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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1920
Page
1
DePauw stars Moeffett and Gipson lead a standout effort as the Tigers rally comes up short in a high stakes contest. Campbell and Buss coaching figures factor into a tense clash with White's speed providing key moments for the opponent.
Purdue barely defeats DePauw 32 to 31 at Bowman Gym before about 4 000 fans. White led Purdue with timely free throws and scoring bursts while Moffett and Miller sparked the visitors. DePauw led at half 16 15 as the teams traded baskets in a tense second half.
Player lineups show Denhall Tilson Campbell White Miller with Gipson and White on free throws totaling five and eight respectively. Substitutions included Miller for Curtis Bills for Carlisle Mendenhall for Gipson. Referee Maloney from Notre Dame and Umpire Diddle from Wabash officiated.
Local news reports Cromwell of Cloverdale in Greencastle on business. Death noted for Mrs Martha Hall 69 of Clinton Township from heart leakage. Funeral Tuesday at Beech Grove church.
James Theodore Hillis aged 38 formerly Greencastle resident died in Vancouver British Columbia after a months long illness. He leaves a widow two daughters a brother Fred Hillis of Greencastle and Lexington and two sisters Mrs Shoptaugh of Greencastle and Mrs Lockridge of Roachdale. Born in Greencastle he later lived in Montana British Columbia and Kentucky working in mining and oil. He married Estelie Mitchell in November 1901.
Hog receipts ran 7,500 with prices up 25 to 40 cents as buyers paid 16.25 to 16.40 for hogs and 15.50 for pigs. Indianapolis receipts totaled 4,500 hogs, 1,000 cattle, 250 calves, and 100 sheep. Local packers bought 3,500 and shippers 4,000 while cattle led gains at about 25 cents higher. calves were steady to strong and calves steady.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and relatives for their kindness and assistance during the illness and death of our husband and uncle Also thanks to Rev Marshall pallbearers the singers and Mr McCurry Mrs John Saddler Harold Carrington.
John Saddler died Thursday after a brief illness. A Sunday afternoon service led by Rev. Levi Marshall was held at his North Madison Street residence. The body rests in a vault at Forest Hill cemetery until weather allows burial.
Suits to recover possession of two automobiles stolen from Cleveland Ohio and found here by Marshall Henry O’Hair have been filed in the Putnam Circuit Court by B Grosdman and R Roy Cheeks, owners. The defendants include Stone garage and William Murchett, stored the cars and now under federal indictment. The actions are replevin to prove ownership before turnover. James and Allee represent the car owners.
DePauw University hosts final exams this week with three hours per test and two per day. The second semester begins February 2 with new students expected. plans for the Pin Delts fraternity state dance on February 14 at the Athenaeum Club aim to be the largest since before the Civil War. The Tiger basketball team travels to Indianapolis to face Butler, whom DePauw recently defeated 48 to 4. The DePauw Glee Club recital at Ladoga was a success, led by Prof. Omar Wilson. Irwin Baney visited his parents on Walnut Street.
In Detroit the Hoffman hotel fire killed one man whose identity was not confirmed. Fire Chief Callahan said many others likely perished as all lights went out as the blaze began and burned through the night until daybreak.
The Athlete Board hosted a Saturday evening event in the Domestic Science rooms with G H S basketball team members and friends. A two course dinner followed by talks from Superintendent Dodson and Principal Dow marked the start of the second semester.
The Indiana Federation of Farmers Association schedules a state wide tomato producers conference at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis on January 29 at 10 am. John G. Brown will preside and a permanent tomato producers committee may be elected. Officials say Indiana is a major Midwestern tomato state and aim to boost organized growers with guarded canner relations and fair prices.
Sailors at sea popularize Acey Doucie as a wagering pastime. The article notes the game’s excitement rivaling a boxing match and its spread among crews aboard ships.
Seven teams enter the county basketball tournament with events scheduled for Saturday February 7 as arranged by the athletic board.
Officials named for the county high school tourney to be held at Vernun University gym on Saturday. The seven teams include Greencastle and Russellville with strong squads. Morning games feature Greencastle vs Roachdale, Fillmore vs Russellville, Cloverdale vs Bainbridge. afternoon and evening matchups set winners from earlier games with Ross Smith officiating and Pollara umpiring.
Jewse R. Bus of Marion township announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for commissioner from the Second district. He is described as an energetic young Democrat, a successful farmer and businessman from a large Democratic family, with strong support among county Democrats.
A reunion and banquet marked IU's 100th founding anniversary with attendees from local families and officials. Officers elected include Prof. E. C. Dodson as president, Frank Wallace as vice president, and Frank Lucas as secretary and treasurer.
The Putnam County Swine Breeders Association will meet Saturday January 31 in the Red Cross assembly room. New members will be admitted and the program for the year will be discussed as members are urged to attend. Grady Buis of Marionto was in the city transacting business today.
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