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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1929
Page
8
A murder in Hammond is connected to smoking muggles cigarets made from marihuana weed. Pedro Arvizu, 62, died from kicks by Philip Gomez. Two marihuana plants were found at Gomez's home. Police warn weed cigarets are spreading in Calumet.
James Hill 89, former Church of the Brethren pastor, was buried in a walnut tree casket planted by his mother. The coffin, carved by Henry Essig, had been on display at a local mortuary for ten years. Born January 11, 1840, he married Elizabeth Sumner in 1863 and later Zeruah Tomlinson, leaving two children and a daughter. The tree was planted when he was 11.
Fire Chief Charles G. Alford handed over a police inquiry after two false fire alarms were called ten minutes apart. Fire units rushed to Park Place and then to the south section of the city, chasing a blaze that did not exist, likely set by the same individuals responsible for a prior incident.
In Crawfordsville four boys and a girl were found delinquent by Judge Edgar A. Rice and sent to state institutions. The youths cited include Robert Shahan 9 Harry Whelchel 13 Hubert Jones 11 and Dumont Hyde 13 connected with multiple thefts and burglaries. A separate dispatch from Kingman notes Dr Adam W Bonebrake 79 longtime Indiana veterinarian died at his home leaving a large family. In St Maurice William Henderson 50 renowned herb grower and collector died at his home near there. Buster Huntt 12 was severely injured when struck by a truck after fleeing from behind a wagon. he is expected to recover.
Warren County treasurer Emerson Davis vanished in March leaving a $34,963.12 shortfall now fully paid by his bonding company. Ray Fleming of West Lebanon appointed to replace him as indictments target Davis and the bond firm seeks his whereabouts after partial recoveries from an Indianapolis bank.
Arthur L. Mayer of Publix Theaters inspected three local properties and arranged management with Harry Muller. The Paramount theater nears completion with furnishings to begin, targeting a late August opening. The Muller theater is under roof and expected to open early in December. Charles N. McCollough, 71, former Montgomery county sheriff, dies at home.
UNCIE Ind Aug 3 Charlie Murray a Muncie born film comedian laments missing Middletown fair due to storms in Arizona. He recalls theft of whiskers from a marshal during his youth, and how both he and his brother pulled the whiskers in a playful escape story.
Williamsport State Bank files for 120000 in Warren circuit court naming Warren Mankey cashier of the defunct Warren County bank Republic Casualty Company and United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company as defendants Bonds totaling 80000 from Mankey and 40000 from the Baltimore firm cover the failed bank closed January 1928 by the state banking commission. Ruby Voight 13 drowns in Eel river near Brazil Indiana despite efforts by her mother. Lorin A Jewett 68 merchant and former Adams township trustee dies in St Paul Ind funeral Sunday at St Paul Christian Church. He leaves a widow a son Kenneth L Jewett and his business partner.
In Muncie Indiana on August 3 1930 prosecutor Joe H Davis of Delaware County said he will run the office without a deputy amid claims of profit in the post His deputy Paul Brady who served over three years has resigned Also from Muncie a letter notes Alaska finds by A L Bingham a local manufacturer including three to nine pound potatoes and cabbage heads weighing 104 pounds rhubarb six feet tall and hay described as shoulder high awaiting the Binghams return on September 1
Greencastle and Crawfordsville camps of the United Spanish-American War Veterans plan a Rockville park picnic on Sunday with about three hundred expected attendees.
Putnam county farmer died suddenly of heart disease at his home south of here. He was 70 years old and described as a longtime resident and local worker. Funeral arrangements are pending with local family.
In Anderson Indiana Federal Judge Robert C Baltzell ordered the Madison County Farm Bureau paid 9727 23 by Commercial Casualty Insurance Company of Newark New Jersey as surety on Henry Shuman s bond removing liability of forty farmers who two years ago guaranteed 15000 in farm bureau debts The case originated in Madison circuit court and moved to federal court The ruling has prompted an affidavit alleging embezzlement and grand larceny against Shuman who is also bonded to answer to circuit court on a false pretense charge
Oswald Ryan, president of the Madison County Safety on the Highways Conference, selects four committees to support officers in a safety drive. Members include County Executive Paul Miller and others from Pendleton Elwood Summitville Alexandria Lapel Markleville and Anderson.
