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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1920

Page

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Allen shines as High school beats Oomington 18 to 11

Allen scores four goals leading the High school to an 18 to 11 victory over Oomington. Bloomington and Green Castle players noted in a tense night game with strong student support and a close contest earlier in the week.

Oomington High School Bloomington Bligton High School Gton Greencastle Pencastle Talbot Logan Shott Nicholson L McClintoch s—Cook Irwin J. Hirt Masten Stoner Cook Coffee s—York Allen

Sugar Manipulation Halted by Federal Commission

The Federal Commission halted sugar manipulation practices by a Chicago company after deeming them unfair. Officials cited deceptive methods affecting goods and forcing other items, with several complaints leading to the decision.

Gar Gution Company of Chicago Azocise

Hog Receipts Rise at Local Stockyards with Mixed Prices

Hog prices advanced 15 to 25 cents today as stockyard sales ranged from 15.15 to 15.26 per hundred pounds with top quotes at 15.55. Pigs sold at 15.25. local packers handled 7,000 head while others moved out. Calves fell a dollar, sheep steady, steers weak, heifers steady. Report notes 1919 transcripts: 1447 transcripts filed 671 mortgages 368 chattel mortgages 66 releases 29 assignments and other items. An incident on North street left a man injured and taken home for treatment.

Recorders Office Mounty Mort

Rabbit Slason Closes January 10 This Year

January 10 marks the end of rabbit season this year. Hunters are reminded to obey the law as many assume a year round season. The mild winter and lack of snow kept rabbits plentiful, but most shot are males as females hide in burrows.

Union Meeting Highlights Armenian Relief Drive

The Sunday night Union meeting at Locust Street church drew a large crowd and showcased Armenian Relief efforts in the county. Mrs. Maddock led a delightful musical program while letters from Miss Helen Jones, now relief work in Turkey, were read. Prof. F. C. Taden gave a notable speech and Mead E. Kelsey explained state relief efforts. Several volunteers pledged five dollars monthly for Armenian child support, and nightly progress reports will follow during the week of prayer meetings.

Locust Street

DePauw Reopens After Christmas Vacation Shortage

DePauw University resumes fifty minute classes after a two week Christmas recess shortened to forty minutes due to coal shortages. President George R. Grose welcomed students at chapel. few services have resumed since December 3. Fraternity houses report frozen water pipes and furnaces. Coal supply is restored with several car loads received and a continuous supply promised.

DePauw George R. Grose

Marriage Licenses and Settled Bad Check Case

Cecile V. Curry age 24 of Roachdale and Donald Dickerson age 32 of Roachdale were mentioned in marriages. Cullin from Brazil paid Louis Rightsel for a dog with a $25 check that bounced. Cullin faced a Putnam Circuit Court charge but the case was settled after agreeing to pay the check amount.

Cecile V. Curry Roachdale Donald Dickerson Cullin Brazil Louis Rightsel Reelsville Rightsel Center Point Greencastle Putnam

Mrs. Evans to Visit Cuba for Six Weeks

Mrs. E. B. Evans will depart for Cuba on Tageday beginning a six weeks visit. She plans to tour the island and return by a late autumn date.

E. B. Evans Cuba Tageday

Commissioners Organize Larkin Named Chairman

Dora Sweet elected road superintendent to succeed B B Stringer John Fh James reelected county attorney Mrs Maude Snider the matron

Dora Sweet B. B. Stringer John FH. James Maude Snider

Charley Carver Elected County Commissioner in Reorganization

Putnam County board of commissioners reorganized to set the year's work. Reason Larkin became chairman with Charley Daggy and Charley Carver as commissioners. Elmer Blue named deputy auditor and clerk of the board. Dora Sweet elected county road superintendent. Johnws James re elected county attorney. Maude Snider continued as courthouse matron. Drake Brookshire elected to school fund raiser post. W. J. Hood named courthouse janitor. J E McCurry contracted to bury the county poor. Dr Lemon chosen county physician.

Putnam County Board of Lonissioners Reason Larkin Charley Daggy Charley Carver Elmer Blue Larkin Dora Sweet B. B. Stinger John Ws. James Maude Snider Court House Thomas E. Jobin Roachdale Drake Brooklhire W. J. Hood

Gasoline and kerosene prices rise by one cent

New York Jan 4 The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey announced a one cent rise in gasoline and kerosene prices effective tomorrow for export and domestic trade. Mrs H A Sigler of north of town is seriously ill with pneumonia.

New York Standard Oil Company of New Jersey H. A. Sigler

Russellville Dark Horse Five Looms In North Putnam Race

Greencastle and Putnam County fans eye Greencastle High as the season favorite but Russellville High and Rockville, Shortridge, and Rockville clash on the road. Russellville beat Rockville 52 to 15 on Saturday, keeping its strong season losses to three.

Greencastle Puloam Greencastle High School Putnam Russellville High School Ussellville Rockville Shortridge High Heals Russellville Shortridge

Russellville High Opens Year With Big Win Over Rockville

Russellville High School defeated Rockville 3 to 152 in a fast clean contest. Sewell led scoring for Russellville as defense and teamwork showed marked improvement.

Russellvile Ind Rusellville High School Rockville Sewell Russellville

Absentees Reported As Schools Handle Illnesses

Notes from the high school show and tell of January events. The first H. S. picture show of the New Year will present The Ghost House starring Jack Pickford on January 15. Basketball schedule lists three games from Jan 9 to Jan 16. Coal supplies remain steady with no shutdown planned. Heating issues due to defective equipment are to be fixed soon. County recorder records newly elected trustees for Locust Street M E church and Maple Heights Mission. Ministerial Association meets to discuss tabernacle and Armenian drives.

