Walter Brown Chosen as Third Ward Councilman
Walter Brown was elected councilman from the third ward at a Friday night special meeting to fill the vacancy caused by Quar Williams. Three candidates were nominated, and after nine ballots Brown emerged tied with Harris until Smith switched to Brown and Mayor Jess cast the deciding vote for Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Brown
Quar Williams
Charles Leuteke
Jn L. Harris
Hamilton
O’daniels
Yarris
Asa Smith
Jeutexe
Jude Bryan
Smith
Lueteke
Brown
Harris
Jess
Auto Collision at Hanna Cross Roads Damages Suit
A $13,000 damage suit is filed in Superior Court in Indianapolis by Mr. and Mrs. George Douglas of Urbana Illinois against Mrs. Pearl A. Stambaugh of Indianapolis. They allege that a car driven by Stambaugh struck the Douglases’ vehicle at the Hanna cross roads eight miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George Douglas
Urbana
Ill
Pearl A. Stambaugh
North Elder Avenue
Douglas
Stambaugh
Hanna Cross Roads
Woman seeks damages after crash near Greencastle Indiana
The suit, filed in Crawfordsville, alleges Mrs Stambaugh drove 40 mph on May 6 between Rockville and Danville causing injuries that kept the plaintiff in a Crawfordsville hospital seven weeks. She seeks 10000 dollars for herself and 3000 for her husband. Mrs Stambaugh claims the other car was going 50 mph while she was about 25 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Rockville
Danville
Ind
Crawfordsville
Interurban Cars in Indiana Pause for Harding Funeral
Promptly at 8:00 o clock Friday afternoon every interurban car in Indiana halted for two minutes. Conductor announced the stop honored President Warren G. Harding. The 3:00 p.m. funeral hour for the late president was in Marion, Ohio. Dispatchers were ordered to arrange the procedure Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Warren G. Harding
Marion
Ohio
Real Estate Transfers in Clinton and Greencastle
Wilbur Clodfelter transfers 81.02 acres in Clinton township to E. H. Bettis for 2000 dollars and Eva R. Williams sells a lot in Greencastle to F. Lee Williams for 1000 dollars while Forest Hill Cemetery transfers property to T. F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Clodfelter
E. H. Bettis
Clinton Township
Eva R. Williams
F. Lee Williams
Greencastle
Forest Hill Cemetery
T. F
Cemetery Lot Transfers and Becket Ax Sale
A record notes Crawford purchasing a cemetery lot for 75 dollars and Asa Becket transferring an ax to Mary Ann Jones along with a lot sale in Greencastle priced at 950 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Asa Becket
Mary Ann Jones
Greencastle
Two Buick Cars Collide at Hanna Crossing
An accident at Hanna Cross roads near five pm Sunday involved a Buick touring car driven by E. G. Fielder of Indianapolis and another Buick driven by A. J. Adkins of New Albany. Neither party was injured though both cars were damaged. Fielder’s car left the road into a ditch. Adkins’ bumper, radius rod, and front axle were damaged. Fielder and his party continued to Indianapolis. Adkins and his sons, camping nearby, awaited repairs and planned to drive in Monday for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Fielder
Indianapolis
A. J. Adkins
New Albany
Hanna Cross Roads
Fielder
Adkins
Chick” Stultz
Actins
Miss Mary Cond Bride Of Theodore Kauble
Miss Mary Bond daughter of Mr and Mrs T C Bond of Washington Township and Theodore Kauble son of Mr and Mrs J J Kauble of near Reelsville married at the bride’s aunt Mrs Harvey Monnett’s home at 402 East Hanna Street. Rev H C Clippinger performed the ring ceremony. They left for Chicago for a two week stay. The bride taught at King School and attended DePauw Summer School. The groom was a salesman at Christie Potter Shoe Store and now a traveling salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bond
T. C. Bond
Washington Township
Theodore Kauble
J. J. Kauble
Reelsville
Harvey Monnett
East
Hanna Street
H. C. Clippinger
Chicago
King School
DePauw
Christie & Potter Shoe
Death of Mrs Emma Harris Widow of Ben Harris
The death of Mrs Emma Harris 65 widow of the late Ben S Harris former Putnam County recorder occurred Sunday near 4 am after about two and half months illness. She suffered a stroke followed by paralysis. funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm at her home conducted by Rev E L Day of Indianapolis and Rev Levi Marshall of this city. Burial was in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma _ Harris
Ben S. Harris
Putnam County
Forest Hill Cemetery Survives with Pallbearers Named
Frank Vaughan, William Welsh, William Blackwell, William Herod, Luther Easter and W. L. Denman served as pallbearers. Surviving children include James B. Harris, Howard Harris, Theodore Harris plus Mrs. C. F. Matthews and Mrs. G. Will Conklin. Also five grandchildren: Mrs. Robert Brinckman of Indianapolis, Otis and Burl Matthews, Clara Lucille and Emily Caroline Conklin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill Cemetery
