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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
7
Joseph Small, 15, of Tipton Indiana died of hydrophobia at James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was bitten by a stray dog last Thanksgiving and received Pasteur treatment, but developed rabies after the animal tested positive.
Cloverdale theater owner C. C. Cassady signs with E. M. Viquesney to manage the Viquesney Tivoli theater in Spencer. He has operated the Joy theater in Cloverdale for years and will move to Spencer with his wife to oversee the new opening.
Orla Nichols a 19 year old farmer from Fillmore and Irma O Hair age 17 at home Brick Chapel were issued a marriage license confirming their union in the local parish records.
Firefighters battled a minor blaze at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Evans on West Walnut Street about 8 AM Friday. A chemical extinguisher was used and the new fire truck arrived quickly on the fresh pavement. Soot fall reportedly sparked the fire.
Local officials in Greencastle discuss arming sheriff offices with high powered rifles to combat bank bandits. Sheriff Edward Eitelforge and Deputy Alva Bryan say vantage point firearms and bullet proof gear could deter holdups, though cost is a concern. An uptick in robberies in Danville and Clinton earlier prompts talk of faster response and stronger bank protection.
The Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railway Co. sues Clarence Crosby in Putnam Circuit Court seeking 75 dollars unpaid freight. Plaintiff says Crosby paid 176.60 for livestock transport from Norwich Kansas to Roachdale and was under charged, with further due amount unpaid.
Sanel Dickey 21 of west of Greensburg was sentenced by Judge Hughes to 60 days at Indiana State Farm on a forgery charge. He admitted passing two dollar checks forged in Ira Moore’s name at Mullins Drug Store, cashing multiple small amounts with the same forged signature.
In a passing sentence Judge Hughes warned Dickey he must report to the local court after serving his time and arrange payment on the other forged checks. Failure to comply could lead to re-arrest and sentencing on each of the four checks.
James H Bridges 24 of Indianapolis was critically injured when his car plunged from State Road No 31, fell 15 feet onto the T H I E track, and burned. He was found by Aaron Ensminger and treated by Dr Harold Grimes before being taken to Methodist Hospital. He suffered a broken back and was in critical condition.
Former city resident Mrs. Fannie Rhodes about 50 died at her Crawfordsville home Thursday afternoon. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at Crawfordsville A M E Church. She was formerly Miss Fannie Frazier, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frazier of Greencastle.
Three Second Ward School pupils earned prizes in the State Fire Prevention Essay Contest. Paul Bintz won $5 for third place, Clair Lytle $1 for ninth, and Virginia Dean $1 for tenth, with essays submitted to State Fire Marshal Paul Bintz.
Mrs. Mary Walker aged 104 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Josephine Waits in Kokomo Indiana She was born in Jessamine County Kentucky in 1824 and spent 102 years of her life in the Kentucky hills according to relatives
Mrs Amanda Elizabeth Kivett who ran the Hall telephone exchange for twenty years died at her Hall home of heart trouble. Her husband John W Kivett died about sixteen years ago. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 50 p m in the Christian Church Hall with burial at Poplar Grove.
Greencastle’s Tiger Cubs edged Crawfordsville 38-36 in a thrilling second-half comeback despite trailing 25-11 at the half. Haffner and Layne led Crawfordsville with multiple baskets as the Athenians fought hard before a late whistle sealed the win.
Greencastle defeated Crawfordsville 2-point with late pressure as Brown led the Tigers Cubs with long shots and sharp shooting while Haffner controlled the opening tip and Layne struggled early. Final minutes preserved Greencastle’s narrow victory.
Mrs. Sarah J. Brackney wife of D C Brackney died Saturday at 2 10 pm at her home 27 Melrose avenue after a brief illness dating to last Sunday. survivors include her husband two sons Clark at home Roy northeast of town and one daughter Mrs Joe Wright of Putnamville. She was born in Clinton township and lived in Greencastle for fifteen years.
