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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1929
Page
1
Weevailed weather and crowd notes on DePauw at Lafayette, McLean hunting trips in Louisiana, Yo Yo toy demonstration by Cartwright, Edison Ford radio banquet, Hoover invitation, and a Walnut Street clean-up plea. Local remarks cover court house roof work and sidewalk debris.
Charles E. Cloe of Clinton was arrested on a warrant charging assault and battery filed by his wife Myrtle L. Cloe. He posted bond and was released for court. Also, October 26, Frank Young of Greencastle was arrested on a charge of wife neglect by Deputy Alva Bryan.
William Anton Benes, a University of Chicago student, reportedly took his life following a failed mathematics scholarship. Louis Schwartz of Boston described Benes as moody and introspective, noting he once discussed dying by one’s own hand.
William Tones a 52 year old farmer near Marengo died at Stedward's hospital New Albany after being shot by his son in law Hugh Mathers 21 English Indiana. Mathers is jailed in English facing assault and battery with intent to murder as grand jury investigates. The quarrel centered on Mrs Edna Jones 21 wife of Mathers who he said was detained against her will by her father.
Dr. E B Shumaker former Indiana Anti Saloon League head near death at home in Indianapolis on the first anniversary of his Putnamville pardon later set aside He suffered an incurable liver ailment and had been given three weeks to live by his physician He was freed from a 60 day contempt sentence by Governor Ed Jackson then returned to serve the sentence in February.
Tens of thousands including thousands of teachers gathered in Indiana's capital for the first lighting of the $10 million World War memorial as a Light's Golden Jubilee spectacle. A 1 billion candle power beam swept the sky while the 113th Indiana National Guard observation squadron planes passed through the beam. Floodlights lit the monument sides, with rosy inner glow and golden yellow corner lights. Downtown attractions included a massive Butler University homecoming parade and Sahara Grotto pageant. Butler plays Haskell Indians this afternoon.
Mrs Jane Bridges wife of William H Bridges of near Fincastle is in critical condition after a fall that broke her right leg just below the hip. Her advanced age and heart trouble make recovery doubtful.
Mostly cloudy conditions forecast tonight across the north with possible showers and cloudiness in the south. Sunday may bring more showers with a slight rise in temperatures tonight.
Bandits robbed the First National Bank in Peru Indiana taking over $50 000 and wounding Patrolman Devaney and H J Howenstein. A chase followed along State Road 24 at about 75 mph. Police criticism arose over delay in confirming the burglar alarm.
In Brazil Indiana a police posse surrounded the home of Mrs. Charles Armstrong after she fired a revolver and shotgun through windows and doors, terrorizing neighbors in a religious frenzy before beiong subdued by her husband and taken into custody.
United Christian Missionary societies plan an all day convention at the Russellville Christian church on Tuesday October 22 starting at 10 in the morning. Dr Stephen J Cory will speak. Miss Edith Noffsinger, a Philippine Islands missionary, will also attend along with other church and college representatives. An invitation is extended to all interested.
Indiana probes into irregular issue of state licenses at branch bureaus. James Bradley of the automobile registration dept said prosecutions may follow. first case in Kokomo involves Gale Cooper charged with embezzling by selling 100 licenses and keeping fees.
Samuel Brumley and Miss Mary Newcomb were married this afternoon by Mayor Hays. Fred Reising attends the Great Council of Red Men in Indianapolis. D Z Irwin of Cataract disappeared last Sunday after leaving a farewell note on his blacksmith shop wall. John Vansant, high school principal, urges parents to push home study.
The Bainbridge Telephone Company files for a temporary injunction in the Putnam Circuit Court against William Arnold Clifford Shinn Thomas Solomon Miles E Smith Fred Rogers and Charles Baker. It alleges these defendants have built a parallel line and threaten to cut tap and connect it with the plaintiff line, disrupting service north of the Big Walnut Creek area. The case asks the court to stop cutting tapping or operating a rival line and sets a final hearing for October 30.
Indiana state police report Gene Alger a 21 year old parolee and former killer of a Indianapolis Black officer is sought in three bank robberies. He allegedly joined the Paris Crossing State Bank robbery on Aug 15 the Matthews Farmers State Bank heist on Sept 28 and the Lafontaine State Bank robbery on Oct 16. Governor Leslie parole released Alger from Pendleton reformatory May 10 after his 1926 murder conviction.
Sunday evening at 7 30 Rev B H Bruner pastor of the First Christian church will discuss the crime situation under the subject A Chain of Defense Against Crime He will survey the crime situation in ancient Israel and offer suggestions for the modern world The community agencies vital in the war against crime will be discussed All interested citizens are invited to attend this service and consider Indiana officials attempts to remedy the situation
Levi Miller aged 22 of Indianapolis received a life sentence in Danville Indiana for the killing and robbing of Louis Miller a 63 year old night watchman at the Cole Motor Company in Indianapolis on February 2 1929. The Hendricks court jury deliberated only fifteen minutes in the second trial after a hung jury in the first.
Russell Brown elected president of the Putnam County Tuberculosis Association for the coming year at the annual dinner at the Country Club. Other officers named include vice president Mrs. O A Shepard Roachdale treasurer Mrs Gray Potter and secretary Mrs Frank Jones. Joe Bamberger retiring president presided and introduced Murray Auerbach secretary of the Indiana Tuberculosis Association who spoke to members. County Nurse Mrs Paul Ream reported on the year’s work. Treasurer also reported.
Washington confirms additional census supervisors for 1930. J. Monroe Fitch, of Muncie, Indiana, will cover Adams Delaware Jay Madison Randolph and Wells counties. Henry E. Thomson, of Terre Haute Indiana, is assigned to Clay Hendricks Parke Putnam Vermillion and Vigo counties.
In Richmond William G. McVay former city treasurer was arrested on a grand jury indictment alleging embezzlement of about 4300 dollars. In Newcastle Oscar Grant city water works clerk was jailed on a charge of embezzling 15821 dollars after state auditors uncovered the shortage. Grant denied irregularity and said he could straighten the matter out.
John Jack aged 20 a manager at Oakley store of Green Castle and Rubie Strain aged 18 at home of 522 North Colfax Brazil obtain a marriage license for nuptials.
In Gary and East Chicago a total of 300 alleged rum conspirators named in indictments now face 3285 charges under the prohibition law. The cases involve officials and police, with groups led by Sergt. Bock and Mayor Hale among those charged. Additional defendants are spread across northern Indiana including South Bend and Fort Wayne.
Cloverdale's basketball schedule for the 1929 1990 season opens October 25 with Quincy visiting the home floor. The slate includes games against Patricksburg Russellville Montezuma Bainbridge Fillmore Spencer Switz City Terre Haute Eminence Roachdale and Danville with county tournament dates and varied home away dates.
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