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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1924

Page

2

DePauw Student Reports Tire Theft at Gym Event

Marion Wilson, a DePauw University student, told police that a spare tire was stolen from his car while parked at Bowman gym during the DePauw State Normal basketball contest. The Christmas meeting of the Domestic Science Club featured a luncheon, a paper on Christmas Operations, Christmas solos, carols, and a gift exchange amid seasonal decor.

Marion Wilson DePauw University Bowman Gymnasium DePauw State Domestic Science Club John Dietrick S. A. Hazelett E. W. Connerly Mary Woodrum

Trial Postponed for Hutton and Turley in Putnam Court

Omer Hutton and Thomas Turley of Terre Haute face charges of driving while intoxicated. Judge James P. Hughes postponed the trial to the January term starting January 5, 1925. Both defendants bonded at $1000 each after a Sunday collision on the National road near Reelsville injured Dr. L W Veach and his family. Arraignment and pleas of not guilty occurred last Monday.

Omer Hutton Thomas Turley Terre Haute James P. Hughes Putnam Circuit Court Leslie Sears L. W. Veach Bainbridge Reelsville

Death of Fay Windford Phillips at Lena

Fay Windford Phillips aged 11 died at 2 30 pm Thursday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Phillips Lena after a brief diphtheria illness. Survived by five sisters three brothers and a half brother. Burial in Doe Creek cemetery west of Cloverdale Friday morning.

Fay Windford Phillips Charles Phillips Lena Doe Creek Cemetery Cloverdale

Buchheit Poultry Farm earns prizes at Chicago show

Buchheit Poultry Farm of Green Castle placed second in Jersey Giant cocks hens and pullets and fifth in Jersey Black Giant cockerels at the Mid-West Poultry Show in Chicago last week. The farm, southeast of Greencastle, is owned by L. C. Buchheit, proprietor of the University Shop.

Buchheit Poultry Farm Green Castle Jersey Chicago Buchheit Greencastle L. C. Buchheit University Shop

Holiday Visits Reported Across Indiana Towns

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Allee were in Indianapolis Friday. Mrs. Carl Stewart and daughter of Bloomington street left Thursday for Niles Ohio to visit relatives over the holidays. County Agent Harold McNary tested soils in Marion township Friday morning. Mrs. J. Y. Denton of north Madison street will spend the holidays visiting her daughter Mrs. David Davis and family in Crawfordsville.

Carl Stewart Bloomington Niles Ohio Harold McNary Marion Township J. Y. Denton North Madison Street David Davis Fam'ly Crawfordsville

Bulldog Pup Killed by Night Policeman in Greencastle Incident

Val Thom as bulldog pup, suspected rabies, was killed by night officer Thomas Sewell early Friday. The animal is thought to have been bitten by the car involved in a prior attack on Greencastle residents.

Val Thomas Thomas Sewell Greencastle

Local Visitors Attend Theatre and Basketball Events

Mr and Mrs Charles Broadstreet watched The Follies at the English theater in Indianapolis on Friday. Gilbert Rhea former Greencastle High athletic director visited and saw the Greencastle Manual basketball game. Rhea studies medicine in Indianapolis. Kenneth McCoy of Cloverdale a DePauw student will join three DePauw Phi Gamma Delta brothers at the national convention in Richmond Virginia December 31 to January 3. Robert Anderson of Delphi and John Markland are other DePauw delegates. The group will travel to Richmond via New York.

Charles Broadstreet English Theater Indianapolis Gilbert Rhea Greencastle High School Greencastle Rhea Kenneth McCoy Cloverdale Jesse McCoy DePauw University DePauw Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Richmond Robert Anderson Delphi John Markland New York

Yuncker Family Visits Lansing for Holidays

Mrs. T. G. Yuncker and her children of 203 Wood Street travel to Lansing Michigan to spend the holidays with Mrs. Yuncker’s parents.

T. G. Yuncker Wood Street Lansing Michigan

Russellville Masons Elect Officers for Incoming Year

Officers were elected at the Russellville Masons meeting on Tuesday evening Dec. 9 for the ensuing year. Elected were Alvin Clodfelter Worshipful Master William Gardner Senior Warden Donald Inge Junior Warden Floyd Gardner Secretary E W Simpson Treasurer and W F Ramsay Trustee. Appointive officers have not yet been chosen.

