Taxpayers to Have Chance to Take Appeal
County assessor Charles Marshall announces that any taxpayer aggrieved by equalization orders from the county board of review or the state tax board may seek review and re assessment. Applications for re assessment must be filed with the county auditor before October 1. Filing entitles the property to be reviewed and reassessed by the state tax board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall
County Board of Review
State
State Tax Board
Busenburg to Head Crown Point High School
F L Busenburg, former principal of Greencastle High, will lead Crown Point High School. Crown Point, similar in size to Greencastle, plans a $250000 expansion this fall. The Busenburgs have bought a Crown Point home and will move at month end after serving Greencastle well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Busenburg
Crown Point
Greencastle High School
Greencastle
Busenburg
Green Castle Signs to Route Tourists via National Road
Green Castle plans six new large signs along the National Road to steer travelers through town. Signs will show maps at Stilesville and Manhattan intersections stating Greencastle is three miles farther but paved and safer. Signs, 10 by 18 feet with cream background, were made at Allan Lumber yard and funded by the Chamber of Commerce to boost local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Chamber of Commerce
Manhattan
Allan Lumber Yard
Miss Mullins Joins United Christian Missionary Society
Miss Imogene Mullins accepted a position with the United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church and leaves for St. Louis. The society, soon moving permanent headquarters to Indianapolis, conducts missions in America and ten foreign lands and oversees religious education for youth with assets over thirteen million dollars. She has been active at the First Christian Church in Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imogene Mullins
United Christian Missionary Society of the Christian Church
St. Louis
Indianapolis
College of Missions
Irvington
Miss Mullins
United Christian Missionary Society
Christian Church In
America
Mullins
First Christian Church
Greencastle
Mrs Margaret Murphy Dies After Stroke in Greencastle
Mrs Margaret Sullivan Murphy aged 83 widow of Thomas Murphy and resident of Greencastle died at her home on North Jackson Street Thursday afternoon after a second stroke. Funeral at St Paul Catholic Church Saturday at 9 am with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Born in Cork Ireland November 8 1846 she arrived in New York at 19, came to join her brother John Sullivan who was in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sullivan Murphy
Thomas Murphy
Greencastle
North Jackson Street
St. Paul Catholic
Forest Hill Cemetery
Murphy
Ireland
Cork
New York
City
Abraham Lincoln
America
John Sullivan
Putnamville
Daniel Sullivan
St. Paul Catholic Church
Thomas F. Murphy
Chicago
Timothy F. Murphy
Alice Murphy
Clara Murphy
Mary Clementine
St. Mary's Terre Haute
Mary Heath
Frank Lane
Indianapolis
James Mahoney
Danville
James O'Day
Mamie Sullivan
Muncie
Jerry
James Sullivan
Terre Haute
Edward Sullivan
Gary
Murphy family obituary details long life in Greencastle parish
Mrs. Murphy, long resident of Greencastle, died Thursday afternoon after a stroke first noted when her son Timothy found her unresponsive in her room. Survived by two sons Thomas F. Murphy of Chicago and Timothy F. Murphy of Greencastle, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
HOG ASSOCIATION RETURNS TO BAINBRIDGE
The National Spotted Poland China Record moves its headquarters from Indianapolis to Bainbridge on September 1, with Roachdale News winning the printing contract for the Bulletin. Current officers include President Henry Field of Shenandoah Iowa and Vice President E F Brink of Parkville Missouri, with F J Obenchain in Indianapolis as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotted Poland China Record
Indianapolis
Bainbridge
the Record
Putnam County
Roachdale News
Spotted Poland China Bulletin
Record
The
Henry Field
Shenandoah
E. F. Brink
Parkville
Teasurer
F. J. Obenchain
Auto Plates Reach Record Mark in Putnam County
Putnam County plate sales climb in 1928 with 3 703 passenger car plates and 575 truck plates issued by Franklin Street Garage. Officials expect near 4 000 passenger plates and 600 truck plates by year end. Half price sales continue and about 175 chauffeur licenses issued this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Franklin Street
Mrs Mayme Lueteke Weds Portland Man Charles Cleaver
In Greencastle announcements report the marriage of Mrs Mayme H Lueteke to Charles W Cleaver in Portland Oregon on Saturday August 4. Mrs Cleaver formerly Mrs Charles Lueteke of Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Mayme H. Lueteke
Charles W. Cleaver
Portland
Oregon
Cleaver
Charles Lueteke
Bullard to Speak at Indiana American Legion Convention
General Robert Lee Bullard and other officials will address the Indiana department convention in Lafayette August 25 to 28. Bullard will speak at a joint regional auxiliary session on August 27. The program includes Frank M. Mc Hale Paul V. McNutt Waun Scott Sey bert and B Russell Kenney as organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
INS
Robert Lee Bullard
Indiana Department of the American Legion
Teaford
Frank M. McHale
Logansport
The
Legion
Paul V. McNutt
Bloomington
Waun Scott Seybert
Indianapolis
Legion Auxiliary
B. Russell Kenney
Indiana war veterans gather for state convention
Istate wreck parade and banquet set for Saturday evening August 25 as more than 10 000 Indiana World War veterans are expected to attend the convention in the area.
