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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
1
The third annual commencement at Reelsville High School will take place this evening at 8 15 at the Reelsville Methodist Episcopal Church. The graduates list is read aloud as part of the ceremony.
The third annual commencementExercises of Reelsville high school take place this evening at 8 15 at the Methodist church. Six graduates will participate in the program featuring an orchestra, invocations, speeches, selections, and diplomas.
Washington reports the naval seaplane NC-4 could not depart Ponta Delgada for Lisbon as seas were too rough. Admiral Jackson relayed that the start was postponed and weather forecasts hinted at possible continuation tomorrow as southwest winds shift northeast.
Indianapolis livestock receipts on May 22 show 13,500 hogs 1,450 cattle 750 calves and 200 sheep with 1700 hogs in pens lay overs. Sales fell 25 cents to 20.75 to 21.00 as local packers bought 8,000 and outsiders 3,000. Cattle trading was slow but prices held steady.
Advertised letters list includes Bertholome John Burnett B M Coffman Howard Dunn H A Key Rev A S Hood Ross Owen Henry T Reitzel Daniel H Smith Evelyn V In calling for same please say advertised W L Denman P M Mrs S Grant Scott Mrs Ed Dalby and Mrs Lee Reeves returned from Indianapolis where they attended the Rebekah Assembly.
Express wagon driver George Humphreys is scheduled to appear before the judge tomorrow charged with failure to provide a home for his wife and child. The case follows an alleged period of neglect and may proceed to court proceedings soon.
George Humphreys a express company driver faces a charge of failure to provide for his wife and child. He had been ordered by a judge to provide a home and support but did not comply. The wife and baby have been living with her parents near Fern Alec Sears. Judge Hughes has ordered Humphreys to appear tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Howard and sons John and Charles spent the weekend with Mr Howard s parents at Knightstown. Mrs Myra Curtis of Greencastle and Mrs Julia Wilds of Indianapolis visited their niece Mrs Will Giidewell and family. Miss Jessie Allee spent Saturday night with Eletitia Cromwell.
The lower branch of Congress endorses the Susan B. Anthony amendment for a second time with a margin of 42. Political division of balloting shows 102 Democrats voting favorably.
The House adopted the equal suffrage constitutional amendment on its third day of the new Congress by 304 to 89, with 200 Republicans and 102 Democrats voting yes. Opposition came from 70 Democrats and 19 Republicans. The measure faces the Senate where fate is unsure.
Five G. H. S. athletes travel to Richmond on Saturday for the state high school meet. Participants include Harry Grey in high jump Leroy Bee in high hurdles Ed Wright in low hurdles Paul Weathers in the half mile and the Belzy team of Piercy Allee Paul Weathers Ed Wright and Leroy Bee.
Clarence L. Cherry files in Putnam circuit court for a divorce from Lelia P. Cherry alleging marriage on May 6, 1915 and separation after December 24, 1915. He cites cruel and inhuman treatment including neglect of meals and home life. the couple were previously divorced and remarried. Corwin & Gillen represent Cherry.
Governor Goodrich appointed Clem ent Kelly Clayton Nev ada Duncan(Cloverdale) Park Beadle Rockville and James S Wright Vevay to the Indiana State Sanitarium board at Rockville reshaping the old hospital for tuberculosis. The four trustees replace a three member panel and include two Republicans one Democrat. Kelly from the old board remains.
The note from the United States, England, and France requests explanations for troop landings at a Turkish port, signaling diplomatic tensions and seeking clarification on actions prompting the protest.
Reports say Italian forces landed at Adalia Bodrum and Mekri while Premier Orlando and Foreign Minister Sonnino were away from the conference. A U S F R Britain note sought explanation of the move and its response to allies remains unknown. Berlin asks for seven extra days to reply to the peace treaty amid concerns over Bolshevism and Polish Ukrainian hostilities.
Mrs Maud Day of Kokomo visited her father Nelson Reeves last week. Ward Arnold works for D W Hurst. Fay Childs and family spent Sunday at Mrs Della McFarland’s home.
At a Saturday Farmers' Association meeting John W. Robe was named chairman of a committee with O. A. Day H. C. Batman W. E. Gill and D. L. Norman to list and sell this season's wool clip. Thousands of fleeces have been listed and good prices are expected. Oscar Williams has purchased the J Sudranski Co store in south Greencastle and will start inventory Monday with business opening soon after selling his coal business to Glen Hamrick.
Wallace Welcr county chairman reports steady progress in securing the county quota of the Salvation Army Home Service Fund. The effort focuses on outreach and local donations to support veteran and family aid programs through the organization.
Putnam county drives for the Salvation Army Home Service fund advance, Wallace Welch says, with Mari on and Greencastle townships reporting the strongest results. Residents, returning soldiers, and Liberty Loan workers join in, aiming to hit the county quota of 3142 and place Putnam in the over the top class by week’s end.
From Paris France May 3 119 Arthur Elmore writes Hazel Fox describing visits to art galleries tomb of Napoleon Versailles and the palace of a former king He recounts Napoleon's exile to St Helena his death in 1821 and his ashes placed on the Seine He notes the 1871 Franco Prussian war and the Kaiser’s proclamation in the room of mirrors and the seal of a harsh treaty He signs with regards to Hazel and family in France through Co A 64th US Inf AEF France
The Commercial Club plans an elaborate May 30 memorial event in Greencastle to honor Putnam's heroes with a military funeral and public ceremony. The program aims to showcase local veterans, military honors, and community tribute.
The Greencastle Commercial Club leads a Memorial Day program for Putnam county soldiers. A meeting tonight at the club rooms will adopt detailed cere monies plans. Lieut Roy Brackney, a returned soldier, heads arrangements for a military funeral and other events to honor the fallen.
Indianapolis May 22 A Sunbeam factory error left engines oversize making their cars ineligible for the 500 mile Indianapolis race. Dario Resta and Jean Chassagne are being courted by rival teams as replacements loom. Louis Coatalen seeks parts from Wolverhampton while awaiting factory results and travel challenges complicate plans.
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