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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1928
Page
8
William Watts aged 56 died at Bloomington hospital after falling from a ladder while painting the home of C. C. Smallwood. His widow and a daughter, Stella Watts of Kansas City Missouri, survive.
Pierre VanLandegham longtime Purdue campus designer died at St Elizabeth hospital after years of ill health. Renowned for botanical and horticultural knowledge his plant collection drew horticulturists nationwide and included many foreign species he helped introduce to the region. He served Purdue for over forty years.
Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 5 to 4 while Columbus topped Kansas City 6 to 3. Milwaukee 3 4, Toledo 2 2, St Paul at Louisville in a Sunday double header. American League had no games scheduled. In the National League Boston 6 12, Cincinnati 3 1, Pittsburgh 4 3, Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 4 4, Chicago 3, New York 10, St Louis 5.
A Greencastle Indiana editorial letter criticizes Hoover and cites prior pro Hoover coverage by a local paper. The author notes former Republicans pledging not to support Hoover, accusing him of Midwest farmer neglect and Europe sympathy after years abroad. An Anti-Saloon Democrat voice weighs in.
Three state leaders in a tax reform movement addressed Crawfordsville citizens at a district taxpayers' meeting at the courthouse. Speakers included Lewis Taylor of Newbury, Willis Nusbaum of Indianapolis, and Lincoln Wimmer of Greencastle, focusing on methods to reduce and keep taxes low.
Larry Newgent known as the Cyclone Evangelist brings a revival to Clinton Falls ten miles west of Greencastle starting Sunday evening August 12. He recently finished an eighteen state prison evangelist tour and will discuss his experiences. He travels with an evangelistic party and expects delegations from Hollandsburg Bellmore Morton and other nearby churches.
Miss Lela Whitlow, 16, of Anderson Indiana, reappeared after a disappearance on June 28. She traveled with former Whitlow roomers Paul and Mrs Wilkinson, visiting Muncie Delaware and Connecticut before ending in Danville Virginia two weeks ago. She said they treated her well and she is glad to be home.
Oliver P. Horton, 65, of Richmond, was committed to the state farm at Putnamville for sixty days for failure to provide for his children, as reported from Columbus Indiana dated August 8.
Sheriff John Tyree announced no more Sunday racing in Bedford or Lawrence County. Theaters won a court battle to operate on Sunday, but Tyree says Indiana blue laws prohibit Sunday racing, maintaining local authority to enforce the ban.
In Cleveland on August 9, police found 69 year old Agnes Klosowski dead in her home. The reputedly wealthy widow was bound with heavy cord and a shopping bag stuffed in her mouth. Roomer Stella Volk found the scene after returning before 3 am. Burglars ransacked the house, drawers scattered, contents overturned.
Elmer Harlan of Dudley visited his parents Geo Harlan and family Sunday. Mrs. Emery Johnson spent last week in Greencastle caring for her daughter Mrs. G E Murphy injured in an auto crash. Mrs. Wilbur Johnson and son Oliver of Indianapolis were with James Harlan and family Sunday. Pearl Trump and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Murray Greenlee. Otha Hyland of Yanville spent days with Wh Myers. Maggie Gross shopped in Indianapolis Monday. Arthur Roseberry and family with Geo Harlan’s kin, Maurice Grose and baby visit Mr and Mrs J F Grose Monday evening.
The Clay County Board of Review voted to maintain original valuations on Braet city improvements and rejected the State Tax Board’s recent recommendation to raise valuations twelve and a half percent. After review and discussion with local real estate insiders, the board decided against increasing assessments, so the existing tax duplicates will stand as previously ordered by the board of equalization.
Advertisement lead urges readers to switch to buck shot in hunting and shooting gear under the Herald brand. Highlights practical compromises, noting performance, availability, and safety considerations. Details unavailable due to fragmented text.
Dr T M Culver offers non surgical treatment for blood skin and internal diseases including rheumatism sciatica lung trouble eczema asthma epilepsy high blood pressure and bowel and bladder issues. with forty years of experience he travels to towns to meet patients offers free examination and advice and invites escorted ladies to consult.
Roachdale School will begin on the last day of August. Miss Campbell spent Friday in Indianapolis with relatives. The Barnes reunion was held Sunday at Simon Barnes on South Indiana Street. Residents and visitors from Indianapolis including Myrtle Henry and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Steel were in town visiting family. Everett Hopkins was born to Mr and Mrs Raymond Hopkins. Ed Silvey is ill. Edwin Silvey and family are vacationing here. A band concert was held Wednesday night. Mrs Martha Boyer cares for Miss Kate Grider while Mrs Mori Walls is away. Emma Kelly hosted visitors including H W Sutherlin of Russellville and Mrs Adams and family moving to Mrs Kelly’s property.
Core insulated refrigerators offer 50 pound capacity for only $12.50 at Gardner Bros with contact information provided for purchase.
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