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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
1
Local merchant Sudranski has been appointed as the representative for the Jeffersonville Army Depot. He will soon receive a shipment of Army supplies for the area and coordinate distribution locally.
Sudranski the west side merchant namedGreencastle agent by the officer in charge of the army depot at Jeffersonville to sell government Army supplies. He will receive from the government storehouse at Jeffersonville a shipment including foods shoes and clothing at regular army store retail prices. The appointment sets Greencastle as an army store at which the same prices prevail as at regular army stores.
Rev Beshgetoor, a Desbytenan Church minister born in Harpoot, spoke at SCNoO about Armenian oppression by Turks. He recounted imprisonment and brutal killings, stirring students to donate for Armenian orphans cared for by Miss Helen Jones of this city.
The death of five year old John B. Saddler, longtime Green Castle plumber, occurred near 1 o clock today at his North Madison Street home after a brief illness. He fell ill Tuesday and died after a short sickness. Funeral arrangements are not yet set. He is survived by a widow.
Chicago reports the influenza outbreak has passed its peak locally but moves into downstate areas. Daily deaths reach sixty one in the last twenty four hours while new cases total two thousand eight. City health commissioner Dill Robertson notes the illness remains mild but evidence of its character grows clearer.
A farewell surprise reception for Rev and Mrs Haddock was held by Locust Street church Thursday night. The Keystone Bible Class and choir presented gifts including silver spoons. Miss Hazel Kilbourne played, Miss Reeves recited a poem, and light refreshments followed as friends voiced best wishes for their future.
Samuel M. Foster, president of the Lincoln National Bank, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. He said he was urged to run for Governor but prefers the Lieutenant Governor post to preside over the Senate.
Clay county jury commissioners drew seventy men to form a panel for the murder trial of George Muncie charged with killing Dr. L Williams in Brazil. The case entered its tenth day with no jury yet selected and shrinking crowds as routine questions weary the process.
Hog receipts reach 11 000 with hogs up 50 cents and price range 15.50 to 16.00. Cattle active and stronger, calves steady, lambs bring 20.25, highest yet and 10 cents above Chicago. Local social news notes a 500 party on East Washington Street hosted by Mr and Mrs Timmons with several guests. Two marriages occur in the city clerk's office performed by Jasper Dalby with witnesses present.
An Institute farmers meeting was held today in the assembly room at Greencastle High School. Attendees showed strong interest in the pro gram and heard prominent speakers.
Farmers braved slick roads to attend the Annual Farmers Institute at Greencastle High School assembly room. Tomorrow the Monroe township institute will be held in Bainbridge with programs announced for today and tomorrow.
The Greencastle Farmers Institute outlines a full day program on January 22 1920 with morning events including invocations music by grade choirs lectures on conservation of health and farm as a factory. Mr Madigan Mrs Elizabeth Stanley and Mr Goldsberry lead sessions with discussions and subsequent afternoon segments featuring more music and a joint address on cooperation of farmers and business men.
Assembly room in school building Bainbridge Indiana at 9 30 a m program includes music by the high school and a guest session of the Monroe Township Farmers Institute conducted at the Bainbridge facility.
The program lists morning talks on The Profitable Corn Crops by William Madigan and Conservation of Health by Mrs Elizabeth T Stanley. Afternoon sessions include Better Rural Schools by County Superintendent Frank Wallace and The Farmers Part in Reconstruction by William Madigan with additional remarks by Mrs Stanley.
Putnam county hosts a meeting of Indiana University alumnae and former students at Warecuasie high school on Saturday evening January 24. A. H. Smith of Indiana University will speak. The event marks IU's hundredth anniversary with a regional gathering and banquet to follow the address.
Clay Boyd Fulcher transfers a Roachdale lot to Lalu R Payne for 950 dollars. Shuzler Hale et al sell 16 acres in Franklin township to Louisa Darnell for 1600 dollars. Elwood Bay sells a Russellville lot to John W Bilbo for 2000 dollars. Central Trust Company sells a Greencastle lot to Jackson Boyd for 900 dollars. Minnie B Trester sells 80 acres in Cloverdale township to James Lunsford for 500 dollars.
Jackson of Lafayette resumed duties as secretary of state after accepting the appointment to fill the unexpired term of William A Roach. Governor Goodrich issued the commission and Patrick J Lynch administered the oath. If he runs it will imply leaving the governorship race.
Rural route notes list visits among Carmichael Perkins Newgent Thomas Dean and related families. Several residents are reported ill including Mrs Nan Wysong and Eber Lloyd while others visited kin at Morton and nearby homes over Tuesday to Wednesday.
A church announces a prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church this evening at 7 30. All members and interested residents are invited to attend for shared prayers and reflection.
Washington report notes Senator New backs James R. Watson for the next Senate race in Indiana. The two vie for influence within the Republican bloc as they seek party harmony, self preservation, and future support from each other.
Rockville High School defeated Clinton 31 to 14 in a one sided game last night at Rockville. The Rockville team dominated the matchup with a strong defense and steady offense cementing the win for the home crowd.
Rosie Kenney 68 of this city and Nelson C Snyder 69 of this city received marriage licenses. Co C Gillen of Cor win Gillen firm is in Chicago on business.
Greencastle high school and DePauw University basketball squads face key tests this week. DePauw plays Purdue after a rough spell, with Rochester looming Friday night, offering a chance to rebound and prove strength ahead of a showdown with Indiana. Purdue visits Saturday as top state contenders are weighed by fans.
The special grand jury in Cook County today indicted William Bross Lloyd and thirty seven other alleged members of the communist party. The findings were presented before Chief Justice Robert K. Crow of the Criminal Court.
Eight passengers died when a lifeboat overturned during an attempted transfer from the disabled transport Powhatan to a port in Halifax. Bardie and Powhatan officials confirmed the incident while the Bardie arrived in Halifax, stating no transfer would proceed if conditions were unsafe. Weather and sea conditions hindered efforts to salvage the situation.
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