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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1920
Page
1
Irvington College basketball highlights a decisive victory as the Tigers defeat Butler by a large score. Depauw’s quintet shows class while the shooters struggle to convert a single field goal through the 40 minute game.
Tigers speed five overwhelmed Butler 48 to 4 as Cannon led with nine points and Carlisle contributed six baskets. Shockley scored Butler’s lone field goal. De Pauw used four substitutes late, and Rosenstihl fouled out amid rough play.
Terre Haute fields suffer mine closures with 58 nonoperating pits today. Districts including Clinton Sullivan Bicknell Linton Terre Haute and Brazil show lower production, the Clinton fields taking the largest daily loss of tonnage due to scarce rail cars.
Talbott Christie, wintering in Miami, writes his father that he hooked a 350 pound shark seven feet long. He reports the fish contained four small sharks inside, noting the young shark goes down the mother for protection. The shark’s length and weight estimate match a 50 pounds per foot rule.
An open Handel rehearsal led by Dean Robert McCutchan at McHarry Hall this evening features 150 voices with University Orchestra. Messiah concert slated at First Methodist church Sunday. DePauw University marks Kappa Alpha Theta’s fiftieth anniversary at Indianapolis district convention with officers and founders present. Salaries of DePauw faculty not to rise due to lack of funds. Delauf University Men’s Glee Club to tour Roachdale West Lafayette and Ludoga January 22 to 24. Co-Ed bowling tournament set for February 7 with inter-class and inter-house rounds.
Washington reports the eighteenth amendment becomes law at 12:01 a.m. prohibiting manufacture sale or transport of intoxicating liquors within the United States and the importation or exportation thereof, making the U S the first nation to enshrine prohibition in its basic law.
Tribe of Ben Hur meets in regular session under Past Grand Chief Frank Grismer. Officers to be installed include Charles Estes Past Chief Oscar Blue Chief Nelson Tausman Judge Isaac Brown Teacher Minnie A Keifer Scribe Robert Pierce Keeper Vernon Robinson Captain Ruth Sears Guide George Williams K 0 Gary Ida Blue K I Gate Ernest Mugg Degree Captain Ina Crump Pianist.
Earl Durham, previously critically ill with pernicious anemia, shows improvement after a month of illness. Medical staff report he is somewhat better today.
Bedford is set to host the Five tonight in a highly anticipated contest. Home team looks fit and confident to extend their winning streak against the visitors and claim another victory.
Bedford High School travels to Greencastle to face the Giants in a clash expected to showcase Bedford speed and aggressiveness. Greencastle aims to extend its winning streak as the regular lineup led by the Hirt cousins guards Carl Allen at center and York and Irwin at forwards prepare to meet the Bedford five at 7 30 p m.
Members of Crescent Lodge will hold a regular session on Monday night January 19 with officers including Noble Grand Albice Haltom and secretary Minnie A Kiefer presiding. The roster lists many appointed roles such as conductor Rae Masten warden Maude Allen and chaplain Nellie Riggs.
Miss Gladys Rogers spends several days with friends in Indianapolis enjoying social visits and local hospitality.
Edward Eiteljorge of this city becomes the first Democrat to officially announce his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Putnam County. He has previously sought the nomination and is a lifelong Democrat who has resided in Putnam County his whole life.
In Indianapolis on January 16 the Indiana General Assembly met in a special session at 10 a m to act quickly on the United States woman suffrage amendment. Governor Goodrich called the session to limit business and adjourn today after affirming ratification is likely.
Five masked bandits seized two men Bert Henderson night watchman and Haver McCammack truck driver at Brownsburg State Bank January 16 and rifled about thirty safety boxes. They held prisoners for two hours then fled in a waiting car. I. N. Muggs cashier could not estimate loss pending depositor records.
Farmers State Bank trustee Arle Priest transfers two lots in Bainbridge for two thousand dollars. Jessie Wood sells land in Greencastle township to Anna Froeman. Elizabeth Landes transfers land in Greencastle township to Anna Frohman. Samuel E Landis transfers land to Anna Frohman.
The G H S and Bedford High meet on the court this evening at 7:30 with doors opening at 7.00. Fans are set for a varsity basketball clash in the local gym.
An attorney general opinion holds county commissioners cannot seek state highway supervision of county or township roads unless a petition signed by at least fifty taxed residents is filed. Plans may be approved or altered by the State Highway Commission, and payment requires inspection certification. The state inspector can order defective work removed and corrected per the plans.
Greencastle High School welcomes fans as Bedford High School arrives for a basketball game against Smiths five in the local gym. Doors open at 7 00 PM with no curtain raiser.
Mrs John Gray and Mrs Oscar Obenchain spent Wednesday in Indianapolis, sightseeing and visiting friends. The trip followed recent community events and included calls on local society figures.
Delegates from France Great Britain Italy Greece Spain Japan and Brazil met in Paris at the foreign office for the first World League Council session. Leon Bourgeois was elected chairman and Sir Eric Drummond was confirmed as general secretary. The council received its first formal protest from the envoys of the elected government of the Irish republic against the unreal English international league of peace.
Indiana capital report says Governor Goodrich will be placed on the Indiana presidential preferce ballot for the May primary. No formal announcement has been made by the governor about his candidacy for the Republican nomination.
The 1919 county clerk annual report shows civic cases filed 264 and disposed 14, juvenile cases 36, guardianships 29, foreclosures 3, public actions 2, marriage licenses 203, divorces filed 63 with 31 granted to wives and 14 to husbands, criminal cases 87 with 60 disposed and 8 felonies convicted. Today Greencastle residents depart for milder climates, including John Cannon family to St Petersburg and Gilmore and O’Hairy families to California, nurse Gertrude Priest visiting before returning to Indianapolis.
A message requesting surrender of the former Hun ruler William may be sent to Holland today. Intimation has been given that the host will deny right of powers to take visitor.
Paris reports the Supreme Council drafting a note to the Dutch government asking for the extradition of William II the former German Emperor. The move cites Article 227 of the Versailles treaty and invites Italy to join allied powers in action. A special five judge tribunal will try the Kaiser for a supreme offense against international morality and treaty sanctity.
Indianapolis receipts show hogs at 14.00 for hogs and 15.50 top price, with 15.60 for smaller pigs. Cattle calves and sheep remained steady as local packers took 8,000 head. outside shipments hinted to continue.
Howard Joslin brother of Mrs. O F Overstreet of this city died at his home in Seattle Washington Thursday morning after a pneumonia illness. Joslin formerly resided in Greencastle and was well known here. Arthur Reat was in Indianapolis Wednesday on business.
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