Moore Sogard Marriage in Illinois
Announcement notes the marriage of Miss Ernestine Moore and Lawrence Taylor Sogard in Anna Illinois on August 7. Sogard, formerly from Greencastle, worked at the telephone relay station south of Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Ernestine Moore
John William Moore
Lawrence Taylor Sogard
Anna, Ill
Teacher Injured In Serious National Road Crash Near Terre Haute
Arthur Hand of 1210 North 9th Street Terre Haute was hurt in a morning crash when his car plunged down a steep embankment on the National Road just east of Route 43. He said he might have fallen asleep. the car rolled several times, leaving severe arm and facial injuries. Doctors C C Tucker and W M McGaughey treated him. He is described as a young Terre Haute teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hand
North
9Th Street
Terre Haute
Country Hospital
C. C. Tucker
W. M. McGaughey
Mr. Hand
Indiana Illinois Reunion Held at Beechwood Park
The 9th annual Illinois Indiana reunion will take place Sunday August 26 at Beechwood Park Rockville Indiana. Former Illinois residents now in Indiana are asked to bring lunch and their full families to share a day together. Fuller Huffman president Mrs Glenn Lough secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Beechwood Park
Rockville
Ind
Illinois
Fuller Huffman
Glenn Lough
Concrete Wins Over Asphalt in Washington Street Vote
After ten days of competing petitions the concrete faction claims a nine vote majority for east Washington street improvement. petitions filed Saturday show 42 to 33 in favor of concrete, though a few signatures are questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Washington Street
Elizabeth Ensign
Sheep losses from dogs mount in Greencastle township
Claims totaling over 3000 for sheep and farm animals killed or maimed by dogs since January rest with Paul Albin, trustee. Only 1365 dog tax collected this spring. expected annual damage could exceed 5000. Tax fund exhausted. future settlements delayed. County to raise dog tax to 5 next year. Several townships also exhausted funds. Read list of claimants and amounts totaling the countywide losses in Greencastle township and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Albin
Greencastle Township
Greencastle
Kenneth Harris
Thad Jones
John Robe
Thad Jase
Henry Runyan
Columbus Christy
Milo Weat
Grafton Longden
O. B. Hessler
Clayton Cash
Chas. Fox
A. P. Broner
W. Robe
Frank Peck
Suibease UO Grafton Longden
Thad Jonee
Iissscccseecsee
List of Names and Goods From Local Ledger
A fragmentary ledger page lists individuals such as Kenneth Harris and Clyde Grimes with multiple entries. It also notes livestock counts and monetary totals, including sheep, goats, heifers, and various sums like 36. The handwriting is partial and many figures are unclear, but the recurring name Kenneth Harris appears repeatedly with small itemized amounts. Other names include Thad Jones, J. W. Robe, Oscar Sallust, Frank Peck, and H. G. Nichols along with miscellaneous entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AOR
Braner
Kenneth Harris
AGP
D. R, Jackson
Milo West
Wa Fnodgs
Drgs
Otis
Oe. de
Dackoon Res
Essee
Clyde- Grimes
She Icleve Parker
Frank Peck
Oscar Sallust
Dy Wee Borg
Cee Bavieele
Thad Jones
J. W. Robe
Cessoeves
OD. Whart Ags
J. W. Rome
H. G. Nichols
Woollen to Speak for Democratic State Ticket
Evans Woollen prominent Indiana Democratic leader and local banker will tour Indiana speaking for the Democratic state ticket Earl R Peters Desay state chairman announced today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woollen
Indianapolis
Evans Woollen
Indiana
Earl R. Peters
Desay
Drowning Claims 15YearOld Winston Ashby on Chicago Visit
Winston Ashby a 15 year old Ladoga boy drowned while bathing at a Chicago area beach during a visit with relatives. His cousin Virden Moore struggled with the waves and survived after being saved by Miss Cleo Martin who jumped in to help. The Roachdale family learned of the tragedy Friday as details emerged. Ashby was set to be a Roachdale High sophomore. survivors include his parents and sister Helen Ashby. The family and community await further word on the Chicago aunt involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Winston Ashby
