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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1919
Page
1
A building ten miles north of Greencastle was burned Sunday night. The structure housed hay, other feed, farming implements and harness. Authorities believe the fire was set by enemies.
Detectives investigate a mid night blaze at the Samuel Baird farm ten miles north of Greencastle. The barn containing hay feed and farming gear burned completely, with suspicions of deliberate arson by an enemy of the owner. Insurance covers only part of the loss as a detective and the State Fire Marshal take interest. some clues have emerged suggesting an early arrest may be possible.
Miss Helen Jones writes from aboard the Bulgaria in 1919 about travel from Naples through Sicily and Greece toward Constantinople. She describes Messina, Catania, lemon groves, Italian wartime mood, a sunset in Piraeus, the Corinth Canal, the Acropolis, and plans to reach Saloniki and Smyrna before Constantinople. She notes illness among travelers, bed bugs aboard, and hopes for news from relief organizations in the Near East.
A succession of land and lot transfers across Greencastle Washington Jefferson Madison and Warren townships, with prices from 1 to 7,600 dollars. Transfers include E A Browning to J F Bailey and J L Meadows to L C Priest among others, followed by social visits of Mrs Arthur Hamrick and Mrs Park Dunbar with Mrs Annie Smith extending to Indianapolis for a stay.
Petition requests suspension of a one year term in the state reformatory for the Banbridge boys and their friends. The filing argues for clemency and delayed sentencing while noting rehabilitation opportunities and potential parole considerations.
Friends of Howard Denny and another youth from Bainbridge urged Judge Hughes to suspend a one year term in the State Reformatory for stealing Mrs Kelley’s car. After a petition with 86 signatures and a stern talk, the judge suspended the sentence. Denny must reenter Bainbridge High School to finish his education.
Hogs declined 50 cents in the local yards today as receipts soared with 12 000 cattle 1 200 calves 600 sheep 900 hogs sold. Sales ranged from 17.50 to 18.50 with about 5 000 hogs bought by local packers and 4 000 to 5 000 by outside buyers. Cattle and sheep held steady calves strong and lambs 50 cents higher.
Mrs W H Kelley of near Bainbridge purchases the cottage residence of Mrs John Wood on College Avenue for 1900 dollars. Putnam Realty Co. acted as agent in the transaction.
Mrs. C C Hurst and Miss Pheebe Connely spent the day in Indianapolis in a brief social outing. They visited local shops and enjoyed a relaxed afternoon together, reflecting the era's social customs and travel by train.
Mayor Rupert Bartley warns Greencastle boys using airguns to stop shooting at birds. Police will arrest the first offender as complaints from bird lovers mount. A resident reports a pet bird killed, prompting enforcement of the law against killing birds.
Mrs. Addie Ringo spent Monday in Indianapolis on a business trip. Mrs. C. W. Otis entertained her bridge club at her home on Seminary street this afternoon. The Art Needle Work Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 5 o'clock with the Misses Crouch at their Locust street home. Mrs. Jasper Miier was severely injured when porch railing broke. no bones broken but severe bruises and sprains. The Herald received from David P. Freeman of the 1st Detachment a banquet note from Camp Devens, Mass., and Freeman and his twin brother Dan, also a Herald employee, were among early U.S. troops to reach France. Dan was killed in action. Harry L. Maxwell, singing evangelist, will go to Carpentersville, Ind., on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to assist L. D. Dodd in a three-week revival. Paul Albin and Fred Thomas went to Indianapolis on a business trip today. Earl Fitchett of Indianapolis is visiting his sister, Mrs. Charles Crawley. The Ladies Aid of Locust Street Church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the church to elect officers. Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hays and daughter Lillian have returned from Bay View, Mich., where they spent the summer.
An Indiana federation meeting in Crawfordsville gathers leaders from Montgomery Morgan Boone Putnam Parke Fountain Warren Vermillion and Hendricks counties. President John G. Brown and General Secretary Lewis Taylor outline the fund drive aims to subscriptions, quota day September 19, and statewide unity for farmers’ business welfare including marketing and wheat issues.
Greencastle high school shifts closing time to four o clock this afternoon and plans regular weekly auditorium picture shows. Clock system and tardiness issues are being addressed by Hatfield Electric Company with on site adjustments. An honor roll will be published every six weeks to motivate student achievement.
The Indiana coal field faces a severe car and freight shortage with producers behind on orders and many shipments refused due to lack of shipping equipment. General Director Hines accuses coal operators of price exploitation, while production remains delivery constrained and critically timed.
The S C C Club will meet this evening with Miss Helen Browning. The gathering aims to discuss club activities and plan upcoming events with the presence of Miss Browning serving as a guest attendee.
Strikers clashed with police and guards at Hammond as a protest to permit limited employee return turned violent. Four people were killed in the ensuing riot, with authorities enforcing a temporary halt to allowing workers back to their posts.
In Hammond Indiana on September 9 a riot between about 1000 striking workers and police and company guards left four dead and fifteen injured. The clash began when 200 former employees tried to enter the Standard Car Company plant guarded by police. Bricks and gunfire followed. four leaders were arrested and shots fired prompted a rifle volley. By nightfall four bodies lay in the street and casualties were rushed to St Margaret's hospital. Fred Hesterman, a policeman or guard, suffered a fractured arm from a brick.
W Robert Hill of Chicago was named young People's Division Superintendent of Indiana by the Indiana State Sunday School Board. A Oberlin College graduate, Hill plans early adult leadership development and aims to hold Older Boys and Older Girls Conferences. He will speak at the Putnam County Sunday School Convention in Locust Street M E Church Greencastle on September 23 and 24, leading a conference for teachers of youths aged twelve to twenty four.
Cleve Thomas buys the Baney residence at the corner of Washington and Bloomington streets and will move in October first. He plans to remodel later. John Cherry buys the Thomas residence on West Walnut Street, now occupied by Thomas family.
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