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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1928

Page

3

Brief News of the Week in Greencastle and Nearby

State detective Thomas Sweeney visited Greencastle on Friday while Harry McCabe traveled to Whitting Indiana on business. The Atlas Securities Company sued Mary Atkinson and Citizens National Bank of Brazil in Putnam Circuit Court over a check. Births, moves, hospitalizations, and several court actions are noted including restraining orders in a divorce case and a $116 verdict in a note dispute. A penal farm escape case sentenced Taylor Holliday, and a divorce with alimony was awarded in the Wheeler case.

Atlas Securities Company Putnam Circuit Mary Atkinson Citizens National Bank of Brazil Clay Circuit Court First National Bank Wiliam Gentry James P. Hughes William Jer Danville Josephine Wheeler Putnam Ricks County James Hughes Wheeler Hughes

Elder Athey conducts funeral in Clay County for Preston Coltharp

Elder Lawrence H. Athey led funeral services at Wesley Chapel in Clay County Saturday for Preston Coltharp age 86 formerly of Cloverdale township who died Thursday at his son Lee’s home in Vigo County. Four sons and three daughters survive.

Lawrence H. Athey Clay County Wesley Chapel Preston Coltharp Cloverdale Township Lee Vigo County

Mary P. Carr, 71, Dies in Lansing Kansas

Lawrence H. Athey reports the death of his sister Mrs. Mary P. Carr at her Lansing home. A longtime Washington township native, she had been an invalid for four years. She was married to George Carr, formerly of Putnam County. Survived by husband four brothers Lawrence Athey Henry Athey Clay County Robert Terre Haute Douglas California and one sister Flora Lohman Lansing.

Lawrence H. Athey Mary P. Carr Lansing Kansas Carr Washington Township George Carr Putnam County Lawrence Athey Henry Athey Clay County Robert Terre Haute Douglas California Flora Lohman

Greencastle Elks Incorporation in Indiana

Miss Anna Olmstead visits Indianapolis Saturday while Greencastle Lodge No. 1077 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States files articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. The organization has no capital stock and aims to own and control all property held in trust or otherwise. incorporators listed include Robert H. Newgent James Hardy Edward Caldwell Roy Abrams and Donald Murnane.

Greencastle Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America, Inc Greencastle Lodge Robert H. Newgent James Hardy Edward Be, Caldwell Roy Abrams Donald Murnane

Perkins suit seeks $1,750 on notes in Putnam Circuit

Fannie A. Perkins filed a suit in Putnam Circuit Court on Saturday seeking $750 on one note and $1,000 on another against defendant William Oscar Perkins. Attorneys Hays and Murphy represent the plaintiff. Also noted: Taylor Holliday, 20, a penal farm escapee, was sent to the State Reformatory for a one to five year sentence. Mr and Mrs Paul Hardy visiting their son James Hardy and Mrs Hardy on Chestnut street plan to return to Albion NL on Tuesday.

Taylor Holliday Ofichmond Indiana State Reformatory James P. Hughes Holliday Pendleton Fannie A. Perkins Putnam William Oscar Perkins Hays & Murphy State Reformatory Edward Eitelforge Paul Hardy James Hardy Mrs. Hardy Chestnut Street Albion, NL

Sims Name a Son. Bloomington Woman Ill

Mr and Mrs George Sims of Green Castle Route seven welcomed a son born Sunday. Mrs Ben King of Bloomington Street remains confined at home due to influenza illness.

