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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1924

Page

3

DePauw Beats State Normal in Fast 27-20 Basketball Win

DePauw's Tigers topple State Normal 27 to 20 at Bowman gym in a swift thriller. Ward and Stewart spark the attack with Sturtridge adding key baskets as DePauw builds a 17-8 halftime lead and holds off a second-half rally led by Captain Conover.

Bowman Gymnasium DePauw State Normal Tigers Stewart Evansville Ward Willis Conover Methodists Normalites Terre Haute Sturtridge Normal Indiana Illinois Tiger Hirt Lou Kaiser Golf Club U. S. Ward Wolfe Ee Sturtridge Albright Hing acAeens Meier Wilson S. N Darry Albright van Horn

Hope Extends for Wounded Man After Sheriff Chase

After a chase in which a sheriff and deputy ordered him to stop, the man was shot multiple times when he failed to heed the command. He collapsed while being helped over a wire fence and was transported to the hospital.

Faiure Black

Concrete Examples Of Juvenile Honesty Restored Faith

Greencastle druggist R. P. Mullins regained faith in youth honesty after two incidents. A theft of cigars by two youths occurred while he faced the cash register. Later four DePauw Daily deliverers admitted Mullins overpaid them when cashing a $10 plus check, returning a dollar to correct the mistake.

R. P. Mullins Greencastle Mr. Mullins Mullins DePauw Daily DePauw

Camp Fire Girls Hold Christmas Party in Greencastle

Camp Fire Girls of Greencastle gathered for a Christmas party at Shirley Martins on East Seminary Street. Attendees included Helen King Louise Lucas Janet Crawley Mae Mullins Laura Hauck Kathleen Taylor Virginia Stoner Martha Sweet Imogene Cooper Hazel McClean Ernestine Blue Imogene Pollom Miss Edris and Agnes King plan a Christmas vacation visiting Mr and Mrs Claude Burk in Akron Ohio.

Camp Fire Girls Greencastle Shirley Martin East Seminary Street Helen King Louise Lucas Janet Crawley Mae Mullins Laura Hauck Kathleen Taylor Virginia Stoner Martha Sweet Imogene Cooper Hazel McClean Ernestine Blue Imogene Pollom Edris Agnes King John King Claude Burk Akron Ohio

Marriage License for Balay and Gooch in Greencastle

Arthur Balay a 20 year old laborer and Lena May Gooch 18 both of Greencastle obtained a marriage license.

Arthur Balay Lena May Gooch Greencastle

Wounded man tells of plot to wreck train south of Terre Haute

Floyd Black 35 known as Black Jay confesses to a plan to wreck train no 95 north of Terre Haute and loot mail cars consigning cash to the New Orleans Federal Reserve bank. Sheriff Fred Armstrong says Black, wounded and in Union hospital, was captured after a noon pursuit. his brother Lester 20 is held for federal inquiry.

Terre Haute Ind New Orleans Black Armstrong Lester

Greencastle Golf Club Faces Federal Tax Assessment

Local golfers at Greencastle on the old links face federal taxes totaling over $800 as a tax collector checks four years of membership. The Greencastle Country Club denies tax liability for the playing club, while a fine and interest add to the bill, already exceeding $8.50 per member.

Greencastle Golf Club United States Greencastle Country Club

Wabash Boys Pay DePauw Damages in Cash

Twenty one Wabash College students who joined the raid on DePauw University property paid 2200 dollars to DePauw as damages after defacing campus buildings with red paint the university accepted the funds via attorney B F Corwin and dismissed charges against the group Ernest Wilkinson is singled out for nonappearance and nonpayment while other defendants were released.

Wabash College DePauw University DePauw- Wabash B. F. Corwin

Wabash Boys Face Judge After University Settlement

Matt J. Murphy negotiated a settlement with the University in which Murphy paid 2200 dollars to a DePauw representative. Judge Hughes learned a settlement had been made and ordered the arrest of Ernest Wilkinson who admitted taking part in the painting but refused to pay damages. The judge warned the youths they faced fines up to twice the damage and a year on the state farm and urged the case as a warning to college boys in Indiana.

Matt J. Murphy University Murphy Corwin Hughes Glenn Lyon DePauw Ernest Wilkinson Wilkinson Montgomery County Greencastle Fred Wilkinson Wabash Indiana

State Corn Show Set for January at Purdue University

Indiana exhibitors dominated Regions 7 and 8 at the International Grain and Hay Show in Chicago with 43 of 45 white corn placements in Region 8. Judge William Webb lauds Ralph Heilman of Hope for the best corn ever shown at the International event. Indiana farmers have stored more seen corn than ever, signaling a record State Corn Show January 12 to 16, 1925 at Purdue with wheat oats and soybeans classes and $800 in premiums from industry sponsors.

