Fillmore Fishermen Camp at Eel River Big Bend Cabin
A Fillmore party camping at Eel River Falls reports a lively fishing week per the Campers Log. Entries describe bad weather, nightly camp routines, and repeated catches including carp, catfish, and a 30 pound’off big fish. The log notes names of campers and activities through July 29 with a final note about leaving early.
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Marion Township
Nimrods
Big Bend
Eel River Falls
Fillmore
The
Herald
Eel River
Dick Cowgill
Sam Buis
Jim Hunter
Prinie Pruitt
Jimmie
Sam
Prunie
L. B. Cowgill
Grace
Inez
Elizabeth Pruitt
Elsie
Neve Cowgill
Ab Tuesdale
Snake
A. W. Inman
Poss
Judy Pruitt
A W
Nevo
Third Ward Wins Championship in Extra Inning
The Third Ward baseball team captured the boys league title by beating the Scouts 12 to 10 in extra innings. The game was tightly contested and decided in extra frames.
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Third Ward
Where Has My Ford Roadster Gone in Ohio
Don McLean of the Ford agency traded for a Ford Roadster at the Interurban station and took immediate possession. He parked the car near the station to return for it but forgot it in the rush of business, and it vanished a couple of days later. He is now searching for the lost Ford roadster.
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Don McLean
Ford Agency
Interurban
Don
Bartley Named Greencastle Postmaster in 1923 Telegram
Washington confirms E R Bartley appointed postmaster of Greencastle Indiana succeeding W L Denman. The telegram notes Bartley, among top Civil Service eligibles, was recommended by Congressman Everett Sanders with other finalists William L Denman and Charles McGaughey. Bartley expected to assume office September 1 after preliminary steps.
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Everett Sanders
Republican
Greencastle
Indiana
E. R. Bartley
Civil Service
Harry S. New
Rupert Bartley
Putnam County
W. L. Denman
Batfrey
Sanders
Civil Service Commission
Postoffice Department
William L. Denman
Charles McGaughey
Bartley
District Republican Organization
S. R. Rariden
Roy Abrams
Charley Zels
Gene Hamrick
Neighborhood party for Mrs Vermillion celebrates new city residence
Mrs John Vermillion wife of the county superintendent and recent Clinton township mover was surprised by a group of Clinton township friends who brought basket dinners and spent a day at the Vermillion home on East Washington Street. Attendees included Mrs Everett Lloyd Mrs Charles Crooks Mrs Claude Burk Mrs Howard Farrow Mrs Earl B Sutherlin Mrs Cleve Thomas Mrs Robert Bridges Mrs Roy Newgent Miss Olus Perkins Mrs Raymond Kendall and Mrs Zora Tolly.
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John Vermillion
Clinton Township
Vermillion
East Washington Street
Everett Lloyd
Charles Crooks
Claude Burk
Howard Farrow
Earl B. Sutherlin
Cleve Thomas
Robert Bridges
Roy Newgent
Olus Perkins
Raymond Kendall
Zora Tolly
Miss Nellie Browning Returns From Indianapolis Visit
Miss Nellie Browning has returned from a week long visit with friends in Indianapolis.
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Nellie Browning
Frinds
Indianapolis
New License Law Explains Teacher Credentials Change
County Superintendent John Vermillion reports a new state license law effective December 1, 1923. Teachers must qualify under existing 1923 24 rules until licenses issued only on credentials. all current Indiana licenses may be exchanged for a two year permit with renewal after training and experience.
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Vermillion
STATF
Department OF Education
John Vermillion
State Department of Education
State Department
Indiana
Colleges and Normals
Real estate transfers listed for Cloverdale and Greencastle areas
Hart Howard transfers a lot in Cloverdale to Silas R. Meek for 1800 dollars. James J. Harrold transfers a lot in Greencastle township to Gay Skelton and others for 3600 dollars. Arthur R. Hurst transfers land in Greencastle township to Fred Lancaster for 1 dollar. Franklin P. Huestis transfers a lot in Greencastle to Charles H. Barnaby for 1 dollar. Elliott Todd and wife transfer 95 acres in Floyd township to Frederick F. Bernstaff for 4750 dollars.
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Hart Howard
Silas R. Meek
Cloverdale
James J. Harrold
Gay Skelton
Greencastle Township
Arthur R. Hurst
Fred Lancaster
Franklin P. Huestis
Charles H. Barnaby
Greencastle
Elliott Todd
Frederick F. Bernstaff
Floyd Township
Prospective Council Seats Open After Williams Death
Several men are mentioned as probable successors to the late City Councilman Oscar Williams of the third ward. Among those named are Charles Leuteke Ed Harris A B Shafer and Walter Brown. Mayor Zeis to set election date at tonight's council meeting.
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Third Ward
Oscar Williams
Charles Leuteke
Ed, Harris
A. B. Shafer
Walter Brown
Williams
Charley Zeis
Miss Bernice McGill Weekend Guest in Vivalia
Miss Bernice McGill of Vivalia visits Miss Estelle Hamrick for a weekend gathering.
