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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1919
Page
1
The damage suit details a case where Mrs Ratcliffe receives a payout of $1,000 after an assault alleged by North Putnam County farmer. The farm tenant is arranged and tied to the incident.
The case of State of Indiana vs Charles L Perkins ended in Putnam Circuit Court with a plea to assault and battery and a $25 fine plus $1611 in damages paid to Mrs Ratcliff and her husband. The parties reached an out of court settlement for damages and board and labor before Judge Hughes.
The article details the annual high school notes including the yearbook staff elected with editor in chief Miss Glen Hamilton and other posts. It notes a resignation and replacement in class leadership, typing and bookkeeping classes enrollment, and slow basketball practices pending a coach from DePauw University to be approved at a Monday board meeting.
A meeting of presidents or representatives of all Putnam County federated clubs is scheduled Saturday at 2 50 p m in the City Library. All clubs are urged to send delegates for the election of a new county chairman and the Second County Organization. Mrs S A Hazelett and Mrs Belle M Craver will speak on federation topics.
A Monday morning clash at Monon Station between taxi drivers escalated into a melee. Two were fined and ten more arrested as Postmaster joined the fray.
Two taxi drivers Clarence Evans and Red Skimmerhorn pleaded guilty to assault in the mayor s court after a clash at Monon station. Thomas Hunter faced a later appearance as the case unfolded with peace officers and the postmaster attempting to maintain order. Evans alleges Hunter struck first, leading to ongoing legal actions.
Greencastle Indiana September 1 1919 advertised letters include Mrs H F Allen Miss Pearl Barth Mr G H Beem H L Brown Frank Mary Gudgine C B Griffith Chester G Garrett Minor Goodley Cora L Herbert Meda Orrell Frank Thomas James Whitsell Grace In calling for game please say advertised
Indianapolis, Sept. 10. Today marks quota day in Indiana for the $200,000 guarantee fund campaign of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations. Benton counts and Bartholomew led early, with silver cup and recognition awarded. many counties planned to submit quotas by noon. The drive aims to fund stockyards experts market researchers and county agent support to protect farmers against unfair legislation. Lewis Taylor, General Secretary.
Entry reported at the south Greencastle residence of James Morlan. A thief took 318 from Mrs Morlan's purse and nothing else was stolen. Local details unavailable.
Help a deserving young man by letting him tend your furnace and do other chores in exchange for room and board. Interested employers should send their name to Henry B. Longden, Secretary of the Edward Rector Scholarship Foundation.
President Wilson on his San Francisco train answered Labor Council interrogations about Ireland. He said US obligations under the League covenant do not force action in Irish revolts, that US can recognize Ireland independently when appropriate, and that self determination applies to defeated empires’ territories.
The article discusses President Wilson’s view of Article XI of the League covenant. It notes Ireland’s possible access to the league despite not being a member and explains why Ireland’s case was not heard at the peace conference. It highlights Wilson’s belief that any people could bring matters affecting peace before the league once established.
Indianapolis hog receipts reach 6 000 with hogs selling 25 cents lower at 17 25 in local yards. About 3 500 hogs bought by local packers and 3 000 to outside buyers. Cattle active and strong calves and sheep steady.
Joe Fine of Mill Creek township sold his 40 acre farm to Arthur Hurst for 10000 dollars at 250 dollars an acre. The model farm is considered among the best in the county. Fine plans to move to a Mississippi farm this winter. Mr and Mrs James L Randel, long in Philadelphia and other eastern points, are due home this evening or Saturday.
Dr Maartes Vackerel argues Shylock in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice is not a Jew but a Christian named Seeehl who wagered a pound of flesh. He contends the played Jew reflects sixteenth and seventeenth century public opinion rather than true Jewish type, while praising Shakespeare for opposing persecution.
Three Brazilian men and former Putnam County residents appeared before Squire Phillip Frank on charges related to seining in Deer Creek. Deputy game wardens filed the case, with an appeal to the circuit court noted.
Sam Hathaway John Barnett and William McMurtry former residents of Washington township were charged with unlawfully seining in Deer Creek last July. They were found guilty by Squire Phillip Frank with fines 100 dollars and 38.31 costs. they appeal to the circuit court with bonds posted. The arrest followed a deputy state wardens report after an officer noticed the activity while pole line fishing.
Clarence Vaughn age 40 a prominent young farmer near Stilesville died after a bout of typhoid fever leaving a widow and several children. He was a progressive business man with wide acquaintance in Putnam county and is survived by two brothers Frank in Green Castle and Ollie a Jefferson township farmer. The Central National Bank installed a daylight burglar alarm system with bells and buttons to deter daytime holdups and alert staff and nearby residents. Jerome Gardner has recovered from illness and is able to be out again.
Only in Japan has the value of wrestling been universally recognized leading to a physique renowned for power and agility. The emphasis on balanced development of inner muscles reflects an emphasis on vitality and overall health.
Persian cookery among the well to do houses is marked by lavish hospitality and wasteful hosting. Servants remove every leavings from the master's table, and guests are served tiny chickens quails pigeons doves and young partridges roasted on spits.
The sapphire was worn against animal bites and apparitions, the emerald warded giddiness and sharpened memory, and the ruby served as a powerful amulet to ward off plagues and promote cheerfulness.
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