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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1930
Page
1
Jimmy Harris notes great hip boot weather as I M Thirsty overdoses on pre war liquor last night. Doctors have worked continually but cannot wake him. Charles J. Arnold reports the incident in the News Flash.
A city council meeting last night addressed smallpox care costs, street improvements, gas pumps, and pool hall taxation. The council cut a $101 claim for Mrs. Ruth Lady’s care to $50.50, approved extending Spring avenue to Melrose, and requested a written pool hall tax petition after noting high taxes.
Grand jury in Putnam County paused after Judge James P. Hughes swore in members when Claude Bailey of Greencastle township, later found unqualified, was revealed as Bascom O Hairs brother in law. James Taber was drawn as a new juror and qualified. Investigations include Bascom O Hairs burned farm home and theft from a wrecked alcohol car near Bainbridge.
Clarence Dean Ebert infant son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Ebert of North Salem died at Riley hospital Indianapolis He was born January 2 1930 and lived seven days Funeral services were held at grandparents home and burial was in Fairview cemetery The illness stemmed from a mouth malformation hindering nourishment.
Mrs Warren Harsh barger was milking when a live wire on the barn roof sent a shock through the wet boards to a metal feed box. The cow completed the circuit with her nose while eating. Linemen repaired the short circuit in rain later.
Franklin 34 Butler 20. Butler reserves 1 Franklin reserves 27. State Normal 31 Indiana reserves 20. Ohio University 87 Miami 19.
Report from the state 4-H club contest shows two local girls earning honors at Purdue. Charlotte Etter took second in Food Preparation and fifth in Baking 3, while Marvela Myers placed fourth in Baking 2.
With the primary election sixteen weeks away, candidates for Democratic county offices announce bids. Nine nominees already entered race for Sheriff Deputy Alva Bryan and Pred Lancaster of this city lead the Sheriff contest. Other announced contenders include Ro W Etcheson Bainbridge and W T Handy Greencastle for treasurer. Greeley Ruff Washington Township and William A Cooper Greencastle for auditor. Paul Albin Greencastle Roy Hillis Greencastle Gilbert McCammack Jefferson Township and William Therode Greencastle for clerk of the circuit court. John H H James Greencastle attorney will seek prosecuting attorney. Charley Marshall incumbent assessor seeks renomination. More candidates expected as days pass.
Six motorists were fined $1 and costs before May or W. L. Denman this morning for driving without licenses. Two drivers, who showed they had licenses but could not locate them, were released. No further arrests have been made as the crackdown continues by state officials.
H Alverson of 8 West Poplar Street is laid up with a broken right leg after a fogged collision at Almeda crossing east of Greencastle. The driver Clayton Alexander could not see in the fog and struck Alverson after stopping to check for approaching trains.
From the files of The Herald 20 years ago today. Mr and Mrs James L Hamilton were visiting in West Virginia. Will Stroube trustee of Madison township is very ill with pneumonia at his home. Rev L D Dodd opened a book and notion store in the Dr Preston building on Walnut street. Mrs Parke Dunbar hosted six tables of five hundred yesterday afternoon.
In Indianapolis the White River flood crest may have peaked as 3,000 sand bags reinforced weak levees near West Raymond Street. The Raymond Street and main New York Street bridges closed amid undermining. City officials and Mayor Sullivan begin thrice daily patrols from an airplane. In Vincennes the Wa ibash River stood at 23 feet with relief efforts by Red Cross and 15,000 sand bags protecting the Hazelton bridge area on U S Highway 41. 300 families displaced receive aid.
Putnam County Democratic Club will meet Saturday at 2 15 PM in the Law Library at the courthouse. All members are urged to attend as officers will be elected.
Partly cloudy to cloudy tonight and Thursday with likely snow flurries in the north portion. Colder tonight and continued cold Thursday and Friday.
The Clinton Falls residence of Mr and Mrs George Frank sustained fire damage Tuesday afternoon when a coal oil stove in the kitchen ignited. Their son Leslie had lit the stove and left the room. upon return the stove was ablaze, setting curtains and linoleum on fire and causing substantial smoke damage. The home and furnishings were insured.
Edward H. Morris of Clay City was awarded restoration of his property rights by a Putnam Circuit Court jury after a nine day trial. The case moved from another county on venue and pitted Morris against his sons and daughters who argued he could not manage his own affairs. Deliberations extended late, and the verdict removed the guardian appointed during his illness. Attorneys William Slinkard of Bloomfield and Fay S. Hamilton represented Morris.
Putnam Lodge No. 45 LO O F installed a full slate of officers for the term including Noble erand William Ashworth and past grand Ralph Newton who received a white gold watch charm. Newton served as N G chair most of the year and the lodge saw father and son jointly hold N G and V G chairs.
Program for a Thursday organ recital by Vref Van Denman Thompson on the Kimball organ at the Methodist church lists pieces by Handel Bach Couperin Karg Elert d Antalfi Welge Mulet and others with titles such as Rhapsody on Spanish Airs Water Music Air and Toccata and Fugue in D Minor.
Indiana National Guard dispatched 25 men from the 139th Field Artillery to Hazleton after reports farmers threatened to dynamite US Highway 41 to break isolation caused by rising Wabash, White and Deshree rivers. Hazleton, a 700 inhabitant town 15 miles south of Vincennes, faced isolation with livestock gathered in higher ground.
Virlie McCullough of near Belle Union died at 11 30 today after months of illness following a typhoid attack with complications. He leaves a widow six children his mother five brothers and one sister. Born near Mill Grove he was a farmer. Funeral is Friday morning at 11 30 o'clock.
The weekly choir practice for Christian Church has been postponed from Thursday to Friday night. The meeting will occur with Miss Imogene Pollem on South Indiana Street.
Fred Lancaster of Greencastle announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for sheriff. He is a former deputy sheriff with wide county-wide acquaintance and active in county Democratic circles.
Charley Marshall of Madison township seeks another term as county assessor. He has served in the current term and announces his candidacy for re nomination by the Democrats in the spring primary election, as reported in The Herald today.
J W Herod of Greencastle announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for county clerk. He hails from a long established Democratic family, has farmed and run a mercantile business in Green Castle, and is well known across the county as a qualified candidate.
Willis Sly aged 29 a laborer and Lanore Cartwright aged 18 a house worker both of Greencastle are colored. Glenn Gardner aged 31 a bottler and Marjorie Gardner aged 28 a clerk both of Greencastle are colored.
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