George Sims Greencastle R. 7 Ben King Bloomington Street

Priest Couple Visits Terre Haute and Indy Event

Mr and Mrs William Priest of near Brick Chapel spent Sunday in Terre Haute visiting the Indiana Theatre Mrs Priest formerly Hazel Bunten of Fillmore and married December 24 in Marshall Ill Mr Priest works as a mechanic at the Franklin Street Garage A small fire in a closed car outside the Herald Office caused minor damages and prompted fire department response Dr W H McLean DePauw official spoke at the Broadway Methodist Church Indianapolis on Sunday morning Mr and Mrs Bence Daggy and children visited Mr Daggy's parents in Manhattan Sunday

William Priest Brick Chapel Terre Haute Indiana Theatre Priest Marshall, Ill Hazel Bunten Fillmore Franklin Street W. H. McLean DePauw University Broadway Broadway Methodist Episcopal Church Indianapolis McLean

Local brief items and a divorce order noted

Business visitor R P Mullins spent Monday in Indianapolis while Donald ORear visited Terre Haute Sunday. Miss Mary Case in County Hospital reportedly improved. Miss Ann Cannon returned to Gary to teach music after visiting relatives Mr and Mrs W D James and John H James were in Indianapolis Monday. Verde Marvel divorce case orders Darrell Marvel to pay 6 dollars weekly for wife and child starting January 9 1928 pending action.

Ann Cannon Gary W. D. James John John H. James Indianapolis Verde Marvel Darrell Marvel

Simpson Stoner Leaves for Florida Trip

Simpson Stoner departed Sunday for Chicago and then will travel to Florida to spend several weeks. He has been in ill health for over a year but is greatly improved and seeks mild weather away from spring conditions in his area.

Simpson Stoner Chicago Florida Mr. Stoner

Local residents seek medical care and family visits in Putnam County

Mrs. Carrie Clodfelter of Morton Mrs. Dama Fultz of Reelsville and Mrs. George Wilder of Greencastle entered Putnam County Hospital for medical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vestal and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Call at Putnamville.

Carrie Clodfelter Morton Dama Fultz Reelsville George Wilder Greencastle Putnam County Hospital Clarence Vestal Lee Wood Mrs Albert Call Putnamville

Moore & Cook Shoe men attend National Shoe convention in Chicago

A divorce action in Putnam Circuit Court refiled by attorney Theodore Crawley for plaintiff Elizabeth Crawley against Kenneth Crawley cites cruel and inhumane treatment. The couple married April 16 1927 and separated December 25. Elizabeth Crawley formerly resided in Columbus and since marriage lived in Greencastle township.

Elizabeth Crawley Kenneth Crawley Putnam Circuit Theodore Crawley Columbus Greencastle Township

Damages Sought in Creek Overflow Suits Across Rail Line

Damage suits of Eugenia Pearl Williamson Frank Donner and Frank Donner and others against the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railway Co. have been sent from the Putnam Circuit court to Montgomery County on changes of venue. Plaintiffs seek damages for overflow of a creek on farm land caused by alleged obstruction of a stream by the railway right of way.

Eugenia Pearl Williamson Frank Donner Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railway Co Montgomery County Putnam Circuit Court

Bank official attends Indianapolis protective bodies meeting

A G Brown of First National Bank and vice president of the Indiana Bankers Association Protective Department attended a meeting of bank and protective association representatives at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis Monday. Charles G Sanders filed suit in Putnam Circuit for $2,250 to enforce a note and void a deed against McGuire Maguire Clodfelter. J C Ralston and Blessing Stevenson act as attorneys. Suit moved from Hendricks County. Also reporting: Robert Johns of Atlantic Highlands NJ and Mrs T P Woodson of Indianapolis visited their mother Mrs J P D John.

A. G. Brown First National Bank Indiana Banker’s Association Claypool Hotel Indianapolis Charles G. Sanders Charles G. Sanders Co Putnam Circuit David S. McGuire Lurena C. Maguire John H. McGuire Eliza E. Clodfelter J.C. Ralston Blessing & Stevenson Hendricks County Robert Charles Johns Atlantic Highlands New Jersey T. P. Woodson J. P. D. John

Local Notes On Residents And Court Sentences

Mrs. Gertrude Cox returns from Evansville. A. P. Burnsides bed confined with bronchitis. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hartness move to 720 East Washington Street. Hartness works at Indiana Portland Cement. Charles Paris of Cloverdale jailed four weeks for liquor sale. sentence to Penal Farm to begin Tuesday if fine unpaid. failure means Putnamville. Ross Paris of Bowling Green linked to case released after paying fine. Dr. Albert Eitelforge and family from Indianapolis visited west Seminary Street. Firemen respond to smoking furnace at 518 East Washington Street with no damage.

