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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1923

Page

6

Boy Killed by Car Near Seelyville

Marvin Jones ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jones residing Blue Goose road east of Seelyville was almost instantly killed Friday morning when struck by a car driven by John G Ferrell of Staunton. The accident occurred as the boy stepped in front of the automobile on the National road. The impact hurled him and the car passed over his head.

Brazil Marvin Jones Charles Jones Blue Goose Road Seelyville John G. Ferrell Staunton Ferrell

Former DePauw Boy in Japan Is Safe

J Wade Emison Jr, a Depauw University graduate and representative of the International Banking Corporation, has been in Yokohama and Tokio Japan for several months. He is reported safe by his brother Ewing R Emison of Vincennes in a message received last Wednesday.

J. Wade Emison, Jr Depauw University Yokohama Tokio Japan International Banking Corporation Ewing R. Emison Vincennes

Harding stamps on sale in memory of Warren G. Harding

The Greencastle post office sells a 2-cent Harding memorial stamp issued after his death. Postmaster Rupert Bartley says the issue may be discontinued soon and will likely be replaced by standard red 2-cent Washington stamps. A 7-cent McKinley memorial stamp has also become standard since that president’s death.

Warren G. Harding Greencastle Rupert Bartley Bartley George Washington William McKinley Harding

Capistrano Mission painting wins sixth at state fair

Mrs. Louise E. Zaring of this city earned sixth place for her painting Capistrano Mission a California subject at the state fair fine arts exhibit. The public voting gave her 71 votes while first prize went to an Indianapolis girl with 166 votes. The exhibit closed Friday evening. The work depicts the cloistered walls of the old Spanish Mission in sunlight and shadow with a glimpse of flowers.

Capistrano Mission California Louise E. Zaring Zaring Indianapolis

Tokyo Quake Death Toll Surpasses Sixty Thousand

Tokyo reports total quake fatalities exceed 65 000 across three districts with 23 000 killed and 40 000 injured in Yokohama. One district, Hakone, notes 10 000 dead. Coroners have traced 32 564 corpses in city warehouses and yards as refugees flood out of the capital.

Tokio Yokohama Hakone Fonjo

Greenwood Beats Greencastle Specials 8 to 2 on Zinc Mill Ground

Greenwood defeated the Greencastle Specials 8 to 2 in a Sunday game at Zinc Mill diamond. The home club showed a strong lineup and was praised as one of the season’s best.

Greenwood Greencastle Specials Zinc Mill

Local Golfer Sets Double Green Castle Records

E B Taylor of Greenscastle Club shot 67 to break both 18 and 9 hole marks. He opened with a 33 on the first nine, finishing 3 under par for 18. Taylor’s card shows rounding scores with a mix of digits and garbled text for the second round. Reese Matson fired a hole in one on the third hole, his second such ace. Richard Taylor, son of the Taylors, heads to Purdue University from Greencastle High School.

Greencastle Golf Club E. B. Taylor Taylor Sudo EB Ega Cravsscvcescuss Richard Taylor Washington Street Greencastle Lafayette Purdue University

Death of Mrs Celesta Sinclair at 84 in Putnamville

Mrs Celesta Sinclair aged 84 died Sunday morning at her daughter Mrs A H Horns home in Putnamville after a long illness. She was widow of Isaac Sinclair and is survived by seven children including Belle Horn Evansville John F Sinclair Charleston Frank Sinclair Newcastle Dr F L Sinclair Terre Haute Ernest Sinclair Columbus and Mrs Charles A Rockwell Indianapolis. Burial followed in Cloverdale Cemetery after services at Cloverdale Methodist Church conducted by Rev Willis E Gill.

Celesta Sinclair A. H. Horn Putnamville Cloverdale Methodist Church Willis E. Gill Cloverdale

Executors Named for Local Estates by Putnam Court

Oren Branneman of Cloverdale is named Executor of the estate of the late George W. Rule by the Putnam Circuit Court. Rule's home was in Cloverdale. The court also names Ebernezer Quinnette and A Harvey Greyson as Executors of the will of the late William Greyson.

