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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1919
Page
1
It now appears likely that another political party will enter the field in 1920 as Borats issues threats signaling division within the GOP. The report notes growing unease and potential realignment among party factions ahead of the election.
Washington reports sign of a new party in 1920 as Republicans split over the League of Nations. Senator Borah presses Hays to denounce the peace treaty or risk a Borah-led movement. Congress faces a flood of bills, few with real impact, while Indiana’s delegation draws mixed notes on reform.
C W Proctor transfers land to G M Spencer in Russell Township for 26 dollars. Minnie McLachlin sells land in Russell Township to Fred L Sturgeon for 9550 dollars. Cynthia Batman sells a Roachdale lot to Nathan Call for 2000 dollars. Roy Stultz sells a Roachdale lot to Alonzo Frank for 500 dollars. Sarah Lane sells land in Greencastle Township to Paise Busby for 1550 dollars. C O McNutty sells 435 acres in Madison Township to W H Finenberry for 1 dollar. Charles Eitelforge transfers twenty eight acres in Clinton Township to G B E Thomas for 1 dollar. J J Rauble sells five acres in Madison Township to F J Rockhill Jr for 650 dollars.
Paris June 9. The peace conference will not deliver its reply by Friday to accept or reject the German counter proposals. After the reply is presented the Germans will have five days to vote. President Wilson plans to return to America depend on developments at Versailles and is expected to sail within ten days or two weeks.
Miss Mabel Cooper of Torrington Connecticut, French and Spanish teacher at DePauw University, announced her engagement to Captain B F Willhite, instructor of French at Lexington Military Institute Virginia, at a well received gathering Saturday evening. The couple plans to marry in late June in Torrington.
The Greencastle Musicale held its first formal gathering at Mrs. Mary Tucker Noble's home on Sunday afternoon. Minnie Murdoff Kimball of DePauw performed three numbers and Cadman's The Morning of the Year was sung by a quartet including Mrs. Pauline Hurst Miss Katherine Allison Harry W. Moore and Haven O'Rear. the event was enjoyed by attendees.
The death of a prominent Greencastle physician and businessman occurred on Sunday near noon after a long illness. He was active in politics and served as county health officer.
Dr. Jerome R. King aged 48 dies after a two year illness at his South Jackson Street home. A longtime Greencastle physician and county health officer, he also practiced with King Morrison & Foster, served as coroner, state farm physician, and was active in the Democratic party. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 PM at his home led by Rev. Levi Marshal.
Notice to farmers in Greencastle township Putnam county calls a meeting at the county agent's office at 8 p m Wednesday evening.
Arrivals at the Indianapolis stockyards Monday totaled 8000 hogs along with 540 cattle 400 calves and 100 sheep. Prices rose 15 cents to about 2 1/2 cents per pound with sales from 19.90 to 20.00. Local packers bought 6500 hogs leaving the balance to outsiders. Cow prices held steady other cattle gained strength calves rose while sheep held steady.
A blinded British soldier with prosthetic hands writes a cheer to a wounded American in a New York hospital. Alan V. Nichols describes elocution work with St Dunstan's and the National Institute for the Blind, noting he can dance swim ride and perform daily tasks using artificial hands and a taper for lighting.
Tilman H. Bryan aged 70 of Paragon Ind died at his home Saturday. He was father of Julias A. Bryan of this city. Funeral services will be Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Julias Bryan and sons travel from Paragon for the rites.
The sixtynine seniors at DePauw University will receive diplomas in the fortieth annual commencement. The exercises begin Sunday with a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. George R. Grose.
President Grose delivers baccalaureate sermon as DePauw marks eightieth commencement with senior day events. Class gift announced funds for a memorial arch. Lloyd Cline presents to Vice President Hilary Gobin. Class officers and speakers include Natalie Coffin Elizabeth Horner and Lelia Roth.
A speaker from Attitude of the Motion Play House challenged Puritan moral standards and attacked German sole blame for World War I. He argued national selfishness caused the war, urging graduates to prevent a repeat by fostering global cooperation and reform.
Greencastle welcomes hundreds of DePauw University commencement visitors. The guest list includes George Goodykoontz Vincennes Homer J Thompson Lagrange Ralph O Minick Spencer Emmett M Brackney Greencastle and many others from Indiana and beyond. Names span Phi Delta Theta Phi Kappa Psi Sigma Nu and Sigma Chi houses with attendees from Indianapolis Columbus Detroit Chicago and Kalamazoo.
Ten pupils at the high school were awarded German helmets after writing best essays on why the Victory Liberty Loan is necessary. The prizes were presented by the committee in a ceremony at the school.
Four Putnam county high school and four grade school pupils won German helmet prizes for essays on Why Is the Victory Loan Necessary? Recipients include Mary Rogers and Mildred Crawley among Greencastle, Roachdale, and Fillmore students. Mrs. Alonzo Cook chaired, with Prof. F. Co. Tilden grading.
Charles Reeves farm of 150 acres sold to F E Dauner of Indianapolis for 10000. Edward Bicknell farm 107 acres sold to F E B Danner of Indianapolis for 10000. Paul Coleman farm 80 acres sold to Leslie Sears for 8000. All on Greencastle Crawfordsville road near water works. Otoe Tribe to meet for funeral of Dr Jerome King and adoption rites. County officials seek teachers for next year. DePauw, Bloomington, Hanover trips planned. Frank Weathers heads to Chicago for Chautauqua work. Frank Browning sustains arm fracture while picking cherries. Dr W W Tucker attended.
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