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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
3
J. C. Hensley a Monon railroad conductor suffered a dislocated shoulder in an accident at Ladoga early Friday. At Greencastle Dr. W. R. Hutcheson treated the injury at the Monon station and reduced the fracture.
The fragment records a Chevrolet sedan delivered to John Huffman of Bainbridge on Thursday. Mentions Mrs J G Hunt and daughter Ethel in Indianapolis on Friday and Earl Murburger from an unclear place on Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Ziegleman and Mrs. James Harlan spent Friday in Indianapolis. Mrs. Leslie Hamaker attended commencement exercises at Indiana State Normal School in Terre Haute. Niece Miss Eula Clay Heath, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heath of Washington Township, graduated. Mrs. George R. Christie and son Stephen, visiting for four weeks, left Friday for Miami Florida.
Friday morning a gasoline leak under the hood of William Sutherlin’s Studebaker ignited by the exhaust pipe. firemen extinguished the blaze with a chemical, causing only smoke and paint damage. The incident occurred in front of the city library on Walnut street, witnessed by C. C. Gillen.
John D. Welch of Bloomington receives a new Chevrolet coach delivered by Beck Sales Company.
City firemen extinguished a fire at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Webster 704 south Indiana street about 4 o'clock Friday afternoon using chemicals. Damage was confined to the coal oil stove with no other losses reported.
Mrs Ella Jackson, living east of town, who had been ill for several weeks, is now able to be out.
George W. Stewart files suit in Putnam Circuit Court against Carl Rady John Rady and Thomas Rady of Roachdale seeking $1,100 for an overdue note. Charles McGaughey represents the plaintiff.
Ora Day, a prominent local farmer, will attend the Democratic national convention in Houston Texas on June 26 as a representative of the Putnam County Farm Bureau.
Paul Eggerman aged 19, a penal farm escapee, receives a 1 to 5 year sentence in the Indiana State Reformatory at Pendleton. Judge James P. Hughes presides in the Putnam Circuit Court. Eggerman, sent from Marion county court, escaped in July 1927 and was recaptured recently at Lima.
Raymond Wright of Madison township returned from Kansas City where he joined the Indiana farm delegation at the Republican National Convention seeking support for the McNary-Haugen Farm Relief bill in the GOP. Frank Donner and wife left for Minneapolis for the International Rotary Convention and a Wisconsin resort trip. Donner attends as Greencastle club delegate and Mrs. Donner attends a sorority convention. They expect a three week trip.
Prof Oscar H Williams leaves for Urbana Illinois to teach in the University of Illinois summer session offering graduate courses in the College of Education. H C Foster of King Morrison and Foster Ford agents, under observation by a specialist in Indianapolis, attended the Masonic reception for Ralph Howard. Foster recovering and expects to return to business soon. he stays in Indianapolis near the specialist rather than in a hospital.
Mrs. R. A. Ogg of South Locust Street was summoned to Bloomington Saturday due to the serious illness of her niece, Mrs. Grace Westfall.
M. J. Murphy travels Sunday to West Baden to spend several days away. His wife, Mrs. Murphy, visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tobin in Roachdale during his absence.
Prof and Mrs W W Carson and their daughter left Sunday for southern California where Professor Carson will teach during the summer a brief family update from the local report.
C Edwin Jones of Elkhorn Wisconsin spent Sunday in Greencastle with Mrs Jones and family.
W. P. Evans and family with Miss Beatrice Evans of Indianapolis spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Evans on east Hanna street.
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Fish er Austin who reside on North Madison Street.
Miss Alice Thompson of the Thompson Hat Shop travels Sunday to Des Moines Iowa to spend two weeks with her mother, seeking a quiet visit and family time away from the shop.
Mrs James Hardy of New York toured here with friends on Sunday en route to Rockville for a lengthy stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Phillips. She planned a visit with Mr and Mrs Paul Hardy in Albion Illinois, Mr Hardy’s parents. Stanley M Davis and his son attended George Williams’s funeral in Brazil on Sunday. Williams died after a four month illness. Both Williams and Davis belonged to the National Fraternal Society for the Weaf.
Miss Ethel Ferrand auditor for the State Highway and Miss Ruth Wood of Indianapolis were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Carl Ferrand east of Greencastle. Mrs Sarah Rockaway of Muncie and Mrs Lillie Ferrand of south Jackson street also attended.
Miss Esther Snider returns to Greencastle to spend the summer with her parents after teaching in Indianapolis the past year.
John Evans, owner of a confectionery in Franklin, traveled to Greencastle on Sunday and Monday for business or community reasons.
Edmond Torr underwent an operation at the County hospital on Monday morning.
Judge James P. Hughes and Dr. W. M. McGaughey traveled to Indianapolis Monday afternoon for civic and professional engagements.
An all day Baptist gathering with a basket dinner will be held at the Reelsville church on Sunday June 24. Everyone is welcome to attend.
James L. Randel, after receiving medical treatment at Putnam County Hospital, left Sunday to return to his rooms on East Washington Street.
