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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
2
A meeting of the Child Welfare committee is set for Monday at 4 p m at the city library. Several local officials and residents are listed among attendees and related activities noted in community notices.
Thoxine offers relief from coughing with the first swallow by addressing the internal cause rather than the irritation. It contains no chloroform or other harmful drugs and is advertised as safe for the whole family. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 sizes from Stevens Owl Friends and other drug stores.
Judge James P. Hughes appointed Georgia A. Brothers of near Roachdale as administrator of the estate of William W. Brothers. Improvements in the county commissioners room at the courthouse were completed, including a raised platform and a railing to the auditor's office, with the roof area to be opened to the public to reduce interference with officials.
Virgil Davis, fruit dealer of Vincennes, is jailed at Mt. Carmel following an alleged bank robbery at First National Bank in Allendale Illinois. About $7,000 in cash was recovered from under a car rear seat. A posse caught Davis within an hour and police report he confessed.
Governor Ed Jackson pardoned Shumaker on Oct 19, 1928 under state constitution and laws. Shumaker paid $250 in fines and costs and remains capable of seeking relief in court. The 15th Amendment guarantees equal protection and a writ of habeas corpus is proper for custody without due process or denial of equal protection.
Miss Mary Toma, DePauw ex ’23 of Bluffton, died of influenza Tuesday January 8. She was sister of William Toma ’20. Prof F C Tilden began a literary discussion series after a student petition, with talks open to all interested. The first meeting covered Benet Braley and Hausmann. The next program will be student arranged. Faculty townspeople and students attended.
Dr Amante Rongetti was found guilty of manslaughter in Chicago in a second trial for the murder of Loretta Enders unwed mother by illegal operation. He faces one to four ten years in prison after a 14 hour deliberation. the death penalty had been sought.
Dr. Thomas G. Green a Shelbyville physician for 35 years killed himself at home by inhaling and drinking an anesthetic. The 63 year old left a farewell note citing suffering from long illness and said he was going “to the great Physician and Savior.” He was born in Rush county, a Louisville medical graduate, also trained in dentistry, and an accomplished musician. Surviving are a brother Dr W F Green Cambridge City and two sisters Mrs Donard Schroeder Shelbyville and Mrs Isabelle Wilson Indianapolis.
Prof F C Tilden of DePauw will speak on the university radio program Sunday at 2 45 PM. The program features gongs by Dorothy Deamer of Rochester with solo Italian and Russian songs. Future programs include a piano recital by Prof Sheffield and a University choir performance.
The Bainbridge Home Economics Club meets at the high school to discuss a county contest and school faculty review. Local events include W C T U Prohibition program, W R C installation, Domestic Science Club, Beehive Rebekah Lodge, Priscilla Club postponement, Bee Pleasant Circle reunion lost, Society Editor improving, and Hi Lo Bridge Club hosting a husband dinner.
WANT ADS. FOR RENT Available about January six room and sleeping porch modern home. Strictly modern hardwood floors furnace electric lights gas garage Excellent location See C C Sayers Central Trust Co APARTMENTS three four room and bath apartments and one two room apartment the latter especially desirable for teachers or two women strictly modern with heat furnished and ideally located in best residence section of Greencastle These will be available about February 1 For particulars and reservations see S C Sayers Central Trust FOR SALE OR RENT A very desirable property 616 east Washington St A A Hauck RADIO SERVICE quick dependable service on all makes of radios 814 K or 457 X Kenneth Day HIGHLAND APARTMENTS restored thoroughly inspected ready February One apartment vacant Party leaving town Apartments practically new Asbestos roof 718 east Seminary street INFORMATION WANTED Wanted information regarding the whereabouts of Emer Jacobs who married John Hammond Kate Jacobs who married a man by the name of Roberts or Robinson and Mattie Jacobs who formerly lived near Greencastle Address J T Hamilton 104 Stevens avenue Irvine Estill Co Ky
In Rushville Indiana January a Lloyd Neteay 35 year old former cashier for the First National Bank of Milroy disappears after a bank merger. Deputy bank examiner Carlos Dawes says depositors are safe and any shortage would be covered by Nelsons $25 900 surety bond. Nelson last seen Monday in Bushville after leaving Milroy home and resigning after the merger.
Hattie G Hultz, 65, dies at home northeast of Bainbridge after four years of illness. Born July 10, 1863 in Itwel Indiana, daughter of Hamilton and Sanh Gleason. Survived by husband Oliver B Hultz, daughter Agnes Nedford, Ralph W. at home, sister Alice Gleason Huntingburg. Funeral Saturday at Carpentersville M E Church with burial in Bainbridge Cemetery.
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