McAninch Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
D. A. McAninch and wife marked their golden wedding on December 23 at home in town. A Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs. F. McAninch followed. Visitors included Mrs. Dora Schwein of Terre Haute and Mr. and Mrs. George McAninch of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. McAninch
O. O. Elrod
J. G. Sharp
Frank Draper
Kenneth Sharp
Indianapolis
Cecil McAninch and Baby
Harvey McAninch
Gilbert Cox
Broad Park
Hohn Heir of Oc Land Sere Ion Uto Story
Oc land dispute centers on Hohn heir contesting property. Sere ion uto details unclear but legal action implied. Local records reference heirs and land parcel disputes amid unsettled title claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohn
Ocland Sere Ion Utohable Ponfirie
Neier and Smart Couple Wed in Christmas Eve Ceremony
Rollie C Neier the only son of Mr and Mrs Cotty Neier and Miss Nola A Smart daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Smart were married Wednesday December 24 at the home of Rev and Mrs R E Masten in Wierdale The bride wore a blue tailored suit with matching accessories Following the ceremony the couple traveled to the grooms parents home for a three course luncheon Attending included Luther Smart Mrs Montgomery Miss Sybil Smart John Kennedy and Miss Jeona Humphreys On Christmas day the couple were the distinct guests at the bride's parents home The bride is granddaughter of Mrs Martha Montgomery and is well known among Cloatesville residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollie C. Neier
Cdttey Neier
Nola A. Smart
Luther Smart
R. E. Masten
Wierdale
Gream J
Montgomery
Sybil Smart
John Kennedy
Jeona Humphreys
Greencastle Herald
Martha Montgomery
Cloatesville
Bank Robbery at Gosport Bypasses Safes and Holds Bonds
Robbers entered Gosport bank early Monday night and stole about 1509 dollars. Cash, war savings stamps, postage stamps, and Liberty bonds were taken from safe deposit boxes and a nearby bag safe. A night watch pace near midnight led locals to alertness, but no one investigated further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gosport
A. R. Marley
Susan Warren Dead at Hillsboro Home
Susan Warren died at her Hillsboro home on December 24 after an illness. She was 81 years old and widow of Warren who died in 1917. Born in Putnam County she was a well known resident here with relatives and many friends. She is survived by four children and two sons-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Susan Garth
Warren
Putnam County
Ter
Farm Sales Scheduled Near Clayton and New Winchester
Auction notices list Duane Phipps sale set for Thursday January 8 1920 on his farm two miles west of Clayton and four miles east of Pecksburg. Thompson and Son hold a sale Wednesday January 7 1920 on their farm three miles southwest of New Winchester and four miles north of Coatesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Phipps
Clayton
Pecksburg
Lank Thompson & Son
New Winchester
Coatesville
Greencastle Names Allen City Attorney After Fatal Accident
John H. Allen a young Greencastle attorney was named city attorney to fill the unexpired term of the late Thad Peck who was killed when struck by an interurban car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Allen
Greencastle
Thad Peck
Local Social and Civic Notes From Cloverdale and Nearby
Christmas guests visit in Cloverdale and Indianapolis with McDaniel and Hurst families. New town board members James Davison and Ora Storm take offices. Cloverdale asks for higher telephone rates with hearing set Jan 12. Numerous dinners, visits, and Christmas gifts noted. A birth reported Catherine Elizabeth Wilson. Red Cross Christmas seal drive raises 19.84. A quoted quip from Wash Stewart and a pupil eye injury to Richard Knight are mentioned. Many local names and engagements across families in Cloverdale and surrounding towns.