Chicago Indiana Prairie Farmer Ohio Maryland William Webb Illinois Ralph Heilman Hope Purdue University

Vernon West and Dora Clements Residents of Terre Haute

Vernon West 24 a machinist and Dora Clements 28 a stem maker both of Terre Haute are listed as residents. The brief notice provides names ages occupations and city with no further details.

Onsba Vernon West Dora Clements Terre Haute

Three Teens Arrested in Clover Seed Theft Ring

Crawfordsville police arrest Olin Fruitts 23 Kenneth Steele 19 and Gerald McDonald 16 after confessions link them to stealing four bushels of clover seed from J H Crosby farm Roachdale. Seed valued about 80 dollars. suspects jailed locally. warrant filed in Putnam Circuit Court.

Crawfordsville Olin Fruitts Tuttle Avenue Kenneth Steele Mill Street Gerald McDonald Vernon Shields Steele McDonald Roachdale J. H. Crosby Indianapolis Fruitts Crabs Reynolds Taylor Company Crosby Kenneth Steel William McDonald Timothy Joseph H. Crosby Putnam

New Confession From Dixie Flyer Train Wreckers Exposed

New light emerges on a plot to rob the dead and wounded after a Dixie Flyer wreck. Floyd and Lester Black allegedly planned to seize gems and cash from victims if the mail heist failed. Lester, 20, remains jailed. Floyd, 35, is hospitalized critically wounded. They face federal arraignment after recovery.

Judge Rules for Bank in Note Dispute

Judge James P. Hughes ruled in favor of Spencer National Bank in the case against Robert L. Clodfelter an Owen County farmer The judgment amount 1207 83 includes 57 83 interest 150 attorney fees and a 1000 note The note showed one hundred dollars but figures indicated a thousand dollars and evidence showed the bank cashier erred in writing the note The case was tried last week with decision delivered Saturday morning

Spencer National Bank James P. Hughes Robert L. Clodfelter Owen County Clodfelter Hughes

Tiger Cubs Fall To Manual Training Five In Gloomy Clash

Greencastle High School lost 21 to 16 at home to Manual Training High School of Indianapolis. Tate led Greencastle with two field goals in each half, while Manual center Turns and a late spurt gave the visitors the win despite rough play and turnovers.

Greencastle Cedarholm Crawley Sackoff Porwara Tate Marshall Ovuerdi Masten Eickmann McNeff Turner Eickmann Crawley Tate Masten Sackoff Ader Higgs Hall Manhall Frazier Craigle Indianapolis Manual Training Tiger Cubs Greencastle High School Manual Cubs MecNeff Tiger Cub

Brazil Sweeps Cloverdale in 50 to 6 Victory

Brazil high overwhelmed Cloverdale high in a one sided game on Cloverdale floor Friday night. Cloverdale could do little more than defend as Brazil built an early lead and coasted to the 50 to 6 win.

Cloverdale High Brazil

Green Is Chosen New Labor Head

William Green, treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, was elected by the AFL executive council as labor president to succeed Samuel Gompers. Frank Morrison called the meeting at 10 15 a m. Green will serve until October when a general election is held.

New York William Green United Mine Workers of America American Federation of Labor Labor Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison Gomper Green United Mine Workers

Masons Hold Annual Election of Officers

Greencastle Masonic Lodge No. 47 elected officers for the coming year. Worshipful Master Prof. Howard J. Barnum Senior Warden Prof. T. G. Yuncker Junior Warden Jesse Mc Anally Senior Deacon B. A. Dagey Junior Deacon Ray Trembly Treasurer A G Brown. James L. Randel was re nominated to serve three years as director of the Temple Association. C C Gautier was elected trustee of Greencastle Lodge No. 47.

Greencastle Masonic Lodge No. 47 Temple Association Howard J. Barnum T. G. Yuncker Jesse McAnally B. A. Dagey Ray Trembly A. G. Brown James L. Randel C. C. Gautier Greencastle Masonic Lodge No

College and High School Basketball Scores Report

Franklin 36 Purdue 32 and Notre Dame 22 Northwestern 13 highlight a list of college results. Illinois 36 Washington U 19. Anderson 55 Kokomo 42. Vincennes 44 Shelbyville 41. Noblesville 80 Tipton 20. Numerous other Indiana towns posted varied scores across high school and small colleges.

