18 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1918
Page
1
William Smith arraigned in the mayor's court on two charges after a Sunday night encounter in the south part of town. Mrs. Alice McGinnis, mother of the injured woman, is in serious condition.
William Smith, about 350 years old, jailed in default of $1000 bond after an incident on Berry street near 8:30 p m Sunday. He allegedly beat his stepfather James McGinnis with stove wood and kicked his mother Alice McGinnis, injuring both. Smith was arraigned for drunkenness and assault and battery, convicted on drunkenness, then bound over to higher court. Injuries to the elderly pair are severe and recovery doubtful. He demanded custody of his 2 year old child. when refused he allegedly acted violently. Neighbors warned officers away, but Marshal O'Hair entered and restrained Smith. A whisky bottle was found on him. Pending injuries outcome. Attny C C Gillen led the preliminary hearing.
In Indianapolis on February 17 the federal jury investigating the poll fraud case involving Joseph E. Bell and other Indianapolis men was discharged by Judge Geiger after failing to agree on a conspiracy to corrupt the 1914 general election. The possibility of retrial is unsettled, with DA L. Ert Slack unsure of next steps. After twenty two hours the jurors stood six to six on the conspiracy question.
Samuel Gibson, killed in an elevator accident in Terre Haute last Friday, will be laid to rest Tuesday morning at 10:30 at the home of Ott Gibson on Bloomington Street. Rev. A. M. Hootman will conduct the services. Burial follows at Forest Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers include James L. Hamilton Fay Hamilton Dr. Claude Hamilton Elmer Smith Harry Moore and Millard Bowen.
The case of the state against Leslie Jack Ellis for robbing the A. Cook drug store was continued in circuit court this morning. A new trial date was not set, awaiting further prosecution investigation.
Miss Lela Walls, busy with supervising the Senior class, coaches the Miss Madame Prinston's Beauty Shop and a minstrel show for the high school carnival. Sophomores also coached by Miss Walls and Mr Royse. Glenn, Gene Hamilton absent due to illness. Sophomore Helen Tucker also sick. Proceeds from De Pauw University concert directed by Miss Catherine Allison to be announced tomorrow. about 300 attended.
Depauw and Wabash track squads prepare for a heavyweight clash in Crawfordsville on February 22. Local athletes sharpen tests in previews and vie for top spots.
DePauw track men under Coach Fisher train daily for an indoor meet with Wabash at Crawfordsville on Feb 22. New members Bastian Isenbarger and Rowe heighten relay chances, Proud aims to repeat Purdue two mile, Capt Jones back from injury to boost hur dles and sprints, and Stold Cline Sheptaugh Denton Guilds Canady Hutchison slated to travel for a strong showing against Wabash. The basketball squad rests before Feb 28 Rose Poly clash with Purdue and Earlham remaining on the 1918 schedule.
Evangelist Elliott arrived twelve hours late after a wreck slowed his train from Denver to Kansas City. He preached morning at 10 45 and evening at 7 15 in Greencastle to receptive crowds. He spoke on The Ability of Christ from Hebrews 7 25, illustrating man’s limits against Jesus’s power and recounting a converted ex-convict once sought prayer in Los Angeles. Prayer meeting follows daily at 2 30.
Bowman gymnasium hosts the second annual exhibition on April 2 showcasing enhanced physical training for all DePauw men. Mr Fisher and Miss Steese co oversee departments and aim to make the event bigger than last year with broader scope and collaborative effort.
The Greencastle high school basketball team will play two home games this week. On Wednesday Feb 20 Cloverdale visits, and Friday Feb 22 Amo comes to town. A final home game against Garfield of Terre Haute will be held next Wednesday.
Morris scores eleven field goals to lead Bainbridge high over Litton 42 to 21 in a district tournament game at Bainbridge high gym. York and Michael pace the Bainbridge forwards, Moffett captains the visitors, with Groover and Ratliff notable for Litton. Referee Stewart oversees a fast forty minute contest.
Saturday's market for the French Relief Fund raised 36.21. The appeal drew strong local support to aid orphans, funding garments and shipping costs. Four boxes weighing about 200 pounds each, totaling about 1,000 garments, have been dispatched. A second market will occur the Saturday before Easter to continue contributions for this effort.
A pamphlet-style declaration frames World War I as a conflict between might and right. It asserts America and its allies will triumph and calls for steadfast faith and righteous action in the war effort. The message presents a stark moral framing of the conflict and names DePauw and De Clares in connection with the Christian war rhetoric.
DePauw University unveiled a large service flag honoring 402 former students serving abroad, with one gold star for a DePauw man killed so far. President George Richmond Grose led the dedicatory address linking Jesus sword imagery to moral purpose in war. William Tway presented the flag as Howard Barnum led music and prayers, with the flag hanging in Meharry Hall beside American and French banners. relatives of soldiers attended. Names of DePauw men in national service are listed in the article continuation.
Local board continued examinations of men eligible for the army draft on Monday morning. It is not expected that Class 1 examinations will be finished before mid next week. Additional men passed for general service include Oscar Grant, William P. Hibbs, Dwight Turney, Harry C. Moran, Oval Sandy, and many others.
Washington February 18 Viscount Kikujiso Ishi has been appointed ambassador for Japan to the United States and will soon reach Washington He succeeds Ambassador Sato who moves to the unassigned roll of diplomatic representatives in Tokyo.
An audience at Locust street church filled seats to honor Putnam County men registered for military service. Rev. Victor Raphael preached a patriotic sermon urging duty against a corrupt monarch and praising America and its allies. Harry Maxwell led singing as applause greeted the new Presbyterian pastor at the sermon’s end.
Nettie Grace Johnson and Ernest C. O'Hair, both of Putnam County, secured a marriage license.
The Food Administration states that France Italy and Belgium cannot raise much sugar because their men are fighting and Great Britain cannot buy sugar where she used to.
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