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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1923
Page
3
Be omen Tele Union faces unclear gains from an unclear raise issue as discussions on compensation and policy changes appear ongoing with limited readable details.
The Lena committee in the corner of Clay Parke and Put counties plans a big Fourth July program with a sports lineup for the public. Events include automobile and motorcycle races, foot races, sack race, wrestling, tug of war, greasy pole climb, high jump, and trotting races with cash prizes. A baseball game ends the afternoon. Citizens are urged to bring dinner and enjoy the day.
The women of the county Federation of Clubs were driven indoors by rain from their planned picnic at Terry Grove Clinton. They gathered at Union Street Church for lunch and a millinery style show organized by Purdue Universitys Domestic Science Department. Spring attendees from township clubs attended a millinery school in Greenfield directed by Miss Ell Flamingham of Purdue. The day's work was displayed at the show.
John M. Hines transfers property to Charles Vaughan in Bainbridge for $1. Grant S. Scott sells Greencastle lots to James T. Christie for $1. Jesse B. Lockridge conveys a Greencastle lot to Helen H. Birch for $1. Elisha T. Heady transfers Washington town land to Carl E. Beard for $10.
A large crowd met in the Court House to organize the Greencastle Historical Society ahead of the centennial celebration. Ephraim Dukes donated twenty acres for city landmarks. Prof. W W Sweet and Miss Lucy Elliott of the Indiana Historical Commission urged a Greencastle pageant and historical museum. Officers elected include Jesse W Weik as president and Misses L Randel and Edilton as vice president and treasurer. The next meeting is Friday night in the Court House.
Relatives and friends in this city are notified of the marriage of Mrs. Myrtle Cahill of Logansport to Albert Twady a farmer near Logansport. The ceremony occurred at Logansport on June 23. Mrs. Cahill is a sister of Mrs. Lawrence Athey of Greencastle and formerly worked in a local store.
Washington reports the government plans drastic action to enforce the Supreme Court liquor import ban. Officials say foreign ships with beverage cargoes or sealed by other governments may be seized and captains arrested under new treasury rules as enforcement tightens on violations near U S shores.
County Coroner J B Griffith blames the Big Four railroad and Crawfordsville city for a deadly June 21 crash at Grant avenue and railroad. He notes obstructed views from coal bunkers sidetrack embankments and overgrowth and urges safety fixes or PSC action. Driver Richard Glave is deemed to have used proper care.
The speaker argues that the busy 5 to 6 PM hour exposes unsafe conditions at the crossing and that improvement by the city or railroad is essential. If cooperation fails, the matter should be brought before the Public Service Commission for action.
The County Federation of Clubs held a June meeting at Union Chapel church near Morton with Clinton-Madison and Bain bridge Home Economics Clubs hosting. A planned outdoor picnic was canceled by weather. members enjoyed a social noon, a program of music and readings, and a millinery demonstration by Miss Nelle Flaningham of Purdue. A girl to represent Putnam County at the State Fair School was proposed for funding from the federation treasury. The session featured hats and fashion talks, and the next Federated Clubs meeting was set for Roachdale in October.
Ladoga June 26 Oliver Staton of this place fell from a cherry tree yesterday and broke his collar bone and possibly internal injuries. No witness to the accident but it is thought he fell about twenty feet and landed on his shoulders. Severe pain prevents full examination and extent of injuries is unknown.
Remodeling of the Roachdale Bank has begun to include a new front and interior rearrangement to create more commodious quarters. Cashier Nathan Call, in Greencastle Friday, said the work should finish in a few weeks. The bank will then offer more comfortable quarters.
The death of 68 year old Andrew Sigler occurred at his Clinton Township home Friday morning after a short illness. He was stricken Sunday with a severe heart attack. A lifelong resident, he is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs Otis Gardner of Green.
Castle and Miss Lucy Sigler survive along with two brothers John and Abner Sigler of Clinton Township and sister Mrs. Sarah Bayman of Morton. Funeral services were held Sunday at 11 o clock in the Dunkard Church with Rev. Miller in charge. Interment followed in the Dunkard Cemetery.
A Cow Testing Association forms as dairy profits appear high. Examples include a farmer near Coatesville who invested 220 dollars in four cows and earned 279 dollars from butter fat and a calf, about 250 percent yearly. A woman borrowed 500 dollars for cows and sells 40 to 50 dollars weekly in butter fat. A man with 400 dollars in cows paid off in eight months and earns about 40 dollars weekly. County Agent McNary of the Central National Bank offers information on the association.
In Westerville Ohio on June 27 authorities reported Indiana as the driest state in the Union while New Jersey was called the wettest. The finding followed closed sessions where Anti-saloon League superintendents from forty states discussed local conditions and cited federal court actions as a key factor. Seaboard rum running was noted as creating a dry spell in New Jersey.
