Michigan City Prepares for State American Legion Meet
Michigan City plans a three day state American Legion convention September 10 to 12 with an estimated fifteen thousand visitors. A citizen committee raises a ten thousand dollar entertainment fund to cover parades, flying ship displays, naval showcases, boxing in a new arena, aquatic events, dunes trips, and a carnival featuring forty bands. Invitations extend to notable figures including Lloyd George Roosevelt Gouraud and Pershing. Special trains will move members from nearby posts.
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Micigan City
Ind
Michigan City
American Legion
Rantoul Field
Dunes
Lloyd George
England
Theodore Roosevelt
General Gouraud
Lion of the Arconne
General Pershing
Putnam County Students At Indiana University Summer Session
Summer school at Indiana University attracts 1869 students from across the state and beyond with 26 from Putnam County and Greencastle. The program, established in 1890 and now equivalent to half a semester, serves teacher trainees, advanced degree seekers, and undergraduates shortening their four year plan.
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Greencastle Herald
Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Putnam County
Greencastle
H. L. Smith
School of Education
National Educational Association
State University
Oatesville
Almon Ray Buis
Cloverdale
Vanetta Fultz
Faye Myles
Bessie Spaulding
Viola Michael
Dorothy M. Michael
Nazare ne Church Elects New Pastor and Officers
The Nazarené Church held its annual meeting on Wednesday August 1 with Rev Short presiding. Pastoral reports and society officers were read and approved, and Mrs and Miss Jay were unanimously called to serve as pastors for the coming year alongside elected trustees George Wilson Robert Barnett and Richard Whelan.
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Church of the Nazarené
Short
Young Peoples Society
Miss Jay
George Wilson
Robert Barnett
Richard Whelan
Church declares a strong year and eyes future growth
Stewards Mrs Wheelan Miss Boyd Mrs Barnett Mr Gorham Mr Adkins and Mrs Martin name delegates to the annual assembly Mr Gorham and Mr Whelen. The church feels it closes its best year yet pledges to pursue greater things ahead.
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Wheelan
Boyd
Barnett
Gorham
Adkins
Martin
Mr. Gorham
Whelen
Fillmore Men Camp at Eel River Fishing Log
A Fillmore fishing party camped at Big Bend Cabin on Eel River reporting fine sport. The log describes daily catches from July 23 to 29 including carp, catfish, a 30 lb plus big carp, eel and a bass, with weather, camp life, and visiting guests noted.
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Fillmore
Big Bend
Eel River Falls
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
A. W. Inman
Poss
Judy Pruitt
A W
Nevo
Bartley Named Greencastle Postmaster After Telegram
A telegram from Postmaster General Harry S. New confirms E. R. Bartley has been appointed postmaster in Greencastle Indiana. The action follows Rupert Bartley’s bid, backed by Congressman Everett Sanders, with the Civil Service Commission listing Greencastle eligibles including William L. Denman and Charles as potential successors.
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Greencastle
Indiana
E. R. Bartley
Civil Service
Harry
Everett Sanders
Rupert Bartley
Putnam County
W. L. Denman
Bathe
Sanders
Civil Service Commission
Post Office Department
William L. Denman
Charles
Bartley Seen Likely Greencastle Postmaster
The post office selection favors Bartley for Greencastle postmaster with strong Republican backing. Multiple applicants including McGaughey Denman Rariden Abrams Zeis and Hamrick entered the race. Commission appears forthcoming and Bartley may assume duties by September 1.
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McGaughey
E. R. Bartley
Post Office Department
Bartley
Republican Organization
Charles McGaughey
W. L. Denman
R. Rariden
Roy Abrams
Charley Zeis
Gene Hamrick
Greencastle
Four Tonsil Operations Performed in City Hospital
Dr. W F Clevenger of Indianapolis performed four tonsillectomies at the County Hospital aided by Dr. W R Hutcheson. Patients included Miss Marcelene Glidewell, Miss Lene Mundy, Miss Florence Stringer, and Miss Gertrude Hammond, all listed as local residents and relatives of prominent families.
