Little Danish Vessel Rescues Stranded Airmen at Sea
A Danish steamer with no wireless aids reaches the Scotch coast area to aid a crew of aviators in distress. The aeronauts, forced down by engine trouble, are kept afloat by the ship until rescue.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1919
Page
1
Aviators Hawker and Grieve Rescued off Orkneys
Harry G Hawker and Lieutenant Commander MacKenzie Grieve, who set out to fly the Atlantic with limited protection, were saved after their plane stalled over the water on May 19. They were aboard the Danish steamer Marvy then transferred to the Revenue cutter, and will reach London soon to be hailed as men returned to life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harry G. Hawker
MacKenzie Grieve
Atlantic Ocean
Orkneys
Newfoundland
Alcht
New Orleans
Norfolk
Aarhaus
Denmark
Hawker
Grieve
Lackine
Lewis
Monkhiner
Crieve
Pritish Admiralty
Flaeshin Revenue
Daily Mail
Treland
Sknlane
Marv
Letter From Jesse Murphy Home From Hilberschied
Mr and Mrs George Murphy receive a brief 1919 letter from their son Jesse written in Germany on May 1 stating he is well and enjoying his time and asking about folks back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Murphy
Jesse
Hilberschied
Germany
Soldier to mother from front lines mentions transfer and travel
The letter from Jesse of Composite Co. 2nd Trust Brig 3rd Army American Expeditionary Force describes being transferred out of I Company, joining a regiment bound for allied countries, expecting about a year left, travel plans to Coblenz and Antwerp Belgium, with a May 24 departure to England and promises to send postcards. He closes with warmth to his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Coblenz
England
Antwerp
Belgium
Mamaia
Decoration Day Program Sets Field for Friday Exercises
Complete schedule of events for next Friday afternoon announced by the G A R with the organization to take a leading part in exercises.
Decoration Day Exercises Planned by Greensburg G A R
The Greencastle Post No. 11 of the Grand Army of the Republic outlines the Decoration Day program for May 20 1919. Members meet at the courthouse at 1 pm then march to Forest Hill cemetery with alternate indoor venue at Locust Street Church if weather fails. Lincoln’s Gettysburg address will be read by Miss Marie Helen Cory and Comrade Alonzon Murphy will deliver the day’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle Post, No. 11
Grand Army of the Republic
A. R
Court House
Forest Hill Cemetery
Locust Street
Lincoln
Marie Helen Cory
DePauw University
Alonzon Murphy
Greensburg
Indiana
S. F. Lockridge
Keller
Parade Route and Parking Ban for Decoration Day
Public notice outlines parade path from Washington Street to Berry Street with directions via College Avenue Hanna Street Locust Street and Berry Street. No parking on listed streets from 1 30 p m until parade end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
South Side Square
College Avenue
Hanna Street
Locust Street
Berry Street
Farms Sold At Auction West Of Town
Cyrus Stoner sells Old Farrow Farm, west of town, to William H. Reed of Thorntown for 135 dollars an acre. Kivetts purchase Fred Vaughn Farm. Three farms change hands in recent real estate activity with the Thorp area showing strong sale interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ycurgus Stoner
Old Farrow
William H. Reed
Thorntown
Kivett
Fred Vaughn
Real estate deals mark Putnam county farmland activity
Three farm sales closed Saturday in Putnam County show activity in farmland. Lycurgus Stoner sold the Farrow farm of 160 acres to William H. Reed of Thorntown for 21 600 dollars at 135 dollars per acre. O G Kivett bought the old Charley Kelley farm east of town for 10 000 dollars, 82 acres in Jefferson township. The Phipps forty acre tract north of town sold to Benjamin Saatthaft of Illinois for 7 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Lycurgus Stoner
Ed. Black
Farrow
William H. Reed
Thorntown
O. G. Kivett
Charley Kelley
Fred Vaughn
Jefferson Township
Phipps
Benjamin Saatthaft
Illinois
NC-4 Flight Delayed By Weather At Lisbon Naval Route
May 25 Ponta Delgada reports no quick change in foul weather over Lisbon hindering NC-4 seaplane leg to England. Winds remain strong with rain squalls forecast for tonight and Monday delaying takeoff. Aircraft secured in inner harbor with guard boat and searchlights at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
England
Property Transfers and County War Council Message
The Harry Talbott and E R Hamrick real estate agency reports the sale of 108 acres south of town belonging to Mrs Tom Moore to Charles A Cooper for 4000 dollars. They also report the Downes property on Crown Street belonging to Frank Cannon sold to Mike Wolfe for 700 dollars. OUR APPRECIATION Greencastle Indiana May 25 1919. The County Council of Defense of Putnam County dissolves after contributing to the war effort, praising Chairman Clement C Hurst for leadership and financing efforts, with reflections on national sacrifice and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Talbott
E. R. Hamrick
Tom Moore
Charles A. Cooper
Downes
Crown Street
Frank Cannon
Mike Wolfe
County Council of Defense
Putnam County
Indiana
Washington
Lincoln
Clement C. Hurst
Hurst
Wabash Plays Here Tomorrow In Deciding Game
Wabash and its opponent meet on McKeen Field tomorrow at 3 30 for the deciding game in a five game series after both teams won two games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Fifth Game Set In Stand-Off Series Between Wabash and DePauw
The decisive fifth game of a five game baseball series between Wabash College and DePauw will be played Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. on McKee Field in Green Castle. Four games are tied 2 2. Admission will be charged as this is not a regular scheduled game. DePauw, confident, aims to trim Crawfordsville’s team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash College
DePauw
McKeen Field
Coach Buss
Greencastle
