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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1923
Page
3
Marion Ohio August 11 Lad die Boy the late President's beloved dog has been given by Mrs Harding to Harry Barker a secret service operative who attended her on the Alaskan trip. Barker lives in Washington and the dog will have a fine home with memory of the master on the White House grounds.
The Pension Bureau ends the practice of requiring vouchers before issuing pension checks. The change follows a U S Congress act and applies unless a third party is paid. The ruling saves time for pensioners and reduces government costs in printing and verification.
The Greencastle Herald notes David Hostetter is a stronger contender for the Democratic nomination after a tougher last primary. The party’s wet element in Vigo and Vermillion counties hurt him previously, but with those voters shifted, his chances appear better for the next primary.
School attendance officers from Parke, Clay, Vigo, Sullivan, Vermillion, Monroe and Putnam counties met in Greencastle in the county superintendent office for their yearly conference. The program included talks by John Vermillion and Greencastle officials, and papers by Henrietta Swartz, Grace Stickles, and Waldo Watts on preparing for the year and rural attendance checks. Attendees listed include Mrs Ednar Delp Rockville and Miss Ethel Hughes Newport among others.
R O Sears of Hadley becomes general agent for T H I and Eastern Traction Co in Greencastle succeeding E R Bartley who resigned to become Greencastle postmaster Bartley had 17 years with the company and previously served as general agent except for two months Excluding two months Bartley was general agent from 1890s road built in 1906 07 with tracks Indianapolis to Greencastle completed July 1907 Robert Stoner named assistant agent at Greencastle
E W Connerley conductor and W C Glascock motorman, both Greencastle residents, stayed with the company. They began service with the Greencastle Indianapolis route on July 1 1907 and the local station was completed in September 1907. Bartley then became General Agent and later Post Master.
Miss Bonnie Lane daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Lane of Clinton Falls and Charles Steegmiller son of Mrs Rosa Steegmiller of this city were married last Wednesday evening at the Christian church parsonage by Rev Levi Marshall. They reside at 402 West Washington street and are well known locally with many friends wishing them happiness.
New York August 11 President Hardings life was insured for 52100 with six companies, the Insurance Press reported. The largest policy for 15000 was with the Mutual Benefit on the fifteen payment life plan, taken out in 1914. Harding had several policies from age 19, the statement said.
Miss Vivian Holmes, age 11, suffered a compound fracture of the left arm near Greencastle and had it reduced by Dr. W. M. McGaughey at the Putnam County Hospital using an X-Ray apparatus. The procedure allowed direct bone visualization during reduction. Holmes was visiting with relatives from Auburn Nebraska and fell from a horse while staying with Mr and Mrs William Thomas six miles west of Greencastle.
The Sells Floto Circus plans to show in Greencastle on September 12. Al G. Barnes Circus is booked for September 5 with Gentry Dog and Pony possibly on September 15. Officials doubt multiple shows will all perform in a short span.
Athletic Director James Ashmore of DePauw reveals the 1923 football schedule. The season opens October 6 with a game against Indiana at Bloomington, with multiple home games including Lake Forest, Rose Poly, Franklin, and Hanover, and away matches at Indianapolis and Crawfordsville.
The room on Walnut Street formerly occupied by Williams the Tinner, owned by Major J. G. Dunbar, is being remodeled for American Express Co new headquarters. A cement floor walls replastered and up to date. Removal into its new room anticipated by September.
In the new room express wagons will unload and load at the rear of the building, freeing space in front on east Washington street. The Gas Company will occupy the entire room, which is currently used by both the Express company and the Gas Co.
Electricians from the Wabash Valley Electric Co. in Clinton are inspecting Greencastle wiring for businesses and homes served by the company. They are standardizing wiring to conform with the company code and warn that improper wiring will disrupt service. Many instances of bad wiring are being found.