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W. F. Clevenger
Indianapolis
W. R. Hutcheson
Marcelene Glidewell
Ivan §. Glidewell
Lene Mundy
W. A. Mundy
Florence Stringer
B. B. Stringer
Gertrude Hammond
Clem Hammond
Quincy
Hutcheson
Clevenger
Neighborhood Party for Mrs. Vermillion
Mrs. John Vermillion wife of the county superintendent who recently moved from Clinton township hosted a pleasant gathering last Wednesday at her East Washington street home. Clinton township friends including Mrs. Everett Lloyd Mrs. Charles Crooks Mrs. Claude Burk Mrs. Howard Farrow Mrs. Earl Sutherlin Mrs. Cleve Thomas Mrs. Robert Bridges Mrs. Roy Newgent Miss Olus Perkins Mrs. Raymond Kendall and Mrs. Zora Tolly attended and enjoyed baskets dinners and a day of fellowship.
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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
New State License Law Sets 1923 Exchange Rule
County official explains upcoming teacher license overhaul effective December 1 1923. No license exchanges or credit valuations yet as the State Department withholds specifics. all licenses must be exchanged or initially earned under new rules. multiple subjects urged for high school teachers. administrative licenses will be issued for final positions.
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John Vermillion
State Department of Education
State Department
Indiana
Norfrich Thether
Stkncorede
Real estate transfers list multiple limited deeds in Greencastle Floyd and Cloverdale
Hart Howard sells a Cloverdale lot to Silas R Meek for 1800. James J Harrold transfers Greencastle township lot to Gay Skelton for 3600. Arthur R Hurst to Fred Lancaster Greencastle township land for 1. Franklin P Huestis to Charles H Barnaby Greencastle lot for 1. Elliott Todd and wife to Frederick F Bernstaff 95 acres Floyd township for 4750.
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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
Bell Clothing Store Plans New Front Front Construction Began
J. F. Cannon & Co started work Thursday morning to add a modern front to the Bell Clothing Store. The project includes a stylish facade and new storefront features while recently installed shelving and clothing cases enhance interior display.
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Bell Clothing Store
Bell Clothing
J. F. Cannon & Co
Where has Don McLean's Ford Roadster vanished
Don McLean of the Ford agency traded for a Ford Roadster at the Interurban station and parked it nearby. He forgot to retrieve it amid business, and a couple of days later the car was missing. He is actively searching for the lost Ford Roadster.
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Don McLean
Ford Agency
Interurban
Don
Ford Touring Car Smashes on Cloverdale Road Collision
Claire Albin and Don Cox with Arthur Nevins and Charley Foster were in a Ford Touring car that collided with Pat Smith’s Ford on Cloverdale road three miles south of town. The Albin car was badly damaged with four-wheelers and radiator wrecked, while Smith sustained a cut arm. All occupants escaped serious injury with only minor cuts and bruises reported.
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Claire Albin
Paul Albin
Don Cox
Arthur Nevins
Charley Foster
Cloverdale Road
Albin
Smithers
Pat Smith
Martinsville Street
Smith
State Farm dairyman discharged after prison milk poisoning
John Tripleman, dairyman at the State Farm in Putnamville, was discharged following findings that tainted milk caused poisoning of 188 inmates. Governor McCray cited Dr. W. F. King’s report urging permanence and sanitation in state institutions, noting deteriorating structures and rotten joists at the farm.
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John Tripleman
McCray
W. F. King
State Board of Health
Putnamville
King
State Farm
Indiana State Farm
Putnam County Methodists Rally Day Planned
Putnam County Methodists schedule Rally Day on Thursday August 9 with events on the lawn of the second Ward school house East Anderson street. Delegations from around the county expected. speakers include Mr Wareing of Cincinnati Editor Western Christian Advocate W.R. Waldren Terre Haute attorney and Rev Leazenby Crawfordsville. Supper follows at 4 with a county picnic and music by Mrs Otis and games for children.