Marvin Hartness Bloomington Street Orah O’hair East Washington Street Hartness Indiana Portland Cement Plant Charles Paris Cloverdale Putnamville Institution Ross Paris Bowling Green Charles J. Moore

Trial of William Morgan Delayed in City Court

Trial of William Morgan on a liquor sale charge was indefinitely continued by Mayor Charles McGaughey. Morgan had been tried in circuit court last week for liquor possession, but the jury failed to reach a verdict. Prosecutor Clifford Dickerson was undecided on future moves Tuesday.

William Morgan Charles McGaughey Morgan Clifford Dickerson

Local Couple Welcomes Daughter Born Wednesday Morning

Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stone of the south side are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday morning. The brief note records a new arrival in the community with no additional details provided.

Harvey Stone

Clayton Cash and Family Improve After Illness

Clayton Cash and his family of Marion township have been ill with influenza but are improving.

Clayton Cash Marion Township

Courtneys Nurse Spends Tuesday at Home in Brazil

Miss Estelle Courtney of the County Hospital spent Tuesday at her residence in Brazil. EF. R. Hamrick, former Greencastle township trustee now in Alhambra California, reports great satisfaction with California and sent mid winter editions of the Los Angeles Times to John C. Vermillion and Paul Albin. Orville ONeal County Surveyor visited Cloverdale Tuesday.

Estelle Courtney Brazil EF. R. Hamrick Greencastle Township Alhambra Cal Hamrick Los Angeles Times California the Times John C. Vermillion Paul Albin

Mrs Henry Prevo and Miss Ade Aid Thomas in Indianapolis

Mrs Henry Prevo and Miss Ade assisted Thomas during a Tuesday in Indianapolis. The outing appears casual with no stated event or outcome.

Henry Prevo Adeaide Thomas Indianapolis

Indianapolis business trip cited for Fred V Thomas

Indiana traffic toll for 1927 shows 3 900 injured and 135 killed on US 50 roads. Victims include seven age four or younger and nineteen aged between five and fourteen. Automobile damage totaled 4645 with 1450 pedestrians struck and 1951 injuries from auto crashes. Fifty two deaths resulted from train collisions. In other items two high school debate teams will argue Philippine independence.

Indiana Frederick E. Shortemeier United States Philippines

DePauw University Students Register January 30

Upperclassmen from other schools and freshmen will register Monday January 30. Recitations start Tuesday. Students on campus are meeting with advisors this week to sign up.

DePauw University

Hunting trip and funeral attendance noted

Henry Prevo departed Sunday for a week long hunting trip in Montgomery Alabama. Marion Woody of Cincinnati Ohio joined him. Woody formerly resided in Greencastle. A G Brown attended Walter W Bonner's funeral in Greensburg. Bonner was a former president of the Indiana Bankers Association.

Henry Prevo Montgomery Alabama Marion Woody Cincinnati Ohio Mr. Woody Greencastle A. G. Brown Greensburg Walter W. Bonner Bonner Indiana Bankers Association

Townsman Lockwood Visits Wellsley Parents

Lockwood Town of Wellsley, Mass., is visiting his parents, Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Town.

Lockwood Town Wellsley, Mass Mrs. S. B. Town

Indiana Bankers Association Mid Winter Meeting

The Indiana Bankers Association holds its mid winter meeting in Indianapolis on Thursday. A banquet is planned Thursday night in the Riley Room at the Claypool Hotel with several local bank representatives attending.