The annual Thomas family reunion will be at the McHargue Grove eight miles west of the city near the Park and Putnam County Line on Friday August 31. The Harmony Four quartet will perform during the day and all family members and friends are invited with baskets to spend the day.
Gasoline prices, cut 5.6 cents recently, are expected to advance several cents within days. Local station managers anticipate notices of higher prices from the major companies.
Miss Marg et Rossock daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Rossock announced her marriage to Richard Baird son of Mr and Mrs R C Baird of Clinton township. The ceremony took place in Louisville Ky on Thursday August 16 and the couple will reside with the groom's parents for now.
Cloverdale Telephone Co will install underground cable from its station along Main Street to the top of the Main Street hill. The cable has arrived and installation will begin soon. The change will remove unsightly overhead wires and improve service by keeping wires out of wind and storms, especially in winter.
Shelby S. Shake, former Cloverdale High athletic coach, becomes Mishawaka High School track coach and one of eight vocational instructors, overseeing wood work. He receives a salary increase. Mrs Shake shifts to substitute in Domestic Science. Florence Foster formerly taught English at Mishawaka.
The Indiana State Highway Commission has started work to eliminate a sharp curve on the Cloverdale pike five miles south of Greencastle. The hill curve just south of the Deer Creek bridge will be straightened so the roadway enters the bridge directly, reducing a noted danger.
Over months the highway commission reduced hazards on Cloverdale road by straightening Sheeks hill widening the road repairing Deer Creek bridge and eliminating the bottom curve. Lime stone Hill widening is proposed but blocked by the landowner asking five dollars per yard for fill dirt.
Fire discovered near midnight destroyed a hay and tool barn 30 by 50 feet on the Wilbur Sellers farm near Fillmore. About eight tons of baled hay were stored inside along with 500 bushels of corn and farming implements. Loss partially covered by insurance.
The Economy Store, Asbury Manual, owned by the proprietor, marks its first anniversary this Friday with local celebration. The business notes a year of steady trade and community support in Asbury.
John N. Willys announced immediate price reductions and improvements across the Willys-Knight and Overland lines in Toledo. The Willys-Knight touring car and roadster drop from 1235 to 1175 dollars F O B factory, and the Willys-Knight Coupe Sedan from 1595 to 1550 dollars. The moves follow record sales and production, retain all Willys-Knight advantages, and set a new valuation record amid rising materials costs.
The Rev. C. L. Jones, pastor at Patricksburg Indiana, was attacked by five unidentified men at his home after returning from a Thursday prayer meeting. He sustained minor injuries and a severe nervous shock as assailants confronted him at his doorway.
Mrs. Jones phoned for help as three men attacked her husband then fled. Mr. Jones, injured by barbed wire in the ensuing pursuit, was taken to his daughter’s home in Rockville. Authorities have no suspects or motive beyond a possible church faction dispute sparked by his pulpit statements.
J E Cash, owner of the existing soft drink parlor in the Opera House building, will soon start construction on a new confectionary and soft drink parlor at the corner of Walnut Street and Spring Avenue opposite the High School Building. The new establishment will be similar to the current business.
The Opera House building will be expanded to a larger single room. Installation of the soda fountain and furnishings will start once the room is finished. The business will be up to date in every respect with Mr. Cash serving refreshments sandwiches and candies. Mr. Cash will continue his current operation in the Opera House Building.
Indiana state inquiry into the affairs of R. L. Dollings Company and its subsidiaries nears completion with no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Special investigator H. H. Klager for the attorney general's office oversees the record preparation.
Governor McCray ordered a state probe after about $15,000,000 in Indian capital tied to Mollings veneral was placed in receivership. The attorney general L. H. Lesh will handle the case upon return from vacation.
Mrs G W Bence. wife of Dr Bence. suffered painful injuries Saturday evening when alighting from her automobile. She broke small bones in her right wrist and received a severe cut above the right eye needing stitches. She was badly bruised about the body and is under care of Nurse Ruby Bain.
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