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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1924
Page
1
The Democrat presidential candidate John W. Davis is slated to arrive at Monon station at 6 21 tonight and will give a 10 minute talk before continuing to Terre Haute for another address. A large crowd is expected despite the late notice.
Indianapolis October 13 Dr Brose S Horne Grant County resident stated in a political speech that Ed Jackson Republican candidate for Governor is slated for higher honors He noted backers would push him for the US Senate nomination in two years opposing James E Watson and others A large party organization including about 8000 state jobs would be built He urged support for what he called the big four Calvin Coolidge Charles Dawes Ed Jackson and Harold F Van Orman He even likened Jackson to Lincoln though with a slightly stronger comparison
In Lebanon Indiana the Indianapolis Methodist Episcopal Children's Home was formally presented to its trustees and dedicated to God in the service of Hoosier Childhood. Bishop Frederick D Leete led the dedicatory address before more than a hundred ministers and delegates. A M Lofland as Lebanon Chamber of Commerce president presented the home to the board and welcomed the community.
Vaughan Dickey aged 36 died Sunday night at 10:30 at his father Samuel Dickey's home in Madison township from tuberculosis. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 at Long Branch Church conducted by Rev Joe Miller of Terre Haute. Burial will be in Beech Grove cemetery. He leaves a widow three children, his father two sisters and four brothers.
Souvenir programs for the October 24 centennial celebration have been printed and will be distributed to Putnam county school children. Each program costs 25 cents and funds the event expenses. The booklet includes the pageant story, organizing committees by township, and a brief history of Putnam county by Prof. W. W. Sweet. Grace Browning teaches in Putnamville this week as relief for Mrs. Gertrude Cook, ill mother.
DePauw defeats Hanover 27 to 7 as Sturtridge Adams and Struck star for the Tigers. Hanover shows brief resistance late with Manaugh scoring the final touchdown. Cox adds a goal kick for DePauw.
Hanover assigns Adams and Davis to Reid while Diamon tor champion and Larrimore to Omerod. Champion covers Hirt with Hanover as Johnsonstown hosts. Hen nessey stands for Holderman while Stubblefield covers Clever and Hoodson handles Beck. Townsend referees with Beal as umpire and Davin as head linesman.
Greencastle eighth grade pupils collected 3107.24 during a Saturday Tag Day to aid the Salvation Army. The Elks Lodge campaign added funds from the past week. Three prizes were awarded to top collectors: Rosella Hataway won first prize, Anna Belle Pfahler second, and Herbert Harlan won the boys prize.
A traction car departs the Traction Station at 6 38 this evening carrying Putnam county delegates to Terre Haute for the John W Davis meeting.
Clinton Push defeats Greencastle Specials 9 to 3 on the Zine Mill diamond with six Greencastle errors. Brown pitched well for the Specials, but Clinton's offense timed hits and strong defense carried them to victory before a large crowd.
The Indiana Parent Teachers Association holds its annual convention at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis this Tuesday to Thursday. Local association officers including the president secretary and treasurer are expected to attend.
The Hotel Richardson dining room, under new management, has become a popular Green Castle eating place. It offers a tastefully fitted space and excellent meals. On Sunday dinner the room reached capacity for two hours as meals were served.
Off the Spanish coast the ZR-3 was sighted at 8 pm local time and crossed the Bay of Biscay en route to the Atlantic. Dr. Eckener reported favorable winds and motors in excellent condition as the airship aims for New York in under 60 hours. Sudden wireless contact with Berlin was lost while the craft nears the Azores on the way to Lakehurst. Separately, Mrs. James Ashmore was granted a divorce in Putnam Circuit Court for cruel and inhuman treatment with custody given to James Ashmore. Additional notes mention attendees heading to Indianapolis for a Paul Whiteman concert and trips to Brown County.
Dr. Richard Colliver aged 76 longtime Bainbridge physician and prominent resident died at his home Sunday evening from heart disease after a two week illness. Funeral at home Tuesday at 2 pm with Roachdale Cemetery burial. Survived by widow two sons P O Colliver of Indianapolis and Jesse W Colliver in Kansas City with the Army. three daughters Frances Cunningham Bainbridge E O Steele Indianapolis and Mildred Colliver Indianapolis.
Indiana tests show Putnam and neighboring counties like Laporte Clay Gibson and Montgomery enacting very substantial levies cuts for 1925. The Indiana Taxpayers Association notes a net statewide tax decrease against 1924 but cautions totals await county duplicates after January 1 1975.
Indiana defeated Louisiana 20 14 Illinois beat Butler 40 10 Purdue crushed Rose Poly 41 3 Notre Dame routed Wabash 34 0 DePauw beat Hanover 27 7 Earlham toppled Indiana Central 20 6 Valparaiso edged Albion 14 3 Bradley overcame Franklin 13 7 State Normal Terre Haute beat Central Normal 17 2 Mr and Mrs Badger Williamson of Indianapolis visiting Greencastle had axle break near town and expect to drive home tonight or Tuesday morning.
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