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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1921

Page

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Greencastle Gambler in Martinsville Forgery Case

Dr Edward Arganbright of Gosport pleaded guilty to forging his fathers name on a 1500 note at the First National Bank of Martinsville and told of gambling operations in the city He described smokers poker games without meals dice tables and gamblers coming from Indianapolis Brazil Greencastle and others The court withheld judgement pending grand jury action and potential state cooperation while considering leniency based on his help in the probe

Martinsvill Ind Edward Arganbright Gosport A. E. Arganbright First National Bank Arganbright Indianapoli Brazil Greencastle Bain O. W. Smith Cordingtly

Reception Planned for Clergy Couples at College Avenue Church

The Woman's League of College Avenue church will host a reception in the church parlors on Tuesday evening for Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Porter the Pastor and Rev. and Mrs. Henry L Davis former pastor.

Davis Porter Woman's League of College Avenue Church J. E. Porter Henry Lavis

Engineer smashes train to save two students on track

The engineer of Pennsylvania line passenger train No. 30 split the train in two to halt near two DePauw coeds walking on tracks between here and Limedale. He reversed the engine and applied brakes, stopping the eastbound train within feet of the girls.

Pasenger Pennsylvania DePauw

DePauw Defeats St Louis 21 to 7 in Hard Fought Clash

DePauw University from Greencastle Indiana opened a diversified attack and stout defense to upset St Louis University 21 to 7 in St Louis. Myers 55 yard run and Mendenhall receiving from Bloodgood gave DePauw two early scores, with a third in the third quarter, while St Louis added a third quarter TD on two forward passes.

Tigers ST. Louis DePauw University Grencastle Indiana St. Louis University St. Louisians Myers Bloodgood Ogden Mendenhall Billikin

Miss Peck Hosts Greencastle High Halloween Party

Miss Mary Elizabeth Peck entertained twenty Greencastle High School seniors at her East Anderson home on Friday at 7 30 PM. Guests wore masks and costumes and were served cider pumpkins and muffins in a festive Halloween gathering.

Mary Elizabeth Peck William E. Peck Peck East Anderson Street Greencastle High School

Workmen Install Tar Paper Roof on Bank Building

Work crews begin applying a tar paper roof on the First National Bank Building. The project aims to complete a weatherproof covering for the structure, with workers truncating gaps and securing materials on the roof deck.

First National Bank

Howard Named Superintendent of State Farm

Ralph Howard who has served as acting superintendent since May 15 was named superintendent by the State Farm board. The appointment dates from October 21 and follows his role in building the farm to its current high standard alongside C E Talkington. He will attend the national prison conference in Jacksonville Florida with trustee C C Huestis acting as delegate at large.

Ralph Howard State Farm Howard C. E. Talkington Talkington Board of Trustees Jacksonville Florida C. C. Huestis

Pershing to Accompany Foch on Capitol Visit in November

General John J. Pershing will serve as military aide to Marshal Foch during his U S tour. He accompanies Foch in Indianapolis for the November 4 visit, designated by the War Department along with Brigadier General Connor. The trip supports the American Legion convention in Kansas City starting November 1.

Indianapolis John J. Pershing Ferdinand L. Foch United States Foch Connor War Department Marshall American Legion

Major Maury and Captain L Hospital Party Plans

Major Maury and Captain L Hospital with aides and Dr Andre will form a party. They will travel in a special train with representatives of the American Legion.

Maury L'Hospital Jois Andre American Legion

Bunten Seeks Marion Township Trustee Post

O Bunten of Marion Township announces candidacy for trustee on the Democratic ticket at the coming primary election.

Co. O. Bunten Marion Township

Auto wreck injures Gillespie family on Bloomington road

Sunday afternoon near 4:30 o clock the Dodge touring car owned by R J Gillespie went into a ditch and rolled after a passing maneuver. Mrs Gillespie suffered a badly cut hand while Dr Gillespie, their little son, and others escaped with severe jolts. The other car was driven by a man named Asher with three women and claimed the vehicle belonged to Dr Stewart of Terre Haute.

Terre Haute Bloomington R. J. Gillespie Gillespie Gilespie Walter Crawford Asher Stewart Greencastle

Mrs. Ernest Stoner Visits Brother in Rushville Indiana

Mrs. Ernest Stoner is visiting her brother L. I. Allen in Rushville Indiana as reported by local observers.

