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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1927
Page
1
A column by Charles J. Arnold lampoons criminals and public figures while railing at hangings. It notes Lindy’s flying fame and Ford’s car rollouts, then shifts to Christmas spending, Rotary Club toast gone dark, New Year resolutions, a senator’s salary, and local quarry damage complaints.
Postmaster F E. R. Bartley announces the Greencastle post office will close all day Monday January 2 as a nationwide legal holiday for postal workers. No deliveries or window service will occur but mail will be received and dispatched on other holidays.
Charles Swan returned to the Princeton Indiana city jail after breaking out, then walking the streets until a friend advised him to surrender. He had been jailed on liquor violation for spiking ginger ale in a restaurant and chose to come back.
Mrs. Catherine Beveridge donates 50000 dollars to the American Historical Association for research in American history in memory of her husband Albert Beveridge. The gift will be kept as a separate fund, with hope of adding more from other sources to reach one hundred thousand dollars. The association plans to hold its next convention in Indianapolis from December 28 to 31.
Three jurors tentatively accepted by the state for the trial of Harry Hill of Streator Illinois for murdering his mother Eliza Hill and burying her in a shallow basement grave. The state indicated it would seek the death penalty. A 75 year old farmer was seated first. two more married farmers were to be cross questioned. Jury completion was not expected before New Year.
A large Hoosier Transportation Co bus rolled off the National Road near the Butler schoolhouse and nose-dived into a thirty-foot ditch. Occupants escaped via the muddy slope with no injuries reported though recovery is hindered by soft ground, steep banks, and the deep ditch. The wreck occurred about 5:30 p.m. Thursday, with the bus stranded in the ditch at daybreak.
The engagement of Miss Edrie Mildred Presler of Aurora to Donald C. Hazlett of Russellville was announced. Both expect to graduate from Illinois University in spring 1928 when the marriage will occur. Hazlett studied one semester at DePauw University.
United States Senator James E. Watson was summoned as a witness before the Marion County grand jury at 9 a.m. tomorrow as Indiana political corruption probes continue with a probable fourth Marion County grand jury joining the inquiry at the courthouse.
Police investigated the death of 29 year old vaudeville actress Mary Harrington found in her apartment. Officials could not yet determine if she was shot or beaten. The room showed a brutal struggle and missing jewels sparked robbery theories. Profanity not used.
Joliet Illinois Mayor George Sebring says the city is broke with $15,000 in cash remaining to meet this payroll and $250,000 in corporate obligations pending. He warns that by January 15, future options are unclear. In New York, Alice Rhinelander sues Leonard Rhinelander for separation citing cruelty and abandonment, seeking about $1,000 monthly alimony.
Eleven people are known dead and more than fifty missing as gales along the Japanese coast leave 50 ships aground or missing. Most disabled vessels are fishing boats or coastal steamers.
Police began a city wide search for Tessie Mittie a 16 year old telephone operator seized by four men who blackjacked her escort Lester Brady 18 and forced them into a taxi near Glendale New York authorities said Miss Mittie disappeared after being dragged from the street by the attackers who beat Brady during the abduction.
Maurice Bryan son of Alex Bryan of Marion township accidentally shot his left hand during a hunting trip. The shotgun blast spread pellets but the injury is not serious. He was taken to Dr. C B O'Brien for dressing and he attends Fillmore High school as a basketball team member.
Forecast calls for cloudy skies and a cold wave with sunrise at 7 07 and sunset at 4 29. Temperatures likely to stay chilly through the day with brisk morning wind.
Redlands California December 30. A broad manhunt in southern California and the Mexican border targets Robert Ed McClelland ex convict accused of kidnapping Evelyn Smith 11 from Oakland. Police link him to a Christmas day abduction and a choked robbery case involving Mrs Lawrence Fergus and $100 two diamond rings and two watches. Probation officer A Quayle travels from Oakland to Redlands to return the girl to her parents.
Both the Voncastle and Granada theaters announce New Year’s Eve programs Saturday night. Granada stars Virginia Valli in Ladies Must Dress with Wicks organ music. Voncastle features Patsy Ruth Miller in Once and Forever with additional specials. Shows run after the regular Saturday programs until midnight.
George Remus, once a leading bootlegging figure, was ruled criminally insane and ordered sent to Lima State Asylum. He had been found not guilty only on insanity grounds in connection with the murder of his wife on October 6.
A pioneer residence belonging to Ralph Biggs, five miles west of Brazil Indiana, was destroyed by fire today. The building, once a two room log structure erected by Wa Allen for Nathanial Allen over eighty years ago, had additions added later. Estimated loss is about $6,000.
Pioneer Ezra Meeker, famed for the Oregon Trail journey of 1852 and later air travel, today marked his 97th birthday anniversary while residing in a New York hospital. He has authored several books detailing his remarkable life.
The Putnam County Medical Society met at the Hospital at 6 oclock for dinner and a meeting on local medical issues. Dr Joseph Gillespie was elected president with Dr Cecil OBrien as secretary treasurer, and several physicians from Roachdale Cloverdale and Greencastle attended along with hospital board members.
The forecast calls for two days of zero weather in Indiana with a rapid temperature drop across Illinois and Iowa. Gov meteorologist J H Armington warns of rain turning to snow and possible sleet, while Great Lakes snow flurries and high winds affect Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Eighteen marriage licenses were issued in December by the Putnam County clerk, with most licenses issued last weekend before Christmas according to office records.
Mrs Mercile Heath Clift wed Philip Dryer yesterday in Marshall Illinois with Miss Louise Blue as a companion. Mrs Dryer confirmed the marriage but declined further comment. The couple reside with Mrs Mary Heath on South College Avenue.
County Council and County Commissioners meet Saturday in the Court House to allocate funds for budget deficiencies and authorize claims. The council aims to appropriate 1200 dollars for the County Health Nurse salary. Next Monday new county officers take office including Auditor Gill and Treasurer Lisby. Ora Day will replace Reese Buis as commissioner and attend the session.
Greencastle Country Club held a Thursday night dance at the club house east of town. The event was among the season’s most enjoyable, with Dec Noble and his orchestra providing the music.
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