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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
3
Mrs Chelsa Gray of Terre Haute and Frank Cavin of Wayne Town were injured in a head on collision at State Road 32 and National Road five miles south of Greencastle. Mrs Gray suffered paralysis from the hips down and Cavin sustained pelvic injuries.
Indications point to Thomas Affaif, 35, of Indianapolis, a State Farm prisoner, recovering from a gunshot to the abdomen sustained during a rabbit hunt with guards. Doctors initially gave little hope, but on the eighteenth day he shows steady improvement, is moved to a hospital ward, and reports from Indianapolis friends claim a possible $80,000 to $100,000 value.
A Thanksgiving meal at Putnamville penitentiary served 250 rabbits to about 100 inmates of the sea bees unit. Rabbits were hunted by prisoners and cooked with gravy and sides. One inmate, Thomas Daffaff, was shot during a hunt but is recovering. six rabbits were sent to his hospital ward for patients and staff to enjoy.
Roscoe Wells transfers land in Greencastle to Laurence P. Crawley for 1 dollar. Timothy Murphy transfers Greencastle land to Aliee Murphy and others for 1 dollar. John F. Shonkwiler transfers property to Sarah Jane.
Transactions show Shonkwiler selling 90 acres in Clinton township and 495 acres in Madison to Weat field Stock Farm for 1 each. Nathan Hester sells a Russellville lot for 600. Snyder transfers Greencastle lots for 1. Crawley sells two Greencastle lots for 250.
More than 200 farm bureau members and families attended the Putnam County Farm Bureau dinner and meeting last Wednesday in the county courthouse lobby. Speakers Lewis Taylor and Oscar Farm outlined the state plan to organize township drives, with a team of twelve state workers to aid local drives starting December 21 and lasting two days. Gilbert Knetzer led the singing as the county wives provided a high standard dinner.
Danville residents report Sam Brown formed sharp opinions about Putnam County deputies after a courthouse chat. Brown criticized officers as too radical, warning of dangerous incidents, then met two Putnam deputies who quietly introduced themselves, prompting Brown to withdraw.
A car carrying Mrs. Blanche Prigley and her niece Anna Miller from Indianapolis to Terre Haute skidded on a slick turn near the Deer Creek bridge on the national road south of Greencastle. Mrs. Prigley suffered a deep forehead gash requiring stitches after the collision and was taken to Dr. W. W. Tucker’s Greencastle office.
A woman was transported to a Terre Haute hospital after a car incident in which the vehicle sustained only minor damage. Police reported no major injuries at the scene.
The annual farmer's short course at Purdue University will run January 14 to 18. The free program targets farmers and includes demonstrations on judging livestock, hay rope splicing, corn evaluation, and egg laying checks, with separate classes for animal husbandry soils and crops dairying fruit growing poultry and home economics.
Joe Chenoweth of Bedford convicted of attempted murder escaped from Morton L. Butcher a state guard taking him to Michigan City prison near Monon Indiana. Chenoweth vanished into darkness after stepping from a restaurant as they started to leave.
An argument at the farm office led to Chenoweth shooting Fry in the leg. Fry fled, was later caught by a posse after exchanging shots. Chenoweth was wounded in the arm by a posse member during the pursuit.
The Deer Creek Old Baptist Church in northeast Warren Township, oldest in Putnam County, announces a December 1 to weeklong centennial observance. Founded October 1883, the church has endured struggles but now prospers with twelve additions in the past year.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Jobe attended the funeral of Mrs Harrison Tincher at Stilesville on Wednesday Tom Alice was in Spencer on business Tuesday Miss Lois Truax visiting Indiana University relatives over the weekend Mrs Mary Moore visiting Mrs Alice Hadden and family in Bloomington Miss Grances Alice is seriously ill with pneumonia
Local items include visits by Edith Scobee and Bernice Reeves with families, church attendance by Tom Jones, and gatherings at several homes around Greencastle. The second part lists Commissioner’s Allowances for November 1923 with numerous names and amounts for salaries, expenses, and public services.
Indiana Governor Warren T. McCray faces eight indictments from the Marion County grand jury charging larceny embezzlement forgery obtaining money through false statements and fraudulent checks. Warrants issued by Judge James A. Collins set bonds totaling 25 000 for the first indictment and 5 000 for the others with service postponed until Monday.
Eight indictments totaling extensive embezzlement and fraud charges in Indiana. The record, 398 typewritten pages directed by Clarence W. Nichols, accuses embezzlement from the state board of agriculture and the Discount and Deposit State Bank of Kentland, loans obtained on fraudulent financial statements, three fraudulent checks, and forged notes totaling over 375000. The case follows illness of former prosecutor Charles W. Moore.
Governor Warren T. McCray faces eight county grand jury indictments for embezzlement larceny obtaining money by false statements and fraudulent checks. The charges include embezzlement of 155000 from the state board of agriculture 50000 from Discount and Deposit State Bank at Kentland and several forged notes and fraudulent credit schemes involving multiple banks.
George Conklin a Greencastle drayman aged 73 retires after almost 50 years in business. He sold his dray to John Cherry and is remembered as the last Greencastle horse drawn operator who refused gasoline trucks. Conklin began in 1874, worked for uncles and built a lifelong drayage career serving local merchants and the Herald Office.
George Conklin, longtime drayman in Greencastle, was known for his gentle treatment of his horse and the help he gave to other draymen in heavy work. He mentored many, earned business respect, and plans to retire with a modest savings. An unpaid farewell ad honors his years of service and community spirit.
Governor Warren T. McCray was arrested at 8 45 p m in Indianapolis on eight criminal court capiases issued by the county grand jury. A $25 000 bond was presented and accepted by Sheriff George Snider. Capiases to be served at the Governor's Statehouse office following the arrest.
The funeral for Joseph Rossbottom age 65 a former Putnam County resident was held Friday afternoon in Muncie. He lived in the Mt Olive area south of town before moving about ten years ago with his daughter Jennie Barnes. Sisters in law Mrs Edward Hutcheson and Mrs Carl Ferrand and brother in law Thomas Mace of this county attended.
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