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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

Page

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Shots Fired at Mrs Tyler Klan Official in Atlanta

Five shots shattered Elizabeth Tyler’s bedroom window but missed the Ku Klux Klan official. A caller claimed the attackers would target imperial wizard Simmons next, prompting authorities to investigate without identifying suspects.

MRS. Tyler Klan Atlanta, GA Simmons Atlanta Elizabeth Tyler Ku Klux Klan Budks The Atlanta Constitution

Health lectures during festival at Putnam court house

O. T. Law of the State Board of Health will display tuberculosis prevention and cure in the court house corridor during festival week and give illustrated evening lectures in the assembly room. Putnam County residents are urged to view the display and attend the talks.

O. T. Law State Board of Health Court House

Greencastle Falls Festival Displays Draw Crowds

Downtown Greencastle merchants rush to showcase handwork and prizes as the Fall Festival window displays go up. J E McCurry and J H Pinchford plush displays attract attention while Dunlavy Stoops features apples and prize plates. Brown Moffett lists potatoes. The Herald shows grape jelly. Allen Brothers and Trick Brothers feature cakes and canned goods. Stores prepare to win prizes as displays go in quickly.

Greencastle J. E. McCurry J. H .Pinchford Dunlavy-Stoops Brown Moffett Real Estate Herald Allen Brothers Trick Brothers

Owner of Burned Atlas Mills Sees Incendiary Origin

Vincennes Ind Oct 11 Orville Stout owner of the Atlas flour mills destroyed by fire last night says a watchman inspected at 9 20 p m then made rounds of the Stout elevators and buildings which were fired while he was away Insurance on buildings and contents to about 125 000 Officials say the plant will be rebuilt a Southern mill will take orders for the territory meanwhile

Vincennes Ind Orville Stout Atlas Flour Mills Stouts

Hoosier Man Dies En Route Home from Denver

Marshall Miller, 66, formerly of Bedford Indiana, died last night in Denver Colorado while traveling home to Terre Haute. He is survived by his widow and six children including son Gleen and daughters Dale Hegwood Sallie Reisner Nellie Miller and Pansy Roberts.

Bedford Indiana Denver Colorado Marshall Miller Terre Haute Gleen Dale Hegwood Sallie Reisner Texas Nellie Miller Los Angeles Cal Pansy Roberts

Wanted Column Offers Cent a Word Chance to Earn

A brief Herald notice promotes the paper's Wanted Column as a way for advertisers to earn money by placing short classified lines at a low rate. Readers are invited to submit copy and watch earnings grow with word count.

Herald

Festival show delays opening due to license issue

Great White Ways Fall Festival postpones Tuesday opening after management fails to secure city license from City Clerk Dr. W M McGaughey. Clerk absent until evening prompts Wednesday night start. Council discussion follows as Harney and Chamber of Commerce oversee street permits and attractions.

Great White Way Georges. Harney Chamber of Commerce Harney

Mrs Julius Bryan Delegate at Large to National Convention

Mrs Julius Bryan and Miss Nell Browning returned home after attending the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion convention in Wabash. Miss Alta Crump also returned home from the convention. Mrs Bryan was honored by the auxiliary as a delegate at large to the National Convention to be held in Kansas City.

Julius Bryan Nell Browning Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Wabash Alta Crump Bryan Kansas City

Herald Classified Ad Column Offers Best Value

Readers are urged to seek maximum value from Herald classifieds. The feature highlights cost efficiency and practical listings across sections, guiding shoppers to compare prices and placements for smart, money saving choices.

Daily Herald subscription offer with grape jelly

A sales pitch invites readers to bring in grape jelly to receive a one year subscription to the Daily Herald. The ad suggests the glass could be the winner and urges early participation.

THE Daily Herald the Daily Herald

Claud E. Gregg Heads Legion In Indiana Election

Claud E. Gregg of Vincennes failed to win state commander at the American Legion in Wabash Indiana. Dr. John Galpin and Dr. L. C. Sammons withdrew in his favor. Gregg received 215 votes while 261 were needed. Other officers named include Hunt Porter Ryan Henley and Switzer with delegates to the national convention.

Wabash Ind Claud E. Gregg Vincennes Neid American Legion John Galpin Fort Wayne L. C. Sammons Sneioyville Frank M. Meilaie Logansport Walter H. Unverson Kokomo Joseph D. O'Neill Muncie Charles Hunt Jeffersonville Exton Porter Whiting Oswald Ryan Anderson Frank H. Henley Ralph Switzer Seymour Sam L. Morgan New Palestine Scott Shields Brownstown George W. Firewood South Bend Arthur J. Stone Evansville Frank M. McHale A. C. Duddeton Terre Haute

Local Socials Note Dinner Guests and a Wedding

Lafe McGaughey and family dined with James Clodfelter and son Fred. Mrs Otha Bales returned from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital. Willa Nichols and family visited Isaac Beckelheimer and wife. Earl Sutherlin and wife saw R C Sutherlin and wife at Russellville. W Blacketer and wife dined with Otha Bales. Afternoon callers included R C Sutherlin and wife John Rein and family Lafe McGaughey and family. Alfred Neerman and Miss Opal Vonner, both of Indianapolis, married near 2 pm by Rev Levi Marshall. they will reside in Indianapolis.