Russellville Masons Alvin Clodfelter W. M Wm. Gardner Donald Inge J. W Floyd Gardner E. W. Simpson W. F. Ramsay

Louise Lucas Visits Evansville For Holidays

Louise Lucas travels to Evansville to spend holidays with Prof. R. C. Sloane and his family. Prof. Sloane previously served as music director for Greencastle schools.

Louise Lucas Evansville Prof R. C. Sloane Prof. Sloane Greencastle

Mrs Edna Lockridge Visits Family For Holidays

Mrs Edna Arnold Lockridge a Gary school music teacher is home for the holidays to spend time with her mother Mrs F A Arnold and other relatives and friends. Mrs John Miller returns to 529 Anderson Street from Terre Haute where she visited Mrs Jerome Allen.

Edna Arnold Lockridge Gary F. A. Arnold John Miller Anderson Street Terre Haute Jerome Allen

Fire damages Greencastle general store owned by John Carl

Fire at the Greencastle general store operated by John Carl caused $150 in damages. The blaze started near 6 pm Friday from a stove and city firemen cut several holes in the roof to reach the flames.

Greencastle John Carl

Leavitt Sues for Divorce Custody in Putnam Court

Oscar Leavitt telegraph operator at Roachdale sues Mamie Ann Leavitt in Putnam Circuit Court for divorce after marriage on December 2, 1916 and separation November 27, 1924. He seeks divorce custody of a four year old child and a restraining order to keep her from taking the child. He accuses her of cruel treatment and improper relations with other men. she is reportedly living in Crawfordsville.

Oscar Leavitt Roachdale Putnam Mamie Ann Leavitt Crawfordsville

Clyde Anderson Injures Left Collar Bone in Fall

Clyde Anderson son of Mr and Mrs William Anderson of Jackson and Columbia streets sustained a fractured left collar bone Friday after falling from a chair. The injury was treated by Dr W M McGaughey.

Clyde Anderson William Anderson Jackson Columbia Streets W. M. McGaughey

Barnaby Lumber Mill Worker Suffers Severe Scalp Injury

John Roach of Jacob Street suffered a severe scalp cut when a board fell on his head at Barnaby Lumber Mill late Friday afternoon. He received several stitches and was treated at the mill.

John Roach Jacob Street Barnaby

Wound Tended By Dr Tucker After Profuse Bleeding

A patient received emergency care as the wound bled heavily until Dr. W. W. Tucker dressed and stabilized the injury.

W. W. Tucker

Busenburg Family's Vacation Halted by Car Breakdown

Principal F L Busenburg of Greencastle High School and his family halted their Rochester trip Saturday morning when a car spring broke near the Water Works. Their car was towed to Franklin Street Garage for repair and they continued their holiday plans visiting South Bend and Rochester relatives.

F. L. Busenburg Greencastle High School Rochester City Franklin Street

Local residents noted ill and visiting students in town

W. T. Slavens of Clinton township is reported critically ill at Putnam County hospital. Albert McKay a former Greencastle boy and Purdue engineering student is visiting friends in the city. McKay is a Greencastle High School graduate who also attended DePauw University. Vernion Heath a Purdue student has returned to Greencastle to spend holidays with his parents on South College Avenue.

W. T. Slavens Clinton Township Putnam County Hospital Albert McKay Greencastle Purdue University McKay Greencastle High School DePauw University Vernion Heath Creencastle Mrs Walter Heath South College Avenue Stanley Young A. M. Young South Locust St Chicago University Young

Mrs Elizabeth Sweet Visits Sister in Indianapolis

Mrs Elizabeth Sweet and her son Kenneth and Miss Arthella Masten from this city spent Sunday in Indianapolis visiting Mrs Lou Hethcoe, Sweet's sister.

Elizabeth Sweet Kenneth Arthella Masten Indianapolis

Purdue Student Richard Taylor Returns Home For Holidays

Richard Taylor son of Mr and Mrs E B Taylor on East Washington Street a Purdue University student and member of the Pur due basketball squad has come home for the holidays Prof Ralph Hufford of DePauw University left Monday morning to spend Christmas holidays with his father near St Louis Missouri

Richard Taylor E. B. Taylor Washington Street Purdue University Purdue Ralph Hufford DePauw University St. Louis

Vincennes man Paul Dodridge critically ill at home

Paul Dodridge of Vincennes son in law of Jacob Keifer of South College Avenue is reported critically ill. Grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Keifer will arrive from Vincennes on Wednesday to spend Christmas with their grandparents.

