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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1919
Page
1
Cova s Rogers age 18 son of Mr and Mrs Charley Pii died when a Vanda train struck him at a crossing near Reelsville early Sunday morning. His companion Clare Shinn was injured in the accident.
Clovus Rogers 18 and Clare Shinn were in a Ford stopped near the Neese home in Reelsville when they drove onto a railroad crossing and were struck by Vandalia No. 6. Rogers died of a fractured skull. Shinn sustained a broken left cheekbone and shoulder injury. Rogers had been visiting relatives Ray and Hattie Neese. Funeral services for Clovus were planned for Tuesday afternoon.
Washington notes quote Rep Joseph Burns disputing Will Hays claims that the last Congress saved a billion dollars. The piece traces February and May 1919 appropriations, demobilization efforts led by Baker and Daniels, and Republican actions that allegedly inflated spendings and then claimed savings.
At 2 o'clock a service at the Methodist church in Reelsville was held and the body was taken to the aunt's home where it was prepared for burial.
Mrs Jane Tobin age 78 died at home Saturday night after a long illness on South Bloomington Street. Funeral was Monday at the home with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. She is survived by three sons Jesse Frank and Tebe and one daughter Miss Anna, all at home.
Republicans in the Senate boosted the sums despite House protests. The discussion centered on one million dollars for Navy officers, proposed by Representative Buter of Pennsylvania as a Christmas Gift to compensate the sailors, while enlisted men reportedly received no consideration.
Putnamville School placed on the accredited list as the final of twelve Putnam County higher education institutions to be listed in the convicted line.
A state high school inspector placed Putnamville High on the Accredited List, boosting Putnam county schools to a higher educational plane. Of twelve county high schools, seven have moved from the Classified List to Commissioned or Accredited status, with eight commissioned and four accredited.
Hogs advanced 10 cents at the opening market of the week at the Indianapolis stockyards. Receipts included 15,000 hogs, 1,200 cattle, 5,000 calves, and 600 sheep. General market activity noted.
Mine operators in Cleveland Ohio planned to challenge a proposed commission arrangement, insisting they are not bound by prior agreements. The meeting was expected to yield a definite stand on the issue.
United States coal operators state again they will not participate in the government plan for settling the bituminous strike. They argue previous agreements do not bind them to the Garfield plan and say strike element proposals differ from those accepted by Un miners. A Cleveland meeting is planned to resolve the impasse.
A U S Bureau of Labor Statistics report shows Indianapolis living costs rising with November food expenditures up 3 percent. The study lists staple items such as beef, pork, dairy, bread, rice, coffee, and eggs as key components of the increased costs.
New York dec 21 the us army transport Buford ark sailed before dawn with 249 passengers including anarchists communists and radicals banned from america for conspiring against its government. Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and 245 others on board hope to reach a northern port for access to soviet russia with their destination kept sealed.
A notice states at 7:30 there will be a degree event. All are invited including candidates and friends.
Lula E Wallace transfers 80 acres to Bessie A Jones for 4000 dollars. Ralph S Jones transfers 25 acres to William A McClure for 3000 dollars. Elizabeth B Wherle transfers 210 acres to John W Sutherin for 15750 dollars. John W Sutherlin transfers 110 acres to Frank Wilkinson for 15400 dollars.
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