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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1922

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DePauw Dominates Lake Forest In Hoops Showdown

DePauw University defeated Lake Forest University 33 to 9 in an easy win at Lake Forest Illinois. DePauw led 22 to 9 at halftime as Iavehlin nailed nine of eleven free throws and White added three baskets. Jobertson led Lake Forest with a basket and four free throws.

Lake Forest Iil DePauw University Lake Forest University DePauw Iavehlin White Jobertson

State adds 240 acres to Clark County Forest Reserve

Indianapolis January 16 The state forest reserve grows by 240 acres adjoining Clark County with 100 acres bought from J A Smith of Indianapolis at 5 an acre and 140 acres from two Shelbyville banks at 20 an acre. The additions bring total to 3577 acres and were coordinated by William A Guthrie and FE M Wilson. Lie bar cites future expansion aims and notes the reserve serves as a large experimental hardwood plot for economical growth and timber self sufficiency.

Indianapolis Ind Clark County State Forest Reserve Richard Lieber State Conservation Department Forestry Division J. A. Smith Shelbyville William A. Guthrie Conservation Commission FE. M. Wilson Lieber Clark County Guthrie Wilson Indiama United States

Sale men injured in auto accident near Greencastle

Two coffee salesmen R. E. Noll of Indianapolis and L. J. Tucker of Greenwood were en route to Terre Haute in a Ford roadster when it left the Manhattan road three miles southwest of Greencastle. The car rolled into a ditch pinning them beneath. Both suffered severe cuts and bruises and were treated at the Commercial Hotel by Dr. Zar My.

R. E. Noll Indianapolis L. J. Tucker Greenwood Terre Haute Greencastle Manhattan Commercial Dr. Zar- My

Torn Item Brought to Greencastle for Repair

A torn article or object was brought into Greencastle for repair after being found in pieces. No further details on origin or owner were provided.

Greencastle

Washburn D A R Chapter to Host Luncheon

Washburn Chapter of the D A R will entertain members with a 1 o clock luncheon on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Andrew Durham on East Seminary Street. The program committee members will serve as hostesses.

Washburn Andrew Durham East Seminary Street

Slayer of Farmer to Be Hanged in May

Ben Brooks of Jennings county was convicted of the murder of A. B. Montgomery of Seymour and sentenced to die in the electric chair on May 1 by Judge John W. Donaker. Brooks, 34, told the judge the punishment was acceptable. authorities say he may reveal others implicated in the crime.

Ben Brooks Jennings County Neighbor Columbus Ind A. B. Montgomery Seymour John W. Donaker Brooks Sylvester ‘Bess’ Brooks State Penal Farm Lyman Brooks Henry Brooks State Reformatory Montgomery

Presbyterian Evangelistic Meeting Attracts Large Audience

Rev. T. R. White spoke on Know God at the Presbyterian Church in the first of this week’s evangelistic meetings. He urged understanding others and embracing joy in religion, with music by a double quartet. He preaches again tonight at 7 30 and invites all to attend.

T. R. White Presbyterian Church Mr. White God Jesus Christ White

WETHY AND HAYS WIN CITY Warrant Bids

C N Mewethy and F A Hays were high bidders for 9900 in city warrant bonds sold by Greencastle City to raise funds for current indebtedness and interest. Mewethy bought 6600 and Hays 3300 with accrued interest. local banks bid but were lower.

C. N. MeWethy F. A. Hays Greencastle City Mr. MeWethy Mr. Hays

Albert Sage Goes to Cincinnati on Business Trip

Albert Sage travels to Cincinnati for a business trip, planning meetings and work engagements during his stay.

Albert Sage Cincinnati

Indiana Plans State Purchase of Cement for Road Work

The Indiana State highway commission will buy about 200 000 barrels of cement for National Road sections to be bid January 26. Bids for the road work will exclude cement costs, aiming to reduce overall project costs. If successful this purchasing plan may be used in future projects to stretch state and federal funds and improve highway mileage.

Highway Commission Indiana State Capitol State Highway Commission Commission Lawrence Lyons State Highway Department Indiana

Coldest Winter Morning Records 9 Degrees Above Zero

Monday morning registered 9 degrees above zero at 7 o'clock marking one of the coldest winter mornings. Earlier at midnight the temperature dropped to 7 above zero amid the frigid conditions.

Hog Prices Steady at Indianapolis Market

Hog receipts total 4 550 with 3 500 held over from Saturday and 800 cattle 300 calves 100 sheep and lambs. Hog prices remained steady from Saturday with extremes at 7 75 to 8 50 and most trading 8 00 to 8 50. Pigs sold at 8 50.

