Weather Warms Ahead With Cloudy Rise In Temperatures
The local Weather Bureau reports cloudier skies and warmer conditions today after a 7 PM high of 84 and a 56-degree low. Historical notes show Aug 5 last year peaked at 89 with a 62 low. Mrs. Susan Coverdil, 78, of Kansas, died at her sister’s home in Monroe township. Her body will be sent to Strong City for funeral services and burial there after death occurred at her sister Eliza Gent’s residence.
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United States Weather Bureau
Susan Coverdil
Kansas
Eliza Gent
Monroe Township
Strong City
Kas
Coverdil
Depauw Star In Test Today
Ivan Myers competes in races at the Panama Pacific Exposition meet and broke the mile record, expected to shine in Western Games.
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Ivan Myers
DePauw Star Ikey Myers Heads to San Francisco Meet
Indiana track fans watch the Panoma Pacific Exposition distance races in San Francisco where DePauw University captain Ivan Myers known as Ikey seeks further ascent. His meteoric rise began with rainy Purdue mile record and half mile win, then a Western Conference mile record at Illinois before the expo.
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Indiana
San Francisco
Ivan Myers
DePauw University
Middle West
Myers
Ikey
Methodist
Indiana College Athletic League
Purdue University
DePauw
University of Illinois
Circus ticket sellers accused of short changing on Robinson show
Reports from Green Castle Indiana describe a pattern of ticket sellers at Robinsons circus short changing patrons on the grounds and at reserved seats. Police received several complaints of $4 losses with no strong evidence for arrests. The Lebanon Herald notes a booth operator demanded large bills and several victims, including Winson Jones and Rush Robison, faced attempted overcharge before refunds were issued under pressure. Also reported is the funeral of Civil War veteran W H Tuttle in Clinton Falls with services conducted by Elder C L Airhart and burial in Dunkard cemetery.
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Greencastle
Robinson’s Circus
Indiana
Noblesville
Weddel
The
Lebanon Herald
Winson Jones
Rush Robison
Robison
W. H. Tuttle
Clinton Township
Dunkard Church
Clinton Falls
C. L. Airhart
Dunkard
Mr. Tuttle
Funeral of Mrs Bunten Held Sunday at Eminence
The funeral for Mrs George Bunten, a respected east Putnam County resident, was held Sunday at 10 o'clock in the Eminence Baptist Church. Rev B F Mugg of Quincy conducted services. interment followed at Waters cemetery. She died Thursday afternoon at her home near Fillmore after a sudden heart trouble while at the dinner table. Survived by husband and three children, Mary Manning and William Patrick of Frederick Oklahoma, and Lee Patrick of Indianapolis.
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George Bunten
Putnam County
Fillmore
Baptist Church
Eminence
B. F. Mugg
Quincy
the Waters
Engagement Announced for Madeline Eppert and Fred Gwinn
Former DePauw classmates Madeline Eppert of South Fourth Street and Fred Harvey Gwinn of Noblesville Ind are engaged to be married in September. The couple, graduates of the 1913 class, are both members of DePauw organizations Phi Kappa Phi Alpha Phi Gammas and the Indiana State Normal Gammas.
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Madeline Eppert
South Fourth Street
George Eppert
Madeline
Fred Harvey Gwinn
Noblesville
Ind
Miss Eppert
Mr. Gwinn
DePauw
Phi Kappa Phi
Alpha Phi Sorority
Gammas
Indiana State Normal
Terre Haute Star
Greencastle Picnic and Homecoming Planned in Hazelett Grove
Plan for advertising for the Greencastle picnic and homecoming promotes the event managed by Charles D. Conklin. The August 31 date was chosen with site options including McLean Springs and the DePauw farm. Concessions will be sold soon and a county wide poster campaign will begin Saturday, aiming to make it the county’s largest attraction. Hazelett grove east of the city near the tin plate mill offers ample space shade and water for the picnic.
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Greencastle
Hazelett Grove
Charles D. Conklin
McLean Springs
DePauw Farm
Stilesville
Tin Plate Mill
Fashion store offers Manhattan Shirts at low sale prices
West Side fashion shop promotes a short term sale on Manhattan Shirts with reduced prices. Shoppers are urged to hurry before stock runs out.
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Manhattan
West Side
Greencastle Delegation Attends Ice Cream Festival
A small crowd gathers at New Providence Church for the Ice Cream Festival Thursday evening as about 35 motorists from the Greencastle delegation participate. Church members extend warm hospitality and welcome attendees.
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Greencastle
New Providence
Weather dampens ice cream booster trip to New Providence festival
A small turnout and cool conditions at the New Providence ice cream festival south of Mt. Meridian reduced ice cream sales but did not curb enthusiasm. About thirty to thirty five machines arrived from here while Union Chapel, Fillmore, and Fincastle crowds were larger. The weather bluffed motorists yet those who attended enjoyed a band concert and fried chicken. The next booster trek goes to Reelsville M E Church on Tuesday evening August 10 with a similar program.