Clifford R. Dickerson, county prosecutor, plans to hang out his shingle and practice law in Greencastle after retiring January 1. He has served two years and will be succeeded by Marshall Abrams. Dickerson is the only county official with an office in the courthouse.
Mrs. Effie Rebecca Huffman aged 52 widow of George Huffman died of influenza in Anderson today. She is the twenty fifth flu victim in the city this month and is survived by two daughters.
John Vanderploeg aged 35 from West Lafayette died of heart disease linked to the win by Butler over Purdue 28 to 27 at Butler Fieldhouse. He fainted in the bleachers after traveling to Indianapolis for the game. His body was sent to the morgue and to be shipped home for burial.
President Coolidge told a senatorial delegation he was satisfied with the plan to take up the Kellogg Anti war treaty and the naval cruiser building bill after Christmas. The treaty and Cruiser Bill are unfinished business to be considered starting January 3 with ratification likely before the Cruiser Bill. Delegation members Curtis Watson and Hale said West’s nomination as Secretary of the Interior would be acted on early next month.
The list names Gilbert Twomey 21 a railroad worker of Quincy and Crystal Tate 18 at home Greencastle Harold C Orville 29 civil engineer Cincinnati Minon Lorene Moore 28 librarian South Bend Tressman L Walker 21 farmer Putnam County Fern Arnold teacher Stilesville Morris Nelson 24 Madison township telephone lineman and Grace Fowler 18 at home Putnam County Charles Cory 54 farmer Parkersburg and Ida Mae Ball 44 housewife Bainbridge.
Evansville Ind Dec 21 A measure to ease Indiana penal overcrowding create prison labor and lower highway concrete costs via a state cement plant is being studied by Senator Bruce Cooper. He plans to introduce a bill to build and run the plant using inmate labor to manufacture concrete for highways bridges and state buildings.
Two B and C line passenger trains No 20 and 22 collided head on a mile west of Shoals Indiana at a low speed. Both locomotives damaged several coaches derailed one overturned. Track torn up several yards wrecking crew from Washington Indiana dispatched to clear wreckage.
James Deacons aged 15 was sent to Jackson Prison for life after confessing to beating Flosie Carter a Sheridan teacher to death with a hammer two weeks earlier. His parents sobbed as they parted in his cell.
Realty transfers listed include Harry N Fern to Alexander Wilson two Russellville lots for 980 dollars. Simpson Evans to Wilson two Russellville lots for 1 dollar. Mary F Gott to John A Evans Forest Hill Cemetery lot 55 dollars. F G Holsapple to W C Graham Bainbridge lot 50 dollars. W C Gorham to John E Franklin Bainbridge lot 1 dollar. Henry E Aufderheide to Alton R Murphy and others Cloverdale lot 3 dollars. M Louise Longden to William D James Greencastle lot 4133 dollars. Arthur R Lockabill to Lemuel Rush 38.3 acres Russell township 1 dollar. Grace E Routt to Nora E Morrison Hoosier Highlands lot 100 dollars. Mary C Heath to Olus McAlinden Greencastle lot 5000 dollars. Ada M Underwood to Hazel L Mason and others Floyd township land 1137.27 dollars.
Greencastle Juniors led 14 8 at half but faded late as Crawfordsville Juniors pulled away 23 21 Friday night. Malaska tied the game with a back hand shot and then hit another long basket to seal the win for Crawfordsville.
Joseph H. Shea, 65, former Indiana appellate judge and U S ambassador to Chile, died at Methodist Hospital after weeks of illness.
Mark W. Rhoads, current head of the State automobile license department, will be promoted to State securities commissioner effective January 15. He will succeed Wallace Weatherholt, who resigns to join a Chicago bank, announced by Secretary of State Otto G. Fifield.
