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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
1
A Greencastle column laments Chicago baseball woes as the Cubs falter against the Athletics. It jokes about rain delaying another loss, notes the poor downtown parking plan idea, and criticizes the 1905 court house’s deterioration. It also praises Mayor McGaughey and recalls a DePauw coed encounter, ending with a humorous taxi anecdote.
A Fillmore event notices an Odd Fellows meeting on Wednesday October 16. All lodge members urged to attend.
A total of 199,700 people paid $559,494 to view the World Series games between the Athletics and Cubs in Chicago and Philadelphia. Player shares totaled $588,086.66 with the Advisory Council taking $85,949.40 and the clubs receiving $501,845.18. Full-share Athletes earned $6,005.69 each and Cubs $4,002.46 each.
Gov Harry G Leslie cleaned house on the armory board replacing all but State Senator Robert L Moorehead. New appointees include Emmett F Branch Mende Vestal Dr A C Arnett and Frank Shellhouse with Moorehead retained as member and Leslie as president Henley named secretary. Board under investigation by state accounts as prior board faced scrutiny from a Senate panel.
Local horsemen will attend a mulberry near Lafayette plowing contest on October 24 for four five six and eight horse teams. Six prizes per division offered with no entry fee. Entries must reach County Agent W J Mann in Frankfort by October 19. Booklets on multiple hitches available from the Horse Association of America via the Frankfort office.
Washington October 15 1929 the Sheppard bill to make buyers of illegal liquor equally guilty with sellers divides wets drys and constitutionalists in Congress. Courts disagree on whether a buyer is guilty. Senators Borah and Walsh express divergent views on constitutionality and enforceability.
Laura Pittman was granted a divorce from Obediah Pittman on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The plaintiff charged the defendant left her after two years of marriage in the Putnam Circuit Court today.
Stated meeting announced for Temple Lodge No. 47 on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Ray H Trembly as Worshipful Master and E E Caldwell listed as an officer or contact.
The forecast shows mostly fair conditions tonight with a slight warming trend. Temperatures rise Wednesday with bright skies and mild intervals across the region.
In Putnam Circuit Court Lycurgus Stoner sues Andrew Hirt seeking 17000 alleging investment in Mississippi real estate at the defendant’s urging. The complaint claims false representations led to a fraudulent loss after a large sales commission was arranged with sellers. The initial complaint sought 12000.
With three weeks left before the city election on Tuesday November 5 party organizations for Republican and Democratic committees wrap up. Indiana law requires a sixty day county residency and thirty day ward eligibility. a larger turnout is anticipated based on four years ago voting patterns.
The Little Tire Shop owned by Lloyd Morris opens today two blocks south of L. and H. Chevrolet at 107 North Jackson Street. It offers modern tire repair equipment and staff trained in the latest methods. Dunlap Tires and accessories will be carried. Mr Morris previously worked at Shuey Tire and Vulcanizing Shop.
Chicago police report Louis Baewsky a 40 year old man died in a three story dwelling fire after he refused to jump into a fire net as flames consumed the building. Firefighters fought the blaze as Baewsky chose not to escape by the net.
W R McKeen donor of McKeen field marked his 80th birthday in Terre Haute. Mrs M Reisine injured her shoulder after a fall through a barn loft opening. Edwir Holt Hughes published The Teaching of Citizenship with a dedication to Hillary Gobin noting his soldier, minister and teacher service.
The Presbyterian Church will mark Electric Light's Golden Jubilee on Sunday October 20. The service will display antique lighting by candles and oil lamps then switch to modern electric lights. Parishioners may lend historical lighting equipment, coordinated by George Edwin Black. Pictures of Christ as the Light of the World will be shown and the Balopticon Projector powered by a 500 Watt Mazda lamp will illustrate lighting progress.
The bribery trial of former interior secretary Albert B Fall nears completion as prosecutors seek to admit Sinclair dealings and a $245 500 exchange of liberty bonds to show a state of mind during Elk Hills lease negotiations. The defense opposes the evidence while expected to challenge the $100 000 payment as a loan.
A banquet at a Chicago hotel tonight will cost $22 750 for working men with 350 members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers attending. Each plate is priced at 65 cents.
The Indiana Democratic State Organization finished four regional meetings in Plymouth Kekome Martison French Lick to rally county and district leaders. Chairman R E Peters criticized Republican factionalism and urged campaigns focus on social issues. Mrs A P Flynn lauded attendance of women and urged new Democratic Women’s Clubs. Ames Woods outlined a state budget and county quotas. Marshall Williams noted party strength and disputed claims of a Republican loss.
Livestock prices from Indianapolis show hogs 300 to 40 cents lower for 160 lb and up, top at 10.10. Cattle move higher with beef steers 13.80 to 15.75, top 16. Lambs fall about 25 cents with top at 15.25 and bulk lambs 12.50 to 13 for good and choice grades.
Maynard Hunter of Fillmore was injured when a hook holding scales snagged his throat as he fell from a huckster wagon near Stilesville. Dr. W M O'Brien attended him. his jugular tear was not fatal and he was sent home after treatment. He is employed by James Hunter of Fillmore.
Flood waters from the Everglades advance toward Miami and Hialeah flooding hundreds of acres. Residents flee low areas while a drainage ditch is planned to avert disaster. Miami votes emergency funds of 21 000 for construction and 1 000 for relief work for displaced residents.
In Henry County Indiana the toll rose to three after LaVern Conwell 19 died from a fractured skull and internal injuries following the same wreck. Erma Barker 20 of Winchester was killed instantly and Leon Marshall 21 of Winchester died yesterday. Alice Whaley 20 of Winchester survived initial injuries.
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