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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1919
Page
1
The Indianapolis musical organization Jazz Band 10 adds fun during the carnival with two performances Thursday and Saturday to assist the Greencastle band in making music for the Red Men’s event next week.
A Jazz Band from Indianapolis will perform all day Thursday and Saturday to back the Green Castle band for the Otoe Tribe carnival. The Red Men Carnival promises extensive entertainment as Crawfordsville’s Carnival Company tours the area. Attractions include a merry go round whip vaudeville side shows and other amusements. Large crowds are expected in Greencastle and Putnam County next week as the event draws regional excitement.
Somerset Mr Wallace and family visited at Cloverdale last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ben Pruitt and children visited Will Glidewell and family on the state road. Fred Boatman plans to remodel his residence. Louis Flint son of Thomas Flint broke his leg last week. C K Hall and sister Mrs Wells and Miss Ruth Wells were Sunday visitors at Frank Wilson. Mr Cusie of Greencastle, recent purchaser of the Davidson farm, sowed wheat on the place.
Liberty residents Mr and Mrs O L Keiser and children visited Henry Austomiller and family near Poland on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Kortepeler visited Mr and Mrs William Dierdorf near Center Point. John Thompson and family from near Bowling Green visited R B Mustard and family. William Syester and George Woolf of Staunton visited Mrs Sarah Rader and family. Henry Transa visited William Weremeyer near Clay City. W O Syester and wife of Linton visited his parents. Willis Krack visited relatives in Terre Haute.
Mrs Rachael Parish and Mrs Mintie Kersey with children joined Mr and Mrs M B Lecman and families. Ernest Cox and family hosted. Amy Buis visited Ona Higgins. Etheridge and family were guests of W I Bulis and wife and others. Curtis and Homer Higgins called on Lester and Harold Storm. Ruby Coffin and son Edmond visited Minnie Buis.
Miss Elsie Browning and Glen Irwin of Roachdale were married at the Browning home in Greencastle. The ceremony featured vocal solos by Ruth Case and Lois Walcher, with Dr. H A Gobin reading the ring ceremony. The bride, a Greencastle figure and DePauw alumna, wore crepe meteor and georgette. the groom is a Purdue graduate and Roachdale businessman. Out-of-town guests included G W Irwin and Stewart Hostetter families.
The report from township chairman Sol Sudranswe, county chairman, states Madison’s relief drive has met its target of 8185 subscriptions. The effort was led by community volunteers and supported by local organizations to provide aid to those in need.
Madison township became the first to report its Jewish Relief Drive quota of 180 dollars with pledges totaling the amount. C L Allen chaired the township committee and reported to Sol Sandranski, county chairman. Helpers included Robert Dills, Jesse Sears, Ola Ellis, Ivan Ruark, John Akers, John Quinlisk, Clem Knauer and Edward Watts. Other townships are expected to report completion within the next day or two.
Mr and Mrs George Morland spent Saturday evening shopping in Brazil. Ernest Heber of Bainbridge bought a farm here and will take possession in November. Mrs Lat Finney and Mrs Agnes King attended a Ladies Aid meeting with Mrs Mary Reel. The next meeting will be an all day quilting on October 29. James Rogers and wife visited in Reelsville Sunday afternoon. Mr Kearn of Brazil called on friends Sunday afternoon. Mrs Emma White visited her daughter Mrs Bessie Roberts of Manhattan last week. Miss Leota Showalters spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Reelsville. Mrs Lucy Webster of Russellville spent a few days here visiting relatives. Funeral services for Berry Brown were held in Reelsville Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial at Manhattan cemetery. Sorghum level high and a fine grade of molasses produced locally.
The Putnam County Formers Association schedules a Saturday meeting at 1 30 PM at the Court House to elect county officers for the next year and to select a delegate and alternate to the State Association. Directors meet at 10 AM. Forest McNay, Secretary.
Dan Pullum purchases the Mrs E B Evans room opposite the Gerald Office and will install a new front in the building as remodeling proceeds.
Dan Pullum of Brazil has purchased the building opposite the Herald office and began a remodeling project. The front will be removed, stone pillars replaced by steel beams, a solid plate glass front installed, and the space converted into a modern automobile display and sales room. Pullum plans a similar sales room in this city once renovations finish.
Building occupied by the Nicholas garage has been sold by Cyrus Ummell to Cyrus O Hair and Dode Sweet.