Dismissal of suit on note of Fred V Thom as Corp against Arthur and Avis Plummer. Rink's Cloak House case: plaintiff awarded 65.60. Delilah Miller v Maynard and William A l spaugh: plaintiff awarded 140. Maynard Grubb petition leads to Mary Grubb appointed guardian for Charles C Grubb. Ocean Accident and Guarantee Corp Limited vs Earth McDaniels dismissed at plaintiff cost.
Crawfordsville December 20 Fred Alexander a former Crawfords ville resident now living north of the city on state road 48 is confined to his home with painful injuries after an attack by an enraged bull as police report.
Mr. Alexander, gored by a farm bull Tuesday, suffered a broken collar bone and broken ribs and cuts. Neighbors aided, a dog fought the bull to save its master, and railroad section men chased the animal away. Alexander’s condition is not serious.
Miss Ruth Wilson daughter of Mrs George Wilson Bloomington street and Fred Hosea son of Mr and Mrs J L Hosea of Columbus were married at 10 oclock Saturday morning in Noblesville The ceremony was performed by Rev A L Lester They will tour then return to Greencastle Mrs Hosea has taught at the Junior High School and Mr Hosea is assistant manager of the Greencastle Telephone Company.
Miss Crystal Tate daughter of Mr and Mrs James Tate east Han na street and Gilbert Twomey son of Mr and Mrs Vern Twomey of Quincey were married Saturday afternoon at Spencer Mrs Twomey a Greencastle High School graduate class of 1928 and Mr Twomey a Quincy High School graduate will reside in Indianapolis after January 1 where the bridegroom is employed
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Burks of Akron Ohio arrived Saturday to spend Christmas with Mrs. Bond's parents Mr. and Mrs. W E Bond of near Reelsville and other relatives and friends.
Temple Lodge No 47 F and A M to hold its annual party and dance at the Masonic Temple on December 31 from 8 to 12. Open to all Masons families and invited friends. Committee promises an interesting program to be announced.
Miss Ninon Lorene Moore of South Bend married Harold C. Orville of Cincinnati Saturday afternoon at 2 at the Presbyterian Church Manse. Rev. W. L. Raphael officiated with a single ring ceremony. They were accompanied by J. Talbott Christie and will reside in South Bend where the bride works as a librarian.
Two holdup men entered the C E Zook filling station at State Road 43 and the National Road early Sunday morning and stole 50.20 from the cash register and a few cigarettes after forcing Glenn Williams to lie behind the counter. They left in an automobile heading west, stopping briefly at the National Hotel at 6 10. Merchant Policeman John Hamm responded to the call and Greencastle police were advised. Sheriff Edward Eiteljorge criticized the failure to notify his office promptly.
A witness described the two robbers as Mutt and Jes types. One was tall and the other short. The shorter man, about 5 feet 2 inches, handled the gun while threatening staff during the attempted hold up.
A car carrying seven from Flint, Michigan, veered off the road and crashed into a ditch and tree near Holly. The dead are Jacob Adler twenty one Christopher Frisoger twenty Earl Vallaire twenty eight Charles Rada twenty seven Adam Wolbert twenty four Eva Deroccher seventeen. The sixth member, Earl Vallaire, is near death at Flint Hospital.
Angelo Petitti and Andrew Cappellano were found guilty by a jury of kidnapping Ranieri for ransom and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary. Cappellano’s 16 year old son Tony was acquitted. Prosecutors praised the verdict despite defense motions for a new trial.
London dispatch reports a Buckingham Palace medical bulletin at 11:15 confirming the King’s condition to be quiet with general improvement. The statement says the King has made progress and remains under care as Christmas approaches.
Interlocutory injunction against enforcement of a Public Service Commission order in the Green Castle Water Works Co suit was argued in federal court yesterday. Three judges heard the case, with ruling not expected until after Christmas. Judges Robezell, Slick, and Schuler presided. briefs were filed by both sides.
A fragmentary text notes Miss Katherine Till going to Denver with Otson, mentioning a day and departure details. The readable portion suggests travel plans or a personal notice rather than a formal article.
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