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Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1923

Page

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Investigation into W. T. M Gray finances in Indianapolis

Marion county grand jury and Indiana Republican state committee begin probes into Governor M Gray financial dealings. Notes totaling over 21000 to Marion National Bank cited. investigations span several months and involve state and personal affairs. State committee leaders Clyde Walb and Harry New plus Senator James Watson attend meetings.

Marion County Grand Jury Republican State Committee Indianapolis micUray Marion National Bank Marion Ind State Committee Indiana Gus Condo Clyde A. Walb Harry New Wald James E. Watson

ZR-1 directs Indiana flyover honoring Boonville native

The ZR-1 airship will pass over southern Indiana Monday on its St. Louis trip from Lakehurst New Jersey delayed by weather. The event honors Commander Ralph D Weyerbacher of Boonville whose education and naval academy career are noted.

Lakehurst N. J ZR-1 Naval Adar St. Louis Boonville Ind Indiana Ralph D. Weyerbacher Weyerbacher Wars William F. Weyerbacher

Women Clash on Square in Greencastle Fight

Two residents, Mrs. Virgil Brown of west Seminary Street and Mrs. Polly Trasher of north Greencastle, fought on the Square Saturday afternoon near four o clock. The fracas ended with separation but the verbal exchange continued, demonstrating strong language use.

Virgil Brown West Seminary Street Polly Trasher North Greencastle Orlock

Storm Death Toll Estimated at 50 Across Plains States

Storms and floods in Wyoming Nebraska and Iowa within 48 hours killed or missing dozens. Rail lines Burlington and Northwestern suffered heavy losses and a Burlington No 10 wreck at Cole Creek raised the death toll. Omaha Lincoln Council Bluffs and Louisville Nebraska reported multiple fatalities and widespread damage as floods cut power and blocked roads.

Chicago Wyoming Nebraska Iowa Burlington and Northwestern Cole Creek Capper Omaha Lincoln Council Bluffs Louisville Neb McCarver Mary McCarver Mill Creek Salt Creek State Montana

Prof Tilden to Address Terre Haute Literary Club Dinner

Prof. F. C. Tilden, DePauw University literature instructor, will be guest of honor at the Terre Haute Literary Club annual dinner and meeting at the Deming Hotel in Terre Haute tonight. The club is noted as the oldest men’s literary society west of New York.

Prof Tilden Men's Literary Club F. C. Tilden DePauw Terre Haute Literary Club Deming Terre Haute New York

Pastor Ill With Sleeping Sickness Still Critical

In Warsaw Indiana on September 29 Rev A G Neal local minister and superintendent of the Goshen district of the Northern Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church remained in a serious condition from sleeping sickness. Physicians reported little change in his condition.

Warsaw Ind A. G. Neal Goshen Northern Indiana

Sale of registered Duroc hogs at Jackson township auction

The Duroc Breeders Club sale held Saturday offered hogs raised by club members. The top price was $24 paid by John Case for a Duroc boar. two gilts set the high gilt price at $29 bought by Lamar Grubb. Buyers included Lamar Grubb, Paul Albin, Jess Sears, E P Houck, Lee Austin, John Case, Alec Bryan, John Williams, and Cy Martin.

Duroc Jackson Township Duroc Breeders Club First National Bank John Case Lamar Grubb Paul Albin Jess Sears E. P. Houck Lee Austin Alec Bryan John Williams Cy Martin

Death of Greencastle resident Timothy Murphy aged 98

Timothy Murphy 98 died Sunday at 2 15 pm at 113 Elizabeth Street after a long illness General debility caused his death He leaves six children Clara Alice Tom John Pat Callahan and Sister Mary Leontine Funeral at St Pauls Catholic Church Forest Hill Cemetery burial Born in County Kerry Ireland he came to Greencastle in 1856 and lived there ever since

Timothy Murphy Greencastle Elizabeth Street Murphy St. Paul's Catholic Church Forest Hill Cemetery Clara Murphy Alice Murphy Tom Murphy John Murphy Crawfordsville Pat Callahan Terre Haute Mary Leontine St. Mary's of the Woods Mr. Murphy County Kerry Ireland

Granddaughters Run Away From Cloverdale Seek Grandfather

Dorothy Cosgrove and Betty Cranston ages about 8 and 9 were found Sunday near 6 pm at Interurban Station by John Goddard. They said they ran away from Frances Johnson’s home four miles north of Cloverdale en route to their grandfather in Elwood. Sheriff Sears later returned them to their home as Fred Crawford provided supper at his downtown restaurant. The Johnson caregiver houses children of traveling theatrical people.

Dorothy Cosgrove Betty Cranston John Goddard Frances Johnson Cloverdale Elwood Mr. Goddard Fred Crawford Crawford Down Town Sears

Nelsons Host Guests From Terre Haute Sunday

Mr and Mrs Fred Nelson of Terre Haute were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Walter Nelson and family at 321 North Madison Street.

Fred Nelson Terre Haute Walter Nelson North Madison Street

Mathes Hit By Ford Car Near Public Library

C F Mathes of 1002 South Indiana Street and Mrs Mathes were in town when he was struck by a Ford near Dr Tucker residence on Walnut Street after parking in front of the library. He lay unconscious over an hour but injuries are not serious. he is stiff and sore and has recovered enough to be up.