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New Providence
Mt. Meridian
Union Chapel
Fincastle
Reelsville M. E
Fillmore
Prosecution Witness Fails to Attend In Town Court
Andrew Pittman did not appear for the assault and battery trial of Murray Townsend in Mayor Walter Cooper's Court. The case was continued to Monday as Pittman, the prosecuting witness, reportedly is unable to leave bed after a recent altercation in Greencastle. Townsend and Pittman, both colored, had a dispute after a social at Charles Taylor's home. Pittman sustained a bruised eye and a lost tooth in the fight.
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Andrew Pittman
Murray Townsend
Walter Cooper
Pittman
Townsend
Charles Taylor
South Greencastle
Fresh Fish Is Greeting To New State Farm Prisoners
Charles Red Top Anderson begins a sixty one day term at the state farm near Putnamville after violating a sobriety pledge. He travels with Sheriff Jones and will be welcomed with the Bloomington colony greeting “Fresh Fish” on arrival. Harry Stamp of Raccoon, who manages the Frank Donner farm, was in Greencastle on farm business Thursday.
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State Farm
Putnamville
Charles “Red Top” Anderson
Sheriff Jones
Red Top
Harris Grand Theatre
Bloomington
Bloomington Daily World
Harry Stamp
Raccoon
Frank Donner
Greencastle
Paroled melon thief slayer Charles Cushing by Gov Ralston
Parole for Charles Cushing from the Michigan City prison to the state penal farm at Putnamville followed his manslaughter conviction. He shot at a man who was stealing melons. the deceased died later. Gov Ralston approved despite protests from Judge Luke H Wrigly and others. A separate case saw 72 year old Thomas Sampson's $100 fine remitted after a 90 day farm sentence.
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Charles Cushing
Michigan City
Ralston
Cushing
Noble Circuit Court
Putnamoille
Howard McLaughlin
Noble County
Kendallville
McLaughlin
State Board
Luke H. Wrigly
Thomas Sampson
Kokomo
Sampson
Ladies Union Meeting Reports Progress and Plans
The Ladies Union of the Christian church held their first monthly meeting of the second year on Thursday at 3 p m. Thirty two ladies attended. Calls: 270. present for the month: 151. cash received: 47.93 dollars. Much new work is planned. A fine spirit and encouragement prevail.
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Ladies’ Union of the Christian Church
Herald Want Ad Shows Quick Result Market
A brief Herald want ad highlights fast results for readers seeking prompt classifieds. The listing emphasizes efficiency and accessibility, guiding advertisers to post concise notices and buyers to respond quickly.
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Herald
Hamrick Named to State Committee Post
Greencastle man appointed to succeed James L. Randall as chairman of the Fifth District Democratic Committee amid a new primary law causing party leadership changes.
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Greencastle
James L. Randel
First Meeting August 21 by Willis S Thompson
Indianapolis August 6 Chairman Bernard Korbly announced new Democratic State Central Committee members to fill vacancies under the new primary law. Appointments include Bomar Traylor, Arthur Hamrick, William R. Dunham, Frank Butler, Rudolph Ackerman with a Tenth District seat to be named later. A State Central Committee meeting is set for August 21 at the Denison Hotel with state officials and prominent Democrats to discuss the new law and rules.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bernard Korbly
Democratic State Central Committee
Bomar Traylor
Arthur Hamrick
William R. Dunham
State Central Committee
Denison Hotel
United States
Appeal Filed In Putnam Circuit Court After Assault Conviction
C R Dulin appeals his $20 fine and costs from Justice of Peace Phillip Franks Court alleging assault and battery. The affidavit was filed by tenant Frank Bachart who says Dulin attacked him with a club on the Dulin farm. Trial occurred Thursday afternoon with attorneys Sutherland Hamilton for the state and Corwin for Dulin.
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Justice of Peace
Phillip Frank
C. R. Dulin
Ben P. Corwin
Putnam Circuit Court
Justice Frank
Frank’s
Frank Bachart
Dulin
W. M. Sutherlin
Faynes
Hamilton
Ben F. Corwin
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McCurry & Reed
House Furnisher
William Farnum
Nat Goodwin
Frazier & Skelton
Washington
H. & E. Saear
Roe
E. A. Browning
Mrs. Bunten
Hamrick
Willis S. Thompson
Frank Butler
Rudolph Ack
Erman
Charles J. Murphy
Opera House
A. Cook
Ben Wilson
Dorothy Phillips
Rex Drama
Vivian Rich
Jos. Galbraith
Billie West
Bert Hadley
le Galore
Court House Grooks
Keystone
Ford Sterling
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