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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1929
Page
6
The Senate agreed to consider Roy O. West of Chicago for secretary of the interior on January 18 at 3 p.m. Deneen and Glenn Republicans pressed for quick action but agreed to postpone after opponents insisted on delay.
County Clerk Ford Lucas filed its annual report showing 161 marriage licenses issued in 1928 and 33 divorces granted. The document lists civil and criminal case totals, dispositions, guardianships, foreclosures, and sheriff sales, with cases pending and sent to institutions.
Articles of incorporation filed in Putnam County for Western Indiana Realty Company. Olive A. Day Mary J. Day and Cecil P. Day of Indianapolis are incorporators. Capital stock set at 90000 dollars. Company aims to purchase fee simple title of real estate for rental purposes. Day Construction ties noted with local builds.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Sarah B. Cofer 61 at 305 West Jacob Street after a two year illness. Survived by husband Sylvester Cofer three children William W. of Greencastle Jesse G. of Cloverdale township and Mrs Emery Boswell 303 West Jacob Street. Funeral at McCurry Funeral Home Sunday 11 AM Elder L H Athey presiding Burial in Forest Hill cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Stultz 79 who died of pneumonia after influenza were held at the Fincastle Universalist Church with burial in Hartman cemetery. She was born April 4, 1849 in Putnam County and married John H. Stultz in 1868. Survivors include six sons Bert Guy Alva John Roy and Ray a daughter Mrs J R King and other relatives.
Double funeral services will be held at the M. E. Church in Cloverdale Saturday at 11. Mr. Emmett Hunter and his wife, well known residents, died from influenza pneumonia with Mr. Hunter passing Tuesday and Mrs. Hunter Friday morning.
Rev Doris Denny to conduct funeral services with interment in Cloverdale cemetery. The deceased is 28 year old Mr Hunter and his wife 35 year old Mrs Cecil Hunter. Surviving children are Coleene age unknown and Freeman age 5.
Melvin Edward Strain infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis V. Strain died at 11 p m Wednesday at the family home four miles east of Harmony Putnam County from an acute intestinal flu at 11 days old He was the couplets only child Funeral services were held Friday at 2 p m at the residence conducted by Rev Davis of West Terre Haute Burial followed at Croy Creek cemetery
Frank Allee age 68 and longtime Jefferson township resident and Second Ward councilman died at his son in law Frank Wallace’s home after a brief illness. Influenza followed by a heart attack caused his death. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Lessie Wallace two sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be held Sunday at 10 30 a m with burial in Forest Hill cemetery The city council will hold a special meeting to elect a successor from the Second Ward.
Dr. D. J. Briceland 88 longtime Spencer dentist died at Bloomington Hospital after a Christmas week accident that broke his left hip. He practiced rural dentistry across Owen Putnam and Clay counties and leaves wife Mrs Briceland two sons Howard and Joe and granddaughter Eudora. Surviving wife Howard secretary of Owen County Democratic group. He was born in Hollidays Cove and early in life moved from Ohio to Owen County.
Charles Landers a 22 year old barber and Fannie Gentry a 20 year old houseworker both of Lafayette obtained a marriage license.
The annual report of Mrs. Leona Kelly Cooper, county recorder, details Putnam County mortgage activity for the past year. Mortgages on farms and city lots totaled 1,094,986.33, while mortgages satisfied amounted to 1,004,070.19, with figures listed for transactions and totals.
A county tally lists warranties, quickclaim deeds, sheriffs deeds, auditors deeds, and other papers filed totaling 283 entries with 530 199.63 dollars. Mortgages for farms and lands, city lots, and school fund issues show 1 012 filings totaling 1 094 986.36 dollars, with 627 mortgages satisfied totaling 1 004 070.19 dollars. The report notes omission of railroad interurban telegraph telephone and pipe line mortgages.
Mid year graduates announced include Ralph Harold Alkire Monticello Howard Samuel Ellis Dana Darold Thomas Fleming Rensselaer Esther Grace Hackman Peru Paul Odell McCormick Finch Mont Wayne Albert Patmore Chrisney Mora Prosser Muncie Mildred Rean Washington Robert Edwin Reen Lagro Helen Benefiel Stokes Boston Mass Dorothy Mae Strong Crown Point.
William Endicott, longtime restaurant proprietor and Republican activist, has been recommended to succeed the late Louis W. Otto as Crawfordsville postmaster. Endicott is described as a longtime Republican worker.
DePauw announces the second all university party to be held February 8 in Bowman gymnasium. Alvin Rockwell, student body president, will appoint committees likely unchanged from the earlier plan. Vere Sutherlin is chairman. Clair Hull’s band will provide music. The event is campus wide with bridge and games for non dancers.
In a letter to Dr. H. B. Longden Grose describes six weeks of activity in China including conferences in North China and Shantung and the National Christian council meeting. He notes military mobilization, fragile peace prospects, widespread famine, and about two million destitute in Shantung with 200000 in Beijing.
Bishop Grose urged Western Christians to aid China during hardship. He cited Chinese pastors earning only ten to twelve dollars monthly and said the Christian community remains faithful amid persecution. He announced a drive by the Methodist church to relieve suffering and raise funds in America.
Senators Watson and Robinson recommended Danville attorney Edgar M. Blessing for a possible vacancy on the Federal Trade Commission. Blessing, former public service commissioner and longtime legal adviser to Harry S. New, has recent ties to Greencastle water rate proceedings and returned to Danville after residing in Washington.
