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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1920

Page

1

Salary probe delays in Marion County jail inquiry

In Indianapolis April 3 the federal probe into Sheriff Robert F. Miller’s jail administration continues indefinitely as U.S. attorney Frederick Van Nuys says the case has many unexpected features. Witnesses from across the region will testify. a contract copy with Marion County delays further action. Meanwhile county commissioners defer $3.75 in salary and expense claims pending the jail inquiry into alleged prisoner mistreatment and related abuses.

Indianapolis Ind Sherr Robert F. Miller Marion County B. Anderson Fredrick van Nuys United States Miller Fed Wn Nuys Earl Houck Terre Haute Bureau of Investigation Newberry Michigan Cer Board of County Missioners S Zn Gambin

Warrants Issued Against Pool Room Operator

Larshall O Hair swore out a warrant charging Artie O Hair with allowing minors to loiter and play in his pool room on the east side of the square. The operator had been warned repeatedly by the mayor that minors cannot loiter or play in a pool hall. tarvinlee mas eeggmmiller and gilbert were mentioned in connection with pool room activities.

Larshall O'Hair Artie O’hair O'Hair Tir Onors Tarvin Lee Mas‘eegmiller Gilbert If

Meridian Lodge Takes Ten In Mt Meredian Degree Class

The Meridian Lodge of I C took in a class of ten members Thursday night. The Mt Meredian degree team, regarded as one of the best in the state, led the work. Attendees included Ford, Lanster, Oscar Blue, O G Webb, and Robert Perrca from this city. The Fortnightly Club plans a May meeting with Frank Bittles at Ner y home on Fo Seminary Street. Miss Undew, an instructor at DePauw University, is ill at home on Taylor Avenue. Mrs Addie F Ringo of this city will spend Easter with her daughter, Miss Maude Ringo, an English instructor at Munette High School, Munette Ind.

I. C Nery Fo+ Seminary street DePauw UN Mh Taylor Avenue Addie F. Ringo Mise Maude Ringo Munete High School Munete St. Vincent’s Hospital Ind’anapolis Tom Welch Greencastle St. Vincent’s Heep'tal Indianapolis Edgar Carber Carolyn South Bend

William Skelton Dies. Washington Settler and Baptist Minister

William Skelton, 73, longtime Washington township resident and Baptist pastor at Otter Creek for 15 years, died at his home near Reelsville after months of illness due to heart and stomach trouble. He leaves seven children from his first marriage and a wife from a second marriage, with seven more children, including son David Skelton a Democratic candidate for Third district commissioner. Surviving children include George W. Skelton, David J. Skelton, Mrs. John Mace, Lemual O. Skelton, Isaac Skelton, Clarence E. Skelton, and Paul Skelton of Brazil.

William Skelton Washington Township Reelsville Skelton Reelsvile Otter Creek Providence Eel River David Sketon John Mace Lemual O. Skelton Isaac Skelton Clarence E. Skelton Paul Skelton Brazil

Princess Chrysanthemum operetta at high school auditorium

About sixty high school girls under Mrs George Christie will perform in an afternoon and evening production of the operetta Princess Chrysanthemum set in Japan. Dressed in Japanese costumes, female students take male roles while new stage scenery featuring an old English castle background and colorful side settings premieres. The four hundred dollar flyings installation enhances the hiwi school auditorium stage.

George Christie Japan Hiwi School Auditorum

Real Estate Transfers and Local Socials in City

Real estate transfers listed include John B White to Mate Blaydes in Franklin township for 9 dollars, Josephine Monter to Ralph Minter in Floyd township for 1 dollar, New MaysWlle Cemetery Ass to Lucy Bowen for 24 dollars, Henry L Stoner et al to Arthur Stone in Greencastle for 1000 dollars, Fay S Hamilton to Anna McAnnally in Greencastle for 1600 dollars, and Ross E Huffman et al to Alonzo Evans for 100 dollars for 3 percent acres in Washington township. Local social notes mention Mr Frank Heath, township assessor, visiting from Belle Union. James Shamel Easter visit with daughter in Connersville. Greene band rehearsal April 5 at 7 30 in K of P lodge. Triangle Club gathering April 5 at Helen Sallusts home. Mr and Mrs Ward Christie visiting from Indianapolis en route to Chicago. Mr and Mrs Julius Bryan planning a weekend trip to Paragon. Miss Mary Cemm of Indianapolis visiting the city. Miss Cammack former domestic science teacher remains noted.

John B. White Mate Blaydes Franklin Township Josephine B. Monter Ralph L. Minter Floyd Township Lucy Bowen Henry L. Stoner Arthur Stone Greencastle Fay S. Hamilton Anna McAnnally Ross E. Huffman Alonzo Evans Washington Township Frank Heath Belle Union Heath James Shamel A J. Knoll Connersville Mr.Knoll Greene Band K. of P. Lodge Triangle Club Helen Sallust Elmtreet Ward Christie Intonapolis Christie South College ‘Aven Julius Bryan Paragon Ind Cues Mary Cemm Indianapolis Henry Clay Lewis Cammack

Presbyterian Church Easter Program in Indiana city

The Easter program at the Presbyterian Church features an organ prelude doxology invocation hymn and choir pieces including Easter Joyous Easter By the Thorny Way of Sorrow Resurrection Morn. Miss Minnie Williams directs musical numbers with several assistants. Miss Mary Cammack of Indianapolis visits. Miss Cammack formerly led the local domestic science department. Melvin Coffman and Florence Wright marry in Paris Illinois and will reside with Coffman’s family on East Hanna Street. The Farmers Directors Association meets to discuss a county farm bureau paper edited by the county agent. Houck of Indianapolis visits. Mr and Mrs R M Smith of Indianapolis guest of Mrs R A Lawton. Tressa Brewer of Indianapolis spends weekend with Lawton family.