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Bernice McGill of
Vivalia
Estelle Hamrick
Nazarene Church Reappoints Mrs Jay as Pastor for Year
The Church of the Nazarene held its annual meeting on August 1 with Rev Short presiding. Mrs and Miss Jay were unanimously called to pastor the church for the upcoming year, with officers elected including trustees George Wilson Robert Barnett Richard Whelan and stewards Mrs Wheelan Miss Boyd Mrs Barnett Mr Gorham and Mrs Martin. Delegates to the annual assembly named Mr Gorham and Mr Whelan.
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Church of the Nazarene
Short
Young Peoples Society
Bell Clothing Store Begins New Front Construction
Work started Thursday morning to build a modern front at Bell Clothing Store. J. F. Cannon & Co. oversee the project as shelving and clothing cases had been installed recently.
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Bell Clothing Store
Bell Clothing
J. F. Cannon & Co
Four Tonsil Removals Performed by Indianapolis Doctor
Dr. W F Clevenger of Indianapolis visited the County Hospital to remove the tonsils of four patients under the care of Dr. W R Hutcheson. The patients were Miss Marcelend Glidewell, Miss Ilene Mundy, Miss Florence Stringer, and Miss Gertrude Hammond.
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W. F. Clevenger
Indianapolis
W. R. Hutcheson
Marcelend Glidewell
Ivan 8. Glidewell
Ilene Mundy
W. A. Mundy
Florence Stringer
B. B. Stringer
Gertrude Hammond
Clem Hammond
Quincy
Hutcheson
Clevenger
Mrs R A Ogg to Speak on Art of Getting Things Done
Mrs. R A Ogg travels to Bethany Park to appear on the program with talks in the morning on the Art of Getting Things Done and in the evening on Better Stories for Indiana. Mrs Will Lane visited Martinsville Thursday for sanatorium treatments.
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R. A. Ogg
Bethany Park
Indiana
Will Lane
Martinsville
Ford Touring Car Smash Near Cloverdale
Claire Albin son of Mr and Mrs Paul Albin and companions Don Cox Arthur Neving and Charley Foster driving a Ford Touring car collided with Pat Smith’s Ford on Cloverdale road three miles south of town. Albin car suffered extensive front end damage while Smith’s car had minor damage and a badly cut arm.
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Claire Albin
Paul Albin
Don Cox
Arthur Neving
Charley Foster
Cloverdale Road
Albin
Smithers
Pat Smith
Martinsville Street
Smith
Putnam County Methodist Rally Day Set for Aug 9
The Putnam County Methodist churches plan a county rally Thursday afternoon at 3.00 on the lawn of the second Ward School House East Anderson street Locust Street M E Church hosts the committee meeting. Rev Davis chairs and speakers include W R Waldren Rev Leazenby Mr Wareing and others with music and games for children and a countywide picnic supper.
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M. E
Putnam County
Locust Street
Second Ward
East Anderson Street
Rev. Davis
Rev
Ormerod
Brick Chapel
Otis
Albert Burnsides
Boy Scouts
Christ
Mr. Wareing
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
W.R. Waldren
Terre Haute
Rev. Leazenby
Crawfordsville
Dinner party honors engaged couple with orchid theme
Mr and Mrs Ralph C West host ten guests for an eight o clock five course dinner tonight in celebration of Miss Mildred Garter and Perry Rush whose marriage occurs soon. Decorations use orchid and white, the bridal colors.
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Ralph C. West
Mildred Garter
Perry Rush
Hog Receipts at Indianapolis Stockyards Higher Prices
Indianapolis Stockyards surveyed hog receipts of 8 500 with prices up about 20 cents. Hogs sold from 7.75 to 8.40 with most around 7.90 to 8.35. Pigs and sows mixed with declines noted. Cattle steady calves and sheep steady with good lambs at 11.50 and down. Early killings reached about 5 000 hogs and clearance prospects look favorable.
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Indianapolis
Local Produce and Poultry Prices Featured in Thursday Quotation Sheet
Local produce companies publish Thursday price quotations for poultry butter and eggs. Listings show per unit costs and market ranges with notes on commodity specifics and regional availability.
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Uae
State Farm dairyman discharged amid prison milk poisoning case
State Farm dairyman John Templeman was discharged by the superintendent after reports by the state chemist tied tainted milk to the poisoning of 188 prisoners. Governor McCray urged permanent, sanitary facilities at the Indiana state farm at Putnamville, citing deteriorating, cantonment style buildings and rotting structures.
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John Templeman
John Tepleman
State Farm
McCray
W. F. King
State Board of Health
Putnamville
King
Indiana State Farm
Fire damages Er Taylor movie theater in Bourbon Indiana
Fire at the Bourbon picture house owned by E B Taylor and run by his son Robert Taylor caused several hundred dollars in damage. The blaze started in the machine booth destroying two reels of film and the picture machine. insurance fully covers the loss. Mr Taylor was alerted by phone and visited Bourbon the next morning.
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Bourbon
Indiana
Robert Taylor
E. B. Taylor
Greencastle
Taylor
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Ford
Mrs. Vermillion
Fanny Sigler
Clinton Falls
Ike
Nazarene Church
Mrs. Jay
Greencastle Religious Organization
Putnam County Methodist
Taylor Movie
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