Man Dies in Buffalo Air Collision Over East Bound Flight
Worth E McClure, a master electrician, and Ac L Sneed are killed in a plane crash near Buffalo New York. Three east bound aviators continue toward the goal as a hot contest unfolds.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1919
Page
1
Flying Parson Leads Transcontinental Air Race
The race winds across the United States with Lieut Maynard and Capt Smith in close contest. McClure and Lieut Wales die in separate crashes. Smith loses a propeller and continues east. Kiel and Spatz close the gap near Bryan. The Parson maintains a lead as the field nears Mineola with Salduro to host the night stop. Sunday services at the University will open the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Smith
Spatz
Bryan, O
Buffalo
B. W. Maynard
L. H. Smith
Capt. Smith
Lieut
E. C. Kiel
Maj
Carl Spatz
Bryan
Mineola
L. I
Maynard
United States
H. €. Drayton
Salduro
Utha
San Francisco
Ash Season Opens as Furnaces Take Up Duty
The annual Ash season begins with cool weather and recent rains. Furnaces and heating stoves were lit this morning for the first time this year to keep homes warm. Households anticipate busy days ahead with fires to build and ashes to carry out.
Treaty Signed by King and Sent on to Paris
London reports King George completed Britain’s ratification of the German peace treaty and the document was dispatched to Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
George
Great Britain
Bull Collins Thrown By Sam Grismer in 17 Minute Finish
Local wrestler Bull Collins faced carnival wrestler Sam Grismer in a main event clash and was pinned after 17 minutes on Friday night. Grismer controlled the bout with a decisive finish, sealing the victory on the mat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Sam Grismer
Mr. Curley
Athletic Carnival Wresting Draws Growing Local Interest
The Athletic Carnival shows gain momentum as Sam Grismer defeats Bull Collins in 17% minutes, sparking rising crowds nightly. Tonight may feature Curley the traveling salesman facing a regular. other civic notes include church guest Grose, house transfers, a pool hall fine, and a D A R convention return.
Northern Coal Co. Jury Gives Small Damages in Breach Case
In Patman Circuit Court a jury awarded nominal damages after a five hour deliberation on a breach of contract claim by Northern Coal Co of Chicago seeking 100000 dollars but receiving only 300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Coal CO
Chicago
Patman
Clay County Miner Defect in Contract Case at Putman Court
A jury in Putman Circuit Court awarded Northern Coal Co. of Chicago $300 against Nick Schrepferman, a Clay County coal miner, for breach of contract to deliver coal. The Chicago company owed Schrepferman $1,190.60 for coal delivered but withheld payment, claiming damages from nonperformance. The verdict leaves Northern Coal with a net balance due from Schrepferman of $890.60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Coal Co
Chcago
Nick Schrépferman
Clay County
Putman
The
Coal Co
Schrepferman
Chicago Co
Chicago
Coal
Church of the Nazarene Sunday Services Schedule
Guy C. McHenry ministers at the Church of the Nazarene with a Sunday school at 0:30 a.m. A morning worship service follows at 10:30 a.m. An evening evangelistic service is set for 7:20 p.m. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy C. McHenry
Christian Church Service Notice for Sunday
Levi Warshall pastor Elmer Sherfey organist and Choir Director lead Sunday school at 9 30. Superintendent Mrs Cora OBrian and G W Conklin music director with James Hamilton leading orchestra. Preaching 10 40 on The Unexpected Cross Anthem Offer tory I know that my Redeemer Liveth Evening 7 30 preludes and sermon There Go The Shipps All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora O'Brian
G. W. Conklin
James Hamilton
Tory
DePauw Hosts Open House Amid Elections and Drama Tryouts
DePauw University reports a lively opening house event with guests touring sorority houses from 7 to 11 PM. Separately, Conservative candidates swept most class elections with 686 votes cast. several Progressive candidates narrowly vied for offices. Additionally 128 students auditioned for eleven spots in the Duter Du Dramatic fraternity, with four minute readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw Sorority
Conservative
Gladys Trick
Marion Thrush
Helen Niblack
Esther Jane Johnson
Fred Johnstone
Terfis White
Mary Duffendach
Jerry Bently
Russel Clipon
Gern Thwaite
Edward O'Neil
Herman Yeager
Pauline Thomas
John Jacobs
James McAdams
Lucile Gorham
Gladys Bebout
Kenneth Morris
Joe Barth
Fred Glossbrenner
Edith Watson
Ralph Jones
The
Mirage
Dave Hogue
Wilbur Grose
Paul Neff
Belinda Crane
Helen O'Rear
Tim Sellars
Virgil Jackson
Edith Curry
Paul Isenbarger
Duter du Dramatic Fraternity
First Baptist Church ER R Carswell Announces Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45. Rev FE R Carswell has returned from a short trip to Memphis Tennessee. Mrs Elizabeth Hamilton and daughter Mrs Phil Fenn have returned from an extended visit with relatives in Mitchell South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjiman Swahlen
Ww. F. Swahlen
East Seminary Street
Cincinnati
Detroit
Swahlen
Greencastle
W. F Swahlen
Verling Helm
Evanston
FE. R. Carswell
Memphis
Tenn
Elizabeth Hamilton
Phil Fenn
Mitchell, S. D
Rain Dampens Otoe Carnival Week Final
The forecasted big Carnival day by the Otoe Tribe of Red Men and the carnival management was spoiled by rain. A dreary Saturday reduced expected crowds though downtown activity remained active and organizers hoped for a closing event if skies cleared by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Men
Carnival Management
Cven
College Avenue M E Church Service Preview