In Indianapolis 226 coal operators miners and UMWA officials were dismissed on Sherman act conspiracy charges by Judge A B Anderson on Attorney General Daugherty's recommendation. 125 operators and miners under the Lever act remain. Dismissed indictments dated Feb 25 1921. remaining ones dated Feb 24 1920.
Ernest Stoner, assistant post master, reports from Laramie that he and relatives fished three hours to catch thirty rainbow trout each. He notes the region is vast and wild and recalls Jim and Ed joining in the trip, with Stoner claiming second place in the limit for the day.
Ernest Stoner writes about reaching Brooklyn Lake at 11 000 feet after hiking through snow and mud. He notes catching 3 trout at the first lake and 22 more at the second, Jim catching 24, totaling 49 fish. He plans more outings before returning home next Saturday and signs off with pride in recovery and endurance.
London June 28 Marquis Curzon foreign secretary told the House of Lords there is no chance Britain will agree to US authority to search vessels for liquor within the twelve mile limit. He said diplomacy is being used to resolve an "undoubtedly disagreeable" situation and it should not continue.
The state rested in the trial of Edwin A. Hunt president of Pivot City Realty Company accused of conspiring with ex County Clerk Richard V. Sipe and Will H Latta to embezzle 10000 in funds held in trust in 1921 Latta testified that no conspiracy existed and Hunt's negotiations with Sipe were valid Hunt likely to testify later and closing arguments were anticipated next day
Miss Minerva May Coombs and Oral Sutherlin, both of Putnam county, obtained a marriage license. Bertha Fain Tucker of Greensville and Elery Mahaffey of Youngstown, Ohio, also listed in the notices.
A simple elegant ceremony was held at Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Tucker’s home in Walnut and Vine streets as Berthemain Tucker wed Elery Mahaffey of Youngstown Ohio. Dr George R Grose of DePauw University performed the single ring ceremony.
The bride, class of 1920 from the University of Chicago Law School, Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa, now admitted to the Putnam County Bar, will establish a Youngstown law office. The groom, class of 1918 from DePauw and 1921 from Harvard Law, has practiced in Youngstown for a year. Out of town guests include Mr. J H Mahaffey and family from Johnstown, Mrs. F R Knight and daughter Peggy of Coraopolis, and others.
Purdue University experts advise sanitation and fly sprays to cut fly losses during summer. Use a home made mixture with oil of tar crude carbolic acid and water to coat cows after milking, spraying lightly for a day of protection, and obtain Bulletins 105 from Purdue Extension.
The funeral of Andrew Sigler, who died Friday at his Clinton township home after a week's illness of heart disease, was held Sunday at 11 o'clock in the Dunkard Church. Burial followed in the Dunkard Cemetery. Sigler was among the area’s pioneers.
Residents County Clifton township native Otis Gardner and Mrs Otis Gardner of this city noted as daughter of Mr Sigler in a family obituary fragment.
A Putnam County subscriber reports callers claiming the Guide will lower taxes. The Farmer's Guide rejects the tactic as unsound and notes agents sell on merit with a full money back policy if not satisfied after a year.
Nineteen eastbound freight cars derailed two miles east of Cartersburg Indiana at 2 a m. The track torn up 300 feet and contents damaged costing thousands. Conductor C S Hollingsworth injured mildly. Several derailed cars carried gasoline may have caused by a broken arch rod. Residents note seven prior wrecks within five miles in the past year.
Transactions show Samuel Purser selling to Harry King a lot in Commercial Place for 20 dollars. Matt J Murphy as commissioner conveys 8 acres in Greencastle township to Indiana Portland Cement Company for 1 dollar. John C Clay transfers 85 acres in Jackson township for 1 dollar. Cloverdale Cemetery trustees sell a lot in Cloverdale Cemetery to Alva Craddick et al for 25 dollars. Noah W Brown sells a lot in Cloverdale, while Sarah Cooper and others convey land in Greencastle township to Walter R Heath.
The State Highway Commission began work on Sheets Hill four miles south of Greencastle on the Cloverdale road to reduce danger. The north side will be cut and dirt used to widen the lower roadway. A new bridge will replace the current narrow span. Several accidents have occurred recently, including a fatal one.
Mrs Nelle Vickers Foster of Reelsville Ind entertained at her home Thursday with a one oclock luncheon and needle work enjoyed throughout the day. Guests included Mrs Grover Pell Mrs Jay Hudson Mrs Joe Bowman Mrs John Chamberlain Mrs Ralph Stough Mrs Carl Baumunk Miss Oscia Page Miss Helen Sampson of Brazil Mrs Bernice Riley of Greensburg Ind and Mrs Essie Foster of Kansas City and Mrs Showalter of Reelsville.
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