Ashby
Virden Moore
Cleo Martin
Moore
Roachdale
Howard Ashby
Roachdale High School
Ladoga
Helen Ashby
Greencastle
Rockville
Labor Day Proclaimed in Indiana by Governor Jackson
Indiana Governor Ed Jackson designated Monday September 3 as Labor Day and a legal holiday in the state. He urged citizens to observe the day by recognizing workers and the role of labor in national development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Ed Jackson
United States
Jackson
Groveland Man Found Dead in Bed
Nathan Underwood aged 76 a native of Putnam County and former New Winchester farmer was found dead in bed at his son Samuel Underwood's home east of Groveland Friday morning. He was born and raised in Putnam County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Underwood
Putnam County
New Winchester
Samuel Underwood
Groveland
Mr. Underwood
Obituary Notice for Local Farmer Near New Winchester
After his marriage he operated a farm near New Winchester. Following his wife’s death he lived with his son. He leaves a daughter Mrs. Gertrude Smith and a brother Henry Underwood, both of near New Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Winchester
Gertrude Smith
Henry Underwood
Infant Dies in Madison Township
Reva L. Moore one day old daughter of Mr and Mrs R P Moore of Madison township former Greencastle residents died Friday at 1 30 pm Short funeral services were held at the home Saturday Interment was in Forest Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reva L. Moore
R. P. Moore
Madison Township
Greencastle
Forest Hill Cemetery
Indiana Baptist State Association elects Hawkins moderator
The Rev. C. E. Hawkins of Gary Indiana was chosen moderator at the Indiana Baptist State Association convention in Indianapolis. Other officers include G Jordan Indianapolis second vice moderator John Crittenden Richmond recording secretary S M Davis Madison assistant recording secretary J D Johnson Indianapolis corresponding secretary N A Seymour Indianapolis treasurer. A meeting of the boards was set for today and tomorrow the cornerstone laying at the state headquarters 1831 Capitol Avenue with Rev Mr Hawking presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
C. E. Hawkins
Gary
Ind
Indiana Baptist State Association
Metropolitan Baptist Church
G. Jordan
John Crittenden
Richmond
S. M. Davis
Madison
J. D. Johnson
N. A. Seymour
Baptist State
Capitol Avenue
Mr. Hawking
Funeral for Mrs Mingle McCammack of Stilesville
Funeral services for Mrs Mingle McCammack of Stilesville who died in Methodist Hospital Indianapolis will be held Sunday at 2 PM from the Church in Stilesville with Rev W E Gill of Greencastle officiating She was widow of Earl McCammack sister of Dr A W Broadstreet and left six minor children and two brothers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mingle McCammack
Stilesville
Methodist
Indianapolis
W. E. Gill
Greencastle
Poplar Ridge Picnic Set for August 18 at Poplar Ridge
The Old Soldiers and Settlers picnic marks a long running annual event for veterans of Putnam Parke and Clay counties. It will be at Poplar Ridge ten miles west of Greencastle in Parke county on Saturday August 18. Civil War Spanish American and World War veterans are invited. Music by a cornet band features speakers John J. Fitzgerald Terre Haute and C. B. Smithson Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icnic
Putnam
Parke
Clay Counties
Poplar Ridge
Greencastle
Parke County
John J. Fitzgerald
Terre Haute
C. B. Smithson
Brazil
Man Slays 4 1 2 Foot Rattler Near Bannerstown
William Boling killed a four and a half foot rattlesnake near his home by Baughman Knob south of Bannerstown while squirrel hunting. He shot the rattler’s head off and brought the carcass to town where it drew considerable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannerstown
Ind
William Boling
Baughman Knob
Here
Boling
Sears Receives Suspended Sentence for Non-Support
