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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
3
Fong Tay a Chinese shopkeeper in a Paget Newspaper Service story frets over a mysterious bag of potatoes that repeatedly moves on its own, then blames a dead cousin’s spirit and seeks help from the joss. Two boys aid in retrieving the runaway spuds as fear and superstition mount.
Rosa Raesa travels to Trinidad Colorado to visit Judge Garrigues. A masked intruder leads her to a masquerade where bootleg raids erupt near a ballroom. Police and court drama follow as Happy Hooligan is charged and Rosa faces her uncle in court the next day.
Cloverdale Cemetery association transfers a lot to L A Blue for 25 dollars. Lacy Lane transfers land in Floyd township to Alonzo Lane for 1 dollar. A R Hurst transfers a Greencastle lot to F E Butler for 375 dollars. James Sutherlin transfers 300 acres in Jefferson township to Phillip Lehr for 1000 dollars. Louis Eilering transfers 10 acres in Floyd township to Charles Mendenhall for 1 dollar. Charles Mendenhall reciprocates with Louis Eilering for 101 acres in Floyd township for 1 dollar.
Putnam County Indiana Board of Finance invites written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies for deposit of public funds. Proposals due January 3, 1921 between 10 am and 4 pm in Greencastle. Bonds or collateral required. forms provided under statute Chapter 222 Acts 1907.
Classified items advertise a Baptist church Xmas Bazaar at Brow and Moffett Real Estate Office on December 11, a Tri Delt Sorority Xmas Bazaar on December 1 at the Hamilter Magic Store, Xmas trees for sale with early delivery, a standard heater for large rooms, Xmas cards found at Gdl Hamilton's Book Store, requests for corn and local help at The Herald Office, and job openings for a reporting assistant at The Herald Office.
Nellie Kelly twenty four was placed in Washington Heights Court on a vagrancy charge after neighbors reported she slept with her five week old baby in a park at One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Street and Amsterdam Avenue. The mother clung to the infant, insisting on keeping it near, despite threats to separate them. The case was continued.
Twenty men arrested for flirting on Broadway appeared in court claiming to be actors. Prosecutors noted the group presented varied stage affiliations while awaiting further action.
Water bills are due on or before the 10th of each month at the Company's office 26 South Jackson St. Payments received after this date incur the gross charge. Greencastle Water Works Co.
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