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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
1
Enactment bill repassed after a 65 to 1020 vote in the house. The wartime restrictions will end when the peace treaty is ratified, signaling a return to civilian measures and signaling a shift in policy.
The Senate voted 65 to 20 to override President Wilsons veto on the wartime and national prohibition bill, setting a record for rapid action after House approval. The White House announced the president would end wartime prohibition the day the Senate ratifies the Germany treaty, skipping the Austrian treaty.
A taxi driven by Glenn Hurst on Tuesday evening near the Hurst & Co. store struck a dog on north Jackson street around 5 PM. The taxi swerved and hit the Hurst & Co. truck, causing minor damage to the vehicle. the dog owned by Garfield Berry was fatally injured.
Locust Street Methodist church members plan a reception next Wednesday at 7:80 o’clock in the church parlors to welcome Rev and Mrs H C Clippinger the church’s new pastor and his wife all members and friends are invited to attend Greencastle.
Outside buyers led the Indianapolis hog market as 7 000 hogs were received and sold. Prices rose 30 to 35 cents with sales from 13.50 to 14.00. Six thousand hogs went to outside buyers. The Rev Levi Marshall will lecture on Palestine at Christain church next Sunday at 7 30 P M. J P Allen Jr will show lantern views of the White Mountains after. The Rev Marshall rode 50 miles on horseback through Palestine.
Mrs. Alonzo Cook along with Mrs. Guy Williamson and Mrs. Roy Brackney hosted a miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Cook’s East Franklin Street home for Laura Hinton who will wed Robert Ford of Indianapolis. About forty friends attended and gifts included silver and cut glass. Halloween colors black and yellow furnished decor with dabias and chrysanthemums for the dining room. Refreshments of cherry sundae cake and punch were served. Out of town guests included Mrs. George Frank of Mansfield and Mrs Earl Hinton of Indianapolis plus Mrs. J. S. Canario and daughter Cecelia of Hilo Hawaii.
In Campione near Lugano Swiss authorities closed the Italian run casino. Residents including hundreds of men declare Campione an independent republic to reopen the casino, cited profits over a million dollars. Austrian shareholders were noted. a delegation to Rome was halted at the border.
San Diego researchers on a barge in San Diego bay report a new method of radio transmission through the earth and water. Lieutenant A A Morton of the Mare Island navy radio laboratory says first proof came when a Navy message from Annapolis to the British Admiralty about the dirigible B 34 was received, and he copied the entire message at his station.
World record omelet efforts in Winnipeg faced health scrutiny as inspectors ordered four and a half tons of eggs burned after deeming them unfit for consumption. Authorities cited contamination concerns and halted further use of the batch.
Homer Williams and Mary Esther Standley of Greencastle were married Wednesday at 11 AM in the Christain church parsonage with Rev. Levi Marshall officiating. They were joined by groom's brother David Williams and Miss Phillips.
Greencastle Musicale Club to give a splendid program at the Music Hall on Thursday evening October 30 at 8 o'clock. The event is arranged by Mrs Virgil Grimes and Miss Elizabeth. Featured selections include piano solos Lizst Love Dreams by Miss Craig Group of Japanese Songs by Miss Jolly Organ Fantasia in C Minor by Dunnam Nocturne by Cornelius Bolero by Moszkowski Baritone and quartet performances with Mr Barnum Mrs Barnum Mr. Jones and others.
Funeral services for John Jackson who died Monday of a stroke were held this afternoon at three at the Christian Church in Fillmore. Interment was in Fillmore Cemetery.
The interurban company announces round trip rates of 1 58 dollars to Indianapolis for the State Teachers Association meeting this week. Rates apply today through Tuesday noon November 2. The low fare allows Greencastle travelers to return home each night.
Miss Meta Ludolph, a Putnam Co Red Cross nurse, will accompany several school children to Indianapolis for operations. Martha Landereth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Landereth of Limedale, will be taken to Robert Long hospital for mastoid removal. Two Cloverdale children will visit an eye specialist.
Advertised letters listed for Greencastle Indiana dated October 29 include C. E. Brown Parker and Pear. The postal notice indicates items marked for advertisement with the word Advertised.
In a settlement announced in New York, James F. Dechert will receive about 125000 as his share of the estate of his grandmother Mrs. Sarah Flavagen who died in 1900. The case involved misappropriation by Dechert’s uncle De Witt Flanagan a former New Jersey congressman and promoter of the Cape Cod canal.
DePauw faces Franklin in a crucial game after a rough showing against Michigan Aggies. Coach Buss stresses a strong week of practice, noting Old Gold day and the need for a win to avert disgrace to the Tigers.
Greencastle high school basketball travels to Bloomington to meet the state champions in a clash billed as a fast Bloomington outfit. Local Jays head south determined to return with a scalp, asserting confidence despite the tough opponent.
Marriage licenses show William S Williams a farmer of Greencastle and Mary Esther Standley of Greencastle obtained licenses. The brief notice identifies both parties and their occupation.
Washington officials near completion of the Lineata memorial in Potomac Park plan a memorial grove. Several hundred trees will be donated by relatives of sailors and Marines who died in World War I. An officer will collect applications and record tree assignments for each man honored.
Miss Sallie Hirt travels to Indianapolis for a one day stay on Tuesday. She plans to inspect local sights and meet with friends during her visit.
Miss Elizabeth Parrish field director of the home service branch of the Red Cross is in this county examining cases of injured soldiers. She is in Putnam Hill today investigating a case in that town.
Kappa Kappa Gamma invites Saturday afternoon visitors from 3 to 5 to meet their chaperone. A large farm property sale north of town drew strong bids totaling 6015 dollars. milk cows averaged about 140 dollars with the high cow at 160. Local church and school announcements follow, including services in Clinton Falls and Fincastle, meetings in Indianapolis, and civic club travels. A funeral was held for Elbert T. Aker at Walnut Chapel Church.
Union officers and Scale Committee leaders begin talks after denying the president’s request to call off a walkout. A decision on proceeding with the strike is expected as conference discussions continue.
United Mine Workers leaders meet in Indianapolis to assess the strike situation amid Wilsons recall demand. The session drew a large crowd as officials gauge action after the Presidents letter. Also notes revival at Fillmore Christian church with new prayer led by Rev Badger and continuation through next Sunday.
German newspapers report rising gambling in Germany tied to wartime fortunes. The Frankfurter Zeitung notes demoralization from three Bad Homburg resorts and cites a murder at the Grand Hotel club where a guest was killed and robbed. Another Frankfort guest reportedly lost 50 000 marks at Villa Heinemann.
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