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M. E
Putnam County
Locust Street
Second Ward
East Anderson Street
Rev. Davis
Ormerod
Brick Chapel
Otis
Albert Burnsides
Wareing
Cincinnati
Western Christian Advocate
W.R. Waldren
Terre Haute
Leazenby
Crawfordsville
Brown Reunion Brings Kin From Far and Near at Bainbridge
The first Brown family reunion was held in the Bainbridge school yard on Sunday July 29 with Milton Brown of Greencastle as President and Laura Boardman as secretary. About 125 attendees from Iowa to Texas and Indiana gathered under shade trees for a large ice cream spread then moved to the gym for a program tracing the family history to 1775. The event featured readings, music, reminiscences, and a history of William Brown the family founder, with references to his likely Virginia origin and Revolutionary War service.
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Brown
School House
Bainbridge
Milton Brown
Greencastle
Laura Boardman
Roy Banks
Bedford
Pollard Brown
Bone
Iowa
Dalas
Texas
Anderson Indianapolis
Rockville
Waveland
Jamestown
William Brown
Big Brown
Virginia
Culpepper County
Colonies
James
England
Tabitha Brown
Bunker Hill
United Colonies
Pioneer Brown lineages trace Virginia to Indiana families
The text details William Brown and his wife and their six children Tabitha Elizabeth Lydia Nancy Robert, plus descendants who spread from Virginia to Kentucky and Indiana. It notes Tabitha Huffman in 1815 near Lancaster Garrard County Kentucky and 1829 move to Putnam County Indiana, and Elizabeth Banks in Garrard County who later moved to Putnam County. It mentions Robert C. Brown’s move to Putnam County in 1827, William Brown’s death near Monroe township, and that many descendants became teachers, farmers, or artisans. It also records death of J. H. Baldock in 1923 and details of his family and church life.
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England
Washington
Tabitha
Elizabeth
Lydia
Nancy
Robert
Frank
Virginia
Kentucky
Blue Ridge Mountains
Cumberland Gap
Blue Grass
William Brown
John Huffman
Coleman
William
John
Jack
Artemecia
Lancaster
Garrard County
Putnam County
Indiana
Tabitha Brown Huffman
Monroe Township
Elizabeth Brown
William Banks
Joseph
Daniel
Wesley
Emily
Garrards County
Elizabeth Banks
Green‘castle
Lydia Brown
Lydia Walls
Frank Brown
Illinois
Patsy
Nancy Brown
Matthew Ogleton
Louisa
Strauther
Robert C. Brown
Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
James
Pollard
Sarah
Martha
Eleanor
Eliza
Benjamin
Brown
Robert Brown
Greencastle
Government Land
J. H. Baldock
Mr. Baldock
Elizabeth Baldock
Garrett Co
W. S. Baldock
Indianapolis
Nancy J. Vaughn
James L
Joseph A
Louella M
Mary F
William P
New Providence Baptist Church
Masonic Order
Stilesville
Brown Family Rosters Across the Civil and World Wars
The text notes many Brown family men named on rosters from the Civil War and World War II. Living descendants across generations numbered around a thousand, scattered nationwide, with likely descendants in every state.
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United States
Union
William Brown
Card of Thanks for J. H. Baldock
The Bal dock family thanks friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy and aid during their father J. H. Baldock s illness and death The Masonic Order Stilesville choir minister R E Masten and undertaker Frank Reed are acknowledged by the children for help and consoling words.
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J. H . Baldock
Masonic Order
Stilesville
R. E. Masten
Frank Reed
Hube Couple from Quincey Visit City for Deals
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hube of Quincey were in this city Monday transacting business.
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D. H. Hube
Quincey
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American Legion Convention
L. A
Nazarene Church
Mrs. Jay
Mrs. Vermillion
Putnam County Methodists
Funeral Directors Ambulance Service
Coatesville
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