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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
2
Local high school basketball color teams have started their tournament. Teams are named by color to spark interest and give non squad players game experience. The yearly winner receives a silver cup. Frank Irwin, with Bradstreet Dunn, returns from Indianapolis for the weekend and plays with the Ferndales.
Local druggist R. P. Mullins reported his auto stolen from in front of the Phi Psi house after the fraternity smoker for business men. John Goddard and John Hamm later found the Ford Roadster with minor damage near the cemetery road. a spotlight and screwdriver were missing.
Mrs. John Keller of East Washington Street has entered Putnam County Hospital for medical treatment.
Donovan Moffett former DePauw star and Brazil High coach visited his parents in Green Castle after his team beat Manuel High 20 to 6. He also planned to see the DePauw Hanover football game.
Miss Ellen Rector underwent an appendicitis operation at Putnam County Hospital with Drs. O'Brien and Ottinger. the operation was successful and she is recovering. John Sears funeral held at 10:50 at his son's home. death due to heart trouble. Mrs. Harry King dies of blood poisoning, six family members left. Modern Woodmen lodge members attended initiatory work in Raccoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Reacher of Chester Ohio visiting with local residents. Eugene Kivett announces a birth with both mother and daughter doing nicely. Greencastle High School seniors choose gray sweat ers with purple numerals for class garb.
Miss Eva Milburn superintendent of Putnam County Hospital has been in Buffalo attending the American Hospital Association meeting and will return tonight.
Thomas Van Bire of South College Avenue, attending the State Normal School at Terre Haute, is spending the weekend with his parents.
Mrs Clifford Marshall died at 1 30 Friday afternoon at her father Ed McAvoy's home in Cloverdale. She leaves husband and four sisters Opal McAvoy Mrs Frank Gobel Mrs Claude Fiddler and another sister, all of Cloverdale. Interment is Cloverdale cemetery. Funeral under Rev Sherrill Sunday at 2 30 at the deceaseds home.
Miss Retha Webb recently underwent appendicitis surgery and was able to walk downtown on Friday afternoon, marking a post operative milestone.
Mrs. Gertrude Cook’s absence due to her mother’s illness leads to Grace Browning teaching at Putnamville school this week. Mrs. James Ashmore granted divorce from James Ashmore by Judge James P. Hughes in Putnam Circuit Court Monday morning on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. There was no trial. agreed statement of facts presented. custody given to Mr. Ashmore.
Among those who drove to Indianapolis Sunday to hear the Paul Whiteman orchestra were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bittles and Prof. J. P. Naylor, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer VanCleve, and Mr. and Mrs. William Koehler.
Mr and Mrs C C Gautier and Mr and Mrs Carl Stewart drove to Brown County Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Badger Williamson of Indianapolis formerly of Greencastle were in town over the weekend. Their car axle broke south of town forcing a Greencastle trip for repairs. They expect to drive home this evening or Tuesday morning.
Funeral services are set for Thomas Smith of Filmore at 2:30 PM at Fillmore Methodist Church. The Fillmore Ode Fellows Lodge handles arrangements with Rev H A Sherrill from Cloverdale officiating. Interment is in Fillmore Cemetery. Ezra Smith, the deceased’s brother from Portland Oregon, will arrive in Indianapolis at 4:00 AM Tuesday.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry King of Commercial Place east of Green Castle were held Monday at 10 30 at Mt. Pleasant church with Mrs. Grace Black in charge. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant cemetery.
Rev. W. H. McLean of DePauw preached at the Christian Church on Sunday, delivering a sermon to the congregation.
Elmer Dunn of St Louis Missouri is visiting James Hunt and family at 404 Maple Avenue. Dunn travels from Missouri to stay with the Hunts for a visit.
The Farmers State Bank of New Market Ind files a suit in Putnam Circuit Court against John Lockabill and W H Lockabill on a $62.98 note alleged overdue and unpaid. The bank seeks a total judgment of $73.98.
Helen R. Hathaway sues Nate M. Phillips and Charles Ernest Phillips in Putnam Circuit Court to foreclose a mortgage note. Lyon & Lyon of Greencastle represents the plaintiff.
John F. Stevenson sues Charles W. Petro and Morton Petro in Putnam Circuit Court seeking $2500 total judgment on an overdue $2000 promissory note payable to a Danville bank. Blessing Stevenson of Danville represents the plaintiff. Separately, Marjorie Rader, about 20, of northeast Greencastle, suffered a severe cut to her hand after slipping on stairs at Green Castle Canning Factory. Dr. W. R. Hutcheson treated her.
Charles E Crawley and family drove to Brown County for Sunday. Cleve Thomas and N C O Hair and families from Greencastle visited French Lick Sunday morning and returned Monday. John Clements and daughter Mariam of Crawfordsville were guests of Dr and Mrs W W Tucker. Milton Pierson of Coatesville and Elizabeth McFall of Evansville married at John Knight home on Elm Street read by Rev Levi Marshall. Charles Dills of Muskogee Oklahoma visiting Madison Township relatives. Mrs O H McNary and Mrs Sanford Romine attended County Federation of Women's Clubs meeting at Roachdale. Postmaster E R Bartley of Greencastle inspects rural routes. biannual requirement by government.
Paul Albin of East Washington Street attended Monday evening as John W. Davis the Democratic candidate for President delivered a political address at the Terre Haute Stadium.
A Herald correction states Brown the Greencastle Specials pitcher did not strike out six Clinton Push batters on Sunday. the error notes he fanned sixteen. Also reported are obituaries for W. G. Perry of Trinidad Colorado and Miss Alberta Morris of Cloverdale with details on family, residence, and burials.