Indianapolis

Livestock Market Report Headlines Decline in Cattle Trading

Down prices led to slow cattle bidding as local packers bought most cattle. Calves held firm around 12.00, while hogs fell to 6.25. Sheep and lambs remained largely steady in quiet trading.

Series of Saturday automobile accidents reported

A series of three auto crashes damaged four cars with one nearly burning on Saturday afternoon. An Ideal Cleaning truck driven by Russell Freeman and passenger Elmer Crawley caught fire on east Seminary street. Two Ford cars collided head on on Crawfords ville road near the Clay O'Hair farm. A Ford Coupe driven by Mrs. Minnie Elliott was damaged after a collision from Miss Christine Baldwin on east Washington street. A fire on Fast Seminary street involved a sack of rags at Sam Bowen’s home but was extinguished. Sunday morning noise noted but no flames. The American Legion Woman's Auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. instead of Tuesday.

Ideal Cleaning Co Russell Freeman Elmer Crawley East Seminary Street Ford William Ashworth Carl Hamrick Ed. Roberts Matt Roberts Manhattan Crawfordsville Clay O’hair Greencastle Minnie Elliott Christine Baldwin East Washington Street Sam Bowen Fast Seminary Street

Weekend guests bring Mrs Ralston and Ruth to Lime Dale

Mrs Samuel L. Ralston and daughter Ruth of Indianapolis visited Weekend with Mr and Mrs Andrew Sweeney at Lime Dale.

Samuel L. Ralston Ruth Indianapolis Andrew Sweeney Limedale

Mystery of the Lost Fire on East Seminary Street

Greencastle firemen awakened Sunday search east Seminary Street for a fire call at Sambo’s home. No fire found after a cautious sweep. later note reports a small stove fire at Sam Bowen’s residence with minor loss and quick extinguishment.

East Seminary Street Greencastle Seminary Street

Three Arrested for Killing Deer in Indianapolis

Indiana game wardens report December arrests for hunting violations. 198 arrests made with 17 percent convictions, reflecting enforcement activity by the state conservation department.

Indianapolis Ind State Conservation Department Ast

Mont. Fish and Game records show rising arrests and fines

George N. Mannfeld notes December 1921 saw 125 arrests and 128 convictions, with fines totaling $2,788.10, while three deer killings defy extinction beliefs. For the October–December quarter, Montgomery county reports 787 arrests and $16,582.05 in fines, up from 557 arrests and $11,433.21 in the prior year.

Fish and Game George N. Mannfeld Conservation Department Mannfeld Fish and Game Division Montgomery Coun

Benjamin Franklin Week Promotes Thrift at Local School

This week honors Benjamin Franklin with a chapel on thrift led by a local banker. Indiana state education officials name Supt. Kelly to a statewide school standing survey. Fifteen high school basketball teams play a district tournament March 4 and 5, with DePauw-Butler game moved to avoid conflict. Final exams run through the week with hour-by-hour schedules.

United States Glidewell Kelly Indiana State Board of Education Indiana Clay County Parke County DePauw-Butler Bowman Gym

Koessler Daughter Returns Home From Akron Visit

Miss Thelma Koessler daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Koessler on S College Avenue returned home Sunday after a visit with her sister Mrs R E Fischer in Akron Ohio Putnam Lodge No 45 I O O F meets Tuesday at 730 PM to confer the third degree all members urged to attend with N G Fdear Shamel Roy Hillis secretary

Thelma Koessler Putnam Lodge No. 45 Fdear Shamel N. G Roy Hillis

Governor Denies Indiana Kidnapping Requisition

Washington Governor refuses Indiana request to return Minnie Ade to Indiana to stand trial for kidnapping. The decision cites Leota Sheets living with Ade in Spokane and notes the child loves her mother and stepfather. Officials describe the family as respectable and well off, arguing justice requires keeping the child in Washington.

Indiana Minnie Adf Lewis F. Hart Washington McCrAy Minnie Ade Putnam County Warren T. McCray Indianapolis Leota Sheets Spokane Harry €. Ade Ade Auré Teota Leota William C. Meyer Spokane County Littl Meyer Washburns

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Miger Illinois College Laughlin M'Wethy Hays Woman’s Auxilliary of the American Legion Pone East Seminary High School News X. Y. Z. Club Elmer Seller Rebecca Lodge Nellie Browning Bonnie Dunkin W. H. Hart Mr. Hart Indiana Portland Cement Company
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