Harold Sears of Limedale was given a six month suspended sentence and fined $5 plus costs by Judge James P. Hughes on a non support charge filed by his wife Bula Sears. The affidavit cites failure to provide food clothing and medical care for his wife and six children, the youngest three weeks old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sears
Limedale
Jon
Indiana
James P. Hughes
Bula Sears
Sears
Miraculous Limb Recovery Draws Crowds in Berne
Miss Bessie Stucky, 32, of the Defenseless Mennonite sect, says a Monday night vision or impression caused her right leg to grow after years of shrivelled use. She reports the limb has increased from three and a half to within an inch of normal and plans to wear a regular shoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Ind
Bessie
Stucky
Miss Stucky
Faith Heals Woman After Infant Paralysis Claim
Miss Stucky describes sudden limp and leg weakness followed by rapid recovery after prayer. She says the right limb lengthened through faith healing and she regained strength to run stairs. She had previously worn glasses for eight years and believes divine healing will continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Stucky
Mrs. Stucky
Corporate assessments in Putnam County townships listed
The county auditor released the assessed values for corporations across Putnam County townships and towns. Green Castle Township topped the list while Bainbridge had the lowest, with totals for Jackson, Franklin, Roachdale, Russell, Russellville, Clinton, Monroe, Teewridge, Biogd, Marion, Greencastle Town and City, Madison, Washington, Warren, Jefferson, Cloverdale Townships and Cloverdale Town also shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam County
Greencastle Township
Bainbridge
Board of Review
State Tax Board
Jackson
Franklin
Roachdale
Russell
Russellville
Clinton
Monroe
Cere
TeWridge Fis
Biogd
Marion
Greencastle
Greencastle City
Madison
Sess
Washington
Warren
Jefferson
Cloverdale
Cloverdale Town
Marriage License for Glaze and Elwell
Charles Clayton Glaze, 28, of Montezuma, and Dora Elwell, 24, of Hillsdale, have obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clayton Glaze
Montezuma
Dora Elwell
Hillsdale
Otis Home Hosts Concert Honoring Russian Composer
Entertainers Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Otis in North wood hosted local music lovers Friday for Henry Smith-Gregor a Russian pianist and composer. Mrs. Otis sang his works as a special piano provided by Michael Wolfe aided the performance in their home. The event is part of a series with a second concert slated for this evening at the Otis residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Otis
Northwood
Henry Smith-Gregor
Otis
Michael Wolfe
Young Couple to Wed at Ladoga This Saturday
Thomas Bullerdick a 29 year old cement plant worker and Ruth Pitts an 18 year old at home daughter of Mr and Mrs William Pitts of Putnam County plan to marry in Ladoga on Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bullerdick
Ruth Pitts
William Pitts
Putnam County
Ladoga
Mrs Newgent Hosts Shower for Bride‑to‑Be Goldie Newgent
Mrs Effie Newgent's home on Anderson Street hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon honoring Goldie Newgent daughter of Mrs Effie Newgent. The guest of honor will soon marry Ross Runyan son of Mr and Mrs H H Romyan of South Indiana Street in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Newgent
Effie Newgent
Anderson Street
Goldie Newgent
Ross Runyan
H. H. Romyan
Indiana Street
Glaze Elwell Marriage At Court House
Charles Clayton Glaze of Montezuma and Dora Elwell of Hillsdale wed at the county clerk's office in the Court House Saturday morning. Mayor Charles Me Gaughey performed the ceremony with Conrad Gautier as witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaze-Elwell
Court House
Charles Clayton Glaze
Montezuma
Posey Glaze
Dora Elwell
Henry Elwell
Hillsdale
Charles Me Gaughey
Conrad Gautier
Evens Hosts Former Cloverdale Women Reunion
Mrs W H Evens R R 2 hosted a Sunday dinner for former Cloverdale residents now visiting. Guests included Mrs Cora Shaw Bloomington Mrs John O Neal Cloverdale Mrs Sallie Morrison and Mrs Frank Vestal Indianapolis with Mrs A V O Daniel and Mrs E A Woods stopping by in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Evens
Cloverdale
Cora Shaw
Bloomington
John O'Neal
