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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1920
Page
1
The Hoosiers build a comfortable first period lead as DePauw overwhelms Aggies with steady scoring. Cannon and Miller tally many baskets and help secure a dominant win for the visitors.
DePauw University defeated Michigan Aggies 33 to 21 in East Lansing. Key players Miller Cannon and Carlisle led DePauw with multiple field goals while Foster topped M A C scoring. Lineups featured Cannon Carlisle Miller Higby Gilkey Foster Gipson Garratt with substitutions impacting the game.
A home dinner Sunday February 8 hosted by John W Miller of Clinton Falls at daughter Golde Bee’s home in honor of sons William of Iowa and soldier Charles Miller. Family members present included John W Miller’s two sons, Charles Hart and family, Edward Bettis and wife, and John Bee and wife. The gathering featured stories, a noon dinner prepared by three sisters, games, and a group photo before tearful goodbyes. Will Miller departed on the 1:55 train to Iowa.
Community Meetings opened last night in the Community Hall and are expected to offer helpful services for local life. All are welcome. sessions start daily at seven. Marriage announced: Eugene N. Kivett of Hazelwood wed Alberta Buis of near Greencastle at 2 PM at the Christian church parsonage with Rev. Levi Marshell officiating.
Mrs. Bob Pierce and son Ralph return from Emmettsburg Iowa after pneumonia illness in relatives. Benjamin Roberts dies of tuberculosis at the Penal Farm and funeral held at McCurry. Many local residents suffer influenza and pneumonia. several small notices include sales, visits, and family illnesses.
London jazz band proprietors report gloom over dwindling attendance in suburbs while West End halls expect five more years of business. Nightly dancers return with bleak outlooks, signaling a shaky market for local dance venues.
A plate of steel is hammered by a massive hydraulic press into the shape of a boat, producing a nearly seaworthy hull with minimal finishing needed. The process promises rapid production of sturdy vessels.
State licenses awarded to 25 teachers after the January 21 examination at the high school building. Recipients include Flossie Bunyan Sutherlin Lambkin Michael Burgess Evans Rees Oliver Rylan Frailey Kendall Michael Todd Rightsell Thompson Cecil Milburn Leachman Daniel Heckleman. Of 43 applicants, 25 earned licenses 13 failed 5 conditioned. County licenses issued to Vaughn Wood Davis Shaw Burks Johnson.
Japan shows rapid industrial growth over five years led by machinery trade. In 1918 imports exceeded 12 million dollars, with the United States supplying about 50 percent. Principal imports include spinning machinery steam boilers metal and wood working machinery electrical machinery sewing machines and accessories along with paper making machinery gas compressors pumps pneumatic tools weaving looms and engines.
In a conversation from the Kansas City Star, Gap Johnson recalls a rumor about celebrations at home. An acquaintance reports loud hammering and hoerawing near nine o'clock, while Gap explains a young suitor courting their daughter led to a joke plan to scare him off without violence.
Citizens of Green Castle complain about speeding motorists. Prosecutor warns that if action is not taken soon, a special grand jury meeting will be convened to address the issue and prosecution of violators.
Mr and Mrs Earl Sutherlin of Floyd township announce the birth of a son named Harry Timmons on February 11.
The College Avenue Prayer meeting will be held tonight at 6 o clock following the evangelistic service at McHarry Hall at 7 o clock. The subject is The Call to Personal Evangelism. Attendance is urged for all members and friends as interest in the services has grown recently.
The Union Evangelistic Campaign prayer meeting committee will convene Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church after the 2:30 Union meeting of Greencastle Woman's Missionary Societies. Chairmen and committee members should attend. group prayer meetings in 20 city sections begin next week ahead of tabernacle services starting March 14 under Protestant churches.
