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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1921

Page

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DePauw Dominates Valparaiso In Old Gold Day Clash

DePauw Tigers rout Valparaiso 41 to 0 on McKeenfield in Old Gold Day action. Bloodgood sparked the offense with a 60 yard run but a late flag nullified it. Mendenhall Clark Elbvyers and Ogden starred as the Tigers showed improved coordination and surged to four second half touchdowns after a scoreless first quarter.

DePauw Tigers Valparaiso McKeenfield DePauw Transylvania Tigers Walker Ogden Valpo Quuickly Bloodgood Mendenhall Clark Elbvyers Lane Flligoi Hunt Davis Bamele Winkel Parker Diamond Smith Moffett Sawyer Mendenhall Anderson Ogden Caldwalder Myers Hillpold Jangro

Putnam County Farmers Elect Officers for Year

At a meeting of the Putnam County Farmers Association held Saturday afternoon at the courthouse the following officers for the ensuing year were elected. President S W Dodds Roachdale. Vice Presidents P B Hutchison Washington Tp Morton Fardice Russell Tp Aaron Cooper Marion Tp L S Moler Clinton Tp Secretary Paul Albin Treasurer Forrest McNary Delegates to the State meeting of the association to be held in November are Forrest McNary and Paul Albin with P B Hutcheson as an alternate.

Putnam County Farmer's Association Court House S. W. Dodds Roachdale Forrest McNary Paul Albin P. B. Hutcheson

Big Four Employees Receive Strike Order in Green Castle

The Big Four workers in Green Castle received a strike bullet ordering a strike set for November 1.

BIG Four Greencastle

Belle Union Ends Baseball Season

Belle Union defeated a Pick-up squad from Putnam county teams 9 to 4 to close its season Sunday afternoon. Blue and Blue paired for Belle Union in the battery while Bailey of Cloverdale started the game and Sutherlin of Roachdale caught. Belle Union has defeated most opponents this season and the I. P. C. S of the city have fallen four times to the south Putnam team this summer.

Belle Union Baseball Putnam County Blue B. U Bailey Cloverdale Sutherlin Roachdale Belle Union Putnam

Russellville Prepares to Repeat in Basketball Run

Russellville High School basketball aims to repeat Greencastle district success after last season as state runners up. Coach Thruman McCammack takes over, with Clodfelter Randolph and Fink forming a nucleus. Upcoming schedule lists games against Clinton Center Bellmore Crawfordsville Bainbridge Rockville Cloverdale Marshall Roachdale Bloomington and others through March sectional tournament.

Russellville Greencastle Thruman McCammack Cloverdale Marshall Russell Newgent R. H Clodfelter Randolph Fink McGaughey White Joiner Cunningham Redish Clinton Russell Bellmore Crawfordsville Bainbridge Rockville Roachdale Indianapolis Bloomington Brazil Bloomingdale

Ford Stolen From Square During Fall Festival Night

A new Ford owned by R. P. Moore disappeared Saturday evening from south Jackson street near Dr. Gillespie’s office while Moore and family attended Greencastle Fall Festival events. The car was fully insured and no trace has been found.

BR. P. Moore R. P. Moore South Jackson Street J. F. Gillespie

Freeman Wright Tied To Hartman Scandle Indictment

Federal grand jury in Indianapolis returns indictments involving Frank Francis and Herbert Hartman, with Freeman Wright, a former Greencastle boy, named as Francis' alleged accomplice in a Roberson coat theft. Lara Francis, Francis wife, is charged with receiving a seal skin coat worth 700 dollars stolen by Francis and Wright from Ray W Roberson. Wright is in the State Reformatory after prior vehicle theft confinement.

Indianapoli Frank Francis Herbert Hartman Indianapolis Freeman Wright Greencastle Francis Wright Lara Francis Ray W. Roberson Parkway Boulevard Freman Wright Roberson State Reformatory

Civic Valor Low In City Says Johnson

D B Johnson declares civic valor is low in Greencastle and criticizes a Herald humorous article about a street fight in which he participated. He details his protest at carnival booths violating state law and refusal of authorities to act, urging local leaders to intervene.

D. B. Johnson Greencastle Johnson The Herald Grencastle Herald Peyton Marshall Hughes Hamilton Indiana Harney Chamber of Commerce Captain Harney

Barnet Speaks at Nazarene Revival on The Name of Christ

Rev H A Barnette of South Bend Indiana preached at the Nazarene Church on Sunday evening. He urged Christ as the source of civilization and ethical standard and argued nonresistance as Jesus principle for peace. Many came forward after the sermon to accept the evangelist's call. Public invited to ongoing services.

