Fragmented essay recalls Lincoln and patriotism themes
The piece discusses Electa Chase Murphy and criticizes Oxnam over patriotism and Christianity. It shifts to a sketch of Abraham Lincoln, noting birth in a log cabin on February 12 1809, his early work, law career, and presidency with emphasis on emancipation and assassination. It ends with a wartime recruiting scene and a deserter note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electa Chase Murphy
National Defense Committee
G. Bromley Oxnam
Oxnam
Springfield
Nels
U.S
Lincoln Freed
Terre Haute Men Meet Lincoln on a Stage Coach
Two Terre Haute men Thomas H Nelson and Judge Abraham Hammons board a stagecoach with a sleeping figure believed to be Abraham Lincoln. They tease the stranger and share a noon meal at the Halfway House before realizing their fellow passenger is the future president on his way to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas H. Nelson
Abraham Hmanmond
Indiana
Indianapolis
Nelson
Lincoln
Spadianapolis
Springfield
Wic
Former Greencastle Man Dies at Soldier's Home
Pahattan B. Elliott, a longtime Greencastle resident and Grand Army member, died Tuesday night at Lafayette Old Soldiers Home after a six week illness. He was 91. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 20 p.m. at McCurry Funeral Home with Forest Hill Cemetery interment. Reverend Bruney to lead. Elliott had lived in Cloverdale then Greencastle with his son Harry Elliott, now deceased. several grandchildren survive, including Mrs. Keith Roberta, Miss Cade Elliott and Mrs. Ward Roberts of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pahattan B. Elliott
Greencastle
Grand Army
Old Soldiers Home
Lafayette
Mr. Elliott
McCurry
Forest Hill Cemetery
Bot. Bruney
Elliott
Cloverdale
Harry Elliott
Keith Roberta
Cade Elliott
Ward Roberts
Indianapolis
Hamlet Tonight by Ben Greet Players Draws SRO
Less than seventy tickets remain for Shakespeare's Hamlet by the Ben Greet Players on the DePauw fine arts program at the Little Theater. A few seats are in the downstairs section and standing room will be available at the door if the house sells out. Tickets are on sale at Stevens Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Greet
Little Theater
DePauw
Tose
Stevens Drug Store
Youths Fined After Pool Room Fight in Keencastle
Lilbran Crawley and Edgar Miller were fined $1 and costs each by Mayor W. L. Denman after an assault and battery in Crawley s pool room. City Marshal Otto Dobbs arrested them following an on street fight that grew from a pool game dispute. Crawley is the son of Ed Crawley. Miller recently reported a $60 robbery on south Indiana street. neither had cash for the fines or bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilbran Crawley
Edgar Miller
Keencastle
W. L. Denman
Crawley
Miller
Otto Dobbs
Ed. Crawley
South Indiana Street
Bond
Senior Class Carnival Nets Large Total At High School
The senior class carnival at the high school cleared about 185 dollars from gross receipts near 254 dollars. Proceeds will defray expenses of the annual yearbook. This year's gain exceeds amounts cleared in recent years.
Campbell suit against Call dismissed in Putnam circuit court
In Putnam circuit court two suits involving Walter Campbell of Fillmore and Harold V. Call Ralph Call were dismissed. One suit named all three defendants while the other named Harold and Ella Call only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Campbell
Fillmore
Harold V. Call
Ralph Call
Putnam
Harold
Ella Call
Sheriff Takes Two Inmates To Michigan City Prison
Sheriff Edward Leiteljorge escorted William Stone and William Riddle, state farm escapees, to Indiana State Prison today in Michigan City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Leiteljorge
William Stone
William Riddle
State Farm
Indiana State Prison
Michigan City
DePauw Alumni Return for Founders Day in Indiana
Indiana alumni from all counties come to DePauw University for Founders and Benefactors Day. Harvey Hartsock leads the program with a morning alumni work session, chapel by Rev. Mou Lichliter, and the presentation of the DePauw Alumni Cane to Dr. Michael Stolz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.P.U
M.H. Lichliter
Harvey Hartsock
DePauw
Mou Lichliter
Columbus
Ohio
Michael M. Stolz
Lucas
Kansas
Stolz
Aige
John Garrison Dunbar
Kansas Wesleyan University
Thomas Aiken Goodwin
Longden Hall
Irwin G. Jennings
New York City
Little Theater
Indiana
Birthday party host in Greencastle with helpers named
Gilbert Mercer hosted a birthday party for several children, aided by his sister Mabel and Meda Dodd and Gertrude Lewis. The state board of charities found the local jail very old and unsafe. Thirteen Second Ward pupils are home ill with measles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Mercer
Mabel
Meda Dodd
Gertrude Lewis
State Board of Charities
City Council Narrowly Handles Parking and Ordinance Enforcement
In a brief session, Bloomington city council approved a new parking plan with angled and parallel spots and ordered line painting before any ordinance, while pledging to enforce old dog tagging and peddler license laws. Additional appropriations, chair purchases, and utility updates were discussed, with permits granted for two building projects and various miscellaneous claims approved.
