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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
5
Loren Stringer 26 of Danville and Norene Franklin 2 of Danville obtain a marriage license. Jiershe Miller 32 of Indianapolis and May Shockley 22 of Indianapolis obtain a marriage license.
John Williams of 700 East Jackson street Brazil died at 7 45 p m after four months of heart trouble. Born Ashland Kentucky March 31 1861 he came to Brazil at age 21 and remained here. He married Sarah Elizabeth Brackney March 10 1886. Surviving are his widow Mae Scobell and Nelle F Gillen. Funeral services Sunday August 19 at 2 pm conducted by Rev Kern at his home interment Cottage Hill cemetery with Masonic lodge charge.
Ollie Knight a one legged man was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication in Linton Indiana. Unable to pay he was ordered committed to the Indiana State Farm at Putnam. He then removed his wooden leg and handed it to the officer saying keep it until I get back.
Ptomaine poisoning from sausages caused the death of Gordon Marker, age 24, and earlier his brother Robert, 4, in Columbia City Indiana. The Marker family planned funeral services for Gordon at Wolfe Lake church following the first service for Robert.
Emma Carelli once famed soprano and later sole woman opera impresario was killed while driving from Florence to Rome. She retired from singing at 35 to manage the Rome Opera and, with her husband Mocchi, built a fourteen year partnership running the Buenos Aires opera house.
Miss Mary Emily Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs George Garrett of South Indiana street has accepted a position in the Attica Public Schools primary department. A Jacat High School and Indiana State Normal School Terre Haute graduate she will begin duties September 10.
Charles B. Mears of Mt Vernon Ind sues Dr A M Hayden head of Hayden Hospital for 25000 over claims he was disabled after an operation in 1924. The case filed in Evansville Ind cites medical negligence and improper care.
Miss Gladys Lewis of New Richland and C. C. Wolf of Sullivan Illinois were married at the Presbyterian manse in Monticello by Rev. Mr. Long. The bride is the daughter of...
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Lewis of New Richmond are noted as graduates of De Pauw University. The Lews formerly resided here and were well known in the community.
Mrs Cushman Hoke of New York is the guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Shoptaugh on East Seminary Street in Greencastle. She will stay for several weeks.
Miss Norene Franklin and Loren Stringer both of Danville were married Saturday at 12 oclock at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Victor L. Raphael officiated with a double ring ceremony. The groom works for the Interurban lines between Indianapolis and Danville. They will reside in Danville.
An Indianapolis report claims inmates at the Indiana State Farm were released early through altered records. The State Board of Charities and a personal probe by Penitentiary Superintendent Ralph Howard are pursuing the matter. Officials note 4 to 12 prisoners may be affected, with ongoing inquiries.
Dr. Berenice Moriarty leads Putnam County Child Health examinations urging vaccination against diphtheria and smallpox for all under six months. Free yearly conferences assess eyes ears nose throat heart lungs and overall health. last year 377 children were examined. Re-examinations track corrected defects and new issues. The event runs August 27 28 29 at the Greencastle High School building.
An Indiana weekend crash wave leaves at least 16 dead and many injured. Lafayette reports three deaths from auto-train crashes, with victims in Gary Evansville Logansport Anderson New Albany and other cities.
In Indianapolis Jimmie Lee Jr. a 15 month old child died after a fall from a window at home. Clinton Edward J. Shannon was machine gunned. Betty Jean Kiplinger age 3 was killed by an auto in Muncie. Lawrence Green 26 died after being struck on railroad tracks near Batesville. Albert Padgett fatally hurt by falling slate in a Dale mine. Harry Straub 35 of Decatur died in an auto-train crash near Decatur. Lawrence Lewis 27 found dead with a deep cut in abdomen.
Mrs. J. W. Cole plans a strictly modern thirty apartment house at the corner of Washington and Durham streets in Greencastle. Rents will range from 30 to 60 dollars, with heat light and electric refrigeration in each unit. Construction could start this fall as plans are perfected and arrangements are completed.
Martin Eckels aged 46 of Knightsville died at his home Saturday evening after a three year illness of anemia. He leaves a widow and three children. Funeral services were held Monday at 1 PM from his Knightsville residence by Rev. W. E. Gill, with burial in Cloverdale Cemetery.
Judge James P. Hughes of the Putnam Circuit Court escaped injury when his Dodge Coupe slid off a steep embankment on State Road 43 during an early Sunday incident. A Tribby Garage wrecker freed the car, which remained undamaged and was driven to his farm afterward.
A 1925 Chevrolet owned by James Hill of 309 Sycamore Street was taken Saturday night from Walnut Street. Hill had just driven the car the day before and the title and container were inside, aiding theft. Police suspect an organized gang is operating in the city after several recent vehicle thefts.
Thomas Murphy 66 died suddenly of heart disease at his East Franklin Street home Sunday at 9 45 am after years of ill health. He leaves four sisters and a brother Clara Alice Agnes Callahan Mary Leontine and John Murphy. Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Tuesday at 9 am with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. He retired from Indiana Harbor Railroad ten years ago and had lived in Chicago and Evansville previously. His wife died ten years ago.
R S Cowgill of Fillmore caused excitement at the Cowgill reunion at the Talbotts home by displaying a large catfish from Eel River. The fish weighed 21 pounds and measured 86 inches long with a 10 inch width.
