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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1927
Page
6
Fire partially destroyed the Hotel LaSalle annex in South Bend Indiana driving 50 guests into the street in their night clothes. Early estimates put damage at 25000 dollars. Three guests were overcome by smoke and one hospitalized.
A morning fire destroyed the Harrodsburg post office and four nearby properties. The blaze began from an overheated stove at J W Thrasher's residence. Loss estimated at $12,000.
The Senate, by 66 to 31, refuses to administer the oath to Senator-elect William S. Ware of Pennsylvania. The case is sent to the special elections committee led by Senator James Reed. This mirrors the action taken against Senator-elect Frank L. Smith of Illinois.
The Fourth annual Putnam County Corn Show awarded Melville McHaffie of Clayton first in Yellow corn and best ten ears, with C E Troyer of Wabash County named World Champion as judge and exhibitor list including McHaffee, Webster, Day, Norman and Nichols across five classes. The Yellow class drew fifty seven entries and other classes were well filled as the show drew a large crowd.
A long list of 4-H boys and girls from Russellville Greencastle and surrounding areas appears with entries across White and Yellow classes. Notable names include J M Dobbs Alva D Webster James Alexander Aaron Cooper and Morris McGaughey among many others.
The Clayton A Sanders Evangelistic Party opens a revival meeting in Belle Union Hall on Monday December 11 1927 Delegations from nearby churches invited W E Bilyou directs a large choir and booster band The program blends instrumental and vocal solos duets and trios with nightly religious readings Object lessons for children and stories for boys and girls Readings include sermons on The Old Rugged Cross Where will you spend Eternity Why must we be baptized and Do we Cheat God The Lord's Day The Lord's Supper and other topics
Marion Indiana December 8 Arthur Walser a 29 year old man was found guilty of manslaughter by a circuit court jury in the death of his 12 year old cousin Clifford Cox of Fairmount. He will receive the same sentence as his wife two to twenty one years and will be sent to the state prison. Mrs Walser is confined in the women's prison at Indianapolis.
In a divided scene the wife testified against her husband Clifford Cox in the murder case. Both sides blamed the other as the defense signaled portions of the wife's testimony would aid the husband. The jury retired shortly after 4 o clock.
Mrs. Mary Torr Watts 59 wife of Edmund Watts a Madison township farmer died Saturday after a five week illness described as a nervous breakdown. She was popular with friends and children in the Madison Putnam County area and is survived by three brothers Frank Torr Will F Torr and Walter Torr all of Madison township. Funeral services are Monday at 1 30 pm at the Watts home with Rev. Taylor and burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
A Indiana judge ruled Edna Hollowell age 9 shall stay with her mother during school months and with her great aunt in Ladoga during summer. Edna had been living with Mrs. Schwab since age one after her father died. The dispute involved custody claims by Edna’s mother Mrs. Marie Spangler and Mrs. Andrew Schwab. She currently resides with Mrs. Spangler at 2528 South New Jersey Street. The mother recently took Edna to Ladoga prompting the case.
Hoover backers in Washington claim he could enter the Kansas City convention with about 300 first ballot votes out of 1089. They note Southern bloc support totaling about 235 votes, California and Colorado leaning Hoover, and a potential New Hampshire bloc. The Eastern bloc remains unclear with New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Massachusetts holding 239 votes among them.
In Mays Landing New Jersey Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach received ten years at hard labor and a $1000 fine after a jury convicted them of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Dr William Lilliendahl the woman's husband.
The court heard that Robert McCarter, counsel for Mrs. Lilliendahl, did not file for a new trial on newly discovered evidence. He stated evidence was incomplete and could be pursued within six months. Defense hinted two men confessed. they allege an attack by African Americans on the elderly doctor and Mrs. Lilliendahl.
Paoli Indiana reports the new high school building will be finished on February 1 with a gymnasium dedication set for February 10. The event will feature a basketball game between Paoli High and French Lick.
DePauw athletic director W. L. Hughes announced the 1928 football slate. Key games include West Point at West Point on November 3, Franklin on October 27 for Homecoming, and a season finale against Wabash at Greencastle. Other dates feature Purdue, Earlham, Evansville, Indiana Central, and Muncie Normal.
Eight Lake and Laporte area cities Gary Hammond Michigan City East Chicago Whiting Hobart Highland and Munster received a state health board order to immediately plan a pollution cleanup for Lake Michigan and tributaries. A formal report outlining plans and methods must be filed by June 1, 1928.
William W. Haddan aged 63 died Saturday at his sister Mrs. Frank Welch’s Maple Heights home after a decade of illness. He leaves brother John O. Haddan of Cloverdale and several nieces and nephews. Funeral is Monday at 3 PM at McCurry Funeral Home with services at Cloverdale Cemetery chapel, interment in Cloverdale Cemetery.
The Public Service Commission hearing on a Greencastle Water Works rate increase, scheduled for December 15, is postponed indefinitely by Commissioner Harvey Harmon. The local resisting committee, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, seeks more prep time. A funding request for auditors and counsel will go before the City Council next Tuesday. The committee plans to attend a Vincennes hearing to observe.
