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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1929
Page
4
Mount Morris Michigan January 28 two bandits escaped after holding up the Mount Morris State Bank with 19000 dollars in cash The pair fled in an automobile and skidded into a ditch where one was captured and the money recovered The incident ends with authorities recovering the cash and detaining the suspect.
Mr and Mrs Alva Lisby of Fillmore returned home Sunday to a large gathering of friends and relatives including Arthur Lisby Ivan Lisby Charles Snodgrass and Clayton Cash families. Mrs Lisby formerly Anna Miller of Fillmore and now works at Pitchford's store. Mr Lisby serves as county treasurer. The couple honeymooned in Kentucky with relatives.
Esther White of Crawfordsville daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert White married Edwin Hawkins formerly of Roachdale in Crawfordsville on Saturday. The bride a Russellville High School graduate January 1928 and the groom Roachdale High School graduate. They will live in Crawfordsville where both work at Donnelly Printing. Beulah Livengood sister of the bride hosted a January 19 announcement party.
A series of property transfers including Cloverdale Cemetery Co to Mary Ann Haltom for a cemetery lot at $37.50. multiple parcels in Greencastle and Floyd township from Daniel C. Brackney to Ernest Trout and wife for $250. Elizabeth Ford to Samuel Ratcliffe and wife in Bainbridge for $350. Greencastle City and Township parcel for $7,000. Omer Hall to John Proctor in Greencastle and Fairview additions for $2,000. Cole Real Estate Co Inc. acquiring Greencastle lots for $1. Mabel Stultz and others to S J Beadle for 46 34 acres in Franklin Inc. for $1. Mathew R. Eggers and wife to Horace T. Franklin and wife in Floyd township for $1. Barnebus F. Heaney to Adisa A. Heaney land in Monroe two for $1. Fred B. Taylor and wife to W R Whitaker in Roachdale for $1. Cary Bellamy to Edith A Handy and others in Greencastle for $449. Forest Hill Cemetery to Harriet Connelly for a lot. Estill O Conner to Elsie F O Conner for 85 acres in Cloverdale two for $1.
Cleve Thomas remains in very serious condition at his home on Bloomington Street with pneumonia following influenza. Dr. John Cunningham of Indianapolis, a specialist, consulted with Dr. W. M. McGaughey on Tuesday.
At the midwinter Indiana Bankers Association meeting in the Claypool hotel A G Brown Greencastle led sessions condemning leniency for robbers and oppostion to taxation Eugene P Gunn Oklahoma City described bandit prevention in his state A legislative report urged four bills pending in the Indiana legislature Speakers included W E Delvin Frank W Simmonds M E Watkins Dr Harold Stanier and Charles T Evans Governor Harry G Leslie addressed the gathering and DePauw University choir provided music
Remodeling of the 632 East Seminary Street property into a modern four unit apartment house is near finished and ready for occupancy. Four apartments include two downstairs and two upstairs units with front and rear entrances and modern amenities. Each unit has gas range telephone connection water and heat. Large porches and a shaded yard promise outdoor enjoyment in spring summer and fall. Exterior work will resume when weather allows.
An explosion of soot from a stove in the Vandalia restaurant near the cemetery crossing and Pennsylvania Railroad station caused interior damage Tuesday evening. Elmer and Mrs. Ader reported soot covering counters and contents but no fire was started. the blast likely came from a closed chimney damper and coal gas buildup.
A team of traction company workers under Lawrence Graham remove several large trees in front of the Mrs. W. F. Swahlen and Charles J. Arnold properties on East Seminary Street. The trees crowded interurban high tension wires requiring topping to prevent further decay and danger.
In Indianapolis at Methodist Hospital dies Cloverdale area resident. Survived by husband and father George Schwemeyer and two siblings. Funeral from residence Wednesday at 2 PM with Rev. Long of Quincy officiating. Interment in Cloverdale Cemetery.
Indianapolis January 29 Governor Harry Leslie asked the state budget committee for a 150000 appropriation to build a new governor residence and 4500 for a new official automobile. The present mansion at Fall Creek Boulevard and 7th Street is eight years old and was vacated by former Governor Ed Jackson.
