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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1923
Page
1
An official count places 23,000 dead in Yokohama and 10,000 in Hakone with 32,564 corpses in Tokio. More than 71 percent of Tokio destroyed, 1,039 aftershocks recorded, and refugees flood the capital as relief and rebuilding efforts begin.
Greenwood beat the Greencastle Specials 8 to 2 on the Zinc Mill diamond in a Sunday game. The home team's strong batting and defense marked one of the season’s best ball clubs.
Rev. H. C. Clippinger and Mrs. Clippinger leave Locust Street M. E. Church after four years of service from Jeffersonville Indiana. During his tenure the church added about one hundred members and raised more money for debts and budget than in prior years.
E B Taylor shot 67 to break the 18 hole and 9 hole marks at Greencastle. He carded 33 on the front nine and 34 on the back nine to finish three under par. Reese Matson added a second hole in one on the third hole, extending his back to back holes in one. Richard Taylor, son of the Taylors, heads to Purdue University from Greencastle High School.
Mrs Celesta Sinclair aged 84 9 8 died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs A H Horn’s Putnamville home after illness of dropsy and old age. Widow of Isaac Sinclair she lived in Cloverdale before four years. Funeral Tuesday 3 pm Cloverdale Methodist with Rev Willis E Gill. Burial Cloverdale Cemetery. Survived by seven children: Mrs Belle Horn Evansville John F Sinclair Charleston Frank Sinclair Newcastle Dr F L Sinclair Terre Haute Ernest Sinclair Columbus Ohio Mrs Charles A Rockwell Indianapolis and Mrs A H Horn Putnamville.
Putnam Circuit Court appoints Oren Branneman of Cloverdale as Executor of the estate of the late George W. Rule whose home was in Cloverdale. The court also names Ebernezer Quinnette and A Harvey Greyson as Executors of the late William Greyson's last will.
The body of Mrs. Harley Tabor age 46 was found hanging in a barn loft at the farm home 3 miles north of Reelsville. Ill health and despondency are listed as the cause of her death. She left notes for her husband and for Elza Moreland of Lena. She leaves a son, James Tabor of Indianapolis, and a father, James Phillips, west of Greencastle.
Greencastle city and township schools along with DePauw University began Monday, drawing a rush of students. City enrollment is expected to top past years while DePauw anticipates its largest roll yet, as trains bring students and mail and parcel post offices run over.
Miss Cornelia Allen daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe P Allen Jr hosted the De Pauw Y W C A cabinet at her parents home on East Seminary Street Sunday afternoon. Sixteen members comprise the cabinet with Miss Allen as president. The afternoon included organization business and a 6 o clock dinner.
North Putnam County breeder Marty Stamp displays a 23-horse string at fairs including Central States Aurora Wisconsin State and Indiana State. His five handlers care for the show string as Ruby the mare and Distinction the stallion win grand championships at every stop. Purdue University buys two champion mares for animal husbandry.
Putnam county gears up for a September 27 event day with Penal farm tours a horticulturist talk a bee man address and a 3 pm Greencastle Specials versus St Louis Cardinals game at McKeenfield. Dollar Day bargains lure visitors as Greencastle promotes Ford Day Courtesy Week.
Jack DeWeese, local creamery manager, recalls a three year old crash after his milk truck was sideswiped by another vehicle on the National Road near Greencastle. No injuries were reported this time and both vehicles were only lightly damaged.
Locust Street M. E. Church closed its conference year with special services Sunday drawing large crowds. DePauw student from Tokio, Mr. Matusato, spoke at the evening service about his worry for missing relatives after the Japan quake. Three accessions by letter were added to the church.
A simple elegant wedding united Hazel Klingler and Jack Bridges at the Klingler home in Brazil on a Saturday evening. The ceremony was officiated by Professor Harry B. Gough of DePauw University with Edna Klingler as maid of honor and Mr. Kleinert as best man. The couple plan to move to Grove City Pennsylvania where Bridges will teach economics after the wedding.
A dozen players reported to Coach J. N. Ashmore as DePauw begins football practice. Capt. Johnny Clark led the first group, with Harrold Erickson arriving from Minnesota to assist. Freshman coach Todd Kirk also arrived to lead the first-year squad.
The Indiana Conference of the Locust Street M. E. Church begins its 92nd annual session at Trinity Church Evansville on Tuesday at 2 30 after which it meets through Monday. Notable speakers include Bishop Frederick D Leete and Rev John S Ward and delegates are elected for the General Conference in Springfield Mass. A memorial service for the Methodist Children's Home and Hospital is planned Friday with Dr. Robinson of Buffalo as speaker.
The Woman's Circle of the Presbyterian Church holds its first sewing meeting of the year Wednesday afternoon at 408 East Walnut Street hosted by Mrs. George R. Christie and Miss Dade Shearer. All interested ladies are welcome.
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