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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
1
Eugene Nelson, an 18 year old young farmer living near Clinton Falls, was instantly killed when struck by a lightning bolt while sitting on a wheel of a farm wagon on Wednesday evening, authorities reported.
Eugene Nelson aged 35, a farmer near Clinton Falls, was killed when struck by lightning while on a farm three miles northwest of Clinton Falls. He had driven to the farm with Eli Boswell and, with cousin Orville Nelson, fed hogs on a wagon. One hog died, several others were knocked over, and Nelson died at the scene. The coroner released the body to the family.
A Ford roadster driven by Melvin Coffman and a Ford touring car driven by Ott Brand of Indianapolis collided near the John Cox farm on the Manhattan road late Wednesday evening. Both cars were badly damaged with Brand’s car more severely. Coffman swerved to pass and struck an oil barrel, then Brand’s car struck Coffman’s front end. The vehicles were towed to a local garage for repairs.
Indianapolis June 12 Republican strength in Indiana is challenged by daily reports from leading papers claiming broad economic improvement. The Indianapolis Star and Indianapolis News tout prospering conditions, countering the party line that Democrats risked the republic.
Hog prices moved 10 cents higher as arrivals at Indianapolis yards reached 11 000 and sales ranged 20.60 to 20.70. Buying interest was brisk with local and outside buyers splitting the supply. cattle and sheep sold steady while calves gained 50 cents.
Annual picnic events of several DePauw fraternities are held today. Indiana re sort popular today.
After commencement many DePauw fraternities escorted their ladies to Greencastle and scenic spots around Indiana. Blue Bluff Eel River Turkey Run Shades of Death and multiple houses including Sigma Chi Phi Delta Theta Beta Theta Phi Phi Psi and Delta Tau visited Blue Bluff and other locales today.
Governor C. H. Brough of Arkansas led about sixty bankers stockmen planters and editors on a Purdue University tour to study Indiana agriculture. They examined live stock work crop improvement fertilization seed bed prep and extension methods reaching townships and toured stock farms near Lafayette before returning.
Lafayette Rotary Club hosts a luncheon then departs for Crawfordsville to tour Montgomery County as guests of the Montgomery County Farmers’ Association and Chamber of Commerce. The party travels from Indiana into Illinois and Missouri before returning home.
Paris reports a semi official note says the allies will transmit their reply to Foreign Minister Brockdorff-Renizau by Monday. The Four power council may refuse to recognize Admiral Kolchak's Russian government. Reparation terms set by the commission must be fixed within four months. Final action on Germany joining the league of nations is near. The Silesian issue is virtually settled.
Putnam County Farm Loan Association conducted substantial lending activity connected with the Federal Reserve System under federal law. The organization was described as doing significant business in the region, with loans totaling over $102,000 referenced in the report.
Government backed farm loans totaling 102000 dollars have been issued to Putnam county farmers in eight months. The association organized October 13 with County Agent Fouts overseeing the program. Loans run forty years secured by real estate mortgages.
Washington reports that Will Hays, chair of the Republican National Committee, sparked a harsh remark about President Wilson. The piece says the campaign of personal attacks has overridden focus on the League of Nations and the peace treaty, risking a pushback from the public as voters demand a constructive issue.
Fincastle residents report multiple visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs J W Terry and Clay Bridges plus families hosted and visited neighbors including Lee Whitted and family near Bellmore. Olive Everman stayed with Jarvis cousins in Brown's Valley. Aunt Amanda Grider is seriously ill and Darnell family called on John and Mary Dodd.
A Western speech by Hays sparked GOP ridicule and insinuations about Woodrow Wilson’s fate, as Taft loyalists warn against party splits. Democrats claim Wilson endures sharper abuse than Lincoln while nations face upheavals and red terror.
Lafayette Indiana June 12 Reports show Rat Day drives reducing rodent populations with thousands killed across counties including Putnam 7000 Marion 5000 Randolph 1500 Brown 5000 Vermillion 2000 Warrick pest control efforts and continued demand for poison and traps, farmers noting large early week kills and a statewide impact on food savings.
Putnam County Farmers' Association plans a monster event this summer with prominent speakers invited. The picnic aims to draw large crowds and showcase local agriculture.
A county committee meets next Saturday evening at the county agent's office in Putnam to plan a monster farmers picnic in August under the Putnam County Farmers Association. Prominent speakers including Governor Goodrich and Mr. Christie of Purdue will be invited to address the farmers.
Indianapolis native in French training camp writes from Tours about receiving copies of the News passing around as a circulating library. He details service with the 51st Engineers in France since June 1918 and describes duties aboard the American express for the AEF, routing through Nevers and Tours, along with other Indianapolis boys in service.
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