Enrollment climbs to 275 at high school
Enrollment reaches 275 today marking an increase of 32 pupils from last year in the junior high school. New teachers are in place and reporting for duty.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1919
Page
1
Overseas Boys Back at New High School Opening
The Senior high school opened with 275 pupils, the largest enrollment in history, including 115 Freshmen. Eight returning veterans join the school with 5 overseas and 3 non overseas, boosting athletics and a planned DePauw coached basketball program. Noon lunches and domestic science classes are being arranged, with public speaking and debate teams aiming for strong showings this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Dow
Wanda Mottier
Beryl Sandy
Catherine Harrison
Isaac Browning
Paul Gibson
Gordon Schmidt
Blake Conley
Ed. Wright
Paul Bryan
Frank Young
Valentine Colalto
Putnam County
Army
E. C. Dodson
de Pauw University
Lela Walls
Manual High School of
Indianapolis
G. H
Blloomington
Local Social News From Terre Haute And Nearby
W O Timmons is in Terre Haute on business. Terre Haute visitors include Mr. and Mrs Garfield Walters and Mr and Mrs Joel Dobbs with their daughter. Mrs Harry Elliott visits Chicago with daughter Cade Elliott. Harry Hall of Terre Haute visits Peoria area friends. Paul Lear goes to Decatur for work. Elmer Wells of Omaha visits his parents en route to Kansas City as traveling salesman. Marguerite Callender returns to Chicago after death in the family. Dr and Mrs Roy L Bowell and daughter Mary Louise visit Calumet relatives. George White and Mrs George Gibson return from Indianapolis. visit Mooresville on the way. Boston Club meets Tuesday at 7 50 with Mrs Elmey Stratton. Henry A Roberts and G H Copestick visit Greencastle as railroad rate talks unfold. Indiana and Illinois freight rates may be equalized with a Washington hearing next month. Indiana likely to receive favorable rates saving millions annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wells
Omaha, Neb
Jesse Wells
Kansas City
Henry A. Roberts
State Chamber of Commerce
G. H. Copestick
Greencastle
Commercial Club
Indiana
Illinois
Washington
Students Take Rooms With Jones Couple in Putnamville
Senior Margaret Jones of Putnamville and classmates Reuben Stwalley Wallace Blue Alton Hurst Joe Sharp and Wanda Mottier with Catherine Harrison have taken rooms with Mr and Mrs F N Jones on East Seminary Street A teachers meeting followed school with several conflicts in class arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jones
Putnamville
Reuben Stwalley
Wallace Blue
Coatsville
Sophmore
Alton Hurst
Mt. Meridan
Joe Sharp
Wanda Mottier
Catherine Harrison
F. N. Jones
East Semiary Street
Early Session of Legislature Expected by Women in Indiana
Indianapolis reports a confident outlook for an early Indiana Legislature session after talks among the State Board of the Woman's Franchise League Governor and political leaders. The group plans citizenship schools statewide and educational opportunities if full suffrage is delayed, aiming to mobilize women for the presidential vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Woman's Franchise League
Claypool
Washington Republicans accused of praising Germany in postwar era
Washington observers accuse Republican Senators and representatives of pro German sentiment after World War I. Palmer cites Knox Sherman Frelinghuysen Rodenburg as supporting Germany or opposing a harsh peace. Palmer claims German sympathizers influenced Senate actions and linked Frelinghuysen to German interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Germany
A. Mitchell Palmer
Washington
United States
Knox
Senate
League of Nations
League
Wilson
Sherman
Illinois
William A. Rodenburg
East St. Louis
Til
Rodenberg
McLemore
America
Palmer
Frelinghuysen
New Jersey
Foreign Office
New York
Officer Home With The Boys In Stolen Car Case
Deputy Sheriff Fred Lancaster with Howard Denny and Derwood Davis arrived Sunday morning from Detroit where the lads were arrested while attempting to sell a stolen car. The men were taken into custody after the car theft incident and related inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lancaster
Howard Denny
Derwood Davis
Bainbridge
Detroit
Bainbridge youths face reformatory term for auto theft
Howard Denny and Derwood Davis, both 18 from Bainbridge, pleaded guilty to stealing a car from Mrs. W H Kelley and four tires from Ollie Allen’s garage. They were brought from Detroit by Deputy Fred Lancaster after confessing. Judge James P Hughes ordered one year in Jeffersonville State Reformatory upon appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Denny
Derwood Davis
Bainbridge
Detroit
W. H. Kelley
Greencastle
Fred Lancaster
Ollie Allen
Elmer Davis
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
James P. Hughes
Weekend Robbery Suspects Admit Preplanned Theft
The two youths pleaded guilty to a premeditated robbery. They altered the car’s engine number, obtained new plates, traveled from near midnight Friday to Detroit by Sunday, and bought tools to break into a garage. They planned to steal a car for about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Detroit
DePauw Taps Carleton as Sociology Professor
