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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1923

Page

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Trial of Abbott Postponed in Liquor Transport Case

Dayton inspector William Abbott of Dayton Ohio appeared in Greencastle for a liquor transport charge before Mayor Zeis but the trial was postponed. Abbott's $1000 bond remained active and he returned to Indianapolis after a raid that netted a still and damage to a Floyd township farmhouse. Snedegar, tied to the Greenwood owner, was not arrested and officials say the case may be dismissed for lack of evidence.

Dayton Ohio Floyd Township Green Field Young Snedegar William Abbott United States Airplane Motor Inspector Greencastle Zeis Abbott Indianapolis Snedegar T. S. Snedegar Greenwood Studebaker

Col Bengle Draws Large Audiences at Locust Street Services

Col L H Brengle D D Salvation Army minister spoke at Locust Street Church in morning and evening services to large crowds including DePauw alumni. The 1883 graduate was noted for oratory and broad travels. Two students joined the church at the evening service. He also spoke at the University Chapel on Monday morning.

Col. Bengle 8. L. Brengle D. D Salvation Army Locust Street Church DePauw United States Col. Brengle

Chicken Culling Demonstration Planned at McAlinden Farm

County Agent Harold Lee announces a chicken culling demonstration to be held at the McAlinden farm in Madison township on Wednesday afternoon September 2 at 2 o'clock.

Harold Lee Madison Township

Miss Irene Welch and Glen Crawley Married at Locust Street Church

The ceremony took place Saturday at 8 30 in Locust Street Church with Rev H C Clippinger presiding. Miss Irene Welch, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Welch, and Glen Crawley, son of Mr and Mrs John Crawley, now reside on Bloomington Street in their newly furnished home.

Irene Welch William Welch Central Avenue Glen Crawley John Crawley Martinsville Street Locust Street H. C. Clippinger Mrs. Crawley Bloomington Street

Three Divorces Granted in Putnam Circuit Term Start

The September term of the Putnam Circuit Court opened with Judge James P. Hughes granting three divorces to Lora Barker from Ray Barker Stella Brackney from Bryan Brackney and Sarah F Davis from Will M Davis all on grounds of cruelty or failure to provide. Attorneys filed a change of venue motion in the Joe Hurst bootlegging case which was granted pending judge assignment. Hurst case set for Tuesday and Pearl Tangeit Cloverdale still to be tried Thursday.

Putnam Circuit Court James P. Hughes Lora Barker Jackson Township Ray Barker Stella Brackney Clinton Township Bryan Brackney Sarah F. Davis Will M. Davis Pearl Tanget Cloverdale

Hog Receipts Decline at Indianapolis Stockyards

Indianapolis stockyards show hog receipts of 8 000 with cattle 1 200 calves 400 and sheep 400. Hog prices drop 10 to 25 cents as 1 700 Saturday layovers press demand. sales range 8.25 to 8.75 per cwt. Pigs 25 cents lower. sows steady. Cattle quality poor and slow bidding. calves strong at 14.00. Lambs top at 12.50.

Indianapolis

Death of Mrs. Rachel Deitz Aged 83

Mrs. Rachel Deitz age 83 died at her home near Limedale Sunday morning around 2 30 due to general debility. Survived by her aged husband Frederick Deitz. Funeral services Tuesday at 10 am at Limedale Church conducted by Rev H C Clippinger. Burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Rachel Deitz Frederick Deitz Limedale H. C. Clippinger Forest Hill Cemetery

DePauw Girls Open House for College Men Saturday Evening

DePauw University hosts an open house with eight sororities Rector Hall Mansfield Hall and multiple fraternities inviting college men pledges and dorm residents. Each group will host fifteen minute visits with refreshments and a musical program as faculty hold a separate informal reception in Bowman Memorial Building to foster student faculty ties.

DePauw Rector Hall Mansfield Hall Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Alpha Omicron Pi Alpha Chi Omga Alpha Phi Tri Delt Delta Zeta Lambda Omicron Alpha Beta Theta Pi Phi Kappa Psi Delta Upsilon Delta Kappa Epsilon Sigma Chi Sigma Wu Delta Tau Phi Delta Theta Phi Gamma Delta Delta Sigma Psi Lambda Chi Phi Kappa Sigma DePauw University Bowman Memorial Building

County Commissioners Attend Evansville Meeting

County Commissioner Reese Buis and road superintendent David Skelton travel with Elmer Blue and Arthur Plummer to Evansville for the annual convention of Indiana county commissioners and road superintendents.

Reese Buis David Skelton Elmer Blue Arthur Plummer Evansville Indiana County Commissioners and Road

Hello Girls Strike Over Cussing Complaints At Local Phone Office

Fifteen operators of the Citizens Telephone Company walked off the job in Brazil Indiana after reports of patrons insulting them over the phone for poor service. The two hour outage prompted manager Klingler to persuade the workers to return while negotiations on grievances including an eight hour day time and a half for Sundays and a new switchboard continued.

Brazil Ind Citizens Telephone Company Klingler

Farmers 10 Organize A Produce Co

Putnam county Farm Bureau considers a Greencastle produce purchasing agency. Twelve state supervised agencies exist. C R George will visit Greencastle October 6 to organize pooling poultry butter eggs and cream sales via the Farm Bureau agent. pooling aims to raise prices about six cents per dozen on eggs and similar boosts for other produce.

