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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1920
Page
1
Greensville reports a young man, a night superintendent at a Philadelphia Electric Co. power plant worth 14 million dollars, died after falling into an excavation. The incident centers on the spine fracture and fatal injuries sustained in the fall.
Wallace Brown 81 son of Mr and Mrs Harry G Brown of the town's north died in Philadelphia Saturday from a fractured spine after a 35 foot fall into a shaft at the Philadelphia Electric Co power plant construction. His body arrived Sunday and services will be held Tuesday at 10 am at the Allen home with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. The Elks and American Legion will attend. He is survived by his parents and sister Miss Atha Brown.
Hog prices were steady with top hogs at 16.25 and general sales around 15.00. Pigs sold at 14.00 while cattle held steady and calves rose about 50 cents. Hog run included 7,590 locals and 5,009 outside shippers with 2,000 layovers from Saturday. Later sales showed hogs at 15.25.
Greencastle BPOE No 1077 members meet at 7:30 pm to pay tribute to the memory of late brother Wallace Brown. They will proceed from the hall to the home of Mr and Mrs J P Alien where the body rests until services are held.
Marion Hinkle transfers property in Greencastle to Susan Hibbs. Benjamin Brown to Jennie A Anderson parcels in Bainbridge. Lee Clarke to Lee C Terry lots in Cloverdale. Anna B Johnson to Andrew Hirt acres in Mill Creek township. United States to Samuel Sallust acres in Mill Creek township. Alonzo Frank to Mansford Mcughey lot in Fincastle. Charles E Eastham to Warren R W Allan land in Floyd township. Brown and Moffett report a safe 160 acre farm belonging to J Fwson to A E Kersey.
Dr George K Grose preached on The Democracy of Jesus at University services in McHarry half Sunday afternoon adopting Luke 4 2s as text He argued democracy counters privilege and class and rests on recognizing every man as man He contrasted Lincoln and Gladstone and noted a coast season on West Washington Street with sledders and old men on sleds
Arcadia outplayed Green Castle Lads Saturday evening on district floor, securing the long end of a 21 to 8 score.
The Greencastle Higa choc basketball squad, after defeating Arcadia at home, struggled in a Saturday night rematch at Arcadia losing 21 to 8. Lack of training and coaching cited as cause, with some players keeping up practice while others ignore rules, sparking concern about state tournament readiness. Local fans urge renewed training and adherence to routines.
Directors of the Greencastle Commercial Club meet at 7 30 this evening in the club rooms to elect officers for the ensuing year.
William Gildewell, longtime Indiana State Farm employee, announces candidacy for Putnam County sheriff. He comes from a family of Putnam county Democrats and is well known among local party members as the Democratic primary approaches. Mr and Mrs Milton Brown and a niece are visiting Indianapolis.
The Greencastle business men who guaranteed the $2,500 to the Portland Cement Co. are requested to meet this evening at 7:30 at the Commercial club rooms.
Green castle hosts a three course luncheon for Miss Mary Cammack in the domestic science rooms. Lyman H. Howe Moving Picture Company to present a Jan 28 show in the high school auditorium. A freshmen horse shoe illustrates school spirit at the Greencastle Bedford game. Robins on Friday, Green castle vs Rochester basketball, state tourney implications, and exams mark the week's end as the first semester closes.
HELA sorority marked a birthday anniversary ceremony in Indianapolis on Sunday honoring a society member. The event showcased group traditions and campus recognition in a formal gathering with attendees from university circles.
About 400 members of the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority gathered with grand president Mrs. Wasa migeun and grand secretary L. Pearle Green among honored guests at a birthday celebration in Indianapolis. Founders Miss Betty News, Mary Ashby, and others were honored. ceremonies included prayers, songs, and tributes, with a large fifty candle cake and black and gold decorations.
Miss Katherine Howard of DePauw University is recalled home due to her father Dr. J W Howard falling ill and undergoing an operation at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis recently.
A meeting of the Putnam County Swine Breeders Association is planned for Saturday January 31 in the assembly room of the courthouse. All invested in hog breeding are urged to attend as new members will be admitted and important business will be handled.
Mrs Louise McCammack expresses gratitude to Rev Victor Raphael quartette Sisters of Relief Corps Presbyterian Woman's Circle Mr Hanna and Mr Hoffman and all others for their courtesy and kindness during her sister's illness and death.
Seventy five former soldiers destined for France to bury bodies are aboard. Powhatan, Kaiser private yacht, may be floated to Halifax, according to the commander.
The United States army transport Fowantan, about 700 miles east of New York, is leaking badly but not in immediate danger of sinking. A wireless message from Captain Randal reports 600 to 500 aboard with flooded fireroom and boiler room. Western Comet and Cedric stand by as efforts to raise steam and start pumps continue.
In the second round at Bowman gym DePauw saw the Betas Sigma Chis and aint Veta Laus defeat the Ris is Delta Vs and Sigma Nus. The Delta Taus last year’s champions may keep the silver living cup by winning again. The Delta Taus vs Betas curtain raiser precedes Purdue DePauw next Saturday. Purdue beat Em-Roe 27 24 earlier. DePauw topped independents 37 26. Handel’s Messiah was sung by the DePauw chorus at First Methodist Church in Brazil with 150 attendees. Men’s Glee Club rehearses at 6:30 in Music Hall. Roadadale West Lafayette and Ladoga trip January 22 23 24. Omar Wilson directs the club. Herold Jones Bl is business manager. Robert E. Allen of Indianapolis visited Greencastle on business. formerly proprietor of the Campus Dry story now sold to Coach Bussy and Buchiet.
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