F. Mathes Indiana Street

Trester to Keynote Green Castle Rotary Kiwanis Luncheon

A. L. Trester of Anderson Indiana will be guest of honor at a joint Rotary Kiwanis luncheon in Green Castle. He will address members and discuss Indiana High School athletics at the College Avenue Church dining room next Thursday noon.

Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Indiana High School Athletic “Czar A. L. Trester Anderson Indiana Indiana High School Athletic Asseiation Rotary Greencastle College Avenue Church Tresor Waltnam

Not Guilty Plea by Snedegar in Still Case

Snedegar of Greenwood Indiana pleads not guilty to operating a still found on his Floyd township Putnam County farm. Bond set at 1500 dollars. Trial date not fixed. Raid by Sheriff Sears and posse uncovered the still and mash. no one was present and the still was destroyed. Snedegar arrested last Friday en route to Indianapolis, detained by Sheriff Clark in Stilesville after notification from Putnam officials.

Snedegar Greenwood Indiana Floyd Township Putnam County Hughes Sears Indianapolis Stilesville Clark Danville Indianapolla

Funeral of Mrs Thompson Largely Attended

The funeral for Mrs Sarah Thompson at Locust Street M E Church was well attended. Rev H C Clippin ger and Rev Levi Marshall led the service with the Woman's Relief Corps assisting. Mrs Thompson married Thomas Thompson nearly sixty three years ago, the first death in the family. She had long belonged to the Methodist Church since childhood. Her father’s Bainbridge area home hosted Circuit Riders.

Sarah Thompson Locust Street M. E H. C. Clippinger Levi Marshall Thompson Woman's Relief Corps Thomas Thompson

Fort Wayne couple guests of Gretna Mathes family

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stoessel of Fort Wayne visited Mrs. Gretna Mathes, formerly Miss Gretna Mathes, and stayed through the weekend at 1002 South Indiana Street. Mr. Stoessel returned home Sunday evening while Mrs. Stoessel extended her stay.

Frank Stoessel Fort Wayne C. F. Mathes South Indiana Street

Shortage of Sugar Triggers Higher Prices

With a sugar shortage, wholesale prices rise as Trembly and Williams report raw sugar at 9.90 to 10.00 per hundred pounds. Prices are about 1.00 higher than a week or two ago, and Williams forecasts continued increases as the shortage limits any drop. The raw sugar price nears the 1923 peak.

Trembly & Williams Williams

Indiana starts football workouts five days before DePauw opener

Bloomington Ind Oct 1 Indiana university coach Navy Bill Ingram conducts daily drills as the Hoosiers prepare for the DePauw game on Jordan Field next Saturday. The squad works through basic formations and forward passes with several players such as Woodward Ninness Fisher Kaiser Middlestadt Springer Butler Wilkens Marks Zivich Sloate Bernaske Knoy McCool Hoblick Redman Childs Lorber Marker and Bilek competing for starting spots. Marks and Zivich overcome shoulder injuries while Ninneeas nurses a leg issue but are expected to be ready for opening day.

Bloomington Ind Navy Ingram Indiana DePauw Indianapolis Woodward Ninness Fisher

Locust Street Sunday School elects Elmer Sharp superintendent

Elmer B. Sharp of 706 South Locust Street was elected superintendent of the Locust Street M. E. Sunday School at a board meeting. J. E. Sharp will serve through the conference year. Ross O'Rear named Librarian with Donald O'Rear and Thomas Fowler as assistants. Crystal McFarland chosen Secretary and Leonidas McNeeley assistant secretary. W. H. Evens chosen leader and musical director to assist with music.

Elmer B. Sharp South Locust Street Locust Street M. E J. E. Sharp Elmer Sharp Ross O’rear Donald O'Rear Thomas Fowler Misa Crystal McFarland Leonidas McNeeley W. H. Evens

Brazil Elks Edge Greencastle 6 5 Amid Umpire Controversy

In Brazil Sunday, the Brazil Elks defeated Greencastle 6 to 5 after a chaotic late inning. Umpire Cox reportedly lost sight and judgment, sparking fan anger and a stampede toward the Greencastle man escorted from the park by police. Local witnesses criticized several calls as decisive errors in the fevered finish.

Greencastle Brazil Elks Brazil Cox Clay County

American Relief Ships Reach Kobe Japan

The first American Red Cross relief ships, the Tyndareua and the President Jackson, arrived at Kobe with flour milk canned salmon hard tack medicaments tarpaulins and evaporated milk. The Somme also brought army and medical supplies as typhoon refugees receive aid. Ambassador Woods informed Washington of the arrival and the impending moratorium lift.

Washington Red Cross Japan Kobe Ambassador Woods National Tyndareua Jackson Woods Somme United States Army

Otis Attends National Electric Association Meeting

C W Otis manager of Putnam Electric Co returned from French Lick where he attended the National Electric Light Association session from Wednesday to Saturday. Discussions centered on utility consumer cooperation and improving service with emphasis on efficient dependable supply and financing noting about 25 million Americans own utility stocks or securities.

United States

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W. T. M’gray Dirigible Mississippi Valley Tim Murphy Grandfather C. F Mathes Trester Ike Wer Dessen Cleuly E. E. Sharp ELKS C. W. Otis
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