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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1924

Page

7

DePauw Tigers Release 1924-25 Basketball Schedule

Coach Guy Morrison announces the 1924 25 DePauw Tigers basketball schedule with 13 home games and key road tests listed. Opponents include Illinois State Normal Vanderbilt Purdue Wisconsin Marquette Wabash Franklin Butler Hanover Lombard and State Normal with dates noted as tentative or exact.

Guy Morrison DePauw Tigers Osser Danville Normal Hoosier Athletic Club Vanderbilt Purdue Lafayette Wisconsin Madison Marquette Milwaukee Wabash Crawfordsville Franklin Butler Lombard Hanover State Normal Terre

Real Estate Transfers in Madison and Greencastle Townships

William Cowgill transfers 102 acres in Madison township to Charles W Sigier for 5000 dollars. Charles H Cox sells 41 acres in Jefferson township to Frank T Cox for 1000 dollars. Perry C Hoppingarner sells land in Cloverdale township to John Collins for 1. Leona L Colliver sells a Bainbrittle lot to Edward and Parsonage for 1. Russellville Methodist Trustees transfer four lots in Russellville to Charles F Grimes for 2000. William H Cunningham sells a Greencastle lot to Frank Riley for 1. James L Leonard sells 40 acres in Jefferson township to Clarence Wildman for 2700. Maria Campbell sells a Greencastle Commercial Place lot to James E Cook for 30. Edward R Hibbitt sells a Commercial Place lot to Alwa C Wright for 1. John Eitel sells land in Greencastle township to True-Hixon Lumber Co for 1. Jacob A Michael sells a Greencastle lot to Eva Hanks and others for 1.

Charles H. Cox Frank T. Cox Jefferson Township Perry C. Hoppingarner John Collins Cloverdale Township Leona L. Colliver Edward &E. Parsonage Bainbrittle Russellville Edward R. Hibbitt Alwa C Wright Commercial Place John Eitel True-Hixon Lumber Co Greencastle Township Jacob A. Michael Eva Hanks Greencastle

Power Plant Proposal For Eel River Area Rumored

Rumor of a Wabash Valley Electric Co project graphics a dam at the lower Eel River falls to create a six mile lake from the falls to Mill Grove. Land options expire May 1, 1925. No official confirmation from any electric company has been issued.

Eel River Falls Mill Grove Wabash Valley Electric Co Lower Fall Lower Falls Millrove Lower Alls

Death of Edward Lloyd Prominent Kansas Farmer

Announcement from Koona Kansas states Edward Lloyd age 71 died Monday at 10:30 AM. He was formerly a Putnam County resident and brother of Loyd and Samuel Lloyd living in Clinton township. Survived by widow two sons and daughter. He moved from Putnam County about 30 years ago and became a notable farmer in Kansas.

Koona Kansas Edward Lloyd Putnam Young Loyd Samuel Lloyd Clinton Township Lloyd Putnam County

Funeral Journey For Lloyds Family Ties Noted

Attendees traveling to the funeral include Mr and Mrs Harvey O Haire from north of Greencastle and Mr and Mrs Charles Cooper of Greencastle with Mr and Mrs Aaron Cooper of Filmore. Charles and Aaron Cooper are brothers and Mrs O Haire is sister to Dr Edward Lloyd.

Harvey O'Hair Greencastle Charles Cooper Aaron Cooper F/ilmore Charles O'Hair

Organist Describes Descriptive Powers At Dedication Recital

A large audience at the First Presbyterian church heard Prof. Van Denman Thompson of the DePauw School of Music play a largely classical organ program. Mrs. Holliday and the church quartet added sacred numbers. Thompson’s performance was praised for its tone, technique, and artistic achievement during the dedication events.

Brazil First Presbyterian Church van Denman Thompson DePauw School of Music Holliday Thompson New Presbyterian

Brackney Couple Granted Marriage License

Bryan Brackney a farmer and Stella G Brackney a homekeeper both residents of Greencastle R R 8 were issued a marriage license.

Bryan Brackney Stella G. Brackney Greencastle R. R. 8

Jury rules for Gardner estate in damage suit

In Putnam Circuit Court the Sun Insurance Co. failed to recover 974 from the Gardner estate. The suit sought damages for the auto collision near Effingham Illinois on September 4 1922. The verdict found the Gardner estate not liable as the defendant in the crash that fatally injured George W Gardner and seriously injured his wife after Gardner attempted to pass a truck. The case named A B Kurrus of St Louis as the owner of the other vehicle involved.

Putnam Circuit Court The Sun Insurance Co George W. Gardner the Insurance Company A. B. Kurrus St. Louis Gardner Auto Kurris

Consolidation Talk Grows Over Indiana Coal Mines

In Terre Haute on December 1, Phil L. Penna secretary of the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators Association says a plan to consolidate 145 mines in District No 11 into a 60 million dollar corporation is seriously discussed. He notes saving from consolidation and that current production runs well below capacity as operators hope demand and markets improve.