Indiana Bankers Association Indianapolis Riley Claypool Hotel

Traction Firm Dismantling Temporary South Indiana Track

The T H F Traction Company begins removing the temporary track on south Indiana street after paving of the main line. Several notices appear in local filings, including divorce attorney fees against Kenneth Crawley and a filed note suit by Charles Partlowe Company against Marie Zaharakos for 500 dollars plus costs. Mrs. Chester Elliott returns to Detroit, and Mrs. Hammond remains critically ill, with nursing efforts continuing in Putnam County.

Indiana Street Kenneth Crawley Putnam Circuit Court Elizabeth Crawley Crawley Charles Partlowe Putnam Marie Zaharakos James Alice Plainiig Isaac Hammond

Local coal dealer improves after hospital operation

A. D. Chew, a coal dealer, underwent surgery at the County Hospital Monday and is reported improved. Mrs. Myrtle Corder of Greencastle Route 5 entered Putnam County Hospital on Tuesday for medical treatment.

A. D. Chew Myrtle Corder Greencastle Putnam County Hospital

Revival in Clinton Falls Sees Progress Amid Influenza Reports

The Clinton Falls revival meeting led by Rev. McCaslin progresses as influenza spreads locally. Social notes mention Mrs. Cora Cunningham and two sons visiting relatives near Portland Mills and visits by the Hall and Bettis families. Elbert Bettis bought a new Chevrolet automobile.

McCaslin Cora Cunningham Near Portland Mills Joe Staggs Roe Hall Brazil Edward Bettis G. C. Ramey Indianapolis C. E. Goddard Elbert Bettis

Local Social Visits Across Several Families

Ott Barker spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Nervin Barker. Mina Ramsey was Friday guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Barker. Leonard Alexander of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Clark Wilson. Clyde Wilson of Bridgeton spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Alice Wilson. Clark Wilson visited Will Baker and Indianapolis guested Mrs Alice Wilson. Charles Rowe butchered hogs on Thursday. Orville Johnston's Seattle mother is visiting. Arthur Barker and wife saw the latter's Bainbridge parents Sunday night. Howard Cramer called on Lester Wilson Saturday. Wolfenbarger, visiting his daughter Mrs John Malicoat, returned to New Mexico Wednesday.

Ott Barker Nervin Barker Mina Ramsey Henry Barker Leonard Alexander Indianapolis Clark Wilson Clyde Wilson Bridgeton Alice Wilson Will Baker Charles Rowe

Local People and Happenings in Madison Center Area

Sunday visits at Samuel Dickey home. Andrew Dickey joins Dickey family. Paul Thomas hauls logs on Ella Gardner property to Carey Dillinger mill site. Harold Anderson contracted work at Gosport. Herndon Irwin stays with father Robert Irwin. Lottie Dickey assists in Anderson home during absence. Jess Ellis loses cow. vet cites indigestion. Aus Wells cuts beech timber for Carey Dillinger on Ella Gardner place. Maurice Payne and wife visit mother near Ladoga. Andrew Johnson acts as special juror at circuit court. Mrs. Robert Irwin reports first brood of 15 eggs hatched to 15 chicks. Paul Thomas and Cary Payne haul wood to Ella Gardner last Monday. Birth: Harold Anderson and spouse welcome a son. Maurice Payne and wife rent Greencastle property for future home. Payne secures cement plant job. Friends of Eva Nicoson, once local, mourn her heart disease attack in Brazil. Ester Head of Indianapolis buys an automobile and will weekly visit parents Harley and family.

