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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1923
Page
1
A Greencastle notice announces the Al G Barnes Animal Show arriving from Greenfield Indiana. The circus will set up at the old Orphans Home grounds near the Vandalia station with tents, cooks, dining area and parade preparations. Boys are urged to rise early for the arrival and opening of three circus trains.
The American Legion state convention in Michigan City, September 10 11 and 12 will feature an extensive water sports program on Lake Michigan and beaches. Daily life saving drills by the Michigan City coast guard crew fire tug demonstrations by Chicago fire department gunboat and subchaser exhibitions Army airplanes flying displays lake excursions by large steamers and evening moonlight trips accompany parades concerts and sports events.
The Indiana Federation of Rural Letter Carriers held its annual Labor Day convention at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis. Mrs. Ella H. Snyder assistant postmaster spoke on the service idea and the link between rural and city carriers. Stanley Jones of Crawfordsville chaired. Walter Eggers of Roachdale serves as secretary.
Cable reports from Osaka describe vast devastation in Tokyo Yokohama and nearby towns after a powerful earthquake and tsunami. Deaths in Tokyo estimated 150000 with Yokohama about 10000, Nagoya and Yokosuka also leveled. monetary loss in Tokyo placed at yen. Martial law restricts entry to stricken areas.
The annual County Council budget meeting is set for Tuesday and Wednesday to fix the tax levy for the next year. Commissioners discuss proposed appropriations with council members. Tuesday covered general budget talks with no final action expected until the second session. Also noted are visits from Walter J. Rierden of Montezuma and Mrs. Rierden with children, and Mrs. Thomas Newgent and Mamie Newgent of Clinton Township on business.
In Ensenada Mexico Prof W A Cogshall head of an Indiana University expedition selects a grove near the town to observe the total solar eclipse on September 16. Prof J P Naylor of DePauw University joins the party with observers from Lick Observatory and British workers arriving as crowds flock to view the event.
A 12 38 inter urban car arrived at the station with a full baggage compartment ready for delivery to fraternity and sorority houses. The scene signaled the imminent opening of the university term as students arrived with trunks.
Dr and Mrs W R Hutcheson returned Tuesday from a delightful eastward journey covering 264 miles on the St Lawrence and Saguenay Rivers. They visited Lake Champlain and Lake George and came home via Boston. Stone masons have started work on rebuilding the front of the Central National Bank.
Indianapolis Stock Yards reports hog receipts around 12 000 with overall prices about 10 cents lower. Prices ranged 9.00 to 10.00 with heavy hogs bid as low as 8.50 and light sows down about 25 cents. Cattle trading slow with many stockers and feeders. calves steady near 13.0. sheep steady with lambs at 12.50.
In a continuing drive to enforce the motor speed law on county roads near Indianapolis and city streets, Sheriff Snider and State Policemen Young and Shinn arrested seven motorists on the National road west of Indianapolis Sunday. Among those cited was Fred Miller of Greencastle, fined $1 and costs.
Bloomington Indiana announces the opening of a half mile dirt track speedway on September 22 with a $1,000 stakes race. Entries are growing as 15 fastest cars will start, grandstand seats near 5,000, and promoters claim a premier, up-to-date facility with top dirt track drivers already applying.
The prognosticator notes generally fair conditions with sunrise at 5 15 and sunset at 6 12. No significant changes expected across the day.
Fillmore notes Bertha Elliott left Saturday for Knightstown to teach this year. Alva Smith returned from Danville Illinois. Ralph West recovering well after an operation. Mrs Storm and family visited Williamson and Baker households. Williamson and Skamire returned from a western tour. Wm Smith and daughter Evelyn came back from Springfield Illinois. Mable Smith returned from Terre Haute after several weeks visiting. Forest Williamson visiting his sister Mrs Harry Elliott. Mrs Lawrence Applegate of Indianapolis visiting relatives this week.
James L. Randel cashier of Central National bank has shown improvement after two weeks of illness at home on Washington Street. He is reported to be suffering from summer influenza with one lung affected. Lucile Allan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Allan of West Wanatucreet, returned from Farmersburg after a two week visit with relatives.
Mrs. Joe Davidson of Coatesville had an appendectomy at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Monday and is reported to be recovering well. She taught music and domestic science at New Winchester High School last year, where Mr. Davidson also teaches. Mr and Mrs Claude Cantonwine of Terre Haute visited Mrs Wells northwest of Greencastle and returned home Monday.
Indianapolis Sept 4 The Indiana State Fair reports strong early week finances as rain dampens attendance but allocates about 27 000 visitors for Monday and records roughly 40 000 in revenue from exhibition space and concessions. Newt Brown secretary and treasurer says income may rival best years.
Deputy County Clerk W. D. Wright attended the State Fair in Indianapolis on Monday.
Washington reports all American embassy staff in Tokio are safe. Ambassador Woods says none were injured, but all embassy buildings were destroyed and food is scarce, requesting immediate rations from the Philippines via Iwaki wireless station.
The Turks plan to rename the historic St Sophia in Constantinople to Mehmedic Mosque to erase Greek legacy. The structure, built by Constantine the Great in 326, has served as a church, then a mosque after 1488, and remains a revered landmark.
At a Greencastle Country Club board meeting on Monday night the club's membership was closed and admission now requires petition to the board. The constitution and by laws were approved and will go to members for adoption before Friday's meeting in the fire department council chamber. The club is incorporated in Indiana. sites for a new club, including the old Lloyd farm, were discussed along with officer elections. Directors listed are C. C. Huestis, A. G. Brown, C. C. Gillen, E. B. Taylor and Wallace Holcomb.
The Adams family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dobbs on East Washington Street for their annual reunion on Sunday September 2. A noon dinner was served and attendees included Mrs. Samuel Adams Mrs. Maggie Adams Miss Rosalee Smith Mrs. J E Champer Miss Mildred Hollingsworth Eugene Crawley Miss Arnold Adams Otto Dobbs Jr Elizabeth All ee and family from Indianapolis, with many relatives from Fillmore Belle Union Whitestown and surrounding areas.
James Sullivan and family return to Terre Haute after a week with the Mitchells. Mrs. Orville Collins and Mrs. Mary Harrison visit Indianapolis with R B Hays and daughter Dorothy. Esther Whitaker and Bernice Lewis return from Gosport. Ollie Williams and family visit Illinois. Rev Curtis Keck leaves for Union City Kansas to continue ministry. Nellie Glidewell enjoys vacation with home folks after hospital training. A L Evens and Roy Evens visit Indianapolis and the Fair. Prof Bert Thomas and wife visit Elza Hapneys. June Garner from near Raccoon visits with Scroggins family.
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