Terre Haute Indiana Phil L. Penna Thhe Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators’ Association Penna Indiana Field

Miners discuss temporary mine closures to cut costs

Operators face burdensome expenses and may close mines for an indefinite period. Only those essential to meeting demand would remain active, a strategy aimed at achieving cost savings.

Ralston Answers Roll On Birthday

Senator Samuel M. Ralston marked his 67th birthday by answering the Senate roll call in the Sixty-Eighth Congress. He joked about being younger than Congress and praised his staff’s flowers before a quiet dinner with Mrs. Ralston at Congress Hall hotel.

Ralston Washington Samuel M. Ralston Senate Congress Smillingly Indiana

End Of Season Football Scores From Various Matches

Army shut out Navy 12 to 0 while Centre beat Georgia 14 to 7. Fordham defeated Georgetown 9 to 6. Holy Cross crushed Boston College 33 to 0. Notre Dame overwhelmed Carnegie Tech 40 to 19. Swarthmore beat Haverford 12 to 0 and Southern College defeated University of Havana 38 to 6.

Army Navy Centre Georgia Fordham Georgetown Holy Cross Boston College Notre Dame Carnegie Tech Swarthmore Haverford

Red Cross to stage first aid demonstrations in Greencastle

Captain Carroll L. Bryant of the American Red Cross will visit Greencastle to demonstrate resuscitation and life saving for DePauw University students, Greencastle High School pupils, workers, and the public. He will conduct talks, pool demonstrations, and be available for private sessions by appointment through B W Kelly. 17 licensed DePauw life savers are highlighted for public service.

Carroll L. Bryant American Red Cross Greencastle Washington B. W. Kelly Putnam County National Organization Bryant Kelly Greencastle High School DePauw University Greencastle Industries Bowman Gymnasium DePauw Coeds Captain Bryant Red Cross Organization

Glare of Ice Causes Slips on Rural Roads

A light rain froze on impact Tuesday night, triggering many minor crashes and near misses. Clint Whittaker of Cloverdale slid down a 20 foot embankment south of Milo with his Ford. Frank Welch of Greencastle also escaped injury as his Ford slid. both were helped by W. A. Corns wrecking from Cloverdale. A sedan on Deer Creek Hill escaped damage and injury.

Clint Whittaker Cloverdale Milo eWsi Frank Welch Greencastle W. A. Corns Deer Creek Hill

Indiana Farm Bureau declares war on national federation

W H Settle head of the Indiana Farm Bureau announced that Illinois Indiana Iowa and Ohio would wage a fight against the American Farm Bureau Federation at its annual convention. He spoke after attending a meeting of the executive committee of the Farmers National Co operative Marketing Association and said the committee was preparing its program for its national convention in Washington.

Chicago W. H. Settle Indiana Farm Bureau American Farm Bureau Federation National Federation Ilinois Indiana Iowa Ohio Settle Farmers’ National Co-Operative Marketing Association Washington

Clean house aim tied to federation politics

The phrase describes an effort to reform the federation by removing elements seen as weakening the cooperative movement and ensuring its politics do not fade away. It signals internal calls for decisive action and organizational renewal.

Iowa Farm Bureau to Wage No Fight With National Group

IOwa Farm Bureau Federation secretary I Ray Gribben said the Iowa body would wage no fight against the American Farm Bureau Federation. W H Settle of the Indiana federation listed Iowa among states dissatisfied with the national organization. Gribben stated the department’s only fight would be to preserve the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Iowa Des Moines Ray Gribben Iowa Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation W. H. Settle Indiana Farm Bureau Iowa Department

Ford and Dodge Price Cuts Cut to Historic Lows

Detroit December 2 Ford prices lowered to the lowest point in history with cuts of 5 dollars on runabouts coupes and touring cars 10 dollars on Tudor sedans and 25 dollars on four door sedans New list prices: runabout 260 touring cars 290 coupes 520 Tudor sedans 580 and four door sedans 660 Dodge Brothers cut prices from 10 dollars on touring cars and roadsters to 125 dollars on the 5A sedan

Detroit Ford Dodge Brothers

Boy Killed in Hunting Accident Near Seelyville Ed

A 12 year old boy Grant Gates was instantly killed when two shotgun barrels discharged as he sat near the gun in fields near Seelyville Ed He and friend Fred Kirkman had gone rabbit hunting He sat on a log and likely triggered both triggers as the pair hunted He is survived by parents Mr and Mrs Grant Gates and two brothers Nelson and Clarence

Seelyville Gates Grant Gates Fred Kirkman Gates Farm Kirkman Nelson Clarence

Press Club Meeting Postponed One Week

The DePauw Press Club meeting planned for tonight is postponed to next Wednesday December 10 in Dickey Hall West College at 7 30. Prof J W Piercy cannot attend tonight due to a Bloomington dinner for IU faculty. He will speak on Indiana Men Who.

