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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1928
Page
1
Charles J. Arnold riffs on Sunday firsts last wins the 25 year cycle, compares porch thermometers to feeling, and recounts local quirks. He jokes about Lindy’s success, a Greencastle homecoming, Andy Durham for State Senator, and a dog ruling the house amid winter, with playful digs at drunken classifications.
In Alexandria Indiana Mrs. Howard Crandall posted a newspaper ad offering a reward for her missing dog. The next day the dog returned alone and the paper claims the dog read the ad and is thus entitled to the reward.
Harold D. Doc Brown, a former local barber from Jamestown, faces a bigamy charge in Putnam Circuit Court. He allegedly married Sallie Blanche Frye on December 5, 1925 and Mary Leon Johnson on October 3, 1927 while the first marriage remained unresolved. State witnesses include Sallie Blanche Brown, Robert W. Newgent, and Martin W. Fox.
Coroner jury finds Mrs. Amelia Appleby died of exposure after being dumped in a ditch in a sack by an unknown person. Evidence includes a broken nose and bruises. autopsy notes canvas encasement and transport from an automobile. Dr. Charles M. McMillan questioned but refused to testify. Authorities probe the case as Will G. Noble describes injuries.
Indianapolis January 4 State banking commissioner Luther F Symons issued a call for a report on the condition of all state banks as of the close of business December 31.
William Edward Hickman, jailed for the Marion Parker kidnapping and murder, pleads not guilty by reason of insanity. He whistles a tune in his steel cage as a revived, less pallid appearance contrasts with yesterday's court showing.
Miss Carol Shoultz County Health nurse advocates that Greencastle High School graduates this spring meet full dental correction before receiving diplomas. The plan, supported by the School Board, would apply to the 1928 class and possibly extend to county schools. A dental clinic to examine children is also planned this spring at the courthouse.
The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for a report on the condition of national banks as of December 31. The national banking system is to provide data detailing assets, liabilities, and overall health for the reporting period.
Handwriting experts hired by William Randolph Hearst told the senate investigating committee that the Mexican documents recently printed in Hearst papers are spurious. In Costa Rica plans were made for a huge Lindbergh reception with free railroad passage promised to inland residents to reach the landing field.
Mexico announces a non-stop Mexico City to Washington flight as reciprocation for Lindbergh's visit. Captain Emilio Carranza will pilot the plane funded by public subscription with War Minister Amaro donating 100 pesos. The second item notes 1927 public debt reduced by 1,038,312,000 to 18,096,000,000 with a 1919 peak decrease and annual interest savings of 242,000,000.
In Battle Creek Michigan on January 4 1932 Henry Ford endorsed Herbert Hoover as his choice for president. Ford praised Hoover as a capable worker an expert engineer and a young man whose qualifications he respects.
Roachdale Indiana January 4 a fire destroyed the laundry and residence of James Birch on Railroad street. Birch lit the fire in the laundry to start work and left to eat breakfast. The fire alarm was delayed by a frozen engine and by the time help arrived the buildings were lost. Little insurance covered the loss with baskets of clothes and electrical washing equipment destroyed.
Los Angeles January 4 Raymond Griffith film comedian and Bertha Mann actress will wed in Los Angeles Sunday according to reports.
Putnam County issued 193 marriage licenses in 1927 and 42 divorces were granted. The figures show roughly one divorce for every four marriages recorded that year.
Indiana politics heats up with talks of a successor to Republican State Chairman Clyde Walb as Wat son plans a return to participate in the party’s leadership. Vermillion County hosts Walter Myers for US Senate bid with anti corruption and anti Klan planks. Indianapolis Mayor Slack builds a city employee Democratic machine amid police and fire department shake ups.
Brazil Indiana January 4 1940 Joseph Adams died at 88 after 60 years bedridden yet he ran a 200 acre farm. Stricken at 26 by a peculiar malady he spent lifetime in bed and directed his affairs from his bedside.
President Coolidge sent nominations to the Senate naming John Moore in Battle Ground Indiana Job C Burnworth in Columbia City Erasmus Bartley in Greencastle Indiana Richard McKie in Hammond Indiana Ralph Montfort in Hartford City Indiana Almeio Lochard in North Madison Indiana Fred Tibbetts in Columbus Ohio The request also urges reappointment of E Rupert Bartley for another four year term starting in March and Sam Rateliff of Bainbridge. Bartley is praised for four years of service and community support anticipates approval.
The Delco-Light sales convention for this region will be held January 4 and 5 in Dayton Ohio. R O Scobee local dealer will represent the city and new selling plans for 1928 will be announced along with a club group to promote proven methods. The convention will feature the Delco-Light automatic and battery lighting plant and possible additions to the water systems line. The all day session will end with a banquet where H W Arnold J G Huber C C Whistler and other company officials will speak.
Verde Marvel of north Madison street seeks a divorce from Darrell Marvel of Terre Haute in Putnam Circuit court alleging coercion into marriage in February 1927 to avoid bastardy charges and that he has not paid $40 total support. She requests infant custody and maintenance for herself and child. James and Allee are attorneys.
Governor Ed Jackson named Thomas Garvin to Municipal Court No 2 to succeed the late Judge Fred McCallister who died by his own hand last week. C R Cameron was appointed to fill Garvin's unexpired term on the Superior Court bench.
Forecast calls for fair skies and warmer temperatures. Sunrise at 7 07, sunset at 4 33. Highs warm and pleasant with light winds. No precipitation expected.
Assistant Secretary of War Hanford MacNider resigns to return to private business. President Coolidge accepts the resignation effective January 12. Charles Burton Robbins of Iowa is appointed to MacNider’s post.
Republican insurgents and Democrat allies press for immediate Marine withdrawal from Nicaragua amid calls of imperialist policy. debate follows killings and reinforcement orders as Congress weighs risks to Latin American opinion and U S prestige.
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