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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1921
Page
1
Voters in a county are expected to cast ballots in a constitutional election focusing on three amendments. Campaigns by the League of Women Voters and others support adoption of several reforms. Few voters are anticipated at polls with little electioneering observed and officials noting minimal activity at polling sites.
The Greencastle community confirms the Fall Festival will proceed on September 29 to October 1 with livestock, farm products, fruit, and sowers on display. A strong committee will seek regional aid, boasting Chamber of Commerce support and ongoing efforts by local volunteers to fund a first class event.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Abrams and their son return from Wabash where they spent their time with their daughter Mrs. Royce, her husband, and their daughter.
Greencastle and Putnam County women formed the Greencastle League of Women Voters with about eighty in attendance. Miss Liba Peshakova of Chicago spoke as field organizer. Mrs. S. A. Hazlett was elected president. other officers and chairwomen were named. Emma Charlotte Duake of Iowa addressed the group on aims and purposes, including government efficiency, education, and better legislation.
Louise E. Zaring wife of Dr C T Zaring and Emma King of this city received awards for marine paintings at the Indiana State art Exhibit. Hollie E Millison of Shelbyville earned the third prize.
Heavy storms and lightning cripple about seventy five telephones in the area. The Telephone Company is working hard to restore service and expects all lines back in a few days.
Open market hog receipts of 12 000 sparked a 50 cent drop in prices. The overall hog range settled at 8 75 to 9 25 with a top of 9 35. Pigs at 9 00, sows 7 25 down. Cattle prospects lower. Calves steady at 12 000 down. Sheep and lambs steady with lambs at 7 50.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of College Ave Church will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs R A Ogz 703 South Locust Street. Mrs George McHaffie left for Louisville after learning her granddaughter Emma Cath arine Englehart was severely injured in a fall. Her arm was broken near the elbow and she needed hospital care before setting the bones. She lives with her aunt Mrs H E Tincher, daughter of Mr and Mrs McHaffie.
Mr and Mrs G D O rear sell their west Poplar Street residence to William P Sackett and plan to move Wednesday to a farm near Bainbridge. Sackett intends to relocate into the new home immediately.
Roy Gardner the California mail train bandit escapes from McNeil Island penitentiary after leaping a fence during a ball game observation. Prisoners Imya Impya is killed and Lawardus Bogart wounded. Gardner fled and was later recaptured in a separate report. two others shot during the incident.
Greencastle Maroons beat Bainbridge Independents 10–2 at Zine Mill Park on Monday afternoon. Allen pitched a one hit game for Greencastle, while Bainbridge’s two runs came on walks.
City of Greencastle transfers the Forest Hill lot to Elijah Grantham for 80 dollars. Charlie Woodall transfers a Cloverdale lot to John A Smith for 900 dollars. John J Runyan transfers property to Trustees Mt Meridan M E Church for 50 dollars.
The A Z P team defeated Roachdale 6 to 5 on Labor Day in Roachdale. Bill Hanna led A Z P with key plays at second base while Bee and defense held off Roachdale Johnson and Sands in a tight showing. Roachdale’s eight inning rally came up short as errors and timely hits sealed the win. Umpire Taylor, from Roachdale, called the game.
A wireless message from the steamship Chester Kiwanis reports mutiny among crew members while anchored off Staten Island New York. A police patrol boat rushed to assist the vessel officers.
Carl O'Hair who has spent the summer in Chautauqua work has returned to his city home to resume his school studies.
Three men convicted in the $1,000,000 post office robbery case escaped Toledo county jail while Sheriff Taylor was away at the county fair. Urbaytis Lewis and Schultz overpowered two deputies, seized four revolvers, and left unmolested. They were awaiting trial for related charges and have long police records, including a California escapee from San Quentin.
Lillian Bradshaw and Marcus Bass, both colored, paid $100 fines each and were released by Sheriff Sears after Judge Hughes found them guilty of illegally transporting liquor. William Gibbs, arrested with Bradshaw and Bass, to be sent to the penal farm for 60 days today. Frank Maglione of Clinton changed his plea to guilty and paid a $100 fine. Milliard Henkle, also of Clinton, had his state farm sentence suspended after paying a $100 fine.
F Mathes superintendent reports interments in Forest Hill cemetery for August. Perry B Snider age 25 died in France. Mary Frances Brown stillborn. Eliza J Grantham age 77 Canover Florence. John City age 78 paralysis.
Washington dispatch recounts a March gathering to witness President Harding’s inauguration and notes a split within the Republican ranks between stand patters and Progressives. It points to tariff and taxation debates, slow progress, and a recessed session with one third of Republicans absent on most roll calls.
Sheriff Joseph Cain engaged eight liquor smugglers on the Noblesville road eight miles from Lebanon. He shot and killed one man shot another who died, and was badly beaten. Three runners escaped. A car broke down and a car was ditched as officers pursued. The wounded man identified as Her Gentry from Chicago. Runners bound for Chicago, all young, well dressed and armed.
Harold Walker of Cloverdale was fined $5 for assault on Troy Broad Street though acquitted of provoke. Judge Hughes ordered Walker to pay Broadstreet $2.50 as final settlement of a debt. Broadstreet hired Walker to drive him to Patricksburg for $12, paid $9.50, Walker threatened to whip him, Broadstreet filed assault charge, Walker filed provocation.
The Society of the Locust Street Church will open its annual Mite Box on Wednesday at 2 30 PM. Misses Rader host the event at their Morton Avent home. The year’s report will be concluded at the meeting and all members are urged to attend.
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