J. W. Piercy Greencastle DePauw Press Club L. E. Mitchell Piercy Bloomington Bryan Indiana University Dickey Hall West College Indiana

DePauw Grad to Head Indiana University Journalism

A DePauw alumnus and former Indianapolis News reporter, now head of Indiana University’s journalism department, will speak at a public meeting free of charge. He led a research leave two years ago and was elected president of the National Association of Instructors of Journalism. Prof Piercy previously spoke to the Press Club on Advertising.

DePauw Indianapolis News Indiana University National Association of Instructors of Journalism Piercy Press Club

Record of a Farm Bureau Banquet Overflows with Guests

A Putnam County farm bureau banquet drew at least 450 attendees, far exceeding estimates. The event featured cafeteria style dining, motion pictures, and a program by county farm women portraying various rural roles, followed by speeches in the court room.

Putnam County Farm Bureau Court House Farm Bureau

Paint Smearers Identified After DePauw Vandalism

Detectives say twenty Wabash College students smeared red paint on DePauw University property the night before the football game. Brazil detective Guy Bolin, hired by the university, provides the information, with workmen removing much of the damage.

DePauw University Wabash DePauw Guy Bolin Brazil Wabash College

Wabash College Faces Damage After Outrage

The article states damage totaling $2,000 from an incident at Wabash College. Reports indicate immediate expulsion action would be taken if guilty parties are identified as students, though no official decision has been announced. It is believed the responsible students may be required to cover damages.

Wabash College Wabash

Mail Your Xmas Presents Early Mail Your Xmas Presents Early

Postmaster General New and First Assistant John H Bartlett urge Americans to mail gifts between December 10 and 20 to avoid last minute rush. Greeting cards face added delays as many are held to ensure Christmas Eve delivery. Rural carriers will deliver no mail on Christmas Day and city workers will finish by noon.

New John H. Bartlett Hower

Boy Scout Exhibit Impresses Small Crowd at High School Gym

A modest audience viewed a Green Castle Boy Scouts of America program in the High School gym Tuesday at 7 20 pm. Assistant Scout Master Eugene Volz and Lawrence D Coley organized knot tying rope signaling wigwag and semaphore messages first aid and resuscitation demonstrations with a living model to show hemorrhage control bandaging lifting and patient handling methods. Postmaster E R Bartley was in Indianapolis on business.

Greencastle Boy Scouts of America Eugene Volz Lawrence D. Coley Laurance D. Coley

Medical men guests at Putnam County Hospital dinner

Members of the Putnam County Medical Association and hospital board attended a 6 oclock dinner hosted by Eva Milburn superintendent. Dr James Taylor of Indianapolis spoke on diseases of children. Attending doctors and board members were named from Greencastle Cloverdale Bainbridge Coatesville and Roachdale with local business and staff mentioned.

Putnam County Medical Association Eva Milburn James Taylor Indianapolis W. M. McGaughey J. F. Gillespie C. T. Zaring W. W. Tucker C. ©. Tucker Eugene Hawkins W. R. Hutcheson Cecil O’brien W. M. O'Brien Greencastle W. A. Moser Bells Union Clyde Gray Leon Gray Cloverdale W. D. Conn Bainbridge Lemon Coatesville Mary E. Evans Putnam County Hospital Board A. B. Hanna James L. Randel David B. Hostetter Roachdale Orvil Hutcheson Reelsville

Commissioner’s Sale of Real Estate in Putnam County Indiana

The Putnam Circuit Court commissioner will auction three parcels of real estate on December 29 1924 at 10 am. Sale at public auction, parcels include sections 27 22 and related tracts in township 14 north range 3 west. Bidder must pay cash and satisfy court approval with minimum two thirds of appraised value. Corwin Gillen attorneys.

Putnam Circuit Court of Indiana Dorcas RE. Cline Gillen Corwin & Gillen Attys Dec

Thanksgiving Socials and Visits Across Corn Stalk Valley

The Storm family hosted Thanksgiving at M. J. Storm’s home. Horace Robinson and family visited Melvin Ruark and family. Various neighbors including Oran Buis, Chancey Mastin, William Newman, Lester Storm, and others spent the holiday with relatives. Several sick list notes and club oyster supper details appear amid the beadwork of small gatherings.

Oran Buis Chancey Mastin William Newman Harrison McGinnis Maynard Hunter Lester Herbert Higgins Litton E. E. Buis Almon Buis Lowell Ind Glen Burgess Harold McNary Greencastle Kathleen Edwin Coffh Fillmore C. C. Club C. O. Dudley Clyde Ruark Melvin Ruark Mary Hunter Anna Webster Dora Gorham E. §. Buis

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