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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
1
Indiana Governor asserts that other hopefuls seeking delegates would handicap the campaign by distributing favors outside Tate. He stresses Goodrich is not pursuing the presidency and urges party unity. Local reports note tension as delegates discuss contested paths.
In a formal statement Governor Goodrich says he will not seek the presidency and will not have his name placed on Indiana presidential preference ballots. He cites the need for nationwide campaigning and rejects running as a bare favorite son. The move impacts Indiana Wood forces as they weigh General Leonard Wood’s candidacy amid expected formal announcements.
The Tigers return from the Purdue matchup for a Friday tilt with Butler. Coach Suss praised the team's defensive rise and steady improvement. Gipson and Joffett shut down Purdue’s forwards in both halves, while Tilson managed four points as Butler presents a smaller floor challenge.
Real estate transfers include Olmes Craver to Guy Neal a lot in Creencastle in 1975 and Jeremiah Nichols to Wilbur W. Sellers along with C Gillen commissioner transferring land in Marion township for $1. Mrs Charles Smith of this city is Putnamville today called there by the death of Richard A Bowen.
Richard H Bowen 71 of Putnamville died Tuesday afternoon after a long paralysis illness. He was longtime local businessman and leaves a widow with no children. Funeral Thursday at 10 30 a m at the home, body to be placed in Forest Hill Cemetery Vault until weather moderates.
A college avenue church unit system hosts a picnic supper for 25 units with 125 workers and families, expected attendance 100 to 150, in the basement. Speakers include Dr W Switzer and Prof W W Sweet. The program replaces the regular prayer meeting and guides upcoming evangelistic work.
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana has purchased the corner property at Indiana and Walnut streets from A. Bettanna to build a modern gasoline filling station. Plans are with the Chicago architect for a brick and stucco building with full basement housing a hot water heating plant and air compressor. The grounds will be beautified with grass and shrubs, making the station a city asset.
Indianapolis stockyards report hog receipts of 14 000 with prices dropping 35 cents. General sales ranged from 15.65 to 15.90, trades spanned 15.40 to 16.00, one load at 16.15. Pigs sold at 15.00, 7 500 hogs bought by local packers and about 4 000 sent to outside shippers. Cattle prospects lower calves and sheep steady.
Chicago docket empty as police trial board has no cases for the first time in twenty years. Civil service chief Percy Coffin cites prohibition as reason. Also notes Mr and Mrs Albert Cooper planning move from east Franklin street to a farm six miles southeast.
Former Greencastle boy and son of Mr and Mrs LC Leachman succumbs after a short illness in the Army. The report notes his recent resignation from military service.
Captain Herbert Leachman, 75, formerly of Greencastle and Putnam County, died of pneumonia in Detroit. A World War veteran who rose from private to captain then major, he later resigned and settled in Detroit. He was married to Effie Hamm of this city. The funeral is set for Thursday in Detroit.
Indiana state board of health considers a policy to require pasteurization of all milk sold for human consumption. A special meeting is slated for February to finalize the order and outline its implementation.
Senate confirms Pearl M. Clark of Bainbridge as Bainbridge postmaster in Washington dispatch dated January 29.
Jake Martin a post office clerk from Indianapolis visiting his brother in Greencastle fell ill this morning. His wife and young daughter also showed symptoms, marking Greencastle's first definite influenza cases. Doctors note nose bleeding as a distinguishing symptom and say infections were brought from Indianapolis.
Indianapolis report says Charles Aughinbaugh, 72, was found in a pool of blood behind his grocery counter at 1102 South Sheffield. Police and coroner indicate murder with robbery as motive. a mallet and broken tool were found in a shed, with head wounds from three strikes.
Jim Wright of the R E Knoll Company has been seriously ill for two weeks but is now much improved.
Clarksburg Virginia official demands an apology from Harry Maxwell after a service disruption at Greencastle gospel event. Maxwell faces arrest during ongoing investigation into alleged conduct during the sermon.
Prof Harry Maxwell of Greencastle was arrested at a First Methodist revival in Clarksburg on contempt of court for alleging Vice and lax enforcement of laws. He refused to apologize. Mayor J N Craddock claimed procedural flaws and the case closed.
David Skelton a progressive farmer and businessman in Washington township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for commissioner of the third district. Known as Dave he has broad support among county Democrats and is considered well qualified for the post.
A gathering of friends and relatives celebrated Hans Anderson's birthday last Sunday in Bainbridge. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tyffe of Rocky Ford Colorado and Dr. Williams and wife from Lebanon. Mrs Tyffe injured her wrist near Morton Wednesday night. Olive Hubbard hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Orval Vanclere. A baby girl was born to Homer Sands and wife last Sunday. Sam Ratcliff and wife traveled to Russellville to check on Mrs. Ratcliffe's ill sister Mrs. Clarence Sigler.
Mrs. Clara Dodd visited Greencastle on Tuesday. Mrs. Mary Lurber stayed with relatives there on Wednesday. Ade Vanhook called on Len Richards Wednesday afternoon. Roads were slick causing low town turnout Saturday. James Birts and family from Greencastle visited Leo Surber from Friday to Monday. Ade Vanhook and Len Richards went to Greencastle Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Ralph Sears called on Mr and Mrs Leo Surber last Tuesday evening.
Clarence Sears of Cincinnati Ohio visited his sister Mrs Lon Phillips and family in Greencastle last Wednesday night. Mrs Ollie Wright stayed with Ida Wrights sister Saturday night as Elia Sears and Thelma, two granddaughters, accompanied their mother to Cincinnati to visit Clarence and Lee Sears then proceed to St Albans West Virginia to visit C A Sears and family. locals report stock watering difficulties due to limited water access.
A meeting of all Farmers in Putnam County acting as Commercial fertilizer agents will be held Monday at 1 30 PM in the county agent office at the Greencastle courthouse. The gathering aims to discuss pooling orders for the whole county and possibly the state. Attendance is deemed very important.
William Murchett previously arrested for possessing stolen automobiles in this city and released on a $1000 bond was later arrested in Terre Haute on a federal charge of taking cars from one capture to another. Marenett remains jailed in Indianapolis awaiting trial.
The mother of County Recorder O T Ellis remains unimproved after a fall that fractured her hip. Ray Ellis of Brazil visits his mother who lives with her daughter Mrs Omer Boswell five miles southwest of the city.
At Tuesday night council meeting Greencastle granted Standard Oil Co a permit to erect a gas filling station on the Indiana and Walnut streets lot after an option was taken from Andrew Hanna and Ed Black estate administrator. The council also issued permits to William McDonald Greencastle Battery Co for repairs and Green Castle Church Union to build a tabernacle at Poplar and Vine. Plans for Seminary street improvements and sewer work behind the Cook Opera House were discussed with the engineer directed to prepare seminary plans for next meeting.
A prep basketball schedule was halted due to illness among the visiting team. Local rivals Bainbridge and Spencer Friday games were rescheduled as easy wins for the home team. William O'Daniels, Cloverdale High senior, won first in a Cloverdale oratorio contest, while a Lyman Howe moving picture program opened at the high school auditorium with matinee and evening showings.
Powhatan, a United States Army transport, was towed into Halifax harbor at 7:80 last night. Capt. Ranaall, her commander, reported three men slightly ill but the ship otherwise in good condition aboard.
Circulated Tuesday rumor claimed Lew Shank of Indiana polis purchased Kelley Dry Goods in this city. Officials say the report is untrue and no such transaction occurred.
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