Frank Vaughan
William Welsh
William Blackwell
William Herod
Luther Easter
W. L. Denman
James B. Harris
Howard Harris
Theodore Harris
C. F. Matthews
G. Will Conklin
Robert Brinckman
Indianapolis
Otis
Burl Matthews
Clara Lucille
Emily Caroline Conklin
Newgent Family Reunion Set For August 19
The annual Newgent family reunion will be held next Sunday August 19 at the home of Mr and Mrs L S Moler in Clinton Township. Everyone is invited to attend and spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newgent
Cross Roads Refreshment Stand Attracts Tourists
The Hanna Cross Roads station run by Chick Stultz draws many travelers from four directions. Since May 15 he has sold 4,000 gallons of gasoline, a sizable amount for an out station. An added feature is a Free Tourists camp for travelers and a flowing well provides good water for campers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Cross Roads
Chick” Stultz
Fillmore Young Folks Married in Fillmore
Miss Mary C. Wright daughter of Willis and Mrs. Wright of Fillmore wed Arthur R. Lisby son of Alva Lisby east of Fillmore on a Sunday afternoon at the home of Prof and Mrs. Harry Gough. The bride taught in Fillmore schools, the groom works in road contracting, and after September 1 they will reside in Fillmore. They departed Monday for an auto trip to Mammoth Cave Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Wright
Willis D. Wright
Fillmore
Arthur R. Lisby
Alva Lisby
Harry Gough
South College Avenue
Wright
Lisby
Mammouth Cave
Kentucky
Buick Car Damaged When Road Gives Way Near Crawfordsville
Frank Butterfield and four passengers escaped injury when his Buick Touring left the narrow Crawfordsville road eight miles north of town. Soft dirt after recent rains caused the rear wheel to slip into a ditch and tilt the car onto its side. The vehicle, headed to Greencastle, was towed to Indianapolis for repairs. occupants included Miss Dorothy Butterfield Miss Bonnie Moffett and two DePauw students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Butterfield
M. I. Butterfield
Crawfordsville
Butterfield
H. E. Williams
Trembly & Williams
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Dorothy Butterfield
Bonnie Moffett
DePauw
Specials and Mooresville in slugging match
Greencastle Specials beat Mooresville 16 to 12 at Zinc Mile Diamond in a 35 hit game. Turner pitched for Greencastle with strong support as Paris Whittaker and Husky starred in the field and at bat. Mooresville used four pitchers but could not slow the onslaught. Whittaker Miller and Paris earned prizes for 3 base and 2 base hits.
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Greencastle
Mooresville
Zinc Mile
Turner
Paris
Whittaker
Husky
Miller
Green
Castle Merchants Triumph in Local Game Prizes
Whittaker earned a silk shirt with a three bagger, Miller collected silk socks for a two base hit, both prizes from the Star Store. R. P. Mullins offered a cigar box for a three base blow, won by Paris.
Fine Bunch of Jersey Milk Cows Sold at Mt Meridian
Ray Vaughan and Roscoe Hurst, longtime dairy shippers near Mt Meridian, recently bought a premium lot of Jersey milk cows in southern Indiana. They claim it is the finest herd ever brought into Putnam and will auction the cows at the Moffett farm, one mile west of Mt Meridian on the National road, on Friday, August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Vaughan
Roscoe Hurst
Mt. Meridian
Indiana
Jersey
Putnam
Mr. Hurst
Mr. Vaughan
Moffett Farm
Funeral for Isaac Hartsaw Held at Cloverdale Home
Isaac Hartsaw died early Saturday at his Cloverdale home. Funeral service was held Monday at 2:30 PM at the residence with burial in Cloverdale Cemetery. Ralph Johnson of Montezuma and his wife visited Ralph's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Haspel, on South Jackson Street this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Hartsaw
Cloverdale
Ralph Johnson
Montezuma
John Haspel
South Jackson Street
Sweet Fry Brown Families Reunion Sunday
The third annual Sweet-Fry and Brown family reunion gathered about 150 people at Samuel and Mrs. Sweet’s home on Jackson Street Road. Readings by Martha Fry and a family history sketch by Mrs. Maggie Ashby opened an afternoon program. Ralph tary served as president with Miss Gladys Fry of Indianapolis noted for next year’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet-Fry
Brown
Samuel Sweet
Jackson Street
Martha Fry
Maggie Ashby
Ralph Tary
Gladys Fry
Indianapolis
Family Gathering Highlights Ages at Sweet Home
At the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sweet on the second Sunday in August, attendees included Nathan Sweet 72 of the Brown family Jim Brown 75 of the Fry family Lawson Fry 83 and Uncle Ben Williams who will be 86 in September as the oldest present.