Friday two o clock in the Presbyterian church will host a Day of Prayer for Missions. The service is called by the Council of Women for House Missions and features scripture by Mrs. H. C. Clippinger and readings on domestic and foreign mission work by Mrs. Otis Browning Mrs. James Randel Miss Calalia Fox Mrs. T. S Evats and Miss Frances Grose with special music. Also noted is the birth of a baby boy to Mr. and Mrs. Homer Griswold on Monday February 16.
Six thousand hogs were handled with 6 000 hogs and 1 300 cattle 500 calves and 400 sheep. The hogs market stayed steady to 25¢ lower with 225 pound hogs leading the decline. General sales ranged from 15.50 to 15.00 with a high of 15.85 while pigs brought about 14.50. Local packers bought 5 500 hogs, outside packers took the remainder. Calves were slow and weak though steady, and prospects for sheep and lambs looked lower.
The G H S second basketball squad earned a perfect record this season and will have its photo in the annual. Senior departure leaves a strong nucleus for next year led by junior Frank Masten. Players pictured include Zeis Peck Taylor Hues tis Stamm Brackney Baldwin Cook and coach Ed Wright.
City of Greencastle transfers to Harvey A Newgent a cemetery lot for 87 dollars 50 cents. Thomas J MacMillan to Minerva Coombs 203 64 acres in Greencastle township for 17000 dollars. Samuel Baysinger to Homer Moser teller 48 acres in Marion township for 900 dollars. City of Greencastle to Alice H Albaugh cemetery lot for 200 dollars. Louella Sutherlin and others to Freq C Bowen 167 acres in Floyd township for 22000 dollars. Edgar Monett to Crawford Crawley lot in Greencastle for 1000 dollars. James F Bandy to David Knoll 72 acres in Cloverdale township for 1406 dollars 25 cents. Edward Strieby to Lulu B Stewy lot in Bainbridge for 1 dollar. B F Goff to H Witt Sutherlin lot in Russellville for 300 dollars. James C Rice to Walter Jefferies 11 acres in Franklin township for 1 406 25 dollars.
Lindisfarne on Holy Island off Northumberland famed for St Cuthbert and ancient monasteries is offered for sale as a freehold by order of Edward Hudson. The historic fortress built 1500 and renovated by Sir Edward Luytens sits atop Beblaw rock with antique furnishings and armor included. The island also features a fine golf course.
Charles A. Parry notes price increases on a walking tour between Tkao and Haron Japan. Two carriers called kagos charge 2.10 for two men and five hours to Okoo temple Harina temple. last year 1.40. A costlier Chee-ay-ah palanquin with four bearers costs 4.20 for full-length rides and close contact.
A quotation blames America for high costs while criticizing gullible buyers who purchase low quality goods. The speaker recalls attending a London gathering at an American millionaire’s home where guests faked admiration for troubling pictures. The host notes the dealer’s lecture was the key selling point.
A passerby finds a three year old boy on a friend’s steps on a hot day. He offers a ride but the child’s face is dirty and he wants to wash. The boy says his mother is out and their water is frozen.
County assessor Paul Priest is confined to his home due to an attack of grippe, the illness currently keeping him from office duties.
Bina Cline, described as feeble minded, lives in Cloverdale. Ula Monday and Oscar Miller pleaded guilty after hours in jail. John Taylor remains at large. Judge Hughes docketed pleas and will sentence Friday. Allegations say Monday and Miller took the girl to their homes and kept her overnight.
DePauw University hosts revival services led by Dr. O W Fifer with McHarry hall filled for the second night. Dr George E B Vincent, Rockefeller Foundation president, is named commencement speaker for the 1920 graduation. Senator Albert Beveridge to speak on Founder's and Benefactor's Day. Track meet with Canoe Club of Indianapolis announced with tentative entrants across sprint, distance, and field events.
Greencastle Indiana on February 18 A list of advertised letters includes Robert Polliforne Giortanin Richardson Flennie Rodney James Seigmund Clara Young Jennie Zenis and S. In issuing calls for inquiries the postmaster signs as W L Denman
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