Oscar Shaw a former resident who years ago served a 33 day jail term in Adams county jail for smoking a cigarette in public announces he will return to Decatur to make his home Recently he lived in Youngstown Ohio In 1906 Shaw was arrested by Sheriff Albert Butler for violating a blue law and pleaded guilty before Circuit Judge R K Erwin resulting in a jail term later declared unconstitutional.
In Centerville Indiana on August 17 the Old Settlers Assoc holds its seventieth annual picnic with a reunion of former Wayne county teachers and pupils. Three pre 1880 teachers will attend and a mock old school session opens at 10 in Centerville High School auditorium. State Senator Luther O Draper will give the principal address. The event honors Indiana governors including Oliver P Morton and spotlight the town as a historic county seat with Morton's residence marked by a granite boulder. Harry D Bertsch chairs the reunion committee and hundreds are expected to attend.
Harriet Underwood, 75, began forty years of service as a school janitress after her husband died. She learned to operate the furnace when it was installed and recalls patrons doubting a woman could fire it. There were no explosions in her nineteen years of furnace work.
In Newcastle Indiana on August 3 Mrs Frank Shook suffered a jaw dislocation while yawning.
In Bartholomew circuit court, A T Conner argued for Thomas A McClure seeking no support for his wife Josephine McClure claiming she worked before marriage and drove him from home. Judge Sharpnack ordered McClure to live at home and pay $10 weekly support plus $30 attorney fees. Earlier, McClure had sought police protection after a claimed attempt by Mrs McClure to run him down.
More than 150 Indiana physicians from nearly every county will attend two day short courses on tuberculosis treatment. The Indiana Tuberculosis Association will host sessions at six sanatoria Crown Point Evansville Oaklandon Fort Wayne South Bend Rockville with a distinguished faculty from Indiana University and state hospitals.
Joseph E. Hennings, Anderson banker and philanthropist, leaves an estate around 500000 including Anderson real estate and stock in over fifty corporations. Widow Josephine Hennings and Madison County Trust Company named co administrators. Eva Hennings listed as daughter but not adopted. Also notes Miami and Miami Beach properties.
Inmates from the Sites of the Good Shepherd home in Indianapolis will be moved within days to the new St. Vincent's orphanage in Vincennes Indiana. The building was funded by a gift from Francis J. Reitz of Evansville.
The city attorney proposes an 8.4 mill property tax levy for 1930, down from 8.7 mills this year. The plan outlines the annual tax base and expected city revenue.
In Hammond Indiana on August 3 the corner stone of the new All Saints Catholic church will be laid Sunday. The ceremonies will be led by Rev. E J Mungoven, pastor. The parish began June 19 1896 with sixty seven families and now serves about 1000 children in its schools.
Muncie Ind Aug 3 The Ball Memorial Hospital a million dollar gift from the Ball families to the city will be opened for inspection Sunday Formal opening is set for Wednesday if workers complete the structure by then.
Lebanon Ind August 3 Wilmer D Tatlock principal of the local high school for five years was selected from twelve applicants to head the junior and senior high schools in Bloomington He will move to Bloomington about August 15 to assume duties.
Richard Morland a lifetime Putnam County resident died after a three year illness. He died exactly eight years to the day after his wife passed away.
Thirty three reunions including the Twins Association will be held at Memorial park in Newcastle Indiana on Sunday. Officials expect a new season attendance record to be set.
Richard Paul 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Paul of Cambridge City, practically runs Locust Hill farm, a 400 acre operation. He is in charge of daily duties and plans Holstein cattle entries for Wayne County and Indiana state fairs.
Elwood Frazier, for whom the city of Elwood was named, died at his son Jesse Frazier’s home twelve miles southwest of Browntown Indiana. The name Elwood came when Quincy village became an incorporated town. He served as president of the Elwood Trust Company for sixteen years.
At Columbus Indiana William D Mack freed after Secret Service manhunt clues include Dercoy letters fingerprints and theater alibi. Investigators say the suspect may be William McClintic alias Mack a musician and not the actor. Evidence includes initials mismatch and differing fingerprints.
In Anderson Indiana Judge Salyer heard the case against Bishre Williams proprietor of an Elwood taxicab line charged with a hit and run. Williams denied the act but witnesses placed him in Muncie at the time while others identified him as the driver of the car that struck 12 year old Wayne Hoeffer leaving him unconscious.
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