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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1919
Page
1
Crowds gathered in Greencastle to see the circus animals unload but were met with a late arrival of the show train. Spectators, including hundreds of locals, expected Al G. Barnes big four ring attractions and left with disappointment as timing disrupted the display.
Hundreds of Greencastle residents rose early to greet the Al G. Barnes Circus but trains did not arrive until after 9. The late arrival delayed unloading and the noon parade, though a large crowd still gathered for the afternoon show. Spreading rails and a blocked unloading switch slowed the process, but workers rushed to set up tents and start performances.
The Greencastle police board appointed several special policemen for Saturday to control circus crowds and manage parking. Cars were restricted to curb parking near the courthouse. Appointees include Hance Grimes Paul Grimes Tromas Callahan Roscoe Lisby and George Blake.
Victor L. Raphael conducts Sunday School at 9 30 and Morning Worship at 10 40 with a sermon on The Divine Jealousy Mrs George W Christie to sing A 2 00 pm meeting of Elders Deacons and Trustees Young people meet at 6 30 with Living with Christ IF meeting Evening Worship at 7 30 Historical Sermon The Beginnings of Christianity first in a nine sermon series Thursday 7 30 Preyer Meeting Indianapolis District Missionary Meeting Friday 10 30 basket lunch Women’s string meeting speakers include Mrs M A Stone Mrs A G Brown and Miss Margaret Yule of Indianapolis
Indianapolis September 13 Officers of the Indiana Federation of Farmers' Associations wind up the last full week of the $200,000 guarantee fund campaign. They are confident that September 19, the quota day, will see the fund subscribed. Meetings have been held in all counties and an warm response has come in organization. Farmers pledge to help raise the fund and make the Federation program possible.
Crowds flocked to Greencastle from the countryside to watch the afternoon parade as the circus arrived on Monon tracks. Local figures include Dwight Pitkin a Rector scholarship recipient at DePauw and former Greencastle High student now in Shelbyville Indiana with Rev. Pitkin. Mary Lady seeks divorce from Robert Lady in Putnam Circuit Court. The Limedale club plans a Tuesday program with Indiana story by Shuey and talks by Prof. R A Ogg on Rain Signs. A Ford touring car owned by Earl Grimes burned at A L Heady sale.
Minnesota ratified the federal amendment in session with overwhelming support. New Hampshire followed with a large vote, aided by Betsy Edwards of Shelbyville and the Indiana League. Virginia did not ratify this week, bringing the tally to sixteen to three in favor.
The senior class elected officers Friday afternoon.Paul Weathers was named president with Philip Mexwell as vice president Pauline Pollard as secretary Dwight Isles as treasurer and Carl Allen as president of the school’s athletic board.
Den W. Nichols presides at Locust Street Church with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by Mrs H B Longden. 10 40 a m sermon The meek shall inherit the earth. 2 30 p m Sunday School at Fox Ridge. 8 30 p m sermon at Fox Ridge. 6 30 Epworth League Ester Foster leader all unidentified invited to attend. 7 30 p m sermon In league with Christ. Students and others welcome.
Describes the Edward Rector Scholarship Foundation seeking hosts to employ a student for furnace maintenance and other tasks in exchange for room and board. Includes greeting of Lafayette visitors Mr and Mrs Roy Reagan and their son Eugene to the Merkel home, noting Reagan’s former city residence and his role at Greencastle Products Co.
Greencastle Crescent Rebekah No 763 will meet Monday night September 15 at 8 pm for the regular session with Ruth Stewart as Noble Grand and Minnie A. Kiefer as Secretary.
A group of 11 boys camped in a box car near the Monon station to watch a circus unload. They claimed to have slept none and gathered at about 10 PM Friday, with the parade arriving around 9 AM next day. Named fans included Clifford Monnett John Hinkle Everett Black Herbert Hinkle Glen Rowland Forest Hibbs Earl Corham Robert Whitted Emmett Scott Clyde Jameson and Bert Grimes.
Crowds in Green Castle Saturday clogged streets as visitors sought parking on the square. A suggested remedy would greatly ease downtown congestion by expanding parking space and reorganizing loading zones.
Businessmen note heavy Saturday congestion as autos fill downtown streets. With no parking rules and narrow lanes, passing cars struggle. Removing sidewalks around the courthouse could create auto parking and about ten feet extra width, potentially triggering a movement to carry out the plan.
The Vermilion restaurant will be removed on Sunday from its present location to a newly remodeled room two doors north. The new room, owned by Alonzo Cook, is an ideal restaurant space and Greencastle will have a splendid restaurant when the change is completed.
