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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1928
Page
1
Reese Matson and Talbott Christie planned to see a show in Indianapolis but reservations were a week late. The writer chronicles hunting plans with Ott Webb and quail chasing, noting delays, playful excuses, and a witty, rambling newspaper column tone.
Sheridan Michigan December 10 In a grim case 19 year old Olivet College freshman Lee Bracey is questioned after the body of his 29 year old sweetheart Miss Flossie Carter was found murdered in her car on a remote road. Bracey says he left college Friday night and returned Saturday after a drive with Professor Clyde Wilcox aiding his alibi. A coroner jury finds Miss Carter murdered with a note saying I did this myself though experts rule out self inflicted wounds. Fingerprint tests are planned on the car interior as authorities press for more details of Bracey's movements.
Fair tonight with primarily clear conditions. Tuesday looks fair in the north and mostly cloudy in the south with a chance of rain in the extreme southwest. No significant temperature changes expected.
Firemen were summoned to the Voliva Millinery Shop on Vine Street Saturday night after a flue overheated and scorched wall paper. No damage was reported as Miss Voliva alerted the fire department due to the burning odor from an adjoining store.
A Ford roadster badly burned and bearing license 659-024 is held at the Tribby Garage by Sheriff Ed ward Eitelforge for investigation. The car was brought in from three miles west of the sub power station between Greencastle and Cloverdale on State Road 43 after a burn last Saturday night.
The final Trade Boosters contest will conclude Saturday at 2 PM at the Court House. The grand Chevrolet coach prize, fully equipped, will be awarded to the winner. This marks the sixth contest run by Chamber of Commerce merchants, with monthly events since April and a three month run starting September 12 ending December 15.
The Rev. James Stewart Shearer aged 83 died Sunday afternoon at his Greencastle home. He resided with daughters Dade and Mayme Shearer at Seminary Court and will be buried in Washington Iowa after services there. Born January 12 1884 in Mansfield Ohio he formerly pastored in Washington and came to Greencastle recently to live with family.
Richmond Lattimore, instructor at Wabash College, is named Rhodes Scholar for 1928. The award covers three years at Oxford University valued at 2000 dollars annually. Lattimore, 22, was chosen from nine candidates after final exams by the committee. Announcement was made by Prof. R. H. Coon of Indiana University.
President Coolidge told delegates from 20 South and Central American countries that the Americas pioneered peaceful dispute settlement as early as 1822 and 1825 treaties with Peru Chile Mexico and Central America laid groundwork for a world program of arbitration and conciliation. He recalled the Jay Treaty and noted Americas role in modern diplomacy. The gathering at the Pan American Union Building discussed Congress of Lima 1847 Havana 1908 and the Washington Havana conferences as milestones in the peace effort.
Mr and Mrs Robert OHair plan an evening with citizens and guests of honor Dr and Mrs F J McConnell. John Allee of Cloverdale visits on business. Henry Rambo rents Belnap Barn to start a livery stable. Mrs Alred Hirt and daughter Stella Gifford attend John Dotys funeral in Indianapolis.
The Thomas building opposite the Herald office, now home to Beck Sales Co, was sold to Walter Heath by Oscar and Fred Thomas. Sale price rumored near 10 000 dollars with no occupancy changes. County Agent Stevenson lauds a successful Belle Union township corn show with about thirty entries.
In Ireland, the White Star liner Celtic went ashore at Cow-and-Calf rock near Roches Point lighthouse. Three tugs began transferring 254 passengers including 29 Vestris survivors. The ship, en route to Liverpool after leaving New York December 1, was not believed badly damaged.
Foreign Minister of Paraguay accuses Bolivian troops of invading Paraguayan soil after a clash in Gran Chaco between Bolivian and Paraguayan forces. Bolivian congress debates possible measures as Argentina Brazil Chile consider mediation to prevent war.
A check of local doctors offices Monday found many illnesses due to colds and grippe with some influenza cases. Dr W M McGaughey said influenza appeared to be approaching like an epidemic though few cases were officially noted.
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