Mrs. Ernest Stoner Brother L. I. Allen Rushville, Ind

Hoosier editor makes record in publishing many papers

George W. Grames of Clay City Indiana claims the record for publishing the largest number of newspapers. At 62 he has owned and published his fifty seventh paper and has worked in six states since starting at age 16. His daughter Ella runs the Clay City plant while he searches for new fields.

Omaha Neb George W. Grames Clay City Clay County Indiana Bainbridge Limon Col Deerfield Michigan Mr. Grames Grames Ohio Illinois Iowa New York Chicago West Side Ella Grames West

Grames views local papers as neighbor news and leadership

The longtime editor Grames defends local gossip as essential in a country paper and explains he has rarely covered murders. He recounts secret society affiliations since 1882, notes his chess hobby, and says his political stance is independent, with plans to publish his first Colorado paper west of the Missouri River.

Grames Sons of Veterans Sons of Temperance Knights of Labor Good Templars Royal Templars Odd Fellows Redmen Knights of Phythias Elks Gramse Clay City Colorado Missouri River

Stilesville Bank Will Pay Out In Full

Stilesville Bank owned by E. F. Robards, which closed voluntarily last week, will pay out in full. The bank reports about 69 000 in deposits and 135 000 in notes outstanding, with at most 7 500 of those notes questionable. Depositors are to receive their funds, though payment may take time.

E. R. Robards Stilesville Bank EF. R. Robards Robards Mr. Robards

Farmers of Greencastle Township Elect Officers

The farmers of Greencastle township will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 in the office of county agent Jackson to elect officers for the ensuing year.

Greencastle Township Grencastle Township Jackson

Rev Barnette to Speak at Nazarene Revival Tonight

Rev. H. A. Barnette of South Bend will preach at the Nazarene Revival tonight on The Psychology of Revival meetings. He will discuss Personal Magnetism Mental Influence Mass Movements and Laws of Psychic Phenomenon in great revivals of the world.

H. A. Barnette South Bend Nazarene

Mr and Mrs Paul Carr Visit Indianapolis Sunday

Mr and Mrs Paul Carr were in Indianapolis Sunday for unspecified activities. The brief note confirms their presence in the city on that day.

Mrs Paul Carr Indianapolis

Red Manus Coal Teamin Wild Runaway

A coal wagon driven by Red Manus ran wild after a bridle tore from a faucet at a watering trough. The runaway, heading north on Depot street, ended when the wagon struck a tree near Curry Inman's home, dragging a horse before relief stopped it. Manus escaped with bruises.

Red” Manus South End Depot Street Curry Inman Bloomington Street S. D Manus Mafus

Hog Receipts Steady to 25 Cents Lower in Indianapolis

Local livestock market opens with hog receipts around 9 000 and prices steady to 25 cents lower. General hogs average 8.25 with some at 8.30 to 8.35, pigs 8.40 to 8.50, sows 7.50 down. About 3 500 to 4 000 hogs sold to local killers, others to outsiders. Cattle trading slow but steady. calves 12.00, sheep and lambs steady with good lambs at 7.50.

Indianapolis

High School Reopens After Intermission And Activities

School resumes after an interruption last Wednesday afternoon as faculty attend Indiana State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis. The basketball squad trains at 7 p.m. under Coach Rhea and Greencastle hopes for a big win over South Putnam. Net men travel to Cloverdale next Friday to face C H S quintet while students await report cards after six weeks. Special chapel exercises planned for tomorrow with details to follow.

Indiana State Teacher's Association Indianapolis Rhea Cloverdale Greencastle

Local residents note James Ogden and family ties

Mr and Mrs James Ogden are well known in the community. Ogden lived here as a student at DePauw and has many friends locally. The father is now an attorney in Indianapolis.

James Ogden Ogden DePauw Indianapolis

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Greencastle Gamblers Martinsville Rand Jury Tim Notre Dame Dersuw Transylvania Valparaiso St.Louis St. Louis U Glark Finnegan Wan L. Webb Davis Kalkman Mtg A.teins Centar Bett Diamond Quirk Moffett Webb Mendenhall Garahty Ogden Nspbuw Aisro Cotas Drace Roche Geraghty Betz Bromschig de Pauw Hirt Diamond Miss Peck State Institution Pershing Capitol Hoosier MAN Wallingford Rev. Barnett RED” Manus Coal the Herald
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