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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1923

Page

3

Be omen Tele- Jnion need tickly aries

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.

Lena Readies Fourth of July Celebration in Tnam County

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.

Lena Clay Parke Put E Lena

Eather Drives Club Women Indoors For Picnic

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.

Nam County Federation of Clubs Terry Grove Clintonship Union Pet Purdue University Greenstle Missell Flamingham Purdue

Real Estate Transfers in Bainbridge and Greencastle

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.

John M. Hines Charles Vaughan Bainbridge Grant S. Scott James T. Christie Greencastle Jesse B. Lockridge Helen H. Birch Elisha T. Heady Carl E. Beard Washington Town

Greencastle Historical Society Planned for Centennial

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.

Court House Greencastle McAstle Ephraim Dukes W. W. Sweet DePauw Lucy Elliott Indianapolis Indiana Historical Commission Miss Kott Sweet Jesse W. Weik Ames L. Randel Edilton W. W.weet the Historical Society S’riday

Marriage of Logansport Couple Reported

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.

Myrtle Cahill Logansport Albert Twady Logansrt Cahill Lawrence Athey Is City Greencastle

Seizure Prepared for Foreign Vessels Carrying Liquor

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.

Washington Supreme Court New York

Crossing danger blamed in Hodgkin bus train death

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.

Crawfordsville Big Four J. B. Griffith Ruth LaVerne Hodgkin Waveland Rockville South Grant Avenue John Johnson Greencastle Griffith Grant Avenue Indiana Public Service Commission Richard Glave Franklin Street

Crossing safety at Crawfordsville urged after fatal incident

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.

Crawfordsvile Public Service Commission

Club Women Entertained by County Federations

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.

The County Federation of Clubs Clinton-Madison Bainbridge Union Chapel Church Morton McCabe State Fair School Putnam County Nelle Flaningham Purdue University Miss Flaningham Purdue Flaningham Denny Dean Frank

Ladoga Man Injured in Fall From Cherry Tree

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.

Ladoga Oliver Staton Staton

Roachdale Bank Undergoes Remodeling Work

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.

Roachdale Bank Nathan Call Greencastle

End Comes to Pioneer Clinton Township Farmer

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.

Andrew Sigler Clinton Township

Death notices for Sigler family in Dunkard church burial

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.

Castle Lucy Sigler John Abner Sigler Clinton Township Sarah Bayman Morton Dunkard Miller

Much Profit Derived From Dairy Cows

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.

Coatesville McNary Central National Bank

Indiana Declared Driest State by Anti-Saloon League Leaders

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.

Westerville Indiana Union New Jersey Hoosier Seaboard

Indictments Dismissed Against United Mine Workers Officials

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.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers of America A. B. Anderson Harry M. Daugherty United States Federal Grand Jury

Rainbow Trout Quest In Wyoming Ends In Trips

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 Laramie Wyoming Stoner The Herald West Jim Studebaker

Fishing trip from Snowy Range ends with big catches

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.

Snowy Range Brooklyn Lake Jim Brookslyn

England Says Searching of Ships Wrong

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.

London

State rests in Hunt prosecution in Indianapolis trial

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

Indianapolis Edwin A. Hunt Pivot City Realty Company Richard V. Sipe Will H. Latta Sipe Hunt The Realty Concern

Marriage License Issued to Miss Minerva May Coombs and Oral Sutherlin

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.

Minerva May Coombs Oral Sutherlin Putnam County Bertha Fain Tucker Greencastle Elery Mahaffey Youngstown, O

Impressive Home Wedding at High Noon

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.

W. W. Tucker Walnut and Vine Streets Berthemain Tucker Elery Mahaffey Youngstown Ohio J. H. Hahaffey Johnstown Pennsylvania George R. Grose DePauw University Indianapolis Cleveland Ohio Hotel DePauw

Couple to wed. Chicago Law School graduate bride

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.

University of Chicago Law School Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Phi Beta Kappa Putnam County de Pauw Harvard Law School Youngstown Mahaffey

Spraying for Flies Boosts Milk Flow in Dairying

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.

Purdue University Extension Department of Entomology Lafayette Indiana

Funeral of Mr. Sigler in Dunkard Church

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.

Andrew Sigler Clinton Township Dunkard Sigler

Obituary fragment notes Clifton lifelong resident and kin

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.

Clifton Township Otis Gardner City Sigler

Don’t Be Humbugged By Lower Taxes Claim

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.

Putnam County Indiana Farmer's Guide

Nineteen Cars Derail On Pennsylvania Freight Near Cartersburg

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.

Cartersburg Ind Pennsylvania Railroad Here C. S. Hollingsworth

Land Transfers and Deed Notices In Greencastle and Cloverdale

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.

Samuel Purser Harry King Matt J. Murphy Indiana Portland Cement Company Greencastle Township John C. Clay Jackson Township Cloverdale Cemetery Alva Craddick Noah W. Brown Sarah Cooper Walter R. Heath

Cutting Down Sheets Hill to Lessen Danger

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.

Sheets Hill Greencastle Cloverdale State Highway Commission

One Oclock Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Foster of Reelsville

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.

Nelle Vickers Foster Reelsville Ind Grover Pell Jay Hudson Joe Bowman John Chamberlain Ralph Stough Carl Baumunk Oscia Page Helen Sampson Brazil Bernice Riley Greensburg Ind Essie Foster Kansas City Showalter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tnam County Eather Reencastle United Mine Workers Daughterty James M. Armstrong Tenderfoot England MR. Sigler Ambulance Service Coatesville, Indiana
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