Notre Dame Northwestern Illinois Washington U St. Louis Earlham Louisville

Delightful Christmas Celebration at Methodist Woman's Bible Class

Mrs. Lee Reeves hosted a Christmas gathering of about three dozen women from the Methodist Woman's Bible Class. The event featured a program led by chair Mrs. Heavenridge with Miss Bernice Craig at the piano, readings from Luke and Matthew, Christmas hymns, and performances by Mrs. Jennings and others. The group recalled the class’s 10th anniversary and its Certificate of Recognition from the church and Sunday School association.

Lee Reeves Earth M. 3. Heavenridge Jennie C. Jennings Bernice Craig Methodist Episcopal Church and International Sunday School Association Jennie ©. Jennings Mary A. Dar

Community Class Celebration Gratifies With Gifts and Refreshments

Grace W. Nall, Mattie Crouch, Ida Pierce and Ada Skinner helped by Mrs. Jennings distribute presents to the company. The Reeves Class Birthday Cake and Christmas decorations framed a cheerful gathering with hot chocolate wafers candies and nuts. Mrs. O’Hair led a closing prayer.

Nall Grace W. Gray Mattie E. Crouch Ida A. Pierce Ada Skinner Jennings

Specials Defeat Fillmore Independent Five In Prep

The Greencastle Specials an independent five, beat the Fillmore Independents 27 to 16 in a Friday prep in Greencastle High Gym. Wise led Fillmore with all but three points, while Baird Allen and Black paced the Specials with strong shooting as Bausman sat out the second half.

Greencastle Specials City Fillmore Independent Greencastle Fillmore Independents Bausman Purdue University Fillmore Baird Allen Black Masten Specials Wise Wise Bru i Beg Hert Buis Bausman Robinson Aalien Ches Bryan Ee Pugs Ork Hunter A. Allen B. Allen H. Robinson Oliver Robinson Nevins Shoemaker

Farmers discuss proposed laws at Fifth District Bureau meeting

At Crawfordsville December 16 the Fifth District Farm Bureau met in the YMCA building to review laws to be introduced in the next session. Oscar W. Larm opened the meeting. M Swope and E A Gaberial led discussions on county unit school and assessors bills, with H E Lachert adding further proposals. A questionnaire was prepared for county chairmen asking for replies on nine bills including tax, cooperative marketing, filled milk, truck regulation, reappraisal of real estate, and state constabulary with a January 1 deadline for Putnam County farmers. J C Bridges of Greencastle chairs the Fifth District Bureau.

Fifth District Farm Bureau Crawfordsville Oscar W. Larm M. Swope State Trustees Association E. A. Gaberial Boone County State Assessors Association H. E. Lachert Johnson County County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau House of Representative Putnam County J.C. Bridges Greencastle

Attitude of Crawfordsville Boy Changes Over Damaging DePauw Property

Ernest Wilkinson, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wilkinson of Crawfords ville, was among the most active painters in a group that damaged DePauw University property by several thousand dollars. He did not view the incident seriously and laughed when urged to contribute to the restitution.

de Ernest Wilkinson Fred Wilkinson Crawfordsville DePauw University

Wilkinson Faces Court Over Damages Payment

Twenty one youths paid 2200 to DePauw University for damages in a painting incident. Wilkinson, not among them, was ordered arrested by Judge Hughes. After testimony from others, he agreed to pay 100 to avoid a heavy fine and potential year on the state farm.

Greencastle Wilkinson DePauw Hughes Montgomery County Sherif

Judge Refuses Divorce and Gives Cautionary Advice

In a fall case, Nina Smith seeks divorce and child custody while Bert Smith contests. Judge Hughes declines the divorce and warns Mrs Smith about her son-in-law Charley Taylor, noting Taylor’s prior failure to support a former family. The judge’s guidance hints the Smith household may soon change as Taylor departs.

Taylor Hughe Court Hughes Charley Taylor Smith Home

Stilesville Wins Invitational Tourney

Stilesville High School captured the invitational tournament in Monrovia defeating North Salem 30 to 16 in the finals. Clayton topped Plainfield 45 to 19 in the consolation game after earlier losses to North Salem 26 to 19 and to Stilesville 35 to 29.

Monrovia Ind Stilesville High School North Salem Clayton Plainfield Stilesville

Exhilarating Herbine Aids Digestion At Home

An exhil arating bottle of Herbine on the shelf acts like a doctor in the house, giving instant relief when digestion is out of order or bowels fail. One or two doses start things and restore spirits, health, and buoyancy. Price and seller details incomplete.

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Wabash Boys The Corn Growers Association Lafayette Fred Armstrong Lester Black Pullman Floyd Union Hospital Otter Creek Lawrence McIntyre Clyde Randel Federal Grand Jury Chale Masons College Franklin Purdue Butler Wisconsin St. Louis U Danville Normal J. P. D. John Nina Smith Bert Smith West Franklin Street
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