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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1920

Page

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De Pauw University Begins Eighty First Commencement Year

The eighty first commencement at De Pauw University opens with the annual School of Music concert prepared by Dean McCutchan drawing a large audience. President Grose’s Baccalaureate sermon at McHarry Hall urged faith aligned with scientific progress. Dr. Gobin led the 3 pm class meeting and Rev. Chen spoke at the 7 pm Vesper Service on America’s role in China. Senior chapel and class day featured farewell addresses by Prof. Carson and C. W. Jackson, with the class gift to the Retiring Fund Endowment and the Sigma Delta Chi cup awarded to M. D. Guild. The Senior play Bunty Pulls the Strings is staged in West College Auditorium. A. G. Brown and Russell Brown spent Sunday in Clinton.

de Pauw University School of Music Dean McCutchan President Grose McHarry Hall Pres. Grose God H. A. Gobin W. F. Swahlen Gobin W. P. Chen China Great Republic of the East America Dr. Chen W. W. Carson C. W. Jackson S. B. Town Sigma Del‘a Chi Coach Buss M. D Scout) Guild

U S Pays 138 528 489 Liberty Bond Interest June 15

Uncle Sam will pay Liberty Bond holders 138 528 489 in interest on June 15. In the Seventh Federal Reserve District covering Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan and Wisconsin bondholders receive about 20 488 497.

U.S Uncle Sam Liberty Victory Federal Reserve District Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Wisconsin

Merchants Pleased With Trade Day in Greencastle

Greencastle merchants report the Saturday trade day as the biggest in two years with thousands of dollars in goods sold. Crowds thronged the streets, the Greencastle band played two concerts, and both merchants and buyers praised the event for stimulating trade and fostering good will toward the town.

Greencastle the Herald

LeMay Murder Case Postponed to September Term

The state case against Lewis D. LeMay for the murder of William Lawson, moved from Clay County, is continued to the September term with Sept 9 as trial date. Bond set at $4,000. A previous trial ended with a hung jury in Putnam County cases.

Lewis D. LeMay William Lawson Clay County LeMay C’ Ain Putnam County Ciesuit J Ury Botriak

Marriage License Lists Couples and Officiants

Joshua Frankenfield of Chicago Illinois and Grace Payne of Rossville Indiana are issued a marriage license. Also listed are officiants Glenn J Hooser Fr Benjamin Harrison and Bessie Crosby Roachdale Alice Ellen Obenchain Bainbridge and Wilbur Ellen Priest Naingbridge.

Joshua Frankenfield Chicago Ill Grace Payne Rossville Ind Glenn J. Hooser Benjamin Harrison Bessie Crosby Roachdale Alice Ellen Obenchain Bainbridge Wilbur Ellen Priest Nainbridge

Ford Stolen Here On Saturday

Wilbur Brown lost a Ford car stolen from the east side of the square near four o clock Saturday afternoon. Neighbors later helped take Mr and Mrs Brown home. Earlier, a Ford parked in front of the Opera House had all tires stolen. Mr and Mrs J T Frankenfield wed here Saturday and will move to Chicago. Mrs Frankenfield is George W Hinton's sister.

Wilbur Brown Mrs. Brown Mr. Brown J. T. Frankenfield B. E. Kirkpatrick Chicago

Alpha Phi Convention Set at DePauw in June

The Alpha Phi national convention will open Monday June 21 at DePauw. About a thousand delegates will be housed in Rector Hall and local chapter houses. Miss Madge Headley of Chicago will speak on aid to French orphans, citing Red Cross work in Paris.

DePauw Rector Hall Alpha Phi Madge Headley Chicago Gamma de Pauw Miss Headley Red Cross Paris Roanne France

Greencastle Fish and Game Club to Reward Violators

Greencastle members of the fish and game club plan a vigorous campaign to curb illegal fishing and hunting in the county. They will offer a $25 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction under fish and game laws. Rev. and Mrs. Jones of East Chicago attend DePauw commencement exercises with their sons Harold and Paul Jones.

Fish and Game Club Greencastle Mrs. Jones East Chicago Harold Jones Paul Jones University DePauw

Roland A Nichols Delivering Thoughtful Lecture

One of the country’s foremost platform personalities, Roland A Nichols delivers a strong virile lecture titled The Man Worth While. He asks and answers key questions on heredity and modern civilization, inspiring youth and sober thinking in parents.

Toland A Nichols Mr. Nichols Roland A. Nichols

Subtracting Neighbor Views, What He Truly Knows

The remark suggests that what M%%q believes he knows, minus his neighbors' beliefs, leaves a rough estimate of his actual knowledge. It frames knowledge as a relative measure shaped by perceived external opinions.

The Servers and the Server

The piece contrasts two classes of people the plus and minus students. It praises those who give time talent and service to improve others lives while condemning those who demand receive and take rather than contribute. It frames service as a moral duty for young men in school.

Advantages of Jazz

A quoted line from Everybody's Magazine notes that jazz appeals for its informal nature and accessibility. The speaker, addressing Mr. Nurich, expresses fondness for jazz without requiring formal attire or prior knowledge of the writer.

