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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1920
Page
1
Captain Cannon scores seven field goals as DePauw holds lead throughout a windy matchup defeating Emroe 37 to 26. Tigers machine guards the pace with disciplined defense and steady scoring to secure the victory.
In the greatest DePauw floor game, the Tigers thrashed the Em-Roe Independents 87 26. Carlisle sparked the attack while Cannon Moffett and Shoeneman contributed as DePauw built a 41 14 halftime lead and maintained pressure into the second half.
Marriage licenses granted for vessel Allgood age 20 of Bainbridge and Fred Harold Koessler age 22 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Koessler of south College Avenue. Harry Randel of North Jackson Street slipped and fell days ago spraining his right ankle. he is much better today.
Mrs Nellie T Anderson resigns as matron of Florence Hall. Lane to visit California with mother and sister. Mrs Jesse Johnson of Frederick Maryland hired as matron. Delta chapter Beta Pi to mark 75th anniversary April 22 with over 500 alumni. 100 expected at April 24 banquet. speakers planned include William Wirt Omar Bundy Willis Dandeventer Francis Shepherdson and Frank Lowden. Interfraternity basketball schedule listed Sigma Nu Delta Tau Phi Psi Beta Delta U Sigma Chi. survivors to contest championship. Messiah concert by DePauw school of music Sunday with Dean McCutcheon directing. 150 expected to attend luncheon. interurban car chartered. Soloists Miss Lois Brown Miss Gladys Jolly A A Glocksin Omar Wilson.
The local hog market opened strong with receipts about 12 506 and prices rising. Fresh arrivals plus 3 400 lay overs from yesterday were offered while demand remained good with local packers buying 7 500 hogs. cattle moved lower and calves edged up 25 cents with sheep steady.
Greencastle Indiana lists advertised letters dated January 14 1920 including Cadield Dr and Mrs James W E Jones Reba Johnson Robert C Ketterjohn R R Kelso Annil Morton Walter M Neal Mr and Mrs Herman Ribble Leonard Fleming Stewart Young Mrs Lelia In calling for same please say advertised W L Denman P M
Sarah Dillinger and Ivy Dillinger attend a Brazilian business college. Mrs. Ranson Ellis is at the USP home of her daughter. Mr and Mrs Allan Bain of Illinois welcomed a son born Sunday January 11. Mrs Marion Wright visited Scott Irwin and wife. Easton Dickey, his wife and son spent Sunday with Samuel Dickey.
The Fouts Brothers Realty Company reports the sale of the Clarel Williamson farm just east of Green Castle. The farm was sold to Artie Scobee for a consideration of $5,000.
Commercial Club members will hold their annual meeting in the club rooms at 7 o clock. Directors and officers for the ensuing year will be chosen. The event focuses on organization and leadership for the upcoming cycle.
The annual meeting of the Greencastle Commercial Club members will be held tonight at 7 30 at the club rooms to elect directors and officers for the coming year. A nominating committee of Judge James P Hughes Edward Mell Walls and Edward Hamilton will present officer recommendations, and the new board will appoint a new secretary after Elmer Crawley resigned.
Several sleigh rides thrill Dunbar Hill residents as Mr and Mrs Cordes Myers of Morton and Warran Nehois of Indiana visit Herbert Boswell. Leo Lurber’s family visit Greencastle while Mrs Clara Dodd is on the sick list. Ade VanHook tours the area, Mr Park Dunbar visits his ill relatives, and Mary Lurber guests Mrs Weaver’s family.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Hirt are home after weeks in Mississippi where Mr Hirt attended to business interests.
In Cicero Indiana Ed H Wise and Son sold Spotted feland Cina hogs including Chief's Best at 36000 dollars, the highest price ever paid for a single hog. Forty seven head brought 64175 dollars, averaging 1568 dollars per animal, purchase by an Iowa breeder.
Minnie Thompson and others transfer land in Warren Township to Thomas Tibbs for 12000 dollars. Albert D. Snider deeds land in Warren Township to Thomas Tibbs for 12000 dollars. Albert D. Snider transfers land in Warren Township to Thomas Tibbs. Gilbert C. Sallust transfers 100 acres in Greencastle Township to James Bridges.
Depauw University students held a straw vote on the peace treaty with four options including ratification with reservations and compromise. Results show broad support for ratification in some form among students and faculty who participated, with varying views on specific provisions.
Incomplete returns from 53 of about 400 colleges show 41,889 votes cast. Of these, 22,641 favored any compromise allowing immediate ratification of the peace treaty and league of nations.
The Greencastle financial institutions announce officers for 1926 with few changes. At The First National Bank A. G. Brown is elected president.
Russell Brown remains cashier as three city banks name new officers for the year. At First National Bank A G Brown is president with Russell J B Brown as cashier following Isaac Peck's death. Citizens National names J Lawrence Bryan as assistant cashier and lists other officer changes across the banks and trust firms.
The W. R. C. oversaw the funeral at 2:30 p m Wednesday at the Presbyterian church. Miss Rainey was an active member of the local W. R. C. chapter No 23.
The DePauw University student council unanimously approved a resolution urging a salary raise for faculty members. It will be presented to trustees at the semi annual meeting on January 20. Action by the board is not known, but the issue is expected to be a major item. Faculty have not taken independent steps toward higher pay.
Liberty household reports visits from the Keisers and Lash families of Ashboro and Poland. The James and Williams groups visit Kellum and Dierdorf households near Center Point and Brazil. Albert Keiser serves on a Brazil jury this week. Mrs. Kellum remains ill and Mrs. Sarat Rader shows slow improvement.
Mrs Mary Williams remains on the sick list. Miss Dora Bales stays with Mr Ethel Grimes at Cloverdale. L M Chamberlain spent Sunday with Larry Jones and family. Lashly returned from Evansville. Albert Williams and family visited near Putnamville. Rita Trout hosted dinner guests Ruth Williams Florence Elmore and Grace Elmore. Word arrived Monday of the death of Mrs Almyra Chamberlain at Mrs William Merce rs Morgan town. Chamberlain was born locally and lived here most of her life.
Heavy snow kept the all day Bethel church gathering small with about forty attendees. Local residents visited families, with numerous calls among Hunter, Buis, Quinlan, and Goodwin households. The Thomas Buggy stock was sold to Allan Lloyd Lumber and Cloverdale Hardware, which also bought Madudoty Ord lectienacy fixtures. Leroy Bray and family returned to Monrovia after visiting Charles Kelly’s household.
Unis Beneridge reports that women across the state have pledged support, with ten leaders delivering pledges to the governor in a decisive afternoon session. Executives express approval of the franchise workers' success in securing the required votes.
Governor Goodred announced a Friday morning session to consider the woman suffrage amendment after the Woman's Franchise League reported pledges from two thirds of both houses. Helen Benbridge of Terre Haute led the delegation delivering written pledges amid jubilation. Fred Thomas reports ideal climate from Vicksburg and plans to visit Greencastle soon.
The Arcadia High School team beat Creencastle by a good margin during a Saturday night event. A Freshman class party of 17 was held Tuesday with Miss Susan Talbott praising the youths for their conduct. A senior play is planned for spring with Lucille Gillespie Glenn Hamilton and Phillip Maxwell forming the committee to select it. Miss Lela Walls has been chosen to coach the 1920 production.
The trustees of Forest Hill cemetery received a $200 check from the estate of Mrs. Mary Breck who died in Jacksonville after living in Greencastle. The sum follows the terms of her will and is now in the cemetery’s possession.
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