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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1919
Page
1
J Kline of Mt Vernon dies when his car runs off a bank near Putnamville and overturns. His face and head are crushed. His wife and three children escape unharmed.
C J Kline of Mt Vernon Indiana was killed when his Reo car left the National Road near Putnamville and overturned. Mrs Kline and three children escaped serious injury. the body was taken to Greencastle and funeral plans await the arrival of an older son.
Newcastle Indiana July 5 Professor Walter E Bundy visits relatives in Spiceland with his bride a Basle Switzerland native met in Europe as part of the American peace mission He formerly served at Basle consulate and Vienna headquarters for the American commission The couple will move to Greencastle where Bundy will teach philosophy at DePauw University Bundy is a graduate of Spiceland Academy DePauw and Boston Universities
Dr T A Sigler of this city underwent intestinal surgery Friday at St Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis. Dr Thomas Noble performed the operation. Sigler was reported to be progressing nicely afterward. Attending in Indianapolis were Matt Murphy S F Lockridge and John Sigler. Jess Airhart of Crawfordsville is in Greencastle today on business.
July 5 Boston navy yard station said R-34 signals were coming in loud with all well reported. Halifax admiralty wireless at 10 30 local time said R-34 was between Halifax and Canso with all well. Mineola watchers speculated on R 3 arrival at Roosevelt Field but no signals were received.
Rev. M. F. Grose of Portland Ore will fill the Nazarene church pulpit tomorrow at both morning and evening services. He has worked in evangelistic fields across California and Oregon for several years, focusing on mining districts where revival meetings saved many miners. Everyone is warmly welcomed to attend both services.
James J. Jeffries, Jess Willard in a short clash as the champion Demspey dominates early rounds. Willard lasts three rounds before defeat, cries out and reportedly loses composure after a hard blow. The outcome establishes Demspey as the new holder amid a tense match.
Ringside Toledo July 5 Jack Dempsey defeats Jess Willard in three brutal rounds to claim the world boxing championship. Willard suffers swollen face and a dazed display as Dempsey delivers relentless power blows. Willard’s seconds stop the brutal contest after the third round. Also notes hot July weather and a local girl Miss Cornelia Allen visiting Columbus.
Alexander Sayers a resident of Attica is in Greencastle visiting his son Sim Sayers according to local social notes highlighting family connections and travel.
Washington July 5 Senatorial dignity is a real thing and the President would ease ratification of the peace treaty if he approached Congress penitent. Close observers say Republican Senators resent his failure to recognize them as their superior and will not forgive perceived slights.
Fred Hixon posted a new course low of 85 and Mrs. Farr R Harris shot 101 as the Greencastle Golf Club held its Fourth of July match. Sayers at 86 narrowly chased Hixon while Harris impressed as a latecomer to the game. A key doubles match between Hixon Taylor and Sayers Oskins ended in a tie, needing a nine to decide winners. Other items note Chicago visitor Philip Johnson and discussion on League of Nations politics with Senator Brandrage, plus Rose Ellsbury and son visiting Lafayette residents.
Ollie Best, 18, attempted to light powder in a bottle and suffered severe burns to face and eyes in an accident at Reelsville on Friday.
Ollie Best, 18, son of Mr and Mrs James Best, may lose sight in his left eye after a Reelsville Fourth of July explosion. He attempted to handle explosives, put powder from three shotgun shells into a bottle and lit a fuse. a stray match dropped into the bottle, causing a flash that burned his face and both eyes. He was dressed by Dr W M McGaughey and sent to Brazil hospital.
Mrs Cecil Moser of Cloverdale suffered a broken arm when the car carrying her husband and Mr and Mrs William Moser turned over in a ditch on the Cloverdale road near the National Road about 9 am Friday. The driver lost control due to a broken steering knuckle while en route to Shades of Death for the Fourth. others in the car were not badly hurt.
A new partnership formed this morning unites Dr W W Tucker with Dr Cassel Tucker under the name Dr W W Tucker and Dr Cassel Tucker. Cassel Tucker returned from France after twenty two months of service and earned a king’s decoration in England. He is a 1915 Harvard Medical School graduate and a DePauw alum. The pair will practice from the Alpha O sorority home on East Walnut Street, effective July first.
Hixon carded an 85 to win the golf tournament as the day's best score. Mrs. E R Harris shot 101, a record best for a woman in Greencastle.
Nazarene Church schedules Sunday school at 9 50 morning worship at 10 30 and evening evangelistic service at 7 50 with Evangelist M F Grose from Portland Oregon preaching at both services tomorrow He travelled from California where he conducted revival meetings in mining camps Everyone is welcome to attend both morning and evening services.
Christian Church notes a 9 30 Sunday school led by Mrs Cora OBrien with G W Conklin music director 10 40 preaching on The Flowering Out of Life and 7 30 evening union service with Rev Victor Raphael and Miss Florence Wright singing. Also Vestal sues Peck in Putnam circuit court seeking 2000 damages and reinstatement in Vestal Peck firm after Vestal left to serve as postmaster.
Lawrence T. Hurst and wife transfer land in Floyd township to Clarence E. Wallace for 3650 dollars. Two airplanes passed over Green Castle Friday around 2 30 in opposite directions near Fillmore heading to Indianapolis. Frank Lawson of Cloverdale holds cow sale on the public square this afternoon with Ott Dobbs auctioneering.
Quiet Fourth observed with no cannon fire disturbing sleepers. Small gatherings reportedly started early in some places while others found the day calm. No major incidents reported as neighborhoods maintained a peaceful atmosphere.
A faint firecracker noise broke the peace as picnickers filled the countryside on a perfect hot July day. The city marked its Fourth with no noise complaints, families and automobile parties heading to the woods for a peaceful celebration.
Victor L. Raphael ministering. Sunday school for all ages at 30 minutes. Session meeting at the manse at 10 15 to confer with seekers. Lord's Supper and reception of members at 10 40 with a communion address The Blood of Christ. Greencastle township Sunday school convention at the Baptist church 2 30 Union evening service at the Christian church 7 30 Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30.
Locust Street Church led by Don W Nichols D D notes Sunday school at 9 30 am with H B Longden as superintendent Preaching at 10 40 am on Harvest Time Epworth League meets at 6 50 pm No evening service at Locust Street The union evening services begin at the Christian church with Rev Raphael of the Presbyterian church as speaker full house expected.
The College Avenue M E Church holds Sunday school at 9 30 with Dr W M Blanchard as superintendent and morning worship at 10 40. Rev C A Wade delivers the sermon. No evening service due to a union service at the Christian church. Miss Elmeta Hinton of Pars Ky visits Greencastle guest of Miss Jeanette McWethy. Mrs Halle Hudson sues for divorce in Putnam circuit court with injunction to preserve property. Carey Dillinger of Standard Gasoline serves Greencastle with the mamps.
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