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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
3
Mrs Neely O'Hair, who recently suffered a nervous breakdown, was taken back to Putnam County Hospital Friday morning after a relapse. Her doctors believe her condition will respond quickly to treatment.
Mr and Mrs John Hostetter and a family plan to relocate to Lafayette Sunday after a year in Greencastle. He served as superintendent for Alpha Tau Omega at Seminary Street Kappa Phi Sigma on Locust Street and Theta Kappa Nu remodeling on Washington Street. They currently reside with Mrs Marie Zaharakas on Locust Street.
May Smith is granted a divorce from James Smith on cruel and inhuman treatment. The court awards custody of their one year old daughter and alimony of 150 dollars.
In Putnam Circuit Court the defendants filed a motion for a new trial in the Charles G. Sanders Co. vs. David S. McGuire and others case. Judge James P. Hughes earlier ruled for the plaintiff awarding 2368 dollars after a hearing last month.
The Putnam County Clerk issued seven marriage licenses during May as the month closed. Mary Jeanette Bandy, former superintendent of a hospital in Charleston Illinois, has been appointed superintendent of the new Clay County Hospital, with home in Terre Haute. Mr and Mrs Bruce Frazier of Florida are visiting Mr and Mrs John McFarlane north of Greencastle. Frazier is McFarlane’s brother and formerly lived in Greencastle.
Miss Ella McNeil of Indianapolis assistant state director of Public Health nursing attended a joint meeting of the Tuberculosis Association and Red Cross in the Green castle law library at 2 o clock Friday. A Buick driven by Postmaster E R Bartley collided with a Ford driven by John Burk on a narrow road near Clinton Falls causing damage to the Buick radius rod and fender. Bartley hesitated to ditch for safety as Burk sped through a sharp curve. Bartley and Mrs Bartley with Mr and Mrs Ernest Stoner then returned to Greencastle en route to Russellville for a Kiwanis gathering. The other car sustained slight damage.
Mrs. E. B. Nichols of East Seminary Street plans a trip to Waterbury Connecticut to visit relatives.
Mrs George R Christie and her son Stephen of Miami Florida have traveled to Spencer to spend a few days with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Mark Rector move from East Walnut street to Stilesville. George Browning relocates from Mrs John Browning’s farm east of Greencastle. Pontiac and Oakland dealer Stark and Griffith deliver a Pontiac coupe to Forest Cook and an Oakland two door to Ira Marshall. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Clyde Murphy of Thermopolis Wyoming and Mr and Mrs Claude Burks of Akron Ohio visiting W E Bond and relatives. Mrs Murphy and Mrs Burks are Bond daughters. Gertrude Hazelette of Roachdale was a Green Castle visitor. Edna West leaves for Flint Michigan to visit J Agnew Cox who graduated DePauw in 1924. Mr and Mrs Mark Woodworth welcome a son born Friday near Hoosier Highlands. Mrs John F Cannon, Miss Lela Walls, Mrs W M McGaughey and Mrs Charles J Arnold traveled to Indianapolis for the day.
Prof. and Mrs. F. L. Busenburg travel to Rochester to visit Mrs. Busenburg’s parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robinson.
Assistant Postmaster Ernest Stoner attended a Friday night session of the Indianapolis chapter of Postal Supervisors where Harry F. Folger, president of the National Association of Postal Supervisors from Pittsburgh, addressed topics on general interests and improving postal service. Over eighty persons attended.
Seventy five crates containing over 2200 pigeons were released at the local Big Four station Saturday morning for their flight back to home roosts in Cleveland. The birds are shipped from Cleveland by express during the summer for release.
The Central Trust Company as trustee for Ruth O Hair filed suit in Putnam Court against Bascon O Hair seeking collection of two unpaid notes totaling 400 dollars. Hays and Murphy are the attorneys for the plaintiff.
H. A. Sherrill reports the sale of a Dodge Victory Six to Walter Haines and an Essex coach to J. A. Quinn, detailing vehicle transfers and buyers.
Mrs George L Christie and her son Stephen of Miami Florida have been visiting relatives here and are spending a couple of days with Mr and Mrs William Stucky at Cataract.
Flames destroyed a coal oil stove in a Greencastle house on the southeast corner of Arlington and Seminary streets Sunday morning. Firemen arrived but did not report broader damage. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Schmitt of Newcastle visited Greencastle and later traveled with the Burkhalters to French Lick and West Baden.
