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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1928
Page
1
The column presents a humorous verse about three things that make up one’s world the nose the stone and you. It recalls a local car startups joke offering a guaranteed method for one dollar with a refund plus a bonus if it fails. The author notes winter car troubles and mentions a school gym scene with four teams vying for a tournament.
The writer predicts a county championship showdown between Cloverdale and Roachdale with Bainbridge and Gevencastle absent from the race. The letter-writer teases a tomorrow update and notes winter weather and local chatter amid a season of prep for sectional action.
Elijah Purnell aged 73, brother of the late Benjamin Purnell of the House of David colony at Benton Harbor Michigan, died at his Newcastle Indiana home today. He reportedly brooded over his brother's death and hastened his own passing, though he was not a believer in Benjamin's faith. He stood by his brother in all troubles.
Bloomington Ind Jan 28 The Mitchell graveyard ghost story is resolved as car lights reflecting off white gravestones near a curve caused the eerie glow. Farmers and others fired at the light during the hoax, which ended once the illusion was explained.
Indiana game wardens seized fifteen barrels of native rabbits stored in a former brewery building West Street Indianapolis near Morris Street. Calvin Smulyan and Orrel McCammack are named owners of twelve and three barrels respectively with about 1300 rabbits valued at fifty cents each. Each rabbit counts as a separate offense carrying a ten dollar fine. Fifteen charges issued. hearings set before Justice of the Peace O P Bebinger. Officials plan to distribute the confiscated animals to hospitals and public institutions.
The Bainbridge high school junior class plans a four act play The Varsity Coach in the high school gym on Thursday Feb 2 at 7 45. Cast lists Bob Selby Stanley Dickson Moysie Kent Raymond Weller and others with Ruth Moore Mary Wimmer Mrs Moore and Serena Selby among the names. The play portrays college life today and is produced by Samuel French of New York.
Forty seven prospective jurors examined to pick twelve for the Marion Parker kidnap murder case. Three women and nine men were selected as the panel with two challenges left for both sides. The trial resumes Monday with Judge J J Trabucco to swear in the jury.
George Bates a 35 year old African American man was sentenced to thirty years in Michigan City state prison for robbery and burglary after pleading guilty in Howard Circuit court. He confessed to attacking and robbing Mrs. O C Phillips of Kokomo on December 10 and Mrs. Dorothy Kuntz of Miami on December 12. He was arrested in Memphis and returned to Kokomo last week.
Forecast shows fair skies and warmer temperatures. Sunrise is at 6 57 AM and sunset at 4 59 PM for the day.
Col Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Bogota to a city in joyous celebration as he was feted with honors for his aviation achievements. He was to depart early the next morning for Caracas after a day of public acclaim. His descent at Madrid Field drew enthusiasm from over 300000 locals.
In Indianapolis on January 28 the Governor Ed Jackson bribery conspiracy trial was moved from February 7 to February 8. Special Judge Charles M. McCabe will preside. co-defendants Robert I. Marsh and George W. Coffin will waive arraignments on opening day. Judge McCabe requested the one day postponement due to a meeting in Sturgis Michigan on February 7.
Herman Evans a 62 year old farmer from near Reelsville was found unconscious in a field and transported to Community Hospital in Brazil Indiana. He suffered a brain concussion and a fractured shoulder and was reported near death today by the hospital authorities.
Bloomington World reports Mayor J. L. Hetherington and Police Chief F. H. Hancock with officer Byron Curry met Indianapolis authorities to discuss Fred Smith Russell Tapp and Herbert Duncan who allegedly confessed to auto banditry in Indiana Ohio and Illinois. Smith Tapp and Duncan waived arraignment in Indianapolis city court and were bound over to circuit court. If convicted burglary carries 10 to 20 years. Smith has four prior liquor law sentences including from this city Greencastle and Brazil.
Miss Frances St John Smith, a Smith College freshman, vanished prompting detectives to head south after letters from Butler Pennsylvania indicating she and a companion were in a chewing gum promotional campaign in Louisiana Arkansas and Alabama. Ida Long Smith registrar confirms campus excitement as the case unfolds.
Indiana Attorney General Arthur L. Gilliam said Edward S. Shumaker the Anti-Saloon League superintendent is the target of contempt actions not the League. Gilliam defended the case as a personal violation for which Shumaker must answer, noting Shumaker is serving 64 days and fined $250 for contempt of court after criticizing Supreme Court liquor decisions.
County Superintendent Howard Williams investigates an egg attack on a basketball gym official in northern Wabash County Indiana. Reported eggs used to settle a dispute over gym shoe rules as boys resisted wearing gym shoes prompting a heated argument.
DePauw University reports five year growth in income capital enrollment and faculty. Capital rose from 3 955 564 to 7 118 576 and income increased about 200 000 while enrollment moved from 1424 to 1876. Faculty and staff expanded from 62 to 95 professors plus 125 total staff including lab and music faculty under President Lemuel H Murlin.
Victoria McClintock filed a $5,000 damages suit in the Putnam Circuit Court against Feell Stark and William C. Griffith doing business as Stark & Griffith. B. C. Cragan represents the plaintiff. She alleges injury from a March 1927 accident on National Road in Clay County caused by a car driven by Eckard, an employee of Stark & Griffith. She reports a broken arm and other injuries, claiming permanent harm.
Miss Flora Vandament, an instructor at DePauw, is spending the week in Indianapolis for activities and engagements associated with her role.
Miss Nancy Elliott, a University student, will present an organ recital Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock in Meharry Hall. The public is invited.
Cloverdale defeated Russellville 26 to 19 while Roachdale upset Fillmore 28 to 20 in morning games at Greencastle High School Gym. Reelsville opened with a 21 to 11 win over Clinton Center as Clodfelter scored 10 of Clinton Center’s 11.
Vincente Blasco Ibanez the Spanish novelist and political exile died in Mentone France after a pneumonia illness complicated by diabetes. He had lived at a villa on the French Riviera for three years as his sons rushed to be at his bedside. His works include Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Mare Nostrum Blood and Sand The Torrent and The Temptress.
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