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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1919
Page
1
The Little Giants earned a 3-2 decision as Tiger errors opened the door for Wabash to clinch. Depruw and Nine contributed to the scoring while BASH seized the late opportunity to pull ahead.
DePauw loses to Wabash 3 to 2 in a late inning rally as miscues and timely hits decide the series finale. Hesler and Julien drive runs, with Clements and Guild contributing in a tight game marked by errors and key sequence in the sixth inning.
A large wreath bearing the names of 21 Putnam County boys who lost their lives in World War will receive military honors Friday afternoon. The ceremony honors their memory and sacrifices.
A large wreath bearing the names of the twenty one Putnam county boys who died in World War I will be laid during the Decoration Day exercises. Florists are crafting the wreath which will be carried in the ceremony.
A Greencastle Indiana notice listing persons with advertised letters including Bridges Mr and Mrs Don Kenyon Ellis Miss Freda Mendelson 8S N and Son Phillips Rev J Stahley Russell Mr Chas Trey Miss Sallie Toole Arnie White Mr Wm R In calling for same please say advertised P M W L Denman Post Master
The Indianapolis Liberty Sweepstakes race will feature Klein & Klein with Lieut Arthur Klein driving Frank Book s Peugeot and Dutch Klein as mechanic. Eddie ODonnell of the Duesenberg team arrives by overland route with one hand in a crash recovery tale from 1916. A $10,000 Chicago wager splits odds between American and French Ballot factions on American victory and American-made car supremacy.
A Sopwith biplane flown by Harry Hawker and McKenzie Grieve was intercepted at sea in the Atlantic by the American ship Lake Charlottesville in latitude 49.40 north longitude 29.08 west. The discovery was reported via radio to the Furness liner Sachem and relayed to St. John’s Newfoundland.
Navy announces successful Newfoundland to Azores route with CMDR Read at the helm. Fourteen destroyers accompanied the flight from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon while weather delayed the Azores leg. The journey resumes toward Brest then Plymouth as pilots head along Cane Pinisterre and Bay of Biscay.
Mrs Estes Duncan, daughter of a Democrat, was named by Governor Goodrich to serve on the third board of trustees of the Rock V ill etcbmerculasis Hospital, a move with limited party recognition.
Senator Estes Duncan of Cloverdale and Charley Rockhill push for Governor Goodrich to name Mrs. Estes Duncan of Cloverdale a Democratic trustee at the Rockville state tuberculosis hospital. The piece argues the move attempts to mask partisan aims and notes Indiana law requires party representation on state boards.
The mayor urges schools and businesses closed for a day of sacred memory to honor the boys who gave their lives in devotion, asking the community to reflect on peace and spiritual observance and be prepared to face future problems.
Miss Cammack and Miss Vera Kelley lead a Greencastle high school doughnut sale to benefit the Salvation Army Home Service fund. Students will fry and sell doughnuts on the square Saturday, with proceeds aiding the drive. Only three townships have reported in Putnam county totals.
Douglas Fairbanks in The Man from the Painted Post screens at the high school auditorium with other films. Seniors will receive report cards Friday and attend commencement week instructions. The annual play Friday, baccalaureate Sunday, class day Tuesday, alumni banquet Thursday, and summer dismissal Friday follow.
Commander Read completes last 800 miles of a nine hour forty three minute Transatlantic trip aboard a Lisbon made Hop 10 seaplane. Flight along the coast is described as a mere incident with possible departure today.
The US Navy NC-4 seaplane, led by Lieutenant Commander Albert Cushing Read, landed in Lisbon Portugal, achieving the first Atlantic crossing by any airship or aircraft under its own power. Departing Ponta Delgada Azores, the craft covered 800 miles in 9 hours 43 minutes at an average speed above 80 knots.
The mayor urges citizens to observe May 30 as Memorial Day with the real spirit of patriotism and religion. He honors those who died for freedom at home and abroad and those who served for the world’s liberty. The proclamation notes R. B. Lank is critically ill and mentions cessation of toil on East Anderson Street.
Arrivals Wednesday at the Indianapolis stock yards totaled 11 000 hogs 1 100 cattle 750 calves and 100 sheep with 2 500 layovers from Tuesday. Hog sales averaged 20.26 to 20.25 per cwt down 15 cents the top at 20.40. Local packers bought 8 000 hogs while outsiders took the rest. Cattle were generally steady calves strong and sheep steady.
Public invitation announces Mr. Hootman will speak at Fillmore next Sunday morning and evening, noting the first Sunday in June as his regular appointment. All are cordial invited to attend.
Jackson Boyd commissioner in bankruptcy and the plant owners agree to a one dollar settlement of the financial affairs of the former Greencastle manufacturing concern.
Jackson Boyd, bankruptc y commissioner for the late Greencastle Kitchen Cabinet Co, reports the company will settle debts at ten cents on the dollar. Indianapolis' Grafton Johnson and James B Nelson, once of this city, are named as chief stockholders. The total claims total about $8,000.
A 1919 appeal calls on Spanish American War and World War I veterans to wear uniforms on May 30 and honor fallen comrades on Decoration Day. It stresses Civil War veterans’ desire to keep the day alive and urges participation to carry on the tradition. Local note mentions Mrs. Frank Donner in Lafayette.
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