Auto Thrift Robbery at Mount Mercedien
A robbery occurred Monday night at a store on Mount Mercian property. Entry was gained by breaking a front window and a machine was taken. The incident is under investigation by local authorities.
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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
1
Auto burglars target Mt Mercian store in early morning theft
Thieves forced entry through a shattered front window at a Mt Mercian store on Monday night and stole merchandise valued between 1000 and 1200 dollars. They then attempted to steal Fred Tincher’s Max Gil automobile, driving off a short distance before abandoning the attempt. Mrs Stone reported hearing a rifle‑car style car during the incident around 3 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Mt. iMercian
Carrie
Max Gil
Fred Tingi
Fred Tincher
Tincher
Yes
Robery Perred
Eg Stone
Real Estate Transfers In Multiple Townships
Public notices list various land transfers in multiple townships including Russell, Greencastle, Forest Hill, Cloverdale, and Washington. Purchasers include Andrew Byerly Joan Bartlett Amanda Ewart and others with parcels ranging from two lots to 160 acres and prices around 1,504 dollars to 9,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Andrew Byerly
Russell
Joan F. Bartlett
Amanda Aewart
Harvey M. Coulter
Frances Rell
Cloverdale Town
Local Notice of Illness Accidents and Farm Labor Struggles
The record lists several health issues and mishaps among residents. Andrew Joanson improves with erysipelas therapy. Kreuze is very sick with rheumatism. Ransom Ellis fractured a hip after a fall while attempting to walk with a stake. A woman who fell due to weakness remains in poor condition. Bila Ellis suffers a ditch accident and needs assistance. Dr Hutcheson attended Rogert Enze. Gowen’s wagon incident forced the driver to walk. Ralph Knoll and Ehmer Blue of the county auditor’s office remain at work with temporary replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom Ellis
Hutcheson
L.M
Rogert Enze
Gowen
Floc
Ola Ellis
Wen
John
Political gossip from Washington highlights grave burial work
Representative Everett Sanders of Terre Haute Indiana praises the War Departments care for American soldiers graves in France noting neat fencing marked graves and guards. Secretary Baker responds acknowledging the delicate task and records the Graves Registration service while contrasting with Indiana politics and Bland criticisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Everett Sanders
Terre Haute
Indiana
France
War Department
Suissons
Chateau Ierry
Beieau Woods
Baker Worte
Meredith Named Secretary of Agriculture in Wilson Cabinet
Washington January 27 Eu win T Meredith of Iowa editor of successfularming will be named secretary of agriculture to replace David K Houston who becomes secretary of the treasury in Carter Glass's seat Glass will join the senate by appointment to succeed the late Senator Martin of Virginia Houston is the first cabinet member to move between departments under Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Euwin T. Meredith
Iowa
Successfularming
Wii
Agriculture
David K. Houston
Secretary of the Treasury
Carter Glass
Glass
Senate
Martin
Virgnia
Houston
Wilson
John W. Cooper Pioneer Contractor of City Dies
John W. Cooper longtime Indianapolis contractor and former captain in the Civil War Indiana volunteers died at his Broadway home after a yearlong illness. Funeral from the home Wednesday at 2 p.m. burial Crown Hill cemetery. He was born November 25 1842 in Greencastle and survived by a daughter Mrs Marguerite Cooper Fitch two brothers J K Cooper and W H Cooper and a sister Mrs Anna Lane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Cooper
Indianapolis
Broadway
Crown Hat Cemetery
Mr. Cooper
Greencastle
Indiana Volunteers
Cooper
Union Asphalt and Construction Company
Marguerite Cooper Fitch
J. K. Cooper
Raritan
Anna Lane
Cloverdale
Indianapolis News
Jubilee meeting postponed by bad weather illness
Poor weather and widespread illness force the Jubilee gathering at the Christian church to be canceled for Thursday night at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
DePauw Students Go All Out For Final Exams
DePauw students abandon social events and chapel, stay on exams grind for a week. They skip sleep for sarong coffee and tea, endure battlelike study sessions to conquer the final. After quizzes they seek coffee or a Coke at the University Shop before returning to drill for next rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DePauw
Hog Receiptsand Prices Fall at Indianapolis Stock Yards
Hog receipts totaled 11 000 with prices off 15 to 26 cents. General sales ranged from 16.00 to 16.25. Heavy hogs sold at 15.75 and pigs at 15.00. Local packers took 6500 hogs. outside packers cleared pens. Cattle were generally strong with steers steady elves up 50 cents, and sheep steady. Joe Brackney of Clinton township improves after a severe indigestion attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indicapolis
Planes search lake for missing Sydney U Nett crew
Chicago January 27 plane search efforts were ordered to locate the steamer Sydney U Nett swept into the lake by breaking ice as crews including six men from the vessel attempted to reach it. An overnight coast guard and lighthouse keeper search failed with no results. A seventh man, Edward Williams, a photographer, remains unaccounted for after he set out for the Neff amid the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sydney U. Nett
Coast Guard
Vefis
Edward Williams
The
Neff
Churches Gain 2.78 Million Members Since 1916 Census
The Year Book of Churches reports America’s churches added about 2.78 million members since 1916 while Sunday schools and pupils declined, according to the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
High School Notes on Bainbridge Game and Lyman Howe Show