Malta residents attended the Browning sale last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Sam Campbell and Mrs Will Shucks with daughter Mary visited Mrs Ransom and daughter Marie. Notices of rheumatism, wheat sowing near Amo, and several calls on friends in Filmore Greencastle Rockville and Greencastle appear, along with the death of Billie Newman in Mississippi.
John Dowling, longtime Vandalia railroad agent in Greencastle, completed his 36th year in the post on October 1. He has 38 years with the Vandalia, after earlier work in Indianapolis. The item also notes local church and community happenings, including preparatory service, PTA program, prayer meeting, visits by Jim Cooper and others, and car sales news.
Violence erupts during a race riot in Elaine with nine people killed. Troops rush to Elaine to control the unrest as attackers, including three white men, are reported among the victims and attackers flee to cane brakes.
In Elaine near Helena three white men and six negroes were killed in a race riot after the murder of W D Adkins a railroad agent. A sheriff posse clashed with negroes, over 100 negroes were captured, and Governor Brough planned talks between white and black leaders. U S Bratton of Litho Rock was arrested with a group and linked to incendiary material found in his possession.
Among twenty five oil inspectors named by Dr Harry E Barnard state food and drug commissioner is Arthur Reat of this city His reappointment keeps him in the same job He is a local Republican linked to party favors and has led Putnam county Republicans to several defeats the and the powers that be recognize him.
In Cincinnati, after six innings, the National League champions trail the Chicago White Sox by 4 to 6 in the second Series game. Cincinnati won the first game 9 to 1.
A famed artist once modeled a nude picture of St Mark with a young model named Smith. They befriended, but separated after completion. Years later the artist finds Smith in the zoo gardens sweeping the elephants’ stables, reflecting on his life and fate in a humorous exchange.
Topnoody declares he will not be bossed by his wife and produces to announce his role. Mrs Topnoody warns she is the boiler ready to blow, as the couple exchange tense threats in a domestic confrontation without physical violence.
A four year old overheard a Bible creation tale from a six year old after watching Peter Pan with Maude Adams. The child explains Adam’s rib forming a wife named Maude Adams, delivering a humorous misunderstanding cited from the Weekly Exchange.
A dialogue from Modern Society depicts a daughter arguing with her father over marriage to George. The father warns he will support and pay debts, while the daughter asserts George must live and that a man’s debts should be paid. The exchange highlights class and financial pressures in a social setting.
A Frenchman faces execution with an amateur executioner who apologizes for inexperience. The condemned man replies with humor and reassurance as they both admit inexperience. A secondary note mocks a marriage choice tied to club blackball gossip and a playful pub remark.
A wounded man asks if LT will recover as a physician doubts fate. A caring attorney reassures the patient that his wife can recover, spoken from bedside to a grim room as reported by the Houston Post.
Miss Angie Godwin is appointed field secretary and takes charge of the local Methodist Orphans Home, under the organization’s direction, marking a shift in leadership and administrative duties.
At the closing session in Indianapolis the Rev. O. E. Haley formerly of New Palestine was appointed field secretary of the Methodist Hospital and Deaconess Home. The Rev. A. G. Abbots was named superintendent of the Indiana Methodist Children's Home at Green Castle. Miss Angie Godwin, superintendent of the home, was made field secretary by the conference last week.
Interest in revival meetings at the Dunkers church in Clinton Falls grows as crowds fill the hot church, many remain outside, with confessions to Christ nightly and attendees traveling from neighboring communities. all are welcome.
Washington reports general uncertainty remains over daylight saving repeal. Officials say clocks may not be turned back until the last Sunday in October, October 26, at 1 a.m.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Eva Herbert’s home near Reelsville Tuesday evening for a surprise eighteenth birthday social for Crystal Herbert. Over seventy guests attended. The evening featured music games lemonade and cake as presents were exchanged and well wishes offered for many future birthdays.
Forest Hill Cemetery records show burials for September including Roxana Ridpath 75 Cerebral apoplexy at Greenfield Wm Stewart 8 from Cronieal Diareah Hilbert Hopkins 5 Mienigetis Cordelia Pfieffenberger Paralysis Pauline Shavinski 67 Retention of Bile F. Mathes Superintendent The Third Ward Parent Teachers Association meets Friday at 3 pm all patrons invited Dr N S Wood in Indianapolis on business Harry Maxwell buys 1920 Maxwell touring car Mrs R P Mullins and daughter travel to Robinson Illinois for mother Foulk ill Mr and Mrs Charles A Jackson move into Mrs LG Wright home West Walnut St Jackson becomes new County Agent succeeding R S Fouts
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