Sallie Morrison
Frank Vestal
Indianapolis
A. V. O’daniel
E. A. Woods
Twelve Dead by Violent Means in State Report
An Indiana weekend casualty survey records at least twelve violent deaths and multiple injuries. Incidents span Muncie, Columbia City, Bluffton, Hammond, South Bend, Shelbyville, Bloomington, Indianapolis, and Marion with stabbings, auto crashes, poison, and a dynamite blast among causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Muncie
Jay Creek
Hartford City
Columbia City
Harry Bax
Fort Wayne
Robert Marker
Bluffton
Richard High
Hammond
Walter Bubacz
Tony Groevick
Calumet City
Mary Monroe
South Bend
Robert Emerick
Shelbyville
Sam_ E. Davis
Flat Rock Creek
Bloomington
Malcolm Danner
Monroe
Arthur Barnard
Marion
Robert Slusser
Converse
Mier
Ashby Funeral For Roachdale Youth Drowned In Chicago
Funeral services were held Monday for Winston Ashby age 15 son of Mr and Mrs Howard Ashby of near Roachdale. He drowned while visiting relatives in Chicago and his parents brought the body home Sunday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Ashby
Howard Ashby
Roachdale
Chicago
Ashby
Pontiac Collision Damages Cars In Bra zil Intersection
A. B. Bratton of Manhattan owned a new Pontiac damaged in a Saturday night collision with Sam Hadden of Harmony on Pickley Street and Harmony Road out of Brazil. Bratton and two others were injured lightly. Hadden’s Ford touring car also suffered major damage. Bratton’s car was towed to Franklin Street Garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bratton
Manhattan
Bratton
Sam Hadden
Harmony
Pickley Street
Harmony Road
Brazil
Hadden
Franklin Street
Greencastle Golf Team Tops Clinton In Sunday Match
Greencastle golfers defeated Clinton 43 to 14 in a country club tournament between Clinton and Greencastle members. The Sunday event was the fourth in a summer series with twenty two Clinton players present and visiting guests accompanying some players. The final match will be held here between Crawfordsville and local club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greencastle
Clinton
Crawfordsville
Inman Loses Hand After Rusty Nail Injury
Harold Inman, son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Inman, was brought home from Robert Long Hospital Indianapolis where five weeks of blood poisoning led to amputation of his left arm five inches below the elbow. The infection began from a scratch on the hand caused by a rusty nail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Inman
Harvey Inman
Robert Long
Indianapolis
Russell Newgent to Wed Brook Girl
Announcement of the engagement of Elizabeth Lowe daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett Lowe Brook and Russell Newgent son of Mr and Mrs Warren Newgent Clinton township. The wedding will take place August 29. Mr Newgent will be basketball and athletic coach at Bainbridge high school this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Lowe
Bennett Lowe
Brook
Russell Newgent
Warren Newgent
Clinton Township
Newgent
Bainbridge High School
Granddaughter of O'Daniels To Enter Smith College
Mr and Mrs A V O Daniel of East Seminary Street report clipping from Bronxville News New York stating Miss Fileen O Daniel daughter of Mr and Mrs E V O Daniel of Lawrence Park New York has passed entrance exam for Smith College and will enter this fall She won a Lindbergh medal last spring and is currently in Europe visiting grandparents here a few weeks ago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. O’daniel
East Seminary Street
Bronxville News
New York
Fileen O’daniel
E. V. O'Daniel
Lawrence Park
Smith College
O’daniel
Europe
Miss Taylor Attends Terre Haute Luncheon
Miss Eunice Taylor of East Washington Street visited Terre Haute on Monday to attend a luncheon hosted by Miss Maxine McIntosh and Miss Kathryn Zimmerman of Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Terre Haute
Eunice Taylor
Washington Street
Maxine McIntosh
Kathryn Zimmerman
Brazil
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Murphy
HOG Association
Bullard
Society of the Legion
Moore-Sogard
M’cammack
Mrs. Evens
Pontiac
Inman
O’daniels
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