Maine E Kirkpatrick minister invites the public to Sunday school at 9 30 with Dr W M Blanchard superintendent Morning worship at 10 40 with a sermon Christ s Answer to the Challenge of the Unfit. Anthem by choir directed by Mrs Otis Epworth League 6 20 led by Prof W E Bundy Evening service 7 30 featuring Glimpses of the World War talks by veterans starting with James Claypoole followed by a brief pastor s sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Blanchard
Otis
Presen
Epworth League
W. E. Bundy
Army
Navy
James Claypoole
Maine Corps
2000 Lost in British F1 Shipwreck
Archangel reports an unnamed vessel went down off the Norwegian coast with great loss of life. The disaster leaves 2,000 feared dead or missing,raising questions about maritime safety and rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Norweigan
Wreck of British Vessel on Norwegian Coast Unconfirmed
A wireless dispatch from Helsingfors reports two thousand deaths from a British ship wreck on the Norwegian coast, but London sources say no information has reached the admiralty or Lloyds and the report is discredited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archangel
Norweigan
Helsingfors
London
Admiralty
Lloyd's
Important Notice to Service Men on War Risk Insurance
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance urges service members to note a key provision of the War Risk Insurance Act. No compensation for death or disability is payable unless it occurs within one year of discharge unless a medical certificate obtained at or soon after discharge shows injury likely to cause death or disability. Request the certificate from the Chief Medical Advisor in Washington, D.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
War Risk Insurance Act
Fedt
Washington, D.C
Glimpses of the World War talks begin at College Ave
A new program starts Sunday evening at College Ave with weekly talks by returning servicemen on Glimpses of the World War. Tomorrow night James Claypool of DePauw University, who served eighteen months with the Marines, speaks at 7:30, followed by a sermon by the church pastor. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Ave
James Claypool
DePauw University
Maring Co.ps
Hog Prices Hold at 15.00 After 25 Cent Drop
Indianapolis market reports hogs at 15.00 down 0.25 with 6 000 cattle 400 calves 500 sheep 200. Hogs offered 700 held over. Cattle steady, calves up 5.00, sheep steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Legion and lodge meetings announced for Greencastle area
American Legion to meet at Dr H R Richards office near Central National Bank on Monday Oct 18 at 7 30 p m All soldiers sailors and Marines invited Greencastle W R C to meet Monday afternoon at 2 o clock with Margaret Hamrick president Grace Smith secretary Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge to hold regular session Monday evening at 8 o clock All members urged to attend Clara Reeves N G Grace Smith see
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
H. R. Richards
Central National Bank
Greencastle W. R.C
Margaret Hamrick
Grace Smith
Rebecca Lodge
Clara Reeves
N. G
Carpentier Lawsuit Set for Monday Trial
William T. Carpenter of Bloomington sues Willis Millmer of the Gorgan & Miller firm seeking 3900 dollars for injuries. Trial date scheduled for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William. T. Carpenter
Bloomington
Willis Millmer
Gorgan & Miller
Auto strike case seeks 5000 dollars damages
William T Carpenter of Bloomington sues Willis Miller of Gorgan & Miller for injuries from a November 17 1918 auto accident near Zinc Mill field. Carpenter alleges being knocked down 10 feet with a broken leg a dislocated ankle head cut and permanent disability while earning 325 per day. Trial set in Putnam Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Miller
Gorgan & Miller
William T. Carpeter
Bloomigton
Putman
Carpenter
Mape Heights
Miller
Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule and Sessions Meeting
Victor L. Raphael presides over Sunday school classes for all ages including special student sessions. The Session meets at the Manse at 10 15 to discuss affiliating new members by profession faith or by letter. Morning worship at 10 40 features a sermon on The Mutual Dependence of Life and a solo by Mrs E K Watson. Evening worship at 7 30 begins a nine lecture series on the History of Christianity with The Age of Persecution and Martyrdom. Junior Endeavor begins Tuesday at 4 00 for school children. Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 followed by a teachers and officers business session with important agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor L. Raphael
E. K. Watson
Raphael
Junior Christian Endeavor
Locust Street Church Service Schedule
Locust Street Church led by H C Clippinger D D offers Sunday school at 9 50 a m with Mrs H B Longden as superintendent Morning worship at 10 30 featuring The Supreme Voice and a sermonette for children Epworth League meets at 6 10 p m Evening worship at 7 30 p m Children are urged to attend morning worship for the sermonette All are welcome with a prayer meeting Thursday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Clippinger
D. D
H. B. Longden
the Supreme Voice
Epworth League
Joseph
Rain Ends Drought as Wet Season Arrives
After months of drought the wet season begins with heavy rains, benefiting pastures badly burned by the long dry spell. The ongoing rainfall continues to drench the area, renewing grasslands and easing water concerns.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flying Parson
Utah
Lieuttenant Maynard
Pacific
Battle Mountain
Nev
Worthy FE. McClore
N. Y
Edward Wales
McClure
A. L. Sneed
Lieut .Wales
Elk Mountain
Wyoming
Sneed
Grose
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Bluffton, Indiana
A. B. Cline
Arthur Harrop
Albion, Michigan
George R. Grose
Henry Ostrum
Tom Kennedy
Bartley
Kennedy
Church OF the Nazarene
Levi Warshall
Elmer Sherfey
Depauw Notes
First Baptist Church
ER. R. Carswell
Byte
College Avenue
M. E. Church
Maine
E. Kirkpatrick
Presbyterian Church
Locust Street Church
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