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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
1
Paauw and Hanover set to host Southern Indiana in a college series opener next Friday. The Paauw quintet will face a tough road challenge as they seek an early lead in the conference tilt at home.
DePauw basketball resumes with Hanover College at Bowman gym Friday night. Captain Cannon boots through a sprain while Skippy Miller remains ineligible until January but practices daily. The second-string squad trains as an independent unit under L Buchheit to sharpen the first string.
Clarence Lambert thirty owner of the Lambert garage is killed and rural mail carrier Lee Weesner seriously injured when their auto is struck by a Terre Haute traction car at Richardson's crossing Clayton Indiana Eyewitnesses say curtains obstructed view though the crossing offers a clear line in both directions Weesner is hospitalized in Indianapolis Lambert leaves a widow The east bound car leaves Clayton at 3 20 PM
M. E. McHaffie proprietor of the Stock Farm Coates Indiana shows two yearling wethers. The animals were purchased by local feeders at a recent sale.
Last week two leads were selected as top entries in the yearling class. The yearlings were not on feed as long as other exhibits and did not bloom as fully, yet they challenged other entries for elite status. Forest Home Stock Farm is noted for high type Hereford cattle, draft mules, and sheep, while McHaffie farm’s show sheep introduce an innovation. Open market offerings were strong, with top figures expected at the auction.
Miss Mae Peregrine age 30 a Greencastle resident and trained nurse died Monday night at her home from complications of diseases. She was the daughter of the late D A Peregrine and a Greencastle High school and DePauw alumna. Funeral at 3 PM Wednesday at her home conducted by Rev Clipenger with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. She is survived by her step mother.
Paul Bohannon of California visits relatives near here and is on a 30 day furlough from the navy. Mrs Emma Morgan called on Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell. shopping trips to Coatesville and Greencastle are mentioned. Mrs Sarah Campbell of Colorado visits Anna Goodwin and Sam Campbell after a Washington trip. Local basketball at Fillmore, calls on Alva Wright and family, and several social calls are recorded. Mrs Campbell improving after an ankle injury. no bones fractured. Corn shredders are at work in the vicinity.
Chicago officials estimate four thousand of the citys five thousand saloons will close or switch to other business on January 1. M J McCarthy of the Illinois Liquor Dealers Protective Association cites wartime prohibition ruling as the blow that emptied many owners pep and left leaseholds to convert to soft drink frontages.
Celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Christian Women's Board of Missions is held at Christian Church. The program includes a pageant and music as part of the service.
An evening program at the Christian church features a pageant celebrating the Greencastle C. W. B. M. founders and 40 years of gospel work. Mrs. Mio West presides with reflections on religious freedom, service, and the organization’s impact. The finale depicts education, child work, medical aid, and global missions with costumed performers.
Heavy hog receipts of 16 000 did not spark higher prices. Hogs advanced 50 cents but closed slightly lower with best hogs at 14 50. Cattle were steady calves gained 50 cents to 1, sheep up 50 cents. Also notes a stroke afflicting Valentine Thomas of Carrollton Pennsylvania during a visit, and a question about the oldest member of Putnam Lodge No 45 I O O F.
A petition from Cummins asks Congress to safeguard rail property citing potential infrastructure collapse without effective legislation. Legislation discussed would address railroad real estate and safety measures but remained stalled.
Senator Cummins warned that without enacted railroad protections two thirds of roads could fall to receivers within thirty days. He urged quick Senate action to avoid returning railroads to private control and end government oversight by January 1. He argued Congress must restore control if the public supports it.
The death of Mrs. Charles Frakes of Bainridge occurred Monday afternoon after a long illness. She had been ill for several weeks and was visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Lane when her condition worsened.
The Herald announces higher subscription rates today because production costs have surged. Daily in city 10 cents by mail Indiana 3.50 yearly outside Indiana 5. Weekly 1.50 in Indiana 2 outside Indiana 2. The paper notes printers and materials, including white paper, have risen 25 to 100 percent, delaying the change until now.
A warning notes flood of red clover seed samples offered cheaper than Buckhorn containing hidden adulteration of about 16 percent cheap Yellow Annual Sweet Clover seed. Seeds look good to the naked eye but magnification reveals the mix, posing a deceptive profit risk with high potential for buyers. The quote references Toledo prices and spring delivery terms.
Arcadia high school visits Greencastle in a northern state game with Arcadia noted as strong this season. The Greencastle second team faces Roachdale first team before the main event at 6 45 p m. A pep chapel and strong student support highlight the night.
Jessie J. Overstreet transfers a lot in Greencastle to Benjami Brown and others for 5200 dollars. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of College Avenue church plans a meeting Wednesday at 3 30 PM at Mrs. home, to discuss church affairs.
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