Lacy Stoner son of John Stoner has purchased a 480 acre Mississippi farm near Holy Bluffs, 30 miles from Vicksburg on the Sun Flower river. The deal was closed by Andrew Hirt of Putnam Realty Co, with tenant houses on the property. Joe Fine, another Putnam county farmer, also bought Mississippi land and will move south this winter.
Indianapolis receipts show hogs up 25 cents with sales at 16.75 to 17.50 as 6,000 head moved, 5,000 to local packers and 2,000 to outside buyers. Calves drop 82 cents to around 4 due to weak demand while cattle were dull, sheep steady, and lambs 50 cents lower.
Pastor Levi Marchall presides with Clara O'Brien superintendent and G W Conklin music director. James Hamilton leads the orchestra. With schools opening a large attendance is expected. Philathea class members are urged to greet returning leader Mrs Ernest Roller.
Nazarene Church invites all to attend Sunday School at 9:30, Morning Worship at 10:30, and the Evening Evangelistic Service at 7:30. Pastor Guy C. McHenry and R. H. Wheelan will preach.
The article notes Andrew Hanna played well on Friday evening, scoring a 2 on the first hole at the office. It hints the hat may have become too small, possibly due to a circus in town, and mentions his growing golf skill and a rumored regulation knickerbocker golf call measure.
Terre Haute reports coal production at 475 507 tons for the week ended September 15, down from the prior week by about 10 tons. The average mining rate was 72.47 percent, above the preceding week’s 60.19 percent, due mainly to mines not operating on Labor Day reducing the five day work period.
Blaine Indiana ministers announce Sunday School classes at 9 30 a m with Dr W M Blanchard overseeing and Miss Henrietta Smith aiding on organ The sermon topics include Evangelism The Next Great Task of the Church and The Fact of Christ Special music is planned Prayer meeting Thursday and a congregation meeting Friday for lay delegate election Local residents Mrs Robert Brinkman Miss Minna Kern and others are noted for recent activities and travel
Berlin reports a secret Spartacan circular outlines a plan to topple the government and spark a world revolution. It urges agitation among Noske home guards, railroad workers, and peasants while delaying the move to educate the proletariat for the final goal.
Edward M. Rector of Chicago established high school studentship awards last summer, chosen as a basis of grades. The program parallels local merit recognition and aims to incentivize scholastic achievement among students.
Forty six Indiana high school graduates named Rector scholarship recipients to DePauw University. Prof H B Longden announced the selection after reviewing hundreds of applications. Winners receive free tuition and may borrow 100 dollars annually while maintaining high academic averages. Recipients include Irwin Armstrong Glenwood Allen Dale Greensburg Franklin Baker Stockwell James Bean Columbia City Gerald Bentley Vincennes Mark Bills Lewisville Beriger Clark Bedford Morris Bridwell Oolitic Everett Brown Wanatah Kenneth Dale Buchanan Clayton John Cody Boonville Lee Cole Perryville Robert Coenthwaite Cambridge City Gilbert Darnell Greenfield Russell DeCoursey Indianapolis Austin Ellmore Carrington Maurice Elliott Plainfield Edward Ewing Jr Winamac Wendell Godwin Akron Walter Gregory Bainbridge Samuel Hanna Auburn Lewis Horton Indianapolis Halford House Lakeville Rolland Ireland Pendleton Wilbur Jones Milroy Neil Little Darlington J Marion Lynch Jr Marion Harold Martin Covington Thomas Middleton Union City S D Nelson Fairmouth Albert Passchen Twelve Mile Dwight Pitkin Shelbyville Ralph Plessinger Rushville G Cohen Pierson Meringo Owen Robertson Medaryville Edwin Sears Terre Haute William Merritt Read North Vernon Harold Robbins North Vernon Benjamin Ruth Akron Cecil Smith Sullivan Emerson Smith Greensburg William Strain Greencastle George L Study Winchester Dewey Sanders Newport Delbert Smith Alexandria James Sallender Jeffersonville
Oscar Larm a Warren County farmer was chosen to fill the fifth district director post at the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations headquarters. The district includes Boone Hendricks Morgan Putnam Montgomery Parke Fountain Warren and Vermilion counties with Vermilion the only remaining un affiliated county. A race is noted among fifth sixth and tenth districts to be first fully organized and affiliated with the state body. The sixth district includes Marion County with other counties progressing though Wayne Randolph and Delaware have not joined yet.
Miss Sophia Steese returns from Mt Holy Spring Pennsylvania to assume the role of girls physical director at DePauw University. She will oversee physical education and related activities for female students.
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