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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1929
Page
1
The article discusses cigarette lighting statistics and tobacco trends, citing a government report on cigarette production and lighting frequency. It also criticizes a local figure, Brother Shumaker, over his tonic with 23 percent alcohol and his anti liquor stance. A crime conference is announced by Governor Leslie, urging tougher prison measures.
Ray Packwood 30 is near death in Bedford area hospital after a car driven by James Brown 31 ran off State Road 50 and plunged over an embankment. Brown is jailed on charges of driving intoxicated. Packwood is totally paralyzed and не can not live, doctors say. He is married with two sons.
Elkhart police report that Elvin Mosier 62 confessed to killing Minnie Maude Tallas 45 whose beaten and cut body was found in her front yard after Mosier discovered it. He reportedly admitted after 27 hours of questioning that she repulsed his attentions. Mosier had prior prison time and a past link to a separate slaying.
Jesse B. Hinton of Greencastle sues Pearl Hinton in Putnam Circuit Court alleging a cruel and inhuman course of conduct since marriage. He says she curses him and has kicked him and told him to leave home. Pearl has two prior marriages and two children from a former marriage. They wed in June 1925 and separated September 2, 1929.
David Walton of Clinton township west of Greert castle sues John Manata in Clay Circuit Court for 5000 dollars claiming 13 days in Clay county jail from April 4 to 17 caused mental and physical suffering and humiliation after Manata arrested him for false pretenses in a horse deal. Indianapolis attorneys represent Walton.
Dr Y N New of Danville and Mr and Mrs George Smith of near Avon were arrested in Danville on charges of possession and sale of liquor. They were jailed and expected to appear in Federal court in Indianapolis Monday for arraignment. Arrests followed days of Federal activity.
Mrs. Eliza Bee 29 wife of Ralph Bee former Putnam County resident died Saturday night at 9 30 at her parents home in Bellville after a long tuberculosis illness. Funeral Tuesday at 2 in Clayton Christian church with burial in Clayton. Survived by husband two brothers and two sisters Mary Howard and Doris at home Dorothy Shawley of Bellville and Harold of Colorado. Bee known to Greencastle and Putnam County residents. Husband connected with Clayton Bank.
Kenneth Cox, attorney at law, opens an office in the room directly over Mullins Drug Store. He previously practiced in Indianapolis for about fifteen months and graduated from Indiana Law School in 1928. He studied at Butler University and belongs to Sigma Delta Kappa. His prior home was Mattoon, Illinois.
DePauw University prepares for classes with 24 Liberal Arts new instructors, 6 in Music and 3 returning from leave. Administrative additions include Dr. Wilson and F. Russell Alexander among others. Total faculty rises to 112 with 27 new Liberal Arts staff and 6 in Music, as registration for freshmen and upperclassmen approaches.
Danville Indiana officers raid James Curt Hinton home and seize more than one hundred quarts of beer and several gallons of mule while Mrs Hinton is seen breaking glass jars. Hinton is jailed to face court tomorrow.
Preparations for the sixth annual Putnam County Fair began with workers setting up exhibition tents on the square. The fair board faces a handicap as the school gymnasium was denied for exhibits, prompting a farmers and business committee to seek approval. Concessions will line Washington street, with the Industrial tent east of them and the Auto Tent on Indiana street. The north side of the square may open, entertainment will come from the Russellville Band and local groups, and horse judging is moved to Saturday. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Samuel Orchard in Bloomington from injuries after being struck by a Monon train. she belonged to I A R, Eastern Star, and First Presbyterian Church.
The Greencastle Sanitary Milk Company at 7 East Columbia Street opened this morning. J. J. Kauble led the opening ceremony and Rex Smith serves as manager as pasteurizing of milk begins at the plant.
Thomas Q. Johnson a 55 year old farmer and Nancy Catherine Roach 61 both of Greencastle obtained a marriage license.
Vig MERALD notes 20 years ago in Greencastle that the Putnam County Council, including William Vestal and Isaac Peek, met to appropriate funds for the coming year. Lela Walls hosted guest Beatrice McClain of Terre Haute. The Gardner family picnic near Brick Chapel wrapped with Joe Gardner elected president as Sayers expected home from Chicago.
Indiana Attorney General James M. Ogden announces a statewide investigation into alleged protection of bootleggers by law enforcement. Special deputies, including Forrest Lyle and Robert West, are tasked with uncovering illicit stills and truckloads, using a $12,000 special fund from the last legislature.
The local Carpenters Union will donate its services at the County Fair and give $20 in premiums for manual training work. Premiums will be awarded based on design and workmanship, and eligibility is open to all entrants.
City grade schools opened with a modest enrollment increase. Superintendent Warren J. Yount reported 960 students enrolled across First Ward 224 Second Ward 233 Third Ward 261 and Maple Heights 62. Seventh and eighth grades added 180 while 92 freshmen joined the high school this afternoon. Classes begin tomorrow.
The forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms tonight with cooler temperatures. Tuesday should be fair and cooler with a lift in the breeze as high pressure edges in.
Miss Mabel Stoner of Walnut Street suffered a serious fall from a porch at Longden near Walnut Street late evening. She was taken to a hospital and treated by Dr. Lacy Shuler of Indianapolis, with indications she is on the road to recovery.
Pre school age children are undergoing examinations this week under the PTA led by Mrs. Thadd Jones with county nurse Mrs. Carol Ream directing. The process includes mental, vision, hearing, height, weight and general physical tests at Delilah Miller school and other sites. 29 pupils examined by noon, with 152 expected, reflecting active local PTA and cooperative health supervision.
The Blumenstein Ready-To-Wear store will open in Greencastle on Wednesday from 9 am to 9 pm. Located in the First National Bank building, it is owned by William Blumenstein of Brazil and features dresses coats silk underwear and accessories with Mrs. J Blumenstein in charge.
Coroner rules the crash death of the City of San Francisco as an airplane accident. Victims including Stowe and co pilot Edward Canfield were identified. several bodies sent to Albuquerque and Boston. Investigations continue into cause and remaining dispositions as search operations concluded.
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