Swine Breeders Plan Putnam County Association
Swine breeders met in Greencastle to discuss organizing a Putnam County registered swine breeders association. County agent led remarks, speakers included Fred L. Obenchain H O Batman and O M Thomas. A committee per breed was formed and a Jan 3 meeting set to finalize the constitution and by laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Red Cross
Court House
Greencastle
Fred L. Obenchain
China Record Association of America
Bainbridge
H. O. Batman
Hampshires
O. M. Thomas
Samuel Colliver
Colliver
Earl Bunten
Fillmore
Hampshire
Chester
Gowin Admr Transfers New Winchester Lots to Mamie Gowin
Alva P. Gowin, administrator, transfers ownership of lots in New Winchester to Mamie Gowin. Details indicate a formal estate-related conveyance of parcels labeled as Lot 750. The action reflects a distribution of property within the Gowin family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva P. Gowin
Adm
Mamie Gowin
New Winchester
New Officers Installed in Fillmore Chapter 186 OES
The Fillmore chapter No. 186 OEA ES installs officers for 1920 led by Maude Cromwell as Worthy Matron and Ora Day as Worthy Patron. Other listed officers include Pearl Brown Secretary Katie Bastin Treasurer Edith Cline Conductress Mildred Chamness and more with multiple members named for each role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore
Maude Cromwell
Ora Day
Pearl Brown
Katie Bastin
Edith Cline
Mildred Chamness
Maggie Storm
Winnie Hurst
Adah
Elsie Cowgill
Ruth Cora Collins
Esther Etta Ikamire
Martha Emma Alter
Electa Ruby Coffin
Lewis Skamire
Sentinel Alpha Bunten
Edgar Chamness
Terre Haute man takes manager post at Des Moines store
C. E. Tincher, of Terre Haute, visited Des Moines on business and has been hired by Gensburg Furniture to manage the musical instrument department. He is well qualified and will start next week at the Des Moines location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Tincher
Terre Haute
Sugar sale hits 22 cents a pound at local stores
Sugar sold Saturday morning at 22 cents per pound with a two pound limit per customer. Shoppers bought what they could, hoping prices stay low or sugar becomes more plentiful as prices rise.
Theft of Furs Cleared in Green castle Case
Ellis Ducan a 15 year old helper at Roth berg Bros. Produce Co. confessed to thefts with Ralph Patterson 25 of Greencastle. They admitted stealing three skunk hides and two possum hides sold to Albert Cooper and sharing proceeds. Patterson also confessed. Alozo Anderson linked, jailed then freed. Duncan sentenced to six months in penal farm. due to age, term suspended and he released on good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothberg Bros. Produce Co
Greencastle
Ellis Ducan
Rothberg Bros. Produce
Ralph “Bolly
Patterson
Albert Cooper
Greencastle Herald
Alozo Anderson
Duncan
Anderson
Louisville
Quincey
Petterson
Jefferesonville Reformatory
Christmas Meeting of Woman's Literary Club in 1919
The Woman's Literary Club met Tuesday afternoon December 23 1919 at Martha Fowler Pruitt's North Main Street home. Yuletide decorations centered on a bright Christmas tree. Miss Mary Hunt spoke on Dixon Erskine Cable and Harben, with Miss Winifred Elrod presenting John Fox Jr. biography. Mrs Hunt read Christmas Eve on Lonesome. Gifts were exchanged before adjournment to January 21 1920 with Mrs Rose Crews Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Literary Club
Martha Fowler Pruitt
North Main Street
Mary Hunt
Frankfort
Ind
Dixon, Erskine
Cable
Harben
Winifred Elrod
John Fox, Jr
Lonesome
Rose Crews Edwards
North Salem Herald Closes Over Printing Costs
The North Salem Herald, run by John H. Wetz & Son, ceases publication after years in business. Its senior publisher is the North Salem postmaster and owner of a local picture show, a factor in the suspension alongside rising printing material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Salem Herald
