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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
1
Leaders express doubt on sugar agreement as the House votes to place sugar under control and proposes price fixing by a board. The measure grants the right to embargo exports and advances before the holiday recess.
Washington report notes the House approved the Senate bill to extend the sugar equalization board to 1920 by a 256 to 34 vote. Wartime price and movement controls remain in force, with conference to resolve differences on federal control and possible requisition powers before the holiday recess.
Glenn Irwin of Greencastle married Miss Margaret May of Terre Haute at the Nazarene parsonage at six last night. The couple, witnessed by the groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Irwin and a few friends, will reside in Terre Haute where he works as a street car conductor. They left by street car for their home shortly after the ceremony.
John McAlister visited Brazil on business. Mrs. Showalter’s house was recovered. Hutchinsons haul corn from Eel river farm. Will Showalter is the community butcher. Residents request advance orders for work. Mrs. Oscar Hutcheson remains confined to her room sick. Ural Hutcheson and wife visited Roy Hutcheson. Roy Minter recovering from illness. Will Boone helps with cement plant transport. John Mellvain assists Ott Miler in butcher work. Jack Rogers and Charel Shinn bought 5 passenger Fords. Lt. H Finney conducted business at State Farm. Bruce Osborn bought furs from local boys. John MecElroy family visited Steven MecElroy’s in Lena. Mrs. Crews helped Lucy Hutcheson with sausage. Young folks attended Epworth League social at Reelsville.
Elvin H. Harlan and family express heartfelt thanks to those who assisted and comforted them during illness and after the death of their mother wife and daughter and for the many floral offerings.
Washington dispatch reports Indiana lawmakers clash over nepotism worries as Rep Merrill Moores returns from Inter-Parliamentary Union duties. Indiana machine politics, Goodrich administration, and race for 1930 renomination fuel tensions within the GOP.
Arthur Buchannan of Indianapolis visits with Elishe McAninch and family. Henry Storm and wife and Claude Williamson with their families shared dinner with Melvin Storm and family last Sunday. Harry Hunter and family called on Mr and Mrs Jessie Lecman Monday evening. Ernest Cox and family and Mrs Wm Newman and son Leonard visited Mr and Mrs Oran Buis Sunday. Sunday visitors with Mrs Myrtie were Rev Banks.
Terre Haute Indiana reports that every mine in the state is now active and production near normal after the strike. Factories reopen in Terre Haute with some on part time, coal cars ample aiding distribution, and no major accidents reported.
A Copenhagen correspondent reports Bolshevism has not taken strong hold in Denmark, where syndicalists curb wage earners through strikes while clashing with the left socialist party. The cabinet cracks down with arrests and prosecutions, as Danish employers threaten a lockout and import cheaper goods if wage demands rise.
Galph W. Grover 32 of Knob Noster Missouri to Mary F. Al baugh 33 of this city. Margaret May 21 of Terre Haute to Glenn Irwin 20 of Putnam County. Ednth Claire Zaring 24 of Putnam County to Wilbur W. Sellers 51 of Greencastle.
A pretty home wedding was held this afternoon at the home in Notes Missouri, when prominent school teacher Miss Albaugh became the bride of Dr Grove. The ceremony united two respected families as local residents gathered to witness the nuptials.
Miss Mary Albaugh married Dr G W Greve of Knob Noster Missouri this afternoon at her parents home on East Washington street. Rev Levi Marshall officiated in the Christian church setting with close relatives present. The couple excursion to Frankfort then Greencastle before settling in Knob Noster.
Mary J Newgent wife of Harvey Newgent aged 62 died at home on South Jackson Street from paralysis after strokes, with husband and son Manus, home on navy furlough, as survivors. Funeral planned for Thursday.
Miss Claire Zaring daughter of Louis Zaring and Wilbur E Sellers son of Wesley Sellers were married at the bride’s parents home near Manhattan at 8 o clock Wednesday afternoon. After a wedding trip they will reside on the Frank Lane property on South Jackson Street.
The Western Central Indiana Veterinary Association met in the Cours House assembly room this afternoon. Members discussed livestock topics during the session.
Mrs Sam Wilton of Carlton and Mrs Lillie Hand of Brazil visited Greencastle on Tuesday to attend the event.
Six year old Mary Rose Harlan of Greencastle fell ill while riding to school in a school wagon driven by Lem Johns. She was treated at home by Dr McGaughey and was well enough by noon to return home. The report notes a prior week move and mentions local church events including Locust Street M I church Love Feast and a quarterly conference with Rev Clippenger speaking on Gods Love for the World.
The Herald announces higher prices due to elevated production costs. In city delivery remains 10 cents daily, Indiana mail at 3.50 a year, outside Indiana at 5 a year. weekly rates rise to 1.50 in Indiana and 2 outside Indiana. The paper notes sharp rate hikes across the industry and rising costs for metal ink and materials.
Arcadia High School basketball seeks state honors as it prepares for the Greencastle game. The Hamilton County squad has defeated Westfield 20 to 15 at home, and boasts an undefeated season with a 19 to 8 win over Blac ington, the current state champions. Roster includes Ray Mosbaugh, Etchinson, Ralph Mosbaugh, Nagle, Mehan, Harley, Anderson.
Evangelist Kemel delivered a stirring sermon on what profits a man to gain the world yet lose his soul. He portrayed Christ’s suffering and death as the redemption of humanity and urged acceptance. Crowds attend nightly and welcome all seekers.
A disjointed report describes ARCA G. HH and ARCA G. HH five players. the admin and center roles highlight effort but the visitors dominate with faster shots and late free throws. The game action centers on guard play, defense, and a tense final stretch as the castle crowd watched.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Jas and Geo towns and Smit ship, with Penn context uncertain, lacks clear event or outcome. Unable to identify a coherent main action or entities for a proper summary card.
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