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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1919
Page
1
A long line of 3399 American troops marches through London in a victory parade led by General Pershing. The procession draws royal family, officers, and leaders of Parliament for review.
Ninety thousand allied soldiers including 4,000 widows and children watched a six mile parade through London led by General John J. Pershing. The line featured Belgium France and Italy with vast royal and public crowds applauding at Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park after a World War victory celebration.
James Arthur Bosser, who escaped July 5 from the Indiana Reformatory by walking away from a barn, was arrested in Butler, Pennsylvania. He had been paroled for August 1 but will serve another year. His companion Joe Miller returned voluntarily three days later. Bosser had been sentenced from Putnam County for taking a vehicle, while Rosser faced a similar charge. Miss Helen Grose, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George R. Grose, will arrive home Monday from Ohio travels.
The Community Chautauqua manager S Eugene Whiteside, seriously ill with typhoid fever at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, is reported improved at noon. No visitors are allowed to see him. his illness surprisedGreencastle residents as he was taken ill at his Campbell Flats East Seminary Street home.
Sagrett Naned elected vice president at the Indiana Retail Grocers Association annual convention held in Evansville. The local grocer assumes a leading role among members, with honors announced at the event.
Terre Haute was chosen as the 1920 convention city for the Indiana Grocers Association at the closing session of its annual meeting. J. A. Humphrey of Evansville was elected president with W. P. Sackett of Greencastle as first vice president and L. H. Rule of South Bend as second vice president.
Captain M F Brackney of the American Medical Corps returns to Green Castle after a year in France. He will stay with his wife and daughter Lenore on East Anderson Street. Brackney landed July 13 aboard the Imperator with 11 000 aboard. He may seek hospital treatment after visiting family. He celebrated the armistice in Rennes bearing American and French flags amid cheers.
The Greencastle band of twenty members performed on the courthouse lawn Friday to a large crowd from Greencastle and the surrounding county. Director Henry Werneke praised the audience and signaled plans for another concert next Friday, highlighting the community’s support for local music.
Washington reports a California driven effort to form a new third party within the Republican ranks ahead of the next presidential campaign. Leaders deny dictating a candidate but seek to create sentiment to challenge the main party. The question echoes across the Senate regarding Senator Hiram Johnson and the party’s unity.
The piece records internal Republican clashes over strategy after President vetoed a sundry civil bill. It notes Johnson supporters pushing for a third party, attacks Hays on party unity, and cites criticism of veteran-wounded funding, investigations, and the ongoing luxury tax amid Democratic opposition.
United War Work Campaign success noted in Putnam County with emphasis on a clean county record. Residents are now contributing to the Armenian relief effort as part of the ongoing patriotic drive.
Dr. Hilary A. Gobin reports Putnam county surpassed its United War Work quota by 144 percent, contributing 38 828 50 dollars toward a 35 940 dollar target. DePauw University added 4 128 50 dollars. Gobin also notes progress on the Armenian relief fund and urges further gifts to align with the War Work drive.
Washington reports Postmaster General Burleson cut air postage to 2 cents per ounce aligning air mail with first class rates. The order allows letters to move by airplane based on time, with train-missed letters forwarded by air. no guarantee of air transport exists.
Hays H Buskirk federal labor director and Indiana free Employment Commission chair reports receipt of notice from A L Barkman United States employment service that Kansas and Nebraska have a sufficient supply of harvest hands for wheat cutting. He notes ongoing demand for Indiana farm labor with wages similar to the West.
Thirty six holes of tournament play between E B Taylor and Fred Hixon IV ends in a second draw. Sayers and Oskin fail to decide the winners.
Four players F E B Taylor Fred Hixon Sayers and D H Oskin battled thirty six holes to a draw after two 18 hole playoff rounds. Friday Sayers fired 75 tying the record for 18 holes and prompting a third 18 hole decider as the club prepares another tournament Sunday.
Washington announces Gilbert A. Wilson appointed postmaster at Roachdale to fill vacancy created by the indictment of Fred Rice months ago.
Greencastle Court No 102 Tribe of Ben Hur installed officers for the term led by Past Chief Frank Grismer and Chief Charles Estes. Others include Judge Wilbur Johnson Teacher Alta Crump Captain Nelson Taulman Guide Clara Mugg K I Gate Isal Brown K O Gate Lela Miller Scribe Minnie A Kiefer Keeper Tribute Robert L Pierce Drill Captain B F Bee. Members are reminded of the Scribe change for July.
The Rev. Don W. Nichols will speak at the union service in the Presbyterian church Sunday July 20 at 7 30. Special music by Mrs E F Watson of Cloverdale. Churches unite for these meetings and a large congregation is expected.
Reverend and Mrs Blaine E Kirkpatrick plan to travel to Battle Ground for the Epworth League convention set for next week. Kirkpatrick serves as public manager for the Vel Cail publication.
Pei PS I will replace the old house destroyed by fire in 1915 with a new three story structure. The project aims to restore the property and provide updated facilities for the community.
The Phi Psi fraternity at DePauw University seeks to erect a three story local stone house at Larabee Street and College Avenue costing $50,000. The old $10,000 red brick building burned in 1915 and members have lived on East Walnut Street. Architect Robert Frost Daggett will design the new home, with financing by active and alumni members.
C R Haymond resigns as manager of the Hurst & Co store in Greencastle. The move comes as a surprise to local friends, with reports suggesting a more lucrative offer elsewhere. He joined the Greencastle office in February 1919 after relocating from Indianapolis.
Paris reports the allied supreme council focused on intervention in Hungary, with military action seen as the only way to end a dangerous situation for Romania and Poland. The Journal cites the discussion as central to the talks.
The tent meeting includes Sunday school at 9 30 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m District Superintendent A E Harding will speak at both services Miss Minnie Morris of Kentucky will preach tonight and tomorrow afternoon Mr and Mrs Wells will lead singing The sacrament of the Lord s supper will be observed tonight and tomorrow with a Hallelujah march to support the new Nazarene church offerings will be laid on the altar for those traveling from a distance.
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