Township trustees and county commissioners held their regular monthly meetings on Monday. Regular business was transacted at both sessions, outlining local governance matters and routine approvals.
The article lists Democratic delegates D. B. Hostetter John H. Morland Charles Harris Daniel O. Hurst A. E. Hutcheson Harry W. Moore O. G. Webb William Glidewell Alpheus Hurst Fred L. Fultz Sanford Romine and Jesse F. Young set to attend in Indianapolis Tuesday and Wednesday. It notes D L Vandament remains hospitalized in critical condition with kidney trouble as family stays at bedside and mentions Leslie Vandament visiting from Indianapolis. Pauline Mullinix formerly of Brazil participates in Ernestine Myers Annual Revue at the Terre Haute Indiana Theater. Prof Guthrie E Hassell of the University piano studies in Europe on a one year leave.
The township trustees have handed a certified list of delinquent dog tax owners to Prosecutor Clifford Dickerson. Affidavits will be filed and arrests made. A fine of 16 dollars and 50 cents will be imposed on all delinquent dog owners.
Miss Ruth Lane of Cloverdale and Miss Honor Gregory of Gosport visited friends in Greencastle Sunday. Mrs Frank Ellis and her daughter Florence of Terre Haute visited Mr and Mrs Park Dunbar on Saturday. Ellis formerly lived in Greencastle.
Mr and Mrs Charles Godschalk of Fort Wayne visited Mr and Mrs Lloyd Grose and family Sunday. Emma Catherine and Virginia daughters of the Grose household returned home with the Godschalks for the visit.
McGuire and Roach of McGuire Shook met with the school board at 1 pm today at the High School Building to discuss plans for the new Second Ward School. Fred V. Thomas was in Brazil Monday on legal business.
Mrs Ira Davis and her daughter from Terre Haute visited Mr and Mrs C P Reeves west of Green Castle on Sunday.
A photo in the Indianapolis Star on Monday features Major John Garrison Dunbar, 89, noted as the oldest living graduate of DePauw University.
W Henry McLean of DePauw University spoke at the Indianapolis Camp Gideons meeting praising the group for transforming traveling salesmen from shunned to welcomed due to their moral character and emphasis on religion. He credited the Gideons with improving public perceptions and noting many members are salesmen.
Relatives were notified Sunday that James Worrell two year old son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Worrell of Indianapolis fractured a leg Saturday afternoon between the hip and knee. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment. Mrs Worrell is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Long of this city.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Long and Mr and Mrs Wallace Long of this City visited in New Market and Crawfordsville Sunday. The trip highlighted family ties and local travel patterns.
Funeral services were held from the home south of Crawfordsville for Edward W. Huffman aged 63 who died Friday afternoon. His widow Myrtle Allen Huffman previously of Putnam County married in 1887. Surviving are the widow two sons a daughter a sister and three brothers.
Prof. Jerome Hixson of DePauw University travels with his mother Mrs. F W Hixson and brother Robert Hixson to California for summer teaching duties. Robert Hixson will enter a Citizens Military Training camp this summer and the party plans to return to Greencastle in the fall.
Dr H B Gough of DePauw University preached at the Martinsville Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday morning. He previously served as supply pastor of the Martinsville church about sixteen years ago.
A woman departed Tuesday morning for Colorado Springs, Colorado, traveling with her niece Miss Margaret Ward, a DePauw student from Colorado Springs.
Fillmore resident Guy Jackson remains homebound due to illness, with family monitoring his condition and providing care as needed.
Mrs. Mary Humphrey Bittles of the west outskirts was rushed to County Hospital Monday evening in serious condition.
A marriage license was issued in Brazil to Ray Dobson a sign painter and Merle Brattian both of Greencastle.
Mrs Roxanna Bennett longtime Waynetown resident and mother of Mrs Thomas died at her daughter Mrs Vernie Fruits home after a stroke of paralysis. Surviving are two sons from Roachdale and Litton. Funeral Friday at 10 80 AM at Wesley Church with Rev boro presiding, E F Prevo of Hillsides charged.
Arnett Craver and Donald Grimes depart by automobile for Hollywood California. Craver is a recent high school graduate while Grimes will be a junior next year, sons of local residents Mr and Mrs Ray L Craver and Mr and Mrs Hansell Grimes.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Bloomington for Mrs Anna E B Greeves widow of Robert E Greeves aged 81 She died at her daughter Mrs William Coursons home on Sunday Mr and Mrs Courson are well known in Greencastle Courson formerly principal of Greencastle High School for about ten years.