Dr. George R. Gross announced that Prof. Frank Tracy Carleton has accepted the nomination as sociology professor at DePauw University. He replaces William Hudson and follows Arthur W. Calhoun who withdrew after sending a Bolsheviki letter. Carleton arrives from Albion College with degrees from Case, Wisconsin and author of several books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Gross
DePauw University
Frank Tracy Carleton
DePauw
Carleton
William Hudson
Arthur W. Calhoun
W. M. Zuech
Albion College
Michigan
Case School of Applied Science
University of Wisconsin
Former Putnam Resident Charles H. Goodale Dies in Indianapolis
Charles H. Goodale died last Tuesday at Deaconess Hospital Indianapolis after a brief illness. Born in the community, he moved to Indianapolis 28 years ago and built a dairy business. He leaves a widow, one daughter, and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Goodale
Wm. W. Goodale
Deaconess
Indianapolis
Mr. Goodale
Decline in Hog Prices Sinks Local Market Activity
Hog prices fell 50 to 75 cents in local yards with sales from 18.00 to 19.99. Local packers bought about 5,000 head while the rest went to outside buyers. Cattle calves and sheep showed varied trends as lambs rose 50 cents. Reed Matden, formerly of the city, now in Chicago, plans Greencastle visit. J. T. Christie returned from Lexington business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Daughter Sues to Break Will of Fairbanks
Mrs. Timmons charges the will was procured after undue influence exerted on the father. Plaintiff asserts the vice president is not responsible for the charities’ failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will OF
Fairbanks
Will dispute over Fairbanks estate alleges undue influence
Mrs. Adelaide F. Timmons sues in Marion County Private Court challenging the will of Charles Warren Fairbanks former vice president claiming he was of unsound mind when the instrument was made and that his wife would have been honored with a $500000 Indianapolis memorial bequest. The suit lists DePauw University and heirs Frederick C. Fairbanks and Warren C. Fairbanks as defendants with estate valued above $8 million including three fourths ownership of the Indianapolis News and real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Presina & Daily
Marion County
Adelaide F. Timmons
Hanna & Daily
Timmons
Indianapolis
Cornelia Cole Fairbanks
Frederick C. Fairbanks
Warren C. Fairbanks
Fairbanks
The
Indianapolis News
News
Death of Clay Bowen Near Indianapolis
Clay Bowen former resident of this city dies Sunday near Indianapolis after a car trip with his son Millard from heart disease. He leaves a daughter Iva. Burial planned in Indianapolis. The Crescent Club meets with Mrs Fay Hamilton Wednesday at 2 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Bowen
Sam Bowen
East Seminary
Crescent Club
Fay Hamilton
Card of Thanks for Hilbert Hopkins
We thank friends relatives and neighbors for kindness shown during the illness and death of our son and grandson Hilbert Maurice Hopkins. Special thanks to Rev Kilpatrick for comfort music and Mr Hanna for attention and flowers from Evan R Hopkins Hiram Callender Sr. and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilbert Maurice Hopkins
Alga
Kilpatrick
Hanna
Evan R. Hopkins
Hiram Callender
Clinton Township Man Charged With Assault With Intent To Kill
Mrs Leo Ard Ratcliffe travels to Greencastle on Saturday afternoon to secure attorneys and post bond after a Clinton Township man is charged with assault with intent to kill. Perkins posts a $1 000 bond for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Township
Leoard Ratcliffe
Greencastle
Woman's Condition Better After Attack In Clinton Township
Charley Perkins charged with assault and battery with intent to kill. his bond of 1000 posted by Mrs Ratcliff who then learned of the affidavit. Oran Perkins and W. W. Newgent signed. Ratcliff recovering but still serious after being struck with a chair during disputes over vacating the Perkins house. Attorneys Lyon and Peck for Perkins. John H. James for Ratcliff with Fay Hamilton, prosecuting attorney, present. Perkins declines to comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Perkins
Clinton Township
Leonard Rateliff
Ratcliff
Greencastle
Oran Perkins
W. W. Newgent
Perkins
Perkins House
Lyon & Peck
John H. James
Fay Hamilton
Dog Rears Lion Kittens In Jungle Circus
A circus feature at Greencastle spotlights Sport the coca dog who raised lion tusk kittens tiger cubs and puma offspring in a jungle nursery. The show includes a parade and matinee and evening performances with Sport leading a warm display of animal training. The obituary notes Mrs Cordella Pfeiffenberger died Saturday and funeral services set for Tuesday at St Pauls Catholic Church Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sport
al. G. Barnes
Greencastle
Cordella Pfeiffenberger Avivose
Charles Pfeiffenberger
West Liberty Street
St. Paul's Catholic Church
John A. Walsh
Forest Hill Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Flossie Hollingsworth
Belle Union
Vanita Collins
Saseselho
W. O. Timmons
Terre Haute
Garfield Walters
Ernest Mugg
Joel Dobbs
Bloomfield
Ida Dobbs
South Indiana Street
Harry Elliott
Chicago
Miss Cade Elliott
Harry Hall
Paul Lear
Decatur, Ill
Marguerite Callender
Ill
Hilbert Hopkins
Roy L. Bowell
Mary Louise
Calumet, Michigan
Bowell
George White
George Gibson
Mooresville
W. F. White
Boston
Elmey Stratton
Putnam
Reese Matden
Chester
J. T. Christie
Lexington, Ky
Myr. Fairbanks
Dog
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