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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1919
Page
1
Captain Sharp, noted aviator of Beencastle, dies in a Pittsburg hospital from peritonitis that developed after an appendicitis operation. His body is brought home on Tuesday.
Captain Maurice Sharp 24 of Greencastle died near Pittsburg after peritonitis followed an appendicitis operation. A Firestone & Rubber Co aviator and DePauw alum, he served in WWI aviation, taught at Wright Field and other bases, then returned to Greencastle with his wife and parents beside him.
Besides his wife a bride of only a few months Captain Sharp leaves his parents three sisters Edith Sharp of this city Mrs Thad Jones of this city Mrs G D Haimbaugh of Rochester and one brother Russell Sharp of Cincinnati. The train bearing Captain Sharp’s body arrived in Green Castle more than four hours late after 4 pm. No funeral arrangements will be made until the parents and widow arrive.
William Dow of Martinsville was elected principal of Greencastle High School for the coming year by the school board after William Courson’s resignation. Dow, 25, a Terre Haute Normal and Indiana University graduate, will lead the chemistry and mathematics departments and occupies the former roles of Miss Leota Deam.
Ed Coffman and Frank Young return from Eel River falls and Coffman resumes duties at Bell clothing. Raymond Hardwick and Irma Shipley wed at the Christian church parsonage with plans to live in Greencastle. Many cars on East Washington street lack rear lights at night. Various residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Allen, Miss Lela Walls, Mrs. Eugene Hawking, and others, are noted in visits, trips, and social gatherings around Greencastle and Indianapolis venues.
Two and a half million people pay admission to the big tents of the community Chautauqua each season.
The Greencastle Community Chautauqua opens July 28 for five days with a full slate of entertainment. Harry Bennett and his Scotch Entertainers start the program, followed by Mother Lake on the first night, Mozart Orchestral Ladies, Hon. Frank B. Willis, violinists Margaret Ringgold and Rachel Major, George P. Bible, Hettie Jane Dunway, Hawaii performers, James S. Knox, and Victor's Columbian Band. A children’s Play Lady and teen helpers will organize activities. The 42 tents include a khaki army duck structure costing over 1500 dollars, with capacity goals set high for full occupancy.
Henry Barker hauled lumber from Bainbridge Wednesday evening. Iva Barker called on her mother Alice Wilson Wednesday. Mrs Francis Payne visited friends near Roachdale Thursday. Henry Barkers went to Greencastle Friday. Alicia Wilson called on Clara Wilson Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wesley Payne ill. Henry Barkers, Laticia McFerran and Alice Wilson went to Crawfordsville Thursday. Mr and Mrs Orel Watson of Carpentersville spent Sunday evening at Alice Wilsons. The Carpentersville depot was robbed last week with about 20 to 30 dollars missing. Hester Barker and Lily Crosby called on Alicia Wilson Sunday evening. Henry Barkers spent Sunday with Alice Wilson and family.
Dr H A Gobin spoke at Culver Ind before the Culver naval school on Sunday. Five hundred fifty young men are enrolled in the school.
County Superintendent Frank Wallace released a list of successful candidates from the June 29 exams held at the high school. The first division winners include F T Moore and 19 others, with a second division noting Koleen Knoy and additional passers.
Irma Beatrice Shipley age 18 daughter of Clarence and Mrs Shipley of Lafayette marries Raymond R. Hardwick age 18 son of Thomas L Hardwick and Mrs Hardwick near Greencastle. Hardwick listed as a wire worker.
City of Greencastle transfers parcels to Phillips Dorsett Lewman and Brackney with stated sums. A morning accident near Greencastle injures a traveling family. Over seventy residents contribute to a Friday concert fund for the Greencastle Bend event. Jacob Hirt Jr. enjoys a vacation at Eel River Falls.
Illinois Indiana freight rates were labeled unfair to Indiana shippers with calls for immediate action. Mr McNeals of the State Chamber of Commerce urged rate equalization during a Greencastle meeting. Delegates will travel to Indianapolis on July 17 to press the issue at the state house.
Indianapolis market report shows hog prices up 25 cents to a record with best hogs at 23.10 and general sales near 23. Cattle reps about 1,000. calves 700. sheep 300. Local packers bought about 5,000 hogs, 1,500 to outside buyers. Cattle steady, other grades mixed. best calves steady. sheep up 50 cents.
General John J. Pershing and his staff arrived in London for peace celebration duties. He was greeted by General Sir Henry Horne and Winston Churchill at Dover and Victoria Station, with Haig, Wilson, and Wagstaff officials present. British warships saluted as Pershing’s ship entered the harbor and crowds cheered along decorated streets.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Lisby of Greencastle and Mr and Mrs Everett Stokes of Indianapolis visited Ara Morgan last Sunday. Miss Emma Garrett of Gibson City Ill visits Frank Garrett for two months. Miss Lucy Garrett and Miss Mary Shuck were in Greencastle last Friday. Blackberry picking is underway as wheat harvest nears completion.
Foreign Relations Committee plans debate on the Phases Q Treaty lodges a resolution expected to stir lively discussion in the Senate. The committee also has several important matters for disposal.
Washington July 15 Indications a request for President Wilson to appear before the Senate foreign relations committee were seen as unlikely by administration officials The committee planned debates on open meetings data requests and possible White House consultations while Lodge prepared to push a resolution seeking a copy of a 1918 secret Japan Germany treaty Norris and Underwood signaled extended remarks on treaty provisions.
One Barred Rock pullet at Purdue laid 192 eggs in her first year while a cull from the same flock produced 83 eggs. The poultry department plans to eliminate hens of this producing type from state flocks during a culling campaign through August and September.
DePauw University loses student Mavin C. Park of South Bend who will remain in the navy after orders to sail for Asiatic waters on the Newport News. Park had hoped to return to DePauw in September as a former bacteriologist with chief pharmacist's mate rank. The article also notes the funeral of Oliver Pursell held in Brazil with interment in the Brazil cemetery. Pursell was a Putnam county native with two brothers Walter and George.
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