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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1923
Page
1
Cloverdale’s Willis E. Gill argues that no man should seek office and warns against campaigns funded by wealth. He fears a government of the rich and urges voters to choose candidates by record over money, proposing Democratic unity to avoid costly statewide campaigning.
The speaker urges voters to back a candidate who has proven trustworthiness in the past and to support a more straightforward and less costly primary system. He contends people are ready to favor such bold action over current burdens.
Daddy Long Legs a Big Type Polang China boar owned by O M Thomas of West View Stock Farm near Bainbridge won first honor at the State Fair this week where shown by his owner Robert Dills. Dills a Titit Putnam county farmer and hog breeder west of Greencastle won fourth place in a large entry of Duroc boars at the State Fair this week.
Indianapolis Sept 7 A creditor committee said to advise accepting Governor Warren T Mc Cray’s offer to place his affairs in creditors’ hands pending debt payment A meeting this afternoon at Hotel Severin will cover the proposed agreement including a uniform 6 per cent interest rate and sale rights for land with committee majority approval to avoid premature disposals.
In legal assignment proceedings Mrs. McCray will retain title only to the home at Kent land Indiana from the Governor's extensive estate of about 15 600 acres valued at roughly 3500 dollars.
Members of the newly organized Greencastle Country Club will meet at 7 o'clock this evening at the Fire Department to adopt by laws and a constitution elect officers and discuss the club site options. Sites under consideration include the Farrow farm east of town the old Lloyd farm north of town the Charles J Arnold farm just east of town and the Black Farm west of town.
William Hamilton 13 suffers severe hand injuries after a shotgun discharged while cleaning it at home. He had left hand near the barrel and the entire charge entered the hand, forcing doctors to amputate the thumb. He was taken to Putnam County Hospital for surgery.
Greencastle area Red Cross launches a drive to raise 3000 dollars for Japan disaster relief. The Indiana Portland Cement Company donates 500 dollars. Putnam county aims 1250 dollars from Greencastle township and 1250 from other towns. Joe Allen Jr is named drive chair with ministers urged to publicize from pulpits.
A peach measuring 12 inches in circumference and weighing 15 ounces, grown by Guy McJimsey of Vincennes, was sent to the Herald office today by Miss Elizabeth Ames of this city. The basket of large peaches was produced by Mr. McJimsy, a nephew.
Kenneth C. Masten, 21, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Masten of 501 South Main Street, died at Robert Long Hospital in Indianapolis after an operation for bowel obstruction. Funeral set for Saturday at 3 PM at New Providence Church. He attended Green Castle High School, played on the basketball team, and was well regarded by friends and classmates. He leaves five brothers and two sisters. Burial in New Providence Cemetery.
A National Geographic bulletin explains how Bulgaria's rose crop supports perfumery and bread for locals. It covers prewar and postwar acreages, the labor of harvesters, the distillation process, and the high value of attar of roses, with sourcing from Kashmir to Grasse and beyond.
Athens reports the first of five groups of refugee orphans, about 100 boys, leaving for farms in France where the government will place and train them with the aim of naturalizing them as French citizens. Makes Speed Record.
J O Cammack, Greencastle photographer, won first in one display and second in another at the Indiana state fair. He entered the west entrance of East College DePauw University and a trio of Indiana scene photos, with an Owen Park scene earning second place.
Trustees for the new year include H. B. Longden Earl Ellis George Shepard Leslie Haymaker Perry Wright George Knauer J. E. McCurry J. F. Long Prof. B. A. Knight and E. E. Sharp. Other officials: Chairman Finance Committee Mrs Emma Dicks District Steward W W Sellers President Board of Stewards Miss Delilah Miller Stewards D T Wiggins C T Hillis O M Thrasher Nina Cook Director of Religious Education Prof B A Knight Music Committee Mr and Mrs B A Knight and Mr and Mrs B T Riley.
Mrs. C. W. Otis sang The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise and impressed a large audience with rare voice and range. Ray Trembly performed a standout baritone solo while the band accompanied. Senator Andrew E. Durham offered an engaging humor filled intermission talk. The season’s crowds praised the program and band director’s special arrangements.
Professor F C Tildren traveled to Winamac Indiana today to present a series of lectures before the ongoing teachers institute in the town.
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