Lafe McGaughey James Clodfelter Fred Otha Bales Methodist Indianapolis Willa Nichols Isaac Beckelheimer Earl Sutherlin R C. Sutherlin Russellville W. Blacketer Bellmore Too R. C. Sutherlin John Rein Alfred Neerman Opal Vonner Levi Marshall Christian Church

Seminary Street Improvement Bids Considered by City Council

Greencastle city council reviewed bids Tuesday night for Seminary Street paving. Edward F. Smith of Indianapolis, lowest bidder on both concrete and emulsified asphalt, appears set to secure the contract pending ten day resident petitions favoring asphalt.

City Council Indianapolis Seminary Street Dodge & Heiby Greencastle Edwin F. Smith Hiatt Construction Company Elwood Edward F. Smith Asphault Smith Common Council City of

Catch Basins and Sewer Works Completed in Place

Inlets to catch basins completed in place each with unit price 15.00. Sewer manholes set to grade and cleaning and recovering culverts. Submitted respectfully by Edward F. Smith.

Coe Seid

Indianapolis Street Improvements Prompt Court Challenge

On October 11 1921 Sem inary street property owners threaten an injunction to stop council plans to widen the street in two 9 foot strips citing unpaved gaps near interurban tracks. A fire hydrant project in Northwood is approved with a committee to choose location and long hose to reach adjacent properties. The council buys 500 feet of hose at 85 cents per foot from Bi-Lateral Fire Hose of Chicago.

Indianapolis Indiana Seminary Street Traction Company Northwood Council Bi-Lateral Fire Hose Company of Chicago

Phi Psi Hosts Greencastle Business Men at Chapter House

The Phi Psi fraternity entertained Greencastle business men at the chapter house on East Anderson Street. Guests enjoyed cigars and coffee as Coach Walker praised his Fighting Tigers and pledged best efforts for the upcoming DePauw vs Valparaiso game.

Phi Psi Fraternity Greencastle Coach Walker Fighting Tigers East Anderson Street House East Anderson Walker

Local men aid search for historic Ouiatenon fort site

Greencastle historians Jesse W Weik Ed Hamilton and others from the State Historical Society joined Lafayette and Crawfordsville members to locate the Ouiatenon fort on the Wabash River. The fort established by French traders was later destroyed in 1791 by General Wilkinson and U S Troops. a marker is planned.

Jesse W .Weik Ed. Hamilton Greencastle State Historical Society George Harney Ralph Donnahue Rower Tea DePauw University Lafayette J. N. Taylor Emerson Ballard Crawfordsville Historical Society Uie Wabash River

Mrs A H McPherson Returns to Toronto after Visit

Mrs A H McPherson who had been visiting Mrs Winter Craig and relatives here has returned to her home in Toronto Canada.

A. H. McPherson

Sues Sheriff for 25000 Damages Over Boose Runner Raids

Plaintiffs Ray mond Adams and wife Elsa along with Minnie Fellows and Ralph Modisett sue Sheriff Lawrence Sears of Putnam County for 25000 in damages. They allege a September incident near Morton where two men signaled to stop, shots were fired, a tire and gas line were hit, and the group feared highwaymen. Elsa Adams seeks 10000 damages citing prior ill health and greater impairment.

Lawrence Sears Putnam County Claycomb Givan & Stump Indianapolis Hurst & Stoessel Raymond Adams Rockville Elsa Adams Minnie Fellows Ralph Modisett Raymond, Adams Morton Adams

Opening Hog Prices Steady and Then Down at Indianapolis Sale

Indianapolis hog receipts totaled about 7 000 with holdovers from Tuesday. Early sales opened steady at 8.65 with some at 8.75, later dropping 10 cents to 8.55 and bids around 8.50 for the run. Pigs 8.50 down, sows 7.50 down. fewer than 8 000 hogs sold. Cattle opened slow with indications of lower prices. calves steady at 15 for top kinds. lambs up 50 cents with top at 8.75.

Indianapolis

Clinton Falls Church Meeting Draws Many Attendees

The report notes a large gathering at the church led by Rev. Barnheart and Brother Ramey with services planned for Sunday morning and night. Local residents share visits and weekend hospitality including Goldie Bee, Sam Rhoten, Sarah Thomas, Ora Thomas, Joe Stages, and families in Bellmore and Reed households.

Barnheart Goldie Bee Sam Rhoten Sarah Thomas Ora Thomas Bro Ramey Joe Stages Little Sons Richard Reed Bellmore Carrie Ratcliff Della Davis

Display of World War Relics At Shipley Window

John Arthur Friend’s relic collection from France and Germany is attract­ing much attention in the Shipley Jewelry Store window. The display features coins of every denomination, fancy works, pictures, army equipment and a variety of souvenirs.

John Arthur Friend France Germany Shipley

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Fillmore G. H S Rhea Foster Taylor A. Allen Black FE. Irwin B. Allen Chas Watson Stamm Supt. Kelly Kelly Columbus Kodak Don Filis Greencastle Housewives Hoosier Legion Edna M. Barcus Auxilliary South Russell Arlington W. Morris Street Chapter House DePauw Valparaiso Hamilton Clinton Falls
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