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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1923
Page
1
DePauw opens 1923 with Indiana at Bloomington and a lighter eight game slate highlighted by Indiana Butler and Wabash. Coach Ashmore aims to strengthen the schedule as the freshmen rule limits varsity. Capt. Johnny Clark may quarterback the Tigers in the Indiana clash.
He was handicapped in many ways this year the deck is clear and he will have an opportunity a fair one to show the results of his work. Too much cannot be expected in what is in reality his first year. A finished team cannot be produced in less than three years. Home games at DePauw this Fall will be played on Blackstock Field. The gridiron is ready though other portions of the field are not completed.
Greencastle merchants launch Dollar Day with hundreds of special bargains for Thursday and Friday. The Herald urges Putnam County readers to shop the sale as virtually every merchant offers one or more Dollar Day specials for big money savings.
Robert L. Pointer of Crawfords ville has purchased the Roachdale garage of Leo Smith and Son. The deal closed Friday evening. Smith operated the Roachdale garage eight years and also ran a Crawfords ville shop on Market street, but growth there now demands his full attention.
Michael Tunget of southwest Cloverdale township was found guilty by Judge Hutcheson of possessing a still. Trial in Putnam Circuit lasted days with circumstantial evidence. A raid yielded mash parts. his son Pearle was released. Tunget vows appeal to the supreme court. bond set pending final disposition.
The DePauw Freshman football team will host the Butler freshmen November 3 at Irwin Field in Indianapolis. Both schools have open varsity dates that week and plan to use the freshman matchup to prep for the November 10 clash at Irwin Field.
Hog receipts reached 9 500 with prices down 10 to 25 cents as light hogs fell about 25 cents and heavy hogs 10 to 15 cents. Pigs sold around 7.50 and sows were steady. Cattle trading was light with calves up 50 cents and lambs 25 to 50 cents lower.
Dr George R Grose of DePauw University is in Baltimore for several days on university business. He plans meetings with faculty and discussions on academic collaboration and student exchanges in the current visit.
Several residents from Malta attended the Coatesville social event last Saturday afternoon and evening. Miss Marjorie Christie of Reno visited her aunt Mrs. Eric Duncan. Leonard Heavin made a business trip to Indianapolis and back. A surprise dinner celebrated Mr. Robert Lawson's birthday with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Lawson and family among attendees. Additional visits included Elza Greenlee of Coatesville, Ona Christie of Reno, and Mrs. Will Shuck.
Mrs. Albert Heavin hosted a day with her and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Garrett and their children visited Mr. Frank Garrett and daughters in Fillmore. Mrs. Will Shuck and Mrs. Mary Lawson, along with Merle Smith, called on Alberta Heavin last Wednesday. Several residents plan to attend the Coatesville tent meeting series.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Flint leave Putnam County after selling their farm and moving to Phoenix Arizona. They had been visiting relatives in the area for weeks before departing Tuesday morning in their car.
Greencastle G A R members plan an all day gathering at Allendale near Greencastle on Thursday October 4 featuring a noon bean dinner. The event invites all old soldiers and Sons of Veterans to join in an old time get together led by organizers John Keller and Mose Boone.
The set shows sunrise at 6 42 and sunset at 5 26 with fair weather predicted. Ike Know All Weather Prognosticator notes a calm day ahead with light winds and no precipitation expected.
Three Indianapolis men drove to Brazil in an automobile, kidnapped John Elston, a north Leavitt street salesman, after knocking him unconscious with a wrench. They forced him to attempt to borrow $30 at Apollo restaurant, then dumped him in his night clothes on National avenue in front of the Davis hotel. Police Chief Moore said he is pursuing the guilty parties.
Snedegar, arrested last week on operating a still at a Floyd Township farm, was released Tuesday morning after Indianapolis friends posted a $1,500 cash bond with the county clerk. Trial date has not been set.
The Greencastle Specials host Martinsville in the first of three semi pro baseball games to end the season. Games run on alternate Sundays in Greencastle and Martinsville with Wilson pitching for Greencastle and potentially in all three contests. Martinsville is among Indiana's strongest semi pro teams, promising a fine series.
An all day service is set at Clinton Falls Church on Sunday October 7 with rally day Sunday school at 10 and Rev R N Cline speaking at 11. Children will present a short program and several speakers are planned. Local families are mentioned visiting relatives over the weekend.
The trial of Joe Hurst for illegal sale of liquor is set for Monday October 10 in Putnam Circuit court. A C Miller of Brazil will serve as special judge after a change of venue from Judge Hughes.
Thomas Cochrane, noted for pioneering compressed air tunneling, served in the British navy and became a reformist MP. He engaged in stock speculation, faced fraud convictions, and escaped from prison.
Lord Clifton, the tallest British peer, stands six feet seven inches in his stockings. He has been a recent visitor to America, surpassing his six foot father the Earl of Darnley.
A terse reflection on divine ethics from Juvenal noting that gods value what is proper more than what pleases humans and that human welfare matters more to the gods than to individuals.
A compact manifesto style line proclaims that the world favors the brave and rewards courage, suggesting fear invites harm while boldness brings accommodation and success. The phrasing emphasizes resilience and self-trust as keys to shaping one’s path.
A compact Kipling reflection on self mastery and fearless work. It urges mastering one’s craft, taking control of materials, and avoiding fear in pursuit of skilled, independent labor.
A concise reflection links faith with action, arguing that belief without effort yields little. The line suggests that progress comes from aligning conviction with work, emphasizing diligence as essential to turning hope into results.
A mass meeting of Putnam county farmers will discuss a co operative plan for marketing farm produce, already run in several Indiana counties under the State Farmers Federation. The event in Greencastle on Saturday October 6 opens at 10 am in the courthouse with C R George speaking and farm women invited. Larm and William H Settle will cover Federation organizations and future plans, while Mrs Morton Fordice will speak on a subject of her choosing.
Edsel B. Ford announced price reductions on all Ford models in Detroit raising plans under the weekly purchase scheme. Runabout drops to 350 dollars with starter and demountable rims and four-door sedan to 685 dollars while other models such as touring car coupe chassis and one ton truck see cuts. Lincoln remains unchanged as Ford continues major improvements in its line.
A colored boy walking on Washington Street stops at Cartwright Music Shop. He declares Ise can try and sits at a base drum banjo and kazoo creating jazziest music. He then moves to a piano and again says Ise can try producing syncopated harmony. His whereabouts afterward are unknown.
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