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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
4
Mrs. Paul Rainey of Fort Wayne Indiana endorses Konjola claiming rapid neuritis pain relief after two bottles. She describes back stabbing pains easing and says every ache vanished after treatment. Konjola is stocked at The Owl drug store in Greencastle and by local grocers.
Scores from American Association games include Milwaukee 1 Indianapolis 0 and St Paul 7 Toledo 5 while Minneapolis 13 Columbus 3. Louisville 2 Kansas City in twelve innings. American League results show Washington 3 Cleveland 2 and New York 15 Chicago 7. National League high scores list New York 10 Cincinnati 1 and Pittsburgh 15 Philadelphia 4.
The Vincennes Water Company contests the Public Service Commission estimate of its water works at 725000, seeking to prohibit rates based on that figure. The company proposes 1400000, with Burnell testifying two appraisals 1421740 and 1425500 and noting depreciation changes. A court session included questioning over a flag pole item and a patriotic flag claim amid testimony from manager George Alexander.
Joe Morris of Gary was unanimously chosen department commander of the United Spanish War Veterans of Indiana at the closing meeting in Terre Haute. Muncie was picked as the site for the 1929 convention. A record 207 delegates attended the largest encampment in state history. Officers elected included Bert Hall, Gary, adjutant, and H. M. Nichols, Gary, quartermaster. senior and junior vice commanders were decided by narrow margins for Her bert Spencer Huntington over Louis P. Denner Logansport and Fred Loetzerich Evansville over A Metzer Lafayette.
Seattle hosts the 12th Kiwanis International convention June 17 to 21 with speakers U S Senator Clarence C Dill of Spokane and Dr Thomas Arkle Clark head of men at the University of Illinois The event expects about 6000 delegates and visitors from 1703 clubs across the United States and Canada. In a lighter note the piece envisions future strong athletic couples and features Dr Walter M Dickie's optimistic medical standards for a healthy child.
Two Greencastle youths, Raymond A. Dirks and Howard O. Wright, received Bachelor of Science degrees from Purdue University at the fifty fourth annual commencement. President Edward C. Elliott conferred the degrees after the procession and a Purdue Military Band program. About 525 degrees were handed to graduates for work completed in the past school year.
STOP 36 Mr and Mrs James A Hutcheson Mr and Mrs Oral Hutcheson and Will Boone spent Sunday in Indianapolis. Mrs Will Boone injured May 30 in Indianapolis is recovering at home in Reelsville. Andrew Appell made a business trip to Cincinnati last week. George Morland and wife visited Mrs Martha Hutcheson Monday evening. Richard Morland relapsed Sunday but is slowly recovering. William McElroy and Wayne and Darrell Hutcheson drive new Chevrolet coupes. Ross Hutcheson and wife left for Bloomington Monday. James A Hutcheson has been on the sick list. Luther Girtons baby is ill but recovering. Mrs Elizabeth Conley visited Mrs Joseph Hutcheson and Mrs Grose Sunday afternoon. Mrs Clara Hutchison returned from north Wabash trip.
Hamilton, attorney, presented a plat of the former Grubb property on north Indiana street owned by Anna Estelle Sluss and others. He asked the council to approve before making out the assessment rolls on this street.
Wool from the Putnam County wool pool recently sold to a Fort Wayne firm will be received at the Marshall store room on north Jackson street Thursday. The firm will have graders and other personnel at the warehouse to handle the wool as it is received.
Lawrence Gardner, a William Randel truck driver, was painfully injured early Wednesday when a truck ran over his right leg as he helped push a stalled truck from the Randel garage. He slipped on slick pavement. foot and leg bruised, toenail torn loose. bones not confirmed. He lodged at Harry Bohard’s home.
D B Johnson representing the Civic Union asked Greencastle council for permission to erect a four story office building at Jackson and Walnut streets with the ground floor rented and fourth floor for Union offices, planning to add sections as funds allow. He proposed a permanent 60 by 77 foot structure similar to the Alamo building with later expansion possible.
Robert Johns, ex marine, and partner Serena Bergandi won the National Endurance dance contest after 260 hours totaling twelve days. They share a $5,500 grand prize. Runners up Walter Grafsky and Pyle Bunionner plus Marcella Meadows of Chicago earned the $1,000 second prize. Meadows collapsed seconds before the final rest period.
Carrol Kendrick Priest born January 30 1861 in Monroe township Putnam County died June 8 1928 aged 67 years four months nine days. He married Sally A Reeves in 1881 who died 1891 leaving two children. He married Cordelia Reeves Starr in 1892 creating three more children. He lost vision in 1925 but remained cheerful. Survived by wife five children two step children six grandchildren and nephew Frank Hinkle who cared for him. The verse Some where the load is lifted is given.
Miss Mary Hazelrng at Indianapolis Teachers College visits Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. Burris. Wanita Fultz from Akron vacationing with her parents and relatives. Mrs. Gilberta Coffman prepares for a three month abroad trip. Mrs. James Wells of Buffalo visits Indiana relatives. Indiana University commencement attended by Coffman family. Miss Charlotte Maze Shaw graduates. Miss Nelia Cale of Terre Haute vacations with her parents. James Jr born June 5 to Mr. and Mrs. James Malcom. Gosport visitors include Fred Fultz and daughter and Mrs. William Pollard. Buffalo natives Haltom family visit then depart for Lafayette. Snider family visiting Terre Haute and Philo. R. V. Murphy, injured in a wreck, resumes work. Mrs. Joseph celebrates her birthday with a garden feast in Talera Oklahoma with guests from Indianapolis.
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