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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
1
Mrs. W. H. Kelley of near Bainbridge and Ora Finney near Cloverdale report two Ford cars taken with no clews left. A late model Ford was stolen from an Indianapolis street. Police urge witnesses to help identify suspects and recover the vehicles.
Sheriff sends out notices and rewards after two Ford cars vanish this week. Ora Finney, near Greencastle, left car locked at the Indiana statehouse curb in Indianapolis. it was stolen with valuables inside. A Bainbridge resident, Mrs. W H Kelley, reports another car stolen from her garage Monday evening.
Charles Clark, arrested on a beging charge, flashed diamond rings and a gold watch claiming all paid from a profitable sidewalk business. He said he earned 100 to 193 dollars daily begging, while Magistrate sentenced him to thirty days in the House of Correction, noting the dull days of summer.
In Wopeka Kas the 1919 nepotism law starts to take effect with new forms required by state departments. The forms demand signatures from office heads confirming no employee is related by blood or marriage to top officials. Some staff already moved, others face transfers unless cross-department trades occur.
A Greencastle resident returning from Indianapolis lost control on the Delmar road near the Black farm Monday night. The car crashed through a hedge, broke two wheels and tore off the fender and running board, but remained upright.
Auctioneers Dobbs and Vestal and clerk Paul Albin oversaw multiple public sales this fall at the John Hince sale south of town.
U S postal inspectors warn that the public remains easy to swindle by crude and clever stock scams. In Kansas City a ring promoted fake mining companies with phonied stock and staged offers that lure victims, then swap for worthless certificates and pressure further purchases.
Mrs. George W. Morse of Hinghaw, Mass. ends a two year misdiagnosis when a spasmodic cough dislodges a large eye tooth embedded in her left lung. Doctors had treated her for tuberculosis, but after the tooth's removal she shows signs of recovery and improved sleep.
Percy Martin general advance agent for the Superior Exposition shows 15 car organizations in Greencastle as they close arrangements for the fall event. The carnival runs October 6 to 11 with rides, games and exhibits, inviting public attendance.
The Greencastle Lodge of Red Men and its committee led by Theodore Crawley Fred Lancaster and Ed Shamel have closed a contract for a carnival to be held in Greencastle the week of October 6 to 11 under the lodge’s auspices. Percy Martin advance agent for a fifteen car carnival company said the shows are high class and merit. The same carnival outfit will play Crawfordsville the week of September 29.
The 25th annual Thomas reunion will be held Friday September 5 in the school house grove west of Lena. A splendid program has been arranged with lots of good things to eat. The event gathers Thomas descendants to discuss earlier days and social ideas. The first reunion was held in 1895. Everybody is invited.
A thief entered Dr Zaring's office between noon and 1 PM Tuesday and stole drugs stamps and a knife. No injuries reported and no suspect named.
Two unoccupied residences on East Seminary Street were entered by robbers on Tuesday night. Electronics and light bulbs were stolen from the C. L. Jones home.
The Martha Washington Club hosted a social evening at Mrs Ed Daiby’s Beveridge Street home in honor of Mrs Earl Lane who departs soon for Chicago. The guests presented Mrs Lane with a silver spoon as they enjoyed a sociable gathering.
State Auditor table shows Greencastle residents received 53000 in life and health insurance payments during the past year. No single policy exceeds 10000 for Greencastle beneficiaries. Bee Hive Rebekah lodge calls a meeting tonight urging full representation. Elizabeth Heber returns to Indianapolis schools with higher salary after leave.
A noon Tuesday break in at Dr. C. T. Zaring’s private office yielded morphine, cocaine, a knife and stamps. Entry likely used a skeleton key or hidden key from the front office. Police link this theft to recent local robberies and suspect local suspects.
Mes H J Comstock leaves for Monroe Michigan where she and Mr Comstock will reside. Mr Comstock becomes manager of the Hutchison 5 and 10 cent store in Monroe.
Two unoccupied East Anderson homes were visited Tuesday night. The O L Jones residence was entered and all light bulbs stolen. The F C Tilden home was breached but not entered, while attackers cut screens at the rear of the Tilden property. A Theta house attempt also occurred.
A brother of M ton Britton, detained by County Sheriff How ard Harris for mental trouble, plans to move the demented man to his Floyd township Beefus home. The keeper hopes to confine him in a home addition after refusing admission to the State Hospital. Britten has been held two weeks and may be transferred after this week. Dr. A. E. Ayler and family returned from a vacation to Ohio arriving home Wednesday afternoon.
East Cleveland completes its first year under the city manager system. Citizens split over success with apathy noted as businesslike administration. critics point to postponed public works and lack of tax funds. Local business leaders praise efficiency, while scholars caution on applying the model to larger cities.
Several Greencastle youths hosted a Walnut creek picnic west of town Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs George Christie as guests of honor. An enjoyable evening featured many good foods. Mrs Charles Ballard of Logansport arrived to stay with Mrs Jesse Allee Byrd for several days and motored to Greencastle.
Glenn Lyon, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lyon of this city, has been admitted to the bar in Green Castle. He joins the firm Lyon and Peck and treated the bar and court officials to cigars after his admission.
The Ora O'Hair property on Morton Avenue sold by Dobbs and Vestal real estate dealers to James Reeves.
The council approved a tax levy that raises the rate by about 20 cents per $100 despite a lower levy compared to the previous year. Property valuations are higher this year, producing a higher rate overall.
The county council met Tuesday and set the annual levy. Total tax rate fixed at 32.5 cents per hundred dollars while last year was 59.5 cents. The rise reflects a new tax law with higher property valuations about 46 million versus 1 million previously. Present valuation is roughly two and a half times larger, pushing the rate to about 80 cents.
In Greencastle Indiana on September 3 1919 the postmaster lists names Edward E Byrd Will V Figginn Earl Brownell T J Parrish Eula L Pratt Will R Smith Alph Spurling Anna and Watts. Please say advertised when inquiring.
James Williams and family and Worthington Williams and family returned from a motor trip to Marshall Illinois. The C W BR M Ladies held their annual picnic supper at Rosa Bower on South College Ave. Mr and Mrs Frank Lyon and son Glenn attended a Shriners picnic in Attica. Charles Broadstreet went to Indianapolis for the State Fair. Cleve Thomas and family also attended the Indiana State Fair. Robert Kerr and sons Warren and Bobby spent the day in Indianapolis. Katherine Tillotson returned from Crawfordsville where she was guest of her parents and led the administration building at De Pauw University.
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