Faston Dickey Andrew Samuel Dickey Paul Thomas Ella Gardner Carey Dillinger Harold Anderson Gosport Herndon Irwin Robert Irwin Lottie Dickey Jess Ellis Aus Wells Maurice Payne Ladoga Andrew Johnson Circuit Court Cary Payne Greencastle Payne Eva Nicoson Brazil

Brick Chapel Social Notes Across the Week

Mrs John Lewis visited Mrs Reeves and family to care for Mrs Reeves who is ill. Jesse Minnick family hosted Curtis Minnick and kin. Clifton Priest and Wayne visited the Ellises on East Franklin Green castle with Martha Ferrand listed as similar. Zella Minnick stayed with Locust Grove grandparents. Forest O Hair family joined Earl Scobee kin. Arthur Hanneman stayed with sister in Terre Haute. Freda Hall stayed with Frances Burdett in Locust.

John Lewis Jim Reeves Mrs. Reeves Jesse Minnick Curtis Minnick Clifton Priest Wayne Mrs Ellis East Franklin Street Greencastle Martha Ferrand Zella Minnick Locust Grove Forest O'Hair Earl Scobee Arthur Hanneman Terre Haute Freda Hall Frances Burdett

Revival services at Union Valley Church led by Rev. Goldman

A series of revival services are being held at Union Valley Church under Rev. Goldman. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Allee visited W. B. Allee and family in Greencastle Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hill have gone to Indianapolis for an indefinite stay.

Union Valley Church Rev. Goldman R. P. Allee W. B. Allee Greencastle W. B. Hill Indianapolis

Sunday Visitors From Pruitt and Curtis Families

Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pruitt and their son and Mrs. Estil Curtis were Sunday visitors of T. J. McCammack and family.

Edgar Pruitt Estil Curtis T. J. McCammack

Social Roundup in Palestine Residents Visit and Guests

Mr and Mrs Clifford Shinn hosted Will Arnold Sunday evening. Indianapolis visitors including Mr and Mrs Will Evans Mr and Mrs Dwight Allen called on James Hylton. More Indianapolis guests visited M E Smith and Fred Rogers family. Others from Indianapolis stopped by Baker and Smith households. Harold Baker drilled at Ladoga.

Clifford Shinn Will Arnold Will Evans Dwight Allen Indianapolis James, Hylton Waldo Michel Glen Smith M. E. Smith Leonard Alexander Fred Rogers Cecil Knauer Charlie Baker Dessie Solomon James Hylton Junior Smith M. FE. Smith Henry Osborn Hazelwood Harold Baker Ladoga Glen Shinn Maggie Rogers Jess Hodson Coatesville Baker Girls Nellie Baker Fillmore

Morton News Social Roundup Ties Local Families

Mrs. Jessie Newgent of Greencastle visited sister Mrs. Russell O Haver while Eva Fern Call of Greencastle joined Mr and Mrs Thomas Roach for Sunday in Morton. Many Clodfelters from Roachdale Clinton Falls Portland Mills and others gathered with Carrie Clodfelter at the hospital in Greencastle.

Jessie Newgent Greencastle Russell O'Haver Lizzie Bament Ed Maddox Helen Maddox Wayne Bettis Indianapolis Morton Ira Butcher Eva Fern Call Thomas Roach Lonnie Frank Cora Carrington Kathleen Clodfelter Everett Gootch Bainbridge Virgil Gootch Glen Clodfelter Roachdale Ray Clodfelter Clinton Falls Ralph Clodfelter Portland Mills Carrie Clodfelter Howard Farrow Crawfordsville

Community News From Noblesville Area

North Floyd and Mrs. Dwight Allen of Indiana polis spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. James Hylton. The Solomons visited William Arnold. Mrs. Solomon and Mrs. Arnold were in Danville on business. Several families, including Rogers, Solomon, and Hylton, helped butcher hogs at M. E. Smith’s and visited Cliford Shinn’s. Mrs. Lloyd Daws is sick.

Will Evans Dwight Allen Indianapolis James Hylton Thomas Solomon William Arnold Danville Fred Rogers M. E. Smith's Glen Shinn Cliford Shinn’s Frank Miller Clifford Shinn Tatum Bainbridge Lloyd Daws

DePauw Edges Wabash In OT For 28 27 Victory

In Crawfordsville Indiana Jan 10 DePauw Tigers beat the Wabash Little Giants 28 to 27 on a last second field goal in overtime. The rivalry ran hot with ties in both halves and a close contested game throughout.