A display of many interesting relics is shown in display windows near the Centennial celebration preparations. The main event will be held here on October 24 with exhibits drawing local interest and visitors.
Roy Christy of Greencastle traveled to Reelsville on a Saturday business trip. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Phillips write from Memphis that they enjoy a pleasant visit and expect to return home by October 31. Mr. and Mrs. Doc Hurst, Mrs. D. W. Moffett and Davad Smyth of Cloverdale spent the weekend with Rollie Dobbs's family in Laporte and visited Michigan points of interest.
Mrs. Frank Donner, Mrs. Gerald Handy, and Mrs. Nelson Taulman visited Indianapolis with Greencastle residents. DePauw coach James N. Ashmore and assistants Gipson Kirk and Morrison hosted a pep banquet at the Richardson Hotel. The event praised the Tiger squad under training rules as business leaders pledge backing. Earlier, the team endured a two hour drill and scrimmage. Similar workouts continue daily ahead of Saturday’s Franklin clash on Blackstock field.
Miss Jane-Farmer is in Rockville for Sunday school work this week. Mrs. Frank Ransopher of North Jackson Street visits relatives and friends in Indianapolis. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Knight and daughter Lorene of Elm Street visit friends in Tuscola Illinois this week.
Mrs. Kimber Gardner and Mrs. William Grogan of this city were identified in the report as participants in an event.
Mrs. Walter R. Heath and daughters Miss Virginia Heath and Miss Mercelle Heath return from a visit in Indianapolis. An affidavit in Putnam Circuit Court charges R. M. Stafford of English Hotel Indianapolis with issuing a fraudulent $10 check drawn on the First National Bank of Greencastle, alleging no funds. Funeral services for Miss Alberta Morris, who died at her parents' home near Cloverdale, will be held at Church of Christ in Cloverdale at 2 PM Thursday. burial in Cloverdale cemetery.
Mrs Ford Lucas is in Indianapolis attending the state meeting of the Parent-Teachers Association.
Mrs. F C Tilden traveled to Indianapolis on Wednesday to join the Penwoman's club luncheon held at the Athletic Club.
Mrs Adella Day hosted five elderly neighbors and schoolmates including Mrs Maggie Hubbard Mrs Bettie Hill of Mooresville Mrs Alice Day of Mt Meridian and Mrs Eliza Cooper and Mrs Frances Bowen of Putnamville. They reminisced after years apart. Willis Scobee family moved to Putnamville to run the store formerly W S Collins and son. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Thomas Williams last Wednesday. Gertrude Cook English teacher at the High School was called to Indianapolis by her mother’s illness. Lilburn Hepler visited Green Castle on business. George Schaffer son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schaffer is improving after a silo accident. Downey family moved to Fillmore. Fred Allen of Laugherty Ohio visiting George and Mrs Huron.
Indianapolis residents visit relatives including Mrs Joan Glidewell and Mrs Will Glidewell family. Elizabeth Nadine born to Roy Goodpasture and spouse. Par ent-Teacher meeting at the schoolhouse invites public attendance. Miss Cleda Byers visits Terre Haute. Verner Snider and son Leon travel to Terre Haute. Box supper at Cross Roads School nets about forty dollars. Lilburn Hepler on vacation from Indiana State Farm. Wamsley family visits Knightsville. twin daughters Mae and Marsha with Ira Chadwick family.
Relics brought to Greencastle for the Centennial display will be registered and guarded by attendants in the assembly room and lobby to prevent loss or theft. John Vermillion, county superintendent of instruction, says the plan ensures articles are watched from placement to return. He notes owners may also arrange with a merchant to show their items in a business window if they prefer not to place them in the general exhibit.
Arthur Sinclair of Indianapolis visited Cloverdale Sunday with friends. Many locals hosted relatives from Indianapolis Paris and Terre Haute while news noted arrivals removals and illness. The death of Mrs Anna Marshall near Cloverdale was reported with funeral services held at her home led by Rev Sherrill and burial in Cloverdale cemetery.
Windy the orangutan charms repeat visitors while another orangutan seeks a handshake. A keeper explains the dirt on the second animal’s hand, prompting it to wash and present a clean palm before being greeted.
A mother notes her five year old Edith losing interest in Sunday school after Moses divides. She recalls Edith enjoyed Moses topics before and wonders at the sudden change in attitude.
The Rev. B. T. Plannery of Wisconsin will conduct a revival meeting at the Nazarene Church beginning Thursday October 16 and closing Sunday November 1.
Mrs Clyde Walls of 623 7th ville Avenue Indianapolis enters the Cardinella Club luncheon at 1 o clock Tuesday. Present were Mrs A Abbott Mrs Charles Ewan Mrs Handy Mrs Roy Newgent Mrs ber Gardner Mrs Willian Mrs Elmer Crawley Myps Taulman Mrs Jess Grogan Ross Knoll Mrs Charles Mrs Dora Sweet Be am lock Harold Kim Togan Nelson and others.
Tickets for the Putnam County Fair Boosters Banquet to be held Tuesday night October 28 will be on sale in each township and at the county agent Har old McNary's office in the courthouse A splendid menu has been arranged and the event promises enthusiastic attendance. Those in each township with tickets for sale include Russell John Carington Clinton Manford Clochette Monroe Mrs Jesse Layne Marion Clarence Regan Madison Robert Dills Jefferson Mrs Charles Lobdell Warren Guy Wright Washington Mrs J H Strain Cloverdale Mrs Breck Burris Franklin Charley Edwards Jackson J E Page.
Sicely peevish children show signs of intestinal worms with restlessness and poor appetite. Dark rings under the breath and lethargy indicate infestation. White's Cream Vermifuge is advertised as a safe, effective remedy priced at 35c, sold locally.
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