Oren Branneman Cloverdale George W. Rule Putnam Circuit Court Mr. Rule Ebernezer Quinnette A. Harvey Greyson William Greyson

Wife Eludes Husband and Kills Herself Near Reelsville

Mrs. Harley Tabor aged 46 died by self-inflicted hanging in the barn loft at the family farm three miles north of Reelsville. Ill health was given as the cause in notes to her husband and to Elza Moreland of Lena. She left a son James Tabor of Indianapolis and her father James Phillips.

Harley Tabor Mrs. Tabor Mr. Tabor

School days begin with rush in Greencastle area

Greencastle city and township schools along with DePauw University opened Monday to bustling start. Enrollment is expected to exceed prior years at city schools and DePauw, as trains bring students and the post and express offices handle a flood of parcels for DePauw pupils.

Greencastle DePauw University DePauw

Harry Stamp Wins Honors With Horses

Harry Stamp wins grand championships in both mare and stallion Belgian classes at every fair shown. He exhibits 23 horses in the midwest circuit, winning multiple firsts and earning over $1,500 at the Indiana State Fair. Purdue University has purchased two Stamp horses for its animal husbandry department.

Marty Stamp North Putnam County Middle West This Sea Ruby Mr. Stamps Indiana Mr. Stamp

Three Ring Attraction Set for September 27

The notice promises a big Red Letter day in Putnam County with extensive trading, high class sports, and big business on September 27. It outlines a three ring attraction with the management planning a wide schedule for that date.

Putnam County

Farmers invited to Penal Farm event in Greencastle

Putnam county farmers are invited to the Penal Farm on Thursday September 27 for plant inspection a large dinner and talks by a horticulturist and a bee expert. A big ball game follows between the Greencastle Specials and the St. Louis Cardinals with Roger Hornsby in left field at McKeen field. Dollar Day bargains by local merchants accompany the visit expected to attract many guests.

Putnam County Greencastle St. Louis Cardinals Roger Hornsby Mound City McKeen Field

DePauw football begins as practice starts

A dozen players reported to Coach J N Ashmore at DePauw for the first practice of the year with Capt Johnny Clark leading the initial group. Harrold Erickson of Maynard Minn arrives to assist, a Washington and Jefferson all American star from two years ago. The Tigers expect a large turnout as matriculation opens and ends midweek with about fifty men anticipated for drills.

J. N. Ashmore DePauw Johnny Clark Harrold Erickson Maynard Minn Erickson Washington and Jefferson Ashmore Tigers

Freshman Coach Kirk Joins Missouri Illinois Lineup

Todd Kirk arrives from Kirksville Missouri to take charge of the freshman football squad under Athletic Director James Ashmore. He will coach as a general instructor this year and oversee all sports activities as plans for a September 29 game falter and a Bloomington October 6 clash loom.

Ule Ashmore Indiana Bloomington Todd Kirk University of Missouri University of Illinois James Ashmore Kirksville Kirk

Pre autumn nuptial event marks simple beauty in Brazil

A graceful pre autumn wedding was held Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Klingler in Brazil. Hazel Klingler married Jack Bridges with Prof. Harry B. Gough officiating. Edna Klingler was maid of honor, Kleinert best man. Floral decor featured pink and white, with lace gown and orange blossom veil. Reception offered pink rose ice cream, white heart cakes, and heart baskets as favors.

Wiliam Klingler Brazil Hazel Jack Bridges Maude Bridges Harry B. Gough DePauw University Mark Bills Edna Klingler Mr. Kleinert Saginaw Michigan

DePauw Grad to Teach Economics at Grove City College

The groom, a DePauw graduate from the class of 1929, plans to teach in the Economics department at Grove City College, Pennsylvania. The bride, also a DePauw alumna from 1919, taught at Brazil High School and later pursued education work at the Illinois university. Family members, including Rev C M Crook and Mrs Sayers, travel plans included Indianapolis and Grove City as part of the wedding party and future moves.

8. C. Sayers

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Japan Advertisers Seiyoken Russia Central Meteorological Observatory Gerous Hirohito Akasaka Palace Bank of Japan Ithiko Ichiku Louise Zaring Keruizawa Harry Stamp C. M. Crook Jackson Florida W. Greencastle C. M. Crook, Jr Crook de- League Ville Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad System the Standard Railroad of Agricultural Experiment Station Russellville Flour & Feed Co Russellville Larkin & Denny Harris Milling Co Big Four Mills Cagle & Gobel Poland
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