Mrs Henry Lyons of Mt Meridian fractured her hip last Friday at home and is rapidly recovering. John Moore an employee of the Portland Cement Company suffered a severe cut on the forehead while working at the plant Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Catherine Hagel assistant librarian at the University is confined to her home on Olive Street due to illness.
Miss Wonne Elliott of Muncie visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs D E Ruark on Chestnut street over the weekend. She was accompanied by Mr and Mrs Ora Ruark of Indianapolis who stayed with the Ruarks.
Miss Ida M. Dickey a Martha Ridpath School teacher for the past year leaves for Windfall for the summer. Elder and Mrs. E N Beshears of Cynthiana Posey County visit Elder Jasper N Dalby and Edward Dalby at 917 South Indiana Street. Their son Orlando who has been attending DePauw University travels home with them.
Friends announce the death of Mrs Mary C Cline at Ladoga at nearly 80 years old. Widow of John Cline she was born near New Ross and left six children. Interment followed Monday afternoon in the New Ross cemetery.
Miss Lucile Glidewell of Putnamville a teacher at the First Ward school last year will attend Indiana State Normal School at Terre Haute this summer.
Harold Anderson of Madison township, a contractor, has traveled to Montana to select a suitable location for relocation and expects to move his family there once a suitable place is found.
John L Keen is granted a divorce from Icy P Keen in Putnam Circuit Court on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The ruling confirms the end of their marriage and outlines the legal termination of the union.
Judge James P. Hughes was in Indianapolis on Tuesday to participate in the Democratic State convention.
Robert H. O'Hair will arrive Wednesday from Los Angeles to visit his mother Mrs. R. L. O'Hair. Miss Wilna Hunt, niece of H. B. Walls, has gone to Indianapolis to visit her sister Mrs. Verne Bell. James Coleman, a cement plant employee, sustained a severe head cut Monday night and was treated by Dr. C. B. O'Brien.
Coach and Mrs. W L Hughes of South Locust Street depart for Hastings Nebraska for three weeks then proceed to New York City and plan to return by late August. Mrs Margaret Kennedy, wintering with her daughter Mrs F W Hixon, North-
Remains of 83 year old Mrs Harriett Abbott wife of the late J J Abbott died at Rushville and were interred in Forest Hills cemetery on Wednesday. The Abbotts resided in Greencastle where their four children attended DePauw University. The children include Mrs Inez Craig Mrs Charles G Lange Eau Claire Wisconsin Mrs Raphael Palmer Bundy Zionsville and Dr Alonzo Abbott Grand Forks North Dakota. The family and friends accompanied the body to Greencastle by motor Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Theodore Crawley attend the State Democratic convention in Indianapolis.
Mr and Mrs Harold Knoll of Miami Florida arrived Tuesday to spend several weeks with relatives and attend the DePauw commencement exercises.
Miss Shirley Sinclair of Indianapolis visited Cloverdale for Decoration exercises. Miss Beryl Sandy spent Friday and Saturday in Bloomington. Mrs. Shaw of Newcastle attended Decoration exercises here Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rockwell and daughter Georgia visited G. B. Rockwell Sunday. Lee Walters, a State Normal student, weekend with his parents north of town. Miss Pearl Maze finished her English teaching term in Bloomington and returned home. Mrs. Clarence Davis spent a week visiting Terre Haute friends. Mrs. Irene Best of Indianapolis visits Mr. and Mrs. Chaney Flinn and Mr. and Mrs. Otto McCoy.
The article lists numerous Sunday visits among Indianapolis families including Mr. and Mrs. Frank McKamey Mrs. Andrew McKamey and others. It notes Delicia Lee Rogers and Charles Peatol visiting Joe Rogers and family. Memorial exercises at a local school drew a large audience with C. C. Gillen delivering the address and fine music. Other items mention Mrs. Niles Martin improving, Lelitia Poynter selling her Main Street home to the Kennedys and planning to move to Sebring Florida, with an auction of household goods held last Saturday.
