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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
7
Residents and officials from Greencastle, Bainbridge, and surrounding towns appear in court actions and civic events. Affidavits for venue change, civil suits over notes and checks, and receivership cases are filed in Putnam Circuit Court. Local residents attend meetings, visits, and services, with officers and pastors listed among attendees.
Prof H B Gough announces a $25000 drive to remodel the Public Speaking Hall formerly Locust Street Methodist Church at DePauw University. The plan adds seating for 750, a modern stage workshop and store room. Subscriptions already total $1000 with $400 from Duzer Du and $200 from the class of 1926.
Motions to quash indictments against Ora J. Davis former state treasurer and Frank S. Owens president of the defunct American Trust Co were filed in Howard Circuit Court. Davis argues charges of collecting interest on state funds with the bank are not a public offense and are barred by facts. Owens contends grand jury lacked authority the facts do not constitute a crime and may be barred by the statute of limitations. No hearing date set.
Tay lor Van Sandt of Battle Creek Michigan was found guilty of indirect contempt of court for attempting to kidnap a deputy sheriff and take him toward Michigan to recover a bonded car. He was ordered confined for sixty days at the state farm.
The Universal Film production recreates three Paris streets and a barricade from the 1830s for Les Miserables arriving at the Voncastle Theatre. Six cameras film large crowd scenes as soldiers clash with rebels and actors portray Enjolras Gavroche and Marius amid collapsing furniture and flying debris.
Hog classes above 170 pounds rise up to 10 cents with bulk at 8.60 while other hogs hold steady. Cattle remain steady overall and lambs start strong with an early top near 15. The text then shifts to unrelated scenes about an actor playing Jean Valjean and a costly French stage production.
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