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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1931

Page

2

Indianapolis couple welcomes daughter Charlotte Ann Alsman

Mrs. Lloyd Alsman of Indianapolis reports the birth of a daughter, Charlotte Ann, on January 12. The child’s mother is formerly Irma Minnick of Greencastle. O'Hair the money order clerk at Greencastle post office was admitted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for observation. The Sunday school board and the official board of the Methodist church will meet this evening at the church and at Keystone chapel respectively.

Orah O'Hair Greencastle Methodist Hospital Indianapolis Charolette Ann Lloyd Alsman Alsman Irma Minnick The Methodist Church Keystone Chapel

Cantwell testifies Brothers not Lingle killer in Chicago

Robert E. Cantwell Sr of Leo V. Brothers defense testified he witnessed the June 9 killing of Alfred Jake Lingle and believes Brothers is innocent. He described the shooter as having a cauliflower right ear and said he saw the assailant flee after firing. Cantwell, previously not a witness, spoke after meeting with Brothers’ attorneys.

Chicago Robert E. Cantwell, Sr Leo V. Brothers Alfred Jake) Lingle Brothers St. Louis Cantwell Brother Tribune Michigan Boulevard Jake Lingle

Primitive courtship to modern wants ads idea

The text contrasts caveman courting by force with modern civilization restricting such methods and adopting wants ads as a humane alternative. It frames the evolution from brutish mating to a cost aware, restrained approach using classified ads to seek a partner.

County Corn Show Banquet Honors Local Leaders

Rex Hathaway and I McMullen posted yields of 92.2 and 88.7 respectively as Putnam County receives praise for its corn effort. Attending the banquet were Ed Lynch of King Morrison Foster Company and Simpson Stoner of First National Bank, sponsor of county corn work. event held December 12 in connection with the County Corn Show.

Rex Hathaway McMullen Putnam County Ed Lynch King Morrison Foster Company Simpson Stoner First National Bank

Permit Granted for Six Room House at 430 East Anderson Street

Continuations of the report recommendation to the water company followed a prior inspection, but no action was taken. A permit was issued to Arthur Perry to tear down the present building at 430 East Anderson Street and erect a six room dwelling for P. G. Evans. The regular claims were allowed.

East Anderson Street Arthur Perry P. G. Evans

Trial Set in Miss Draves Murder at Gary

Virgil Kirkland's murder trial for Arlene Draves’s death at a Gary liquor party was set for January 26 in Lake County. The case moved to Porter circuit court in Valparaiso after a venue change. five suspects face separate trials, all pleading not guilty. Kirkland reportedly confessed to participating first in the attack.

Gary Ind Virgil Kirkland Arlene Draves Martin Smith Lake Criminal Court Crown Point Oscar Thiel Kirkland Porter Circuit Court Valparaiso Miss Draves Paul Barton David Thompson Leon Stanford Henry Shirk Smith Wheb

For Rent Modern Two Room and Bath Apartment

For Rent strictly modern two room and bath apartment with kitchen dinette living room bed in door and gas stove. Inquire C J Arnold Herald office. Also for rent four room modern apartment with bath hardwood floors fireplace and gas stove with heat and water furnished at 632 East Seminary Street. Phone 65 Charles J Arnold. Also a good farm for rent from March first Addie Ruark Stilesville Ind. Also Male Help Wanted reliable party to handle Watkins Products in Greencastle Columbus Ohio address The J R Watkins Company 242-235 KE Nagh ten St.

Square University C. J. Arnold Herald Office East Seminary Street Charles J. Arnold Watkins Greencastle J. R. Watkins Company Naghten St Columbus Ohio Addie Ruark Stilesville, Ind

New Era Club Marks Thirtieth Anniversary Gathering

The New Era club celebrated 30 years Tuesday at Mrs Walter Crawford’s home with twelve former members recalling past meetings. Mrs E C Dicks narrated the club history, honoring founder Martha Little amid memories of departed members. A guest, twenty active members, and one guest attended with refreshments after. P F E Sisterhood set 7 30 pm today with Miss Wilhelmina Lank at 438 Anderson Street. Women Voters League meets Friday at 2 30 pm in the city library basement with Dr W W Carson speaking on The World Court.

New Era Club Walter Crawford E. C. Dicks Martha Little Indianapolis Miss Lank P. FE. O. Sisterhood Wilhelmina Lank Anderson Street Women Voters League League of Women Voters W. W. Carson DePauw University

Indianapolis Livestock Market Quiet After Sharp Hog Drop

In Indianapolis on January 14 hog receipts reached 8 000 head with cattle 1 800 calves 500 and sheep 1 300. Hog prices opened 10 cents lower with sales of 100 to 180 pounds at 8 40 and 180 to 280 pounds at 7 80 to 8 30 while heavier hogs and sows moved down to 6 25 to 7. Cattle showed strength with heavy steers around 11 75 and calves near 11 down. Sheep held steady with top lambs at 8 50.

Indianapolis Ind

Fire Deparment Battles Grass Creek Home Blaze

Greencastle firefighters were summoned to Mrs. Mary Heath's house at Seminary Street and College Avenue around 1 PM. Sparks from the chimney ignited the roof causing damage before the blaze was put out using the booster tank on the truck.

Greencastle Mary Heath Seminary Street College Avenue

County to Advertise Delinquent Property for Sale

County treasurer Gilbert Ogles announced that all property with delinquent taxes would be advertised for sale next Monday. He noted a large amount of property remains unpaid and emphasized the sale date.

Gilbert Ogles Ogles

Elmer Garrett Held in Jail Here Today

Elmer Garrett of Terre Haute arrested in Bainbridge by town marshal Obenchain on a charge of public intoxication is held in jail here today. He was brought from the north Putnam town by Sheriff Alva Bryan late Tuesday and is expected to be arraigned in the Putnam circuit court this afternoon.

Elmer Garrett Terre Haute Bainbridge Obenchain Putnam Alva Bryan

Merchants Present Petition to Stamp and Clouser

Lawrence Hammond and 0. Ww present a petition bearing many Greencastle merchants names to state representative Harry Stamp and State Senator Ira Clouser. The action signals local business interest urging legislative attention.

Greencastle Harry Stamp Ira Clouser Lawrence Hammond

Retailer group to meet over proposed state tax in Indianapolis

Hollowell and other attendees join a joint Indiana Retailer gathering at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis today to protest the proposed gross sales tax urged by the governor’s tax commission.

Posse Captures Three Robbers Near Veedersburg

A posse led by state policeman Frank Youngblood captured three alleged robbers in an abandoned house near Veedersburg Indiana. The suspects Harry Ramsey John King and William Wright were tracked through the snow after breaking into an oil station in Veedersburg the prior night.

Veedersburg Ind Frank Youngblood Harry Ramsey Terre Halle John King William Wright Indiana Reformatory

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