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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
6
Moisture in the metal burglar alarm box on the south side of the First National bank triggered the alarm for several minutes Friday morning. Bank officials used long ladders provided by the fire department to open the box and disconnect the batteries. The moisture resulted from atmospheric conditions that morning.
Mrs. Sarah Boswell 69 of 2439 North Fourteenth and one half street Terre Haute died at 10 p m Wednesday night She is survived by husband Steven four sons William and Raymond of Terre Haute Harry of Brazil and Leo of Greencastle one brother James Kyle Coal Bluff Ind and two sisters Mrs Mollie Mitchell Marshall Ind and Mrs Margaret Creal Fontanet Ind and eight grandchildren
The Cass Circuit court directed the Public Service Commission to approve the sale of nine telephone companies run by Max F. Hosen of Indianapolis to Standard Telephone Company of Indiana. The properties include plants at Greentown Greenfield Greencastle Attica Waynetown Royal Center Putnam and Steuben counties and Logansport. The court also allowed Standard to issue 1,000,000 in first mortgage six percent twenty year bonds and 1,000 shares of no par value stock as payment.
A good turnout of local Farm Bureau members and other farmers heard Indiana Farm Bureau officials speak in the Court House Assembly Room. An all day meeting included a noon lunch, with talks on auto insurance, purchasing, taxation, and organization work.
The First Christian Church held its annual business meeting and officer elections after dinner, noting strong reports from church groups and a healthy 1928 year. Re-elected or new officers include elders W L Denman and Luther Easter, trustee J L Randel, deacons and other positions for three-year terms. J W Herod named board chairman, Charles Merkel vice-chair, Mrs. William Blackwell secretary, and Will Conklin clerk.
Trustees at DePauw University meeting at the Columbia Club announced a memorial building to house the religious education department in honor of Dr Hillary Gobin former acting president. Roy O West was unable to attend due to a conflicting engagement.
The public lands committee in Washington discussed university policy and Greencastle church completion. A sympathy resolution for Dr. Wilbur V. Brown praised his contributions. Indiana Bishop Edgar Blake joined the board replacing Leete as three Indianapolis men retained seats. Hillary Gobin memorial plans are not fixed. expected cost around 150000 dollars. Gobin served as acting university president from 1899 to 190? and remained popular with students and faculty.
Harry W. Wood sues Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Company in Putnam Circuit Court claiming 200 dollars for the death of a horse named Beauty struck at a Commercial Place crossing. The complaint alleges negligence for failing to sound a warning and for blasting a warning too close that frightened the horse and caused it to run wild.
Indiana lawmakers wrapped up a quiet first week after introducing 84 bills. Proposals target utilities tax valuation, removing utility regulation from the public service commission, and a push for a constitutional convention referendum. Other measures seek harsher penalties for crimes, stricter DUI laws, bootlegger penalties, and repeal of the teachers tenure act amid a slow, orderly session.
The DePauw University Choir and Instrumental Ensemble will perform at the Indiana Bankers Association mid winter meeting in Indianapolis on January 28. Cully Price and Medford Maxwell, both of Greencastle, will join the ensemble and appear at the dinner session in the Riley Room of the Claypool Hotel. Robert G. McCutchan of DePauw will conduct several numbers before an expected crowd of over 600 bankers.
Indiana lawmakers push farm favored change as Senate backs committee report to amend the constitution for a special election on a state income tax. William H. Settle of the Indiana Farm Bureau argues farmers bear a disproportionate tax burden based on real estate holdings.
A midnight blaze south of Pleasant Garden destroyed a garage and a 1925 model coupe owned by Denk Young, son of Jacob Young. A short in the ignition system is believed to have caused the fire, which luckily did not threaten nearby houses as winds carried sparks away.
Representative Harlan R. Denton of Owen and Putnam counties announces plans to repeal the 1927 teacher tenure act. He argues the measure caused layoffs and seeks constitutional rulings from state courts while aiming to restore firing leeway for school districts.
Real estate transfers involve Lucius R. Chapin to Greencastle Lodge Elks No 1007 part of lot 108 in Greencastle City for $1. Elmer R. Smith and wife to Thos Calvert land in Clinton township for $1. Chapel Cemetery Co. to Robert W. Walker a Chapel cemetery lot for $100. Bruce J. Hall to Charles K. Hall 120 acres in Monroe township for $1. Oscar Thomas and others to Walter R. Heath a Greencastle lot for $1. James Gilbert Cole and wife to Phila Olds Cole a Greencastle lot for $1. Edna McKeehan and others to William Anderson and wife a Greencastle lot for $1. Chapel Cemetery Co. to Mae Shannon a Chapel Cemetery lot for $48.