Paul Dodridge Vincennes Jacob Keifer South College Avenue Mrs. Keifer

Edith Coffman Granted Divorce From Raymond Coffman

Mrs Edith Coffman was granted a divorce from Raymond Coffman by Judge James P Hughes Saturday afternoon. Cruel and inhuman treatment was alleged in her petition for divorce.

Edith Coffman Raymond Coffman James P. Hughes

Evansville Lecture by Prof. F C Tilden Draws Crowd

Prof. F C Tilden spoke in Evansville on Saturday while Mr and Mrs William Ratcliff of Indianapolis visited Greencastle on Monday Ratcliff is noted as a former Putnam County resident.

F. C. Tilden Evansville William Ratcliff Indianapolis Greencastle Mr. Ratcliff Putnam County

Judge Hughes Serves as Special Judge in Montgomery Suit

Judge James P. Hughes traveled to Crawfordsville Monday morning to act as special judge in a Montgomery county court suit. Nearby relatives of Jacob Scott, who has become mentally unbalanced after illness, gathered in Greencastle to arrange his care. Mrs. Scott’s death left a disabled husband and 18 year old Dorothy Scott, who cannot care for her father. arrangements are planned to ensure his future care as his condition is considered unrecoverable.

James P. Hughes Crawfordsville Montgomery County Jacob Scott Russellville Greencastle

Harding vs Gorham Foreclosure Ruled With Monetary Judgment

Judge Hughes denies foreclosure in the case of Paw C. Harding against Rome Gorham of Fillmore. Harding receives a $1,500 judgment while the mortgage is ordered released.

Paw C. Harding Rome Gorham Fillmore Hughes Harding Gorham

Local residents visit for holidays and travel plans

A list of area residents visiting relatives and traveling for holidays includes A F Avier in Brazil Sunday. Mrs Seaman Rossiter and son en route to Springfield Massachusetts after visiting Dr and Mrs G W Bence. Mrs Arthur Loring and Ann of Kalamazoo MI visiting the Bence family. Mr and Mrs Julian of Coffeyville KS visiting the Albins. Miss Goldie Larkin visiting Miss Caroline Pierce at Muncie. Wayland Bailey returning from Wisconsin to spend Christmas with his parents. A G Brown Northwood and guests for Christmas. Warner family of Rossville Illinois. Arthur Ames in city. J P Allee traveling to Jacksonville FL. Wallace Spencer of Clinton Township for observation at St Vincent Hospital Indianapolis.

Seaman Rossiter Arthur Loring Ann Kalamazoo, Michigan Wayland Bailey J. F. Bailey Seminary Street Wisconsin A. G. Brown Northwood Warner Brown Rossville Illinois Wallace Spencer Clinton Township St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis

Greencastle Couples Visit Terre Haute Relatives

Mr and Mrs Fred Goddard of north Madison street and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hardwick of Greencastle spent Sunday visiting relatives in Terre Haute.

Fred Goddard North Madison Street Lawrence Hardwick Greencastle Terre Haute

Rabies dog report ends with no animal found in Greencastle

Police responding to a south Greencastle call about a dog thought rabid could not locate the animal as it disappeared before officers arrived. A south Locust street resident reported the peculiar behavior of a dog near her home. Dr. Lemuel H. Murlin will occupy the Zaring residence on Vine and Poplar streets when he joins DePauw University next February.

South Greencastle South Locust Street Lemuel H. Murlin DePauw University C. T. Zaring Vine and Poplar Streets Dr. Murlin Boston University DePauw Marlin Mrs. Zaring Dr. Zaring Vine Street

Vermillion County School Superintendent In Indianapolis on Business

County School superintendent John C. Vermillion traveled to Indianapolis on official business Monday.

John C. Vermillion Indianapolis

Farmers Loan Bank Sues Crodian Couple in Putnam Court

The Farmers Loan Bank of Louisville Kentucky files suit in Putnam Circuit Court against Charles F. Crodian and Maud A. Crodian near Roachdale for collection of a $5,000 promissory note and to foreclose a mortgage on real estate. The plaintiff alleges $4,867.27 remains unpaid. Corwin and Gillen of Greencastle represent the bank.