Crawfordsville Ind Costello DePauw Tigers Pete Vaughan Wabash Little Giants Wabash Tiger DePauw Wapane

Wabash and DePauw Battle to Overtime Tie in Close Varsity Clash

In a tight game Messersmith led DePauw with nine points while Thornburg scored for Wabash late in regulation. DePauw held the edge in overtime after Moritz foul tipped, but Groves of Wabash and Mesersmith traded shots as the clock ended with a 26 all tie.

Messersmith Moritz DePauwi Thornburg Costello

Candidate at Madison to Run on Wet Ticket

Samuel B. Wells Scott County editor and former Madison resident enters Indiana Democratic gubernatorial race advocating Jeffersonian decentralization and smaller political units He supports repealing the Wright bone dry law and allowing liquor sales by druggists with physician prescriptions Wells is believed to be the first Indiana candidate to run on a straight wet ticket.

Madison Ind INS Indiana Samuel B. Wells Scott County Wells

Funeral for William Danberry Set for Thursday

William Danberry life long resident of Reelsville died Tuesday at his home after years of ill health. Born September 2 1840 in Marstown Ohio he served in the Civil War and helped organize local veterans groups. He leaves two brothers George and Charles and several nieces and nephews. The funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Reelsville Methodist Church will be conducted by Rev V L Raphael with burial in Reelsville Cemetery. The local Camp of Sons of Veterans will assist.

William Wanberry Reelsville Danberry Marstown Ohio Organization of Veterans Washington Township George Debuque Charles Atlanta Reelsville Methodist Church V. L. Raphael Sons of Veterans

LaPorte Boy Crowned Indiana Potato Champ

Lyle Caldwell a 17 year old from near La Porte won Indiana potato growing honors at Purdue University state show. Judge F C Gaylord named his peck best among nearly 500 entries. Caldwell also won Albert Miller special class. He yielded 372 bushels per acre with Rural certified seed, earning a gold watch and a $100 silver trophy from the Michigan Potato Growers Association.

Lafayette Lyle Caldwell Ray Caldwell Laporte Indiana Purdue University F. C. Gaylord Lyle Michigan Potato Growers’ Association Young Caldwell

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Thomas Sweeney Harry McCabe Whitting Robert Thomas Barnaby’s Mill Frank Bittles East Seminary Street Little Rock Ark W. T. Sitlington J. ?. Naylor North Madison Street Mrs. C. F. Reeves Frank Thomas W. M. McGaughey Archer Weller May E. Compton Richard V. Compton Mary Case Beck Sales Co W. M. O’brien Ina Moore Mooresville M. D. Ricketts Donald Los Angeles Np Products Walter Gibbs Inbridge Carol Shoultz Irene Lawrence Curtis Lawrence Florence Crittendone Anna Olmstead Herald Office R. P. Mullins Donald O’rear Paul Cook Harry Moore Moore & Cook Shoe Store Gertrude Cox Evansville Mrs. Cox Phi Delta Theta House A. P. Burnsides Albert Eitelforge Harrison and Paul Charles Eitelforge West Seminary Street Orville O'Neal Fred V. Thomas O. V. Miller Charles A. Marshall Chester Elliott Detroit Gail Turner Putnam County Tuberculosis Society Wabash Valley Electric McCurry South Jackson Madison Center Ester Head Hag Harley Head Belle Union News Palestine Morton News North Floyd Te Crawley Mountz Pteeve G Marshall Loveless Troves Rhewses F Harbeson William Danberry Laporte Boy F. O. Overstreet R. J. Overstreet Bence Building Vine Street Greencastle, Indiana W. W. Tucker C. C. Tucker Physicians and Surgeons Office Washington and Walnut Streets
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