William Hill 35 a mechanic of Lebanon with Newark address was jailed after being found asleep in a Ford on State Road 43. He faced two charges for improper plates and no registration card with a total fine of 23 dollars. Hill claimed the car was loaned for a fishing trip and said the dealer placed plates on a repossessed car. He admitted buying liquor in Indianapolis and drinking a part of it.
Agnes Wallace Steiner 78, daughter of early Indiana governor David Wallace and half sister of author Lew Wallace, died at Cataract Falls estate of heart trouble. She leaves one daughter, two grandchildren, and relatives in Indianapolis. Funeral likely Tuesday at Mrs. Thornton’s home.
In Brazil Indiana on August 19 five Greencastle youths sustained injuries when a Ford roadster collided with a car driven by Lloyd Rector of Carbon. Arthur Vaughan and Otto Dobbs suffered serious injuries including a crushed leg and a broken arm.
Rev. S. E. Davies of the Baptist Church delivered the Union service sermon in the Christian Church Sunday evening. His topic was Found by the Enemy from 1 Kings 21 20, noting Ahab as Israel's king and his reply I have found thee.
Ahab covets Naboth’s vineyard at Jezreel and fails to persuade Naboth to sell it. Jezebel schemes, Naboth is killed by false accusation, and Elijah confronts Ahab. The king’s seemingly safe gain brings divine punishment and doom, revealing that unjust gains bring ruin.
Robert McCammack of Greencastle an employee of the Interurban was arrested Saturday night by Officer for intoxication and disorderly conduct in a city area, police reported.
John Hamm faced charges of intoxication and was fined a total of 45 dollars in Mayor Charles McGaughey's court. He was taken into custody at the Interurban station.
Two Ford cars damaged in a head on collision near the railroad crossing north of the Indiana Portland Cement plant Saturday evening. One driver suffered a bruised mouth from the steering wheel. Cal Lawson agreed to pay damages for both cars. An Illinois car slid down an embankment west of Pleasant Garden Sunday night after steering failure, with no injuries.
Fort Wayne August 20. No irregularities found in the accounts of Harry Beck cashier of the State Bank of Millersburg who died by suicide last Friday by jumping into the Elkhart River. Auditor George D Buist reported Beck’s death blamed on an unauthorized 2600 loan to a rum runner. The Millersburg bank was to reopen today.
At a Green Castle Credit Association meeting it was decided to mail letters to all listed for the new rating book. Recipients have until September 1 to pay past due bills and have their name removed before the rating book goes to press September 10. Those listed in the book will not receive credit at local stores. Letters were mailed Monday.
Larry Newgent led a Sunday service at State Farm Prison with Mrs. Newgent and Miss Oda Crowson assisting. Speaking on Safety First, he shared a rapid fire gospel message that drew 57 inmates to accept the Lord, with Superintendent Ralph Howard praising the visit and inviting a return.
The annual Nelson reunion will be held next Sunday August 26 at the Summerset church with attendees gathered for the community event.
About 150 people gathered Sunday at Bethel Church for the Knauer reunion. Sunday school was led by John Knauer, a bountiful noon dinner followed, and in the afternoon Earl Knauer presided with talks by family members and Rev. Chapman. George Cricks was chosen as next year’s president.
Mrs Olive Kelly and Miss Beulah GU entertain at a Delta Delta Delta bridge party Saturday evening at the sorority house in honor of Miss Estella Shoptaugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Shoptaugh Seminary Street whose marriage plans were announced.
A wedding set for September 8 between Miss Dayton and Buford Gill of Greencastle was announced with orchid and green decorations. The shower featured invitation cards tied to bells on cantelene baskets holding ice cream in the couple colors. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs. Lushman Hoke Boston Mrs. R. B. Orr Miss Bonnie Moffett Mrs. E. O. Smith of Indianapolis and others from Roachdale Lexington Dayt on.
The Sears family reunion gathered about seventy relatives and friends at Black Grove west of Greencastle on Sunday August 19. Edgar Shamel presided over a short business session electing Joe Sears president Tom Sears vice president and Mrs Mabel Shamel secretary with a committee named Leslie Sears Will Shamel and Alex Sears. Raymond Sears provided horseback riding and Katherine Judy photographed the event. Notables present included Gilbert Sears Tom Sears Alex Sears and families Emma McDonald and others from Greencastle plus guests from Indianapolis Lafayette Rockville IL and more. The oldest attendee was Tom Sears and the youngest Gordon Davis***/
Royal Edwin Davis of Akron Ohio and Mildred Spindler of Cedar Lake Indiana, former DePauw students, were married Saturday in Cayoghoga Iowa. Davis, known as Tux, is a DePauw ’21 graduate and Goodyear chief statistician. Spindler, DePauw ’27 graduate, Alpha Chi member. They plan to reside in Akron after September 21.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Randel of Terre Haute visited Mr James L Randel in Greencastle on Sunday to spend the day with him.
Mrs. Thomas Dowling society editor of The Herald travels to New York for a two week visit with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Milton Brown and their two daughters have returned from a two week motor trip to Michigan and Wisconsin.
A reunion was held Sunday at the Greencastle home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hall and family on West Columbia Street. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copsey and Mr. and Mrs. John Copsey and daughter Jessie from Indianapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bee and son Dallas from east of Greencastle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dills from west of the city, and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bee and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bee with daughters Doris and Dorothy from Greencastle.
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