Fillmore Rally Marred by High Voltage Vandalism
A Republican rally at Fillmore High School drew a large crowd when speakers including Congressman Everett Sanders and Mrs. Frank Donner addressed national issues. During the event a fuse was unscrewed, cutting power to the town and prompting danger and interruption before repairs restored lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore High School
Everett Sanders
Frank Donner
Greencastle
Clay Phillips
Terre Haute
Sanders
League of Nations
Phillips
Donner
Fillmore
Subscribing Resident Enjoys Local News In Hemp Wallace Note
L A Welty of Hemp Wallace Arkansas renews The Herald for another year. He sends a money order for 1.50 and praises the home news. Crops are mostly harvested, a bale sold, another on the way, and an oil well is being drilled five miles west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
L.A. Welty
Hemp
Reverend C N McBrayer Begins New Charge at Knox
The Rev C N McBrayer returned from Knox on Monday after filling his weekend appointments at the Methodist church there. He moved his household goods on Tuesday with the help of Wilson Parks of near Amo. McBrayer reports being favorably impressed with his new charge. The church he will preach at has nineteen rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. N. McBrayer
Knox
Wilson Parks
Near
Amo
McBrayer
Merchant Killed in Seelyville Train Crash
Seelyville merchant George W. Dickerson aged 44 was instantly killed Friday at 5:30 pm when a westbound Highlander tram of the T. H. I. & E. crashed into his truck in front of his store east of Seelyville. Kenneth Peck of Greencastle was the motorman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Dickerson
Seelyville
Highlander
T. H. I. & E. Traction
Dickerson
Kenneth Peck
Greencastle
Moves to New Mexico Family Plans New Home in Clovis
John Malicoat and family and Philip Wolfenbarger of New Maysville were Monday guests of George Wise and wife. Mr. Malicoat and family left Monday evening for Clovis New Mexico where they will make their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malicoat
Philip Wolfenbarger
New Maysville
George Wise
Mr. Malicoat
Clovis
New Mexico
Eight-year-old Elmer Wilson Taken to Hospital in Indianapolis
Elmer Wilson, age 8, son of Mr and Mrs Simuel Wilson of Greencastle, was transported by McCurry ambulance to Methodist hospital in Indianapolis Friday night for an appendectomy. His condition is serious. Dr C C Tucker of Greencastle accompanied him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Wilson
Simuel Wilson
Greencastle
Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis
Mccurry
C. C. Tucker
Blaze Falls to Monrovia At Blaze Park In Slow Game
Monrovia defeated the Blaze 5 to 2 before about 1,200 fans at Blaze Park Sunday. Morgan County tallied two in the first on two Blaze errors and a hit, then added single runs in the fourth and seventh. Kerr held the Blaze to three singles and two doubles, Burnhill’s three-base hit scoring on a wild throw. Warmoth worked for the Blaze, allowing seven hits as errors accounted for three Monrovia tallies. The Blaze plan to keep the same lineup for 1924 as they head toward a 16–7 season mark in 23 games. Possible league talks include New Ross, Ladoga, Monrovia, Hall, Plainfield, Danville, Brownsburg and Coatesville for next year.
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Blaze
Monrovia
Blaze Park
Morgan County Lads
Kerr
Cur Boys
Burnhill
Terre Haute
Warmoth
Hall
New Ross
Ladoga
Plainfield
Danville
Brownsburg
Coatesville
H E Blaze
Mitchell
Kerr and
Clark
Scott
Young
Bornhill
Willard
Made Good Impression Cordrey Delivers First Coatesville Sermon
Rev J W Cordrey new pastor of the local M E church preached his first Coatesville sermon last Sunday evening, apologizing for poor health due to moving. He impressed the audience as a man of ability and sociability and spoke on the text I am the way the truth and the life. He emphasized submitting our wills to the Father to accomplish work for the Master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Cordrey
M. E
Coatesville
Christ
Red Cross roll call urged at Indiana conference
S E Brewster of the Lake division Cleveland told Indiana chapter roll call directors at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis last week that the peace time program could not be carried out without public support by enrolling as members during the fourth roll call in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
United States
Conference of
Indiana
Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
S. E. Brewster
Lake Division
Cleveland
Town Sees Largest Crowd In Years At Mecca Theater
A massive Saturday night crowd filled Cotesville with attendees from as far as twenty miles. Cars and buggies lined every street while sidewalk access near the Mecca theater was blocked by the throng awaiting seats inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotesville
Mecca Theater
Cloverdale Graphic Gets New Publisher Upgrade
The Cloverdale Graphic, under new publishers Wampler & Weible, debuted with a refreshed appearance last week. The typographic quality and print neatness show notable improvement and readers praise the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Graphic
Wampler & Weible
Sanders to Speak Here About Local Issues
Congressman Everett Sanders will discuss local concerns in a public address here. The event invites residents to hear his views on community challenges and legislative priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
Miss Nelle Leachman Resigns Over Nervous Breakdown
Miss Nelle Leachman English teacher at Ame High School resigns after six years on the verge of a nervous breakdown. She handed in her resignation Saturday and is resting at home. Known as Nell among students, she was popular and missed by many pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelle Leachman
Ame
Miss Leachman
Wingate High School
Scouts Prepare Thrift Campaign Across Five States
About seven thousand youths from 3,000 scout troops in Hlinvis Michigan Indiana Wisconsin and Iowa gear up under executive officers for a government thrift and savings drive. The campaign runs from October 15 through October 30 targeting every accessible area in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve District
Hlinvis
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Iowa
Swope Property Sold to Martha Montgomery on Walnut Street
Wallace and Justice report the sale of the Dr A A Swope five room residence on Walnut Street Monday to Mrs Martha Montgomery for 1600 dollars. Mr and Mrs Everett McCloud occupy the property. Possession was immediate but Montgomery may go to Martinsville for the winter.
