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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1923

Page

3

Farmer Severely Hurt In Hay Wagon Collision

Coatesville Indiana July 18 Cleve Meredith a 40 year old farmer of Hall ten miles south of town was seriously injured when his wagon load of hay was struck by a fast Pennsylvania passenger train at 5 pm. Meredith stood on the wagon to judge the approach of the train and the dash to escape failed as the wagon and hay were hurled into the air and crashed into the post office front. Meredith sustained internal injuries and was transported by train to an Indianapolis hospital. Leigh Eastham a post office employee escaped through the door to the rear of the building as wreckage toppled onto the structure.

Coatesville Ind Cleve Meredith Hall Here Pennsylvania Meredith Post Office Leigh Eastham Indianapolis

Real estate transfers in Greencastle and nearby townships

Edward W. Stout transfers to Aliie Reeves Allen a Greencastle lot for 1 dollar. Lawrence T. Snicer sells to Fred W. Thomas Corporation for 475 dollars. Arthur Lynch and others to DePauw University a Greencastle township lot for 2100 dollars. Bert E. Clark and others to DePauw University a Greencastle lot for 1 dollar. Jennie M. Badger to DePauw University a Greencastle lot for 1 dollar. Nannie V. Hatfeld to DePauw University a Greencastle lot for 4000 dollars. Jessie Talburt to Albert P. Burnside a Greencastle lot for 1 dollar. Northwood Developing Company to Charles B. Evans four lots in Northwood for 500 dollars. Benjamin L. Brown to Oley M. Robinson a Clinton township land parcel for 1 dollar.

Edward W. Stout Aliie Reeves Allen Greencastle Lawrence T. Snicer Fred W. Thomas Corporation Arthur Lynch DePauw Bert E. Clark Et DePauw University Grencastle Jennie M. Badger Nannie V. Hatfeld Jessie Talburt Albert P. Burnside Northwood Developing Company Charles B. Evans Northwood Benjamin L. Brown Oley M. Robinson Clinton Township

Death by own action ends life in Green Castle area

The body of P. L. Sames of Chicago, who ended his life by hanging near Walnut creek west of town, was sent to Chicago at noon Thursday by Coroner McCurry. Sames, who sought a Greencastle garment factory job, left notes and had prepared rope and flannel for his suicide. Friends wired money to defray costs, and the coffin and baggage were sent to J. Weinstein & Sons, Undertakers, Chicago.

P. L. Sames Chicago Walnut Creek McCurry Saies Greencastle Myer Rosenthal Greencastle Garment Factory Sames J. Weinstein & Sons, Undertakers Sol Rosenthal South Locust Street Grand Central Hotel James

Putnam County Picnic At Snowden Springs Sees 85 Attend

About 85 residents gathered for the first Putnam County Picnic at Snowden Springs near Bainbridge. Activities included evening games, a valley supper, a hilltop program, a brief crowd service, a Strain solo, and a starlight address by W Henry McLean of DePauw University urging youth to face life with faith and self reliance in the New Age.

Putnam County Snowden Springs Bainbridge Wm. Strain W. Henry McLean DePauw University McLean God

Greencastle Church Wins Trophy at County Association Event

After an address by Miss Jane Farmer of Greencastle Baptist Church, Putnam County Young People's Association leaders led the affair. Greencastle Township saw the largest turnout and the church earned the trophy for having the most representatives.

Greencastle Baptist Church Jane Farmer Putnam County Young People’s Association Greencastle Township

Safety plea urges cautious driving across Indiana roads

The Hoosier State Auto Association cites ongoing crashes to urge drivers to pause before crossing intersections, anticipate danger, and yield to others. It warns against speed through towns and calls for widespread signage, public education, and higher membership to fund safety campaigns.

Indiana Hoosier State Auto Association Auto Association Illinois

Small game to be plentiful this fall

Indianapolis July 20. Special John Mannfeld, superintendent of fisheries and game, reports to the state commission that Indiana will have an unusually good hunting season. Quail, rabbits, and squirrels are plentiful across the state, with similar reports from all regions.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana George N. Mannfeld Fisheries and Game State Conservation Department Mannfeld

Wildlife protection boosts law observance say wardens

Mr Mannfeld states the public supports wildlife protection in breeding seasons and cooperates with the department. Wardens deter violators who fear arrest, leading to fewer infractions and better enforcement overall.

Mannfeld

Fourteen Miners Injured In Clinton Mine Accident

Fourteen miners at the Vermilion Coal Company mine six miles west of Clinton were injured when a runaway cage dropped them over 100 feet to the shaft bottom early today. The injured were removed within an hour and transported to Terre Haute hospitals, with several in serious condition.

Clinton Ind Vermillion Coal Company Terre Haute

Mining company withholds identity of injured worker

An accident involving an ambulances response left an unnamed man injured. The mining company has not released the injured man's name as details remain limited and the incident is under investigation.

Daring aviator forced to quit near flight end

Lieut. Russell L. Maughan, Army airman, halted his bid to cross the continent from dawn to dusk after an oil cooler leak forced a landing at Rock Springs Wyoming. He had covered more than two thirds of the 1925 mile route, traveling at about 170 mph, and planned to reach Salt Lake City next before attempting San Francisco. He expressed willingness to try again.

Rock Springs Wyo Russell L. Maughan North American United State Cheyanne Maughan Cheyenne Salduro Utah North Platte Neb

Pilot defers plan to fly coast to coast again

The speaker was asked if he would attempt another transcontinental flight. He answered I don't know and said the decision depends on air service officials in Washington.

Continent Air Service Washington

One Bootleg Battle Leaves One Dead in Harlem

In Harlem's Black Belt a gun battle between police and bootleggers left Frank Amico dead and two detectives wounded. The confrontation occurred tonight in New York City. Further details were not immediately available.

New York Harlem Frank Amico

Earl Smith Returns From Two Week Vacation

Earl Smith city mail carrier resumes duties after a two week vacation spent camping with Mrs. Smith at Cataract.

Earl Smith Mrs. Smith Cataract

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