Gost House Jack Pickford Wiley Terre Haute Greencastle Bedford High School County Recorder's Office Locust Street M. EK Maple Heights M. E. Church W. C. van Arsdale H. B. Longdon O. L. Jones Earl Ellis P. W. Wright E. R. Haimrick J. I. Nelson George Knauer R HL Richards Tabernacle

End Comes to O H Smith After Ten Day Illness

Death of O H Smith occurs Sunday morning after ten days of uremic poisoning. Widow and children mourn the loss.

O. .H Smith Widow

Funeral on Tuesday for O H Smith

O H Smith aged 92 died at his home Sunday morning after ten days of uremic poisoning. He born June 2 1830 in bayette county attended DePauw University class of 1859 last surviving member of his class. He was active in Methodist ministry and education. Survived by widow five children W P Smith iact Angelus WA A A Smth Portland OR Harry M S smith Seattle WA Mrs Edith Lippmann Seattle WA Mrs J M Saunders Kansas City burial at Forest Hill after service at College Avenue Methodist Church Tuesday at 2 pm. viewing 10 to 12. Casket not opened at church.

O. H. Smith Mr. Smith Bayette Eouny DePauw University Isdt Elass Phi Gasmana Delty Praternity W. P. Smith Iact Angelus Washington A. A. Smth Portland Oregon Harry M Ssmith Edith Lippmann Seattle J. M. Saunders Kansas City College Avenue Methodist Church Kirkpatrick Forest Hill Cemetery

Union Week of Prayer Services Begin Tonight

The first Union Week of Prayer Services will be held this evening at 7 30 in the Presbyterian church. Professors will speak on The Church Awakened by National Self-Examination. The Baptist Christian and several churches unite for services as they face a new world inviting all to join.

Presbyterian Church Tiones Lhe Baptist College Avenue M. E Locust Street M. BE

Terre Haute men to address Albion booster meeting

A. W. McKeand and George K. Allen will speak at the Greencastle Chamber of Commerce annual banquet about the Get Together Marketing Production Movement. The tour across twenty Indiana and Illinois counties promotes unifying the Wabash Valley Empire and planning a region wide marketing project. B. R. Inman of the Indiana State Chamber of Commerce will briefly discuss organization.

Terre Haute Ind Teelling Wavasia Valley Empire Wabash Valley Empire Association A. W. McKeand George KK. Allen Greencastle Chamber of Commerce Wabash Valley Empire Indiana Illinois Greater Terre Haute McKeand Greencastle Allen B. R. Inman Indiana State Chamber of Commerce Oon Inman Lkely Empire

Earthquake Devastates Villages Across Vera Cruz Region

A powerful quake struck Menlo Veracruz area causing two villages destroyed and many casualties. Wires failed and towns like Orizaba and nearby centers reported severe damage with homes churches and hospitals damaged. Casualty figures remained uncertain as officials assess destruction across Vera Cruz Puebla and Oaxaca.

Hious Courthes Dylapa Chy Vera Cruz Umeava Orizaba

Real Estate Transfers in Cloverdale Greencastle and Monroe

Ivona Can transfers to Lydia A Keller a Cloverdale lot for 750 dollars. Harry G Leuteke et al transfer to Dove V Wright a Greencastle lot for 2000 dollars. Harrison M Randel transfers to George Knauer 9 acres in Monroe township for 11000 dollars. William A Moser transfers to Hattie H Mc Coy a Cloverdale lot for 2600 dollars. Henry Heber and Nancy Heber to Nellie Heber land in Jefferson township. Harry Bowser of Indianapolis spent the week end with Mr and Mrs J P Allen Jr.

Ivona Can Lydia A. Keller Cloverdale Harry G. Leuteke Dove V. Wright Greencastle Harrison M. Randel George ©. Knauer Monroe William A. Moser Hattie H. McCoy Henry Heber Nancy Heber O Nellie Heber Jefferson Township Harry Bowser Indianapolis J.P. Allen, Jr

Funeral Today for Mrs. Theodore Crawley at Locust Street Church

Mrs. Theodore Crawley aged 45 years 7 months 1 day died Saturday night at her Bloomington street home after months of illness. Born June 2 1874 in Hendricks county Indiana she spent most of her life there and worked at Franklin College Studebaker South Bend Indianapolis News and more. The funeral is today at 2 30 PM at Locust Street M E church with burial in Forest Hill cemetery.

Theodore Crawley Bloomington Street Hendricks County Indiana Silas F Rebecca Moody Davidson Christian Church Old Bethesdahurch Montgomery County Allen B. Philput Central Christian Church of Indianapolis Locust Street M. E Doe Silas A. Davidson Wonamac

President Wilson Recovers Amid Winter Ailments

Report notes President Wilson improving at the White House with better symptoms and less need for continuous medical oversight. Firefighters battle a blaze at the Light residence on Locust and Seminary, extinguishing smoldering timbers after initial containment challenges.

Miss Catherine Maxwell Returns to DePauw Studies

Miss Catherine Maxwell returns from a Christmas visit with her parents in Marshall Indiana and will resume her studies at DePauw University.

Catherine Maxwell Noice Harry Maxwell Marshall Indiana DePauw

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