The Farmers Loan Bank of Louisville Kentucky Putnam Circuit Charles F. Crodian Maud A. Crodian Roachdale Corwin & Gillen Greencastle

Pigeon Delivers Santa Message as Greencastle Firemen Celebrate

Kalamazoo visitors join Gillespies for holidays. Miss Myrtle Williams of Brazil and Orville Hutcheson of Manhattan wed at the Presbyterian Manse with Rev. W. L. Raphael officiating. A carrier pigeon numbered 1099 arrived at the Fire station and was released with a note for Santa Claus, origin unknown.

Myrtle Williams Brazil Orville Hutcheson Manhattan Presbyterian Manse W. L. Raphael Greencastle City Santa Claus

Bert Howard Confined by Illness at Home

Bert Howard of north Indiana street is confined to his home due to illness. He is employed by the Green Castle Water Company.

Bert Howard Indiana Street Howard The Greencastle Water Company

Mrs Ferguson visits Dr Ayler during Indianapolis visit

Mrs. Charles E. Ferguson of Indianapolis was in town Sunday as a business visitor of Dr. A. E. Ayler.

Charles E. Ferguson Indianapolis A. E. Ayler

Local visitors and Christmas guests announced

Mrs Walter Pfrank and Mrs Curtis Trottier from Terrie Haute were business visitors of Dr A F E Ayler on Sunday. Mrs H B Lunsford and C F Burkhart from Martinsville along with Dr and Mrs T A Burkhart of Jasonville will spend Christmas as guests of Mr and Mrs Julius Bryan and family on South Indiana Street.

Walter Pfrank Curtis Trottier Terrie Haute A. F E. Ayler H. B. Lunsford C. F. Burkhart Martinsville T. A. Burkhart Jasonville Julius Bryan South Indiana Street

Winter Arrives Amid Windy City Freeze

Old Man Winter is forecast as arriving Sunday evening at 8 46 with icy winds. The day marked the year's shortest daylight as fall ended. Temperatures lingered around 14 below or above?. the week opened with subzero readings and rose to 19 above zero by Sunday.

Winter

Bethel M E Church Rededicated After Remodel in Brazil

The Bethel M E Church in Brazil was re dedicated after remodeling and enlargement. Dr Henry L Davis the Green castle district superintendent delivered the dedicatory sermon at 1030 am. After a noon basket dinner members held a home coming session with music featuring readings by Miss Gertrude Matthews from DePauw University.

Bethel M. E Brazil Henry L. Davis Greencastle Gertrude Matthews DePauw University

Christmas Candle Tradition At Putnam County Hospital

Deputy Sheriff Dave Braden visited Indianapolis on Tuesday. Joe Hall slowly improves after injuries from two weeks ago when his team forced him against a car carrying logs. Wilbur Schmidt visits home from Purdue during Christmas. Cloverdale teachers Nellie Leachman and Florence Jones travel to Havana with stops in Jacksonville St Augustine and Miami then return via New Orleans and Chattanooga. The hospital resumes its Christmas Eve candlelight window tradition.

Joe Hall Mr. Hall Nellie Leachman Florence Jones Cloverdale High School Havana Cuba Jacksonville St. Augustine Miami Florida New Orleans Chatanooga Tenn

Dr H B Troyer to Visit Omaha for Christmas

Dr. H. B. Troyer will leave Wednesday for Omaha Nebraska to spend Christmas with his father D. C. Troyer.

H. B. Troyer Omaha Neb D.C

Emmett Hurst Visits Green Castle for Holidays

Emmett Hurst, a former Greencastle boy now employed in Marietta Ohio, spends the holidays visiting relatives and friends in Green Castle and vicinity.

Emmett Hurst Greencastle Marietta Ohio

Funeral Services for William T. Slavens

Funeral services for William T. Slavens, longtime Clinton township resident, were held Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Clinton Falls Methodist Church. Rev. H. A. Sherrill, Cloverdale, presided. Interment followed in Clinton Falls Cemetery.

William T. Slavens Clinton Township Clinton Falls H. A. Sherrill Cloverdale Clinton Falls Cemetery

Mrs Swift Reported Ill At Home South Of Greencastle

Mrs. James Swift, residing south of Greencastle, is described as quite ill at her home after a period of sickness. The report notes her prolonged illness and current condition.

