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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1919
Page
1
New England reports indicate multiple deaths from alcohol poisoning after Christmas celebrations. A Gotham firm based in Nancy price supplied the tainted liquor, with one woman among the deceased in a three death incident.
New York Chicopee Massachusetts December 26 a total of thirty two deaths resulted from drinking liquor bought in Hartford Connecticut and consumed in Hartford Holyoke and Chicopee. Yesterday last night and today seventeen men and one woman died in Chicopee ten men in Hartford and four in Holyoke. A number of other men remained critical in Holyoke and Springfield hospitals. Four men were under arrest in Hartford and two in Chicopee pending autopsy results.
New York officials report twenty deaths and several poisoning cases from wood alcohol in Manhattan from Nov. 1 to Dec. 20. Chief Medical Examiner Charles Norris says the figures understate the true toll, as some deaths and illnesses attributed to apoplexy and abdominal trouble may be due to wood alcohol consumption.
Ten men died in Hartford after drinking liquor they believed to be whisky. Four have been arrested as police investigate twelve barrels bought from a New York firm for 12007 dollars. Authorities suspect the liquid is wood alcohol based with coloring to imitate whisky.
Four men die in Chicago after drinking wood ahoad as a whisky substitute on Christmas day. Police report two men died yesterday and two more today in the incident.
Pastor Lemvi Marshall and organist Sherfey lead Sunday School at 9 30 with Mrs Cora O Brien superintendent and G W Conk n directing music J L Hamilton leading the orchestra Preaching at 10 40 on The Expenditure of Our Years Special Music Board meeting after service BE at 6 30 Minnie May Bartley leading topic The New Home Preaching at 7 30 on Saved Recognition Special music All welcome
United States transfers show parcels in Madison township to John Hammond and John Hammons. Isaac Matkins appears with unspecified acreage in Madison township. The documents list 160 acres to John Hammons and additional grants pending clarification.
Washington circles question Goodrich speech aimed at pleasing packers and aiding Indiana Senator Watson. Analysts say the speech signals Goodrich’s waning political prospects and efforts to win Watson’s favor while the federal probe of the Federal Trade Commission looms and Hearings may follow after the holidays.
Sunday morning service in the Ader block on the second floor at 11 o'clock. Sunday School at 10 o'clock. Wednesday evening testimony service at 8 o'clock. Everybody welcome.
Blaine E Kirkpatrick minister welcomes all to Sunday School at 9 30 a m with Dr Blanchard as superintendent. Morning worship at 10 40 a m includes the Lord s Supper and the pastor sermon on Burying the Past. Epworth League at 6 30 led by Don Rogers. Evening service at 7 30 features sermon on Burying the Past and closing old year. Tomorrow marks last Sunday of the First Quarter of the Conference year. remittance of Centenary funds due to New York Treasurer E A Brownling.
A War Department report quotes a wireless from the army transport Buford carrying 250 deported radicals. The message dated December 24 from At Sea says Reds are contended and OK, no disturbance on Ellis Island, deck exercise allowed, weather moderate, ship steady, eight knots, course for the Azores, Berkman as leader, and good meals and ventilation aboard.
Monta Cecile Elliott of Greencastle and Daniel Donnahue of Akron Ohio were married Friday afternoon at 5 00 o clock in the Presbyterian Manse by Rev Victor Raphael. Also note events include a talk by W W Jones on Syria and Armenia and refugee work by his daughter Helen Jones.
Nearly 27 000 automobile licenses were issued on the first day of 1920 plate sales by the secretary of state's automobile department. Howard D. McClelland supervised the effort, noting it as the largest first-day total in the office’s history. Bert A. Boyd, 3115 North Meridian, obtained license plate No 18 for his electric car amid the hoodoo superstition about No 13.
Putnam Lodge No. 45 will confer the Third Degree on 18 young men on Tuesday evening December 30 1919 at 7 30. A chicken dinner after the ceremony promises to draw a large crowd with 35 chickens already pledged and a need for 25 more plus butter and other foods.
Frederick William former German crown prince will be included in the list of persons whose surrender for trial is demanded by the French. The inclusion follows a meeting between British law officials and Edouard Ignace French under secretary for military justice.
Victor L. Raphael conducts Sunday School at 9 30 with Mission Sunday focus. Mrs W W Jones speaks on Syrian and Armenian need. Morning Worship at 10 40 features sermon The Open Door and music by a trio and Lydia Williams solo. Young People's Christian Endeavor at 6 30 led by Miss with topic How to Make Next Year Better Than This.
Miss Grace and Miss Mary Birch entertained Friday afternoon with their guests Miss Ada and other friends in a social gathering.
Indianapolis receipts show 7000 hogs 200 cattle 200 calves 200 sheep with light shipments. Hogs and pigs held at 14.35. Calves up 50 cents to 1.00 while sheep held steady. Mrs Nellie Matson Brown and daughter Beatrige of Chicago plan a visit to Mr and Mrs Alex.
DePauw University will send a delegation to the Eighth International Student Volunteer Convention in Des Moines from December 31 to January 4. About 7,000 students are expected. speakers include John R. Mott and Robert E. Speer. Delegates travel by special car from Greencastle to Chicago and then to Des Moines, with plans for full reporting back to campus.
The article outlines license categories for private cars and trucks, including fees for cars, trucks, fuel licenses, and trailers. It details vehicle weight classes from under a quarter ton to seven tons and lists varying charges for dealers and agents.
Church notices list a car sale and redemption note, Bible School at 5 o clock with Mrs Longaon as superintendent, Armenian offering day, morning worship at 10 40, Epworth League at 6 30, evening service at 7 30, and a closing Sabbath emphasis. Maple Heights School at 2 30 led by Miss Grace Black, no evening preaching due to student pastor absence. Adjourned quarterly conference led by H C Clippinger for Dr. Wiley. The Fifteenth Shaw exhibition and farm growers event are noted for 1920 with plans for offerings and demonstrations.
Sunday School begins at 9:30 led by superintendent Grant Scott with all teachers and scholars urged to attend. Dr. E. R. Carswell returns from the South to preach at morning and evening services. At 10:30 the study message is “God's way for Us to Study and Know the Bible” and at 7:30 “The One Way of Salvation” urging Sinton readers to hear the sermons.
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