John H. Wetz & Son
The
Herald
North Salem
Ardith Phillips Confined With Severe Chicken Pox
Ardith Phillips a senior at Indiana University has been at his parents home west of town for two weeks with a severe chicken pox attack. He canceled work with the I U basketball team during holiday games but is improving nicely now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardith Phillips
Indiana University
Henry Phillips
Ardith
I. U
Local Bride Weds Akron Man After Tragedy
Monta Ellett of Greencastle married Daniel Tipton Donnahue of Akron Ohio last Friday at the Presbyterian parsonage in Greencastle. Bryce Ellett her husband died last January near Coatesville from injuries after being caught in a gasoline engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monta Ellett
Greencastle
Bryce Ellett
Coatesville
Presbyterian Parsonage
Victor Raphael
Daniel Tipton Donnahue
Akron
Ohio
Trustees Transfer Records for Lincon Franklin Townships
Trustees 1. O. O. F. No. 538 deed to Robert A Pounds for 7 acres in Franklin township at 1400 dollars. Walter Cox transfers to Laura F Hume its property in Danville for 500 dollars. James P Cope and wife convey a lot in Plainfield to Harry E Wilson and wife for 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Pounds
Franklin Township
Walter Cox
Laura F.‘Hume
Danville
James P. Cope
Harry E. Wilson
Plainfield
Land Transfers in Brownsburg Lincoln and Clay Townships
Earl C Reed and wife sell to Charles R Reed a Brownsburg lot for 1. Lewis Denny and wife transfer 14 acres in Lincoln township to Albert T Burden valued at 3400. William M Miller and wife sell 754 percent acres in Clay township for 843650.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl C. Reed
Charles R. Reed
Brownsburg
Lewis Denny
Albert T. Burden
Lincoln Township
William M. Miller
Robert L. Smith
Clay Township
1920 calendars offered by local businesses
The Herald notes a limited run of 1920 calendars from the First National Bank O. F. Lakin Smith Bros Alberto Gazzarelli and Masten and Walls Garage. If you have not received one, visit any of these places to claim a copy while supplies last. The calendars are described as very beautiful and decorative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Herald
First National Bank
O. F F. Lakin, Smith, Bros
Alberto Gazzarelli
Masten & Walls Garage
Christmas Guests and Events Share Indy Visits
Christmas day hosts and guests spread through Indianapolis and surrounding towns with multiple families dining at homes of the Hadley, McBrayer, Gambold, and Draper households. Card trees, exchanges, and programs marked Bethel and Christian Sunday school events.
County corn yield contest awards medals for top growers
The contest reported final yields with 105.4 bushels per acre top score by M. E. Leak of Union township. Dave Sims S ville Claud X son Clayton and George Mercer from Guilford also placed. Average county yield was 73.38 bushels per acre with production about $32.36 per acre. Prizes include silver and bronze medals and a gold state medal for yields over 100. Judge C E Troyer of Purdue oversaw the event under County Agent Arnett-Dranville Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Leak
Union Township
Dave Sims
Sville
Claud Xson
Clayton
George
Mercer
Guilford Township
Farmers’ Istitute Association
Wallace
State Corn Growers’ Association
C. E. Troyer
Purdue
Arnett
Dranville Gazette
Hat Trick Ends In Hatless Drive To Taylor
Bud Galey of Browns Valley strapped a sock under his hat then wore the hat over the sock for a Sunday call on a girl south of Russellville. He realized his head was bare after reaching town and returned home to fetch his hat, ending up one hour late to Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud” Galey
Browns Valley
Russellville
Taylor’s
