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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1919
Page
1
The board of trustees of the Methodist orphanage home met Thursday afternoon to discuss problems relating to the institution. The meeting addressed administrative concerns and sought solutions to improve care and operations.
The Methodist Children's Home board met at Locust and Franklin streets as Indiana Conference elects John S. Ward president John W. Meall vice president L M Stevens secretary treasurer and others. Miss Angie Godwin has raised funds and bought the house, building an endowment of 22 000 dollars in four years and will continue presenting the Home to church pulpits while Rev Abbott and wife take on management duties.
Margaret Ivey transfers a Russellville lot for 1600 dollars to Mary Daniels. William Williamson conveys Washington township land values totaling 1850 to George Alig Jr and others. Elias Garner sells Warren township land for 12000 dollars to Layman Hepler. Denman transfers Greencastle lot for 1800 dollars to Hanna Wells. Tomlin conveys Cloverdale township land for 1 to John Clark. Harper sells Madison township land for 1 to Hiram Carter. Campbell transfers Cloverdale land for 1 to Richard Voorhees. Cook sells Cloverdale land for 1200 to Harry Boyd. Frank Bittles returns from New York on business.
Mrs Elizabeth Sears returns from Indianapolis to Greencastle as Miss Katherine visits. The Woman's Club meets Saturday at 2 30 with Mrs Jennie Smythe. Miss Martha Ridpath speaks on Creed of Life. Sorority founder Mrs EB Hamilton celebrated her birthday with college girls at her decorated home. Other items note visits from Mrs Mary Hoover and J E Hall from Florence Al visit relatives. Local notices cover church socials and civic happenings in Greencastle and Bainbridge.
Greencastle High School likely loses the scheduled game at Bainbridge as Bainbridge players fall ill. Under Indiana high school rules Bainbridge faces a $10 fine and forfeits the contest to Greencastle. Rivalry remains intense and a replacement date may be sought.
London report notes a vacancy at Chertsey workhouse after the death of a man who had been admitted as a baby seventy years ago. He asked the guardians to admit his wife and children as paying guests since they could not find housing. The request was refused.
The Twentieth Century Club held a memorable Thursday gathering at Mrs. Myra Curtis’s home. Mrs. Fred Thomas presented The Literary Landmarks of England and Modern London, Ray Morrison of the Sousa Band gave an England-focused talk, and Lt. Guy Wayne shared impressions of England. A letter from former member Mrs. Webster highlighted her work and surroundings. The group planned a November 27 adjournment with an evening guest meeting planned.
The article reminds readers to turn clocks back one hour on Sunday October 26 to return to standard time. It advises setting clocks before bed Saturday to avoid confusion with Sunday appointments and wake to correct time.
George Dobbs and George Williams have sold their North Indiana Street grocery to Oliver C. Watkins. The deal closed Thursday and the new owner is in possession. Coach Elbert Buss and the DePauw football team left for Lansing to face Michigan Agricultural College in a Saturday game. Buss says perfect football could win, but the Aggies loom strong. Castle Canton No 30 members are called to a hall meeting tonight at 8 o'clock. attendance is urgent, C. H. Meikel, Clerk.
Julius A Haag and Louis E Haag owners of seven Indianapolis drug stores were found guilty in the Criminal Court for violating the prohibition law. The jury fined each $400 and sentenced them to thirty days in the county jail.
H R Nicholas, who ran a taxi business at the Greencastle garage for two years, has purchased the Franklin street room formerly used by Charley Dobbs Auto Accessories. He will move into the new building next week and conduct his taxi business there going forward.
Mrs. Ernest Roller returned from Kokomo where she attended the State Federation of Clubs convention reported as very successful and interesting. The Greencastle delegation was entertained at dinner Thursday by Mrs. H. G. Woody, a former resident of Greencastle.