Crawfordsville
DePauw Tigers
Hawker and Grieve Win Consolation Prize in London
The London Daily Mail awards Hawker and Grieve a consolation prize of 5000 pounds sterling worth 25000 dollars after offering a 50000 dollar purse for the first Atlantic crossing. The prize is presented in London on May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawker
Grieve
London
London Daily Mail
Atlantic Ocean
Hawker and
Death of Nathan Chapman in Indiana Home
Nathan Chapman aged 80 died about 10 p m Saturday at his East Washington street residence after a long illness. He left a widow a son Ewing Chapman of Rockville and four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1 p m at the home conducted by Rev Warner Terre Haute and Rev B E Kirkpatrick of College Avenue Church. Burial will be in Rockville. Mrs Fred Sayles and daughter visited from Chicago. Mrs Ford Lucas hosted bridge. Mr and Mrs F G Gilmore called to Harrison Ohio by illness of Mrs Gilmore's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Chapman
East Washington Street
Ewing Chapman
Rockville
Warner
Terre Haute
B. E. Kirkpatrick
College Avenue Church
Hog Receipts and Steady Prices Reported at Indianapolis Stockyards
Receipts at the Indianapolis stockyards Monday totaled 6500 hogs 900 cattle 650 calves and 100 sheep with hog sales at 20.60 to 20.75 per hundredweight Prices for steel cattle calves and sheep were steady to strong Local packers handled 5500 head with outsiders taking the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Vincennes Reports Suspected Earthquake Shake
The Vincennes Indiana area was jolted this morning by a quake lasting about two minutes. Buildings shook and furniture moved. at Postmaster Richard M Tobinson’s home a bed toppled and a doorway was damaged as residents described the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Ind
Richard M. Tobinson
Robinsons
Salvation Army Drive Continues in Putnam County
Three townships have quota while the Salvation Army drive remains incomplete in Putnam County. Campaign continues through the week as Greencastle city reports progress and works to meet targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Putnam County
Greencastle City
Salvation Army Fund Drive progress in townships
County Chairman Wallaca Welch reports Floyd Clinton Franklin and Russell townships over quota in the Home Service Fund drive. Greencastle city and township show good progress and should rise above target soon. Floyd township at lagging. drive extended through the week or until each township meets its quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Franklin
Russell
Salvation Army Home Service
Greencastle
Floyd Township
Wallaca Welch
Hoodoo senior play gains rapid progress at high school
The Hoodoo, the senior play coached by Miss Leota Deam, is advancing quickly and expected to be one of the best high school productions at G. H. S. The show debuts Friday night in the high school auditorium amid a crowded house. Frances Brian announces open art rooms June 3 and 4 to display student works and industrial drawings. A banquet honors the 1919 basketball and track teams tonight in the high school domestic science rooms at 7 o'clock, supervised by Miss Mary Cammack with the athletic board funding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Deam
Frances Brian
Brian
Mary Cammack
Iano Recital by Frances Helen Miller at DePauw Music Hall
Miss Frances Helen Miller presents a senior piano recital Tuesday evening at 8 in DePauw School of Music hall. The program includes Beethoven Op 10 No 2 Sonata movements Allegro Allegretto Presto Scherzo in E minor Op 20, Chopin preludes in B major and C minor, Chopin Fantasia in C sharp minor, MacDowell pieces From Sea Pieces and Fireside Tales, plus Liszt Venezia e Napoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iano
Frances Helen Miller
DePauw School of Music Hall
Beethoven
MacDowell
ieaeBe MacDowell A. D
Pobeniol
Bootleggers Caught by Employer at Cement Plant Site
Five quarts of whiskey were found abandoned in a getaway car after men who had transported alcohol fled the scene. The pursuers contained the bootleggers until authorities arrived to take them into custody.
Plant foremen seize evidence against bootleggers at mill
Officials and foremen at the cement plant south of town detained a car and five quarts of whiskey found in a tool box as they acted to curb bootleg liquor sales to laborers. The vehicle belonged to a Greencastle man. officers confiscated it and the liquor while awaiting warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanger Construction Company
Howard
Marshal O'Hair
Greencastle
Center Madison Social Roundup At Dunkard Church and Union Chapel
R P Moore and family and Mrs Lara Quinlisk attended the basket meeting at the Dunkard church Sunday. Also memorial service at Union Chapel Sunday afternoon. Elder and Mrs William Nicosor visited John Quinlisk Sunday. Mrs Mary Crosby of Kankakee Ill visiting Mrs Ella Call. James Walker home from France. Ralph Call and mother at Roy Keyte funeral at Union Chapel Wednesday. Mrs Ida Atkins visited Mrs S H Talley Thursday. Leon Johnson hosted a party Friday night with games and a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Moore
Lara Quinlisk
Dunkard
Union Cape
William Nicosor
John Quinlisk
Mary Crosby
Kankakee
Ill
Ella Call
James Walker
France
Ralph Call
Roy Keyte
Union Chapel
Ida Atkins
S. H. Talley
Leon Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jesse Murphy
Omposite Co
2Nd Trust
3Rd Army
Am. E. F
Beth
Wagoner, Keller
Grooms
Vestal
Allen
Rockhill
James Daggy
F. A. Hays
A. H. Lockridge
W. B. Vestal
Will Conklin
Halstead Selby
Dan Donahue
Harry Hawkins
W. J. Ashton
W. R. Co
Andrew Hanna
Charles McGaughey
A. B. Hanna
F. G. Gilmore
Roy Bracknev
Will Graham
Captain Frazee
Cairo
Egypt
Greencastle, Indiana
Mr. Hurst
Fred Sayles
B. F. Corwin
Chicago
Ford Lucas
Bridge Club
Harrison, C
Floyd IS Boing
HICH
Employer
Harry Howard
Greencattle
Madison
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