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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

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Say in Charles J Arnold: odd musings on deer and Boston smoking

A collage of notes cites State Conservation plans to place deer with buffalo and elk in a park, memories of a deer with an elk tooth charm, and Boston women smoking on streets once forbidden. It also recalls farmers in Putnam County, Guernsey cows, railroad safety trends, and New York pet care and pet cemeteries.

State Conservation Department Boston Charles River Basin Capitol City

Gospel Meetings at Church of Christ Long Branch

The Church of Christ in Long Branch hosts an ongoing series inviting all. Services are at 7:30 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. Sundays with Ben J. Elston of DeRidder Louisiana delivering the sermons. Attend all sessions for profitable listening.

Church of Christ Long Branch Ben J. Elston DeRidder

Weather Outlook: Mostly Cloudy With Rain Likely

The forecast indicates mostly cloudy skies tonight and Saturday with a high chance of rain. Temperatures are expected to rise gradually, bringing warmer conditions by the end of the period.

Voncastle to Offer Midnight Shows This Season

Manager Walter Bidwell announced a series of late night screenings at the Voncastle cinema prompted by public demand. The first midnight show features Greta Garbo in The Single Standard, with a regular Sunday and Monday run also booked. Granada theatre plans a second midnight show on Old Gold Day October 12, presenting Show Boat starting October 13 for a three day run.

Walter Bidwell Voncastle Greta Garbo Granada Theatre

De Pauw Tigers Sendoff Before Oberlin Clash

Students march 1600 strong to the campus business district and railroad station to bid the De Pauw Tigers farewell as they entrain for Oberlin. The team, coached by Bish Hughes, prepared for Saturdays game against Oberlin with a dummy scrimmage and full-strength lineup reported in good condition.

University Oberlin Buck Eyes DePauw Tigers Buckeye Ohioans We- Pauw Ohio

Bible School Contests Engage Men in Three-Church Challenge

The Men’s Class at First Christian Church starts a nine week competition with the Christian Church of Brazil to boost attendance. Central Christian Terre Haute may join, and plans aim for a 100 percent rise from the year’s average. Local men appeal for support to win.

Bible School of the First Christian Church Christian Church of Brazil Central Christian Church Terre Haute Brazil

Pilot Tells Of Fatal Crash Near Reformatory

Anderson Ind Oct 3 Sinclair F Fain 21 Houston Tex pilot of a plane that crashed near the state reformatory Monday causing the death of Dent Arnold 21 Greencastle rallied today He said he could not lift off due to a short runway in a field and that cross currents over woodland hindered the flight

Two men held in county jail linked to chicken thefts

Richard Everett and James Franklin alias Charles Frank were arrested near Roachdale after a car breakdown and found with ten stolen chickens from Putnam County farmers. The stolen car, a Whippet, originated in Detroit and belonged to a resident near Niles Michigan. Franklin, described as the ringleader, is non communicative while Everett remains jailed. both face petit larceny charges and possible vehicle taking charges as the investigation continues.

Roachdale Putnam County Detroit Niles Mich Richard Everett Smithland James Franklin Charles Frank Cairo Everett Alva Bryan Sophie Glaydes Plymouth Rocks George Jeffries Robert Crosby Rhodes Island George Dean White Rock Bryan Frank Indiana G. P. Gates East Milton Street Iouth Bend Edward Eitelforge Irving D. Hamilton Indianapolis Greencastle Niles, Mich Franklin

Danville Golfers Invited to Greencastle Links Sunday

The Danville golfing brethren, thanked for past friendship, have been invited by Greencastle Country Club to join as guests on the Greencastle links. Danville players will spend Sunday there, per the Danville Gazette.

Greencastle Lee Newby Danville Greencastle Club Greencastle Links Danville Gazette

Ex-Resident Baysinger Dies After Illness at 85

Stanley Baysinger aged 85 died at his Knightsville home Thursday afternoon after a three week illness. A former Putnam county farmer, he lived near Fern before moving to Knightsville ten years ago. Civil War veteran survived by four children Mrs Richard Frazier Charles Baysinger Fern Mrs Nora Brown and Miss Bess Baysinger Brazil. Funeral at home Saturday 2 pm with Long Branch cemetery interment.

Stanley Baysinger Knightsville Baysinger Putnam County Fern Richard Frazier Charles Bayinge Nora Brown Bess Baysinger Brazil Long Branch

Eggers Sentenced for Forgery in Danville

Oscar Eggers of Groveland was sentenced by Judge Z B Dougan in Danville to 2 to 14 years in state prison and a $10 fine plus costs for forging names on checks totaling $53 drawn on Coatesville First National Bank. Three prior charges of issuing checks without funds were dropped after he pled guilty to forging his brother's name.

Oscar Eggers Groveland Z. B. Dougan Danville Eggers Coatesville First National Bank

Mrs Zook Dies at Evansville Sanitarium

Mrs Almyra Zook 74 mother of Earl Zook of 606 West Walnut died at 1:15 PM at the state hospital in Evansville after a stroke. She had lived with her son in Greencastle for five years, originally from Crawfordsville. another son Albert lives in Traverse City Mich. Funeral Sunday at 1:30 PM at Earl Zook's home. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery Crawfordsville. Body to arrive Saturday.

Almyra Zook Earl Zook West Walnut Street State Hospital Evansville Oak Hill Cemetery Crawfordsville

Tors Up Today and Local Happenings in Indiana

Miss Edith Swift of near Cloverdale hosted Misses Lula Shildmyer Beulah Pierce and Ella Bowman yesterday. DePauw defeated Indiana University in football yesterday at Bloomington 28 5. Fred Reising hosted dinner for county officials. Luther Evans near Putnamville broke a shoulder Saturday night when he fell boarding a moving interurban car.