The local plant petitions higher rates while Mayor McGaughey Beemer Havens and Charles Martin resist. A recent meeting with local telephone company officials in a bid for compromise failed. A telephone hearing is scheduled for January 16.
Indianapolis Dec 10 The Rev I H Ferris of Greencastle has accepted a call to pastor Calvary Baptist Church He is Franklin College graduate and former Taternacle Baptist Church pastor in Indianapolis A reception and dinner will be held for him Dec 16 succeeding the Rev Clarence Wilhelm.
Greencastle Juniors led from start to finish to defeat Noblesville Juniors 26 to 15 on the local floor Friday night. H Stone and D Stone starred for Greencastle with 4 and 4 field goals respectively while Colman and Fisher anchored Noblesville. The first half saw many fumbles but Greencastle lifted play in the second, adding 9 field goals.
More than 12 000 depositors of the defunct J F Wild and Co state bank will receive nearly 2 million dollars as a 40 percent dividend payment ordered by Judge Mahlon E Bush of probate court. The bank closed its doors July 30.
Loan funds totaling nearly two thousand dollars have been provided by the Indiana Federation of clubs to assist young women students at Indiana University. Ten of the eighteen funds were established during the past year.
Miss Katharyn Miller resigns as deputy county auditor to take a position with the People's State Bank in Indianapolis. She will begin her new duties Monday and plans to move with her mother to Indianapolis. Auditor Lovett will delay naming a successor until January 1 when Auditor elect Willis E. Gill takes office.
Green Castle high school’s Tiger Cubs routed visiting Princeton 48 to 15 on Friday night. The Cubs jumped to a 12-4 start, led 28 to 8 at halftime, and smothered the opposition with speed and accurate shooting led by Longden, W. Masten, Lear, Tobin, and Brown.
In Greencastle the Tiger Cubs overwhelmed Princeton 48 to 15 as all five Cubs contributed. Masten led with six field goals, Lear and Tobin added multiple scores, while Collins controlled the center and Brown hit from the line as Princeton struggled to keep up.
Charles Daggy reports that Tom Lee, a former resident born and raised in this city, died Friday night in Los Angeles. Bowerman’s uncle was noted by a local contact.
Fillmore chapter No 186 of the Order of Eastern Star met in regular session Thursday evening and elected officers for the coming year. W M Lora Quinlan W P O A Day A W Margaret Weldon Sec Pearl R Brown Treas Clara Hubbard Con Hertha Harris A C Lillian Darnell.
Pierre Corbu famed French flyer was killed near Le Bourget during a test flight when his Giant Farman Biplane the Blue Bird split in two at 600 feet. Mechanic LaCoste also died, and co-pilot Leon Givon had previously failed to reach New York in similar conditions.
International News Service reports the 24 hour race at Indianapolis where a Stutz stock car, touted as America’s fastest motor vehicle, competes against Hispano Suiza’s stock car, Europe’s speediest automobile, with results to follow.
The 1923 Indianapolis 500 on April 16 includes Hispano and Stutz entries. Charles Weymann of Paris sponsors one Hispano driver while Fred Moskovics of Stutz posts 5000 dollars forfeits for nonappearance. Frank Lockhart and Gil Anderson named as Stutz pilots, with Weymann to drive Hispano part time.
John S. Berger of Los Angeles a wealthy exposition promoter and defense witness in the George Remus murder trial is arrested after a sealed Hamilton County indictment. He allegedly testified falsely about seeing Mrs Imogene Remus in near nude attire with Franklin L Dodge a former prohibition agent during last week’s proceedings.
A dramatic end unfolds as Francis E. Stevens, 61, banker and clubman, and his two sons are to be buried in Pasadena today after the father allegedly mercy killed them. The case highlights a tragic sequence following the father's actions, sending shock through the community.
Edward C. Peters of Montgomery County files in Clay Circuit Court a $10000 damage claim against J I D Lom Pol lom Son auto agency Brazil for the death of his nine year old son Lester in an automobile crash at Patlocks corner two miles west of Bowers Station on October 18 1927.
Everett Harold Long aged two, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Long of Wood Street, died Sunday after an eighteen hour illness from mastoid trouble. He was a pupil at the Second Ward School and completed Friday’s work before falling unconscious Saturday. Survivors include parents three brothers two sisters and grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Long. Funeral Tuesday at 10 from J E McCurry Funeral Home with Rev B H Brunet of the Christian Church officiating. Interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Harlan Logan of Bloomington earns the Rhodes Scholarship announced in Philadelphia. An honor graduate of Bloomington High School and Indiana University, he was chosen from nine candidates by the Indiana Rhodes Scholarship Committee in Indianapolis.
Miss Arthella Masten age 23 who had been ill with tuberculosis for two years died Monday morning about 9:15 at the home of Mrs Rae Masten on Park Street. She was a Gree castle High School graduate and later worked in Trembly Williams offices. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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