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Samuel Sweet
Sweet
Nathan Sweet
Brown
Jim Brown
Fry
Lawson Fry
Ben Williams
Shirley couple resigns from Greencastle Orphan's Home roles
Mr and Mrs Orson Shirley formerly in charge of the Greencastle Orphan's Home and recently hired by the Putnam County Hospital Board have resigned their hospital posts. He was custodian and she ran the kitchen. They resigned last Wednesday and reside with son Vernon south of Greencastle awaiting possible move to Virginia.
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Orson Shirley
Greencastle
Raccoon Couple Is Married Here Sunday
Miss Anna Maxfield of Raccoon and Leroy Adams of Raccoon wed at the Christian Church parsonage Sunday afternoon at 8 30 with Rev. Levi Marshall presiding. The groom's parents accompanied the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Maxfield
Raccoon
Leroy Adams
Christian Church
Levi Marshall
Browning Family Holds 25th Annual Reunion at Allendale Springs
About 125 relatives gathered for the Browning reunion, traveling from Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Lafayette, Indianapolis, Missouri, Kentucky, Lawrenceville and Chicago. William Cooper and daughter Mary of Germantown, Kentucky attended for the first time. A noon dinner was served, and officers elected include Robert L. Browning as president and Lewis Browning as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Allendale Springs
Crawfordsville
Montgomery County
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Missouri
Kentucky
Lawrenceville
Chicago
Illinois
William Cooper
Mary
Germantown
Robert L. Browning
Lewis Browning
Hallie Browning
Reunion Plan Mentioned for Allendale Springs
John Sinclair serves as Treasurer for a reunion set for next year at Allendale Springs. The event will occur on the second Sunday in August, with details pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sinclair
Allendale Springs
Another Old Timer Sticks to His County Paper
J T Clodfelter of Judson Indiana a longtime Democrat and subscriber renews his 46th year with the Weekly Herald formerly the Star Press. He once lived in Russell Township and still visits the office each year to pay his subscription. The Herald notes many loyal subscribers like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Clodfelter
Judson
Indiana
Clodfelter
Weekly
Herald
The
Star Press
Russell Township
the Herald
9 Roaddale Boy Stunned by Lightning
Raymond Radford, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Radford of near Roachdale, was struck by lightning Sunday morning while in his home. The bolt hit the chimney and knocked him unconscious for about two hours before he regained consciousness and appeared little worse for the experience.
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Raymond Radford
Henry Radford
Roachdale
Browning Marries Logansport Girl On Aug 5
Announcement from Logansport confirms the marriage of Dorothy Henning daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Henning to Lawrence Browning son of Mrs Betty Browning The wedding took place August 5 at the Evangelical parsonage Logansport The couple will reside in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Henning
Fred Henning
Logansport
Lawrence Browning
Betty Browning
Evangelical Parsonage
Marion
50th Annual O Hair 74 Reunion Set for August 16
The 50th annual O hair 74 reunion will be held Thursday August 16 at the old home place north of Green Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hair
Old Home Place
Greencastle
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Indiana State Fair
Royal Scotch Highlanders Band
Woman’s
L. S. Ayres & Co
Farm Girls Club
Harry M. Moberly
Newt Brown
Hanna Crossing
Miss Mary Cond
Emma Harris
Mandalay
Toledo
Sherrill Brothers
Greencastle and
Cross Roads
BUICK
Vaughan and
Hurst
Hartsaw Funeral
Mrs. O. Shirley
Roaddale
Doose Brothers
Dodge Brothers
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