alonzo Rambo to Alva M Doyle in Russellville for 1100. The marriage of Lelia Alexander of Putnam county to Irwin Nash occurred with Justice Philip Frank. Julius G Molliney of Atice New York, a New York Central conductor, visits George Hoffman and family.
Dr Jones warned of waste in American life from missing accurate vocational tests. He said testing could soon reveal a child’s best profession, with music prospected as the first clear fit. Other speakers covered history teaching, Shakespeare, and local historical collections.
A sudden windstorm swept through Indianapolis after 7 PM on a Wednesday causing extensive damage. Police handled downed live wires and dangerous locations while large trees fell on multiple streets and a hospital nursery window was blown in with babies moved to safety. The Merchants Heat and Light building lost a curved window and wires were torn across several areas.
General Pershing cabled Secretary Baker that he planned to sail from France on the transport Mount Vernon on September 1.
Report notes a shift toward an open pact compromise with a conference between Washington and Senate leaders. The piece suggests Kellogg and other figures may return to push expedited action amid ongoing negotiations.
Washington reports indicate Senate foreign relations leaders and President Wilson debate whether treaty reservations should be in the ratification resolution or in a separate measure. The committee favors including reservations in the ratification text, with full Senate approval needed. Most Republicans oppose ratification without such reservations, while Democrats back the President’s separate resolution approach.
The paragraph notes that most would rather cooperate with Republican senators who intend to insert reservations. These reservations would be of a character that avoids requiring the treaty's return to the peace conference.
Eleven Indiana militia companies including two from Indianapolis mobilize to Hammond after Stand ard Steel Car Company strikers reject settlements. Adjt. Gen. Smith orders troops following appeals from Sheriff Lew Barnes and Hammond Mayor Dan Brown. Units from Indianapolis Fort Wayne Gary Goshen and others prepare to move.
Mrs W Swahlen alone in the sitting room heard a combustion as the ceiling burned from a gas pipe after wiring damage and a high tension line fall. Firemen used chemicals to extinguish the blaze before the house filled with gas. Electricians say ignition came from a broken interurban line wire affecting the wiring.
The Putnam County Sunday School Convention will be held September 25 and 24 at Locust Street M. F. church in Greencastle. Hobart Hill and Emma G. Lemen of the Indiana State Sunday School Association will conduct conferences. Everyone interested in Sunday school work in Putnam county is invited and urged to attend.
The Al G Barnes Big Four Ring Animal Circus will perform at Greencastle on September 13 on Lynch Show Grounds. It claims to be the only real wild animal show on earth and is advertised as a major attraction for local residents.
The Al Barnes animal circus arrives in Greencastle on Saturday September 14 with two special trains from Newcastle Indiana. The two mile street parade begins at 2 PM and 8 PM with 1200 animals 108 featured acts and a Fairyland fantasy Alice's Jungleland.
Marfa Texas reports indicate one bandit killed and two others captured after American forces crossed the Rio Grande Tuesday morning. Captain Leonard Matlack of the eighth cavalry seized two bandits suspected of aiding in the capture of aviators Lieutenants Peterson and Davis, with Matlack negotiating for their release.
The O'Hair reunion took place Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O'Hair on their Greencastle area farm. Over 100 attendees gathered for the event. The 1919 officers were President Al Curtis Secretary Beryle O'Hair and Treasurer Henry O'Hair.
Hog prices rose 25 to 40 cents in Indianapolis yards with most sales around 21.06 to 21.15 per hundredweight. About 8,500 hogs sold to local packers while cattle and calves showed steady or varied activity. R D Hull sale set for August 22.
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