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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1920
Page
1
G H S wins the sectional tournament after a semifinal scare from Russellville. Adoga loses in the final game. The team advances to Bloomington on Thursday.
Greencastle High School earns a trip to Bloomington for the state basketball tournament after defeating Ladoga 18 to 13 in the district final at Bowman gym. A crowd near 3000 witnessed Greencastle rally from an early deficit, led by Masten York and Allen, with Peacock and Alfrey contributing for Ladoga.
Indiana market notes hogs sold 10 to 25 cents lower opening with most 15 cents down. prices ranged from 14.50 to 16.00 with most 15.00 to 15.85. Cattle were active and strong while calves and sheep held steady. Local buyers bought about 500 hogs. the rest went to outsiders.
Dr. E F Tittle spoke at DePauw chapel on sacrifices by men for causes and the enduring toll of war. DePauw athletic events included an Illinois relay carnival entry by Mason, Jones, and Shoptaugh with no points earned. Colonel James F McKinley inspected the ROTC unit as spring football practice begins under Coach Buss with theory lectures and later outdoor work. Ted Ogden, 22, is captain of the 1920 DePauw football squad.
Two marriage licenses are issued in the area as Tres e A Duncan and William Smith wed, and FE Wilson with Frank B Gline also marry. A civil case over property in Terre Haute is being heard in Putnam circuit court with Fogle and Dobbs represented by Hays Murphy after a Vigo venue change. County officials Jackson and Wallace attend Wabash Valley Empire Campaign events slated to start March 15. Temperature notes report 1 degree and 5 degrees above zero on successive mornings.
Dr F Vitle Mendenhall pastor of First Methodist Evanston spoke on the subject Can We Worship the God of Our Fathers at a church lecture. The talk addressed religious heritage and worship practices.
Ernest Forrest Tittle delivered the first Mendenhall lecture in McHarry hall on Sunday at 3 15 pm. He argued modern views of God differ from historic conceptions and urged a progressive revelation in American history. He urged peaceable internationalism and a broader outlook as civilization advances.
Major R W Schroeder flying a two seat Leper biplane at Dayton Ohio set a world speed record for high altitude flying at 197 miles an hour. The supercharger powered by exhaust gas enables full Liberty engine horsepower at high altitude. Also notes illness recovery of a local boy from influenza.
Home prayer meetings will be held as usual tomorrow night from 1 8 o'clock. After this week, morning sessions will run from 9 30 to 10 o'clock on Tuesday through Friday each week with listed leaders at various homes across the city.
Washington reports Dr. B K Nelson of the Bureau of Chemistry has isolated capsaicin the hottest substance in red pepper It is about 590 times hotter than pepper and could flavor tongues of all Americans in diluted form The compound appears as tiny clear crystals and resists usefulness in pure state
C Herbert McGlannahan 24, brother of Mrs Fred James, jailed on burglary charges after police recovered from him items stolen from the Neely Atastr and Mrs J B Tucker homes on February 5. He was arrested in Bedford posing as a U S detective with a revolver, and authorities connected him to a second unnamed accomplice. Authorities plan arraignment before Judge Hughes.
Robert C. Bridges transfers land to William T. Dickson in Monroe township for 6000 dollars. James K. Henry sells 70 acres in Jackson township to Charles Brown for 8750 dollars. Reuben B. Arnold conveys 60 acres in Monroe township to William Price for 4500 dollars. Lucy Stultz deeds 40 acres in Monrog township to Andrew J. Sanford and wife.
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