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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1919
Page
1
Taylor, general secretary of the Federation of Farmers Association, declares the expense of marketing wheat is too high and accuses elevator men of earning excessive profits.
Indiana officials claim the Indiana Federation of Farmers Association will pursue about 2 million dollars in losses from a wheat crop of 40 million bushels. They allege grain dealers skim five cents per bushel through handling and inflated resale prices, while the public pays high costs. Federation leaders plan actions to force refunds or added payments on wheat sold at New York and Chicago prices.
Greencastle City gains a new motor ladder wagon made from a Cadillac four touring car and the old horse drawn ladder. Firemen mounted the wagon to the touring car, with work nearly complete and painting pending. Cost to the city is only the Cadillac, previously owned by Frank Donner and traded to Dan Pollum & Son of Brazil, about $500. the old ladder wagon was useless.
A week from today Greencastle hosts the Al G. Barnes Circus, first visit in years. The event promises a large crowd and a high class, honest to goodness performance for both children and adults.
College Avenue M. E. Church resumes regular Sunday evening services with an organ recital by Mrs. C. W. Otis the church organist and director. The program features a monthly tradition revived after summer union services. The pastor will speak on Open Air for the Soul. Public invited.
City schools ready to open Monday with old texts used until new adoptions arrive. Seventh and eighth graders report to the south study room in the new high school. First year students to study hall room 7 on the first floor, seniors to room 11, and classroom assignments follow a lettered split for sophomores and juniors.
Chicago September 6 Henry H Rolapp chairman of the food administration sugar distribution committee said the sugar shortage felt nationwide for eight weeks is practically at an end and normal conditions will be resumed within ten days. The government now has 100 boats bringing raw sugar from Cuba.
Putnam County schools prepare for fall term as teachers ready classrooms. A school nurse and medical inspection project are underway to support student health from day one.
Putnam County leads in educational work with a county nurse assigned to monitor student health as schools open next Monday. Only eight beginning teachers are in the county, reflecting a tight but skilled staff as Washington township delays start until the week’s end. Superintendent Frank Wallace notes fewer beginners than any other county, while Fillmore gains a modern school building and Cloverdale adds a new position. A meeting with eight new teachers and a principals’ conference with the superintendent are scheduled.
Friends report Miss Ruth Johns daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Johns formerly of this city now Whitesville underwent an appendicitis operation Thursday at an Indiana hospital. They say she is recovering nicely.
Warren T. McCray of Kentland formally announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Indiana governor. He pledges a good, clean business administration and asks Republican voters for support in the upcoming primary. His entry had been anticipated after Will Hays withdrew as national chairman.
Officials anticipate a new attendance record at the State Fair as admission figures near closing. Up to last night 170,954 paid admissions. yesterday 18,164. first four days 152,790. Exposition officials report strong income and high public interest in Hoosier industry, animal husbandry and arts.
Everett Sanders urges publication of United States Department of Agriculture bulletins on home canning and drying of fruits and vegetables to help households reduce living costs. He offers to provide copies to interested readers who return the bulletins, at his Washington office.
Putnam county food administrator T. E. Evans visits state headquarters and is assured Greencastle will be stocked. He reports a delivery of 1,300 pounds of sugar received today.
Greencastle residents await relief as Putnam county food administrator T. E. Evans secured 1,300 pounds of sugar from Indianapolis. Merchants received limited stock to fulfill back orders and price stood at 11 1/2 cents per pound with expectant supply by midweek.
In Indianapolis, hog receipts reached about 6 900 with prices improving. Early trades saw hog sales $15.75 to $19.50, with some loads at $19.85 to $19.90. Local pushes moved around 600 hogs while 2 000 were sold to outside buyers. Cattle and sheep held steady and calves rose about 50 cents.
Miss Pearl Hamilton of Indiana Girls Reform School comes to live with Mrs Ella Call west of town. The orphan has completed her time at the school and will stay with Mrs Call until she decides her future plans.
The Greencastle District Conference will meet Thursday and Friday at the Maple Avenue M E Church in Terre Haute. Aiming to advance the Centenary program, it plans a church wide campaign next year with out of district speakers Dr Somerville Light Dr J E Washburne and Dr W H Neil. Local churches should be represented by pastor district steward sunday school superintendent and society presidents where possible.
In Marion County Probate Court a supplemental inventory shows the late Charles Warren Fairbanks estate holds a three quarters interest in the Indianapolis News valued at 1.5 million dollars. Executors Warren C. Fredrick C. and Richard M. Fairbanks, sons of Fairbanks, filed the inventory.
Morning services led by Rev. Mark McGruder at 10 45 a m Sunday School at 2 p m and Evening services at 7 45 p m Mrs Lacey M Sparks to recite two numbers before Rev M W Sparks speaks on how to prevent race riots The church invites contributions to close its year and prepare a financial report.
Blaine E Kilpatrick ministers at College Avenue M E Church with Sunday School at 9 50 Morning worship at 10 40 featuring organ music by Mrs Otis and special music The sermon titled The Exalted Life and observance of the Lord s Supper Epworth League 6 30 with talks on Methodist history by Ruth Meyers Grose Kendall and others Evening service at 7 30 marks resumption of regular services and first of monthly organ recital by Mrs C W Otis All welcome
Mrs Lenard Ratcliffe of Clinton Township Parmier was badly injured when struck by an enraged landlord. No legal action has been taken according to reports.
Mrs. Leonard Ratcliff was struck on the forehead with a chair wielded by Charley Perkins on Perkins farm near Clinton Falls. She was unconscious for a time and received a severe gash. Dr. Moore treated her. Leonard Ratcliff filed a warrant for Perkins on assault and battery with intent to kill as the couple planned to leave the farm after a dispute over residency.
Secretary of the Treasury announces redemption of all Series V K United States Treasury Certificates of Indebtedness dated May 1 1919 maturing October 7 1919. Certificates called for redemption on September 15 1919 at par and accrued interest. Interest on these certificates ends on September 15 1919.
William Rawley Sutherlin of Stilesville married Miss Estella Mae King of Greencastle at 2 PM at the Christian church parsonage. The Rev. Levi Marshall officiated and the couple will reside on the groom’s farm.
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