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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
1
President 10 delivers a speech to Hoosiers in Indianapolis. The plan shows a second or third address on schedule with a swing to the Pacific Coast to bolster support against the Senate.
President Wilson awaits approval of his western itinerary from Secretary Tumulty. The trip, about twenty five days and fifty speeches, will begin in Washington and include Columbus Ohio as the first big meeting with Indianapolis or Cincinnati as the second stop.
Scranton Pa August 27 Lackawanna machinists at DL&W shops voted on Wilsons wage offer. Officers say the vote was almost unanimously to reject the proposal of a four cent per hour increase.
Delay in President Grose arrival delays a public statement on the Prof Calhoun case. College officials and local citizens expect a prompt explanation upon his return, with business leaders stirred by the affair and assurances of a satisfactory adjustment. A Presbyterian church prayer meeting follows at 7 30 p m with a World wide Macedonian Cry topic.
Jabez Brown and wife transfer land in Floyd township to Jennie Bakdwin. James B. Rogers sells land in Greencastle township to Elizabeth Blaydes for 4000 dollars. Vernon H. Rogers and wife transfer Roachdale lot to Lor sine G Rogers for 2500 dollars. Charles W. O'Dell guardian transfers Greencastle lot to Oscar Grimes. Wilford Butts and wife convey land in Washington To to H G Brown for 4060 dollars.
The state board of tax commissioners fixed hearings on county tax rate requests. Putnam County will be heard Thursday September 18 in state house room 33.
Displayed in Bell clothing store front window are two J. O. Cammack photographs from 1900 and 1919, owned by Ed Coffman. The 1900 image captures the court house and horse-drawn traffic, while 1919 shows a modern city with numerous autos and a busy sale, highlighting Greencastle progress over 19 years.
Poplar Grove residents spent weekend with relatives in Illinois and families from here joined the Chautauqua at Cloverdale. Mrs. Sarah Jones widow of George Jones died Friday. Burial at Putnamville. Grandma, nearly 90, came from England. Pearl Bales visiting home folks. Coffman reunion last Sunday at Albert Coffman's home. James and Grimes Bales helping Ernest Trout in Fillmore. John Trout returned from Terre Haute after threshing work. J J Lasley, respected elder, died at his son W D Lasley's home Monday. burial in Advance, Ind.
Locust street church invites a good attendance at the regular prayer meeting Thursday evening at 7 30.
Fall McCumber and Nelson clash amid heated treaty debate while North Dakota senator denies charging a colleague regarding Shantung.
The Senate debate on the peace treaty grew heated as Senator Fall accused Senator McCumber of praising Japan’s Shantung gains. McCumber argued Japan’s claim rested on a pledge to return Shantung, while Fall defended the committee’s China over Germany amendment amid sharp exchanges and raised voices.
In a pre Senate session meeting the committee could not proceed with proposed amendments and will begin an extended schedule of open hearings tomorrow. Leaders expect to complete the report to the Senate by the end of next week.
A gossiping overheard chat in Greencastle recounts two young women planning to steal spoons from ice cream parlors. One boasts of taking spoons from Cloverdale and hiding them in a cup with others to avoid detection. The tale ends with a warning of possible mayoral action if exposed.
Miss Catherine Harrison of Cicero Indiana has been secured by City School Superintendent E C Dodson to fill the vacancy created by Miss Mary Cammack in Greencastle public schools. Harrison a Bradley Polytechnical graduate has taught domest ic science in Provo Utah and Tulsa Oklahoma and last year assisted in Tulsa. Cammack resigned to take a similar post in Indianapolis. Harrison is in Greencastle today to confer with officials.
Mrs Albert Albaugh who had been seriously ill at her country home south of this city underwent a second operation for a minor trouble Wednesday evening performed by Dr Thomas Noble of Indianapolis. She is getting along nicely today and there are hopes for early recovery Delta Theta Tau benefit dance to night at Ben Hur hall admission $1 per couple everybody welcome
Leadership meetings continue as Rev F O Fraley and Rev G H Wayne guide services at Grasselli near Terre Haute. Wayne, a former high school teacher and World War I artillery lieutenant, heads singing and will share army experiences. Daily programs include Men’s Night Life’s Two Equations for students and Community Night with community singing through a ten day series.