Greencastle notes upcoming Bainbridge basketball with B H S five and a Lyman Howe moving picture show at the high school auditorium. Matinee at 3 15 pm and evening show at 7 45 pm with strong crowds expected. 1920 annual staff backs the event to cover expenses. Mrs Ethridge E Buis of Fillmore visited, guest of daughter Marie Buis in the county agent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
Greencastle
Local Notes Include Illnesses Obituaries and Visits
Beatrice Nelson nine eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson is seriously ill at home on South College Avenue. Dr W W Tucker returns to office after two weeks illness. Mrs George Lipps of Indianapolis visits her parents on South Indiana Street. Mr and Mrs Alga Handy near Bainbridge welcome a baby girl born January 24. Miss Mary Black and Miss Jesse Black of Cloverdale report influenza in the county this winter. Miss Marie Merryweather left for Chicago to work with the Red Cross ark and Miss Ethel Merryweather recently had a serious operation at St Luke's Hospital Chicago. Martha Washington Club meets 2 50 pm with Mrs Alice Haltom at 423 Anderson Street. John W Cooper dies in Indianapolis. he was a former Greencastle resident and brother of the late Mrs T C Grooms. East section of Locust Street Church Ladies Aid meets 2 30 pm with Mrs Charles Hwan. needles and thimbles requested. Dick Bowen of Putnamville in critical condition after years of paralysis. Dr C T Zaring spent the day in Indianapolis on business. Mrs Rachael Parker of Beveridge Street is ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice Neilson
Walter Nelson
South College Avenue
Marie Merryweather
Chicago
Miss Merryweather
Ethel Merryweather
St. Luke’s Hospital
Roachdale Farmers Institute Draws Notable Attendees and Awards
A crowded Roachdale farmers institute event drew locals and visitors including Jay Anderson of DePauw and Purdue attendees. The program featured high school music, speeches by Mr Madigan and Mrs Stanley, and a Home Economics contest with cash prizes for plain sewing baking and cakes. Officers for next year were elected: John T. Sutherlin president, Mr Davis secretary, Charles Edwards treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punuay Wild
Wits
Waren
Chas
Crosby
Gilrude
Hus Frienas
Vens
Pheiffer
Purdue
Purdue-DePauw
Greencasie
Barmers’ Institute
Madigan
Stanley
Julia Tobin
Mary Anderouds
Berlin braces as guards thwart uprising fears on Emperors birthday
Heavy patrols ring government buildings after barricades appear in Berlin amid rumors monarchists plan an uprising on Emperor William's birthday. Gustav Noske massed troops as a precaution while officials deny knew of any coup. Erzberger attacked yesterday prompting mobilization. Proclamation condemns violence. Eyewitness inquiries by Italian and British charges. President Ebert sends condolences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Emperor William
Gustav Noske
Mathias Erzberger
Herr Erzberger
Rim
Erzbeker
Ebert
Local Social Notes from Crawfordsville Area
Clodfelter visited Crawfordsville on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Karl Sutherlin in Arcancastie Saturday. Late McGaugney and family and Guy Sutherlin hosted dinner last Sunday. Himer Clodfelter traveled in Crawfordsville last week with Mrs Clodfelter and sons Kenneth Lee and Willard to Russellville to visit her mother. Sutherlin in Morton Saturday. Mrs Albert Gardner won first at Morton Saturday afternoon. Oscar Martin Otha Bales and wife visited Elmer Clodfelter Sunday afternoon.
Local Social Roundup Notes Visitors and Visits
Mrs Alice Ransom and Mrs Marie Lawson and Allan spent time with bars. Sam Campbell and Mrs Alva Wright and son Teamie visited relatives near Anno last Sunday. Miss Kurt Morgan out of school a week due to sickness. Mrs Anna Goodwin with daughter Mary Hunter. Mrs Rebecca Suuck and Mrs Mollie Goodwin attended Ladies Aid at Gilmore last Thursday. Loyd Campbell of Fillmore called on Sam Campbell. Alva Wright and sons Merle and Thomas called at Wilt Shucks last Saturday. Eva Walls attended a club by Mrs Alley Campbell in Coatesville. Grace Wright called on Mrs Morgan. Merle Wright visited Floyd Davis. Dorothea Barnaby, wintering in Chicago, will come to Greenscastle Thursday. Mrs C H Barnaby and Miss Barnaby leave for Texas Louisiana and California. Barnaby will join in California early March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Ransom
Marie Lawson
Allan
Jase
Sam Campbell
Alva Wright
Teamie
Anno
Kurt Morgan
Rebecca Suuck
Mollie Goodwin
Ladies’ Aid Society
Gilmore
Loyd Campbell
Fillmore
Merle and
Thomas
Wilt Shucks
Eva Walls
Alley Campbell
Coatesville
Grace Wright
Mrs. Morgan
Merle Wright
Floyd Davis
Dorothea Barnaby
Chicago
Greens Castle
C. H. Barnaby
Miss Barnaby
Texas
Louisana
California
Barnaby
Califo
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Blue
Ot County
Hton
Baker
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Hackinens
W.sduils
wNaleau Adieiry
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Permianis
Pivae
Adjutant General
Army
Little Inc
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Indiana i
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State Department
Blang
Bland
Burbank Pont
OWA
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Kird
Depauw News
Joe Brackney
Clinton Township
Lake Ice Flue
Bainbridge
B. H. S. Five
Ethridge E. Buis
Marie Buis
W. W. Tucker
George Lipps
Indianapalis
H. C. Rudieell
South Indiana Street
Alga Handy
Mary Black
Jesse Black
Martha Washington Club
Alice Haltom
Anderson Street
T. C. Grooms
Ladies’ Aid of the
Locust Street Church
Wis
Charles Hwan
Dick Bowen
Putnamville
C. T. Zaring
Rachael Parker
Beveridge Street
Roachdale
Sunesas
Asa A
Ulilen
Wulney
Were
Gilles Gs Upuer- Castle
Ana Jifs
Les Ayers
Mre
Omer Brilion
Bin
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Bainbriwge, Rouie
Clodfelter
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Anna Goodwin
Mary Hunter
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