Mary Cammack Indianapolis Miss Cammack Floreence Wiright DePauw School of Music Melvin Coffman Parke Coffman East Hanna Street Paris Ill Coffman Hanna Street Bicknell Hardware Lem M. Houck Houck Madison Township Ianapolis R. M. Smith R. A. Lawton Franklin Street Tressa Brewer

Third Candidate Out for County Commissioner

The third Democrat candidate for county commissioner in the Third District, M. Chamberlain of Cloverdale, today announced his candidacy in the Herald. Chamberlain is a longtime county Democrat with many friends. Also noted is Chamberlain’s bid for the Democratic nomination for county recorder, well known to voters across the county.

M. Chamberlain Cloverdale the Herald Chamberlain Cramber- Ian

Easter Program at College Avenue Sunday School

The College Avenue Sunday School plans an Easter program starting at 9 30 sharp with hymns acrostics solos recitations and a floral display. Participants include Esther Sweet Kenneth Dawson Elizabeth Rariden Ruth McCullough Mary O Rear Louise Lucas Mary Fraley and many others from the Primary and younger departments.

College Avenue J P D John Jas. Goodwine Esther Sweet Kenneth Dawson Elizabeth Rariden Buster Brown Truman Kirkpat

Banquet for Guarantee Fund Life Insurance Agents Held

Brown and Mocett hosted a Vermillion Cafe banquet for Guarantee Fund wife Insurance Company agents and officers. Attendees included Frank Shea Nathan Call Dr Stroube Frank Gifford J A Hanks Vern Davis and Jesse Airart. A collision at Washington and College ended with both cars fleeing the scene as brakes were applied and rapid driving noted. no injuries reported. Seut L M Shields and party, recruiting for the tank corps, left for Camp Meade after touring since January. Mrs Chiles Moore of Indianapolis visits her relatives Mr and Mrs C Anspaugh on West Columbia Street.

Brown & Mocett Vermillion Cafe Guarantee Fund Wife Insurance Company Frank Shea Nathan Call Dr. Stroube Roachdale Frank Gifford J. A. Hanks Vern Davis Bainbridge Jesse Airart Crawfordsville Washington and College Avenue Buick Overland Washington Street L. M. Shields Latte Tank Corps Camp Meade Shelds Chiles Moore Indianapolis C. Anspaugh Columbia Street

Easter Sunday Aim at College Avenue Dr Blanchard

Dr Blanchard promotes a target of 400 or more on Easter Sunday at College Avenue, inviting parents to observe and see what their children are accomplishing.

Dr. Blanchard College Avenue

Separation of Highway and Railroad Crossing Hearing

The Public Service Commission of Indiana will hear the petition of George Aker and others for separation of the highway and railway crossing in Reelsville Putnam County on April 12, 1920 at 1 30 p m in the town hall Reelsville Indiana.

Public Service Commission of Indiana George Aker Reelsville Putnam County Indiana

Democratic candidate for governor visits Greencastle

Dr. Carlton B. McCullough of Indianapolis, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, spoke to Putnam County Democrats in Greencastle on Saturday.

Carlton B. McCullough Indianapolis Greencastle Putnam County

Five Thousand Hogs Receipts and Local Movements

Hog sale receipts show 5000 hogs and 450 calves and 800 sheep with steady hog prices from 14.75 to 16.75 per hundredweight. Lightweights 16.25 to 16.50 heavies 15.00 to 16.00. pigs 15.75. Local buyers bought 4000 hogs, the rest to outsides. Cattle active and steady, calves 50 cents lower, sheep steady. Community notices include church Easter plans, baptisms, illness updates, and a Green Castle fire department member visiting. Local scouting and church leadership discuss plans and youth programs, urging men to support Boy Scout activities and Christian mentorship.

Conversion Call On Friday Night Missed All Scents of Change

Mrs Barr urged attendees on Friday night to confess their decision to Christ but none made a public start after nine years of age. The report notes the subdued response and the long outreach prior to the gathering.

Evangelistic meetings draw wide turnout at tabernacle

Thirty-one people responded to the evangelist’s call as the union meetings at the tabernacle continued with varied sermons and testimonies. Mrs Barr led talks on Christ’s coming and the deity, while Mr Huffman and Mrs Barr shared experiences of faith and ministry.

Tabernacle Mr. Daugherty Tabernnacle Union Giis Barr Christian Covenant

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sheriff Miller Wiler Presbyterian Church Schnecker Krug Garnet Lockett College Ave Rick Elizabeth Sweet Virgin Betty Pence Muse My. Chase Daugherty Mary O’rear Margaret Emily McGaugrey Helen Hemrick Robert McCutchan James Horney Doris Clement Anna Nchols Dorothy Ann Byrn Kyle Hurhes Ferree Cough Homan Peck Melaughey Louis Froley Annabel Isher Chas Haymer Laura Hauck Charlotte Taylor Loyd Thomas Gherles W. Daugherty the Tabernacle Leonoman Daughety Hhas Sally Wrere Louis Carpenter Frank Stephens Friends Tabernacle Schedule Huffman College Avenue Methodist Church
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