The Rev. Howard Tower of Green Castle spent Sunday with the Mercers. The Ladies Aid of Canaan M E Church meets Wednesday June 20 at Mrs. Clyde Vance near Canaan Chapel. Mrs. Matilda Beaman and son Ray spent Saturday with the Youngs and Hasslers. Esther Hedge injured her leg last Monday. ten stitches were required after glass cut. Sunday School at 10 30 A M and preaching at 7 30 P M conducted by Rev. Tower. Children’s Day program participants urged to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Michell and Mrs. Smith spent Sunday with M. E. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. James Hylton spent Tuesday with Will Barkers. Mr. and Mrs. Johnie Bugg spent part of last week with Johnie Bugg. Cecil Knauer and family spent Sunday with Wilbur Arnold near Green. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanks called on Aden Hanks Sunday evening. Ruben Masten spent Wednesday with Fred Hanks. Miss Nora Baker spent Tuesday with Nora Persson. Miss Aline Goodwin spent Thursday with Marie Beck. Henry Osborn and family and Elyah Baker spent Sunday with Mrs. Tom Ball. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Doty spent Saturday night and Sunday with Will Arnold.
Supporters of Governor Al Smith claim he would be the second choice for Indiana's delegation to the Democratic national convention. Indiana favored Evana Woollen as the first choice but the Tenth District caucus designated Smith as a second option, signaling growing backing despite United States Senator James A Reed forces active with Frank J Prince promoting Reed's campaign.
A political report notes that delegates would back Reed if the Woollen boom causes instability. The comment suggests Reed’s support would rise in a crisis scenario affecting wool prices and local leadership.
Two Fillmore couples were married at Paris Illinois on Monday morning according to announcements by the young people after their return. Alberta Elliott daughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Elliott became the bride of Earl Gorham son of Mr and Mrs Dora Gorham who live east of Greencastle on the paved road. Evelyn Jane Miller was married to Leonard Newman son of Mr and Mrs William Newman. Mrs Newman has been living with Willian Smith of Marion township. All the young people attended Fillmore high school and are well known in the community. Their marriage came as a surprise to friends and relatives. Earl Gorham with his parents formerly lived in Greencastle and is well known here.
Eugene Dixon of Brazil working for Indiana Portland Cement Company fell forty feet from a scaffold late Tuesday. He landed with his knee torn open and the large bone in his right leg broken. He was rushed to the County Hospital where Dr. David Sluss sewed the knee bones, with a prognosis of a likely stiffened leg.
John W. Robe president of the Wool Growers' Association announced Wednesday that Jerry Krauss and Krauss & Apfelbaum of Fort Wayne, the high bidders, will receive the wool from the Putnam County wool pool on June 14.
Major F B Ebbert, one of the era’s notable orators, will address attendees at the local church. The speaker’s appearance promises a high profile address before a standing crowd seeking guidance and inspiration.
Major F B Ebbert, attorney and veteran, will speak Monday at 7 30 P M in the First Christian Church Green Castle on The Unfinished Battle. Ebbert once led legal work for the Illinois and National Anti Saloon Leagues and now heads Pacific coast legal affairs. Also to speak is Pussyfoot Johnson, noted opponent of liquor.
Judge James P. Hughes of Green Castle and Richard Wereneke of Terre Haute were elected delegates to the Democratic National Convention in Houston by Fifth District state delegates at the State House meeting in Indianapolis Tuesday evening. Alternate delegates named were John Carpenter of Brazil and Floyd Allen of Carbon.
Ruth H. Smith through James and Allee files divorce suit against Ray M. Smith alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She accuses him of saying he does not love her and does not want to live with her, of striking her, and of associating with other women. She resides at 901 North Madison Street and works as treasurer for Automatic Utilities Corporation in Rochester, New York. The couple married April 6, 1917 and separated May 7, 1928.
Henry Oliver 81 prominent Bainbridge resident died at home east of Bainbridge on State Road Tuesday after a prolonged illness. He was a farmer and stock buyer. Survived by widow five sons Harvey Daniel Dexter Ross Clay of Bainbridge and Greencastle and one daughter Mrs. Cora Hampton of Dover. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Bainbridge Christian Church with burial in Bainbridge cemetery.
Elder Jasper N. Dalby returned from Fairbanks Indiana where he led the funeral for Garland E. Putnam a 13 year old boy who died from blood poisoning after a rat bite. The boy was bitten while removing a rat from a trap and died a week later with many attendees at the service.
Miss Mabel Hurst daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Hurst of Indianapolis formerly Greencastle and Paul Dickson of Lakeland Florida married Tuesday evening at St Pauls Episcopal Church Indianapolis pastor Dr Lewis Brown officiated maid of honor Miss Madonna Hurst best man Eldon C Hill. The couple will reside in Indianapolis where Mr Dickson pursues literary work and has written plays and short stories.
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