William J. Robinson owner of the 325 acre Alice Ader Davie Farm in Floyd township sues John W. Cope for possession and a restraining order. Robinson alleges Cope, former tenant, cut timber and fed poultry out of grain after contract termination January 14 1929 and that Elsworth Ryde rents the farm. suit seeks damages of 100 dollars and protection for the new tenant.
Alva Adkison of rural route No. 3 Brazil Indiana was in a collision in Marion today but escaped injuries according to a police report.
Eddie Howard age 19 a bricklayer on the new Methodist church on South Locust street fell about 35 feet from a wall during construction. He suffered multiple fractures in both legs left arm skull fracture and scalp wounds. He was taken to County Hospital by McCurry ambulance and his condition remained grave. He lives with his sister Mrs Albert Stevens at 312 East Poplar Street. his father lives in Chattanooga Tennessee.
In Indianapolis on January 20, the State Senate approved two minor measures. The Koenig bill amends the public depository act to allow banks to use as security bonds issued under the Federal Farm Loan Act. The Hodges bill recodifies laws governing sales of chattels.
Henry Garretson, 86, died in a blaze that consumed his Fowlerton home. Authorities believe a stove explosion started the fire, which occurred in Marion on January 29.
Miss Dorothy Louise Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Crosby married Everett Herschel John son of Perry Johnson Carmel Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home in Indianapolis. The service was read by Rev J Ambrose Dunkel. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip through the East and will live in New York where Mr Johnson teaches at New York University. The bride attended DePauw University with Kappa Delta. Mr Johnson is a DePauw and Lehigh graduate and Phi Beta Kappa member.
Judge Willard Gimmell of the Supreme Court at Indianapolis and attorney Charles Richards inspected Greencastle on Tuesday to formally accept the Delta Upsilon fraternity house from the contractors.
Mrs. Flossie D. Patterson aged 32 wife of Earl Patterson res iding east of Cloverdale died Monday afternoon at 4 30 from influenza after about two weeks illness She was a Cloverdale school graduate and had studied nursing.
The W. R. C. met in regular session Monday at the G. A. R. room in the courthouse with most officers present. The G. A. R. flag and altar cloth were cleaned since the last meeting, reflecting the corps many ongoing duties though some items remain unsettled.
The club spent a large sum on patriotic projects including presenting a flag and pole to the Allison Home, silk flags for patriotic essay prizes, and silk flags for deceased veterans. It contributed to G A R funds, flag funds, southern Memorial, Nancy Hanks, local and child welfare funds, and Soldiers and Sailors Orphan fund. Christmas ecards were sent to G A R members and shut in veterans. It also sent flowers to sick comrades and funeral floral offerings and answered calls for veterans families, totaling over 150 dollars in a year.
A Michigan Central freight train struck and killed Alfred Wiggs 35 and Charlotte Williams 33 at a Gary grade crossing. Police traced the couple to an all night party in Calumet City and identified the bodies through relatives and friends.
Emily Johnson Mildred Gowen and Amelia Elling were guests of Miss Etta Head last Sunday. Easton Dickey suffers a lame back. Bert Gross failed to make his weekly visit, delaying cream deliveries from Sugar Creek Creamery. Elbert Irwin and wife visited his parents in Rockville. Nic Skelton wrecked his car last week with minor damage and no serious injuries. Herndon Glendon Irwin attended church in Knightsville. Carl Skelton remains bedbound with rheumatism in the lip. Stone hauling continues on the Joan Brattain road repair project. Henry and Mrs. Marshall have gone to Texas for about a week. Elder Joseph Sherman of Kansas will preach at Long Branch church on Sunday February 3 at 10 30 a m and 7 p m.
North Clinton Falls residents shared meals and visits across several households. Elbert Bettis and family hosted Bettis and kin with Pierce and Heady families. Morton guests included Lane and Shonkwiler households. others called on George Smith, Burk family, and Goddard residence.
Ott Barker spent Sunday with Will Barker and family, calling on Mrs. Susan Riggle at James Alexander's home on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wilson of Bloomingdale visited their mother Mrs. Alice Wilson Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Barker and Miss Brittia Wilson called on Nellie Watson in Carpentersville Saturday afternoon. Will Newby spent Sunday with his son near Fincastle. Mary Tool visited sister Mrs. Charles Rowe Saturday evening. Bertha Allen of Bainbridge will stay a few days with her mother Mrs. Nerve Barker. Jeasie Wilson and Lester Wilson, students at Holandsburg and Wabash College respectively, spent the weekend with parents Mr. and Mrs. Clark Wilson. Lyticia McFerran remains ill. Arthur Barker and family visited Ross Oliver’s home Thursday. Lucile Wilson called on Mrs. Alice Wilson Sunday morning. Howard Cramer visited with Lester Wilson on Sunday.
