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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1919
Page
1
The Spotted Poland Pure Bred Hog Organization operates from Bainbridge with Fred Oben as secretary-treasurer. It employs nineteen girls in its headquarters at Monroe Township.
Bainbridge in Putnam county houses the Pure-Bred Spotted Poland China Record Association of America with Fred Obenchain as secretary-treasurer. The plant features a 1000-seat sale pavilion, 22 hog stalls, a central feed house, and a labor-saving, sanitary operation. The breeding herd includes 70 brood sows, 35 spring pigs, 164 fall pigs, and top boars such as Arch Back Prince and Y's Royal Prince II.
A local auction plans a large sale of selected animals with anticipated payments to growers. The event showcases livestock likely to attract buyers and highlight market prices for the upcoming season.
Governor Goodrich approved the court martial findings imposing five days hard labor and dishonorable discharge for Richard V. Sipe Marion County clerk who failed to report for duty during the Lake county steel strike. State Penal Farm at Putnamville designated for confinement. order to carry out sentence prepared and sent for printing.
Hog receipts reach 17 000 with 25 cent drop from yesterday. Early sales at 14.50, buyers later bid 14.25 for the same hogs. Pigs at 14.00 and lower. Cattle steady to gentle, calves and sheep steady.
Mr and Mrs Milt Brown and daughter visited in the city Monday. Multiple families including Chase, Allgood, and Shea relatives gathered for Christmas. Darnall of Greencastle died. funeral plans noted. Local residents from Indianapolis, Lebanon, Decatur, Delphi and Chaattanooga are mentioned with visits and celebrations. Helen Birch to Chicago for Grand Opera and teaching in Adah Ohio. Miss Birch to Adah, Ohio for teaching music.
Charles P. O Leary district supervisor announces the men who will have charge of work in Putnam County. The statement outlines the assignments to oversee tasks and ensure proper administration of the project.
Charles P. O'Leary announces the appointment of county enumerators to survey Putnam county. Names listed cover Canyon Township Cloverdale Franklin Greencastle Jefferson Madison Marion Monroe Russell Warren Washington and Jackson townships plus the Putnam County Infirmary and Indiana State Penal Farm. A burglary at Crawford House skating rink proprietor Ray Harris’s room yielded a pocket book containing $12 with no other disturbance.
Dr Robert Foster prominent Russellville physician died Monday at Culver Union Hospital after two weeks of peritonitis and appendicitis following an operation. Born April 3 1871 near Brown's Valley he was survived by his wife Gertrude Patton and son Ruel. Funeral at Russellville Christian Church conducted by Rev William D Headrick with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery.
A large crowd gathered for Christmas exercises and the Christmas tree at Center School on Friday afternoon. Several local residents appear as guests and hosts across a series of family visits and a wedding in Bedford, with numerous relatives noted among attendees.
Large attendance reported as the Hill Tuesday night lodge hall hosted a crack Clayton degree team in charge. The event ran under the Soldier Class 1.0 and 0. F ranks, with the Third Degree work central to the proceedings.
The fifteen women who organized the banquet earned much credit for their management. The class members listed include Dallas Vermillion, Robert Mahoney, Paul Grimes, John A. Friend, Clarence Rambo, Glen Gardner, Otis Matthews, Gwin Ensign, Kimber Gardner, Ralph Overstreet, James Minnick, Estel Minnick, Albert Carmichael, A. W. Broadstreet, D. O. Moffett, Cassel C. Tucker, R. E. Brown, Fred Hanlon, and Frank Alexander.
Mrs C A Wade and daughter Josphine return from Knightstown visit. Turkey dinner planned by women of College Avenue Church at 6 pm. Mrs Nellie Matson Brown from Chicago visits the Lockridges. Dorothy Beard visiting Miss Jeanetta McWethy. Frank Roberts to La Crosse for university seniors party. Putnam Lodge Odd Fellows initiated 21 candidates. Clayton Team as visitors. chicken supper served. Dorothy and Martha Beard return to Indianapolis after brief visit. Charles Martin back from Hammond, Mrs Martin to follow. DePauw star Big Smith now Indiana Univ backer scores 33 to 28 over IU. Howard Harris in Indianapolis on business. Joy Allen and Ben Curtis close audits, turning over to Elmer Blue and Ralph Knoll. Presbyterian Church preparatory service for communion January 1 at 7:50 pm. session to meet for membership requests. Lord's Supper and reception to be held Sabbath January 5 at 10:40.
The report lists gatherings in Greencastle with guests at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Philips and extended family. Writ Of William is noted among attendees, and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Phillips with Katherine joined Mrs. Phillips's mother Mrs. Leads. The December social scene includes Christmas Eve entertainment at the chapel with various relatives in attendance.
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