Woman’s letter prompts Lincoln beard idea in history
Grace Billings of Delphos Kansas, at age 11, claimed she inspired Lincoln to grow a beard after seeing his portrait in Westfield. She mailed a letter suggesting whiskers and noting political ties, then traveled to Springfield to honor the president on his birthday.
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Abraham Lincoln
Kansas
Springfield
Grace Tillings
Delphos
Kas
Lincoln
Billings
Kansas City
INS
Westfield
Cast Chosen for Legion Amateur Play in Greencastle
Roy Evens and O. W. Iloilo Well will star in the Legion amateur show at the high school auditorium February 19 and 20. Mary O Rea plays Sally with Gwinn Ensign chasing. Allen Randolph leads the rookies as Top Sergeant.
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Roy Evens
Greencastle
Corporal Red Kagen
American Legion
O. W. Iloilo
Jees Goldstein
Bagen
Armey
Kitchen Police
Red
Sally
Mary O'Rear
Gwinn
Ivey
Allen Randolph
Bence Daggy
Na Michael Fagen
Prof Hufford
Abie Goldstein
Mary
Marie
Kathryn Stoner
Joe Crosby
Edna Willis
Kitteniah
National
Parent-Teachers Association
Virgil Mullins
State Teachers College
Terre Haute
Kiwanis Quartet
Vera Grace Brown
Leota Mullins
Weather Outlook: Colder Tonight into Thursday
Mostly cloudy and colder tonight with rain probable in eastern and southern portions. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions as a cold front moves through, bringing damp weather and cooler temperatures in the next 24 to 36 hours.
Submarine Humanization Moves At Naval Arms Conference
Delegations at the London Naval Arms Conference push beyond rejection of total submarine abolition. British and American plans meet resistance as Japan and Italy back the use of submarines against merchant ships under wartime rules. Two resolutions prompt committees to study abolition and stricter regulation of submarine use toward merchant targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry RB. Flory
International News Service
London
Maving
London Naval Arma
Toom Miteddle
Frazee
America
DePauw Marks Lincoln Birthday With Chapel Service
Lincolns birthday observed at DePauw University with a special chapel service led by President Oxnam. The speaker cited Lincolns belief in a united nation and outlined three principles for a united house: respect for personalities, cooperation, and equal opportunity. He urged students to apply these ideals to preserve the world house and remove forces that divide it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw University
Lincoln
Oxnam
United States
World House
DePauw President Defends Address Amid Criticism
President G Bromley Oxnam of DePauw University issued a statement defending his lecture on international understanding and world peace. He criticized a D A R official for misrepresenting his remarks and outlined his themes to study causes of war and promote world law and order through informed public opinion.
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Electa Chase Murphy
National Defen Committee
Indiana
G. Bromley Oxnam
DePauw University
James M. Ogden
Blecta Chase Murphy
National Defense of
Indiana Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Pendleton
State Teachers Association
Indianapolis
Rotary Chiles of
Washington, D.C
Tendleton
Murephy
Reformatory
Peitocassis
Parrotliseas
Hoover
Mr. McDonald
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Charles J. Arnold
A. Lincoln
Abe
Abe Lincoln
Sinsnsville
Indeeb
Uncle Sam
Truman L. Martin Inself
United States Army
Frank Raines
Fort Hayes
Calumhio
Coln
Stranger
Soldier's
Carnival
University
Bloomington Street
Public Safety Committee
William Stewart
Washington Street
Vine
Indiana Street
Walnut
Vine Street
Health Department
Council Chamber
Finance Committee
J. F. McCurry
Gillespie and
Jacob Streets
Old Council
Northwood
Waterworks Company
Madison and
Elm Street
Liberty Streets
Monon
Safety Committee
Johnson Street
Wabash Valley Electric Company
Marion Weddell
Olive Street
College Avenue
Olive
Thur Williams
Laeteke Bakery
City Library
Barrett Law Administration
South End
Legion
Lincoln’s
PLT. Ass
World Law and Order
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