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Wallace & Justice
A. A. Swope
Walnut Street
Martha Montgomery
Everett McCloud
Pastor postpones services to attend convention
Rev. E. H. Justice of the Christian church will have his preaching appointments next Sunday postponed to Sunday October 31 so he can attend the national convention of the Disciples of Christ in St. Louis October 15 to 25. The evening sermon theme will be Echoes from the Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Disciples of Christ
St. Louis
E. H. Justice
Christian Church
Stilesville High Secures Winter Lyceum Series
The senior class has secured a lyceum entertainment course for winter. The first program will be Tuesday evening Oct. 20 presented by the Metropolitan Trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilesville High School
Metropolitan Trio
Herald Sale Dates Near Belleville Farms
Sale dates listed for two farms near Belleville in 1920. On Thursday October 14 Alva McKamey offers the Robert Franklin farm two miles south of Belleville. On Friday October 15 E V Lett on the Henry Nichols farm three miles south of Belle Union conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva MecKamey
Robert Franklin
Belleville
E. VY. Ellett
Henry Nichols
Belle Union
Al Montgomery and Elease Hill Wed in Indianapolis
Al Montgomery married Elease Hill in Indianapolis on Tuesday afternoon. Best wishes are shared for the couple as they begin their life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Montgomery
Elease Hill
Indianapolis
Land Sale Notice in Union Township Details
George Huber administrator sells 3942 acres in Union township to Marshall Eggers for 7900 dollars. The notice records the transfer and the parties involved in the property deal.
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George Huber
Marshall Eggers
Union Township
Virginia Hurst Saved From Drowning Near Farm Tank
The three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L T Hurst of Indianapolis was saved from drowning when she fell head first into a water tank at Glen Brown farm near town. Leonard Walton pulled her from the water and revived her after she had breathed in water. quick actions prevented a tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
L. T. Hurst
Indianapolis
Glen Brown
John Walton
Leonard
Walton
Virginia Protot
U S Census: Population Up 14.9 Percent In Decade
Census figures released show 105 683 108 people in the United States with Alaska and island possessions not counted. The nation grew 14.9 percent in the past ten years to about 51 percent urban living, Indiana slipping from ninth to eleventh. Farm growth slowed to 1.5 percent while urban areas expanded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Alaska
Census Bureau
Indiana
America
Coatesville Well Supplied As Gosport Faces Coal Shortage
Gosport citizens suffered during the cold snap for coal shortages and school closures nearby. Coatesville reported ample coal with several car loads unloaded recently, and residents expect lower prices after the state coal commission set rates.
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Gosport
Coatesville
State Coal Commission
Local Socials and Gossip From Indiana Towns
Mrs Jennie Whitney of Terre Haute visited Electa Masten and Ben Harlan families on Wednesday and Thursday. Herb Harlan of Greencastle spent the weekend with them. Mr and Mrs M E Masten and Miss Fleeta Harbaugh were in Indianapolis Saturday and visited Guy Masten in Carmel, where he is recovering from two forehead operations. Local businessmen warn there will be no band concerts without funding. S S Sutton of Camby promoted Farmers Terminal Grain and Feed in the area, and E M Strauss has been named manager of Amo Mail and Elevator now in Indianapolis. Funeral services for Mrs Nancy McCollum were held at Stilesville Christian church. she died near Stilesville Friday at 72, leaving a husband and two children. Senator Warren G Harding will pass through Coatesville tomorrow around 11:30 on a Vandalia special train and speak at Greencastle, Brazil, and Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Whitney
Terre Haute
Electa Masten
Ben Harlan
Herb Harlan and
Greencastle
M. E. Masten
Fleeta Harbaugh
Indianapolis
Guy Masten
Carmel
Guy
S. S. Sutton
Camby
Farmers’ Terminal Grain, and Feed Company
E. M. Strauss
Amo Mail & Elevator
Sarah Broadstreet
Chua
C. E. Wallace
Nancy McCollum
Stilesville Christian Church
McCollum
Stilesville
Warren G. Harding
Coatesville
Harding
Brazil
Private John H. Sanders Arrives Home for Burial
The body of Private John H. Sanders who died of tuberculosis in March 1919 while serving in France arrived in Greencastle last Thursday. A military funeral was held at Forest Hill cemetery on Sunday afternoon by members of the Greencastle American Legion post.