Nurich Everybody's Magazine

Taylor Wins Tournament at Country Club Golf

I B Taylor won the second Country Club Golf Tournament amid a large field. Sayers took second with a 72 net, Cleve Thomas and Kerr tied for third with 74 nets, Beemer was fifth with 75 nets. A Club picnic will follow the event on Friday evening at six.

I. B. TaylOr S. C. Sayers H. A. Kerr Cleve Thomas W. A. Beemer Taylor Sayers Kerr

McConnell and Tippy Chosen for European Commission Visit

Bishop Francis J. McConnell and Worth M. Tippy were named to a 40 member interdenominational commission to visit Europe and study religious needs. McConnell represents the Methodist church. Tippy serves as secretary of the Federal Council's commission on the church and social service. The mission aims to foster international friendship and rebuild confidence in the United States after the peace treaty ratification delays and League of Nations concerns.

Francis J. McConnell Worth M. Tippy Europe Federal Churches of Christ In United States League of Nations

Maj Gen E M Lewis to Receive LL D Degree at DePauw

Major General E M Lewis formerly head of DePauw military department from 1892 to 1896 will arrive Tuesday to receive his LL D degree. He missed the honor last year due to headquarters duties in France and will depart after Wednesday's commencement. He will stay with Prof and Mrs W V Brown. Friends are invited to greet him Tuesday afternoon. He is remembered as the hero who helped smash the Hindenburg Line.

E. M. Lewis DePauw France Lewis W. V. Brown Hindenburg Line

Ford Car Overturns In Front Of Brookshire Home

Two Greencastle girls narrowly escaped serious injury Sunday when a Ford, traveling at high speed on Zine Mill road east of town, went off the road, tipped onto its side, and crossed a fence into a field in front of Mr and Mrs Joe Brookshire. Both girls suffered cuts bruises and shock though no serious injuries were reported.

Greencastle Ford Brookshire

Northwood Lots Selling Fast Amid Improvements

Northwood lot sales surge as improvements progress. A notable deal this week is the sale of two corner lots at Highwood Ave and Northwood Blvd to Mrs. Anna Fellows of Manhattan. Fellows owns a farm near Manhattan.

Northwood Highwood Ave North*wood Blvd Anna Fellows Manhattan Fellows

Northwood property sales prompt local alert

A Northwood investment push draws Grencastle residents to inspect available lots as out of town buyers from Indianapolis purchase in the area. A robbed watch and cash were recovered after a local hold up, highlighting local security concerns and the value of early inspection before properties sell out.

Pittsburgh Hief Tas J. S. Miller Miller Nanething Indianapolis Northwood Grencastle

Professor Van Denman Thompson Buys on Greenwood Avenue

Prof. V. D. Thompson reserved a choice building site on Greenwood Avenue this week.

V. D. Thompson Greenwood Ave van Denman Thompson Greenwood Avenue

Old Guard Attitude Clouds Harding Nomination

A Milwaukee era editorial notes Republican distrust of the Harding ticket. It cites old guard influence and compares Harding to McKinley, arguing progressives and liberals oppose the choice while Coolidge shifts political capital from police strikes. The piece calls Chicago nomination a victory for political gangs, not the rank and file.

United States Indianapolis Star Harding Middle West Old Guard Hanna McKinley Wood Lowden Coolidge Boston Chicago

Real Estate Transfers and Lot Sales Reported

Northwood Development Company transfers a lot in Northwood to Fred Hixon for 650 dollars. F Hamilton transfers land in Greencastle township to Andrew J Knoll. Sarah J Smith transfers a Roachdale lot to Emma F Kelley et al for 350 dollars. United States transfers land in Jackson township to Jesse Grantham. Howard Rockhill transfers a Greencastle lot to Elmer Gibson et ux for 160 dollars. Isaac Skelton transfers land in Washington to Isaac and Prentice Mace for 8.50 dollars.

Northwood Developement Company Fred Hixon Northwood Hamilton Andrew J. Knoll Greencastle Township Sarah J. Smith Emma F. Kelley Roachdale United States Jesse Grantham Jackson Township Howard Rockhill Elmer Gibson Et Ux Greencastle Isaac Skelton Isaac Prentice Mace Washington

Red Men Hold Memorial Ceremony at Forest Hill Cemetery

The Improved Order of Red Men local lodge held Memorial Day events with the Red Men Band from Harmony leading the march to Forest Hill cemetery and services. John F. Sedgwick of Martinsville, the great Junior Sagamore of the United States, delivered an address. A mixed quartet performed vocal numbers, and the program was described as appropriate and effective.

Improved Order of Red Men Red Men Band of Harmony Forest Hill Cemetery John FE. Sedgwick Martinsville Great Junior Sagamore United States Order of Red Men John Young Elmer Fetters Harry Moore Heber Ellis

Illinois Woman Purchases Northwood Building Site

Mrs Grace Payne of Rossville Illinois bought a prime building site in Northwood. She said her Rossville home may be sold soon and she might move to Greencastle after building. The Domestic Science Club plans a Wednesday meeting with Mrs James I Nelson.

Northwood Greencastle Grace Payne Rossville Illlinois Payne Domestic Science James I. Nelson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bunty Pully the West College A. G. Brown Russell Brown Clinton Miss Ina Gittings Nebraska American Commission For Relief Work Near East R. A. Nichols Chautauqua McConnell and Tippy Jor Brookshire Commercial Place General Wood
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