James Swift Greencastle Swift

Loyal Miller and Lucille Scott Wed at Christian Church

Loyal Miller of Gosport and Lucille Scott from Putnam County were married by Rev. Levi Marshall at the Christian Church parsonage Tuesday morning at 11 30. They will live on a farm. Zachariah Mannuel a Terre Haute carpenter and Mary Ada Shively of Marion were married in the courthouse clerk's office Monday by Elder Lawrence Athey.

Loyal Miller Gosport Lucille Scott Putnam County Levi Marshall Christian Church Zachariah Mannuel Terre Haute Mary Ada Shively Marion Lawrence Athey

Mrs Duncan Remains Unimproved Amid Illness Report

Mrs W R Duncan of east Walnut street remains unimproved as of Tuesday and has been seriously ill.

W. R. Duncan East Walnut Street

Cloverdale Masons to Install Lodge Officers Saturday Night

Cloverdale Masonic Lodge No. 132 will install newly elected officers next Saturday evening. Officers listed include Roy C. Evens W M William Pollard S W Bernard Broadstreet Junior Warden O B Linley S D Roy Jones J D William P Wingert Tyler.

Cloverdale Masons Cloverdale Masonic Lodge No. 132 Roy C .Evens

Prize Hen Lays Two Eggs in One Day

A pure bred white leghorn hen owned by Fred B. Clearwaters of Cloverdale poultry farm lays two eggs in a day and averages nearly 50 dozen eggs daily from 350 pullets. The farm uses daylight electric lights to extend laying hours and records show 24 eggs in 22 days with hens wintered.

Fred B. Clearwaters Cloverdale Poultry Farm Mr. Clearwaters

American Girl Plans Merry Xmas for 8 000 Orphans

The Near East Relief in Syria and Palestine places Miss Hardcastle of Cleveland in charge of Christmas for 8 000 orphan children in twenty large orphanages. Each will receive a simple dinner and carol program with self entertainment. Three thousand toys from America will be distributed from the Christmas trees.

Near East Syria Palestine Miss Hardcastle Cleveland America

Blatchford Leads Near East Relief In Bible Land Orphanages

Chicago native Mr Blatchford directs Near East Relief orphanage work in Jerusalem Bethlehem and Nazareth aiding thousands of American visitors and pilgrims who praise his Christmas mission efforts after retiring from business to help Bible lands.

Palestine Syria Mr. Blatchford Near East Relief Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth Chicago

World's Largest Child Choir Promises Armenian Christmas Eve

In Alexandropol Armenia the Near East Relief will present the world’s largest children’s chorus. Orphan youths from 15,000 in relief orphanages will sing ancient Armenian melodies for American relief workers on Christmas Eve.

Alexandropol Armenia Near East

No Festive Aid Sought for Bible Lands War Refugees

Cablegrams to the Near East Relief state committee warn of deepening suffering in Palestine Syria and Greece. About 1.5 million refugees and 150000 orphans await relief while a deficit threatens new aid programs. Edward Blatchford reports fear among Christians of further displacement and a need to fund the budget before year end.

State Committee of Near East Relief Holy Lands Palestine Syria Greece Hand of America Jerusalem Edward M. Blatchford Bethlehem National Organization of the Near East Relief Congress

Christmas trees scarce in Bible lands use orange trees instead

In Athens Greece the holiday custom differs as yellow oranges replace pine trees for Christmas celebrations. American Near East orphanages will adapt by using orange trees as decorations due to scarce pine, creating a bright natural display that surprises visitors who expect German originated traditions.

Athens Greece Germany Near Hast Rec

Child Pilgrims to Bethlehem From Jerusalem Orphanages

Five hundred Armenian boys and girls from American Near East Relic orphanages in Jerusalem will march to Bethlehem on Christmas Day. They will carry gifts crafted in their industrial school to place in the Nativity grotto, upholding a long standing tradition.

Jerusalem Bethlehem Little Church of the Nativity Christ

Christmas Dinner Planned for Five Thousand Refugees

The American colony in Constantinople will provide Christmas dinners for five thousand refugees remaining in camps. Acme Bristol, chairman of the Near East Relief Committee, leads the observance under the American High Commissioner.

Constantinople America High Commissioner Acme

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