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John H. Sanders
France
Greencastle
Forest Hill Cemetery
American Legion
Women’s home economics meeting program set in Danville
A Danville program outlines the women’s and girls’ home economics meeting on Saturday October 16 at 10 a m in the courthouse. The agenda includes opening remarks by Mrs W F Franklin and Miss Adelle Davis, demonstrations by Nelle Framingham of Purdue, talks on cultural value and homemaker business roles, plus music and readings.
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Danville
Court House
W. F. Franklin
Hendricks County
Adelle Davis
Nelle Framingham
Purdue University
Mary L. Mathews
Greencastle High School Basketball Schedule Released
The Greencastle schedule lists games against Amo Fillmore Rockville Roachdale Anderson Franklin Martinsville Tipton Summitville Rockville Ladoga Litton Brazil Rouchdale Bedford Summitville Tipton Rochester Garfield Terre Haute and the county tournament between October and March including the sectional tournament on March 5 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Amo
Fillmore
Rockville
Roachdale
Anderson
Franklin
Martinsville
Tipton
Summitville
Ladoga
Litton
Brazil
Rouchdale
Bedford
Rochester
Garfield
Terre Haute
Darlington
Bateman sale draws Beech Grove neighbors
In Beech Grove several residents attended the Bateman sale in Reno on Monday night. Austin Smith made a business trip to Danville Tuesday. Mrs Batman and Mrs James Dale hosted and visited, while Mrs Dolph Bsetman rushed to her daughter Mrs John Miller. One daughter, Mrs Tipton Blades, remains gravely ill. Mrs Joe Harris injured mildly after a fall, and visitors included Mrs Will Comer and Miss Ada Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Smith
Danville
Dolph Bsetman
John Miller
Tipton Blades
Johnsons sell 41.67 acres in Lincoln township to Gibson
Joseph M. Johnson and his wife transfer 41.67 acres in Lincoln township to Thomas F. Gibson for 1 dollar and other consideration. The deed reflects a private land transaction between named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Johnson
Thomas F. Gibson
Lincoln Township
Anna Baker Transfer of Land to Lily F Marting
Anna Baker and her husband transfer land in Center township to Lily F Marting for seven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Baker
Lily F. Marting
Center Township
Real Estate Transfers Between Hogan and Tudor
James M. Hogan transfers 130.92 acres in Town Township for $1 and property exchange. John A. Tudor and wife convey land in Brown Township 84 acres in exchange for property to Hogan.
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James M. Hogan
John A. Tudor
Brown Township
Premium show premiums listed for Putnam county fair
The Putnam county show at Greencastle on Oct 22 and 23 reveals premiums for displays. Awards cover wheat, potatoes, corn, cabbage, turnips, squash, pumpkins, apples, and assorted produce with prizes including cash, goods, and items like coffee, tea, and a rocking chair.
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Mrs. Rover’s
Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand
Chase & Sanborn Tea
Ferndeil
Local Social Notes From Alva Purcell District
Miss Gladys and Grace Morgan attended Rosebud Sunday school at Alva Purcell's Saturday afternoon. Dick Smith's sale last Tuesday drew a good crowd. Various families, including Mrs. Gertrude Smith and son James, and Mrs. James Dale of New Winchester, visited last Thursday with Mrs. Wilt Shuck. Refreshments were served. Several households, including the Campbells of Fillmore and the Goodwins, spent time with relatives in Greencastle and Mattoon. Alva Wright has been ill but improving. Lewis Gerretts moved to his late father's farm. Families from near Amo and Danville visited the Wright and Shuck households last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys and
Grace Morgan
Rosebud
Alva Purcell
Gertrude Smith
James
James Dale
New Winchester
Wilt Shuck
Plainfield 1920 21 Basketball Schedule Released
The Plainfield basketball schedule for 1920 1921 lists home games against Pittsboro Valley Mills Amna Litton Broad Ripple Clayton Brownsburg North Salem Danville Zionsville Mooresville and away games at Mooresville Danville North Salem Pittsboro Amo Valley Mills Zionsville Brownsburg Clayton with dates from October to February.
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Plainfield
Pittsboro
Valley Mills
Amna
Litton
Broad Ripple
Clayton
Brownsburg
North Salem
Danville
Zionsville
Mooresville
Amo
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Arkansas
Cong, Everett Sanders
Boy Scouts
Swope Property
U. S. Census
Russellville News
LeNora Marting
Alice McCaun
Grace King
Beech Grove
Reno
R. S. Fritschie and
Batman
Joe Harris
Will Comer
Mrs. Fox
Opal Batman
Herman Cline
Anne
Anna Tincher
Ada Richardson
Cap Reagans
Putnam County
Winchester
Jonathan
Dick Smith
Larkin Club
Joe Garrett
Kate Campbell
Walter
Morris Campbell
Mrs. Morris Goodwin
Mattoon
Eva Walls
Marie Lawson
Ransom
Rebecca Shuck
Mollie Goodwin
Alva Wright
Lewis Gerretts
Bert Poer and Sons
John Stanley
Will Shuck
John Wright
Air
Plainfield Schedule
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