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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
1
Long standing racial barrier in the US Senate appears broken as a discharge of a White man gives place to a Colored man. The historic shift signals a major change in political representation after weeks of tension and debate.
Washington reports a white Senate office employee was displaced when a black clerk was promoted at the request of Senator Spencer of Missouri. The move sparked a party split, threats from Senator New of Indiana, and a revolt among Republican staff, signaling a heated battle over patronage and civil rights in the capitol.
The piece notes the Republican filibuster blocked bills from passage last session and cites economies in Army and Nay appropriations. It calls out Sherman Illinois for a controversial speech about Vatican control of the League of Nations, while Republicans urged silence.
The secretary of the treasury announces that all United States treasury certificates of indebtedness, series V-G dated February 27 1919 and maturing July 29 1919, are called for redemption on July 1 1919 at par and accrued interest. Interest will cease accruing on that date, but holders may exchange by July 1 1919 at par plus accrued interest for T-4 certificates dated June 3 1919 and maturing September 15 1919.
Rainy weather brings fine crops and a well attended Dunkard church meeting led by El der Root. A follow up gathering is planned for the second Sunday in July. Mrs Fulford and her child visited Mrs Eula Staggs. Leela Moore returned from teaching and Everett Maddox came back from Germany. Mrs Bertha Brothers and children along with Mrs Lida Pierce visited Mrs Sarah Bettis for a day last week.
Malta residents Mr. and Mrs. Sam Campbell plan a two week stay in Martinsville for treatment. Community members attended Bethel festival. Gladys and Oval Miller visited Stilesville relatives. Miss Lucy Garrett traveled to Greens Castle. Dick Smith to complete a new residence near Stop 26. Gilbert Knetzer also builds. Umberto of Greens Castle visits Miller children. Josh Garrett buys a new automobile. Frank Garrett fished at Big Walnut. Clyde Walls hauls lumber for Phil Pruitt.
At Versailles Hermann Mueller the German foreign minister is announced as president of the German peace delegation. He is to sign the treaty, likely with a twenty member entourage, while debates continue over who will sign on behalf of Germany and when the ceremony will occur.
In loving memory of my dear son Lester Cunningham who died June 24 1917. My son, the bygone day brings tears and sighs yet I know you are happy in that realm beyond the skies. Thy memory ne er will be forgot thy grave will e er be green. Miss Irene Selby daughter of Mrs Lena Selby returns to Greencastle after visiting friends in Muncie.
Hog prices at Indianapolis yards fell 20 cents with sales at 21.15 and top 21.25. Arrivals included 11 500 hogs 1 000 cattle 450 calves and 200 sheep. Local packers took 7 000 hogs while outsiders took the rest. Cattle and sheep were steady and calves strong. Temperature reached 70 degrees Monday per Weather Man Joe P Allen Jr. The morning thermometer also read 70. People enjoyed the cool spell and hoped it would last.
City residents are advised on how to tell apart the harmful common barberry and purple leaved barberry from the harmless Japanese variety. Descriptions cover plant height, leaf shape, leaf arrangement, and berry clustering.
Next Sunday evening the Epworth League will install officers for the coming year. The slate includes President Lois F Woodworth and several vice presidents led by Lillian O Hair Ralph Fry and Dessie Ham. Other posts include Secretary Orville Thomas Treasurer Charles Holland and Organist Mrs Donald Hendrick. A Fourth of July address on The Higher Patriotism will be given at the evening service, with the third communion at 11 a.m.
Paris reports Premier Clemen ceau intends to resign once the treaty is promulgated. He believes he has completed his mission as premier. Parliament is expected to ratify the treaty in July. Frank Lyons has purchased a Marmon touring car to be delivered soon.
More than 200 members attend the national convention at Rector Hall as Mrs. Lillian McCausland Norman outlines war activities and anti German propaganda work. The gathering includes notable visitors such as Miss Edith Wherry, and honors Alpha O history of ambulance support for France.
A fragmented OCR item lists multiple individuals with given city hints including Indianapolis Rensselaer Rockville Crawfordsville and Muncie along with several Mrs variants and Estelle Montgomery. Details and context are not provided in readable form.
Fergus Falls Minnesota relief crews press on after last Sunday's tornado. Mayor L C Hodgson of St Paul arranged 2000 loaves of bread with 1000 daily thereafter. An appeal to raise 500000 for reconstruction is planned. Two militia companies join the search and guard effort as 60 dead are feared with 44 bodies recovered.
Washington June 24 to July 1 marks National Buttermilk Day the agriculture department says buttermilk is nutritious tasty and zestful and will encourage dairy consumption. Cre ameries and milk plants are urged to cooperate to ensure ample supply while noting its uses in drinks and frozen treats and even its medical benefits for certain intestinal disorders.
The wives of Greencastle Country Club members organize a picnic next Friday evening on the northeast grounds under elm trees. Members and families will be invited for a pleasant gathering on the course.
The Greencastle Commandery No 11 K T holds a stated conclave Wednesday June 25 at 7 30 pm. E E Caldwell commands and James McD reports on business of interest for the meeting.
Fred Thomas and Andrew Hirt purchased the old De Paud Farm and plan to subdivide almost ninety acres into building lots.
Dr. G. W. Bence sold the DePauw farm, near ninety acres with Franklin Street boundary, to the Putnam Realty Company a partnership of Andrew Hirt and Fred Thomas. Sale about $200 an acre. Purchasers plan to subdivide into town lots to address dwindling housing supply in Greenscastle and have experts lay out the new residence addition. Several people have already expressed interest in lots.
Rev. P. P. Belew arrives from Vincennes to lead a brush arbor revival on the Bruner place near Happy Hollow schoolhouse nine miles west of Greencastle and three miles east of Lena under Nazarene church auspices. He will preach at the Nazarene church on Vine and Washington streets tonight and invites all to attend and welcome the evangelist.
Bradford Jones transfers lots 92 93 14 and 95 in Russellville for 1150 dollars to Clyde Sutherlin. Sarah E Brackney et al sell land in Warren Township for 10 dollars to Mat J Murphy.
Langdon book seller Elmer Stratton describes a radiator manifold pipe that boils radiator water to moisture and feeds the manifold to simulate damp weather running. He reports fuel mileage improvement from eighteen to about twenty three miles per gallon after the modification.
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