In Franklin, Indiana, Franklin college defeated DePauw 42 to 31 as Montgomery led with seven field goals and a free throw. The home team jumped to a 16 to 2 advantage, then held on despite DePauw’s late push, with strong defense by Henderson and Monty’s scoring.
William Kingery a cement worker at Limedale died at 8 30 pm last night at his Knightsville home after three weeks illness of dropsy and pneumonia He was 42 years 11 months and 16 days He is survived by widow Eva Jane Kingery one son five daughters Florence Everett Mary Margaret Catharine Rose Marie and a brother Frank Kingery Funeral services will be held at the Christian church Knightsville at 2 o clock Sunday with interment at Croy Creek Cemetery
Reelsville beat Gosport 106 to 11 on the Reelsville floor in Indiana high school basketball for the 1928-29 season. Lewis and Max Kinder led the offense with 20 and 23 field goals respectively, while coach Melvin Hedge played his regulars throughout.
Albert W. Allee of Greencastle area seeks divorce from Bertha D. Allee on abandonment grounds. Married October 19, 1898 and separated October 25, 1925, the complaint says Bertha refused to live on the farm or assist with housework and forced Albert to maintain a separate residence in Greencastle.
Rep Thomas A B Cantwell of Terre Haute unveils a bill to grant a blanket $200 exemption from assessed valuation and a poll tax exemption to anyone with no real estate or total property under $200. He argues about one fifth of tax rolls carry forward noncollectable amounts, costing auditors time and money.
A National Baking Company truck from Indianapolis struck a telephone pole near Coatesville early Saturday, severing trunk wires and cutting the town off from outside telephone service. The vehicle left the road into a ditch but was only slightly damaged before continuing to the city.
Dr. Ernest Clyde Wareing editor of the Western Christian Advocate will give the principal address on Founders and Benefactor's Day and the fourth Alumni Conference in Bowmen Memorial Building February 22 at 11 in Meharry Hall. An alumni faculty senior luncheon follows at 12 30 in Longden Hall.
Samuel Withrow ex blagraphist of Parke County Ku Klux Klan will face Vermillion county Circuit court jury on March 25 charged with arson in the Bridgeton schoolhouse fire. This marks his fourth trial after two in Parke and one in Vermillion counties, all ending in hung juries.
Uncle Eph Goodwin aged 80 years, Civil War veteran of Portland Mills, died at home Wednesday morning. He is survived by his widow and three daughters Mrs George Abney Jamestown Mrs Elmer Ballot near Morton and Mrs Charles Harbison who resided with him. Funeral services Friday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Sam Smith of Ladoga with interment at Seceder Cemetery Rugellville News.
Indiana Republican senator James J. Nejdl from Lake County plans a house bill requiring that trucks buses and trailers stalled on country roads at night place flares 100 feet or more from the vehicle to protect other motorists.
Cloverdale resident Richard S. Linville about 90 known as Uncle Renney dies at home after pneumonia. Survived by son John Linville and daughter Mrs. T N Holloway. Wife predeceased. Veteran of Civil War, long tied to Deer Creek area farming. Funeral Monday at 11 from Deer Creek Church with Rev. W F Gill. burial Deer Creek cemetery.
William Nichols a 59 year old Stilesville man was acquitted by a Hendricks County jury on a first degree murder charge in the death of Ora Whitten 67 during a family quarrel at a home near Stilesville The defense claimed self defense Nichols testified that Whitten seized his rifle and Nichols shot after Whitten drew a revolver Several witnesses testified to Whitten s quarrelsome nature while Nichols supporters highlighted his good character PMID
Mrs. Amanda West, elderly, died at her son Frank Wests home southeast of Fillmore Saturday at 11 amid long illness. Survived by three sons Roll Charles William and a daughter Mrs Robert Robinson. Her husband preceded her in death. Ill health had made the end unsurprising.
Bainbridge defeated Manual of Indianapolis 43 to 20 in Bainbridge Indiana. The home team led 22 to 7 at halftime with Morris and Cowger each scoring eight field goals. Kappmger starred for Manual as Bainbridge secured the win.
Bedford's Stone City five defeated Greencastle Tigers 57 to 39 in front of the season’s biggest crowd. Reath led Bedford with 17 points while Miller, Self, and Todd provided strong support. Greencastle’s Masten and Crawley fought hard as Bedford built a first half lead and coasted in the final minutes.
Warsaw Indiana January 19 19 Constant M Smith aged 79 longtime editor of the Weekly Gazette Mentone Indiana died today at his Winona Lake home after a long illness. He built a local newspaper career spanning decades and was a prominent figure in northern Indiana journalism.
A deadly cyclone in the South left three dead and many injured as winds tore through parts of the region late yesterday. Property damage ran into the millions with extensive destruction reported in several counties.
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