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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1919
Page
1
George Humphreys before Judge James P. Hughes on criminal charge receives freedom to serve seven year term with a court order to pay six dollars weekly to support the child.
George Humphreys, an express wagon driver, received a sentence of one to seven years in state prison on a guilty plea for failing to provide for his child. Judge James P. Hughes suspended the term, ordering $6 weekly support to be paid to the county clerk and requiring bond. Mrs Humphreys and her child live with relatives near Fern. further action depends on divorce and violation of support obligations.
The War Savings Stamp offers a four percent quarterly compound rate and matures in five years while never dipping below par. It yields three percent monthly appreciation, reducing risk if sold early. Treasury plans new $100 and $1,000 stamps, with the $100 stamp priced at 83.40 in June and reaching $100 by January 1, 1924.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Barnaby are entertaining at dinner this evening in what appears to be a social visit.
Washington May 24 The seventeen year cicadas of Brood No 10 emerge after 17 years underground. Entomologists warn of tree damage beginning in about ten days with bagging each tree as the sure protection. The US Department of Agriculture conducts ongoing studies and night observations. Also reports: sale of property on South Jackson and Page Street and memorial services at New Providence Church June 1 with speakers Sherrill and Cash.
Victor J. Paphaecl, minister, opens with Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:10 with sermon The Alabaster Box memorial. Miss Helen Houghton leads Christian Endeavor at 6:20 in a union meeting for Young People's, Intermediate and Junior with songs and music. Evening service at 7:30 focuses on The Purpose of the Gospel. Junior Endeavor Tuesday at 4:00 led by Marjorie Schmitt. Women's Circle Wednesday at 2:30 led by Mrs. Mary Mathias with hostesses Miss Kate Grooms Mrs. Mary McCammack Miss Kate Sellers. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30.
Democratic party in IRE ARQUSED BY GODRICH appointment of Cloverdale woman to succeed her Republican husband as a democratic member of the board of trustees of state institution causes comment.
Protest roils Putnam county Democrats as Governor Goodrich names Mrs Estee Duncan of Cloverdale to succeed her husband Estes Duncan as trustee. Democrats claim the move fixes the board to the Governor’s political liking and question the Democratic affiliation of the appointee and the timing of the appointment.
Governor Goodrich names his wife as successor to Duncan on the state institution board, charging the appointment to the Democratic party. Critics cite a close personal friendship between Duncan and Ralston that allegedly influenced votes, while the boards are supposed to be non partisan.
Several Greencastle girls assisted in the Salvation Army Home Service fund drive by soliciting on the square. Much money was secured and chairman Wallace Welch says the drive ends Monday with expectations of full township participation and a successful termination.
Mrs. C. W. Otis will give another organ recital at College Avenue Church Sunday evening. Recitals resume after a winter pause and are expected to attract a large audience. A splendid program has been arranged and the public is welcome.
Pastor Guy C. McHenry leads a Sunday of worship and programs at the Nazarene Church. Sunday school begins at 9 30 with a Children's Day foreign mission program and offerings. Morning service starts at 10 30 followed by an evening evangelistic service at 7 30. All are invited.
The Christian Church announces Rev. Levi Marshall as pastor with Freda Hart organist and Cora O'Brien superintendent. Morning service at 10 40 features Does God Care with soloists Florence Wright Nellie Huger and Esther Boyle. Evening 7 30 offers songs solos duets and a short sermon Why Express It. All welcome.
Donald McLean and Fromas Welch travelled to Indianapolis today to transport Ford vehicles for the King Morrison and Foster agency in Greencastle.
Engineers survey a new National Old Trails Road alignment to replace the Reelsville hill route and eliminate crude crossings at Pennsyvania crossings. The changes aim to cut fatalities and improve safety, with present routes altered accordingly.
Indiana state highway engineers say work will begin this year on the segment from Terr Haute to five miles beyond Stilesville, with Vigo, Clay, Putnam and Hendricks counties nearing completion. A brick surface is likely, and a new Walnut Creek bridge at Reelsville will be concrete with two Tri-toot arches to eliminate the Reelsville hill and three danger points.
The plan relocates the road to run farther south on the south side and swing northward on the north side to create safer curves. A change to the overhead bridge at Putnamville is proposed, either by a grade crossing modification or by widening the bridge to ensure safe travel.
Arthur R Hurst sells to Joseph Brackney a lot in Greencastle. Elmer S Fuqua sells to Arthur R Hurst nineteen acres in Washington Township for 2000 dollars. George Dobbs sells to B E McCammack a lot in Belle Union for 1 dollar. James M West sells to Corda Grant forty acres in Washington Township for 1 dollar. Corda Grant sells to Cornelius East forty acres in Washington Township for 100 dollars. Lollie Duckworth sells to Grace B Pruitt a lot in Greencastle for 1260 dollars.
Prof George L Clark of DePauw University spoke to the Anderson high school student body on War Gases. He described poisonous sneeze mustard cough and tear gases learned from wartime experimental stations in Washington. Principal W Courson praised the experienced chemist who earlier studied under him.
A large crowd enjoyed an American composers program in the Greencastle high school auditorium Friday. Proceeds benefit the second ward Parents Teachers' Club for school equipment. Edna Cogswell Otis led with reader Frank Donner and pianist Harry Smith providing strong support.
Lieut. and Mrs. Claire Bittles traveled to Camp Sherman today as Lieut. Bittles prepared to be discharged from military service.
Organizations will form on the square at 1 20 P M and march to the cemetery led by the Greencastle Band. The speaker is not yet secured.
All world war soldiers in Putnam county are invited to Green Castle next Friday for Memorial Day events under G A R Spanish-American and world war veterans. Form in line at 1 50 p m on the square with Greencastle band leading a march east on Washington to College then south to Henna and to the cemetery. Lieut Roy Brackney will marshal. an out of town speaker is expected.
At Indianapolis stockyards on a Saturday tens of thousands of animals were recorded including 6 500 hogs 250 cattle 500 calves and 59 sheep with 1 500 layovers. Sales rose 10 cents from the prior period to 20 60 20 75 per hundredweight and expectations pointed higher. Local packers bought 5 000 head with outsiders buying the rest while cattle and sheep held steady and calves fell 50 cents to 1.00.
The Rev Kirkpatrick leads Memorial Sunday events with Sunday School at 9 30 morning worship at 10 40 featuring The Only Fitting Memorial. Epworth League gathers at 6 30 led by Clyde Lininger. Evening organ recital by Mrs Otis at 7 30. All welcome.
The Locust Street M E Church invites all to Sunday school at 9 30 a m with Mrs H B Longden as superintendent The 10 40 a m service honors the boys of the sixties now the old soldiers of the legion Spanish American and late war veterans invited to join the service Relief Corps to attend in a body Reserved seats for all Epworth League at 6 30 p m Evangelistic service at 7 80 p m A cordial welcome to all Honor roll notes for Christ and humanity all contributors to the Centenary fund are on the roll encourage volunteering to reach the quota.
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