Edith Swift Near Cloverdale Lula Shildmyer Beulah Pierce Ella Bowman DePauw Indiana University Bloomington Luther Evans Putnamville

Bodenhamer Elected National Commander of American Legion

El Dorado Texas native O L Bodenhamer past commander of the Arkansas department and National Executive Committeeman was elected national commander of the American Legion yesterday to succeed Paul V McNutt of Bloomington He chaired the National Legislative Committee in 1924 25 and is praised for his fitness to lead the organization.

O. L. Bodenhamer el Dorado Texas Arkansas Department of the American Legion The Legion For Arkansas National Legislative Committee National Commander of the Legion Paul V. McNutt Bloomington

Degenerate Batty Sentenced for Attacking Child

Carroll Beatty a 31 year old man labeled a degenerate was sentenced to life in Michigan City State Prison for a June attack on a three year old girl in Indianapolis. He was identified and captured after a courageous local mother Mrs Henry Woehlecke grabbed him until police arrived and he confessed. Chief Deputy Prosecutor Paul Shoad armer praised her bravery in court.

Indianapolis INS Carroll Beatty Michigan City Beatty Marion County Criminal Court James A. Collins Henry Woehlecke Marion County Paul Shoadarmer

Explosion at Union Hall Kills Two in Marion Indiana

An explosion at the American Flint Glass Workers Union Hall in Marion Indiana killed William Bean aged 55 and Charles Humes 58 during a Local No. 55 business meeting. Fred Dicken 65 was gravely injured and near death. Union president Alvin Garrett said no labor trouble caused the attack.

Marion Ind Fred Dicken American Flint Glass Workers Union William Bean Charles Humes Alvin Garrett

Spencerville Bank Robbers Sentenced in DeKalb Court

Three bandits who robbed the Farmers and Merchants bank at Spencerville were sentenced by Judge William P. Endicott. James Fagan of Detroit received 20 years, Walter Dills of Casalia Ohio 18 years, and John L. Belton of Detroit 12 years. All pleaded guilty and showed mercy requests in court.

Auburn Ind Farmers and Merchants Bank Spencerville Here William P. Endicott DeKalb James Fagan Detroit Walter Dills Casalia John L. Belton

Display New Nash Auto

Beck Sales Company displayed a 1930 Nash single ignition six sedan, Nash Motor Company’s latest with advanced features for its price. Hundreds of enthusiasts visited the sales room to see the model, which includes automatic chassis lubrication automatic radiator shutters starter on dash and four wheel brakes. Other Nash models like the twin ignition six and straight eight will be shown later when available.

Beck Nash Nash Motor Company

Court Rules Inman Case Upholds Skelton Liability

Indiana appellate court ruled that Delta Tau Delta fraternity of Greencastle was not liable for Harold Inman’s hand injury while tearing down an old fraternity house. The court held Sam Skelton sole liable, noting he purchased the house before demolition. Inman, a high school student, was awarded about 2000 against Skelton.

Indiana Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Greencastle Harold Inman Sam Skelton Fraternity Industrial Board Skelton Inman

Borglum Indicted Elder J. W. Crane to Visit Gill Home

Elder J. W. Crane of Linnville will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Gill on Anderson street this evening. The visit is announced in local notices and attendance is expected from area residents.

J. W. Crane Linnville W. E. Gill Anderson Street

Spanish War Veterans Picnic Planned at Knightstown

Spanish War Veterans from across Indiana will meet at Knightstown on Sunday for an all day picnic. They will tour the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home and provide a fried chicken dinner for residents.

Indiana Knightstown Lai Re Orphan's Home

Bandits Elude Police After Night Holdup on National Road

Four bandits robbed a Pennsylvania tourist party on the National Road west of Brazil Brazil, fleeing with 450 dollars in cash and jewelry. Clay County officers pursued them, aided by local authorities.

Brazil INS Pennsylvania National Road Here Clay County

Bloody prison battle ends early today

Death toll in the Colorado state prison riot totals ten. Prison guards named Roy Brown Walter Rinker Elmer Idwin Johnny Elles Robert Wiggins Charles Shepperd John McClelland are among the dead along with convicts A M Davis Charles Davis Danny Daniels Jimmy Pardue George Riley and one unidentified Mexican. Damages and property loss estimated at 500000. Co conspirators in the riot are believed to have ended lives as well.

Roy Brown Walter Rinker Elmer Idwin Johny J. Elles Robert A. Wiggins Charles Shepperd John W. McClelland

Bloodiest Colorado penitentiary riot ends in multiple deaths

Thirteen inmates and guards died in a sixteen hour siege at Canon City State Penitentiary as militiamen guards and peace officers battled rioters who had barricaded cell house No 3. Death toll rises to ten guards and four convicts with more wounded and $500000 in damages. Convict leader Danny Daniels reportedly killed himself as officers planned to blow the cell house.

Canon City Colo INS State Penitentiary Colorado Danny Daniels Ring Feader Jimmy Pardue Daniels Denver Danels A. H. Davis Charley Davis Leo W. Genty

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Charles J. Arnold Coommon P. M. Lafioner New York Hartsdale Westchester County Walker Vanderbilt Depauw Tigers Bible School James P. Hughes Ms Herald Fred Reising C. L. Bodenhamer Spencerville Bandits Nash Auto Gutzon Borglum Stone Mountain Atlanta International Newsreel
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