Meetings Begin Sunday With Evangelist H A Davis
Evangelist H A Davis will hold a ten to fourteen day series of meetings at the Christian church starting Sunday morning January 4. An urgent invitation is extended to all to attend as demands on his time limit the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Davis
The
Christian Church
Mr. Davis
Putnam County Installs Three New Officials Today
Three Putnam County officers assume duties on January 1. Ralph Knoll becomes auditor with Elmer Blue as deputy. Ott Webb takes over as auditor with Forest Cooper as deputy. Charley Carver of Bainbridge succeeds Witt Sutherlin as county commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Ralph Knoll
Mr. Knoll
Elmer Blue
Ott Webb
Fred Masten
Forest Cooper
Mr. Webb
Charley Carver
Bainbridge
Witt Sutherlin
Barnaby Gives $5000 Christmas Gifts to Greencastle Workers
Charles Barnaby, a Greencastle hardwood lumber dealer, distributed more than $5,000 among his employees last week. Each worker received a gift equal to 10 percent of their yearly wage, as Barnaby acted in a generous Santa Claus role for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Barnaby
Greencastle
Santa Claus
Mr. Barnaby
Greencastle Herald
Election of M. E. Sunday School Officers 1920
The M. E. Sunday school elected officers last Sunday morning. Superintendent Mervyn Hunt. assistant Mrs Charles Gambold. treasurer Anna Walton. secretary Blanche Shortridge. assistant Nellie Wilson. pianist Floy Walton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Sunday School
Mervyn Hunt
Charles Gambold
Anna Walton
Blanche Shortridge
Nellie Wilson
Floy Walton
Head On Collision Injures Drivers in Culvert Reach
A head-on collision involving Frank Hunter and Wendell Bes occurred when their vehicles failed to pass in time near a culvert. Both machines were damaged and crews reported they were making steady progress after the impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hunter
Wendell” Bes
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wife
Neier
Susan Warren
Ser
Evangeline McDaniel
Earl McDaniel
Blanche
Ruth McDaniel
L. T. Hurst
Virginia
Kenneth Hurst
Earl Smith
Blanche Brown
A. M. Wright
James Davidson
C. R. Shortridge
Ora Storm
C. W. Bridges
Minnie Hunt
Mary
Waveland
Cloverdale Telephone Association
Public Service Commission of
Indiana
Atlas Phillips
Mary Phillips
Jennis Phillips
Emma _ Phillips
Win Bridges
Allen Campbell
Archie Wilson
East of Town
Catherine Elizabeth
Babe
Wilson
Gladys Beckleheimer
Team No. 2
Ruby Larkin
Kathleen Campbell
Ella McDonald
Alice McGinnis
Lawrence McGinnis
Sanford Applegate
Ott Jackson
Ray Banks
Robert Storm
John Heavin
Jennie Alexander
Wash Stewart
Richard Knight
C. D. Knight
O'Brien
Lycan
S. Stanley
Frank Johnson
J. J. Gambold
Coatesville Lumber Company
Charles Doty
Cleveland
Lena Monnet
Claud Phillips
Floy
Clyde
Kenneth
Edgar Phillips
Brazil
Roy
Ida
Neva
Clifford
Wilber Phillips
Frank
Jane
Nellie West
Rollie
Ila
Joy Smith
Willard
Lucille Nichols
Ralph
Katie West
Ross and
Blanch Nichols
Theron Mounts
Henry Cornett
This
Des Moines
Coxtesville Electric Shoe Shop
Charles Wisehart
Verl
Dr. M. N. Hadley
Lee Chatham
North of Town
Orville Webb
S. A. Chatham
Kate McAninch
Bethel
Christian Sunday School
Herdis Harlan
Clarence Johnson
Darius Masten
J. B. Newman
Claud Wilson
Artie Bunten
Amos, Carrie
Ella Fultz
T. B. Alexander
Guy Murphy
Edna Marker
E. C. McDaniel
M. O. Hadley
Kate Kate
Ella Lisby
Martinsville
Webster Lisby
George Lineberry
Almah Campbell
Stilesville
Burton Jones
Ed Jones
Ada Draper
Jennie Webb
Claud Duncan
Sterling, Colo
Charles Green
Sam King
Fay Casady
Marion
Ernest King
South Carolina
Draper
Pritchett
Willard Nichols
Lucille
Mounts
Ross Nichols
Thomas Awbrey
Oscar Stevenson
Joe Sullivan
Gladys Earlcott
Lincoln
Miss Barriott
Chu Chin Chow
New Putnam Officers
S. S. Election
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