Spencer editor Philip Maxwell and wife visited Greencastle friends Sunday afternoon. Emmett Burkhalter left for six weeks at Camp Knox Kentucky for ROTC training with his mother and Gordon Schmitt. Buick sedans were delivered to William Wetz and Edward Struckmann. DePauw professor Van Denman Thompson gave an Indianapolis organ recital Sunday night.
More than 100 school men met at Spencer Monday to discuss state aid issues. Roy R. Roudebush chaired the conference with speeches by State Superintendent Roy P. Wisehart and John Linebarger of Rockville, a Democratic candidate for state superintendent. John B. Boyd of Greencastle also attended.
Mrs. R. E. Richards of east Franklin street and Miss Jewel Ashton of Bloomington street travel to Columbus as delegates from the Woman's Relief Corps for the G. A. R. encampment event.
Putnam Circuit Court hears a filing by John O M ullane seeking guardianship for John A O M ullane of Cloverdale. Attorney John R Miller represents the petitioner alleging the ward is old and infirm and unable to manage affairs.
Prof. E. R. Smith of DePauw University and Paul Stratton, a 1928 graduate, have gone to North Carolina on a collecting trip. Smith is head of the geology department at DePauw.
D B Johnson began remodeling the large house at College avenue and Seminary streets. Plans include building business rooms beneath and using the upper portion as apartments.
State highway crews widen the bridge at the foot of Lime stone Hill just south of the National Road on State Road 43. The narrow span has long been a hazardous point for motorists and pedestrians.
Miss Frances Laterstick Miss Shirley Lenowitz and Miss Lee Zuckerman of Indianapolis are guests of Mrs. H A Bohard and family east Franklin street.
The fifteen year old son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Shaner of Fern injured his right arm at home late Monday afternoon. While cranking a Ford the engine backfired fracturing the bone just below the elbow. His parents took him to Dr Tucker's office where the bone was set.
J. W. Herod and daughter were called to Laketon Monday by the critical illness of Rome Gorham, who died early Tuesday. Mrs. J. H. Pitchford and Mrs. Henry Werneke drove to Indianapolis on business. Mrs. Charles Cartwright returned to Lafayette after visiting Mrs. Mary Welch. James Reeves of East Walnut Street went to Detroit to visit relatives.
Moffett and Dobbs delivered a country club coupe to Phylander Pruitt on east Walnut street. Mr and Mrs Everett King welcomed a daughter born Tuesday and reside at 511 Howard street.
Sheriff Eiteljorge urged by Danville authorities to locate 51 year old Leon Christie. Christie, 6 feet tall, 225 pounds, gray hair and brown eyes, left home on April 28 and has not been seen since. Last known to drive a Studebaker touring car.
A divorce complaint by Pearl Stigler against David Stigler was dismissed in the Putnam Circuit court at the cost of the plaintiff. A petition for sale of real estate was filed in the Putnam Circuit court by Citizens' Trust Co. as executor of Simpson F. Lockridge against William P. Lockridge and others.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Nelson of Indianapolis visited Mr and Mrs Albert Nelson Sunday on West Walnut Street road implying a family gathering or social call between relatives in the same area.
Charles Sanders will depart in the latter part of the week for an extended visit to Salina Kansas.
Eugene Dobbs of Indianapolis visited relatives in Greencastle Sunday. Misses Ella and Margaret Murphy of Terre Haute also visited relatives in Greencastle Sunday. Howard Hanks and Clifford Miller spent Sunday in Bedford for dirt track races and visited Riverside Park in Indianapolis in the evening. Bert May of the state tax board met the County Board of Review Monday to discuss tax equalization in the county.
Prof. L. FE. Mitchell of DePauw traveled to Logansport Tuesday morning for the three day State Sunday School convention. He is slated to take part in the county officers conference and plans to return to Greencastle Thursday evening.
Mrs Dallas Pickett of Spencer formerly of this city left Tuesday for Miami Florida to visit for several weeks. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs Charles Reed and Mr Reed. Mrs John Allee Sr spent Wednesday in Indianapolis.
Funeral services for Mildred M. Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs John Evans were held Sunday at 2 pm at McCurry Funeral home with Rev C Howard Taylor officiating. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery. Beck Sales Co reports sale of a Chevrolet car Saturday to James Pratt of New Winchester.
Miss Mary Strain of Greencastle rural route departs Monday to study at Oxford University next year. A 1916 DePauw graduate, she earned a Master of Arts in 1925 and helped in the public speaking department for several semesters.
A finding for the plaintiff quieting title to real estate was issued Tuesday in Putnam Circuit Court. The suit was brought by Eugene Pearl William son against Andrew Frank and others.
George W. Young of Reelsville was taken to Evansville Hospital for the insane by Deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan. Officials say he suffers a form of religious insanity and hospital treatment is hoped to help. Young is well known in Washington township. Sheriff Edward Eitelforge transported Paul Eggerman to the state reformatory at Pendleton for a 1 to 5 year sentence. Laurence Black of Philadelphia, a former Greencastle resident, is visiting with his aunt Miss Virginia Black and uncle Andrew Hanna, accompanied by his daughter who will spend the summer with Miss Black.