Greencastle Putnam County Farm Bureau State Farm Bureau C. R. George Farm Bureau

Governor McCray Appeals for Indiana Trust in Integrity

Governor Warren T. McCray urged Indiana residents to believe in his integrity as he sought support to protect his creditors. Responding to calls for resignation from the Republican state committee, he said a reiteration would revive controversy and emphasized he would not be swayed from duty as public affairs must be properly administered.

Indianapolis Warren T. McCrAy Indiana Republican State Committee McCray

Brown couple attend A B Convention in Atlantic City

A. G. G. Brown, president of the First National Bank Greencastle, and Mrs Brown are attending the A B Convention in Atlantic City and are staying at The Ambassador.

Atlantic City A. G. G. Brown First National Bank Greencastle

Mrs Kate Lamar Returns to St Petersburg Home

Mrs Kate Lamar has left Bloomington Street where she stayed with her daughter Mrs Park Dunbar and Mr Dunbar for the summer and returned to her home in St Petersburg Florida.

Kate Lamar Park Dunbar Mr. Dunbar Bloomington Street St. Petersburg Fla

Taggart Steadily Improving Report

Thomas Taggart former chairman of the Democratic national committee shows steady progress at Phillips House Charles Street Boston. He had a comfortable day and doctors express optimism though he cannot sit up yet. Dr Harold G Tobey and Dr E E Hawes are involved with his care. Mrs Taggart and her daughter stay by his bedside.

Boston Mass Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee Phillips House Charles Street Taggart Harold G. Tobey E. E. Hawes Hyannis

Two American Balloonists Die in Gordon Bennett Race

In Brussels a United States army balloon 8 6 was struck by lightning last evening. Lieutenant Robert M. Olmstead and John W. Shoptow were killed. The 8 6 was the third balloon destroyed in the race. five aero­nauts have died. The Navy balloon A 6699 landed at Putten Holland. crew Lieutenants Lawrence and Reichdelderfer are safe. Olmstead and Shoptow had won the elimination race from Indianapolis to qualify for the international race.

Brussels United States Army Robert M. Olmstead John W. Shoptow Nistelrode North Brabant Holland Aero Club of Putten Zuyderzee Lawrence Reichdelderfer Olmstead Shopton United States The Motor Speedway Indianapolis

Storekeeper Returns From Vacation To Monroe County

W. F. Jameison of the American Zins Products Co. has returned from a week long vacation at his old home in Monroe County.

W. F. Jameison American Zins Products Co Monroe County

Local Notes From Putnam County and Greencastle

Hospital surgery for Mrs. Ashworth reported in Putnam County. Doctors Ross Tucker and McGaughey assisted as appendix removal took place. Coal dealer Ashworth’s offices are in south Greencastle. Social and lodge notices include S C C Club hostess Tuesday at 7 30 pm 404 West Walnut and Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge 106 meeting at 8 00 this evening. Joe Donnehue critically ill and Dan Donnehue of Michigan City visiting family. Putnam Lodge 45 I O O F to confer Initiatory degree September 24 with degree staff present. Relevant listings also mention John F. Cannon in Indianapolis and Mrs. W F Swahlen returning from St Louis.

William Ashworth Elizabeth Street Putnam County Hospital David Ross Indianapolis W. W. Tucker W. N. McGaughey Ashworth South Greencastle Harry Wells S. C. C. Club West Walnut Street Dan Donnehue Michigan City Mr. Donnehue Joe Donnehue John F. Cannon Putnam Lodge No. 45 Roy Hillis Ree, Secy Wallace Morris N. G

Local pitcher fanned 19 in Sunday win for GreensCASTLE

New Ross fell 18 to 2 as Wilson dominated on the Zinc Mill Diamond. Parrish misplayed a ball for two New Ross runs, while Ott Webb’s squad piled hits and outs. The crowd eyed a St Louis Cardinals exhibition next, with Hornsby and other regulars aboard. The Specials head to Brazil Elks next Sunday.

NEW Ross Greencastle Zinc Mill ST. Louis Cardinals Wilson Ott Webb Parrish Mr. Webb McKeen Roger Hornsby St. Louis Brazil

Nominating Auditing and Resolution Committees Named

Putnam County Farmers Association directors appoint committees to nominate officers audit finances and draft resolutions. The groups will report at the member meeting on Saturday October 6 in the Court House. Nominating Morton Fordice chairman with Charles Bridges and Aaron Cooper. Auditing Andrew Stoner chairman with Emory Ader and Jesse Young. Resolution O Day chairman with Earl Ellis and John McCabe Sr.

Putnam County Farmers Association Farmers Association Court House Morton Fordice Charles Bridges Albany Aaron Cooper Moler

Local Produce Quotations: Poultry Butter and Eggs

Prices from local produce dealers for poultry butter and eggs are listed with Monday quotations and mixed figures. The readable lines show nominal prices and dealer notes though some text is garbled.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stonebaker Agency Allen Brothers Harris Milling Company Hughes Joe Hurst Sky Ike Warren T. M’cray A. G. Brown W. F. Swahlen East Hanna Street John Cannon East Seminary Street Alness Bee Hive Rebecca Lodge No. 106 Alice Day Noble Grand Florence Stringer Farmers Name Committees Andrew Stoner Emory Ader Jesse Young O. Day Earl Ellis John McCabe, Sr
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