H. A. Barnette South Bend Indiana Nazarene Church Christ Jesus

John F. Cannon Sees Business in Indianapolis Today

John F. Cannon travels to Indianapolis on business for meetings and inspections. Local coverage notes his arrival and purpose, with no further details on interactions or outcomes.

Wabash Falls 21 0 at Army in hard fought game

Wabash, at West Point, lost to Army 21 0 after a tight first half. Army scored in the third quarter after a delay caused by a controversial penalty. Milstead Kessler and Singleton starred for the Scarlet with Singleton kicking steady gains.

West Point Wabash Army Little Giant Hugh Fullerton Vaughn Eitner Rem French

Couple vows 400 bid to reclaim kidnapped Indiana child

Mr and Mrs John Washburn of Clay County Indiana vow to spend about 400 to arrest the mother who kidnapped their adopted daughter in Clay County and bring both mother and child back to Indiana. Officials say the county will not cover the expense and the sheriff will not pursue arrest.

John Washburn Clay County Minnie Ade Putnam County Spokane Washington Indiana Washburn

Greencastle reformer reflects on street altercation and future in Indiana

In a dated confession the speaker recalls a street clash with Peyton, describing defensive fighting, broken glasses, and an eye attempt. He questions a verdict, notes civic efforts against street gambling, and hints at moving to Indiana.

Ageu physician killed drives car onto crossing

Dr. R. H. VanCleave age 68 of Farmersburg a long time Vigo and Sullivan counties physician was killed instantly when his car moved from a garage onto a railroad crossing in front of northbound Chicago and Eastern Illinois train No 92. He was thrown about 50 feet and his body suffered severe injuries though not mangled. several witnesses heard warnings only after the collision.

R. H. VanCleave Farmersburg B. T. VanCleave Greencastle Vigo Sullivan Counties Chicago & Eastern Illinois Sev

Hog Receipts 9000 Irregular Prices Steady At Open

Indianapolis receipts show hogs at 9000 with steady opening prices. Top hogs hit 9.00, pigs at 9.00, sows 8.00 down. Cattle dull. calves 18.00 down. sheep and lambs steady with lambs 8.50 and sheep 3.50. Indications of strong slaughter demand with local killers taking 4000 to 5000 hogs.

Indianapolis

Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Meets Tuesday

The Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Legion rooms. A very interesting meeting is promised as the report from the State Convention will be given.

Woman's Auxilliary of the American Legion Legion

Fixes Auto Tire Then Falls Dead

Raymond Thompson aged 42 died from heart disease triggered by overexertion while fixing a punctured tire on a Ford Sedan near Morton. He collapsed after completing the repair and was pronounced dead at once. Funeral services are set for Tuesday afternoon at 2 20 at his home on North Jackson Street, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his parents and two sisters Mrs. Ben Davis of Greencastle and Mrs. John Swift of Richmond Indiana.

Raymond Thompson William Thompson State Road Morton Levi Marshall Forest Hill Cemetery Thompson Ben Davis Greencastle John Swift Richmond Indiana

High School Notes and School Orchestra Plans

The first high school picture show of the year will screen tomorrow afternoon and evening with Scandal as the feature and a Select News reel as the added attraction. The school sent a floral offering for Mr. Owens funeral. Owens’ children L B and Gladys attend the school. The high school orchestra members will meet at 6 am Thursday to travel to Indianapolis for the All State orchestra under Prof Sloane and perform before the State Teachers Association Thursday afternoon.

Constance Talmadge Select Picture Corporation Owens L. B Gladys Owens Arthur Perry Gorda Sloane Virginia Kelly William Blanchard Prof. Sloane Indianapolis Sloane State Teachers Association

New York Mobilizes 57 000 Motor Trucks For Food Aid

Health Commissioner Copeland announces New York will mobilize 57 000 motor trucks if a general railroad strike lasts. The plan aims to deliver 1 500 carloads of food daily and ration the city for up to three weeks. Milk imports by truck would start immediately. Coal reserves are tight and efforts push large buyers to stock up now.

New York Copeland

Illness Leaves Mrs Randel in Critical Condition

Mrs Harry Randel has been very ill for several weeks and today is reported to be in a critical condition.

Harry Randel

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