Eight year old Margaret Bearsley of Omaha recalls a night visitor described as the electric light man wearing a black cap and carrying cords. She led him toward the stairs and escaped, prompting police to search for the intruder while the family calls her a burglar’s pal.
Charles Waite, a leading Geary county Kaneas farmer, retires from farming. He owns 1,400 acres and plans to rent or lease the ranch in smaller tracts if tenants are found due to hard labor conditions and high wages for farm workers.
Paris reports that French soldiers will not revert to prewar red trousers. The Defense Ministry edict by Clemenceau orders uniform changes to darker steel blue, preserving only the cap. The red trousers trace to Maximilian’s Mexico venture and a large cloth purchase that outlived its empire.
German aviators showcased in Amsterdam despite Elta restrictions. A Rumpler from Leipzig, powered by a 220 horse power Benz engine, landed under its own power. Pilot Diemer, height record holder, performed a smooth landing. Constructor Lochner and his wife rode in the cabin with two passengers.
Newton New Jersey story reports Martin Cutler attempting to catch ten eels while wearing rubber boots in a stream. He tied eels to his boots and waded, the current entangling his legs and forcing a struggle underwater. He reached the bank and freed himself as the eels escaped back into the water.
In Rome during General Pershing’s Rome visit, enlisted staff faced widespread overcharging by cab drivers guides beggars and vendors. A soldier paid $5 for a station to St Peter's ride costing 40 cents by train. guides charged $4 for a trio through the Coliseum and $7 for two youths at the Vatican museum, both areas normally free.
Aviation enthusiasts propose using city flight photos as maps for fire departments. Such aerial views would help chiefs identify routes to large fires and evaluate rooftops and surrounding hazards, similar to wartime intelligence.
The marriage of Catherine Esther Black daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Black Rushville and Frank Cannon son of Mrs Frank Cannon Greencastle was solemnized Thursday at St Marys Catholic Church Rushville Rev Father Schaub officiating Miss Anna Cannon and Miss Helen Black were bridesmaids John Madden of Chicago attended as best man Afterward the couple departed for the East for their honeymoon They will reside at 602 Anderson Street upon returning Miss Black a DePauw University graduate class of 1915 and a popular Greencastle figure is to make her home with her husband Mr Cannon a member of J F Cannon Co.
Mrs Grant Scott hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Paul Butler, formerly Miss Oliver Mickler, at her Beveridge street home on Thursday evening. Ice cream cake and coffee were served. Mrs Butler received many gifts. Guests included Ruth Sears, Nona Lear, Gladys Williams, and several families from the Williams and Butler circles.
Thursday and Friday of next week will be vacation days for Greencastle public school pupils while the Indiana State Teachers Institute holds sessions in Indianapolis. Most city and county teachers will attend, with Greencastle reporting 37 teachers and Putnam County 141 in 1918. Roy Hudson, a De Pauw graduate just back from service in Russia, is visiting university and city friends.
Among visitors for the funeral of Thomas Callahan were Mr and Mrs Charles Seybold Mrs George Frank and Mrs James Mc Hargue of Mansfield Indiana Mrs Earl Hurst Andrew Wood and Mrs Charles Reed of Indianapolis Mrs Melvin Smith of Lafayette Mr and Mrs W Cox Mr and Mrs Thomas Mr and Mrs John Brattain Mr and Mrs Bert Brattain and Glen Wood of Lena Mrs Arthur Crooks of Brazil Mr and Mrs Charles Inman and Miss Hattie Thurman of Terre Haute Mr and Mrs R W Callahan of Jewett If Mr and Mrs John D Williams of Shelbyville Mr and Mrs Lee Brook ehire of Ladoga Mrs Emerson Ruark Mrs Fred Ruark and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Knetzer of Fillmore Mr and Mrs Ed Evens of Stilesville Roy Evens of Putnamville and Will Pace of Bainbridge John Cannon Miss Anna Cannon and Mrs James Cannon attended the wedding of Miss Esther Catherine Black and Frank Cannon in Rushville.
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