Revival services at Reelsville M E Church close Sunday night observed as homecoming with a big noon basket dinner. Rev. Virgil Jackson of DePauw and Rev. Ralph W. Graham lead the services. Jackson urged listening for God’s voice and living by its teachings. Flyers note planned solo and guest performances by Winona Hughes and Charles Bluah from DePauw University who will share experiences from Liberia.
The Pas August 27 report a sensational rush to the Copper Lake district as prospectors flee The Pas after reports of surface gold. Quartz and nugget gold were found near the surface per government commissioners.
August 27 Indianapolis market receipts show hogs at 6000 head cattle 1000 calves 500 sheep 1100. Hogs slow early trade down 25 cents from previous level with sales at 20.75 then owners reduced to 20.50. About 5000 hogs sold, 3500 to local packers. Cattle weak and calves and sheep steady.
Church cleaning scheduled Friday afternoon at 2 20 to ready for Sunday school organizing. Fox Ridge members invited to assist as directed by Rev Don W Nichols in charge.
There will be preaching at Fox Ridge church Sunday afternoon at 3 oclock on August 31 1919. The Rev Don W Nichols D D pastor of Locust street church will be the speaker.
Miss Clara Grooms visiting aunt Mrs Myrtle Storm and son Burl. Horace Robinson family spent Sunday at John Wise's. Mr and Mrs Homer Slavens and family visited Mr and Mrs Oran Burs Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Higgins of Litton visiting their sons Homer Higgins and Herbert Higgins and families. Mr and Mrs W Buis Dessie Bryan and Minnie Buis and son Buil visited Mrs Laura Reed and Kate McAninch Tuesday. James Cox and daughters Florence and Lessie with Mrs Eber Hamilton and Ernie Cox and family visited William Newman's Sunday.
James Randel is in Indianapolis on business. Ed Black and Charles McGaughey attended the Elks carnival in Martinsville on Wednesday. Mrs Alonzo Cook Miss Lillian Cook and the Miller family of Terre Haute returned from a motor trip to Leland Michigan in the Miller automobile. They report cool weather good roads and strong northern Michigan fruit. Thomas King and sons Russell and Dallas were in Indianapolis Wednesday. Mr and Mrs C O Buis and son and Mr and Mrs Frost Hurst drove to Walnut Church Washington Township for a Baptist association meeting Wednesday evening. Harry LaRue attends the Brothers sale at Portland Mills today. Local Greencastle men joined the Martinsville Elks carnival crowd. Ed Coffman W K Bainey A B Hanna Barton Shipley A G Brown Ed Walls William Kreigh William McDonald Harry Hawkins John A Wysong Nelson Woods Frank Cannon Elmer Veceluve William Brothers Ente Brothers C Gillen Orville Allen Talbott Christy Elmer Long and Gray Potter rode in autos. Mrs F P Reed and son of Indianapolis and Miss Ilo Turner Kirkland Ind are visiting Mr and Mrs C C Reed in Fillmore. Curtis Hughes and six relatives visiting Terre Haute.
The State Board of Accounts filed reports after investigating bridges built by C J Larkin. The examination assessed financial handling and warrants scrutiny of project funding and record keeping.
A. L. Donaldson reports to the county auditor that Putnam County bridges built by Walter Heath and C. J. Larkin were not constructed to plans. He asks Heath to pay 1150.56 and Larkin 2250, with court action possible if unpaid.
Charles Ray of Coatesville sues Charles Eggers after buying a bay horse at Eggers home for 44 62, the animal balked on August 18 and 19, Ray seeks 100 dollars plus costs. case to be heard Friday in Squire Frank's office with witnesses for both sides.
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