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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1919
Page
1
The committee chose the Reed Lot on East Washington Street for the Chautauqua event. The opening date is set for July 28 and marks the start of the series this year.
The Greencastle Chautauqua committee selects Fenwick Reed lot on East Washington for the 1919 event with ticket sales starting next week. Notable entertainers and speakers including Harry Bennetts Scotch Entertainers and Miss Margaret Ringgold are promised along with lectures by Franklin Willis and Mother Leonora Lake. The Community Chautauqua System operates across twenty states with tents, vast travel, and substantial local impact.
Mineola N Y July 8 the enforced stay of the giant British dirigible R 34 at Roosevelt Field due to weather and motor repairs drew thousands. The craft will not depart for the Atlantic until after dawn tomorrow with R 54 slated to begin return flight wind or no wind. Mechanics work on engines as swaying gas bag caused two near ground settles last night.
President Wilson will have Burleson’s resignation on arrival in New York. Burleson cabled his offer to retire in the Democratic policy from Paris. Wilson thanked him by cable and said the matter would be held for consideration upon his return.
Simmy Sayers shot a 95 in the state tournament qualifier at Lafayette while Fred Hixon posted a 107. Both represented Riverside Golf Club of Indianapolis in the event.
Shilda J Huffman transfers a lot in Greencastle Daggy s enlargement to John W Thompson for 1300 dollars. Charles F Rice sells a lot in Roachdale original plat to Miles E Chastain for 2500 dollars. Sue C Baldwin conveys land in Greencastle Two to John F Robinson for 4250 dollars.
Edith Sharp, sister of Lieut Maurice Sharp, in a Pittsburg hospital, received a morning letter from her mother Mrs E E Sharp. The note said the lieutenant was resting easily on Sunday but still serious. Doctors hope to heal his recent operation wound to perform a third operation later in the week if his condition improves.
A Tennessee man returning south becomes homesick as trains pass every few minutes and he decides to wander back toward his southern home.
Matthew Talley and Herbert Ledbetter, both described as colored, attempted to flee a Cloverdale quarry run by state farm officials. Talley claimed homesickness from passing trains as the motive. Ledbetter reached a bit farther before capture. Judge Hughes ordered both to the southern reformatory. James Gilroy of South Bend asked clemency after testifying two drivers gave him whiskey.
A testimonial asserts Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured years of stomach trouble without surgery. The user claims relief from stomach, liver, and intestinal ailments and praises daily thanks. The ad notes the remedy removes mucus from the intestinal tract and reduces inflammation, with a money back guarantee and availability from druggists.
A Lake Division note states Henri Dunant founded the Red Cross after Solferino, linking his philanthropy to the Geneva convention of 1863 where war hospitals were protected and a red cross emblem was adopted, shaping today’s international humanitarian work.
Indianapolis receipts show hogs 9,000, cattle 1,200, calves 700, sheep 300. Strong demand pushes hog prices up to 22.15 to 22.25. Cattle advance 500 and calves up to 2.00, sheep steady. The band schedules weekly practice tonight in Commercial Club rooms. all members urged to attend.
Alfred G Maguire, living in Commercial Place, pleads guilty to a rape charge brought by his 13 year old sister-in-law and is sentenced to prison.
Chairman Charles Mc Gaughey of Citizens National Bank says tickets for adults will cost one dollar and a thorough city and surrounding country canvass will begin in a few days to promote the sale.
The George Washington with President Wilson aboard was escorted by four dreadnoughts and thirty-six destroyers thirty miles east of Sandy Hook. A harbor flotilla of forty-five warships headed by the Pennsylvania joined the outbound escort as Vice President Marshall and Cabinet members traveled aboard. Mayor Hylan and Governor Smith led the city’s welcoming party aboard Patrol and Correction.
The article lists guests from Oakland and Houston visiting Greencastle relatives, Irene Day's burial return from Chicago, Veronica Club meeting set for 2 30, and notes on community events. It reports clerical and business trips, a high school picture show, and updates on local residents including Dr. Sigler's recovery and Pearl Allee's employment.
County surveyor Plummer resigns from engineering duties on all road and bridge work now under construction in Putnam County. The move ends his service as chief supervisor of ongoing county projects.
Arthur Plummer county surveyor and engineer in charge of county road and bridge projects handed his resignation from all ongoing engineering work to the county commissioners. He cites disagreements and quotes only four dollars a day for engineering work, noting higher earnings elsewhere. The resignation does not end his duties as county surveyor and the commissioners must appoint a new engineer to supervise the current projects.
Greencastle Commercial Club moves to back the Putnam County Farmers’ Associate for the August 20 county picnic near Greencastle. An entertainment committee is named. The meeting also discusses Indiana-Illinois railroad shipping rates with A W McKeard outlining Illinois advantages and Indiana’s push to adjust them. A July meeting with a traffic expert is planned. Dr C C Tucker and Miss Effie Kirk travel to Indianapolis for an operation to be performed by Dr Thomas Noble.
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