The Ladies Aid will meet all day with Mrs Wallace Spencer on February 7 to work for the Aid. Mrs Lida Pierce Mrs Eula Staggs and son Mrs Goldie Bee called on Mrs Thelma Humphrey. Leslie Frank and Miss Frances Hinkle were married Tuesday night at Greencastle. Mr and Mrs Arvel Roach and daughters of Greencastle and Max ine Bettis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Pierce.
Dr. G Bromley Oxnam speaks at Meharry Hall for DePauw Vesper services broadcast Sundays 3 45 to 4 45 by station WFEM. This marks his second appearance as the program gains high praise and reaches its eighth broadcast Sunday.
An Indianapolis woman Mrs Le grand Cannon hosted in the Willard suite as her father Roy O West Secretary of Interior entertained President and Mrs Coolidge at a cabinet dinner. Attendees included Dr G Bromley Oxnam president of DePauw University and numerous senators and representatives from Illinois Ohio Arizona and Wisconsin along with church and university members. Palms and ferns decorated the suite with bowls of spring flowers on the table.
William Brookshire a 54 year old Ladoga resident attempted suicide Tuesday morning by running a Ford coupe with the exhaust connected in a woods on the Sherman Trimble farm two miles north of Ladoga. He was found unconscious and rushed to Crawfordsville for treatment.
The attending physician said Brookshire would suffer no lasting effects from the carbon monoxide fumes that rendered him unconscious and expected full recovery within a few days. He was taken home Tuesday afternoon and, after revival, admitted to attempting suicide but provided no motive.
Robert Bryan of Greencastle and a companion narrowly escaped serious injuries when his roadster struck a standing freight train at the Monon crossing on the Manhattan road south of Greencastle Tuesday around midnight. The car ran along the track but did not overturn the embankment.
Motorists in Greencastle are buying gasoline two cents cheaper after Standard Oil Company of Indiana reduced prices effective Tuesday. Both high test and straight run gasoline fell two cents due to lower crude prices and competitive conditions. Other local stations are presumed to follow the lead.
Mrs. V. L. Raphael was laid to rest Tuesday morning January 28 at 16 30 in the Presley Lane Church yard Pleasant Ridge suburb of Cincinnati Ohio The service was conducted by Rev W L Schmalhorst pastor and included messages from Rev Dr J W Stephens professor of church history Lane Theological Seminary The pall bearers were fellow workers from Pleasant Ridge Church and many former associates attended to honor her. Mr Raphael will visit friends in Cincinnati for several days.
Greencastle Legion Post No 58 hosts the Fifth District gathering with Post No 281 assisting. A parade leads to the 7 PM meeting, with most district posts expected to attend. Other district meetings are planned at Terre Haute Brazil Danville Terre Haute Clinton and Rockville on specified dates.
The Greencastle City and township Consolidated schools will dedicate the new Second Ward School building on a Wednesday night February 6. Roy B. Wisehart, state superintendent, will give the dedicatory address after a 7:15 Greencastle High School orchestra concert, with the formal program at 7:40 and the contractor handing keys to the board of education.
A new school facility on Iowa Street opens with a parent teacher association led tour for visitors. The layout includes six classrooms, an auditorium, a full basement, and separate rooms for staff and janitors. Architects McGuire and Shook, contractors Heath and Beemer, completed the brick structure in record time for October use.
Lottie Dickey of Indianapolis spent Friday night and Saturday with her three sons and mother Mr E E Gardner. Carey Payne bought a new Ford sedan. Lester Leonard and family visited Sunday with the latter's parents Mr and Mrs James Roger. Floyd Payne visiting home folk on his return to the west. Oscar Rowings and wife of Grey Castle visited Mrs Rowing's parents Mr and Mrs Richard Miller Sunday. Easton Dickey and Andre were at Eldora Gardner's Saturday evening for dinner.
Prof. H. B. Gough of DePauw University will deliver a talk during the regular noon luncheon of the Kiwanis Club, at a local church, Thursday.
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