Vernor Worrell of Indianapolis visits relatives for a few days and is the son in law of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. P. Long.
Mr and Mrs Sameus Hartley of south Locust street entertain their daughter Mrs Lorin Boyles of Arkansas City Ark and Dr L B Vermillion and Mrs Vermillion of Sioux City Iowa for a two week visit with relatives. They will also visit Crawfordsville Indiana. Dr Vermillion a government veterinarian is a brother of County Superintendent John C Vermillion. Miss Katherine Klein a DePauw University student from Greencastle joins a DePauw party touring Niagara Falls New York City Boston Philadelphia and other eastern sites for about a month.
Mayor Charles McGaughey was in Lafayette on Monday for unspecified official business. Local officials did not disclose details of the visit or any agenda beyond routine municipal matters.
Mr and Mrs W A Johnson and family relocate from Berry street to Lebanon to establish their new home. Their son George previously worked as a carrier for the Herald over the past year. Rev W L Raphael attended the Indianapolis Presbytery summer meeting in Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Raymond Fisher of Clay City visited Mrs Werneke and are siblings of Mrs Werneke. Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Indianapolis visited Mr Miller's parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Miller at Fillmore during Sunday.
Mrs. H. A. Gobin and Mrs. Jacob Bintz with family have moved to the McGaughey home on Bloomington and Seminary streets. Mrs. Bintz is a daughter of Mrs. Gobin.
Mr and Mrs R L Pierce visited Indianapolis on Sunday, spending time in the city and returning home in the evening.
Mrs Mary Welch and family welcomed guests Sunday Miss Anna Dolan and Miss Mary Dolan of Indianapolis Thomas Fagan of St Louis and Raymond Welch of Indianapolis.
Simon Jones of New Maysville was convicted of possession and fate of liquor and sent to the Indiana State Farm for 90 days by deputy Sheriff Alva Bryan on Tuesday afternoon.
The following patients had tonsil operations Tuesday morning at County Hospital: Lillian Peck daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Peck John and Joseph Bamberger sons of Mr and Mrs Joe Bamberger Robert Worrell son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Worrell of Indianapolis Elizabeth Smith daughter of Prof and Mrs Ernest Smith Miss Clora Hill and a Mrs Woods. Dr John Carmack of Indianapolis was the operating surgeon assisted by local physicians.
Mrs A M Young and her son Stanley departed Tuesday from south College avenue for Chicago to visit A S Young and family. Mrs Isabel Hamilton Bailey aged 74 widow of Benjamin S Bailey native of Lena died at her Brazil home Monday afternoon. The Baileys ran hosteleries in Brazil including the Clay hotel and the Brazil House. Funeral services were held Wednesday with interment at Vansandt cemetery in Parke.
Mrs. R E Richards and Miss Jewell Ashton journeyed to Columbus as delegates from the local W R C to attend the G A R encampment.
A son was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bittles of Madison township.
Philip Maxwell writes of a Sunday visit to Greencastle born Miss Elizabeth Heber a longtime Indianapolis teacher renowned for her flower garden Wren's Nest and generosity gifting hundreds of dollars in flowers while sharing a moving sermon about God nature and family Heber praises her brothers Robert and Addison and hints at a poetry book in progress as the garden and kindness linger in memory
Sheriff Edward Eitelforge recovered about two thirds of the loot from the High Point Oil Co. station on East Washington Street. The items were found Sunday afternoon in an old abandoned house near Park Coffman farm along the Monon road. Children had spotted the property while playing in the house. Tracks showed the loot was moved in an automobile, and a watch was set at the house afterward.
Edwin B. Pugh an Indianapolis lawyer and one of three men who found Leo Lane’s body in woods on Mr Fivecoats farm near Bainbridge says the death wound appears accidental and not self inflicted He and companions Jay Jones and Mr Sterling were walking through the woods when they spotted the body beside a wire fence Lane’s dog was present.
A farmyard death at Lane's property near Fivecoats appears accidental after investigators find a .22 revolver, note book, and a torn holster near a fence. The note states Gun went off and killed me Leo, and timing suggests he wrote it after being shot rather than before.
Sheriff Eitelforge reports Lafayette police detained a man and his two sons on the street driving a truck with 140 pounds of wool valued at about 75 dollars. Police probe whether local thefts match the stolen wool claim.
Four men were killed and one badly shocked during a severe electrical storm near the Indiana University water works northeast of Bloomington. Otto Hacker and Thomas Hacker were brothers. Kenneth Deckard and James Holt also died. The group had sheltered beneath a wild cherry tree when the bolt struck.
Misa Dorothy Hack of Crawfordsville leaves Sunday for Ontario Canada to attend the International convention of Alpha Phi in Big Win Inn as a DePauw local chapter delegate. Miss Margaret Dennis of Crawfordsville heads to Denver Colorado for the Mu Phi Epsilon national convention as a DePauw chapter delegate.
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