George B Smail chief engineer for the Tidal Oil company in Oklahoma, a DePauw graduate and former Anderson Indiana man, unveils the Smallomatic flow device at the International Petroleum Exposition. The invention cuts oil lifting costs by over half and will be marketed as Smallomatic Flow Device.
Dr. Lionel D. Edie of the University of Chicago proposed a cigarette tax to Indiana's budget committee yesterday. The plan, discussed with Prof. George Starr, was described as similar to cigarette taxes in other states, with details not disclosed. Committee members said they would give the idea serious consideration.
Jos eph Watson junior of De Pauw University and son of Senator James E. Watson faced a damage suit in Covington for a December 17 1928 auto collision near Veedersburg. Samuel Craig owner of the damaged car claimed fault but a compromise was reached with Watson paying damages and costs.
Putnam County School officials offer DePauw university access to county grade and high schools for student teaching. This move alleviates strain on local practice teaching while Greencastle schools have long used DePauw practice teachers but face rising demands in education.
The plan assigns Bainbridge Fillmore and Cloverdale schools for this year so all university students majoring in education can complete their annual field requirement.
Joseph Strong 89 a pioneer wholesale grocer and longtime head of Joseph Strong & Company Wholesale Grocery died today after a several weeks illness in Terre Navate. He was a prominent local businessman and longtime member of the firm.
Floyd Newton Brynes aged 24 was executed in Huntsville Texas for the murder of twelve year old Myrna Juergens in San Angelo. He confessed to killing the girl's mother and her grandmother Mrs Rose Schirra. He walked to the chair with firm tread and spoke calmly to guards.
Dr and Mrs L C Bentley announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Josephine to John Weston Cannell of Cleveland Ohio The wedding is planned for Saturday January 19 at the Bentley home in Kokomo Miss Bentley is a DePauw graduate and Kappa Kappa Gamma member Mr Cannell is a Dartmouth graduate Psi U fraternity and works with Kozner and Wood in Cleveland Dr Bentley heads the Logansport M E Church district
The marriage of Miss Fannie Gentry of Greencastle to Charles Landers a Lafayette barber took place in the Clerk's office at the Court House on Thursday with Elder L. H. Athey presiding.
New York Jan 11 Mrs Maxine Elliott Rickard widow of Tex Rickard inherits the bulk of the millionaire promoter's estate per a will made public today The will discloses the total estate value at about 1 000 000 dollars with the widow receiving the major share and other bequests to follow in the document
James Skinner of Commercial Place died Saturday morning at his home after several weeks illness from pneumonia. He was 78 and lived most of his life near Nashville, Brown County, moving to Greencastle three years ago. Survived by widow and six children. Funeral Monday in Nashville. body sent there Saturday. Coffey undertaking of Nashville in charge.
C. V. Mayberry 25 a Big Four railroad workman was injured Saturday afternoon while operating a ditcher near the old hill and Indiana quarry. His right leg was struck by a rail and though the injury was not serious no bones were broken. He was taken to the County Hospital for treatment.
Bainbridge High School presents The Belle of Barce lona an operetta on Thursday night January 17 at 8 o clock. The cast includes Louis de Montero Raymond Morris Gloria de Montero Ruth Morphew and Margarita among others.
A long list of individuals appears including Cornelia Eads Mercedes and her sister Mila Crosby, Francisco de la Vega the Customs chief who claims nobility, Emilio the suitor, Raymond Weller and Don Juan as student friends of Emile Seattlan, Dona Marcela and Margar ia, Mabel Smith and English governess Martha Matilda Ayres, Lieut. Harold Wright the U S customs inspector hero, and others including George Estes Patrick Malone Captain Colton and multiple choruses of Marines and Spanish students.
Dr. G Bromley Oxnam has edited a volume titled Effective Preaching to be published by the Methodist Book Concern in Cincinnati The collection includes his lectures and those from the Conference on Preaching held this fall at Boston University for the benefit of clergy and students.
A thief entered Phi Omega Pi during dinner Friday and stole about $25 in cash from members. Earlier, Alpha Omicron Pi was robbed Wednesday evening between 6 and 7 o'clock while Pan Hellenic guests were present, escaping with $15. Muddy tracks and a rear fire escape entry traced the suspect through the dormitory.
The Army transport plane C-2 crashed near Royalton, Pennsylvania, killing eight aboard. Surviving Sergeant Patrick Conroy of Somerville, Massachusetts, died in Harrisburg, leaving seven initial casualties. The crew included Lieutenant Henry R. Angell and seven enlisted men. Two investigations into the disaster are underway.
Funeral services for Frank Allee city councilman who died suddenly of a heart attack will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from the home of his daughter Mrs Frank Wallace on east Anderson street conducted by Rev H A Sherrill Interment will be at the family plot with burial arrangements provided by the Wallace household members expected to attend the service
Pall bearers named for the funeral include Mayor McGaughey and five oilmen W P Sackett Ear Hans Leslie Haymaker W D Jam Walter Brown. The service is held at Forest Hill cemetery with arrangements announced by the local office.
Dora Tilley 55 died Friday at her home in Cloverdale from influenza. The widow survives. Born in Owen County, she moved to Cloverdale about ten years ago. Funeral set for Monday morning at Die Creek church. Reed Funery.
In Indianapolis January 24 a federal brief by the Indiana Saloon League attacks judiciary power as a growing autocracy in a habeas corpus petition filed for Dr Edward Shumaker who is serving a 60 day contempt sentence. The brief argues courts exceed their reach and calls for more limits on contempt powers.
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