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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1919
Page
1
A draft ordinance before the council proposes drivers pay 3 a year and licenses at 325 each for 16 GHTNEYS units, with other council actions pending adoption.
An ordinance setting taxi license fees at 25 cents per passenger fare and 25 dollars per taxi vehicle plus 3 dollars per driver passed first reading. It aims to curb taxi abuses and includes a 25 dollar fine for violations.
The long delayed tractor demonstration went ahead today on the Goldsberry farm two miles east of town. Four tractors showcased their work to several farmers who attended, though the crowd was small due to the busy farming season.
George Hamilton and John Hamilton appeared before the mayor recounting a quarrel over a dog. Oral Cooper was badly beaten in the incident. John Hamilton faces assault and battery charges for allegedly attacking Cooper after he was knocked down and kicked.
All Greencastle high school graduates are invited to a alumni banquet at the high school on June 5. Class chairmen hold tickets or they can be picked up at the county clerk’s office via Mrs Harry Moore or at Christie shoe store with Greg Potter. Alumni should buy tickets promptly to assure seating.
The Brooks revival at the Christian church presents An Old Love Story and tonight's illustrated war lecture The Modern Armageddon. Harry Maxwell's singing drew high praise and Miss Huger is mentioned among the program details.
A series of over a hundred tinted photos and drawings depict war scenes from Russia Belgium Poland and France. Crayton Brooks draws praise for fiery remarks inflaming Missouri and others call him a master of assemblies. Lectures draw large crowds with free admission and a reception for new members follows.
A disease resembling take all in Australian wheat appears in patches near Granite City NL and Indiana officials seek confirmation of its spread. Farmers in Putnam county are urged to inspect fields and report suspected cases to county agricultural agent R. S. Fouts, with specimens if possible. Immediate action is urged.
The Depauw Tigers clinch the series by defeating Wabash 6 to 2 in the fourth contest. The fifth and deciding game will be played in Greencastle on Tuesday May 27.
DePauw defeats Wabash 6 to 2 on McKeen Field to even the baseball series at two games apiece. Captain Julien limited the Scarlet finish and struck out 11 after a third inning error opened the door. The decisive tie game will be played May 27 at Greencastle with large rooter crowds anticipated.
A list of names in Greencastle Indiana dated May 14 1919 for advertised letters. Recipients include Alten Charley Coffing Leonard Figg Nema May Galloway Cora Gillis Elbert Hill Hazel Hoper Frince Harris Charles Lane Wheeler Morris Lucile Michael Cora Nichols Kainthice Perry Herbert Sands Martha Taylor Paul Toney Ruth Thompson Jassie Toole Arnie Young Julia. Postmaster W L Denman notes to call for advertised letters.
In a tense game at Wabash, Bastian hit a three-base shot and drove in runs as Julien and Jay dominated on the mound. Bastian led with two doubles, while teammates Guild Isenbar ger Ponner Stephenson Gullett LaFollette and Donner contributed hits and fielding helped secure the win despite Beatty and others adding errors.
J T Palmer 64 longtime manager of the Nance Creamery dies after a six week illness at Methodist hospital Indianapolis The body to Greencastle this afternoon funeral Thursday 4 PM at Locust Street Church with Rev Don Nichols and Rev Levi Marshall in charge. He will be buried in Lancaster Kentucky family lot. He leaves a widow nine children four brothers and six sisters.
A health ordinance was unanimously passed defining duties of physicians and druggists and protecting the public from venereal diseases. The measure received full support with 18 votes in favor.
The city council unanimously adopted the model health ordinance from the state board of health to combat venereal disease. Dr H W McKane urged passage, noting 50 Indiana towns and 57 of 58 states have joined the effort. Sec 2 requires reporting of any venereal disease cases to the state board. Sec 3 mandates patient education on prevention and treatment. Sec 4 covers case investigation.
Ten thousand hogs arrived at Indianapolis yards on Wednesday pushing prices down five cents to a range of 20.75 to 20.85 with a top of 20.90. Local packers bought 7,000 head and outsiders the rest. Cattle receipts were 1,500. calves 650. sheep 100. Steers sold strong to higher. females steady. Calves and sheep unchanged from Tuesday. George Morris of Terre Haute, formerly of this city, was here today. Lieut Gordon Thomas of the U S Navy, stationed at a Philadelphia hospital, is home on a ten day furlough.
City board of health and health officer are authorized to ascertain and investigate all cases within Greencastle and identify infection sources. They may examine persons with gonorrhea or chancroid as needed, with physician consent for patients already under care. It is unlawful for non physicians to diagnose or treat venereal diseases and for facilities to display related cures or remedies.
The high school auditorium will host a merit film and a comical play Bob's Burglar by Mary Roberts Rinehart with Marguerite Clark in the lead. Paramount film, Bray Pictograph, Burton Holmes travelogue, and student musicians accompany the program to fund a new stage curtain. Green Castle advances Better Speech Week and a politeness campaign. Private Philip Sellars is home on leave from Fort Clark, Texas. The Indian cantata The Feast of the Red Corn earned over seventy dollars and may be revisited. Pauline Pollard is ill with scarlet fever and Helen Wilson misses school due to mumps.
Hugh Balgon leaves Montauk Point New York aboard a great navy dirigible on a 24 hour flight to St Johns Newfoundland. The voyage may be followed by an attempt to cross the Atlantic.
The C-5 commanded by Lieutenant-Commander Emery W. Coil left Monteuk Point New York at 8 am for St Johns Newfoundland, aiming to cross the Atlantic in 24 hours at 50 mph. If coastal tests satisfy officials, a transatlantic crossing to the British Isles via Azores or Newfoundland routes could follow, with spare parts and inflation gas aboard.
The Mendenhall lecture series at DePauw starts Sunday at Meharry Hall 3.15 pm with Dr John Kelman of Free St George's Edinburgh. Four lectures total run Sunday through Wednesday evenings at 7. Phillip Sellers, son of Mr and Mrs Charley Sellers, is on three day furlough from U S cavalry in Texas.
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