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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1920
Page
1
Prominent Democrats press former Governor James K Risk of Lafayette to renounce and become standard bearer for the gubernatorial nomination. The call comes as party leaders seek a strong candidate to challenge in the upcoming race.
A thirty three name petition drive seeks to place former Governor Samuel M. Ralston on the gubernatorial ballot while James K. Risk of Lafayette declares his candidacy. Othniel Hiteh of Indianapolis named temporary secretary with HQ at 905 City Trust building. Promoters include Edward W Felt Charles E Cox Milton B Hottel and M Bairy. John R. Jones of Plymouth expected as Risk campaign manager.
Mr Prank Garrett recovering from pneumonia for three weeks. Sam Campbell improving after several days. Henry Phillips suffers double pneumonia. his two sons Carl and Deward have the flu. Alva Wright and family visit Ampost relatives. Will Shuck family ill with flu but out now. Mrs Sarah Snodgrass visiting Emma Morgan. Morris Goodwin ill. Alva Wrights visited Will Shuck. Local attendance at Fillmore High School play. Lucy Garrett visits Will Shuck and Sam Campbell. Fred Fisher from near Putnamville visited. Marie Lawson back to health after weeks with pneumonia. Lucy Garrett attended Fillmore Institute. Dr Campbell and son Allen visited Sam Campbell.
United States transfers 160 acres in Floyd township to Isaac Wise. James Withrow and wife transfer 411 acres in Russell township to Alvin Breaks for 57540 dollars. Alva Chiles sells 3 acres in Monroe township to Paul A. Hedge for 700 dollars. John H. Pollen transfers land in Washington township to William H. C. Young for 900 dollars.
The Greencastle Musical Club will stage its monthly program in MeHarry Hall on Thursday at 8 15 p m Professor Thompson will perform organ music Admission is twenty five cents for non members All members will be admitted with tickets The club claims to revive interest in real music and invites public support for a high quality program
De Forest laboratories report a 900 mile wireless telephone link between Ossining New York and Chicago using a small aerial low wavelength and only one third kilowatt of input energy. Engineer Robert F Gowen credits new modulating circuit and bottling technique for clearer voice and allows wireless talk under varied weather, with wartime radio improvements aiding development. Gowen notes commercial potential despite regulatory low wavelengths. He belongs to De Forest labs and the Institute of Radio Engineers.
An English soldier serving two years in London recalls duty as riding a funeral procession. He describes his task driving the gun carriage horses at military funerals and notes the advertising line Join the army and see the world misleads recruits.
George Muncie walks free from Clay County jail after a not guilty verdict on murder of Dr. L. L. Williams. Trial judge Thomas Hutcheson ordered the release despite state attorney objections that Muncie should be confined for insane ward evaluation.
Bainbridge Colby of New York and formerly New Jersey was named secretary of state by President Wilson to succeed Robert Lansing whose resignation was requested. Colby was a leader in the Progressive party under Theodore Roosevelt. the White House announced the choice.
Frank Irwin, star forward, is confined with small pox, missing multiple games this season. The G H S basketball squad remains ready for Martinsville on Friday despite his illness. Frank Young, senior, has pledged to Sigma Nu at DePauw. Superintendent Dodson expects large crowds for the Thursday film showing Miss Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch starring Marguerite Clark. The junior class plans its second semester party Friday night in the high school auditorium. Miss Lilian Southard spoke on the Rector Scholarship, enabling 100 boys yearly to enter the local university with tuition paid. the top four-year high school student will earn the appointment to G H school.
Local hog receipts total 8 500 with prices 25 cents lower. Hogs sold fat 26 cents lower $13.26 to $14.75, top at $14.90. General sales $14.00 to $14.75. Pigs down to $14.00. Local buyers purchased 4 000 head. Cattle calves and sheep mostly steady.
Arthur Sutherlin was out of school sick last week. Mrs. Milt Bowers visited sister Mrs. Sanford Bales last Sunday afternoon. Oscar Martin and family visited from Sunday to Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Martin near Ferndale. Verne Sigler and her mother spent Sunday night with Earl Sutherlin and family. Late McGaughey and family called on James McGaughey Sunday. D N Clodfelter and family were Sunday afternoon callers at Elmer Clodfelter. James McGaughey and son Fred called on Ora McGaughey who has measles.
Daily services led by J. D. Dodd will run through next Sunday drawing good crowds. The death of Cherriey Estes occurred at Fox Ridge near 3 30 Wednesday from blood poisoning after a finger injury at the zinc mill. He leaves wife Alma Estes and father John Estes of this city. funeral plans are pending. Mrs James B Nelson of Indianapolis visits sister Mrs H B Longdon.
John M Farlane resigns from the school board, with J C Cammack chosen to serve the unexpired term. No reason is given for the resignation.
In a regular meeting the resignation of John McFarlane from the school board was accepted. J O Cammack was nominated and chosen unanimously to finish the unexpired term, which ends August 1. Seminary street improvement plans were to be prepared for March 9 with options including asphalt brick and cement. The engineer notes asphalt would cost about one third of the others.
C. Ro Weelward of St Louis regains U S citizenship after two year penitentiary term. Governor restores citizenship and the Federal Lead Company, for an embezzlement of about 50 0000, takes him back on its payroll as its agent in Seah Almerign, offering a fresh start.
A family is trapped in a widening earth chasm that opened after a quake near Purrranees Nueva Mex. Prof Francisco Niveres reportedly perished as neighbors lower food and water to those 140 feet below the surface. Ongoing tremors threaten further rockfalls and possible deaths.
London February 25 President Wilson's reply to the allied note on the Adriatic situation was delivered to the allied supreme council for discussion. The document is understood to address exclusively the Adriatic issue and the council immediately began reviewing it.
DePauw University schedules a 7 o'clock basketball game against Notre Dame in Bowman gym with a post game film. Lectures by Dr. Ernest F. Tittle run March 7 to 12 as part of the Mendenhall Lecture Course. Dean Alvord attends Cleveland convention. Grose attends northern state conferences as faculty engage in athletic and student activities planning. Delta Tau Delta wins intrafraternity basketball 16 to 12.
Mrs. Jack Williams visits near Faith Chapel. Visitors to Mrs Sarah Rader include the Raders of north of Brazil and families from Staunton and Brazil. Miss Matilda Krack of Terre Haute stayed with Willis Krack. Albert Keiser attends funeral in Brazil. Fire department investigated false alarm at Robert Hanna’s residence. soot caused concern but no fire.
Somerset residents report a mix of illness and recovery with several flu cases easing. The death of BE A Hamilton at 87 is noted along with funeral arrangements for Jacob Fogel. Glenn and Cecil Flint plan western summer work, while many relatives visit in Fillmore and drive to Indianapolis in a new Ford.
Notre Dame basketball team missing train connections failed to arrive for a Tuesday night game but will play DePauw tonight. Notre Dame seeks revenge after last week’s overtime loss at home to DePauw while DePauw enjoys extra rest following a Michigan Aggie game.
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